This is the Forward’s coverage of Jewish food, which draws influence from Israeli, Middle Eastern, Ashkenazi, Sephardic, Mizrahi, and Palestinian traditions, among others.
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The Schmooze Sacha Baron Cohen Serves Up Some Ethically-Sourced Human Meat
In some cultures, cannibalism is a way of life. From the Korowai, a group of Indonesian natives who still eat their fellow tribesmen, to the trend of gourmet cannibalism that once spread across China, the idea of consuming human flesh is something that inspires a strong reaction in most people. And while the consumption of…
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Food Michael Solomonov’s Dizengoff Closes Its Doors
In Manhattan’s brutal restaurant market, even a Forward Food Awards nomination doesn’t guarantee success. So it’s with a heavy heart that we’re reporting the imminent demise of Dizengoff, the rockin’ Israeli spot inside Chelsea Market from Philadelphia superstar chef Michael Solomonov and business partner Steve Cook. As the pair posted on Dizengoff’s Instagram feed last…
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Food After Pepsi Takeover, Sodastream CEO Says He’ll Keep Speaking His Mind
On Monday, PepsiCo Inc. announced it will acquire Israeli at-home water carbonation products company SodaStream International Ltd. for $3.2 billion in a bid to expand its sugar-reduced portfolio. The deal, expected to be completed in January 2019, will see SodaStream become a wholly-owned subsidiary of PepsiCo. At this point PepsiCo has no intention of relocating…
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Food Inside The Museum Of The Bible, This Chef Is Leading A Manna Revival
Beautiful gatherings in the biblical garden. Come see us on the 6th floor of the Museum of the Bible. #breakingmanna #feedingyourjourney ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ?: @photographybysimo A post shared by Manna by Chef Todd Gray (@breakingmanna) on Nov 25, 2017 at 6:45am PST Some call it a miracle food. Others dismiss it as filling, but bland. But…
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Food PepsiCo Is Buying Sodastream For $3.2 Billion
For a premium of $144 a share, snack and drink conglomerate Pepsico has agreed to purchase Sodastream, the controversial make-your-own soda company from Israel. “PepsiCo is finding new ways to reach consumers beyond the bottle,” said PepsiCo President Ramon Laguarta. Why now? According to Nielson’s data, the grocery store is on the decline, with 70%…
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Food The Top 11 Jew-ish Cookbooks Coming Out This Fall
1.Now & Again by Julia Turshen– Out September 4, Chronicle Books This cookbook is an ode to leftovers, created by a woman who understands that social change begins at the table. What’s being served? Who gets to sit at these tables? Turshen answers these questions in her subtly pro-sustainability cookbook that tells you not only…
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Food Meet The Woman Turning Bagels Into A Gourmet Food
Black Seed Bagels’ Executive Chef Dianna Daoheung eats at least two bagels a day, every day. Now that Black Seed Bagels is opening up its fourth storefront, Daoheung doesn’t have time to hand-make every single bagel at the self-described “modern day bagel shop steeped in old world traditions.” But she still makes sure to try…
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Food Where To Find Kosher Haggis — Yes, It Exists.
Haggis is the national delicacy of Scotland and it’s not exactly known for its Jewish appeal. It’s a type of pudding made up of the liver, heart and lungs of a sheep, mixed with beef and oatmeal, seasoned with onion, cayenne pepper and other spices, then packed into a sheep’s stomach to be boiled. On…
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