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Chef Eyal Shani: ‘We were sure we wouldn’t get a Michelin star because we are Israelis’

Eyal Shani says his New York restaurant Shmoné kept its Michelin star despite political tensions; he believes the guide hesitated to include him and praises his young chef, calling her movements graceful and her Japanese knife a tool to conquer the city

Tiki Golan | 12.02.25

Eight Israeli restaurants named among world’s best

Despite the challenges of war, Israel secures global recognition as eight restaurants—seven in Tel Aviv and one in Jerusalem—make La Liste’s prestigious top 1,000 ranking, led by Chef Raz Rahav’s OCD TLV

Roy Elman | 11.26.25

'I eat for a living': meet the kosher restaurant expert helping travelers find food worldwide

Stuck in a foreign city and looking for kosher food? Ask Elan Kornblum, who turned kosher dining into his life’s mission; with over 130,000 followers, he travels the world tracking trends; 'Most surprising kosher spot? Panama City,' he says

Yaniv Pohoryles | 11.14.25

From Ben Gurion airport to Tel Aviv bars: meet Israel's viral toilet critic

Yoel Darwish, a 27-year-old filmmaker from Tel Aviv, has gone viral for his witty reviews of public restrooms — rating toilets across Israel with humor and precision, turning one of life’s most awkward topics into an unlikely art form

Assaf Kamar | 11.12.25

‘Something huge is happening here’: the world’s only Ethiopian fine dining restaurant thrives in south Tel Aviv

With artfully plated dishes, spiced cocktails and meticulous service, Studio Gursha is redefining Ethiopian cuisine in Israel and beyond; owners Elazar Tamano and Dana Hai share how they are breaking culinary barriers

Nira and Ruthi Rousso | 11.11.25

The Tel Aviv legend that sold eggplant for the price of steak: Inside the 70-year story of Arnold’s

It started as a small eggplant stand by Tel Aviv’s old tennis courts in the 1960s. Founded by Bulgarian immigrant Arnold Benish, the family-run spot became a city icon — and three generations later, it’s still serving nostalgia

Tiki Golan | 11.07.25

Key tips on how to eat out without wrecking your diet

Oversized meals can derail healthy eating, but these two dietitian-approved strategies will help you enjoy dining out without overeating

Yael Dror | 11.06.25

The Ethiopian-Israeli restaurants that surprised us

These five Ethiopian-Israeli restaurateurs have heard every cliché in the book, claims that Ethiopian cuisine is sour, sparse, and lacks fish; yet day after day, through the rich and healthy dishes they serve in their authentic restaurants, they challenge outdated stigmas and introduce diners to new, bold flavors

Amir Kaminer | 11.01.25

'You're reviewed every plate, every time, every day': Israeli chef on what really matters in the kitchen

After years in New York and Spain, Eng‑Sela returned to Israel to helm Gouje & Danielle, where he says the true recipe for success is hospitality, not Michelin stars; 'Just make them feel at home,' he says

Sharon Kidon | 10.30.25

Discover the flavors of Tel Aviv’s Levinsky Market: Where tradition meets trend

From a modern skewer house and a Japanese-inspired bar to a cozy café and a New York-style music lounge, here are the must-visit spots bringing flavor, nostalgia, and creativity to Tel Aviv’s lively Levinsky Market district.

Amir Kaminer | 10.29.25

Sneak preview: Israel’s hottest new restaurants to try in 2025

Israel’s postwar dining scene is booming again with bold new openings; Italian elegance, Asian flair, and modern Israeli innovation take center stage in this first look at 2025’s standout restaurants

Buzzy Gordon | 10.27.25

Assaf Granit revives Jerusalemite classic with new kosher restaurant

More than a decade after opening the vegetarian restaurant Tzemach, chef Assaf Granit and the Machneyuda Group return to their roots with Steakiya, a kosher meat pop-up in Jerusalem’s Mahane Yehuda Market inspired by old-style skewer houses

Tiki Golan | 10.26.25

The Tel Aviv restaurant Kushner and Witkoff love: ‘They ordered the entire menu’

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, key US envoys behind the hostage deal and Gaza ceasefire, dined twice in one week at Pereh, a Tel Aviv hotspot; owner says they were gracious guests

Tiki Golan | 10.22.25

Inside Israel’s oldest restaurant still serving Ashkenazi classics

Shmulik Cohen in Tel Aviv, nearing its 90th year, proves Ashkenazi cuisine deserves more respect; from gefilte fish to cholent, the historic restaurant delivers authentic Jewish flavors, warm service and a dining experience that feels like home

Yehonatan Cohen | 09.18.25

Israel’s resilient culinary scene: 10 notable restaurants of the past Hebrew year

Even as the Gaza war spans two Hebrew years and shutters eateries, Israel’s resilience shines in gastronomy; for the second year, we spotlight 10 restaurants—newcomers and reinvented favorites—that embody creativity despite crisis

Buzzy Gordon | 09.08.25

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