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WOW! LET’S BLAME THE VICTEM, WHY DON’T WE?

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WOW! LET’S BLAME THE VICTEM, WHY DON’T WE?

Posted on February 25, 2008

In the current issue of Kashrus Magazine (Issue 138), in an article written by Rabbi Wikler (editor in chief) about the late Rav Shmuel Berenbaum, the following paragraph appears: “A similar thing occured less than two years ago. Shortly after the kashrus tragedy in Monsey, Rav Shmuel spoke about kashrus in a drasha that he Continue Reading »

NUNA

Posted on February 22, 2008

Back in the States, we would be hard pressed to find a neighborhood bar, the kind of place where everyone knows your name, AND the food is kosher! Nuna, in the Rechavia section of Jerusalem at 30 Aza St, is that kind of a place. The crowd is eclectic to say the least. It is Continue Reading »

GAVNA RESTAURANT

Posted on February 21, 2008

Located off the beaten track in the Gush, this restaurant boast an incredible ambiance as well as a commanding view of the valley below and of Beitar and Tel Aviv, way off in the distance. Five of us went there on a motzei shabbat (Sat. night). The place is rather small and it was packed. Continue Reading »

ISRAELI RESTAURANT GRIPES

Posted on February 20, 2008

We like eating out in Israel. The variety of kosher restaurants is nothing short of breathtaking. That does not mean, however, that all is well in J town or any other place in Israel. We do have some gripes. None of them are really major, but they are the little things that bug us. ICE Continue Reading »

RESTAURANT GRIPES

Posted on February 19, 2008

The following appeared on AOL. We think they are right on the money! Recitation of the Specials Would it really be so hard to print it out or write it on a board? That way we’d actually remember if the beet ‘n chive compote came with the lamb or the duck, and wouldn’t have to Continue Reading »

STARBUCKS THREE HOUR CLOSING

Posted on February 18, 2008

We read this article on AOL: Starbucks nationwide to close for emergency re-training Feb. 26 Posted Feb 13th 2008 7:46PM by Sarah Gilbert I know I’m not the only one who’s complained that Starbucks baristas don’t know how to make a decent latte any more. Far from its roots as the reliable place to get Continue Reading »

GABRIEL RESTAURANT

Posted on February 15, 2008

Every time we eat in Gabriel, we think it couldn’t get any better. And every time we go there, we find that they have found a way to make it even better. At some point, based on the pattern, they will achieve Aristotelian perfection! And believe us, they are not far off! Gabriel is a Continue Reading »

CLUB SAVINGS

Posted on February 14, 2008

Recently on AOL, an article in the business section featured a comparison of prices between Costco and Giant Supermarket. Here are some of the findings: Tropicana OJ, No Pulp:The unit cost at … Costco: $1.31 per quart Giant: $2.00 per quart Difference: $0.69 per quart Warehouse Savings: 53% Ritz Crackers:The unit cost at … Costco: Continue Reading »

KOSHER TODAY’S NEW FOODS FOR PESACH LIST

Posted on February 13, 2008

From Kosher Today (Monday, Feb 11, 2008): Exclusive: New Passover Products Health and Gourmet Items Lead Unprecedented Number of New 2008 Passover Items New York… by Eda Kram… The galaxy of new products for this coming Passover (eve of April 19 – April 27) spans almost every food category, but health and gourmet dominate at Continue Reading »

JOY GRILL- JERUSALEM

Posted on February 12, 2008

Four of us headed on over to 24 Emek Refaim for an amazing dinner at Joy Grill. We used to love eating at Joy Express- this is the grown up version. When we got to the restaurant, it was mobbed. They offered to seat us in the outside dining room. It was totally enclosed with Continue Reading »