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Debbie Kandel

Hi, I’m Debbie,

As a self-proclaimed foodie, I love discovering local eateries and showing visiting friends and family the great choice of restaurants Israel has to offer. The food scene in Israel is very dynamic and even locals can find it hard to keep up with the latest openings and closings.

I manage two Facebook groups, Restaurant Club Israel and Restaurant Club Jerusalem with a community of over 6000 members.

Enjoy!
Debbie

Aladino - Mehadrin - Maale Adumin - Modern Meat Restaurant

Israel Restaurant Openings & Food News – March 2026

Discover Israel restaurant openings, foodie news, and December 2025 events in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and beyond. Kosher & non-kosher highlights included.

Sushi Hamizrach - Kosher - Jerusalem - Sea fish carpaccio with pistachio schug ©Debbie Kandel

Top Dishes of the Month – February 2026

February’s Food Highlights Across Israel Some repeat dishes from last month’s list of favorite dishes, but if they make the list two months in a row, you know they are good! Most of my meals were on home turf in Jerusalem, with one fun bite in the Shuk […]

Top Dishes of the Month – January 2026

January’s Food Highlights Across Israel January was a month full of unforgettable bites across Israel. From Jerusalem to Tel Aviv, savory to sweet, here are the dishes that I’m still craving. Top 10 Dishes in Israel – January 2026 Muhammara + Minced Lamb — Steakiya, Jerusalem (Kosher) Rich, […]

Shawarma Tayyib - Kosher - Ashdod - Shwarma Laffa

Israel Restaurant Openings, Closings & Foodie News – February 2026

Discover Israel restaurant openings, foodie news, and December 2025 events in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, and beyond. Kosher & non-kosher highlights included.

Cafe Ramban - Kosher - Machneyuda Group - Jerusalem - Breakfast ©Debbie Kandel

Best Israeli Restaurant Meals 2025 – Debbest Food Guide

A roundup of Israel’s best restaurant meals in 2025, featuring kosher and non-kosher spots from Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Rehovot, and the Galilee, with standout dishes and desserts you can’t miss.