Culinary

Picual fine dining: Serving the Land of Israel, one course at a time - review

Picual is a glatt kosher fine dining restaurant in Rishon Lezion, founded by restaurateur Itzik Kadosh and chef Dor Benjamin.

At Picual, even before the first course reaches the table, the air is filled with the aromas of fresh olive oil, damp wood, and wild herbs.
TYO + HandS stamped plate. NIS 210.

Refined tableware: Plates designed especially for the luxurious sushi restaurant in Tel Aviv

Stuffed Eggplant Mahmar.

The king of vegetables returns: Three winning eggplant recipes

Easy-to-make and delicious banana cake.

The banana cake that will make you finish the whole pan


The original Jewish brunch: The meal that connects communities, flavors, and memories

A dough spiral filled with meat is a perfect candidate for a late Saturday morning meal, whether you call it brunch or a “small kiddush”.

Pastel con carne.

Everyone is standing in line: Israel’s most talked-about pastry awaits you in Binyamina

After closing in the north and a stint in Europe: Mattarello is back in Israel. We checked whether it lives up to the hype that has surrounded it for almost two months.

Mattarello’s famous scrambled egg croissant.

Coffee, design, and a European vibe: The new venue opening in Tel Aviv

FACTORY 54 CAFE opens a new branch in Tel Aviv featuring a European-inspired design, curated coffee and cocktail menu, and continues its BOOK CLUB cultural initiative.

The new Factory 54 café at TLV Mall.

One-pot pasta: The perfect addition to lunch alongside schnitzel

Minimal dishwashing and flavors that both kids and adults love: A recipe for one-pot red pasta with a rich sauce, garlic, and spices, perfectly suited to serve next to hot, crispy schnitzel.

One-Pot Pasta Recipe.

Not just food: The initiative aiming to support small businesses from northern Israel

The veteran catering company is entering the private market for the first time with a premium Friday food market, featuring ready-made meals and collaborations with producers from the north.

Schultz Bakfar Ready-Made Food for Shabbat.

Only 440 Baht to set the table: Molam’s new Thai happy hour

Molam restaurant at the Har Sinai complex in Tel Aviv launches a new happy hour featuring five rotating Thai dishes for NIS 39 per diner and a 30% discount on cocktails, wine, and beer.

New Happy Hour at Molam.

Pronto returns: The iconic restaurant reopens in a new format

After more than a year of inactivity, Pronto reopens in early June as Bar Pronto, run by Bar 51 group. The new format features an open kitchen, intimate space, and a redesigned menu.

Pronto Restaurant.

From Kfar Qara to Dubai: The chef who turned a burger into a spectacle

Chef Hamada Atamny creates in Kafr Qara, Hadera, and UAE a burger as a thrilling culinary performance | Burger King Israel expands its menu | Moses Shop brings its burger to the home kitchen.

Smoked burger at Chentro.

White, baked and decadent: The Shavuot collections you should know

From classic cheesecakes to kadaif, pistachio and crème brûlée twists, pastry shops launch festive Shavuot menus with desserts, baked goods, and savory items for the holiday table.

Biscotti presents – Shavuot 2026 Collection.

White celebration: 4 simple, impressive, and indulgent Shavuot recipes

In honor of Shavuot, I hosted Pnina Conforti and her daughter Gili Inbar from Pnina Pie Patisserie, and together we prepared four easy dishes to beautifully enhance the holiday table.

Shavuot Dishes.