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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

Head to Aza

When I used to visit Israel before I lived here, Rehov Aza was a street I had crossed many times in my walks through Rehavia.  I had been to the hairdresser, bought delicious but expensive fruit from Yom Tov but it was not a place to “hang out”. […]

Succot in the Holy City

As the tourists flock to Jerusalem for the Hagim, you can see people building their Succah all over the city.  There is a huge choice of places to go and eat during Succot, but be warned that many places only have a small Succah so it is preferable […]

Plenty of Fish in the Sea

As Jerusalem has such a wonderful selection of kosher restaurants to choose from, I rarely eat in places there that are not kosher.  However when I venture out of the holy city, it is nice to see what culinary delights Tel Aviv and the Mercaz have to offer, […]

Venturing out of the Holy City?

As the weather gets warmer and the days get longer, making the most of my Friday becomes that much more important.  While I love nothing more than spending the day by a pool or on the beach, it is also fun to explore this great country of ours […]

Summer Festivals in the Holy City

Summer is the best time of year to be single in the holy city so here is a summary of what is hot this summer in Jerusalem. The Front Stage Friday Street Parties Throughout the summer, The Front Stage put on free street parties all over the city […]