PHOTO: Ya’akov and Yasmin in the Sahavrin kitchen. Photo by Naama Barak In a rundown area of Tel Aviv, Chinese, Philippine and even Sudanese treats are just waiting to be discovered By Naama Barak A walk through the Neve Sha’anan area in Tel Aviv transports you to a different world, or rather, worlds….
By Mala Blomquist & Deborah Moon Although he now lives in New Orleans, Chef Alon Shaya tributes Israel for how he thinks about food and the eating culture at his two restaurants Saba (grandfather in Hebrew) in New Orleans and Safta (grandmother) in Denver. The James Beard award winner admits he loves to cook Italian…
By Mala Blomquist & Deborah Moon In the heart of Jerusalem, situated at the meeting point between the old and new city, sits The Eucalyptus kosher restaurant. Owner and head chef Moshe Basson specializes in foods that are local and regional, with roots deep-seated in the history of the area and its people. The chef uses…
By Mala Blomquist & Deborah Moon The Israeli husband and wife duo of Chefs Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich own two restaurants and a deli in London. Their first restaurant Honey & Co. opened seven years ago in Fitzrovia, in central London. It is a small, homey place serving Middle Eastern food for breakfast,…
PHOTOS: CHEFS STAV NAVAH AND SHULI WIMER NPHOTO BY ILYA MELNCOV L28 CULINARY PLATFORM / KIMMEL ESHKOLOT ARCHITECTS © AMIT GERON L28 fuses Israeli innovation and a vibrant culinary scene to create a unique and delicious new experience By Naama Barak Is it a startup? Is it a restaurant? Is it a hub?…
PHOTO: Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown-Israel with Yotam Ottolenghi, Michal Baranes and Yakub Barhum, proprietors of the Majda restaurant in Ein Rafa. Yakub is Muslim and Michal is Jewish. On Sept. 15, 2013, the season two premiere of “Anthony Bourdain Parts Unknown,” on CNN featured the late host, Anthony Bourdain and his crew making their first…
PHOTO: Palestinian human rights activist Bassem Eid speaks to students at Oregon State University. Palestinian human rights activist Bassem Eid toured Oregon March 11-14 and shared his insider’s view on the prospects for peace in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. His tour was sponsored by StandWithUs, an international Israel education organization, in partnership with the Jewish…
Leo M Rozmaryn grew up in the religious Zionist/Modern Orthodox Jewish community. He attended high school in Israel. Now a reconstructive hand and microvascular surgeon, Dr. Rozmaryn frequently visits to Israel. He brings a lifetime of experience and scholarship to the writing of his debut novel Lone Soldier, an epic tale of romance, mistaken identity,…
Photo courtesy of Lily Glass for Oh Joy! While spring cleaning can be crucial in keeping your home in tip-top shape, especially for DIYers who find inspiration in the bright season for new home decor projects, the annual ritual can also feel overwhelming. To add color and whimsy, and make spring cleaning a…
Courtesy of American Friends of Tel Aviv University Radar technologies were originally designed to identify and track airborne military targets. Today they’re more often used to detect motor vehicles, weather formations and geological terrain. Until now, scientists have believed that radar accuracy and resolution are related to the range of frequencies or radio bandwidth…
