Author Archives

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

Meatos takes fish to a new level

Koby Abed brings kosher Greek cuisine to the Israeli public. For the past 10 years, Meatos has been considered one of the best kosher steak restaurants in Tel Aviv, popular with locals and tourists alike. So it is no surprise that chef and owner Koby Abed has transferred […]

A Brazilian feast with a Jerusalem twist

The Inbal Grill is the perfect setting for a family celebration or a romantic night out. The Inbal Hotel has once again opened its summer restaurant, The Inbal Grill, but this year under the direction of its new executive chef, Nir Elkayam. Formerly executive chef at the Carlton […]

1868 - Jerusalem Kosher Restaurant

Modern dining in classic surroundings

1868 combines European charm with Jerusalem history. The historic building that houses the 1868 restaurant has recently been redecorated to be more in line with the contemporary style of the cuisine. Chef and owner Yankale Turjeman is a native Jerusalemite and previously worked as head chef of the […]

A little cocktail bar with a big punch

Zuta at 1868 combines well-executed cocktails with simple and delicious food. Cocktail bars are popping up all over Tel Aviv, but until recently Jerusalemites struggled to find a good cocktail, and it was even harder to find a nice bar with good kosher food. Zuta solves both these […]

Trattoria Haba combines international style with local flavors

The Haba family has been an essential part of the Jerusalem shuk for over 50 years, since they moved to Israel from Iraq. What started as a small bread stand has developed into a baking empire and as the life in Machaneh Yehuda has evolved, so has their […]