Food

Jerusalem highlights: August 21-27

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

‘The Last Moon’ (see Saturday).
Lots of stops along the way just to say, “Wait, we have to take a picture of this.” Tuscany.

We went to Tuscany to "do nothing" – and it was the perfect vacation

Six Senses Shaharut.

Luxury, quiet, and fine food: Finding true luxury and quiet in the Israeli desert

Food at the Tandoori restaurant in Tel Aviv.

Tandoori: Restaurant moves near Tel Aviv beach, bringing sea breeze to the spice - review


Can fungus farming make tomatoes taste better? Israeli researchers say yes

Israeli researchers show a fungal extract can boost crop yields, improve taste, and reduce reliance on chemical fertilizers.

NEGEV DESERT - APRIL 06 2011:Israeli farmers desert farming planting vines in a desert farm in the Negev, Israel. Israel is a world-leader in agricultural technologies despite its dry climate

Mutra becomes first kosher restaurant to earn Michelin star

Israeli chef Raz Shabtai opened Mutra in February 2025, naming the kosher eatery after his Jerusalem-born grandmother whose cooking he said heavily inspires its menu.

Raz Shabtai, the founder of, Mutra, a kosher restaurant in Miami.

Truly good restaurants with a stunning sea view

From the Sea of Galilee region to the Gulf of Eilat – we have gathered the most worthwhile and breeziest spots on the waterfront that maintain a serious kitchen.

Manara

Chentro: The colorful truffle burger from Dubai lands in Israel

At Chentro you first choose the flavor and color of the bun, and only then reinforce it with a giant patty featuring fiery flavors and a variety of decadent toppings.

Chentro's brioche buns with special crusts

First store and new hummus start-up: Skinny Pasta expands

Diet brand Skinny Pasta opens its first factory outlet in Israel at Renanim Mall, adding a hummus start-up by chef Avi Levy alongside konjac products, meals, bundles and healthy food options.

Skinny Pasta brand pop-up at Renanim.

The beloved burger restaurant opens a branch near Kiryat Shmona

Precisely now, when tensions in the north are at their peak, the guys behind Kvish 90 are fulfilling a dream and opening an additional branch near Kiryat Shmona.

"The Chicken Route", the venue's indulgent version of crispy chicken in a soft bun with pickled onions

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.

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.

National Library of Israel acquires copy of UK's oldest kosher cookbook belonging to Montefiores

While the cookbook was originally published anonymously by “A Lady,” scholars later attributed the title to British linguist Lady Judith Montefiore, the wife of Sir Moses Montefiore.

A page from the first kosher cookbook published in England from 1846, titled "The Jewish Manual of Modern Cookery, With a Collection of Valuable Recipes & Hints Relating to the Toilette," May 26, 2026.