A Partnership Story that Stands Out
Even before they joined forces to establish Standout Public Relations, a PR company for the restaurant industry, Julie Melnick and Jennie Kuperstein had a lot in common, including strong Jewish identity.
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.
Kosher Dining in Israel: “Holy” Satisfying
Israel has always had a wide variety of kosher options (certainly more than the DC area), but these days they’re more creative, diverse and representative of international cuisines than ever before.
Fast Casual That’s Friendly to Any Diet
DC’s favorite fast-casual restaurant, Shouk, shows that plant-based, kosher food can be flavorful, satisfying and loved by all, even those who aren’t vegan. Andrew visits and shares what’s new for the company.
A Taste of Israeli Soul
Israeli Soul, a new book from the duo behind Zahav, Dizengoff, and several other restaurants in Philadelphia, is out this week. This time the focus is on simple dishes for home cooks.
“Just” a Chat with Ellen Kassoff Gray
Allie chats with Ellen Kassoff Gray of Equinox, Harvest Moon Hospitality Group, Manna and many other DC food landmarks about Jewish comfort food and a hot new vegan “egg” product.
This Deli Thinks You Should Call Your Mother
For as long as Andrew Dana can remember, his father, an attorney, has wanted to open a Jewish deli. Instead, Andrew recently made that dream a reality with Call Your Mother.
Farewell to a JFE® Force
We bid adieu to JFE® director Paul Entis, the creative mind behind many inspiring events and fruitful partnerships and collaborations, who left his position last month to pursue new adventures.
The Battle of the Blintzes Is On
After last year’s kugel success, this year’s Eat Well, Do Justice! (September 17th) will feature creative takes on blintzes to raise funds for Tzedek DC’s work helping low-income DC residents fight debt-related crises.
Hazon Sets the Table for Inspiration
Every year chefs, farmers, writers, environmentalists, activists and others gather at the Hazon Food Conference for inspiring and educational workshops, demos and discussions about Jewish food. This year’s is August 1–5.
