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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

Palamino - kosher Italian restaurant Jerusalem - Tiramisu & Blackcurrant Gelato ©Debbie Kandel

Palomino Jerusalem – More Than Just Another Italian Restaurant

Palomino Jerusalem has been around for years, and it’s one of those Italian restaurants that just gets the basics right — good atmosphere, steady energy, and food that consistently delivers. What makes it more interesting is that it doesn’t feel static. There are always small changes, new dishes, […]

Shoshana - Kosher - Pardes Hanna - Grilled Meat Pita

Israel Restaurant Openings & Food News – April 2026

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

Dvora by Eyal Shani - Tel Aviv - Kosher Pesach - Credit Netta Palgi

Kosher for Pesach Restaurants in Israel 2026

A Summary of Restaurants all over Israel that are open for Pesach 2026, including information on kitniyot.

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 […]