Back in the days when Shavu'ot holiday was a pilgrimage festival, the Jewish People used to bring the first fruits of their field (Bikkurim) to the Temple in Jerusalem. Which are the first fruits in the field of the restaurants in Israel?
It is the first time I've been exposed to this culinary treat in Hod HaSharon. Yamatoya (stands for Japan) is a creative, unique bistro, located one minute walk from one of the city's main roads.
"The outside was seared slightly and the parts surrounding the bone were rarer, with a clean aroma and a perfect texture with each bite…" Shifra Tzach chats about the T-Bone steak at Ad HaEtzem in Herziliah, enjoying and devouring each delicious meaty bite.
NG is a a classy, yet funky, restaurant tucked into a beautiful corner in the Neve Tzedek area. Specializing in preparing meat and pairing it deliciously with just the right wine and salad, Lindsay Citerman tells of a spectacular visit!
What to serve at the summer holiday meal is always a quandary. Dairy-based foods to compliment and hot outside, Yonatan Sternberg makes recommendations of all colors.
"When deciding upon entrees, our server asks us a rhetorical question: entrecote? Because this is clearly the mainstay of the restaurant Entrecote de Paris, where they pridefully display their loyalty and skill for this dish by Chef Paul Jestant da Sur…" Shifra Tzach at Entrecote de Paris in Herziliah.
Rosenfeld Gallery will feature this exhibit by Efrat Galnoor until May 21, 2011. Smadar Levy describes the artists' exploration into the world of tourists through a fusion with classic landscape painting.
Guy Sofer visits the Zarzir hummus restaurant, located near the supermarket of the Carmey Yosef Moshav, at the edge of the Gezer municipality. Turns out that you can fulfill dreams even after the age of 40; and when you eat a delicious hummus plate in the morning, you might find yourself not falling asleep in your afternoon meetings!
Like Israel's developing wine industry, Turkey has a long-standing wine-making tradition going through its own revolution towards the world of fine vinos and wine bars. Yonatan Sternberg explores some of the flavors of Turkey and a bit of classic Italy as well!
Israel's branch of the Order of the Knights of the Grill held its annual young chef competition last week. Orit Itzik provides highlights and tells of the wonderful lady-chef winner that will move on to the international competition.
Qasr Al Yahud is the traditional baptism spot on the Jordan River, remembered as the site of Jesus' very own baptism. It is the most fascinating and impressive of all the baptism ceremonies taking place in the Holy Land today; Ron Peled gives highlights.
Named after a fanciful Slavic folktale, the Baba Yaga Restaurant offers a delightful jazz-flled corner of Tel Aviv for enjoying delicious cuisine. Ellen Hockley and her sister go for a visit to sample both the unique food and atmosphere!
From May 12-21, 2011, the 13th International Documentary Film Festival, DovAviv, invites you to the Cinematheque, the port and the ZOA to enjoy some of the best the world can offer. Irit Mor describes some of this year's festival highlights!
The "White Tent" at the Tel Aviv Port offers a delightful and delicious combination of fresh seafood, masses of salads and hummous and not too little fine drink. Lindsay Citerman samples some of their offerings and enjoys a feast!
One of the first boutique wineries in Israel, Margalit has set high standards for delicious well-educated red wines. Yonatan Sternberg visits the winery for a special showcase of some of this year's specials.
Yonatan Sternberg gets excited about the return of this classic Jerusalem bar, a focal point for music lovers from all over Israel, tourists galore and, of course, a center for Anglo-Saxons to gather. The new and improved version on Jaffa Street will certainly provide the same warm home for these American-style bar instincts.
Located in one of Jerusalem's gorgeous old buildings in the center of town, Mona offers a delicious menu seven days a week. Yonatan Sternberg jumps by for a visit, sampling some delicious offerings and enjoying proper dessert wines.
One of the most sacred places in Jerusalem is the garden of Gethsemane. The olive trees there are hundreds of years old. Many believe they are the very same trees that Jesus saw on the day he was arrested
For the first time, the Tel Aviv Artists' House will display a comprehensive exhibition in all of its extensive exhibition spaces. Irit Mor tells some of the highlights of this special April display of top Israeli photographers.
Beermaster's recent beer festival, held at Zman Amiti in South Tel Aviv, offered an insightful view into Israel's burgeoning microbrewery scene. Ellen Hockley brings her trained microbrew-loving palate to this Israeli beer scene.
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