Food review

Café La Lush: very good food in Ashdod - restaurant review

Café La Lush, a very large restaurant that opened two months ago, is open all day and definitely worth a visit.

A dish at Cafe La Lush in Ashdod.
A schnitzel meal at Oscar's, in Tel Aviv.

Oscar’s: Will schnitzel served on white tablecloths make it in Tel Aviv? - restaurant review

PistVanilla ice cream with cherries and 'edible' flowers.

Caesarea Golf Club’s Mariposa: Kosher dining hits above par - review

A pannacotta dessert dish at Portofino

Portofino: A jump into Italy in Modi'in - restaurant review


Deli Vino: More than just wine - review

Located in the modern Piano Center shopping plaza, it’s a welcome addition to the Ir Yamim neighborhood – combining local and international influences in a casual, flavor-forward setting.

 Chef Tom Levy at Deli Vino.

Mamilla Hotel: A real treat for Israeli hotel breakfast - review

The breakfast costs NIS 140 per person, and I think it offers very good value for money.

 Breakfast at the Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem.

Casa Lavi: A perfect la merienda experience in Jerusalem - review

At Casa Lavi, there are all sorts of sweet treats: muffins, brownies, cookies, and pastries – something for everyone.

 Casa Lavi.

Salon Yevani: Greeks bearing gifts in Herzliya - review

The brains behind Salon Yevani, situated in the Daniel Hotel in Herzliya Pituah, belong to renowned chef Guy Peretz, so we knew the food would be creative and inspired.

 Salon Yevani

Rak Marak: Seriously sensational soups - review

Rak Marak not only serves seven sublime varieties of fresh soup but also offers plant-based proteins, legumes, and carbs to accompany your cup of soup

 Soups from Rak Marak.

Rova Alef: Celebrating fresh catches at Tel Aviv's Elkonin Hotel - review

After reopening in 2022 with a non-kosher, seafood-forward restaurant, the team has reintroduced the space as Rova Alef, an upscale kosher fish and dairy dining experience.

 Rova Alef

Kempinski: Topnotch breakfast at a Tel Aviv hotel - review

Hotels in Israel are renowned for their great breakfasts, and the one at the David Kempinski is an outstanding example of what a truly great breakfast has to offer.

 Breakfast at the David Kempinski hotel in Tel Aviv.

BP restaurant: A gourmet restaurant at an Israeli gas station - review

We have visited BP on the Coastal Highway several times, and we both got the distinct impression this time that it is aiming to be less of a diner and more of an upmarket restaurant.

 BP restaurant

Bar 22: A hip bar at Jerusalem’s Inbal Hotel - review

Bar 22 is a great place for a date night or a girls’ night out. I already texted my Ladies Who Drink and suggested we hold our next birthday celebration there.

 Bar 22 at the Inbal Hotel in Jerusalem.

Spring in the Holy Land: Staying protein-strong and well nourished

We hope the list will help you decide where to get your supplemental protein so that you have the energy to enjoy all the activities suited to the upcoming warmer weather. 

 Herbalife protein powder