Michael Kaminer
By Michael Kaminer
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Food T-Shirt Pays Homage to Toronto Market’s Jewish History
Spotted in one of the hippest design stores in Toronto’s Kensington Market: A teal-green T-shirt emblazoned with the word “Kosher” in Hebrew, along with a Hebrew transliteration of the neighborhood’s name. It’s the newest addition to the lineup of homemade tees at Model Citizen, but the first to pay homage to Kensington Market’s rich Jewish…
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Food Caplansky’s Reopens After Winning Toronto Court Case
After an Ontario Supreme Court ruling in the restaurant’s favor, Caplansky’s re-opened for business on June 11. Caplansky’s, which helped kick-start Toronto’s artisan-deli revival, was evicted from its Kensington Market-area space June 7, the Toronto Star reported. Founder Zane Caplansky told the Star last week that he has no idea why landlord Walter Kung changed…
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Food Japan’s Israeli Food Wave — and More Need-to-Know Food News
Israeli food’s been getting an unlikely stage in Japan. Costco stores have been hosting Israeli food festivals, according to Jewish Business News, with matzo, pita, tahini and wines getting a showcase. More of the Week’s Top Food News Drama in Toronto: Caplansky’s Deli Evicted Marzipan Bakery’s Rugelach Arrives Stateside — Rejoice! Getting Baked at a…
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Food Brooklyn’s Gefilteria Team Heads West
Liz Alpern and Jeffrey Yoskowitz, the artisan-food wizards behind Brooklyn’s Gefilteria, are in the midst of a week-long residency at Coastal Roots Farm in San Diego, California, where sustainable farming is the mission. More of the Week’s Top Food News Japan’s Israeli Food Wave and More Need-to-Know Food News Drama in Toronto: Caplansky’s Deli Evicted…
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Food Marzipan Bakery’s Rugelach Arrives Stateside — Rejoice!
If you’ve been to Jerusalem’s Marzipan Bakery and can’t stop dreaming of its chocolaty rugelach, you’re in luck. The company’s finally started selling its wares in supermarkets stateside. The treats are baked in Israel and shipped frozen. More of the Week’s Top Food News Drama in Toronto: Caplansky’s Deli Evicted Getting Baked at a Pot-Infused…
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Food Getting Baked at a Pot-Infused Shabbat Dinner
Video of the week: “Stoned Shabbat Dinner,” which showcases traditional recipes with, um, an extra ingredient. Let’s just say the candles aren’t the only thing that’s lit at this festive meal. Rosenberg’s Bagels owner Jeff Rosenberg, AKA Jeff the 4/20 Chef, is your guide. He’s in Denver, natch. Related Welcome to Pot Shabbat Magic Matzo…
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Food Michael Tisch Gets a Slice of Roberta’s
Ultra-hip Brooklyn pizza joint Roberta’s is as hot now as it was when it opened in 2008. But an investment by a member of the billionaire Tisch family has some fearing the Bushwick restaurant will lose its mojo. More of This Week’s Food News Four Season’s Restaurant’s Jewish Soul Wexler’s Spreading Lox Love in L.A….
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Food Four Seasons Restaurant’s Jewish Soul
There are several Jewish connections to the relocation story of New York’s legendary Four Seasons restaurant, whose long run in its iconic midtown space will end July 19. More of This Week’s Food News Wexler’s Spreading Lox Love in L.A. Shuka Truck Really Gets Around! Reubens in Berlin and All the Week’s Food News As…
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