Hello ★ Ciao ★ שלום

I'm not Jewish.

 

I'm a native New Yorker and Italian, having spent much of my childhood in Italy. Italy remains a big part of my life, and food has always meant much more to me than simply eating. It's about family, tradition, hospitality, community and keeping generations of history alive.

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That's one reason I feel such a strong connection to the Jewish community. Italian and Jewish cultures share a deep appreciation for food as a way of bringing people together and preserving traditions. Jewish Food NYC grew out of that connection, my love for New York City and my desire to celebrate and support the Jewish and Israeli businesses that contribute so much to the city.

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Jewishfoodnyc.com is my curated collection of Jewish and Israeli restaurants, cafés, bakeries, food tours, culinary experiences, and food events throughout New York City.​

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The idea for Jewish Food NYC began after I kept seeing headlines about Jewish and Israeli restaurants, bakeries and cafés around New York being targeted, harassed or protested simply because of who they were - Jewish. Some struggled. Some changed the way they operated. Some closed. Read more here.

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I found myself thinking: What can I actually do?

I can show up. I can support them. I can tell other people about them. And I can create a place that celebrates not only the businesses that have been targeted, but the incredible breadth of Jewish food and Jewish food culture throughout New York City.

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New York City would not be New York without its Jewish community. For generations, Jewish New Yorkers have shaped the city's neighborhoods, businesses, culture, and culinary traditions. This is my small way of celebrating and supporting a community that has given so much to the city we all love.

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Whether you call New York home or you're visiting from somewhere else, I hope you discover somewhere new, meet someone interesting, and leave a little fuller than when you arrived.

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Support them. Thank them. Make new friends.

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My favorite New York breakfast: toasted poppy seed bagel with plain cream cheese, a cappuccino, and fresh fruit.

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Did I miss your favorite spot? Submit it below.

 

Share some of my shareables online if you would like to help share the site. Find them here.​

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Jewish Food NYC is always growing! Check back for new discoveries, favorite places, food experiences and more.

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Also - there are no paid placements masquerading as an independent recommendations.​

 

​Bete’avon - בתיאבון

 

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