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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

Neeman Bakery - Hanukkah 2025 - Donuts - Sufganiyot - Credit Gil Avriam

Best Sufganiyot in Jerusalem – Updated 2025 Guide

Searching for the best sufganiyot in Jerusalem? This guide highlights the city’s top bakeries, limited-edition flavors, and the must-try donuts of Hanukkah 2025. Updated with my latest tastings from across Jerusalem.

Israel Restaurant Openings & News November 2025

Israel Foodie Roundup – Updates on kosher and non-kosher restaurants on the Israel Foodie scene for the last month.

Terrace Restaurant - Hotel Botanica - Haifa - Italian Dairy Kosher (2)

Israel Restaurant & Foodie News October 2025

Israel Foodie Roundup – Updates on kosher and non-kosher restaurants on the Israel Foodie scene for the last month.

KITLV1_Katzir_11 - Credit Asaf Karela

Chef’s Secrets: Daniel Raymond, Chef of Katzir at The David Kempinski Hotel

Interview with British-Israel Chef Daniel Raymond About Katzir Restaurant in The David Kempinski. It seems appropriate to relaunch my series of interviews with chefs around Israel, with Chef Daniel Raymond, who, like me, grew up in London and found his home and passion for food in Israel. I […]

David 16 Restaurant - Kosher - Jerusalem - Credit Asaf Karela (2)

Israel Foodie News August 2025

Israel Foodie Roundup – Updates on kosher and non-kosher restaurants on the Israel Foodie scene for the last month.