Katherine Martinelli
By Katherine Martinelli
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Food Microbreweries in Israel, A Hopping
As a young country with no legacy of beer brewing, the recent rise of microbreweries in Israel has been nothing short of remarkable. And the new breed of Israeli brew masters isn’t just sticking to the rule book. They’re being creative with their brews, incorporating local flavors and putting their own stamp on an ancient…
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Food Tasting Israel: Culinary Tours of the Holy Land
Until recently, kibbutzniks came to Israel to experience communal living, pilgrims of all religions came to bask in the spiritual glow of Jerusalem, and revelers came to party in Tel Aviv — but gourmands? That all began to change a few years ago, as boutique farming and winemaking took root in the Negev, Mahane Yahuda…
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Food The Politics of Food in Jerusalem’s Old City
Less than a week after the devastating bombing outside the Central Bus Station in Jerusalem, the city came together to celebrate one thing that has the potential to truly unite us all: food. The Old City Food Festival, which spanned March 27-31, was conceived as a culinary tourism event that would encompass all four quarters…
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Food Shabbat Meals: Chicken Marbella Revisited
Growing up in New York City I had no shortage of Jewish friends, and yet it wasn’t until I moved to Israel seven months ago that I went to my first Shabbat dinner. Besides occasionally lighting candles and saying a prayer over a loaf of challah with my in-laws, Friday was just another day in…
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Food From Schnitzel to Gourmet Markets, Seeking Out the Best Food in Tel Aviv
Vibrant Tel Aviv manages to pack in the energy of New York, the leisurely pace of Florence, and a Mediterranean climate to boot. While the political and religious soul of Israel may lie in Jerusalem, the youth and vigor can be found in rowdy yet cultured Tel Aviv. The city is home to numerous galleries…
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Food Bringing a World of Mezze to Your Table
Mezze — a brightly colored selection of dips, salads, olives and pickle vegetables — is ever-present on the Israeli table, both at restaurants and in the home. Much like the small bowls of salads and cheeses that accompany the Israeli breakfast, a variety of mezze will crowd a table along with the requisite breads to…
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Food From Markets to Haute Kosher Cuisine, Where To Eat in Jerusalem
Jerusalem may be the epicenter of all that is holy in the Holy Land, but it has also quietly evolved into a food lover’s paradise. While its younger sister — flashy, trendy Tel Aviv — gets most of the attention in the culinary media, Jerusalem is content without the hubbub (there’s enough of that around…
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Food Bringing Israeli Breakfast to Your Kitchen
As a young country that is still working to define its culinary culture, Israel has few dishes to call its own. But breakfast in Israel is another story entirely. Italians are known for a quick bite and shot of espresso and Americans love their gluttonous, hung-over weekend brunches (stuffed French toast, anyone?). Israelis, however, strike…
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