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'I sat outside the restaurant, looked at the damage, and couldn't believe it'

In the middle of the night, chef Tamar Cohen Zedek received a call from her partner - an Iranian missile had completely destroyed her Tel Aviv restaurant; but even after challenging years, she decided not to give up, but to renovate and reopen and now reservations are flowing in; 'all the money we managed to save on the side is gone,' she admits in an interview, but remains optimistic

Tiki Golan | 08.29.25

'From the River to the Sea' eatery heads to NYC, provoking outcry from Jewish community

Ayat, a Palestinian restaurant criticized for using the slogan 'From the River to the Sea,' is opening on the Upper West Side, drawing praise from supporters and concern from Jewish residents who fear rising tensions

Daniel Edelson, New York | 08.24.25

The tipping point: How bad does service have to get to leave zero tip?

From waiters disappearing mid-meal to inflated charges and long waits for the check, diners share stories of when they refused to leave a tip — fueling debate over tipping culture in the US, where most say gratuities should remain optional

Ynet | 08.18.25

Center stage, not a side: Top spots for fries in Israel you have to try

Lemon zest, cheese or wild sauces—whether served by a chef or in a no-frills grill joint, on the side or on its own, fries are the addictive staple reimagined into a golden masterpiece; here are the sizzling spots turning spuds into stars

Tiki Golan | 08.03.25

Israeli couple ejected from Naples restaurant claims bias: ‘Experiencing antisemitism first-hand’

Gili Moses and her husband say were discussing Israel with diners when a Naples restaurant owner asked them to join an anti-Israel protest; they called her antisemitic, she ejected them; footage of the incident spread on Italian social media

Itamar Eichner | 05.05.25

Israel’s near north: The ethnic and culinary mosaic of the western Galilee

Domestic tourism is gradually coming back to life in what has become Israel’s quietest front: an area where Jews, Christians, Muslims and Druze coexist peacefully even during these trying times

Buzzy Gordon | 04.16.25

KFC franchisee shuts down 8 locations in Israel amid financial struggles

Mefco shuts down 8 locations in Israel, citing financial struggles, reducing chain to 12 branches; industry sources attribute closures to declining sales and operational issues, with chain considering transferring locations to another franchisee

Orna Yefet, Calcalist | 03.02.25

An annual tradition: Israel’s notable restaurants of 2024

Despite setbacks in Israel’s culinary scene, a rise in kosher dining is evident, with 40% of featured spots now kosher; this roundup highlights new and reinvented restaurants, showcasing resilience and adaptation in challenging times

Buzzy Gordon | 02.10.25

״מטבח רצח עם״. הכיתוב והצבע בחזית המסעדה

Israeli restaurant Miriam vandalized in New York City's Park Slope

Watch the security camera footage: Red paint was sprayed on the front of the business, along with anti-Israel graffiti sprayed on the windows; Security camera footage shows two women and a man launching the attack in the middle of the night; 'Everyone is calling and offering help'

Daniel Edelson, New York | 01.26.25

Touring and tasting Israel’s North: Reviving tourism in the Galilee

As the cease-fire along the Lebanese border takes hold, hospitality businesses in the north are preparing to welcome Israeli tourists once again, leading to western Galilee kosher culinary adventures

Buzzy Gordon | 01.02.25

Celebrity chef is leaving the country: 'Being an Arab in Israel has become a burden'

His restaurants in Haifa are a household name, but Chef Hamudi Okla, who participated in 'Game of Chefs,' decided to move to Miami; 'I believe in the state and coexistence, but after October 7 things changed - people are afraid to come, they say Arabs are dangerous'

Tiki Golan | 12.08.24

Israel’s restaurants in 5784: A year of war, loss – and resilience

The war spanning 5784 and 5785 has hit Israel's economy hard, with tourism, hospitality and culinary sectors bearing the brunt; this article reflects on beloved restaurants lost over the past year, those adapting to survive and new ventures opening amid adversity

Buzzy Gordon | 11.25.24

Israeli-Palestinian restaurant in Berlin vandalized

Bottles and glasses were smashed at Kanaan restaurant, owned by a Jew and a Palestinian from Israel and located in central Berlin, though nothing was stolen; 'It was pure destruction,' said co-owner Oz Ben-David

Itamar Eichner | 07.23.24

Disgruntled customer opens fire at iconic Tel Aviv hummus restaurant, employee injured

Eyewitnesses report incident at Abu Hassan restaurant in Jaffa followed argument between patron and staff over service dissatisfaction; patron left, then returned shortly after and opened fire, injuring an employee

Hassan Shaalan | 07.12.24

מיכל ברנס ויעקוב ברהום, הבעלים של מסעדת מאג'דה

The Israeli restaurant that symbolized coexistence has closed down

Mixed Israeli couple operating Majda Restaurant for 14 years say customers disappeared after October 7 and now they are disillusioned about the prospect of peace in the country; 'We live in two worlds and to us everyone has gone mad'

Hilik Gurfinkel/Calcalist | 07.07.24

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