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 most surprising stop on the way to Mount Hermon: A bite you can't miss

Thousands head to Mount Hermon in the snow, and in Majdal Shams, a family café awaits with a story of perseverance, reopening, and croissants that have become a local hit.

Croissant, Dam in Majdal Shams.

In Tel Aviv’s gray bermuda triangle: A kosher Italian gem at a surprising price

Professor Rafi Carasso tried the kosher Joya in Tel Aviv, exploring the etymology of carbs and tasting Sicilian arancini to tiramisu – a surprisingly worthwhile lunch deal.

Polenta.

An irresistible stew: Meatballs in a rich sauce

Meatball recipe in tomato sauce: Ground meat, potatoes, eggs, and herbs create airy meatballs. The sauce, made of tomatoes, spices, and garlic, adds a rich flavor to the dish.

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce.

Friday afternoon, wine in a glass, and kubba in the pot: Cue changes the game

The Tel Aviv bar opens Friday afternoons: Wines by the glass or half, vermouth & amaro in carafes, Chef Ben Cohen’s Daylight Drinking menu, and hamusta kubba until the pot is gone.

Cue.

No fuss: Beef roll coated with mustard and honey with a mushroom side – light and tasty

Beef roll coated with mustard and honey, served whole and sliced at the table, with two coating options, plus a side of Jordan or mixed mushrooms to serve alongside.

Meat Roll with Mustard and Honey.

Extra hot: Tabasco® and Pizza Hut launch new spicy pizza

Spice lovers, assemble: The iconic pepper sauce is now incorporated into the dough and toppings, creating an extra-hot version of the family pizza.

Pizza Hut and Tabasco in an Unusual Collaboration.

R48 Chef’s Table: A Far East testing menu in Tel Aviv - restaurant review

Chef Ohad Solomon’s 12-course tasting menu is among the city’s most sophisticated dining experiences.

R48 Chef’s Table.

The culinary festival that will stitch together your Passover vacation with the kids

One of Israel’s largest culinary and cultural events: Hundreds of thousands are expected to visit the unique “A Story of Food” festival during Passover 2026 at Expo Tel Aviv.

Family Tarasov.

Jaffa’s Japon serves Sushi built like art and respects those who understand

The Japon restaurant in Jaffa serves pani puri and precisely crafted sushi, while Fadi Yaish’s “S’90 Diner” blends Jordanian and New York cuisines into rich, distinctive dishes.

Anter Shawarma.

25 years of culinary art on one plate: O restaurant by Tomer Agay

In the iconic space of the former Max Brenner Chocolate Bar, Agay and Avidan brothers offer an urban dining experience with an open kitchen, sleek design, and a menu focused on fish and greens.

O Restaurant – Pepper Steak.