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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

A Quick Break in Akko

A Selection of What to Do and Where to Eat in Akko. Whenever I have the opportunity to take a few days off work, I try to explore an area of the country I don’t know so well. In the past few years, I have made several trips […]

Debbest Dishes – February 2019

Visiting family and a mini-break up north meant that this month was a busy one with lots of wonderful dishes. This list is in no particular order. Beef Fillet @West Side (Kosher), Royal Beach Tel Aviv – my rare steak was served with a creamy mash, topped with a perfect amount of […]

Israel Foodie Roundup February 2019

It has been a fairly quiet month on the restaurant front but as always, there are a few new openings to report. KOSHER  Jaya Restaurant in The Setai Tel Aviv is now open for lunch and has a new menu. Chef Yehuda Amar, the winner of the 2018 […]

A Unique Friday Brunch Overlooking the Jerusalem Forest

Much as I love having brunch in a nice café or hotel, Friday brunch at Atalya in Ein Kerem takes things to a whole new level. Atalya Ein Mor hosts her unique Friday brunch from her family home, high up on the hills of Ein Kerem, with breathtaking […]

Debbest Dishes – January 2019

Liver Pate @Jacko’s Street (Kosher), Jerusalem – this is a new starter that the chef was testing out. Bite size pieces of liver pate were served with biscotti, strawberries, caramelized shallots and a balsamic vinegar reduction. Salmon Sashimi @Jacko’s Street (Kosher), Jerusalem – another starter special that is […]