Known for cake pops and bagels, Yael Krigman’s kosher-certified Baked by Yael is now offering fresh challah, including a raisin-studded round version that will be available for the High Holidays.
A New Challah Option “Pops” Up
About the Author
Evan Caplan hails from the second Jewish homeland: New York. After a stint in the Peace Corps, he settled in the District and loves calling this fascinating slice of America home. He’s a travel and food writer when not at his day job working in international development.
Beloved Kosher Pizzeria Rolls Out Creative Sushi
Silver Spring’s Nut House Pizza isn’t rolling just pizza pies anymore. Co-owner Michael Chelst has now added a new kosher sushi setup under the same roof called Sushi7.
Kosher Me This: A Rabbi’s Kashrut Quest
In 2018, Rabbi Shmuel Herzfeld and Maharat Ruth Friedman of Ohev Shalom teamed up to establish DC Kosher, which certifies vegan and vegetarian restaurants, offering more kosher options in the DMV.
DC’s “Cool” New Restaurant
Restaurateur Ashok Bajaj’s new Sababa brings modern and traditional Israeli and Middle Eastern flavors to Cleveland Park. And its name, which means “cool,” has its own special story.
Pass Over the Cooking to Someone Else
Don’t have time to cook or space to host? That doesn’t mean you have to pass over Passover! All around town there are plenty of restaurants putting together special meals.
Uncorked: Refreshed Wine Bar and Market
Owner Diane Gross opens up about about the new Cork, which, ten years after opening, has settled above its sister business Cork Market & Tasting Room to create a whole world of wine.
Manna Falls in Downtown DC
To prepare for opening Manna at the Museum of the Bible, Chef Todd Gray and his wife Ellen Kassoff Gray did research on Bible-era diets and traveled to Israel to learn more.
18 Under 36: DC Jewish Foodies
Once known as a city with not much to write home food wise, DC is definitely on the map now. Meet the 18 DC Jewish foodies under age 36 you should know.
Crushing the Grape Game in Yards Park
Just this summer, District Winery opened up in Yards Park. The gleaming facility includes winemaking space, a tasting bar, a restaurant and an events space. Soon it will be producing local wines.
Getting to the Meat of Kosher Beef
Did you know that there’s a difference between Ashkenazic and Sephardic ways of butchering? That’s why we rarely see kosher filet mignon. Atara Foods is making more kosher meat available through its unique approach.
