tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54005272024-03-14T00:15:52.178-04:00The Kosher TravelerUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-40145200808741832152011-07-19T07:21:00.001-04:002011-07-19T10:34:18.760-04:00Charleston, SC UpdateWhile the kosher Bed & Breakfast in Charleston closed some time ago, visitors to Chucktown have a new option for kosher food.
A variety of (double wrapped) prepacked Glatt Kosher dinners are now available at Hyman's, 215 Meeting St., Charleston, South Carolina 29401, (843) 723-6000. The meals are prepared under the supervision of Rabbi Yossi Refson of the Chabad Of Charleston.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-45490809745931135242011-06-02T17:05:00.000-04:002011-06-02T17:05:29.313-04:00Changes in St. LouisThe relatively small universe of kosher establishments in St. Louis has undergone significant changes over the past few months. First came the closing of Pratzel's the 98 year old mainstay followed by the news that a local Breadsmith's would turn kosher to fill the void. Then came the news that VegaDeli would be giving up it's kosher certification. That loss was countered by the news that the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-60539447861807851032010-03-10T21:17:00.009-05:002011-03-04T11:04:26.404-05:00Vancouver Gets Kosher DiningThe Jewish Tribune reports that a the city's first kosher restaurant has opened:
ANCOUVER – Maple Grill, the West Coast Kosher Kitchen, has been open for business since Feb. 10 serving BC Kosher( meat and veggie) lunch and dinners every day of the week.
The menu includes yam wedges, Ima’s Hummus, Moroccan and ocean burgers, Street Wings, Mezurashii Ahi tuna, lamb chops, West Coast Quesadilla, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-73619443121898698102009-05-13T23:57:00.000-04:002011-03-04T11:05:21.590-05:00Kosher Restaurant Coming to Des MoinesThe Des Moines Register reports that a kosher deli will be opening soon:
A sign in the window next door to Maccabee’s Deli at 1150 Polk Blvd. in Des Moines indicates a restaurant and catering service are coming soon. Rabbi Yossi Jacobson, director of the Judaic Resource Center that owns Maccabee’s, said the restaurant should be ready for business in about four to six months. The restaurant and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-56139062855000642132009-02-26T20:43:00.012-05:002011-03-04T10:44:25.482-05:00New Bakery in Chattanooga, TennesseeThe Chattanooga Time Free Press reports on the opening of the city's first kosher bakery:
The corner of Hamilton Town Center on Gunbarrel Road in East Brainerd just got a little sweeter with the opening of Abraham’s Kosher and Parve Bakery.
The new business gives the area a place to find pastries that are all kosher and dairy free.
Edith Martinez and husband, Eloy, opened the bakery in early Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-18633544261547943422009-02-13T22:34:00.008-05:002011-03-04T10:38:36.306-05:00New Norfolk Market Features Kosher SectionThe Virginian Pilot reports that folks in Norfolk will have a new source of kosher eats:
Potato kugel mix. Borscht. Pasta sauces. Beef, lamb and bison. Hummus. Feta. Gouda. A shopping cart full of candy and six brands of gefilte fish.
Those in search of kosher everything need search no more. Farm Fresh's The Market at Ghent, a newly-remodeled store at 730 W. 21st Street in Norfolk, has a Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-84463001326828041572008-02-28T07:14:00.000-05:002008-02-28T10:27:30.655-05:00Flying the Kosher Skies: OU SurveyRecently the OU surveyed domestic airlines on their kosher offerings. Here are the highlights:Kosher Snacks -- such as potato chips, pretzels, cookies -- and in many cases, meals, are available on eight major United States airlines.American Airlines: On flights of two hours or longer, of the snacks offered, the Chocolate Chunk cookie (which is OU-Dairy) and 3 Musketeers candy bar are kosher Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-30858902659347642152008-01-20T01:53:00.001-05:002010-09-15T09:44:00.118-04:00First Kosher Eatery in Arizona SE ValleyThe Arizona Republic reports on the grand opening of Pita Delight in Chandler, Arizona - the first kosher eatery in Arizona's Southeast Valley. The new dairy establishment, under the supervision of the Greater Phoenix Va'ad Hakashruth, serves soups, sandwiches, salads, tilapia, pizza, french fries, desserts and appetizers including hummus, tabouli, baba ganoush, avocado salad and Israeli Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-14567990388825653982008-01-01T21:20:00.000-05:002008-01-03T09:33:58.412-05:00Pittsburgh Looses Second BakeryThe Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports on the closing of the Simple Treat Bakery, a Squirrel Hill institution. This follows the loss of Rolladin's bakery and cafe earlier in 2007. Notwithstanding the losses, Squirrel Hill still boasts a butcher/market, one dairy (Milky Way) and two meat (Pinati and Aaron & Ari's Grill) restaurants within two blocks on Murray Avenue.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-62863962371043551572007-12-07T01:41:00.001-05:002009-07-27T12:17:51.619-04:00Kosher Back in Downtown ChicagoUPDATE (7/27/2009) Spertus does not currently have an on-site dining option regularly open to the public.The drought is over reports Chicago's abc7:...it's no surprise that up until recently, the only good kosher options were in West Rogers Park or Skokie. But now, kosher diners have two new options downtown, one of which is partnering with a well-known celebrity chef.It's lunch hour at the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-53687387446284838702007-12-03T06:47:00.000-05:002007-12-28T13:56:45.384-05:00Milk Street Cafe in Post Office Square ClosesDowntown Boston's kosher dining options are sliced in half with the closing of the felishig location of the Milk Street Cafe which was located in Post Office Square. The milchig location on Milk Street remains open. The Boston Globe has the full details.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-33355901451242305882007-11-08T23:56:00.000-05:002007-12-28T14:01:26.856-05:00Boston in the Globe's FocusThe Boston Globe takes on a tour of the city's kosher establishments through the eyes of a Rabbi.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-88614560782711649972007-10-07T14:01:00.000-04:002007-12-28T14:09:42.423-05:00Kroger Expands Atlanta Success to CincinnatiAnyone who has been to the Kroger in the Toco Hills area of Atlanta will appreciate what this means for visitors to Cincinnati as Kroger announces an expansion of kosher at the Hunt Road location.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-74174278382417171732007-09-03T18:28:00.000-04:002007-12-27T16:40:48.895-05:00Keeping Kosher at a Newport B&BThe Associated Press reports on a unique Bed & Breakfast in Newport, Rhode Island:Apracticing Catholic who attends church each Sunday, Mary Ellen Newbury hardly seems a sure bet to know the ins and outs of keeping a kosher diet....The bed-and-breakfast has separate ovens and microwaves for warming up meat and dairy dishes, so milk and meat don't mix, and food brought into the house from the Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1167315154868960272006-12-27T23:04:00.000-05:002007-03-03T20:19:07.736-05:00St. Louis Looses ShmeersShmeers, the only kosher dinner establishment in St. Louis is going treif. According to its owner, the community was not able to support the restaurant . St. Louis is now left with only Kohn's Kosher Meat and Deli, Diamants Kosher Meat Market and Delicatessen and the J Café, all of which only serve lunch.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1166797001422508762006-12-22T09:16:00.000-05:002006-12-22T09:16:41.616-05:00Kosher in Iowa!The Des Moines Register reports on the opening of Kosher Express Restaurant and Grocery in Urbandale, Iowa. The new establishment features the typical pizza shop menu coupled with a full grocery. So if you find yourself in Iowa, B'teavon!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1166797801547999632006-12-21T23:54:00.000-05:002006-12-22T09:30:01.606-05:00New Restaurant in HawaiiThe list of destinations without kosher dining options gets smaller and smaller with the opening of Yudi's Deli in Honolulu. Yudi's features deli sandwiches, steaks, burgers & fries, falafel and salads with glatt kosher meat and poultry also available by the pound. Aloha!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1166797255453800892006-12-21T23:16:00.000-05:002006-12-22T09:21:51.363-05:00The Results are in for Philly & DCThe results of both the Philadelphia and Washington DC Area Kosher Community Surveys have been released. Read all about it at Kosher Community Surveys.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-72375767036093158932006-10-23T22:09:00.031-04:002011-03-04T10:26:01.954-05:00Major Hotels Making Efforts to Accommodate Kosher TravelersKosher Today's Sarah Cohen reports that some major hotels are making significant efforts to accommodate kosher travelers:
In a survey of some of the largest hotels in the country, KosherToday found that virtually all of the hotels had some program in place to supply the glatt kosher meals. Most appeared anxious to court the kosher traveler. The Palmer House Hilton said that with advanced notice, Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1157662060417754902006-09-06T23:42:00.000-04:002006-09-07T16:47:41.336-04:00Two New Kosher Surveys Now OpenKosher Community Surveys has opened two new surveys covering Philadelphia and Washington, DC (click the city name for the survey). Each survey asks consumers their opinion of area restaurants, stores and bakeries. So if you are familier with either of the areas, here is your chance to have your voice heard!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1157139314642092952006-08-28T20:17:00.000-04:002006-09-01T15:36:07.743-04:00Kosher at Niagara FallsIn past years, visitors to Niagara Falls had to bring their own food or drive to Buffalo for kosher food. With the recent opening of King David Pizza, Bakery & Falafel fresh kosher meals can be had near the Falls. Located on the Canadian side of the falls, King David also offers a selection of grocery and bakery items.The local Chabad House coordinates a daily minyan and even offers Shabbos Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1156514611816260302006-08-25T10:03:00.000-04:002006-08-25T10:03:32.350-04:00Baltimore Kosher Survey Report ReleasedThe people have spoken and the results are in. The Baltimore Area Kosher Community Survey Final Report has been released. The survey and report are the work of Kosher Community Surveys who will soon be opening a survey of Philadelphia and a new survey of Washington, DC. Aside from providing motivation for local establishments to improve, the final reports are a great resource for locals and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1156512935837362102006-07-16T09:29:00.000-04:002006-08-25T09:35:53.473-04:00RFK in DC Joins Growing Kosher at Ballparks ListBeginning July 23rd, Kosher Sports under Star-K supervision will operate a glatt kosher food concession at RFK stadium in Washington, DC, the home of the Washington Nationals. RFK joins the growing list of stadiums with kosher food concessions.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1152203729206348792006-07-06T12:24:00.000-04:002006-07-06T12:43:17.160-04:00Baltimore Kosher Restaurants etc. - Which are the best?Share your opinion about local kosher restaurants and grocery stores through the first ever Baltimore Kosher Community Survey! To take the survey, go to: http://baltimore.kosher-community-surveys.com.A report of the results will be distributed to the community. Please e-mail Neil Rosenbaum at if you have any questions.Kosher Community Surveys has completed surveys for Washington, DC and Boston Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1150994289283238112006-06-22T12:33:00.000-04:002006-06-22T12:38:30.583-04:00Kosher at Ballpark In Manchester, New HampshireThe Jewish Press reports:Rabbi Levi Krinsky of Chabad of New Hampshire has announced that arrangements have been made for a glatt kosher menu to be available at select Fisher Cats home games. The NH Fisher Cats team is an AA affiliate of the Major League Baseball Toronto Blue Jays and is located in Manchester, New Hampshire.In addition, groups of 50 or more � a camp, synagogue, youth group or Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0