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Israel-Inspired Eatery Opens in Chicago
Hey, why the long “E”? Because the name of the restaurant is Ema — as in “mother” — and it’s finally open in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. Chef C.J. Jacobson’s menu is inspired by his time in Israel as a professional volleyball player. Spicy hummus, lamb kefta kebabs, kebabs, fresh salads and house-made bread are…
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Jewish Ramen Hits the Hamptons
The world’s most famous Jewish ramen chef will host a one-night pop-up in East Hampton, New York, this month. Ivan Orkin of the celebrated Ivan Ramen will team with local joint Momi Ramen on a dinner showcasing Japanese starters from both restos and a flight of four ramens concocted for the event. It’s $60 per…
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Carnegie Deli Offers Ode to Fiddler With ‘If I Were a ‘Wich Man’ Sammy
New York’s Carnegie Deli has unveiled a new sandwich inspired by Fiddler on the Roof, whose Broadway revival has been a smash. The “If I Were a Wich Man” dresses corned beef and brisket (“from the butcher Lazar Wolf, of course,” according to the Carnegie website), with add-ons like “Tevye the Dairyman’s” Swiss cheese (“because…
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Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest Is My Sport
I have always lacked both talent and interest in athletics, making many “fun” Fourth of July activities (anything involving physical exertion) not so “fun” for me. However, this year, I looked forward to taking part in a very unique sporting competition: the Nathan’s hot dog eating contest. The Fourth of July weekend was one in…
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Pita Is Hot, Hot, Hot at New San Francisco Falafel Spot
The first thing that caught my eye when I entered the new Sababa restaurant in San Francisco was an old advertising poster for Jaffa oranges — showing an Arab orange vendor sitting on a blanket smoking a hookah with a fellow Arab who has ridden up on a donkey. It harkened back to a different…
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My Berry Breakfast in Krakow
Last week, my family and I flew to Poland to attend the Jewish Culture Festival in Krakow. Now in its 26th year, the festival brings together thousands of musicians, artists and fans from around the city and globe to explore Krakow’s storied — and largely lost — Jewish past, and celebrate with more than a…
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Chocolate Syringes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Just when you recovered from the long weekend comes World Chocolate Day on July 7th. And Israeli-owned chocolate emporium Max Brenner in New York’s Union Square is stepping up to the plate with a Pina Chocolada drink, Melting Chocolate Truffle cake and, um, chocolate syringes. But the kicker is chocolate selfies – yes, images by…
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Ashkenazi Cooking Classes With a View
Author and foodie Suzanne Parker, who splits her time between Queens and Woodstock, New York, is offering Cooking Classes with a View at her upstate home. Lessons focus on Ashkenazi staples like potato knishes and cheese blintzes. Classes take place “on a mountainside in Shady, just outside Woodstock, in a house blessed with a spectacular…
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Zagat Awards a Few of Our Fave Young Restaurant Peeps
Zagat released its annual 30 under 30 list for New York, and many of the names should sound familiar to Forward fans. Among them: Chloe Coscarelli, 28, chef and co-Founder, by CHLOE, a kosher vegan spot; Jake Dell, 27, owner/top dog, Katz’s Delicatessen, Zach Frankel, 29, owner/director of operations, Frankel’s Delicatessen & Appetizing; and Max…
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Finding Faith in a Glass of Homemade Kombucha
Becky O’Brien’s delicious homemade kombucha helped her connect to the everyday miracles around us. It was faith that made me do it. Despite all my doubts and disbelief, I figured that if other people can make a little seed turn into food, then so can I! And lo and behold, I did it. Well, not…
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A Smoked Fish Primer
Eating smoked fish for breakfast is a rite of passage for any Jewish food fan. And for true devotees, nothing brings joy like a bagel spread just so with cream cheese and layered with piles of silky, coral-colored cured salmon slices. But for those of us who did not grow up accompanying our dads to…
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