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Citing the antisemitic backlash the restaurant faced during the war in Gaza, Beejhy Barhany, owner of the kosher Tsion Cafe in Harlem—the only Ethiopian-Israeli restaurant in NYC—has announced that it is shutting down regular dining service, opting instead for a new model focused on immersive experiences. According to the New York Jewish Week, “that means … The only Ethiopian-Israeli restaurant in NYC is turning into a cultural event space

If your culinary tastes skew plant-based, this one’s for you: Avant Garden—the upscale vegan restaurant from Overthrow Hospitality, the group behind several of NYC’s kosher vegetarian favorites—hosts a special six-course Jain dinner once a month. First of all, what exactly is Jain? Rooted in the ancient Indian religion of Jainism, Jain cuisine follows a strict … This kosher restaurant on Avenue A serves a unique plant-based, 6-course Jain tasting menu once a month

A homemade knäckebröd-style crisp bread, a seemingly classic margherita pizza topped with intensely savory dried shiitake mushrooms, a build-it-yourself BBQ halibut taco served with Korean daikon: these aren’t the kinds of dishes kosher palates are used to. Perhaps, with the opening of Libbi at 205 East 81st Street on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, that will … At Abaita, chef Davide Donagrandi gives us what we want. At Libbi, he gives us what we need.

Buba Bureka, the first-ever burekas-only shop in New York City, opened in 2025 and immediately went viral—and, as of today, kosher palates will understand why: the eatery at 193 Bleecker Street in Greenwich Village is officially certified kosher under IKC. There’s something to be said about limits: although New York restaurants’ astounding variety of culinary … Viral NYC hotspot Buba Bureka is now certified kosher!

Malka Dumbo’s special dinner series spotlighting different wines and cuisines continues this week with “An Evening in Tarragone,” a special prix-fixe dinner celebrating Spanish food, culture and wine that’s happening on Wednesday, February 4. Although the Spanish-inspired tasting menu is sure to satisfy curious kosher palates, it’s the wine portion of the evening that will … Drink wines from the only kosher winery in all of Spain at Malka Dumbo this week

Date night is about intention. Where you sit, what you order, who you’re with, the energy of the room and, yes, what you’re hoping the night might turn into. In the kosher dining world, that calculus has finally gotten more interesting. Gone are the days when a kosher menu was the only thing couples had … Best kosher date night restaurants in NYC

Let’s make one thing clear: we’re very picky about pizza. Though many consider it a simple food, a proper pie demands real care and attention. The crust should be thin and lightly charred, with a texture that feels airy rather than heavy. Tomato sauce matters, too—American tomatoes skew sweeter than their Italian counterparts, which means … Where to find the best kosher pizza in NYC

Pitmaster, the Israeli BBQ spot that’s more of an interactive dining experience than a straight-up restaurant, is officially crossing the ocean. The brand is set to open its first-ever U.S. locations later this year. According to YeahThat’sKosher, Pitmaster will kick things off in Florida, with a Miami-area outpost slated for Aventura sometime after Passover. New … Israeli live-fire BBQ dinner-and-show restaurant Pitmaster is opening in NYC

When dating my now-husband, I used to describe him to friends as home. He wasn’t perfect, but he felt warm, secure, familiar in a way that was grounding. Oddly enough, a Thursday night at Malka in DUMBO—celebrity chef Eyal Shani’s Israeli kosher restaurant, with another location on the Upper East Side of Manhattan—evokes the same … Thursday nights at Malka feel like a trip to Tel Aviv

It’s very difficult to create a single, universal list of the best kosher restaurants in New York City. For one, there’s a big distinction between meat-centric and dairy-centric eateries—almost like comparing drama and comedy categories during awards season. It doesn’t always feel fair to pit them against each other and, yet, they are two sides … The 16 best kosher restaurants in NYC right now