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


Not Tel Aviv, but a serious contender: The destination offering a wild culinary tour

From Danielle Kitzis’s sandwiches to a Romanian-style chef’s table and secondhand boutiques, this small town in central Israel offers an abroad-like vibe for a perfect day trip.

Pardes Hanna Artists’ Stables Complex.

Italian delight and a modern twist on tacos: Two restaurants in Herzliya doing it right

Chef Hillel Tavakuli’s seasonal menu at Nono in Herzliya balances long-cooked, deep flavors, while the kosher restaurant Rapidus impresses with its modern tacos.

Pizza with Egg, "Nono" Herzliya.

Groundbreaking Israeli invention: Hummix – perfect hummus in just minutes

An Israeli innovation with a unique patented process, offering a natural dry blend for quick, fresh hummus with personalized texture and taste, breaking new ground in Israel and worldwide.

Hummix.

Burger for NIS 39: Burger Salon's new collection

Burger Salon launches the "Baktana" collection: Smaller burgers and meat sandwiches at NIS 39–42, made with 100% Israeli beef and lamb. Quality intact despite smaller portions.

Baktana by Burger Salon.

With change from NIS 70: At the edge of Tel Aviv’s Yemeni pearl I found the best kebab in Israel

Jerusalem mixed grill meets kebab in one of Israel’s tastiest meat dishes. If you haven’t eaten at Shmuel yet, it’s a perfect reason to visit Carmel Market.

Shmuel.

Where do you fly for the food? Michelin maps the flavors of 2026

The Michelin Guide reveals its top gastronomic destinations for 2026: Italy leads with three regions, the Philippines near a global breakthrough, and Route 66 marks 100 years with a culinary revival.

Rimini, Italy.

Not just gyoza: 11 dumplings in a hot Asian special

Dumplings, bao, or wonton: OTOTO Asian restaurant hosts special dumpling nights featuring all kinds of handmade dumplings. Let’s see how many types you know.

Dumpling Special at OTOTO Restaurant.

No hassle: Simple recipes for stuffed peppers, Borekitas, and maple cake

When you need to quickly prepare a family Shabbat meal, small tweaks to familiar recipes can shorten preparation time. On the menu now: Stuffed peppers, borekitas, and a simple maple cake.

Stuffed Peppers.

Come hungry, eat, finish: Mangal in Haifa doesn’t disappoint

The heart of the place is a large, dominant grill. Not decor but a serious tool, reflected in the plates. No heavy seasoning, no distractions - the meat takes center stage.

The restaurant Mangal.

Alone in the desert: The winter experience you didn’t know you needed

Winter is the perfect time to head into the desert. Travel to the Negev, soak in the winter sun, and discover the magic between craters and vineyards. We returned, as expected, completely in love.

Carmey Avdat Winery.