Yonatan Sternberg samples the variety of Israeli wines featured at this year’s Israel Museum wine festival, enjoying an array of whites and reds, on and off the “beaten track.”
“The entrees at Babai are based on the fresh fish selection of the day, simply prepared and lacking unnecessary twists…” Shifra Tzach enjoys the summer with an evening at the restaurant Babai by the seashore in Jaffa: with a refreshing cold beverage and a bit of fresh idleness
"Over the past couple of weeks I've had the opportunity to taste several aromatic white wines…" Yonatan Sternberg suggests you enjoy white wines as much as he does. Let him tell you all about it
Always ready to brave a food and wine pairing, taster Yonatan Sternberg heads to Jerusalem’s Mamila Boutique hotel to sample some of the Dalton Winery’s offerings in honor of their 15th anniversary.
"Tibi, a Safed native known as one of the leading chefs in the country, offers a unique seasonal menu drawing fresh organic produce from Mitzpe Hayamim's grounds: from chickens, geese, ducks, goats, various kinds of vegetables, lettuce and herbs, home made cheese, fruits and more…" Yonatan Sternberg goes up North.
Amir Nahari enjoys a nostalgic wander down memory lane, telling stories about his year in India between bites of samosa and sips of lassi at Gandi in Jerusalem.
MadriDance in Tel Aviv, a Spanish Dance Festival will take place from the 1st ot the 10th of July at the 1/7-10/7 Suzanne Dellal Center in Tel Aviv.
“Palates ready, our starring dishes arrived. Idan’s was an archetypal Rama taboon dish of lamb ossu bucco. Also on the plate was a thin slice of veal thigh - a playful quick cooked juxtaposition to the slow-cooked lamb...” Rachel Wagner journeys into the Judean Hills for an authentic Israeli culinary experience at Rama’s Kitchen in Nataf near Jerusalem.
Yonatan Sternberg hits the road going north to the Adir Winery and Dairy, ready to stock his picnic basket with award winning wines and top quality goat cheese.
Uzi Bashan takes a brief respite form his marital status (as happily married as can be), and takes his good friend Alex out to for drink. The fine spirits relay that they’d chosen an authentic pub, and that was before they’d tried the house special at Frankie Pub in Haifa.
“This was truly a carnivore's dream come true; an impressive hunk of prime beef rib weighing in at 950 grams and grilled to perfection…” Yonatan Sternberg enjoys a steak with his view at Rooftop, a lounge and restaurant in the heart of Mamilla in Jerusalem.
Amir Nahari wonders where everyone is rushing to as he sits back and relaxes at Coffee Shop looking out at the busting Jerusalem street. As he wonders he also enjoys a salad and a quiche, but it’s the chocolate cake that moves him the most.
“The terrine was heaven – not too fatty, with excellent rustic texture – and the accompaniments were simultaneously sophisticated and playful. The jiggling strips of Muscat jelly required some chasing-after before they’d settle onto a smear of terrine…” One year on from her first visit, Rachel Wagner discovers that Chef Charlie Farida is only getting better at Olive Leaf at the Sheraton Hotel.
Oren Eliav will be exhibiting now until 15/7 at the Braverman Gallery in Tel Aviv. The exhibit’s curator is Leah Abir.
Orly Peresh-Azulay and friend visit Café Herzl in Haifa. The restored pedestrian mall brings back some of the neighbourhood’s personality of 40 years ago, and the ladies enjoy a dairy breakfast of sizzling shakshuka just off the fire.
“So there we were, seven dishes under our belts, with one small problem. A dessert makes eight. So, do we order two desserts for the sake of the uneven theme? I know, you’re thinking ‘of course they ordered two desserts…’” Rachel Wagner discovers the joy of sharing at E-Zugi, a stylish concept restaurant in Tel Aviv.
“This full bodied rich white is offering aromas of toasted brioche, butter, white flowers, fruits and hints of vanilla all leading to satisfying finish.” Yonatan Sternberg politely asks for seconds once the tasting work is done at Domain du Castel, a boutique winery in the Judean Hills near Jerusalem.
Recent works of paintings of interior spaces by Simon Adjiashvili are on display now at the Rothschild Fine Art Gallery.
“A hyped up version of the ubiquitous sweet chili, fresh herbs and a few other secret ingredients are added to transform the commonplace into a surprisingly fresh and refined dipping sauce…” Rachel Wagner enjoys a pan Asian extravaganza at laid back Tangerine overlooking the sea in north Tel Aviv.
Yuval Blanchovsky visits Thailandi Jerusalem – a noodle bar that will accommodate large cheerful groups of diners and where you can be in and out, happy and full within an hour…
“As the temperatures continue to rise, “Adom Kehe” (Hebrew for ‘Dark Red’) partnered with several restaurants (Maraboo, Bistro HaCovshim and Bistro Tamara) to offer wine tasting specials throughout the months of May, June and July…” Yonatan Sternberg samples the goods at restaurants around the country.
“The lovely looking assorted plate makes you want to go to a kitchenware shop to update your arsenal, at least half of which is comprised of items purchased when your age started with a two…” Adva Gan Stav at Sushi Mania in Raanana.
“His winning menu included a starter of lamb chop and chicken hearts on pumpkin cream with kohlrabi and beetroot chutney in a red wine and chocolate sauce…” Catch a glimpse into the gourmet world of competitive cooking with Rachel Wagner as she witnesses the 2nd annual young chef competition of the Confrerie de la Chaine des Rotisseurs in Jerusalem.
“I’ve known for quite some time that the purpose of the meal is to pave the way to dessert; the path we paved had two lanes and a shoulder…” Amir Nahari eats sweet before savory before sweet at Café Bagels in Ramat Beit Shemesh.