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Customers line up for lunch at the Goldie falafel restaurant in Philadelphia, December 4, 2023. A protest against Israel over the Gaza war drew criticism from Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro as being a "blatant act of antisemitism" after protesters gathered at the Jewish restaurant. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
July 15, 2026, 6:47 am
Michael Solomonov’s restaurant group says anti-Israel boycott not behind closure of 6 locations
Owner Steve Cook says move ‘an economic decision that goes back many years,’ as pro-Palestinian activists seek to claim credit
By Grace Gilson
Celebrated restauranteurs and chefs Steve Cook (left) and Michael Solomonov (right) speak to What Matters Now host Jessica Steinberg for this week's podcast (Courtesy)
July 1, 2026, 10:54 pm
Michael Solomonov and Steve Cook: The Israeli food we serve tells our story
The pair of Philadelphia-based chefs discuss their Jewish identity and deep connection to Israel through the Sabra-inspired menus of their 18 restaurants, including flagship Zahav
By Jessica Steinberg
Chef Raz Shabtai celebrating his Michelin star at Mutra in Florida on May 28, 2026. (X/Screenshot/Hen Mazzig)
May 29, 2026, 1:43 pm
Miami chef earns first Michelin star ever for kosher restaurant
‘Growing up in Jerusalem, I was surrounded by incredible flavors, spices and food that told stories,’ says Raz Shabtai, whose restaurant, Mutra, is also the first anywhere to get a 2026 Michelin star
By ToI Staff
Chef Moshe Basson flips a dish of maklouba at Eucalyptus on February 25, 2026. (Daniel Laufer)
February 26, 2026, 7:11 pm
Last service at Eucalyptus restaurant as a Jerusalem institution closes
Beloved restaurateur Moshe Basson, who put mallow and nettles on the menu, bids goodbye to nightly dinners, but says he will still forage for biblical farm-to-table dishes
By Jessica Steinberg
Edgar Laloum (R) and Radjaa Aboudagga founders of the restaurant "Sababa, le goût de la paix" (Sababa, the Taste of Peace) pose for a picture during the opening of the restaurant in Paris on October 11, 2025. (Antoine BOYER / AFP)
October 12, 2025, 8:15 am
New Israeli-Palestinian eatery in Paris aims for peace via food
Israeli, Palestinian and French flags fly together above Sababa, a new restaurant in the 11th district; ‘In this very small space, there is room for everyone,’ says one volunteer
By Antoine Boyer
Raif Rashed, an Israeli Druze and the owner of Taboonia, wraps up a pita with labneh in New York City, March 2025. (Jackie Hajdenberg/ JTA)
March 19, 2025, 1:12 am
After tragedy, Supernova festival survivor opens Israeli Druze restaurant in NYC
Raif Rashed launches new eatery Taboonia following Oct. 7, finding comfort in the foods of his youth – and in the wave of Jewish and Israeli support that is pouring in
By Jackie Hajdenberg
A Margherita pizza at Haifa's NeoPolitan, which ranked 25th in 50 Top Pizza on March 10, 2025. (Courtesy)
March 10, 2025, 10:42 pm
Haifa, Jerusalem pizzerias make 50 Top Pizza list for Asia-Pacific region
Haifa’s NeoPolitan takes 25th spot and new entry of the year award and Jerusalem’s La Piedra is at 37 on the prestigious guide
By Jessica Steinberg
Food blogger Ruhama Shitrit in her Newton, Massachusetts, home (Credit Heidi Aaronson)
November 19, 2024, 3:13 am
Instagram star Ruhama Shitrit brings flavors of Israel to her US home
The recipe developer didn’t expect to raise her kids in America, but after 18 years, cooking is how she infuses them with their heritage
By Jessica Steinberg
Steven Cook and Michael Solomonov shot the pictures for 'Zahav Home' in Solomonov's Philadelphia house. (Courtesy CookNSolo/via JTA)
September 20, 2024, 4:21 pm
Chef Michael Solomonov aims to simplify Israeli classics for home cooks in new book
‘Zahav Home’ inspired by COVID-era home cooking; author says loyal customers boosted support after post-Oct. 7 protests outside his restaurant due to his fundraising for Israel
By Rachel Ringler
From left to right: Carmel restaurant partners Liron Hazan, Ronnie Benarie, Asaf Moaz, Yoav Schverd, in their Los Angeles, California eatery, May 2024. (Kelly Hartog)
July 5, 2024, 8:31 pm
LA’s swanky new Carmel eatery serves upscale Tel Aviv market fare, no added politics
Four friends focus on their love of the White City’s Carmel Market by bringing Angelenos gourmet spins on local classics despite anti-Israel spike after Oct. 7 Hamas atrocities
By Kelly Hartog
Chef Michael Solomonov. (Photo credit: Steve Legato)
January 18, 2024, 12:43 pm
Celebrity chef’s Zahav hummus hits shelves despite war protests
Beard Award-winning Israeli-American Michael Solomonov brings renowned chickpea dip to Whole Foods, even as his restaurant and other brands are targeted by pro-Palestinian groups
By Jackie Hajdenberg
The Times Square outpost of Eyal Shani's fast-casual restaurant, Miznon, is becoming certified kosher. (Ben Sales/JTA)
January 11, 2024, 4:05 pm
Eyal Shani’s fast-casual Times Square restaurant Miznon is going kosher
Observant foodies are all wrapped up in the news that the famed gourmet pita restaurant is to be certified starting on Jan. 21
By Rachel Ringler
A worker at a restaurant in Tel Aviv, March 3, 2021. (Avshalom Sassoni/Flash90)
February 1, 2023, 3:18 pm
Tourism Ministry greenlights entry of Michelin Guide to Israel
After years of negotiations, prestigious culinary rankings expected to debut in Tel Aviv, the only city where Michelin inspectors see ‘feasibility’ for review
By Amy Spiro
Israel's award-winning OCD restaurant's head of development Simcha Shalom Elbert in front of OCD in Jaffa (Courtesy)
January 13, 2023, 11:59 am
Podcast: Use it all, says slow food, fermenting chef at Jaffa’s award-winning OCD
Jerusalem-raised Shalom Elbert started with schnitzel and kube before bread miso and Sprite-scented dehydrated lime at OCD, named for meticulous care put into nightly tasting menu
By Jessica Steinberg
Illustrative: Customers walk to a Trader Joe's market, August 13, 2019, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
October 8, 2022, 8:41 am
Trader Joe’s drops ‘Israeli’ from its pearl couscous name, citing supplier change
Company denies change of name for ‘ptitim’ is attempt to distance itself from Israel, a move that some companies have made for political reasons
By Andrew Lapin
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