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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

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 […]

A healthy alternative in Nachlaot

Update: Nagila recently closed as a restaurant and reopened as a bar – December 2019 The choice of restaurants in Jerusalem’s Nachlaot neighborhood has multiplied in the past few years, but although many of them focus on using the fresh ingredients from the nearby Machaneh Yehuda market, most […]

A feast fit for a king

Dining in style at the King David Hotel’s La Régence. There is no question that if you want to get the full experience in any restaurant, the best way to do that is via the tasting menu. It gives you a chance to appreciate the versatility of the […]

Great bar. Great atmosphere. Great Gatsby

Gatsby brings a taste of the Roaring 20’s to Jerusalem. Growing up in London, my favorite bars to visit were those housed in old basement casinos or cabaret clubs. The entrance was always on a small dark street, away from the main thoroughfare, and only as you descended […]

It’s all about the meat

Gillis Beef in the Golan Heights is a sublime kosher dining experience. It might sound like a cliché, but from the moment you walk into Gillis Beef, it is a completely different dining experience. Situated on Moshav Nov in the southern Golan Heights, Gillis is primarily a cattle […]