Food

Secret is in the sauce: Melt-in-your-mouth asado that will be the star of the meal

The dish every guest will ask for again and again - because every bite is like an asado candy. Plus: A method for a successful barbecue in honor of the upcoming Independence Day.

Melt-in-the-mouth asado in the oven.
Grilled fruit with honey lemon glaze.

In the kitchen with Henny: Marinade magic for your grill

Yossi Shitrit.

Chef Yossi Shitrit returns to Tel Aviv and opens a new restaurant that speaks to everyone

A European pond turtle next to the foot of a European straight-tusked elephant, April 16, 2026; illustrative.

Neanderthal children in central Europe may have hunted turtles for materials, not for food - study


Fermented foods: Why now is a good time for you to start too

Do you also find yourselves lately less focused, irritable, and with a particularly short fuse? Sometimes the path to a clear mind actually starts in the gut.

Fermented vegetables

Creamy mushroom & teriyaki pasta: Italian–Japanese fusion recipe

Before you wrinkle your nose at what sounds like a completely unrelated combination – the science behind flavors actually proves that it works, and how.

Creamy Mushroom Teriyaki Pasta.

Health Ministry investigating daycares after 15 toddlers suffer food poisoning symptoms

At least two of the toddlers were hospitalized in suspected food poisoning cases. The incidents occurred at two daycare centers operating under the same management, initial information shows.

ENTERING THE emergency room at Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv.

Food shortages and rising costs: UN agency warns of global food crisis if Hormuz remains blocked

The closure of the narrow waterway, which normally carries around a fifth of global Liquified Natural Gas supplies, will have a rippling impact beyond the Middle East, Maximo Torero warned.

A map showing the Strait of Hormuz is seen in this illustration taken June 22, 2025.

Hormuz closure cripples fertilizer trade, causing ripple effect on food security - analysis

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has disrupted global fertilizer supplies, leading to a 20-30% price increase and threatening food security worldwide.

A farmer sprinkles fertiliser on crops in a field on the outskirts of Amritsar on April 9, 2026.

Three intriguing culinary stops in Tel Aviv and its surroundings

Creative interpretations of Bukharian dishes at Noema in Tel Aviv. Also: A new sandwich spot in the city that maintains delivery quality, and kubaneh with a modern twist in Givatayim.

Noema, doner skewer.

The name may be misleading: The Jaffa food stall that gives the grill a masterclass

A grill behind glass is a great visual idea, the food is tasty, the service is pleasant, and everything is clean. So why did we leave Hayerushalmit feeling it went one step too far west?

Hayerushalmit Seafood Kebab.

Fratelli in Netanya successfully navigates between Neapolitan tradition and bold innovation

Two restaurants, two approaches: Fratelli in Netanya offers precise Italian cuisine with excellent pizza and pasta, while King Kong in Hadera serves Asian comfort food with bold flavors.

King Kong Beef Crunch Salad.

Morning coffee, afternoon deli, and evening wine: The new spot in Ramat Aviv

The Tene deli from Ta’am Vatzeva has opened in Ramat Aviv, offering high-quality prepared food, brunch, wine, and Israeli pantry products - all within a complete hosting experience.

Tene Deli.

Food news: A new and surprising flavor for hummus

One of the hottest peppers in the world was mixed into our hummus.

Hummus with Carolina Reaper pepper, Strauss