Food

Kibbutz Dafna is gradually becoming a genuine tourist destination – complete with pizza on the lawn, a vintage motorcycle museum, ice cream, and soon a deli featuring artisanal cheeses and wine.

''The Stables Market'' is set to open on August 27 at Pardes Hanna's Artists' Stables, offering farmers' stalls, boutique wineries, local food, music, and a rustic atmosphere.

Maj. Gen. (res.) Amiram Levin invests in Israeli agritech start-up GreenOnyx, partnering with the Tiv Taam chain to bring its once-exclusive super-vegetable to the mass market.

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

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Among vineyards, wineries, medieval towns, and countryside hotels, we discovered Dolce far niente - and found that doing nothing takes real planning.

A one-time chef's dinner at Shaharut became a peaceful desert stay with Edom views, local food, yoga, pools, and a cocktail class.

You can’t tell Tandoori’s story without mentioning Rina Pushkarna, who founded the restaurant and still runs it today, with her son also involved.

I salute the export managers representing Israel at this time. They have to cope with pressures from within and difficulties abroad, but continue to bravely represent Israel.

Cottage cheese pancakes, bright veggie wraps, delicious pizza pinwheels, and apple cinnamon oat squares.