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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

Debbest Dishes – April 2019

April was a varied month, starting with some private dining events in Tel Aviv for work, followed by pre-Pesach meals with family and catching up with visiting friends over Pesach. Lamb Kada Pastry @Jaya (Kosher), The Setai Tel Aviv – the beautifully crispy pastry pocket filled with well-flavored […]

Israel Foodie Roundup April 2019

There is so much news this month so I will dive straight in! If you want to receive real-time updates, don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and subscribe to my newsletter to receive updates by email. KOSHER  Arale Creme Brulee in the Shuk is a small new dessert kiosk on Agripas […]

Restaurant table with bowl of tahini, bowl of lima beans, raw tomatoes and a whole baked fish.

Top Kosher Restaurants in Tel Aviv & Herzliya

A Summary of the Best Kosher Restaurants in Tel Aviv & Herzliya. Looking for the best kosher restaurants in Tel Aviv and Herzliya? This guide brings together my personal favorites and other places worth knowing about, from special-occasion hotel restaurants to dairy Italian kitchens, sushi bars, and lively […]

Debbest Guide to Pesach Eating

I originally started this blog for friends visiting Israel, especially for Pesach, wanting to know about new places to eat. One of my first blog posts back in 2011 was about Eating Well Over Pesach and eight years later, the choice has grown significantly. With a full week […]

Tuna Tartare Sushi Jackos Son Kosher Jerusalem Restaurant

Debbest Dishes – March 2019

March has been a month for trying new places, and it helps that both Dekel and Jacko’s Son are in my neighborhood. This list is in chronological order and not in order of preference. Kubala Bread with salted caramel butter @Dekel, Jerusalem – this was my first time […]