“I was served a generous salad of fresh tomato, cucumber and lettuce, freshly baked bread… succulent and juicy grilled chicken breast, rice, and an oriental salad… Aside from being great value for your money, the entire meal was a pleasure from the first to the last bite.” Michael Lazar enjoyed a relaxing mid-day meal at Caf? Monica in Tel Aviv.
“Guests can enjoy quality cheeses, fresh breads, local olive oil and several wines representing some of the finest wine regions from Israel and around the world…” Yonatan Sternberg has praise for a Jerusalem wine store which will fill your shelves with bottles and your mind with knowledge of wine.
“As I sat there and listened to Alon’s battle stories, Amit arrived with a bottle of the house wine, a Luis Felipe Cabernet Sauvignon from far-off Chile…” Shay Vaknin and pal stopped by at Freud restaurant-bar in Haifa for some enjoyable couple’s therapy (in the most macho sense of the word)
“The bartender greeted us and mixed us some drinks: a ‘Slammer Kiwi’ – sweet summer fun of kiwi liqueur, vodka, and sour mix; and a ‘Red Whiskey’ – a wonderful mix of whiskey and blood-orange liqueur over crushed ice. We sipped our cocktails and relaxed.” Asaf Epstein found a fun way to start the Summer season at Resort, a restaurant & bar in Tel Aviv
“Produced using Syrah grapes from the Kfar Yuval vineyard and blended with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon this medium to full bodied red is reflecting the 14 months spent in oak. On the nose and palate the wine is showing plenty of black and red berry fruits, dark plums and hints of vanilla and wood…” Yonatan Sternberg admires the Tulip Winery in Israel for both their products and their community service.
“Our favorite Hors d'Oeuvre was the dried figs stuffed with goat cheese and walnuts. The figs were placed gracefully in a rich creamy sauce and the crunchy walnuts offered an excellent contrast of texture…” Can a restaurant that serves no meat truly offer a wonderful dining experience? Yonatan Sternberg ate at Montefiore restaurant in Jerusalem and certainly thinks so.
“The (corvina) fillet is boneless, fried to a crisp on the outside, yet still soft on the inside. The cubes of entrecote were stir-fried with diced celery and carrots, and served in a sizzling pan…” Shifra Zach found a way to make Chinese food and Kosher restrictions happily get along when she ate at Korusin, a Chinese restaurant in Ramat Gan.
“I indulged myself with a 300 gram entrecote steak, in a rich creamy pepper sauce, along with an excellent gnocchi. The steak was juicy and the gnocchi was soft, melting in the mouth…” Instead of going to the parents for Friday night dinner, Daniel Rom dined a little differently at Caf? Metzada (Masada) on the Tel Aviv promenade.
“Medium to full bodied and with a dark almost garnet color, this Cab is showing generous aromas and flavors of black fruits, particularly plums and black berry fruits with a touch of oak…” Yonatan Sternberg pampered himself with fine wine and good food in Northern Israel.
“However, the highlights for me were a delicious dish of mangold and meat; and chicken in preserved lemons and chickpeas. The meat was so tender and succulent that it just melted in our mouths…” Michael Lazar enjoyed a unique Israeli dining experience at Casserole restaurant in Tel Aviv.
“The roasted eggplant in garlic and herbs was one of the finest we have ever had – thick, sweet, juicy, and nearly seedless. It was like eating an eggplant steak…” Croissant Alternative rest-caf? in Tel Aviv, made for an excellent early Valentine’s celebration for Shiri Tov and her boyfriend.
“This week I decided to sample a couple of Israeli Sauvignon Blancs in honor of the upcoming Shavuot holiday (I know I am a bit early, but I just wanted to give you a head start on your wine shopping)…” Yonatan Sternberg offers some insight on the food-friendly Sauvignon Blanc.
Have you ever eaten at a Thai place which was authentic, not westernized, which has many Asian vegetables grown organically especially for it, and which freshly squeezes its own coconut milk, and which means it when it uses the word “spicy?” -- Asaf Epstein enjoyed an authentically spicy experience at Thai House, a Thai restaurant in Tel Aviv.
“With a dark garnet towards black color and a full body, this Syrah gives off generous aromas of black fruits particularly plums and dark berry fruit followed by a touch of thyme and a peppery scent.” Yonatan Sternberg never gets tired of exploring one of his favorites Israeli wines – the Dalton Syrah Reserve
Even before your appetizers arrive, each table is served up a plate of fresh bread, a large salad and a pan of chicken wings in BBQ sauce, free of charge. It is an unusual welcoming gesture for a restaurant and I liked the place already.
“A healthy salad, warm and chock-full of goodness: broccoli, carrots, zucchini, and peppers, all saut?ed in olive oil, garlic, and lemon, and served over leaf greens, cucumbers, and cherry tomatoes – a healthy and rich dish…” Keren Vizner dined at Air Caffe, an Israeli restaurant-caf? in Airport City, and felt like she was taking flight.
“I can’t find a verbal translation for “Hamesameach”, but in Hebrew the word basically means “the one who makes others happy”, and let me tell you they usually succeed.” Yonatan Sternberg & Yuval Blankovsky know of a beverage store that is sure to fill your shopping bag with good wine and your heart with happiness.
“Breakfast was served. We started off with Emile’s famous Khachapuri, served with homemade tahini and olives. The Khachapuri is a traditional crispy Georgian pastry stuffed with suluguni cheese.” Yonatan Sternberg enjoyed a truly memorable breakfast at Emile, a caf? in Jerusalem’s legendary marketplace.
“I take a bite of the camembert & honey filled croissant and think about how the crispy pastry holds the two flavors together in perfect harmony…” Tel Aviv caf? and pastry shop, Le Moulin, helped Noa Shachar to help her friend forget the daily grind.
“We cover the rice with both main dishes: chunks of chicken in coconut milk, mushrooms, and coriander; and cuts of beef with cherry tomatoes, in a yellow curry sauce. Both selections are quite delicious…” Shifra Zach celebrated Shogatsu, the Japanese New Year, at Oyamaa restaurant in Petach Tikva
“Then we munched down some salad. Yeah, you know…salad. Only this was no ordinary salad, it was a “Gidi salad.” It had feta cheese, nuts, lettuce, baby leaves, beets, sprouts, and the entire richness was covered in a red vinaigrette sauce…” Eyna Gal discovered “Beit HaCafe Shel Gidi” (Gidi’s Coffee Shop), a true wonder of a caf? in Ramat Gan.
“The wine should go well with mild cheeses, particularly a mild Cheddar or Gruyere. Another great option would be to serve the wine alongside a fillet of your favorite sea fish topped with a delicate cream sauce.” Yonatan Sternberg countered the rising summer heat with a chilled glass of Chardonnay.
“Onward we went on our venture of alcohol: Yuval started to show signs of weakness, and challenged himself with a mere beer. I decided to go for broke and went for the I.R.A., the top secret house cocktail…” Nadav Avidan tries to remember his experience at Shamrock, an Irish pub in Netanya.
I often find it hard to shop for wines, especially when my budget is limited. Unfortunately I can’t pop open a bottle of the Golan Height’s, Katzrin (red) or a bottle Carmel’s Limited edition on a daily basis. With this in mind I went to the local wine stores in search of a good, pleasant, simple and in this case affordable red wine to accompany my meal.
“Spinach Ravioli with Roquefort and walnuts in parmesan sauce made for a celebration of flavor. The pasta envelopes, which are made on-site, were chewy and delicious; the sauce had a distinct presence, and combined well with the spinach…” Maya Bar celebrated Valentine’s Day at Miguel’s restaurant and returned home a woman in love.
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