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Mama’s Vegetarian in Philly has Permanently Closed

Known as Philadelphia’s best falafel joint, Mama’s Vegetarian wowed Jews and non-Jews alike with their pareve falafel and sabich options. The restuarant closed temporarily last summer due to renovations to the building, but the landlord will not be renewing the kosher eatery’s lease. Opened in 2005, Mama’s was one of the kosher icons of Philly’s […]

NEW Kosher Asian Street Food Restaurant in LA: The Sidewalk

Brand new in Los Angeles is The Sidewalk, a kosher Asian restaurant serving up traditional Thai, Japanese, and Vietnamese street food. With its truly traditional offerings, The Sidewalk fills a previously untouched niche in the LA kosher community. The menu showcases noodle and rice bowls, including the ramen chicken noodle bowl and the crispy chili […]

New Kosher Restaurant in the Catskills: King of Delancey

After many months of cooking every Shabbat meal, with no relief via meal invitations, the brand new King of Delancey offers families a break just as they are starting to escape to their bungalows in the Catskills. The restaurant opens June 28th within Vacation Village in Loch Sheldrake. (This follows our February news story of […]

MASTER LIST: Kosher Restaurants w/ Outdoor Seating [US & Canada]

As many states begin to open up their businesses in various phases, outdoor seating has become a crucial component to keeping kosher restaurants open and slowing the spread of the coronavirus. The list below is of current kosher restaurants (as of the publishing date listed above) open with outdoor seating. If this list is missing […]

NEW in LA: Kosher Street Food MexiCali Restaurant: Lenny’s Casita

Chef Lenny of Charcoal Grill, known for its delicious Middle Eastern and Israeli cuisine, is the chef and owner of the brand new Lenny’s Casita in Los Angeles. Chef Lenny left Charcoal to open his own restaurant just before the pandemic hit and restaurants were forced to shut down. Instead of pausing his plans, Chef […]

NEW: Kosher Burger Joint in Brooklyn: Truffle Craft Burgers & Grill

Located on Avenue J in the heart of Midwood, the new Truffle Craft Burgers & Grill is yet another new addition to the Brooklyn kosher food scene. Their menu includes the Wagyu Truffle Burger, as well as classic beef and chicken burgers. The restaurant also offers its signature beef shawarma, and a wide selection of […]

Chef Meir Adoni News: Closing Blue Sky and Lumina in Tel Aviv; Opening Yam in Jerusalem & Dvash in London

World renowned Chef Meir Adoni, known for his upscale restaurants around the world, now has his two kosher restaurants in Tel Aviv, Blue Sky & Lumina, closed. Both located in the Carlton Hotel, Blue Sky was a prestigious rooftop brunch & fish restaurant and Lumina was an upscale meat restaurant. The two restaurants closed during […]

Kosher Slurpee Flavor List 2020 (U.S. & Canada)

The following list of Slurpee flavors is marked as “recommended” as kosher by the CRC in the US and by the MK in Canada. They are not officially kosher certified by either organization unless otherwise noted. Special note from the CRC: THE FOLLOWING SLURPEE FLAVORS ARE NOT CERTIFIED KOSHER: HORCHATA OLE` ORANGE BANG SMOOTHIE STRAWBERRY […]

New Kosher Drive-In Outdoor Restaurant on Long Island by RAM Caterers

RAM Caterers of Long Island has turned its catering hall facility (the beautiful Old Westbury Hebrew Congregation) into a drive-in restaurant with tons of outdoor seating. This is a great initiative by an excellent caterer with a beautiful and spacious outdoor area. Old Westbury Jewish Center is host to many kosher affairs and events, but […]

NOW KOSHER! Long Beach Beer Lab Obtains Hashgacha

The long wait is over for main in Southern California who’ve been asking for it… Long Beach Beer Lab (LBBL) is now kosher. The beer factory, bakery, bar and restaurant serves more than just beer, thus requiring for kosher certification for Jews who wanted to dine off their largely vegan/vegetarian menu besides enjoying the in-house […]

End of an Era: “Massov” Closes in Jerusalem

Famous for their shwarma, falafel, and cheap prices, Massov next to Jerusalem’s central bus station has closed. This was the go to place for yeshiva and seminary students, tourists, and locals alike, and alas, it is no more.

COMING SOON: Upscale Casual Kosher Grill on the Jersey Shore: LBK Grill

The Arlington Hotel in New Hampshire Has Been Sold; No Longer Kosher

The Arlington Hotel has a beautiful kosher getaway spot in New Hampshire’s White Mountains, serving the orthodox Jewish community and other guests wanting a weekend or holiday away from the city. Opened in late 2016 as a kosher hotel with an in house kosher restaurant and kosher holiday programs, Jews from around the Northeast flocked […]

My 4+ Financial Tips for Uncertain Times

Over the past 10 years and over the past 3 months, I’ve learned a lot about my own personal finance, credit, points & miles, finding deals online, and as of very recently, the stock market. [Before I go any further, I want to state that I am not a financial advisor. These are my personal […]

BRAND NEW: Kosher Asian Fusion Restaurant Opens in Baltimore Area: Ta’am Thai

Having just opened for pickup/takeout in Pikesville, MD (in the Baltimore suburbs), Ta’am Thai is a kosher upscale sushi, Thai, and Asian fusion restaurant. Located in Club Centre, Ta’am Thai’s soft opening menu offers a variety of soups like wonton, egg drop, and Thai chicken noodle; appetizers including steamed dumplings, spring and egg rolls, dragon […]

BRAND NEW: Asian-Latin Fusion Kosher Restaurant Opening in Teaneck: Narrúto Bowl