Culinary

Beyond ‘Good for Kosher’: Chef Olivia Ostrow is raising the bar for Jewish dining

From Maison Ostrow in Miami to baguettes, private aviation and international hospitality, Chef Olivia Ostrow is redefining what kosher dining can look and taste like.

Chef Olivia Ostrow is redefining kosher dining with French flair and global ambition.
Cooking Peace summer camp program. August 3, 2026.

'We are one nation': Jewish, Arab teens build relationships at 'Cooking Peace' culinary camp

Eretz Tova in Kfar Uria.

The perfect summer evening escape: Mateh Yehuda’s wineries and views

Six Senses Shaharut.

Six Senses Shaharut offers Tu B’Av experience blending cuisine, art, and desert


The true star of Purim: Shortcrust pastry that turns into a perfect poppy seed cake

Ahead of Purim, shortcrust pastry takes center stage in the kitchen. Turn it into a simple, delicious poppy seed cake that disappears fast, with a filling you can swap for any flavor you like.

Poppy Seed Cake Made with Shortcrust Pastry.

The journey abroad begins at the lounge: New premium lounge to open at Ben Gurion Airport

American Express Israel and Jetex will open a 24/7 premium lounge at Ben Gurion Airport for Platinum and Centurion cardholders, with rest and work areas and a locally inspired menu.

The new JETEX lounge for American Express clients.

Chefs in the greenhouse: The Arava becomes Israel’s culinary capital for the weekend

The Arava’s annual culinary festival, Feb 26–28: Pop-up kitchens in greenhouses, romantic dinners, farm tours, farmers’ markets, and cocktail workshops in Israel’s leading agricultural region.

From Greenhouse to Plate Festival.

From Michelin-starred restaurants to the home kitchen

Italian brand DEMANINCOR, used in Michelin-starred restaurants across Europe, offers custom professional cooking systems for homes with powerful ovens, French burners, and striking finishes.

Nyga Chef FOR HOME, DEMANINCOR brand.

Two rich and indulgent bread recipes – plus a special bonus from Chef Eran Borkin

Two recipes for French baguette and whole wheat bread, plus a surprise: Chef Eran Borkin of Borkin Bread in Binyamina shares his whole wheat nut bread recipe made with care.

Whole Wheat Nut Bread by Chef Eran Borkin.

Don’t come without a reservation: The dish all of Haifa lines up for

Weekend brunch in Haifa’s lower city at Rive West by Chef Nabil Hana: A precise menu with surprising twists, a tall pancake, and an intimate vibe – don’t forget to book ahead.

Rive West.

The most surprising stop on the way to Mount Hermon: A bite you can't miss

Thousands head to Mount Hermon in the snow, and in Majdal Shams, a family café awaits with a story of perseverance, reopening, and croissants that have become a local hit.

Croissant, Dam in Majdal Shams.

In Tel Aviv’s gray bermuda triangle: A kosher Italian gem at a surprising price

Professor Rafi Carasso tried the kosher Joya in Tel Aviv, exploring the etymology of carbs and tasting Sicilian arancini to tiramisu – a surprisingly worthwhile lunch deal.

Polenta.

An irresistible stew: Meatballs in a rich sauce

Meatball recipe in tomato sauce: Ground meat, potatoes, eggs, and herbs create airy meatballs. The sauce, made of tomatoes, spices, and garlic, adds a rich flavor to the dish.

Meatballs in Tomato Sauce.

Friday afternoon, wine in a glass, and kubba in the pot: Cue changes the game

The Tel Aviv bar opens Friday afternoons: Wines by the glass or half, vermouth & amaro in carafes, Chef Ben Cohen’s Daylight Drinking menu, and hamusta kubba until the pot is gone.

Cue.