A Quick Break in Akko

A Selection of What to Do and Where to Eat in Akko. Whenever I have the opportunity to take a few days off work, I try to explore an area of the country I don’t know so well. In the past few years, I have made several trips […]

Debbest Dishes – February 2019

Visiting family and a mini-break up north meant that this month was a busy one with lots of wonderful dishes. This list is in no particular order. Beef Fillet @West Side (Kosher), Royal Beach Tel Aviv – my rare steak was served with a creamy mash, topped with a perfect amount of […]

Israel Foodie Roundup February 2019

It has been a fairly quiet month on the restaurant front but as always, there are a few new openings to report. KOSHER  Jaya Restaurant in The Setai Tel Aviv is now open for lunch and has a new menu. Chef Yehuda Amar, the winner of the 2018 […]

A Unique Friday Brunch Overlooking the Jerusalem Forest

Much as I love having brunch in a nice café or hotel, Friday brunch at Atalya in Ein Kerem takes things to a whole new level. Atalya Ein Mor hosts her unique Friday brunch from her family home, high up on the hills of Ein Kerem, with breathtaking […]

Debbest Dishes – January 2019

Liver Pate @Jacko’s Street (Kosher), Jerusalem – this is a new starter that the chef was testing out. Bite size pieces of liver pate were served with biscotti, strawberries, caramelized shallots and a balsamic vinegar reduction. Salmon Sashimi @Jacko’s Street (Kosher), Jerusalem – another starter special that is […]