Food

Food shortages and rising costs: UN agency warns of global food crisis if Hormuz remains blocked

The closure of the narrow waterway, which normally carries around a fifth of global Liquified Natural Gas supplies, will have a rippling impact beyond the Middle East, Maximo Torero warned.

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.
A farmer sprinkles fertiliser on crops in a field on the outskirts of Amritsar on April 9, 2026.

Hormuz closure cripples fertilizer trade, causing ripple effect on food security - analysis

Noema, doner skewer.

Three intriguing culinary stops in Tel Aviv and its surroundings

Hayerushalmit Seafood Kebab.

The name may be misleading: The Jaffa food stall that gives the grill a masterclass


The end of the argument: The big winner in the heated Shawarma showdown of greater Tel Aviv

Side by side, sidewalk to sidewalk on the same street, the veteran Shemesh faces off against the successful Efendi. We visited both and came back with a knockout victory.

Shemesh vs. Efendi Shawarma.

Unpretentious gourmet: The Rehovot bistro taking on the big city

Cafe Cesar is a 20-year-old institution with dishes that rival top Tel Aviv restaurants. Recently moved to a stylish New York–inspired space, and well worth the drive to Rehovot.

Cezar Rehovot Winter Menu.

The restaurant bringing "all-you-can-eat" back to center stage – at a 1990s price

The new Aladino restaurant at DCITY brings back the "all-you-can-eat" format with a rich meat buffet, drinks, and desserts for just NIS 149.

Aladino.

No need to stand by the stove – the fastest chocolate malabi ever made, simply amazing

Chocolate Malabi with a hint of roses: A light dessert with almond milk, silan, and cocoa, ready quickly, served chilled with fruits or nuts – sweet and rich flavors.

Chocolate Malabi.

This is breakfast, yes, but also a wake-up service

The terrace of Café 65 wakes up the boulevard with brunch. You can dream of Europe.

Café 65

Escaping reality: Eilat offers 100 free activities until March, under Home Front Command guidelines

Despite the challenging times, the southern city offers a break with the “101 Experiences, 0 Shekels” project: workshops, tastings, live music and guest chefs in dozens of free events.

Eilat 100 offers activities for free until the end of March

The chef behind two culinary gems is opening a street food eatery

Chef Alaa Mousa, a leading figure in Haifa’s culinary scene, continues to run the successful restaurants Lux and Crudo and has now added a younger, more casual sister concept.

SALT Eatery.

A sweet box that is a rescue flight from Dubai, a little different

Indulgence as indulgence should be, and a little more: Dubai-style halva from Achva.

Dubai-style halva, Achva

Exploring Vitkin Winery’s tastings and dairy menu in Kfar Vitkin - review

Experience the best of Vitkin Winery with unique wine tastings and creative dairy dishes in the heart of Kfar Vitkin. A must-visit for wine lovers.

Menu option at Vitkin Winery.

A sweet break: A nostalgic recipe with strawberries and whipped cream

A soft and spongy Sabrina cake recipe by Sigalit Segev-Egozi, featured on the Instagram page israeli_kitchen@. What more could you want?

Strawberries: Beneficial for Heart Health.