Pesach Jerusalem 2014

One of the many wonderful things about spending Pesach in Jerusalem is the abundance of choice when it comes to eating out. Here is just a selection of some of my favorite restaurants to enjoy during chol hamoed Pesach. As always, I recommend making a reservation. There are […]

Rooftop’s head-turning cuisine

The Mamilla Hotel’s culinary hot spot offers adventurous choices, delicious stand-bys and, of course, the view. The Rooftop restaurant of the Mamilla Hotel was the first establishment I reviewed for The Jerusalem Post two years ago, so I was a little nervous about returning for another review in […]

Shaking it up in the shuk

Machneyuda has invigorated the culinary scene in the area around the Jerusalem market.   There is a difference between reviewing a new or updated restaurant and visiting an old favorite, and Machneyuda definitely fits into the second category. The menu changes daily but the style, ambience and essence […]

Angelica: A consistent dining experience

There is a popular expression: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Angelica was always a great restaurant, and after five years on Shatz Street, it has moved to Washington Street, opposite the Kind David Hotel. I am not always a fan of change, so I was curious […]

Having a Grand time

Grand Café in Jerusalem is a cross between a French pâtisserie and a high-end New York diner. For many years I have been a groupie of chef Marcos Gershkovitch, so when I found out that he would be hosting us during the Benedict Festival at Grand Café in […]