Yeshiva Week in South Florida?

Check out 17 Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Miami Beach/South Beach

Buy One, Get One FREE Cocktail from GKR.

Throughout January, just mention Great Kosher Restaurants and get BOGO cocktails.

Enjoy their beautiful outdoor patio, newly indoor dining rooms and

variety of delicious and colorful dishes. Takeout, delivery and catering available.

Free parking lot on premise. Just minutes from 41st Street.

Located at: 1751 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL, 33139

Call (305) 672-0565 / www.17restaurant.com

Hours: Saturday Night 7:45pm-1:30am / Sunday - Thursday 11am-12am

Hello Elan,

Well, it's Yeshiva Week for many of us. Whether you are home or traveling I hope you enjoy in good health and safety. I'll be in Panama this week and we have members in Mexico, Bahamas, Israel, on land and sea and throughout the world, so be sure to join in and follow all the foodies adventures in real time on our Facebook, Instagram and our whatsapp pages. You can also catch us on LinkedIn, X and Tik Tok.

We have another action packed newsletter with all the industry openings, closings, updates, events and breaking news since the start of 2024. Scroll below to be in the know. Thank you and as always, and see you at the pool.

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Elan Kornblum, "The Restaurant Guy"

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SPOTLIGHT: SOUTH FLORIDA EVENT

MEATS & BEATS Yeshiva Week Event this Sunday

Get ready for the ultimate BBQ event - with a $50 discount! 

MEATS & BEATS MIAMI, Sunday, January 21, 6 - 11:30pm.

Located at Aventura Chabad, 2801 Northeast 210th Street.

Join a true culinary and musical spectacle, cooked meat over an open flame with a luxurious rooftop ambience. It's something you've never experienced before. For more info, and to purchase click here at $50 off or with code GKR50. Click here and here for our Facebook posts.

OPENINGS, UPDATES, NEWS, EVENTS

MANHATTAN

RESERVE CUT Midtown Update 

Got confirmation today that Reserve Cut is scheduled to open their Midtown location after Pesach 2024. It will be a 250 seat magnificent style restaurant. It will be located at 56th and Park Ave. Click here for our Facebook post.

AKIMORI NYC on the Upper East Side is now open

Akimori NYC opened its UES location on January 8th! Join them and enjoy the flavors of traditional Japanese Sushi, from their hands to yours. Located at 858 Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10065. Call them at +1 917-409-3728 or make a reservation here. Check out our Facebook post here.

MIKE'S BISTRO Reopened on the Upper East Side

Just wanted to remind everyone that Mike’s Bistro re-opened after 6 months of renovation due to water damage. Make plans to visit them right away. Located at: 127 E 54th St, New York, NY. Call them at 212-799-3911. Visit their website here. Check out our Facebook post here.

MIZNON in Times Square going Kosher

The restaurant MIZNON of Chef Eyal Shani in New York will be turning Kosher. Located at 1410 Broadway (off West 39th Street), the Miznon branch in Time Square will become kosher, one out of his 5 branches in America. There is a branch in Paris, Vienna, Melbourne, Singapore, London, Toronto. Check out our Facebook post here.

SMASH HOUSE BURGERS to open in Midtown Manhattan

A 4th franchise has been signed and coming to Midtown Manhattan. Located at: 33 West 47th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenue)(former location of Pizza Professor). Opening within 2 months and they'll be starting with takeout and delivery. Stay tuned for developments. Check out our Facebook post here.

Caffè Aronne will be Getting Kosher Supervision

Remember Caffè Aronne on the Upper East Side and how their staff walked out on the owner for supporting Israel and then the entire world basically showed up to support the cafe. Well, the store went Kosher, closed on Shabbos and is now going to get a supervision. People's hate just unites us. Located at 976A Lexington Ave, New York, NY 10021. Phone: (646) 234-3555. Click here for our Facebook post.

Talia's Steakhouse Open for Lunch

We are excited to announce that TALIA'S STEAKHOUSE & BAR is open for lunch from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday, followed by dinner. Shabazi diners can also dine inside Talia's if it is cold out. Located at 668 Amsterdam Avenue, New York, NY 10025. Talia's Website: https://taliassteakhouse.com. Email: Info@taliassteakhouse.com. Phone: 212-580-3770. Check out our Facebook post here.

BROOKLYN

JERSEY SHORE SUSHI CO coming to Coney Island

Spotted by Sylvia Fallas. It's across from Staples on Coney Island Ave. Summer location is on Norwood Avenue, next to Slices Pizza. Used to be Akimori. Click here for our Facebook post.

“MISHA” to take over old Wolf and Lamb location

The restaurant located on Ave M and Coney Island Avenue (old Wolf and Lamb) will be called “MISHA”, a kosher fine Mediterranean establishment with a chef who's worked at a Michelin star restaurant. Expect them to be close to opening in a few months. Click here for our Facebook post.

Brooklyn Wine & Food Tasting Event coming in February

Raise a glass at the KJC & KWD Kosher Wine Connoisseur's Tasting on Wednesday, February 28th 2024! With the news that KFWE NY is not available for consumers this year, here is your opportunity to experience a great wine and food tasting. Buy tickets here. Get $25 off with code: GKRF2024. A portion of the proceeds from this event will be going to support Israel. Featuring hundreds of top-shelf Kosher wines as well as enough (certified kosher) delicacies to keep the most discerning foodie fully satiated. Culinary area coordinated by me :) If you are a restaurant, caterer or food vendor and would like to showcase your food, please email elan@gkrm.net. Event is from 6:30pm to 9:30pm. Located at Kingsway Jewish Center, 2902 Kings Highway Brooklyn NY. Click here for our Facebook post.

Joseph's Dream Burger Opened in Crown Heights

The dream is alive as JOSEPH'S DREAM BURGER has opened a new location in Crown Heights.

Located at: 333 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn NY. Check out our Facebook post here.

Welcome SARAH'S TENT to Flatbush

The takeout store officially opened on January 10, 2024 and here's a look inside. Located at 412 Avenue P, Brooklyn NY 11223. Phone: 347 374 2444. Hours: Sunday 11 am to 6pm, Monday-Wednesday 9 am to 6 pm, Thursday 8 am to 8 pm, Friday 7am to 2 hours before Shabbat. Click here for our Facebook post.

Fire at Sophie's Bistro in Brooklyn 

We are very sorry to hear about this. Due to a recent fire, Sophie's Bistro is temporarily closed and is actively looking to relocate. They were located at: 1904 Coney Island Ave, (Avenue P), Brooklyn, NY 11230. Click here and here for our Facebook posts.

LONG ISLAND

ADAM'S GLATT coming soon to 5 Towns

Sent in to us by GKRF member, Miriam L. Wallach.

It’s the Pen Mill shopping center, corner of Pen and Mill in HEWLETT. We hear that this is a good move. No other butcher on that side of town minus that is under the Vaad. And being that it’s in the same strip mall as Foodtown - you can get your meat and then everything else at Foodtown. Click here for our Facebook post.

Doma Land + Sea now offers Sunday Bistro Lunch

Every Sunday for $48 from 11:30-3:00pm. Make your reservations now. Located at 490 Chestnut St, Cedarhurst NY, 11516. Call them at 516-881-7712. Visit their website at domalandsea.com. You can email them at info@domalandsea.com. Check out our Facebook post here.

Join Apron Master Kitchen's Pastaio Workshop waitlist now and enjoy a discounted rate

The Pastaio Workshop in Long Island will be a 3-week intensive workshop that teaches advanced pasta making skills. The classes will meet on Tuesdays, February 6, 13, and 20. Open to all 18 above. + FREE glass of wine for anyone over 21. Sign up here. Email them events@apronmasters.com. Phone: (516) 569-2665. Website: apronmasters.com. Click here for our Facebook post.

NOIR Restaurant Grand Opening in Great Neck

NOIR Restaurant had their Grand Opening on January 9th, 2024. They are located at 25 Cuttermill Road, Great Neck NY 11023. Tables available by phone: 516-880-2405. Click here to read a great review of the Grand Opening on our Facebook group from one of our own foodies, David Aronin.

That Sushi Spot opening in Woodmere

You see that spot? It's "That Sushi Spot." Yes, the popular sushi restaurant is coming to Woodmere, opening next month. Located at: 1058 Broadway, Woodmere, NY 11598. Photo seen in our Great Kosher in Long Island Chat. Click here for our Facebook post.

ONDAS by Fuego opening in February 

I know a lot of people have been asking about FUEGO and when it's coming, so let me update you, the restaurant will actually be called... ONDAS by Fuego. It will be a chef driven, Mexican-Latin 130 seat restaurant that we are told no one has seen the likes of in this country. They're hoping to open in February 2024. Stay tuned. Located at: 488 Central Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516 (Former location of Sushi Metusyan). Click here for our Facebook post.

Seasons Express Long Island, Monsey, Teaneck Stores Thank First Responders

Seasons Express thanks First Responders and offers them a FREE hot 12oz coffee. All day, every day. Fire, Police, EMT, Hatzalah, Shomrim, Chaveirim. Click here for our Facebook post.

Chu's Meat Market has Special Deals for our Foodies

CHU'S MEAT MARKET specializes in all packaged premium kosher meats, pantry items, and grilling accessories to enhance your kosher grilling at home. Their prepackaged products are certified by trusted kashrut organizations like OU, Star-K, International Kosher Council, and IRK Mehadrin. If you have been thinking of shopping there, now is a good time to stock up. We have a couple of special offers for our members: Get 2 FREE lbs of wagyu ground beef or burgers, when you spend $100 by using the code GKRVIP. Save 15% when you spend $75 or more by using the code GKR15. Plus they are offering FREE tri state delivery for the month of January with no minimum. Visit their store or shop online here: chusmeatmarket.com. Located at: 339 Central Ave, Lawrence, NY 11559. Phone: (516) 519-6919. Check our Facebook post here for more information.

POCONOS

Chickies food truck is coming to the POCONOS!

Catch them on January 28 & 29. More details about their ordering instructions to be revealed soon so stay tuned at yeshivamidwinter.com. 301 Resort Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372. Click here for our Facebook post.

NEW JERSEY

JEWISH LINK Wine Guide Grand Tasting coming in February

Don't miss the JEWISH LINK Wine Guide Grand Tasting that will be celebrating the wines of the Jewish Link Wine Guide and honoring Israel's wine producers along with some great tasting food. Event happening on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Located at Factory 220, 220 Passaic Street, Passaic, NJ 07055. Get $25 off the price, for $100 tickets. Great price. Use our unique Code: GKRF100. You won't find better a discount. Learn more and buy tickets here. I will be coordinating the culinary portion for the event, so if you are a catering company, restaurant or food vendor, please message me to showcase your food to hundreds of attendees. All kosher wineries submitting wines to the Jewish Link Wine Guide are invited to pour their wines. Curated small bites will be included as well. Zohar Kauffman of Bon & Oak will be coordinating the wine side. Sponsorships available, please email events@jlinkevents.com. The event will be a partial fundraiser for Israel, with beneficiaries to be divided equally between several charities which support Israel's wine and agricultural communities. Check out our Facebook post here.

NY Kosher Food & Wine Experience Trade Only this Year

SAVE THE DATE - KFWE/NY 2024 (trade and media only) Annual Kosher Food & Wine Experience (KFWE) Featuring Top New Wines & Spirits to take place at the Hilton Meadowlands, East Rutherford, NJ, Monday, February 26, 2024, 3:00 – 9:00pm. The Kosher Food & Wine Experience 2024 NY (KFWE) is relocating to New Jersey this year with a focus on top notch wines and spirits, exclusively open to members of the trade and media. Nearly 1,000 kosher wines, whiskies, bourbons, vodkas, tequilas, and cordials will be on hand for sampling and tasting. Media, along with retailers, distributors, sommeliers, restaurants, caterers, and related industry professionals are invited to taste the offerings in the company of winemakers, wineries, and distilleries owners from the best wine producing countries in the world. Glatt kosher food and refreshments will be offered to all guests throughout the event. This will be a serious wine and spirits event with one caterer for the food portion. If you are a restaurant owner with a liquor license or a wine retailer, please ask your wine rep about attendance. Media are invited to attend. Advance interviews, samples and additional information is available. Can’t make it? Contact Vicki for info, samples, interviews. Media Contact: Vicki Jakubovic, vickigj@gmail.com, 973-519-8926.

Click here for our Facebook post.

NORTH JERSEY

Salt Steakhouse Wine Festival in February

Join SALT Steakhouse for a VIP food and wine festival. Come taste and experience top kosher wine from around the globe paired with Salt’s signature menu. Engage with renowned winemakers and delve into the artistry behind each blend. Don't miss the chance to savor exceptional flavors and connect with the masters! $225 per person. Limited tickets available. Use code DRINKWINE for 10% off if you book before Jan. 25th. The event will take place on February 25th, 6:00 pm–11:00 pm at Salt Steakhouse, located at 15 Morris Ave (Long Branch). Phone: (732) 813-7258. Website: saltsteakhouse.com. Click here for our Facebook post.

SOUTH FLORIDA

Welcome El Paisano Kosher Grill to the scene

El Paisano is an Argentinian BBQ food truck grill on a farm, served up with a side of farm-fresh fun. Think outdoor BBQ fiesta. Grand opening was on Sunday, January 14th. Their menu of steaks, burgers, sandwiches, and kebabs features a variety of gluten-free friendly options. Located at: L'Chaim Farm in Hollywood, FL, 5511 Woodland Lane, Dania Beach, FL 33312. Click here for our Facebook post.

Grand Cafe Aventura has a New Dinner Chef Menu

Available every day starting from 6pm. Check out these beautifully presented dishes. Someone check it out and let us know what you think. Aventura location: 2491 NE Miami Gardens Dr, Miami, FL 33180. Phone: 305-627-3495. Check out their website here. Click here for our Facebook post.

Supervison Change at Smash House Burgers Miami

Same great taste, different supervision. Please note that SMASH HOUSE BURGERS MIAMI is now under the strict supervision of the ORB. As is the Boca location. Order online here or on UberEats. Located at: 1550 NE 164th Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33162. Phone: 305-351-9545. Website: www.smashhousemiami.com. IG: @smashhouseburgersusa. Click here for our Facebook post.

Sushi Addicts is now under ORB Supervision

ORB is now the supervision agency for Sushi Addicts in Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale. Located: 2909 Stirling Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. Phone: (954) 404-7552 Website: www.mysushiaddicts.com. Check out our Facebook post here.

Pure Green Boca Raton is now officially Kosher Certified!

They are now under ORB Supervision (not Cholov Yisroel). This is a big step in their journey to cater to diverse dietary preferences and ensure the highest quality for everyone. No matter your food choices, they serve up delicious and healthy food and drinks for all. Visit them today and celebrate this wonderful achievement! Open from 7am-9pm. They’re located at: 7036 W Palmetto Park Rd Bay #63, Boca Raton, FL 33433. Phone: (561) 826-7800. Check out our Facebook post here.

Pita Plus in Hollywood FL under new Supervision

Pita Plus in Hollywood FL is now officially under ORB Supervision. For the past decade they were under Rabbi Gallowinski Supervision. Click here were our Facebook post.

PANAMA

Panama's KOSHERFEST details

Who's going to Panama Yeshiva Week? Did you know there are over 40 Kosher Restaurants there? Did you buy your tickets to their Kosherfest?

You have questions, we have questions, let's answer them together.

If you do plan on going to Panama during Yeshiva Week, check out PANAMA'S KOSHERFEST. It's a great tourist night out.

INCLUDES:

* All You Can Eat Panamanian Food and Open Bar

* Different Pavillions Indigenous, Afro-antillean, Panamian

* Panamian Folkloric Dances, Musical Shows, Children's Attractions

* Free Transportation and much more... ALL INCLUSIVE!

For $75 adults / $45 for kids (ages 2-12)

Happening Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at Mi Pueblito

For more info and tickets click here. Click here for our Facebook post.

New Panama Restaurant

ADAMA RESTAURANT is ready to welcome you! Just opened last week, this restaurant looks to be top notch. Offering steak, fish, many appetizers to share, oven for flatbread, sushi bar and much more. Make your reservations by calling: +507-6251-849. Located at: Calle 51 Este Bella Vista, Panama City, Panama. Click here for our Facebook post.

BAHAMAS

Baha Mar outdoor Kosher BBQ during Yeshivah Week

The resort will be having an outdoor Kosher BBQ every day from 12-7pm on premise. It will be located at the Palms Gazebo and no reservations will be needed, all walk ups. Click here for our Facebook post.

FACEBOOK SIDE DISHES

We are continuing our GKRF Initiative: Feed a Family In Israel

We need more sponsor families to be able to continue matching up Israeli family requests. We have created a "Feed a Family" Pen Pal Project where match up an IDF family in Israel who could use a nice meal delivered from a local restaurant and have it sponsored from abroad. If you'd like to sponsor a meal to a family in Israel, please fill out this form. Very simply, we're going to match you up and give you the email address and you'll send a restaurant gift certificate from Wolt.com (like Uber Eats in Israel). See here. This allows you to easily feed a family and help support small businesses like restaurants. Check out our Facebook Post here.

Establishments & volunteers nationwide cook up a storm of free food for troops

Article by Linda Gradstein. Bubbies bake challah at Beit Moses this week. (photo credit: Nadia Levene). Some restaurants were giving food to soldiers even before the war and have only stepped up their efforts since then. Read the full article here. Check out our Facebook post here.

Wondering about the Stanley cup craze?

Same here. Read more about it in this article. Click here for our Facebook post.

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Spend a VIP Pesach with me in beautiful San Diego

A Boutique Pesach Experience in San Diego

Let's Talk VIP Pesach 2024. So, if you asked me where is the nicest, most consistent gorgeous weather in the United States, I'd say San Diego, California. If you asked me where is the #1 rated luxury hotel in the US by Trip Advisor, it is the FAIRMONT GRAND DEL MAR in San Diego. Well, that's where VIP Kosher Tours will be offering a beautiful Boutique Pesach experience this April. Yes, we're heading to San Diego and I hope to see you too. This a 5 Star, 5 Diamond Hotel resort on 400 acres with a spectacular spa (one of only 60 Forbes 5 star spas in the world). They are only accepting 100 rooms this year so availability is extremely limited.

For questions, pricing, room information, call VIP Kosher Tours at 877-220-1818, email: info@vipkoshertours.com or go to www.VIPPassover.com. Let them know I sent you. I'm a Program Host and Speaker. Click here to view the brochure - much more to come. To see more of the hotel, click here. Click here for our Facebook post.

Scholars in Residence:

* Rabbi Gideon Black, CEO of NCSY

* Aliza Black

* Elan Kornblum (that's me)

* Guest Speaker: High-Level Israeli Diplomat

* Camp VIP Director: Alyssa Schechter

More surprises:

* Theme Nights: Western, Havana

* Day trips to Lego Land and San Diego Zoo & Safari

Activities Near By:

* Del Mar Beach

* Seaworld

* USS Midway Museum

* Disneyland

* Del Mar Racing

* Torrey Pines State Natural Reserve

Hotel Highlights:

* 4 pools

* White sand seating areas

* Horseback riding and lessons on premise

* Tennis and Pickle Ball

* Golf and Archery

* Minutes from the beach

* Biking and Hiking own trails

* Glowing fire pits

* Waterfall cascading through ancient volcanic rock

MANHATTAN

Noi Due Carne - Save 10%

Talia's Steakhouse - Save 20%

BROOKLYN- MEAT

China Glatt - Save 30%

Estihana - Save 20%

T Steakhouse - Save 15%

FIVE TOWNS

Co-Sen Island - Save 16%