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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

Mazkeka - Pizza - Jerusalem - Credit Ginsburg 2

Shabbat in Jerusalem – Cafes and Diners

A Summary of the Best Cafes and Diners to Eat on Shabbat in Jerusalem. It is a myth that no great places are open to eat on Saturday / Shabbat in Jerusalem. You have to know where to find them.  In addition to more formal restaurants, there is […]

Israel Foodie Roundup – April 2018

I started a new job last month so I have not had as much time as usual to blog, but between Pesach and work events, I have still managed to eat some great meals. To see more photos from my culinary adventures, follow me on Instagram. View this […]

Bringing New Life to Eilat Kosher Dining

There was a time when Eilat had some of the best kosher restaurants in the country, but in recent years many of these places have closed, leaving mostly hotel restaurants that have served the same food for the last 10 years. Thus I was very excited to learn […]

Malka by Eyal Shani - Kosher Tel Aviv - Olives

Israel Foodie Roundup – March 2018

Out with the old and in with the new. While it is sad that some of my all-time favorites have recently closed, Roberg on Moshav Livnim and Café de Paris in Jerusalem, there are also some exciting new openings.  The trend for places becoming kosher continues. Wishing everyone […]

Why is this year different from all other years? Pesach Jerusalem 2018

As Pesach approaches, people are usually focused on where they will be able to eat over Pesach.  I normally write a post about places I recommend, but when I sat down to write it this year, I realized that not only was my list pretty much the same […]