JEWISH FOOD RESOURCES
A CURATED LIST
Jewish Food NYC is my curated collection of the places, experiences and stories I think are worth knowing, but there is always more to discover. For those who want to research further, I’ve put together some directories, guides and resources covering kosher dining, Jewish and Israeli food businesses and other useful food information in New York City, across the United States and around the world.
Whenever possible, please support these Jewish and Israeli organizations and content creators who put in the time and work to create these resources and keep them current. Whether you live in New York or are planning a trip somewhere new, I hope this helps you discover even more places worth supporting.
FIND KOSHER FOOD
YEAH THAT’S KOSHER
One of the best resources for kosher travelers. Yeah That’s Kosher covers kosher restaurants, openings, closings, travel and food news around the world.
GOOD TO KNOW: Its Kosher Near Me directory and app lets you search by city, ZIP code or your current location and includes kosher establishments around the world.
KOSHER NEAR ME
A particularly useful resource when you are traveling. Search for kosher restaurants and businesses by location, food type or name, whether you are in New York or somewhere else in the world.
KOSHER WITHOUT BORDERS
A useful kosher dining directory with dedicated New York City guides. Listings include restaurants, bakeries, markets and other places to eat, along with kosher certification information. Its Manhattan directory alone currently includes more than 100 listings.
KOSHER CONNECT
A searchable kosher directory covering restaurants, bakeries, markets and other kosher businesses, with certification information and geographic guides. Particularly useful for searching by borough and neighborhood.
KOSHER NYC
A New York-focused directory of kosher restaurants, bakeries, takeout spots, supermarkets and specialty food businesses. Listings include the kosher certification associated with each establishment.
CHECK THE CERTIFICATION
OU KOSHER
One of the world’s largest and most recognized kosher certification organizations. Use the OU’s resources to research certified products, restaurants and food businesses and to learn more about kosher standards.
OK KOSHER
A major international kosher certification organization headquartered in Brooklyn. Its website includes certification information, kosher resources and a searchable database of certified products and companies.
STAR-K
A major kosher certification organization with a particularly useful collection of kosher travel, food and certification resources.
VAAD HARABONIM OF QUEENS
One of the best resources for finding certified kosher food in Queens. Its searchable directory includes restaurants, bakeries, supermarkets, caterers, butchers and other establishments supervised by the Vaad.
VAAD HARABONIM OF RIVERDALE
A useful neighborhood resource for kosher dining in Riverdale, Bronx, with lists of kosher restaurants, bakeries and markets and information about local supervision.
NEW YORK STATE KOSHER REGISTRY
New York State maintains a searchable registry of establishments that identify themselves as selling or serving kosher food, including information submitted about their kosher certifying authority. It is a useful additional research tool when you want to investigate the supervision of a particular establishment.
JEWISH FOOD + CULTURE
JEWISH FOOD SOCIETY
Instagram: @jewishfoodsociety
One of my favorite resources for exploring Jewish food culture and the stories behind it. Jewish Food Society documents Jewish recipes, family histories and culinary traditions from communities around the world and brings them to life through storytelling and events.
THE NOSHER
myjewishlearning.com/the-nosher
Instagram: @jewishfood
A Jewish food publication from My Jewish Learning covering Jewish food traditions, restaurants, culinary history, holidays and food culture from around the world.
100 JEWISH FOODS
A fun project from Tablet exploring 100 foods that tell stories about Jewish history, identity and culture. Not a restaurant directory, but a great place to learn why particular foods matter.
JEWISH FOOD EXPERIENCE
A resource devoted to Jewish food traditions, culinary stories, holiday foods and the many different cuisines that make up Jewish food culture.
MY JEWISH LEARNING: FOOD
A helpful starting point when you want to understand the history, traditions and meaning behind Jewish foods and Jewish holidays.
TRAVELING?
CHABAD.ORG
With Chabad centers around the world, its directory can be an invaluable starting point when traveling and looking for local Jewish community resources, Shabbat information and kosher food guidance.
YEAH THAT’S KOSHER NEAR ME
Search for kosher food by your destination before you leave home or use your location once you arrive. The directory covers the United States, Israel and destinations throughout Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia and beyond.
A NOTE ABOUT KOSHER CERTIFICATION
Kosher supervision can change, and different diners follow different standards. If a particular certification or level of supervision is important to you, always check directly with the restaurant and its current certifying organization before visiting.
MANHATTAN KOSHER MAP
Created by New York food photographer Yossi Hoffman, this interactive Manhattan map makes it easy to find kosher, vegan and vegetarian restaurants throughout the borough. Search by restaurant, food type and kosher certification, and turn different map categories on and off.
THE INFATUATION: BEST KOSHER RESTAURANTS IN NYC
A regularly updated editorial guide to kosher restaurants across New York City, from Jewish delis and Israeli restaurants to pizza, Indian food, sushi and steakhouses.
THE ISRAEL BITES: GLUTEN-FREE + KOSHER NYC
An especially useful guide for anyone who needs both kosher and gluten-free food in New York City. Written from the perspective of someone who keeps kosher and has celiac disease, with restaurant and bakery recommendations that accommodate both.
YEAH THAT’S KOSHER: NYC
The NYC section of Yeah That’s Kosher is particularly useful for keeping up with kosher restaurant openings, closings, changes and food news around New York.
GREAT KOSHER RESTAURANTS
A large kosher restaurant directory with separate sections for Brooklyn, Manhattan, Queens, Staten Island, Long Island, Riverdale/Westchester and destinations around the United States and internationally.
The Brooklyn directory alone is extensive, making this particularly helpful for visitors who want to explore beyond Manhattan.