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The author with Moshe Basson outside his Jerusalem restaurant

Jerusalem chef Moshe Basson to close Eucalyptus Restaurant after nearly four decades

Chef Moshe Basson shares his secrets to a long and happy life: stop your anger, reduce your food and increase your movement

Maayan Hoffman/The Media Line | 02.26.26

Israeli chef’s London restaurant earns Michelin Bib Gourmand

‘Oren,’ chef Oded Oren’s Hackney restaurant, joins Michelin’s Bib Gourmand list for quality and value; he says he keeps food separate from politics despite tensions abroad

Tiki Golan | 02.12.26

Arkia names international chef Shahaf Shabtay to lead in-flight cuisine

After El Al teamed up with Assaf Granit, Arkia unveils its own culinary move, appointing chef Shahaf Shabtay to overhaul menus on long-haul flights, starting with New York, Thailand and Vietnam, and launching a special ‘chef on board’ flight

Iris Lifshitz-Klieger | 02.10.26

'I was a chef that nobody knew': The young Israeli chef who earned a Michelin star

She's just 29 years but Orianne Shapira holds a Michelin star for her work at Shmoné, Eyal Shani's restaurant in New York; 'People had a hard time with my age'; This is how the former professional ballet dancer reached the top of the culinary world so quickly

Galit Hareli | 02.05.26

Italian pizza academy rejects Israeli applicant, accusing him of 'occupation and genocide'

The Pizza Italian Academy in Rome rejected a 23-year-old Israeli chef, citing his nationality and IDF service, prompting embassy intervention, legal complaints in Italy and a response claiming ethical, not religious, grounds

Itamar Eichner | 01.29.26

From artichokes to asparagus: ‘Vegetable wizard’ brings Moroccan roots from the field to Israel’s fine dining

No matter what vegetable you give Chef Dudu Ben Abu, he'll find a way to make it into a creative dish at his restaurant Amaya in Rehovot; he crafts bold, seasonal dishes inspired by his roots, resilience and love for vibrant local produce.

Amir Kaminer | 01.21.26

Chef Assaf Granit takes bigger bite of tech sector, joins IL Ventures as strategic adviser

Granit, owner of Jerusalem’s famed Machneyuda culinary group and a successful corporate caterer for major tech firms, will advise venture capital firm as it raises a $100 million deep‑tech fund to back innovations in hospitality, dining and hotel tech

Sophie Shulman, Calcalist | 01.14.26

Clean kitchen, great food: the little secrets that make a big chef

Behind every great dish are quiet rituals, unexpected hacks and a deep connection to home; these are the small tricks that elevate everyday cooking into something unforgettable

Tiki Golan | 12.26.25

'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

Coffee from chickpeas: Jordanian chef teaches Gazans to make alternative food and hate Israel

Yasmin Nasir leverages her massive social media reach to push a virulent anti-Israel narrative—using symbolic recipes to fuel Gaza starvation claims

Lior Ben Ari | 09.16.25

‘People think it’s a dream, but running a restaurant is hell’

Or Ginsberg runs three Jaffa restaurants while navigating the relentless challenges of war, economic strain and personal sacrifice, all while refusing to give up

Tiki Golan | 07.19.25

Israel's baking guru in the US

Ben Siman Tov rises to fame with more than 500K followers on social media by taking regular pastries and giving them a twist; Siman Tov shares how he lost 70,000 followers on Oct. 7 and a tasty Hanukkah recipe

Yaniv Pohoryles | 12.31.24

Celebrity chef partners with Israeli organization to tackle winter crisis for children

Jamie Geller says some 400 children in three centers lack basic winter necessities like coats and gloves

Sivan Raviv, ILTV | 12.26.24

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

Become a personal pizza maker with the chef's recipe

Enjoy an easy to make mini pizza pastry by our Chef Roi Hanin who transforms pizza into a fun little treat

Roi Hanin | 11.08.24