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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

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.

KITLV1_Katzir_11 - Credit Asaf Karela

All the New Restaurant Openings in Israel from 2025

A complete, nationwide guide to all restaurant openings in Israel in 2025, covering Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, the north, the south, and kosher or chef-led spots.

Moran Slow Dining - Slow Ness - Kibbutz Moran - Brunch ©Debbie Kandel

Chef’s Secrets: Interview with Chef Nitay Yahalom of Moran Slow Dining, Kibbutz Moran

Chef Nitay Yahalom shares his culinary journey and philosophy behind Moran Slow Dining, a Galilee restaurant focused on local, seasonal, ingredient-led cuisine.

Kimura-ya - Japanese restaurant - Tel Aviv - Sushi

Israel Restaurant Openings & News December 2025

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