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Russ & Daughters’ Aussie Cousin?
There’s been an upswing in Jewish food openings down under. First we learned that Israeli chef Hila Solomon is bringing a version of Spoons, her popular Jerusalem restaurant, to Sydney. She’ll host Spoons pop-up lunches and dinners at the art-filled apartment she owns in Australia’s biggest city; cooking classes are also on tap. And now…
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When Donald Trump Served First Ever Kosher Meal at Mar-a-Lago
Donald Trump — honoree at the June 21, 2000 UJA- Federation of New York Hotel and Real Estate “First Visionary of the Century Award” Dinner—arrived at The Pierre with stunning model Melania Knauss on his arm. Black tie well-wishers included hotelier Jonathan Tisch, publicist Howard Rubenstein (who said the Hamotzi) his wife Amy, Broadway producer…
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What Happens With Latkes in Las Vegas Stays There
Two splashy Las Vegas venues have unveiled special Hanukkah menus. At the MGM Grand’s CRUSH , Chef William DeMarco will serve up braised veal shank with apple latkes and horsderadish sour cream. And atLa Cave Wine & Food Hideaway at the Wynn Las Vegas, look for crispy duck breast with sweet potato latkes and purple…
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This ‘Mirage’ Will Help You Cope With Losing the Carnegie Deli
More news from Sin City: If you’re despairing over the December 31 closing of the Carnegie Deli, here’s a reminder that there’s still an ersatz version at the Mirage hotel. “The triple-decker turkey club, open-faced Reuben and the pastrami and corned beef combo known as the Woody Allen are the most popular bites, still stacked…
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Would You Try This 220-Year-Old Canadian Jewish Beer?
When the Museum of Jewish Montreal stumbled across a handwritten beer recipe from the 1790s, they quickly realized they had uncovered a precious slice of Canadian Jewish history. But little did they know that a few months later, Montrealers would be able to sample the historic brew — and it would sell out to rave…
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Why PBS’s ‘Hugs and Knishes’ Left Me Cold and Hungry
Public television has a pretty good idea of which side its donations are buttered on. So when it’s fundraising time, the network rolls out Jewish-themed documentaries: “Life in the Jewish Bronx,” “Life in the Shtetl” and “Life in Jewish Brooklyn.” (As a Bronxite, I have to wonder what kind of life that possibly could have…
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Why Brazilian Jews Are Celebrating Historic UN Vote on Israel With Prime Beef and a Ton of Garlic
JTA — Brazilian Jews rarely require excuses for combining their love for a good party with their other great passion: red meat. Weddings, bar mitzvahs, britot — even funerals — all serve as perfectly legitimate pretexts for throwing churrascos, the Portuguese-language word for barbecues featuring morsels served rodizio-style: Meat that is sliced for each diner…
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Is Zagat Guide Ignoring New York Kosher Restaurants?
Your tax dollars at work: New York City councilman David G. Greenfield is calling on the restaurant-guide giant Zagat to up its coverage of kosher eateries. The 2017 guide has “none of the delicious kosher dining options” that exist in Brooklyn, Greenfield’s district, he said. It does list eight Big Apple kosher spots this year,…
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Recipes Ivanka Trump’s Broccoli Kugel (for Real)
I don’t know why it took me so long to start wondering what the kosher Kushners eat at home. I guess I was a little preoccupied with the more, well, political aspects of the election. But Ivanka Trump is known to keep a kosher home, and while I gather she’s not the one whipping up…
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This Jewish Fairy Godmother Is Handing Out Surprise Shabbat Treats
My doorbell rang one recent Friday, and when I answered the door a smiling stranger handed me a paper gift bag. Inside, there was a small, fragrant challah from Zucker Bakery and a hand-written note: “Hi Liza,” it said. “You’ve been touched by the Friday Fairy! We hope you have a great weekend and enjoy…
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This is What Happens at a Fake Katz’s Deli in Miami Beach
Katz’s is opening in Miami Beach this week. Sort of. The new “deli” inside the Deauville Beach Resort is actually a sly art installation that riffs on South Florida’s faded Jewish identity — and the gentrification that strangled it. In a wood-paneled room whose “wall of fame” includes gallerists and scenesters — picture headshots on…
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