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'5,000 waiting for a table': Israeli chef’s New York restaurant becomes a sensation

With a charcoal grill and a high-end dining concept far from Levantine street fare, Nadav Greenberg’s Manhattan restaurant draws huge demand; 'I’m just a simple cook from Jerusalem,' he says

Tiki Golan | 04.04.26

Chef Guy Gamzo to open new restaurant at iconic Manta Ray site despite war challenges

Amid the war with Iran, chef Guy Gamzo plans a new restaurant at the iconic Manta Ray site, reflecting on his rise from poverty, family trauma and dream of visiting his father’s homeland, Iran

Amir Kaminer | 04.02.26

Luxury gefilte fish: Israeli chef reinvents classic dish with gourmet twist

Some love it, others hate it, but chef Shahaf Shabtay’s luxury gefilte fish swaps carp for grouper and adds gold-like jelly; the taste impresses, but is it worth 100 shekels per patty?

Assaf Kamar | 04.01.26

Assaf Granit keeps his Michelin star: 'We’re doing something that’s bigger than food'

Paris restaurant Shabour has received a Michelin star for the 6th consecutive year; Granit: 'The war doesn’t stop us — it only strengthens us to keep going'

Tiki Golan | 03.17.26

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