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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

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 […]

Eating well at Pesach

Whether you love or hate Pesach as a festival, there is no question that living in Israel allows you to eat well throughout the week, especially in Jerusalem. My friends and family from all over come to spend Pesach in Israel and inevitably they want to know what […]

The Best Jerusalem Pick Up Bars

UPDATE: Click here for an updated version – Jerusalem Pick Up Bars Take Two Until recently, I never understood why the majority of bars in Israel were designed in such a way that the bar itself takes up an unecessary about of space in the middle of the […]

When a pub is not a pub

I have to admit, that being able to eat kosher food at a bar/pub, is still a novelty and one of the special things about nightlife in Jerusalem. There are various places in around the center of town to choose from.  Scottish pub Glasgow on Shlomtzion Hamalka has […]

Brunch in the holy city

One of my favorite ways to make the most of a Friday in Jerusalem is to go somewhere good for brunch.  I have a few regular haunts, but I am also trying to explore new ones.  Top of the list has to be Café Itamar in Moshav Ora […]