With a modern and sophisticated twist: Rosh Hashanah eve is the finest hour of traditional Jewish food
Rosh Hashanah eve brings a wave of orders to restaurants and delis serving traditional Jewish food in a modern version. Restaurant owners report hundreds of orders worth thousands of shekels, and customers who are moved to tears by flavors that remind them of home. The article examines the economic viability of ordering versus home cooking.
Rosh Hashanah eve is the finest hour of traditional Jewish food, and this year it comes with a modern and sophisticated twist. Restaurants and delis across the country report a flood of orders ahead of the holiday, with dishes like gefilte fish, chopped liver, and clear chicken soup in updated versions. Orna Reskin, owner of the restaurant "Kiton," tells of 250 orders worth hundreds and thousands of shekels, and customers who cry because the food reminds them of their grandmother. Zamir Schreiber from "Sender" restaurant and Ro'i Netzer from "Hamra" restaurant join in describing the excitement. Prices range from 30 to 50 shekels for a first course and up to 95 shekels for a main course. The article examines the question of whether it is more worthwhile to order or cook at home, with restaurant owners claiming that buying prepared food is more economical in terms of cost and time.