A Burger a Week, And the Best Burger in New York

Posted on Oct 16, 2012 | 23 comments When I was home in New York over the summer, I had a standing Monday lunch date with my dad and sister. Although our lunch dates were nothing new, this summer they took on new purpose: We would eat a burger a week and decide which was our favorite. I’m not entirely sure where the idea stemmed from, but once we set our minds to it we stuck to the plan. For eight Mondays. That’s probably about...
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Smoky Cashew Salsa and a Nut Blog Hop

Posted on Sep 14, 2012 | 31 comments Have you ever gone to a restaurant and had something so extraordinary that it haunted you? That happened with nearly every dish we ate at Empellon, the upscale Mexican taqueria in New York opened by WD50′s former pastry chef, Alex Stupak. Although the restaurant came with high praise from good friends, I admit that I had my doubts as we stood in the crowded dining room on the stormiest...
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Eating our Way through the North of Israel

Posted on Jun 11, 2012 | 16 comments It was getting embarrassing. After living in Israel for two years, I still hadn’t been North of Tel Aviv or Jerusalem. Sure, I’ve explored the Negev far more than most people who live in “the center.” I’ve vacationed in Eilat and snorkeled in the Red Sea. I’ve hiked in Mitzpe Ramon, floated in the Dead Sea, and have even explored the tiny shuk in Ashkelon. I...
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Restaurants in Istanbul: A Brief Guide

Posted on Apr 25, 2012 | 39 comments Istanbul, formerly Constantinople, is a magical city. Mosques with Disney-style minarets dot the skyline while the syncopated calls to prayer drift from competing muezzin throats, aided by speakers to carry their call through the air. It’s eerie and beautiful, much like the city itself. And the food. Oh the food! Living in Israel, the flavors were familiar and I realized just how many Israeli...
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Israeli Food: A Primer

Posted on Oct 6, 2011 | 24 comments This article first appeared in Go Girl Magazine. Please check it out here! Last week marked my one year anniversary of living in Israel. Prior to moving here, I had never even visited the country, so was not entirely sure what to expect. Being a food writer, I was most excited about one thing: the food. As a fairly young country, Israeli cuisine is something that is still being defined, a mixture...
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Restaurants in Prague: An Abbreviated Guide

Posted on May 8, 2011 | 3 comments Maybe it’s the cobblestone streets and abundance of castles, or perhaps it’s the throngs of tourists at every turn, but Prague – and restaurants in Prague – feel a bit like Disneyland at times. That being said, it’s a stunningly beautiful city with gorgeous old buildings that retains the feel of an older, nostalgic Europe. And if you can manage to get away from the touristy...
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Restaurants in Berlin: An Abbreviated Guide

Posted on Apr 26, 2011 | 6 comments We may have only had a few days in Berlin, but we ate and drank our way through the city. This is by no means an exhaustive list, just a compilation of the (mostly budget) restaurants in Berlin we came across and found worth recommending. Berliners love their Asian and Middle East street food and the city is renowned for its falafel, doner kebab, hummus and more. Coming from Israel, we tried to...
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10 Days of Gluttony in New York

Posted on Jan 8, 2011 | 3 comments Even before our plane landed in New York, Evan and I had a comprehensive list of food that we wanted to eat. We only had 10 days, and we knew it would be a challenge. But we were up to it. Sure we can get most types of food in Be’er Sheva, but let’s be honest – nothing beats New York. So what made the list and what did we miss? Read on to find out: EAT: Agave: The truth is, I...
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Wining and Dining in Be’er Sheva

Posted on Dec 5, 2010 | 0 comments This past Wednesday marked not only the first night of Hanukkah, but also the inaugural event of Wine and Dine B7 (B7 stands for Be’er Sheva for the uninitiated out there). Started by Boston transplant and Be’er Sheva resident Amir Katz, Wine and Dine B7 is aimed primarily at the Anglo community in Be’er Sheva. Katz is hoping to draw attention to the culinary treasures that lie...
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The Castle

Posted on Oct 31, 2010 | 4 comments Let me start off by saying that I’m not even sure this place is called The Castle. It may also be called The Fortress, The Tower, or something else entirely. The sign is in Russian and we were given no menus during our visit. Whichever the case I’m not the kind of person who can resist a restaurant that advertises good beer and looks like it was transported from the Middle Ages. It...
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