I will be going to Panama for Yeshiva Week! I hope to see you there.
A highlight of the week will be Panama's 1st KOSHERFEST on Monday, January 23rd. Pricing is $30 for adults and $15 for children for all day activities they have planned. Food for purchase from the various restaurants will be offered as well.
To purchase tickets with a credit card, please contact Lizeth Vasquez at Shevet Ahim Synagogue. Call or WhatsApp (507) 6740-0968, email: Info@shevetahim.com.
Click here for more information and here to reserve.
It's being held at Park & Pedal, a huge sports center in the heart of the hotels and kosher restaurants in Panama City. Address: con 59, Urb. Obarrio, Calle 50, Panamá.
They will also have a Paddle Tournament at the event for all Ages
Click here to see all the info and links. GREAT PRIZES FOR THE WINNERS
You can also get 10% off your hotel stay at the Hilton with this link here.
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Greetings!
It's Yeshiva Week! If you're not familiar, it's basically when most of the schools around NY/NJ have Mid-Winter vacation and many families go traveling locally, cross country or abroad. My son and I are headed to Panama. My 2 daughters are going to Arizona to visit family and my wife needs to work but she gets a vacation because she has the whole house to herself :)
Anyway, we have tons here about Yeshiva Week destinations, whether to Poconos, Arizona, Denver, Panama, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico or Bahamas. Check it out, it's a lot of fun. As usual, we have packed newsletter with 2023 openings, closings, news and updates around the country, so sit back, relax and enjoy the read. Be sure to follow us on social media to get a front row seat of Panama. We just his 78,000 members on our Facebook group. As you can tell, a lot going on, Baruch Hashem.
See you guys around and save a seat for me at the table.
P.S. Here is an updated list of 2022 Openings and Closings from our last newsletter.
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POCONOS WATERPARK DELIVERY
Kapao - from Monsey is doing direct delivery to your Mid Winter Vacation water parks
Pan Asian Cuisine at the pool. Just $15 Delivery Fee *Weather Permitting." You can start ordering now by clicking here. Delivering to:
- Camelback Resort: 301 Resort Drive Tannersville, PA 18372
- Kalahari Resort & Conventions : 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA 18349
- Great Wolf Lodge; 1 Great Wolf Drive Scotrun, PA 18355
Call (845) 354-7929. Orders must be placed by 12:00 PM on the day of delivery. Deliveries will be made Sunday 1/15 - Wednesday 1/18 and Sunday 1/22 - Wednesday 1/25. Click here for their website and here to weigh in. Under supervision of R' Yechiel Steinmeitz. Located at 455 NY - 306 Monsey . Kapaomidwinter@gmail.com
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Heimish • היימיש - has created their own "Shabbos in a Box" that has everything you need. Just pre-order it, pick it up in seconds, and then off to your vacation. Feeds 2 adults and 3 kids - Only $309 for the entire Shabbos. Click here to see the menu and let us know what you think. Friday Lunch includes Caesar Salad, Deli Roll, Grilled Chicken, Tenders, and Cut up fruits. Friday Night includes Challah Rolls, Gefilte Fish/Israeli Salad, Eggplant Dip/Onion Dip, Chicken Soup/Matzo Balls, Breaded Chicken Cutlets, Roasted Vegetables, Herb Roasted Potatoes. Shabbos Lunch includes Challah Rolls, Gefilte Fish With Dips, Coleslaw/ Pickles, Chopped Liver/ Sliced Deli, Chicken Fingers/ Cholent, Potato Kugel, Seasoned Broccoli. Shabbos Treats includes Snacks, Candles, Fruits, and Rugalach. Heimish Extras includes Franks & Blanks, Potato Salad, Orzo Salad, Egg Salad, and Tuna Salad. Located at 182 West Englewood Avenue, Teaneck. # (201) 644-5100. Email Orders@heimishfood.com or click here for their website.
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Chickies - is delivering to the following locations during Yeshivah Week: Camel Back Resort located at 301 Resort Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372, Kalahari Resorts & Conventions located at 250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA 18349 and Great Wolf Lodge located at 1 Great Wolf Drive, Scotrun, PA 18355. (Weather Permitting • $15 Delivery Fee Per Order). This link will be live on Thursday, January 20th. You can look at the options of food but you cannot place the order until then. Any questions please email: grace.britt@chickiesfood.com or call (201) 820-1555 ext. 151. Click here for more information.
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PHOENIX/SCOTTSDALE ARIZONA
Kitchen 18 - So with Yeshiva Week getting under way this week and next, I know many are heading to the great state of Arizona. In fact, my 2 daughters are going there to visit family at the end of the month. So here's a look at a popular restaurant, Kitchen 18. The restaurant offers meat dishes, fish, soups, wraps, salads and more. They even have Chinese entrées and sushi menu and their breads and pastries are prepared from scratch. Shabbos takeout available as well. For those planning to visit Scottsdale during Yeshiva week, the restaurant will be doing a buffet with different foods each night, so you can come multiple times and enjoy without worrying about long lines. Happening: January 22 - 31 from 4:30pm - 8:30pm. $35 per person / $18 for children under 18. Locals, make plans to visit them this week. Click here for more information and here for their website. Located at: 10211 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ. #(480) 284-6001.
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DENVER
Brooklyn Pizza in Denver - Yeshiva Week brings a lot of visitors around the country and the Mile High City is no exception. If you're going skiing in Colorado, visiting family or friends, feel at home with NY style pizza at BROOKLYN PIZZA in Denver, Colorado. Brooklyn Pizza is a real community place, and it's a non-profit brought to you by the Kiruv organization The Jewish Experience. The pizza is Brooklyn style, but if you're looking for something a little more exotic before you hit the slopes, try the southern fried pickles or deep fried avocado. On Tuesdays, carry out pizza is only $19.99 from 3:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Wednesdays are Wacky Wednesdays, 20% off any orders over $50 from 3:00 PM- 8:00 PM. People should get in touch directly for any kind of catering. Starting 1/18/23, Brooklyn Denver is on Grubhub and will be available to deliver to the airport! Located at 890 South Monaco Parkway, Denver, CO. # (303) 355-5777. Click here for their website and here to weigh in.
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FLORIDA
Let's note forget about the original Yeshiva Week destination, Florida. So many of you are going there, and there is so much to do there. Click here to check out all the restaurants you can visit while in Florida during Yeshiva Week … and year round too!
HONORABLE MENTION: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. Basically, if it's warm and sunny, and there's kosher food, it's a Yeshiva Week Destination.
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PANAMA
Visit Panama for Yeshivah Week - So I've been doing a lot of research on Panama and all this week and when I'm there next week, we're going to update you with pictures, information and advice. I highly recommend you join our GREAT KOSHER IN PANAMA chat, where we have hundreds of visitors and owners on the chat to answer whatever questions you have and suggestions you need. Click here for a map of all the Panama places, and here for a master-list.
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PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO
Just 45 minutes from the Cancun International Airport (4 hour flight from NY), my family and I stayed at the beautiful 5 star Grand Hyatt and we were able to enjoy top quality kosher experience from morning till night. They have an all year round kosher restaurant called THE GRILL, a high-end steakhouse open for dinner every night (click here to see the menu) and pre-paid Shabbat meals. They also have a Breakfast in Bed menu, kosher pool side menu and kosher room service all day long. They'll even arrange for boxed lunches when you go on your excursions. See all their menus here. Plus, new for Yeshiva Break, they opened a dairy restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner called LA COCINA for Mid-Winter, from Monday, January 16-30th from 7:00 - 10:00 AM. Click here for their menu. Book your reservations for the hotel now and get a 15% discount with the code: KOSH. Must book by: 01/31/2023 / Valid for travel till: 03/05/2023. Then enjoy the ultimate kosher experience with Paradise in Playa. Restaurant Info: WhatsApp Customer Service Number - 888-613-4470 or email Info@thegrillplaya.com. Operated under the strict supervision of the International Kosher Mehadrin (IKM). Click here for more information and to weigh in. Click on this link to get directly to their WhatsApp page to speak to them and get tons of info.
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BAHAMAS
If you are planning on coming to the Bahamas for winter vacation book your reservations Grand Hyatt Baha Mar and check out the hottest, newest restaurant - Cinko Asian Latino Grill. I wouldn't wait another minute because they are basically the only Kosher dining dinner option of where to eat on the island and they have been fully booked lately. My advice would be to click here and try and book online through their site. If you can't get a table, email them at kosher@bahamar.com and they will try to accommodate you. For prepaid Shabbos, click here to book here. They have a new offer: 4th Night Free + $100 F&B Credit. Booking Window: Jan 1, 2023 – Apr 15, 2023. Stay Dates: Jan 2, 2023 – Nov 16, 2023. Min Length of Stay (Nights): 4. Use Offer Code FREE4 when booking on Hyatt.com. Blackout dates apply. Click here for the offer. Click here to weigh in. Located at 1 Baha Mar Blvd, Nassau, The Bahamas.
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OPENINGS, EVENTS, UPDATES & NEWS:
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MANHATTAN
Patis Bakery at the Chabad Annex on the Upper West Side IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!! Go check it out! Click here to weigh in. Located at 676 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY (off West 93rd Street).
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So did you hear the news that AKIMORI Sushi from Brooklyn is now at BONITO in the Chelsea section of Manhattan? January 7th was the first Saturday night they were open and they had some of the highest quality sushi. Click here to weigh in and for photos of their samplings. Available for dine in, take out and delivery all around the island. Now is your chance to enjoy it in the Big Apple. Make your reservations, call or order online. Full Bonito menu also available. Located at 31 West 17th Street (off 6th Avenue), NY NY. #(212) 209-8822.
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I was at the new Cho-Zen Restaurant on the Upper East Side early this month for the first time and it brought back memories eating at their sister restaurants in Long Island and Queens. This is like the younger, millennial, "Zen" version of those long time established restaurants, with real oak throughout the restaurant, a waterfall wall in the back with soothing music. They even have a cool dumbwaiter. Not the waitress Click here to check out the spread including some closeups of their Buffalo wings, sesame chicken and spicy crispy beef. Sushi was soft to the taste and the roll was fantastic. If you haven't been there, give it a try. To place your order, call 212-717-8818. Located at: 1553 Second Avenue, between 80th and 81st Street.
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Who wants to go to Brazil? Or perhaps the next best thing: Talia's Steakhouse & Bar has unveiled their next International Cuisine Pop Up. Kosher Brazilian Week starts next week! Tuesday, 1/17 - Friday, 1/27. Talia’s is excited to host Chef Camila Rinaldi for a Brazilian pop-up dinner! Make your reservations by calling 212-580-3770, emailing info@taliassteakhouse.com, or click here. Preorder for takeout and delivery here. Local Pickup & Delivery for Friday, 1/20 & 1/27: First delivery starting 11:30 AM - Final delivery time is 3:30 PM. Click here for more information and to weigh in. Information regarding suburban deliveries will be announced shortly! Kosher Supervision: Mehadrin Kashrus Directed by Rabbi Avrohom Marmorstein. Meat is Beit Yosef and Shor Habor. Located at 668 Amsterdam Avenue (Between 92nd & 93rd Street), 10024, New York, NY.
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KFWE is returning to Pier Sixty, Chelsea Piers in NYC on Monday, February 6, 2023. Tickets are on sale now, click here to order and click here for $25 off GKRF code for NYC. Demand for tickets is greater than it’s ever been, and they will go quickly. Don’t miss out on this amazing event. Please note, KFWE is a 21+ event. No persons under 21 (including infants/children) will be allowed entry. They'll be featuring hundreds of wines from around the world, and the wine is just the start. Click here for more information.
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BROOKLYN
Urbana in Boro Park has been taken over by the owner of Bordeaux and Pescada and is now open! New menu dishes include fettuccine alfredo, cappuccino, sweet salmon. Tuscany salad, and pizza. Click here for pictures and to weigh in. They are located at 1305-53rd Street, off 13th Avenue.
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Next door to Bravo Pizza, the same owner opened Yossi's Bagels and Paninis Opened at 902 Kings Highway. Looks nice inside. Good option in the area. Soft Opening phase right now. Click here to weigh in.
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The owners of Cork & Slice will be converting their Happy Slice Co. into Cork and Slice. The last day of Happy Slice was 1/12/22. Friday morning they put up coming soon signs for CORK & SLICE. Hopefully about a month of renovations. Located at: 509 Avenue P, off Ocean Parkway. Click here to weigh in.
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Tempura in Brooklyn on Avenue K, off Coney Island Avenue is opening next week! Click here for a video of me doing some taste testing and going over the menu. Pasta, sushi, fish, salads, poke bowls. And guys, they have a FULL LIQUOR LICENSE. Game changer.
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So as you can imagine there's a lot that goes on behind the scenes here at GKRF. One of them is helping restaurants navigate the kosher industry. Back in August, I visited the Häagen-Dazs Cinnabon Dumbo Bk ice cream store in DUMBO. All of their ice cream has a certification under the OU and they also have Cinnabon in the store! But the store where they bake the cinnabons was not under supervision. Since then I have been in touch with the owner of the store and Rabbi Aaron D. Mehlman and I happy to announce that as of a few weeks ago, the store is under rabbinical supervision. Click here to weigh in and see comments for certification. Now everyone can feel more comfortable eating everything there. Located at 11 Old Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY. # (585) 398-6563.
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I'll take a little credit for this, because I made the shidduch. Please be aware that TASTE OF AKKO on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn is now under the supervision of Rabbi Aaron D. Mehlman. It was previously under Rabbi David Navarro. This is a nice, small, authentic Israeli Hummus and Falafel Joint and they recently introduced more fish and dairy items. Cholov Yisroel / Bishul Yisroel. Owned by a Shomer Shabbos family. Open from 9am to 9pm Sunday-Thursday and Friday closing at 3pm. Click here to weigh in. Located at 1724 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY. (718) 552-2818.
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Please be aware that "Glatt Coney" on Coney Island Avenue and "Glatt Kosher Chinese" on 18th Avenue (same ownership) is now under the supervision of Rabbi Shmuel Dovid Krausz and the Kosher Certification of Udvari. They were previously under the OK Supervision. I have spoken to the OK and they have told me they have been working with Rabbi Krausz for a smooth transition over the past 2 weeks and there wasn't any Kashrus reason for the change. Please continue to support these Glatt Kosher restaurants. Their office is located at 227 Rutledge Street, Brooklyn NY. #(718) 305-6777. Click here to weigh in. Glatt Coney is located at 1558 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn, NY. #(718) 676-7781. Glatt Kosher Family Chinese is located at 4305 18th Ave, Brooklyn, NY. #(718) 972-8085.
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QUEENS
Unfortunately, Malki Palki, the Rego Park sushi restaurant closed. Their last day was January 15th. They want to thank everyone for the unending support. Click here to weigh in. They were located at: 63-55 Alderton St (near Queens Blvd), Rego Park, NY. Phone: (844) 444-8074. Under the Vaad Harabonim of Queens (VHQ).
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Art of Grill presents Live Music Night every Tuesday and Wednesday at 6:00 pm, featuring Ketrin C. Jazz and Lounge Music. Make your reservations. Click here to weigh in and here for their website. Located at 97-13 Queens Blvd, Queens, NY. #(718) 619-8669.
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Kashrus Alert as of the 13 Teves 5783 January 5, 2023 from the VKM. "At the behest of Chashuve Rabbonim, we are proud to announce that Vaad Kashrus Mehadrin (VKM) is expanding its professional and high quality Kashrus services to the Queens community." This week we are honored to share that the following establishments have been
Certified Kosher by VKM:
* Pizza Palace (63-60 108 street, Queens, NY)
* Sushi Fussion (105-43 64thrd, Queens, NY)
* Café Utopia (6107 Utopia Parkway, Queens. NY)
* Kandi Kastle (72-12 Main St, Queens, NY)
Click here for more information. Visit www.KosherVaad.com for more Information. Email: KosherVaad@gmail.com. Tel: 732-VKM-8085 / 732-856-8085. Here's a short video from Rav Noach Isaac Oelboum Shlit”a and Rav Elya Brudny Shlit”a rely on Vaad Kashrus Mehadrin (VKM). Click here to check it out.
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FIVE TOWNS/LONG ISLAND
The Midtown Manhattan meat restaurant, Paprika 2.0 partly owned by Colbeh, will be opening next month with a new menu along with traditional Shabbat take outs. The 80 seat restaurant will have 2 rooms, one for casual and takeouts and one for sit down menu. They will have a pizza oven to cook some great bread, laffa, and dishes right on the oven. Click here to see the construction and to weigh in; The owners would like to ask the group a question. What do people like as a best dish appetizer and main course at Israeli restaurant? They are finalizing the menu and would love to add a dish which will be chosen by the group to be on the menu for them. Click the above link to comment. Located at 8 Bond Street.
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The meat restaurant Mur has re-opened in their former space and they will be officially opening up their newly renovated huge dining room next door on February 8th. Reservations for that will begin January 16th. Click here to weigh in, and here to see the menu. Located at 310 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY. #(516) 260-6341.
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NEW JERSEY
Great news for the Lakewood area; Chef Jason Cappetta is back and has opened Rosemary Artisanal Bagelry, a cute breakfast and lunch cafe. For those who know the industry, Jason helped open up Ottimo Cafe and Bun Burger Kitchen in Lakewood. In his latest project, he has hired a bagel master where all their bagels are boiled and baked in house every morning. All of their salads are made fresh and soups daily. Click here for a look at the food and to weigh in. They had their soft opening on January 2nd. Located at 1135 E Veterans Hwy, Jackson Township, NJ. Open Sunday through Thursday from 7:00am to 4:00pm and Friday from 7:00am to 1:00pm. #(732) 835-3000. Email them at hello@rosemarybagelry.com. Their website is www.rosemarybagelry.com.
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So this is very cute. Elegant Desserts NY and Gelbstein's Bakery in Lakewood are selling frog cupcakes this week. Bring the parsha alive and have fun with it. Click here to purchase them. Vanilla Cupcake with Frog Character Topping, pack of 6. Click here to weigh in. Retail Location: 415 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, NJ. # (732) 363-3636. Wholesale Location: 1995 Rutgers University Blvd, Lakewood, NJ. # (732) 363-3636.
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FLORIDA
HBK Burger in Aventura has been sold. New ownership took over in December; the name has changed to PRIME GRILL (no relation to the one from NY). Click here for the menu with the new name, and to weigh in. Located at 2958 NE 199th Street, Aventura Boulevard, FL.
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Oak and Ember opened Tuesday, January 10th at 6pm. Opening night featured a complimentary cocktail or glass of wine with each entrée during opening week, January 10th-12th. It's a new menu and a new vibe. Oak and Ember is family friendly. Chassidish & HCK Meats available. Oak & Ember is located at 7600 W Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL. Click here to weigh in.
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MIAMI GLATT serving Kosher Daily & Shabbat Meals, had their Soft Opening 1/13/23! They have taken over the space at the Mimosa and open for prepaid Shabbat meals. Dine in, take out and delivery available. Check out their Thursday night Heimishe spread under MDK. Click here to weigh in. Located at 4747 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL. # (347) 850-4747.
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Naan no more; the final Glatt Kosher Indian restaurant in North America has fallen. We did give you all a heads up that this may happen but I was hoping they would last until the end of the season. SABABA GRILL INDIAN Cuisine in North Miami has closed. The manager is hoping to maybe open somewhere else in the future and if you're interested in investing in it, please reach out to me. Click here to weigh in. They were located at: 2218 NE 123rd St, North Miami, FL.
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Smash House Miami has renovated and is now fully open for dine in service. This is very convenient for those who can't wait to dig into their smash burger. Available also for take out and delivering from Miami Beach to Hollywood. Click here to weigh in. Located at: 1550 NE 164th Street, North Miami Beach, FL. #(305) 351-9545.
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The bakery café is currently certified under two hashgachas as it transitions from Chai Kosher to Miami Dade Kosher. Both hashgachas are overseen by Rabbi Spitz, (786) 318-4118. Miami Dade Kosher Certificate can be viewed here ZTB Kosher Certificate 2023. BREAD is Parvae, Pas Yisrael, Non Yoshon, with hafrashat challah taken on each batch. PASTRY is Dairy, Non-Cholov Yisrael, with some non-dairy products made in dairy equipment (DE). CAFE is Dairy, Non-Cholov Yisrael. They have a mashgiach on staff 6 days/week. All fresh greens are washed and inspected by their mashgiachs. All burners and flames are turned on by our mashgiachs. All new plates/utensils/cooking equipment are toiveled in mikvah by their mashgiachs. All ingredients are inspected for proper kosher certification by their mashgiachs. Bakery/Cafe is closed every Saturday & all Jewish holidays. Zak The Baker has been continuously certified kosher since 2014. If you have any questions regarding their kosher status, please feel free to visit and speak to their mashgiach, or call Rabbi Spitz, the supervising Rabbi of our hashgachas. Located at 295 NW 26th St, Miami, Fl. #(786) 294-0876.
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KC Market is delivering to Orlando on Thursday, January 26th! Send orders in this week to guarantee a spot. Order online at KCMarketfl.com. Delivery available from Miami Beach to Palm Beach and in between. Located at: 5650 Stirling Rd, Hollywood, FL. # (954) 963-1313.
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We have all seen people flock to Florida with many visiting and moving down there. Here's a great chance for a restaurateur to come in to an existing, successful, turn key business. The current owners Amos and Meital Vaknin Chanero have been running the dairy Cholov Yisroel cafe for a decade and have moved to Israel. Amos is in town until March and is available to meet with interested buyers. They have worked very hard on building a loyal, customer base with many catering accounts from shuls and organizations. They can show receipts and increase in business year over year. They just had one of their best years and Hollywood is growing by leaps and bounds. They are minutes from FLL airport, right off I-95, in a shopping mall with ample parking. Outdoor seating. If interested, please message me or call Amos at (305) 776-5227. Click here to weigh in. Located at: 4009 Oakwood Blvd, Hollywood, FL. Click here for their website.
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Grab a Bagel, don some teffilin. This is genius and a beautiful idea; the new Teffilin stand at Lox N Bagel. So if you’re waiting for a bagel and haven’t put on Teffilin, there’s a pair of Teffilin, Siddur (prayerbook) and kippah. Generously sponsored by Matthew H Maschler & Signature Real Estate Companies. Click here to weigh in. Located at: 21065 Powerline Road, Boca Raton, FL. Phone: (561) 245-8363.
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The Trump International Beach Resort in Sunny Isles is excited to share that they have partnered with renowned caterers, Food Art, to provide a "Shabbat & Stay" overnight package. Guests will book a 2 night stay for arrival on Friday, and included, they will enjoy signature meals for Shabbat Dinner and Lunch using the freshest ingredients, brought directly to your room or suite by the resort’s In Room Dining team. How convenient. For pricing and to book, click here. It is important that when the guest is making their overnight reservations, they must include the number of people staying in their room so that the proper number of meals are delivered. Terms & Conditions: Offer cannot be combined with any other promotion or rate. Blackout dates may apply, and rates are subject to availability. All reservations must be made no later than Wednesday prior to a Friday check-in. Click here to weigh in. Plus, l ock in savings on rooms and suites when you prepay for your stay. Book in advance on their non-refundable rate and save up to 30% off their daily rate. Click here for special offers and details. Located at: 18001 Collins Ave, Sunny Isles Beach, FL, 33160. Hotel Direct: (844) 237-7124.
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CHICAGO
Crunch now offers delivery. Plus, have you tried their new menu and sushi since they brought in renowned ChefSeul Kim? Click here to weigh in. Crunch is located in the WIFI Building.
8170 N McCormick Blvd, Skokie, IL. (847) 410-7601. Click here for their website.
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CLEVELAND
Mendel Segal sent us a video in the last week of December (hence the snow), of his upcoming restaurant, "Mendel's KC BBQ." Click here to check it out. It's opening soon, and one of the foodies from our group visited lately and took a ton of pictures! Click here to check them out, along with his rave about the place. Thank you Vinni Newmark; happy to have you in the group. Located at 20314 Chagrin Blvd, Shaker Heights, OH.
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SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
KFWE is back! Live and in person from the entertainment capitol of the world, Hollywood, CA. The year’s best Kosher food and spirits celebration is returning bigger and better than ever. Demand for tickets is greater than it’s ever been and they will go quickly. Don’t sleep on this amazing opportunity. For more information, click here, click here to order tickets, and click here for $25 off GKRF code. VIP tickers have already sold out.
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GKRF member shared the new kosher Hibachi delivery place. They bring food, fun, and entertainment to your dinner party! Their experienced private hibachi chefs prepare a multicourse meal right in front of your eyes, all while providing a fun, interactive show. Call or text (818) 308-5069. Click here to weigh in.
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THAT'S AMORE THURSDAY IS BACK! Thursday night party atmosphere, DJ starts at 8pm. Bottle Service Available. Click here to make your reservations on their website. Click here to weigh in. Located at: 9025 Wilshire Blvd. (Corner of N Wetherly Dr.) Beverly Hills, CA. #(310) 247-1239.
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HAWAII
We live in truly miraculous times. You can now shop kosher in Hawaii. happily announced the grand opening of Maui Kosher Market on January 16th, 2023. They take pride in delivering Glatt Kosher meat, chicken, and Cholov Yisroel Dairy products to your home or hotel in Maui, Hawaii. Coming to Maui for vacation, don’t worry about packing kosher food, they have you covered! Click here to weigh in, and here for their website. # (808) 460-4025. For more information, email info@mauikoshermarket.com.
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MOROCCO
Morocco Kosher Travel is thrilled to announce a collaboration with famous Chef and restaurant Owner of Moroccan origin: Levana L. Kirschenbaum Levana will be their Guest of Honor during their guaranteed departure, 8 days tour of Morocco, from Monday, February 20th to Monday, February 27th, 2023. Come and experience the cities of Casablanca, Marrakech and Essaouira! An exciting trip that will take them to the Kivrei Tsadikim, Morocco's rich and diverse culture as well as charming oriental camel rides thru the desert. A Spectacular Farewell Moroccan Feast will be prepared by Levana! Discover Morocco with all it has to offer, with no compromise on luxury, comfort, and high-end kosher food. $3,200 per adult based on double occupancy. $3,800 for single occupancy. All accommodations, meals, local transports and excursions are included Airfare and tips not included. For more info and inquires, go to: www.moroccokoshertravel.com. Call 866-FLY-KOSHER or email: mk@moroccokoshertravel.com. Who is Morocco Kosher Travel: They are the first US based company that specializes in Morocco under the Orthodox Union certification. Their company, led by a good friend of ours and veteran in the kosher hospitality industry Mickael Knafo is based in the US with American representatives that are originally from Morocco. So, you will get the expertise of Morocco s Jewish, cultural and historical tour from an American Standpoint. Morocco Kosher Travel specializes in Private Custom Tours where you can arrange your own itinerary from an array of options. It’s a company you can trust with your dietary needs as well as the expected level of comfort you are used to in the US without compromising the authenticity of your trip.
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PLAYA DEL CARMEN, MEXICO
Still looking to book for Pesach? Flights are going up. Here is a VIP KOSHER TOUR Flash Sale for Passover 2023 Paradisus Resort, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico. 2 free round trip airfare tickets from JFK (value $3,400) with every room sold. (Leaving Tuesday, April 4th at 9AM from JFK, returning on Friday, April 14th. leaves at 5:30AM or 7AM to JFK). Only for the next 25 room sold. Exclusions apply. Promotions can't be combined. Program is 85% sold out. For questions and inquiries, call VIP Kosher Tours at (877) 220-1818 or email: info@vipkoshertours.com. Let them know we sent you. Full pricing, room information at www.VIPKosherTours.com. Just 45 minutes from Cancun Airport, Paradisus in Playa Del Carmen is an all suite resort. It has 8 pools, massive private beach for all the guests, 14 different chef restaurants, and all day meat and dairy buffets. For more information, click here.
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ROYAL KOSHER SUMMER CRUISES
Three kosher Cruise options are on the horizon, two to Alaska, and one to the Bahamas. The Kosher Cruise options are as follows: Quantum of the Seas (Alaska Glacier Cruise leaving from Seattle) sets sail on August 7, 2023 The same Cruise sets sail on August 14, 2023. The Oasis of the Seas departs Sunday, August 20, 2023 Sailing from Bayonne, New Jersey to Bahamas. My friend and Travel Agent, Sharon Leeds can get you a great deal! The prices are lower than if booking directly on the Royal website and Sharon provides excellent customer service. Click here to sign up for Sharon's newsletter. For more information, click here.
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FACEBOOK GROUP TOPICS
I want to wish my buddy Reuven Rob Moz Mozorosky, owner of Chickies a huge Mazal Tov on his beautiful wedding January 8th, 2023. He has the nicest, whitest teeth I've ever seen and he and his family are just the sweetest, kindest, most giving people you'll find. Wishing nothing but the best for them and may we only share in simchas. Click here to weigh in.
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In memory of Nessim Sahalon, a"h, I have created a Meal Train for their family during Shiva and next couple of weeks in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. (64th Street and 23rd Ave). We are all heartbroken by the tragic death of one of our own in the food industry. I have been in touch with Nessim's sister, who is on the group, and she thanks everyone for their prayers and condolences. She has asked if we can help supply meals for their family in their time of grief, and so this is what we do. Please click here please help prepare meals if you can. Thank you. May we only be on the giving end for simchas.
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Shlomi Lavi is the owner of Falafalafa, a delicious little falafel shop in Marine Park, Brooklyn. Thousands of us have been in there and met Shlomi and his father. Sadly, Shlomi's father passed away the other week and the family is in dire need to pay for hospital and funeral expenses as well as take care of the family, one child who is autistic. It wasn't easy and it wasn't like Shlomi to ask for help, but he asked if everyone can read the below and help his family out. Please donate what you can by clicking here. For more information, click here. Thank you.
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ONGOING RESTAURANT SPECIALS:
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MANHATTAN
Grill Point - on the Upper East Side is now offering FREE DELIVERY to the Upper West Side. Must be ordered from their website through the "sauce" platform, not on phone orders. Located at: 1215 Lexington Ave (off East 82nd Street), New York, NY. # (646) 438-9494. Click here to weigh in, and here for their website.
Kasbah Grill - has new “until 7 PM" specials! Also, get $5 off orders of $60 or more!
Apply Discount at Checkout. Discount May Be Discontinued at Any Time. Order online. Add item to cart & apply discount at checkout. For their website, click here.
Tabernacle Steakhouse - has a $34 Lunch Special. So, yes, you can dine in one of the nicest, newest, high end city restaurants for just $34 (you choose an appetizer and entrée). Plus many a Ala carte options. Lunch is available from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm. Click here for our post with the menu. Tabernacle Steakhouse is located at: 315 West 36th Street, New York, NY 10018.
Talia's Steakhouse & Bar - has on-site Shabbat meals available for pre-order! Enjoy a beautiful, relaxing weekend with all meals catered by Talia's in their beautiful venue. Also available for pickup/delivery. Click here for details.
Tempura Sushi Adds Parking - The popular rooftop sushi restaurant (along with their Spiced and Snooker establishments) on the West Side have partnered with the next door garage (404 West 39th) to offer their customers a flat fee of $20 to park. Valid from Monday - Thursday, 5:30-11:30pm. Just mention Tempura parking and show your receipt for the discounted rate Located at: 511 9th Ave (off West 39th Street) Rooftop of Cassa Hotel Times Sq. New York, NY. # (833) 787-4439. Click here to weigh in, and here for their website.
UN Plaza - has an ongoing Prix-Fixe menu which includes three courses for just $69! To see the full menu, click here. For their website, click here. UN Plaza is located at 845 United Nations Plaza 1st Avenue and 47th Street New York, NY. Their phone number is (212) 223-1801.
Wolf and Lamb - in appreciation of the guests’ continued support, are offering a complimentary glass of sangria with dinner entrée. Simply mention their newsletter to your server. Valid through January 31st. They’re also bringing back the Prix Fixe Dinner for 2 packages on Mondays and Tuesdays, at least until the end of February. Please indicate Prix Fixe Option when placing your reservation. Click here for the Prix Fixe Dinner Menus. Finally, Live Jazz is back! Enjoy Clarinetist Glen Washington’s unique take on Jazz Classics. Every Tuesday night from 7-9 pm, through March 7th. Plan your night outs accordingly. Located at: 16 East 48th Street (off Madison), New York, NY. # (212) 317-1950. Click here to weigh in, here for more information, and here for their website.
BROOKLYN
Akimori Sushi - offers a variety of sake for all their customers every Monday, known as FREE SAKE MONDAY. Make reservations here. Located at: 557 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY. # (347) 462-2320. Click here to weigh in. Click here for their website.
Basil NY - offers FREE delivery up to 5 miles on orders over $30. Click here to see the menu and order online. Located: 270 Kingston Avenue (1 block off of Eastern Parkway) Brooklyn, NY. #(718) 285-8777.
The Bay Cafe - has started serving Sunday breakfast at 9am. To see some of the dishes, click here. They also just set up their online ordering and they’re running a promotion only $5 delivery fee. Delivery is 5 mile radius, which means hungry diners in Midwood and Marine Park can enjoy as well. When checking out use code: online2023 for a 20% off your full order! Valid until first week of February. Click here to order directly here. Takeout and curbside pick up available too! Call (347) 554-8811 to make your reservations for this weekend. Bay cafe is located at 2 Neptune Avenue (off Emmons and West End Ave.), Brooklyn, NY 11235. Click here for their website.
China Glatt - has Ladies Night every Tuesday night. So grab 4 of your girlfriends and one eats free. For more information, click here.
Mozzarella - happy Hour is back! Get 20% off from 4-6pm. For dinner, order a fish entrée and get a glass of wine or bottle of beer for FREE. Click here to order online. 10% off their online ordering for first time users. Located at 265 Troy Ave, Brooklyn, NY.
# (917) 633-6770.
Pizza Express - 1. Large Pie, French Fries, and Garlic Knots - $23.95 2. Large Pie, French Fries, and Garlic Knots & 2 liter soda - $26.13
3.Vegetable Pie (choice of mix vegetables, mushrooms, olives), French Fries, and Garlic Knots & 2 liter soda - $30.49. 3. Large Pie, French Fries and Garlic Knots, Baked Ziti & 2 liter soda - $32.66. They also have gluten-free pizza upon request. Open with indoor seating, curbside pick up or have it delivered FREE to Flatbush, Marine Park or Mill Basin with just a $20 minimum. Located: 3005 Avenue K, Brooklyn, NY. #(718) 253-2600
Sushi Tokyo - has a happy hour from 2-7 Monday-Thursday, when all rolls will be 25% off. This is only for the Brooklyn location, and does not apply to delivery orders. Click here for more information.
QUEENS
Annie's Kitchen - Get 10% off your first online order. Open for dine in, take out and delivery. Click here to weigh in. 72-24 Main Street, Kew Garden Hills, NY. (718) 268-0960. Click here for their website.
Seasons Queens - offers 50% off Seasons Deli showcase every Tuesday. Get double and freeze. Only at the Queens location. Located at: 68-18 Main St, Flushing, NY 11367
(718) 268-6469. Click here for more information.
FIVE TOWNS
Chickies - has lunch specials for just $14.99. There are 7 options: Chicken fingers + fries & soda or water, Poppers or popcorn chicken + French fries & soda or water, Salad Bar (add $4 for chicken) + soda or water, Burger + French fries & soda or water, 1/2 sandwich + French fries & soda or water, 2 hotdogs + French fries & soda or water, or 2 pieces of KFC (Kosher Fried Chicken) + French fries & soda or water. Available from 11:30-2:30. Gluten free options available. Located at: 566 Central Ave, Cedarhurst, NY 11516. # (516) 559-5900. Also located at: 172 West Englewood Avenue. Teaneck, NJ 07666. # (201) 266-6033. Click here to order online.
Fialkoffs Express - has lunch specials! Available Monday-Friday, 11:30am-3:30pm. You can get two Regular Slices and One 12oz Slurpee OR Fountain Soda. You could also get one Regular Slice and one Regular French Fries and One 12oz Slurpee OR Fountain Soda. It'll only cost $6.99 tax included. Don't forget about their Monday Night special, from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm, a pizza dinner for just $18! Falkoffs Express has two Seasons Express locations: 700 West Broadway, Woodmere, NY and 50 Doughty Blvd, Lawrence, NY. For more information, click here for our post.
Hasini Shel Broadway - the new Chinese takeout place is offering 10% off with mention of GKR only Monday - Wednesday. Available for pickup or delivery. Click here for some photos and to weigh in. Located at: 1191 Broadway, Hewlett, NY. # (516)-566-8000. Order at: HasiniShelBroadway.com.
Holy Jerky from Graze Smokehouse - has a special GKRF discount. 10% off using code GKR10 on your first order. They offer whole muscle jerky by the quarter pound & specialty platters, starting at $85. Click here for more information and here for their website.
Mamoosh - has a $16 Thursday special which includes: 1LB of Chulent, 1 Mamoosh refresher, and 1 cup of Ek Mek Desert. Click here for their website. Located at 450 Rockaway Turnpike, Cedarhurst, NY. They are now on UberEats, Walks in accepted. Under Mehadrin of the Five Towns.
Streats Food + Drink - has lunch specials on weekdays, from 12pm-3pm. Click here to view the menu. They also have $5 margaritas on Taco Tuesday! And don't forget their late-night Leil Shlishi special: cholent + overnight kugel + popcorn chicken for $13.75! Available only from 9pm-11pm.
NEW ROCHELLE
Eden Wok - Monday Night All You Can Eat from 5-8:45pm, from your seat at waiter request, in their special socially-distanced buffet dining box. Call (914) 637-9363 to make a reservation, last seating at 8:30pm. They also have a special burgers menu every Thursday night! Click here to view it. SPECIAL: Buy 2 burgers and get 2 soups free (eggdrop, wonton, or hot and sour) mention GKRF!
NEW JERSEY
Yapchik - is honoring First Responders. Every Thursday at Yapchik, all first responders in Lakewood get 15% anything they buy. Beautiful gesture. Located at 1757 Madison Ave, Lakewood, New Jersey. #(732) 987-6800. Click here for their website.
Bridge Turkish & Mediterranean Grill - has a special promo: get 15% off your meal. Just mention Great Kosher Restaurants! Every Tuesday and Saturday only. The Bridge is located at: 315 Raritan Avenue., Highland Park, NJ. #(732) 418-9000. Click here for their website.
PHILADELPHIA
House of Kosher - has Fry Night every Wednesday night; get Fried Chicken and Fries for $11.99. The special is until 7:00 pm. Located at: 9806 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. # (215) 677-8100. Click here for their website.
FLORIDA
26 Sushi & Tapas - has happy hour! Sunday-Thursday, 5pm-7pm; click here to see the menu, featuring $8 Tapas and $10 Sushi. They are now offering Curbside Pickup. Take 26 on-the-go. Place an order for pickup and they'll meet you curbside for an easy and stress-free experience. Click here to place an order. For a discount on your online order, enter code "10% off" when placing your order on their website. 26 Sushi & Tapas is located at: 9487 Harding Ave. (Off 95th Street), Surfside, FL 33154.
Carmela's - has Takeout Tuesday; take 15% off all takeout every Tuesday. Click here to weigh in. Located at: 7300 West Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL. #(561) 367-3412. Click here for their website.
Krudo - now offers daily deliveries to West Palm Beach, Boynton Beach, Delray Beach and Boca Raton among all the other local areas. Krudo is a specialty fish market. They ask that you place your orders A DAY IN ADVANCE. To place your orders call (786) 440-5483. Open until 6:30 pm. They are located at 17092 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, FL 33160. Click here to place an order. Click here to see our post.
Lox N Bagel - A Bagel Happy Hour in Boca. Lox N Bagel presents half price dozen bagels. Everyday from 2pm to 3pm. No pre-orders - pick up only. Based on availability. Eat some, freeze the rest, enjoy over the weekend. Click here for their website. Lox N Bagel is located at 21065 Powerline Rd, Ste A6. Boca Raton, Fl. Their phone number is (561) 245-8363.
Orchids Garden - has a twilight special from 3:00-5:30 pm. It's a specialty menu with discounted prices. Get a meal for less than $20! There is a variety of Chicken, beef, and vegetarian dishes. To see the menu, click here for our post. The menu is in the comments. They are also offering a Monday Madness all you can eat buffet for less that $30! Check out our website for more information. Orchids Garden is located at 9045 La Fontana, Boca Raton, FL.
PX Mediterranean Grill - has Israeli Greek Music Night every Thursday Night. Sounds like a fun evening. Starts at 8:00pm with live music, food, and drinks. PX Grill is 20 minutes from Hollywood. Right next to the beach, boardwalk and Chabad. It's located at: 3558 N ocean Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale Fl, 33008. 954-280-0050. Click here for more information.
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