Archive for February, 2009
THE EL AL LOUNGE
We recently flew Business Class on El Al both to and from Israel. (We did it on points- there is no way we could have afforded it otherwise!) The nice thing about flying First or Business Class is that you get use of the private El Al lounge. The lounge in Tel Aviv, offered free [...]
In: Kosher Restaurant Reviews
LA GUTA
Formerly in Nachalat Shiva, La Guta reopened on Derech Beit Lechem at the beginning of February. While we admit that every place is entitled to a “shake out cruise,” La Guta will need lots of work if they are to succeed. The place is lovely. You are seated in one of a series of rooms, [...]
In: Kosher Restaurant Reviews
KOSHER FAST FOOD- MMMMMM
You just gotta love a country with kosher Mickey D, kosher Burger King, Kosher Sbarros Pizza and kosher Pizza Hut. Truth be told, the pizza is lousy, but it sure is a kick to go to those places and order! Similarly, we have been to KFC (also known as the church of chicken) and to [...]
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DINNER AT HECHATZER
We wrote about this restaurant once before when it was called Hechatzer shel Pini. New name, great food! Five of us went and had the chef’s tasting menu. At IS 180 ($45) pp it is the best bargain in town. For starters, you get fresh, hot stick rolls. A number of enticing salads are put [...]
In: Kosher Restaurant Reviews