All the openings (and closures too, if only we didn't need them), new menus and limited edition dishes, festivals and holidays, special meals, and once-a-year events (we wanted to mention New Year's Eve, but we realized long ago that almost every fortnight there's some "International Day" here, and in our places, that's reason enough for an event).
A chef who hosts and a chef who also hosts, a restaurant that dresses up and a team that changes places, why not, really. A dish that receives its own roof (and walls), but a "hole in the wall" is significant enough for us to report. Eilat and Haifa, Sharon and Shfela, and Tel Aviv (but in no way only it).
In short, get ready for the food news of Israel. And this time - a tasty and festive journey from north to south, with all the stops along the way. And that's just the first course.
Bon appétit!
George & John, Tel Aviv
The restaurant led by Tomer Tal and Drisco Hotel where it is located offer a "Fly for the Night" package for the holiday.
The deal (April 22-24) includes two nights, sunset on the hotel roof with wine and beer, breakfast, and a special holiday dinner with a menu including (with matzah or bread), a first and main course of choice, a couple's dessert, water, and soda. Price: starting at NIS 3,300.
Keton, Tel Aviv
The Eastern-European restaurant led by Orna Raskin celebrates Passover with a rich festive menu and closing hospitality evenings.
You can find here, among other things, a Seder plate according to tradition, colorful salads by weight, chopped liver and chopped liver, gefilte fish and kneidelech, classic chicken soup and duck confit, beef tongue and beef steak, cholent and tzimmes, and also desserts like Kugel noodles, biscuit cake, and compote.
Sender, Tel Aviv
The long-standing Eastern-European restaurant led by Zami Shraiber celebrates Passover according to its tradition, with a varied and colorful menu of ready-made food and closing corners, and much more.
Here, among other things, you will find gefilte fish and egg salad with shmaltz, chopped liver and homemade haroset, stuffed matzah with mushrooms and fried onions, chicken soup with matzah balls, and kneidelech, main courses such as goose leg in orange and plum sauce, schnitzel in matzo meal, oven-baked chicken with dried fruits, and beef patties in sauce, sweet and sour, and roasted beans, and also desserts like chocolate mousse cake, "Earth Song" roulade, and dried fruit compote.
Villa Mare, Tel Aviv
The happy restaurant on the promenade celebrates Passover with a Seder according to its tradition, traditional and updated together.
The event, which will take place on Monday (April 22, 18:45-22:00), will include a giant buffet table, generous pouring of wine, and lots of food. Here, among other things, will be Matthias with potatoes and onions, roast beef with mustard aioli, chicken liver pâté with cherry jam and pistachios, lox, ikra, and gefilte fish with horseradish of course, fillet of Denis, beef lasagna, main courses like asado and short ribs, profiteroles, and also mango sorbet for dessert. Price: NIS 550, NIS 450 for children up to 12 years old.
Tandoori
The duo of Indian restaurants by Reena Pushkarna - Tandoori Lands End in Tel Aviv and Tandoori in Herzliya - celebrates Passover with a Seder dinner in an Indian atmosphere.
The event, which will take place on April 22, will offer an unlimited buffet and special dishes for the center of the table at a price of NIS 290 per person (and half of that for children aged 3-11). Here, among other things, you will find a traditional blessing plate, garlic naan and matzah flour naan, kneidelech soup, lamb in almond and saffron sauce, Kashmiri pilaf rice, lots of curry, stews, and supplements, desserts of choice like rice pudding and halva or chocolate fondant, and hot and cold drinks.
Shtroudl, Haifa
The excellent Haifa restaurant maintains tradition and celebrates Passover with a generous Seder, and mainly liberating.
Here, among other things, you will find slow-cooked lamb shank with oven-baked potatoes, whole grilled fish in the oven with a tomato stew, hummus, eggplant, and tahini, oven-roasted beef fillet with mashed potatoes and vegetables, and also a tabbouleh salad with Labneh and almonds.
Yotvata Inn
The essential stop on the way to Eilat celebrates Passover with a special menu and no less special ice cream.
There will be a meat buffet served with its own carving that will continue to serve its hits - beef and chicken, burgers (including kosher rolls), schnitzels, hot sides, and salads - for NIS 64 per business meal, as well as locally produced haroset-flavored gelato, in the style of Italian gelato, based on milk and cream from the dairy of course.
MyYain
Nati Na'im's wine activation venture continues its festival tradition, holding two major Passover events and also adding a fun and challenging vineyard map for wine drinkers.
The wine festival in Jerusalem will take place on April 11 and will offer dozens of wineries and importers, free tastings, and generous stands of local distilleries. A week later (April 18), the joy will be doubled in Tel Aviv, with a promise of free parking on any wine purchase.
The winery map is already cut to the original and more equal holiday gifts, in a large poster format that includes marking of 100 wineries throughout the country, and an invitation to a journey of leaps between them.
Jacko Fish
The Tel Aviv sea anchor of Effi Allouf celebrates Passover with shining meter-high showcases, a variety of options, and many tasty choices.
Here, among other things, you will find beef and Denis fillet, sea bass and fish patties, lox, salmon, prince, and tuna - whole, filleted with or without skin, ground, chopped, and ready to go.
Moses Shop
Moses Shop The burger chain of the BBB Group celebrates Passover with a special menu, kosher of course.
On the menu, offered at ten branches throughout the country (including Herzliya, Rosh HaAyin, Kadima Tzoran, Dimona, Bat Yam, and Beersheba), there will be, among other things, root vegetable salad and Caesar salad, the "Old School" and Art Burger, My Way burger with smoked brisket strips, as well as schnitzels and chips, of course.
TNX
The social gift network is preparing for the holiday with excellent content packages and surprises, with even greater added value.
You can find here, among other things, chocolate and wine boxes, spa and design packages, snacks and tea blends, candles, Passover Haggadot, and also branded options for businesses and companies - all packaged by people with disabilities.
Yummi
The Israeli cooking website is gearing up for the holiday with diverse options for the Seder night, and promises of packages, discounts, and plenty of tasty dishes.
There will be dozens of kitchens and options here, including Grandma's home cooking - almost every grandma, in fact - emphasis on Paleo and vegan cuisine, and exceptional responsiveness to customer needs.
Yummi