Food

'Zoti': Fun vibe in Tel Aviv - restaurant review

It’s loud here, so it might not be the best place for a first date, but we’ve been married for so long that not being able to talk to each other is really not a big deal.

A variety of dishes from the Zoti restaurant in Tel Aviv.
Açaí: Tart, earthy, and not exactly what I was expecting.

Trying açaí at Oakberry Jerusalem: A not-so-sweet treat with sweet company - review

Reading with wine in a quiet library.

Wine talk: The grape and the word

Crispy potato cups.

In the kitchen with Henny: Celebrating in the sukkah


Israelis are still missing out on Modi'in

We thought Modi'in was just a city of malls along Route 443. After a few hours, however, we discovered a destination boasting original tourism initiatives, surprising nature spots, and excellent food

A city where more than half of the area is dedicated to open spaces. A bench in Modi'in.

You have another reason to head north: The best pizza we ate

After several difficult months, the Western Galilee is trying to return to the travel map with a celebration of art, agriculture, tourism, and culinary delights during the month of July.

Dor Pintel at Laga'at Basade

Azia 19: Unique Japanese food in Jerusalem - restaurant review

Comparing Azia 19 to the chain sushi restaurants that have sprung up all over Israel is like comparing a Porsche to a Honda.

Yasai uramaki at Azia 19.

Tire particles may contaminate crops and enter food chain, Israeli study finds

Around the world, some 1.5 billion tires are produced each year, and tire-wear particles are increasingly recognized as one of the largest sources of microplastic pollution.

A combine harvesting machine in the Hula Valley. The research provides an important missing link among road traffic emissions, soil contamination, and food production.

Gaza received more than triple of UN's food aid requirements during ceasefire, COGAT reveals

In its report, COGAT stated that the amount of food and other humanitarian supplies entering the Gaza Strip between October 2025 and June 2026 had "significantly exceeded" amounts set by the UN.

Palestinians gather to receive aid, including food supplies, at a distribution center in Gaza City, June 26, 2025

Poison apples: The danger hiding inside your favorite fruits

Inside some of the sweetest fruits hides a chemical defense mechanism the plant developed for itself, and it is found precisely in the part most of us never eat: the seed or pit.

Fruit and vegetables sit on display at Brixton Market, London, September 27, 2020.

Grandparents' secret: Why do children eat more there?

Why is a meal at Grandma and Grandpa's tastier, and what does it mean for children's nutrition?

Why is a meal at Grandma and Grandpa's tastier, and what does it mean for children's nutrition?

Biga: Something for everyone - restaurant review

A review of Biga highlights its European cafe ambitions, mall-based expansion, and mix of pastries, pasta, and upgraded dairy dishes.

Lasange

In the kitchen with Henny: American classics

This week, I want to focus on some real American classics, the foods that bring back memories and give us a little pride in the country we came from.

Potato salad

4 foods you should not keep for more than 48 hours

Many believe that the refrigerator completely stops bacterial growth, but food safety experts warn that some foods can become dangerous after just two days.

4 foods you should not keep for more than 48 hours