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Salmon sashimi, ginger granite, blackened onion powder, miso twill served at Nomi, the kosher David Intercontinental restaurant presided over by Yoram Nitzan, who once spent his days with crustaceans at the famed Mul-Yam. (Courtesy Nomi)
June 3, 2019, 3:57 am
As these Israeli chefs show, it doesn’t have to be treif to taste good
Despite the success of non-kosher restaurants, several local chefs choose to stick with Jewish dietary restrictions in these high-end eateries
By Jessica Steinberg
The rabbi in charge of keeping the Sheraton Crown Plaza kosher uses a gas torch to burn away any traces of leavening in the hotel's kitchen, prior to the Passover holiday, Jerusalem, April 2, 2006. ( The Sheraton was not featured in Channel 10‘s probe). Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90
May 16, 2017, 4:59 pm
Israeli hotels ‘preventing non-Orthodox guests from prayer’ – TV probe
Channel 10 News says most Israeli hotels forbid egalitarian prayers for fear rabbinate will withdraw their kashrut licenses
By Sue Surkes
In this Feb. 28, 1989 file photo, real estate mogul Donald Trump speaks during a news conference in New York, announcing the opening of his Taj Mahal Resort Casino in Atlantic City, N.J. (AP Photo/David Cantor, File)
May 10, 2017, 10:20 am
The curious case of Donald Trump’s 1989 (non-)visit to Israel
The release of state files showing extensive preparations to take the developer around Israel 28 years ago has been seized upon as proof that this month’s visit won’t be Trump’s first. Except there’s no record of him actually being here, and nobody can recall meeting him
By Raphael Ahren
Exploring the public and private interiors of Jerusalem's better and lesser known buildings during the 2016 Houses from Within tour (Courtesy Houses from Within)
September 22, 2016, 3:03 pm
Jerusalem plays host to city-wide open house
Houses from Within tours kick off this weekend, offering inside views of many of the capital’s best-known homes and institutions
By Jessica Steinberg
Illustrative picture: Matzah (photo credit: Sophie Gordon/Flash90)
April 6, 2014, 9:20 am
Go free (from matzah meal) this Passover
Local chefs often sub in ground almonds in their schnitzel, cookies and salads
By Jessica Steinberg
The small but chicly furnished Arthur Hotel lobby (Courtesy Arthur Hotel)
February 6, 2014, 1:16 pm
How did the Arthur Hotel become #1 on TripAdvisor?
The latest Jerusalem addition to the Atlas Hotels chain receives consistently good reviews. Here’s why
By Jessica Steinberg
Inbal architect Michael Schwartz worked with the stone arches, designing glass panels that created a more dramatic entrance to the hotel (photo credit: Jessica Steinberg/Times of Israel)
December 21, 2013, 3:37 am
A Jerusalem landmark renovates for a new era
The Inbal Hotel, with an eye on local competition, updates its iconic look
By Jessica Steinberg
Israeli Minister of Justice Tzipi Livni speaks during a swearing ceremony at the Presidential Residence in Jerusalem, on August 14, 2013. (photo credit: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)
August 14, 2013, 11:05 pm
The escapist
How Livni spent a morning talking about religion but thinking about negotiations, and the rest of the day succesfully avoiding reporters
By Raphael Ahren
The Palace Hotel was opened by the Mufti of Jerusalem and is now being rebuilt by the Waldorf Astoria (photo credit: Rishwanth Jayapaul/Flash 90)
August 12, 2013, 11:21 am
Fawltless towers? Fierce competition raises hotel standards on King David Street
For 60 years, the King David ruled the roost unchallenged. Then came the Citadel and Mamilla. From the fall, the Waldorf Astoria will be jostling for your custom across from the Old City walls
By Jessica Steinberg
A look at seaside dining in the renovated Jaffa port (photo credit: Liron Almog/Flash 90)
July 5, 2013, 7:25 am
Seaside dining for beach bums and landlubbers both
Chow down on organic cucumbers and za’atar bread, locally brewed beer and chips at a selection of waterside markets and bars
By Leeor Bronis and Nicole Levin
A pile of French-style macarons; generally friendly for Passover (Courtesy Wiki Commons)
March 28, 2013, 1:30 pm
View it, braid it, bake it
The seder’s done and you’re sick of matza pizza, but that doesn’t mean surrendering to the Passover doldrums
By Jessica Steinberg
March 22, 2013, 10:30 am
The tastes of Passover: chewy meringues, almond flavors and pistachio fillings
Five chefs, food writers and bloggers talk about what they’re making this Passover, and why
By Jessica Steinberg
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