tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54005272012-01-13T09:15:09.801-05:00Moachnoreply@blogger.comBlogger511100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-40145200808741832152011-07-19T07:21:00.001-04:002011-07-19T10:34:18.760-04:00

While 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.

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-45490809745931135242011-06-02T17:05:00.000-04:002011-06-02T17:05:29.313-04:00

The 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

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-60539447861807851032010-03-10T21:17:00.009-05:002011-03-04T11:04:26.404-05:00

The 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,

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-73619443121898698102009-05-13T23:57:00.000-04:002011-03-04T11:05:21.590-05:00

The 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

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-56139062855000642132009-02-26T20:43:00.012-05:002011-03-04T10:44:25.482-05:00

The 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

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-18633544261547943422009-02-13T22:34:00.008-05:002011-03-04T10:38:36.306-05:00

The 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 7-

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-84463001326828041572008-02-28T07:14:00.000-05:002008-02-28T10:27:30.655-05:00

Recently 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

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-30858902659347642152008-01-20T01:53:00.001-05:002010-09-15T09:44:00.118-04:00

The 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

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-14567990388825653982008-01-01T21:20:00.000-05:002008-01-03T09:33:58.412-05:00

The 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.

Moachnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-62863962371043551572007-12-07T01:41:00.001-05:002009-07-27T12:17:51.619-04:00

UPDATE (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

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-53687387446284838702007-12-03T06:47:00.000-05:002007-12-28T13:56:45.384-05:00

Downtown 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.

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-33355901451242305882007-11-08T23:56:00.000-05:002007-12-28T14:01:26.856-05:00

The Boston Globe takes on a tour of the city's kosher establishments through the eyes of a Rabbi.

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-88614560782711649972007-10-07T14:01:00.000-04:002007-12-28T14:09:42.423-05:00

Anyone 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.

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-74174278382417171732007-09-03T18:28:00.000-04:002007-12-27T16:40:48.895-05:00

The 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

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1167315154868960272006-12-27T23:04:00.000-05:002007-03-03T20:19:07.736-05:00

Shmeers, 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.

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1166797001422508762006-12-22T09:16:00.000-05:002006-12-22T09:16:41.616-05:00

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!

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1166797801547999632006-12-21T23:54:00.000-05:002006-12-22T09:30:01.606-05:00

The 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!

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1166797255453800892006-12-21T23:16:00.000-05:002006-12-22T09:21:51.363-05:00

The results of both the Philadelphia and Washington DC Area Kosher Community Surveys have been released. Read all about it at Kosher Community Surveys.

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-72375767036093158932006-10-23T22:09:00.031-04:002011-03-04T10:26:01.954-05:00

Kosher 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,

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1157662060417754902006-09-06T23:42:00.000-04:002006-09-07T16:47:41.336-04:00

Kosher 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!

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1157139314642092952006-08-28T20:17:00.000-04:002006-09-01T15:36:07.743-04:00

In 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

Moachnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1156514611816260302006-08-25T10:03:00.000-04:002006-08-25T10:03:32.350-04:00

The 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

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1156512935837362102006-07-16T09:29:00.000-04:002006-08-25T09:35:53.473-04:00

Beginning 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.

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1152203729206348792006-07-06T12:24:00.000-04:002006-07-06T12:43:17.160-04:00

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

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1150994289283238112006-06-22T12:33:00.000-04:002006-06-22T12:38:30.583-04:00

The 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

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1156515743986464812006-05-07T18:10:00.000-04:002006-08-25T10:22:33.013-04:00

While the New Orleans Jewish community continues to rebuild, two of the areas three pre-Katrina kosher establishments have re-opened and are operating normally. Having recently returned from a business trip to the Big Easy, I can provide a first hand report. The Brown family has returned and their kosher oasis Kosher Cajun, which is a full-service delicatessen with a large kosher grocery is

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1156513376490476622006-04-02T11:24:00.000-04:002006-08-25T09:43:44.966-04:00

The Cleveland Jewish News reports that first kosher Subway fast food restaurant in North America will open in early May in the Cleveland JCC. Now Jared Fogel can finally eat a kosher meal!

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1140361306287157972006-02-19T09:43:00.000-05:002006-02-20T10:11:28.026-05:00

The Houston Chronicle reported on the opening of Houston's' first glatt kosher meat restaurant, Suzie's Grill. According to the Chronicle, Suzie's Grill was born of a community dream. It opened in late November on South Braeswood Boulevard because so many families in Houston's Jewish community hungered enough for such a place to invest in. The menu features Persian, Israeli and American food. The

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1139746932594820142006-02-12T07:07:00.000-05:002006-12-17T00:08:16.856-05:00

The Broad Street Guest House, the first kosher bed and breakfast in South Carolina, has opened. According to an article in the Charleston Post & Courier, guests can expect to be "pampered and treated to meals that are anything but ordinary". According to the proprieter, Hadassah Rothenberg, the inn's new kosher kitchen was custom-built to her culinary specifications and under strict kosher

Moachnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1139150696096406622006-02-05T09:39:00.000-05:002006-02-12T07:06:23.666-05:00

Kosher Today reports:New Kosher Restaurant Opens in Phoenix(Phoenix, AZ) Anyone who has ever visited Phoenix certainly knows of Segal�s Kosher with its great food and assortment of kosher food products. Now comes word of a new eatery, Haifa Restaurant (not to be confused with the Haifa restaurant in Las Vegas), located in north central Phoenix. The restaurant, which opened a few months ago, is

Moachnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1123777923280169642005-08-11T12:28:00.000-04:002006-05-05T12:43:16.243-04:00

The information in this post is provided courtesy of the Kosher Vancouver Blog - check it out!Nestled on the shore in British Columbia, Canada�s �Gateway to the Pacific,' the city of Vancouver is blessed with one of the most beautiful backdrops in the world. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean and snow-capped mountains, Vancouver was recently voted the "Best City in the Americas" at Cond� Nast

Moachnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1123520487313051802005-08-08T19:50:00.000-04:002005-08-08T13:01:27.320-04:00

Ari Engel the creator of PilotYid software for PDA's, has created a fantastic new website combining the data from the Shamash Restaurant Database with Google Maps. The Kosher Food and Restaurant Mapper allows you to search for kosher establishments and then plots them onto a Google map. Using Google Map's features you can customize and print maps of displaying all of the kosher establishments at

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1121371885337814762005-07-13T20:31:00.000-04:002006-05-03T10:01:20.046-04:00

While it is not surprising that sports venues such as Shea Stadium and Yankee Stadium in New York offer glatt kosher food stands (operated by Strikly Kosher), these concessions are not limited to New York or the major leagues. The minor league New Haven County Cutters in Connecticut have added a kosher food stand with a fairly extensive menu. Of course, New York's, Brooklyn Cyclones and Staten

Moachnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1120655126958987392005-07-05T20:51:00.000-04:002005-07-06T09:05:26.963-04:00

In addition to the well received Shari's Steakhouse, Atlantic City now has an option for Shabbos meals. The Chabad of Atlantic City now hosts the Atlantic City Shabbos Dining Hall which offers both Friday night and Shabbos day meals in a local Shul, the Chelsea Hebrew Congregation. The Shul is said to be a five minute walk from the hotels. Minyanim precede both meals.

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1120656004207222742005-07-04T21:05:00.000-04:002005-07-06T09:20:04.213-04:00

For a number of years, visitors to Pennsylvania Dutch Country have been able to find kosher food at both Hershey Park and Dutch Wonderland. Now the operators of Central PA's Kosher Mart, which has a stand in each park, are offering Shabbos lodging and dining in their home. Three accommodation options are provided with two of the options accommodating up to six people. Located about one-half mile

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1119035400813775862005-06-15T21:51:00.000-04:002005-06-17T15:10:00.820-04:00

The anticipated new Allentown, PA eatery, Maccabee's will sadly not come to pass. Plans for the restaurant which would have been a welcome addition for both Lehigh Valley locals as well as visitors to nearby Dorney Park have been scrapped due to changes in the Pennsylvania building code.

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1119036070268960922005-06-12T10:11:00.000-04:002005-06-17T15:21:10.273-04:00

A new fleishig restaurant has opened in DC. Eli's is a New York style deli located in the Dupont Circle area. Eli's joins the cafe in the JCC as the only kosher establishments in DC. For a review of Eli's check out the Kosher Critic a blog dedicated to "Professional, unbiased reviews of all kosher restaurants located in the State of Maryland and the District of Columbia."

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1115823387834352032005-05-08T10:41:00.000-04:002005-05-12T15:13:12.586-04:00

Michael Rogovin provided the following information on the Berkshires:The Berkshires offers beautiful country for hiking, walking, biking, fishing, boating, and golf (plus skating and skiing in the winter). It is also one of the most art & culture saturated areas of the country, with numerous theatre, music, dance, opera and museums, along with more ceramic, glass, craft and antique shops in all

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1093287297289823722004-08-23T14:45:00.000-04:002005-07-14T15:28:37.026-04:00

Josh Hosseinof reports that Six Flags Great Adventures in Jackson, NJ offers a kosher concession as well. Rueben's Glatt Spot Deli located in the Old Country area of the park provides glatt kosher foods under the supervision of Rabbi Teitz who also supervises their main location in Elizabeth, NJ.

Moachnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1077038094770841922004-02-17T12:14:00.000-05:002005-05-12T15:15:32.716-04:00

For years visitors to Walt Disney World have been able to pre-order packaged kosher meals to be served in any Disney restaurant (for information call 1-407-WDW-DINE). Now, Disney offers another option. Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe, located in the Magic Kingdom's Tomorrowland, features a choice of three pre-packaged kosher (Star-K) meat meals (hot dog, burger or chicken nuggets all served with

Moachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1069428757317961782003-11-21T10:32:00.000-05:002005-05-12T15:17:06.500-04:00

The links section on the left has been updated with new destinations (Columbus, Cleveland, Florida - Miami & more, Pittsburgh, St. Louis, San Francisco/San Jose & Toronto). Revisions and corrections have also been made to some of the existing cities. If you have any destination suggestions or links please e-mail them.

Moachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1063895652473500832003-09-18T10:34:00.001-04:002005-05-12T15:17:58.496-04:00

Campbell's has announced that it has recieved OU certification for its Vegetarian Vegetable soup making it the first soup in the Campbell's line to be kosher certified. What this means for the kosher traveler, is that a kosher heat and eat soup will likely be available wherever in North America their travels may take them.

Moachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1063738859233029252003-09-16T15:00:00.000-04:002005-05-12T15:21:44.496-04:00

Jonny Gewirtz reports that kosher observant visitors to Sesame Place should pack all the food they need because the park offers practically nothing in the way of pre-packaged kosher food. Another option is to stop off in nearby Philadelphia instead.

Moachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-1057844339507956502003-07-10T09:38:00.000-04:002005-07-14T15:31:10.806-04:00

There was a time when being able to get a kosher airline meal at DisneyWorld was a treat, now however, kosher food stands are beginning to sprout within theme parks. In Pennsylvania, both Hershey Park and Dutch Wonderland host branches of Central PA's Kosher Mart. The stands feature both meat and parve selections and are a great break from smuggling sandwiches into parks. You may visit either

Moachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-958357642003-06-19T14:29:00.000-04:002005-05-12T15:19:22.166-04:00

Although this blog is focused on travel in the US and Canada, it is important to remind everyone that they should strongly consider a vacation this summer in Israel. Begin your planning at the Israel Ministry of Tourism site.

Moachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-955201302003-06-10T16:22:00.000-04:002005-05-12T15:20:44.296-04:00

Traveler's to Washington, DC should be aware that pre-packaged kosher meals under the Capitol-K are available at the cafe in the US Holocaust Museum. The food in the Cafe is not kosher except for three varieties of pre-packaged meals from the DC JCC Cafe and under Capitol-K supervision. They offer tuna or egg salad sandwiches or an oriental noodle salad. IMPORTANT - make sure that you check the

Moachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-949941132003-05-28T12:10:00.000-04:002005-05-12T15:21:27.373-04:00

Kosher Today is reporting that a new Courtyard by Marriot hotel has opened in Brookline a heavily Jewish suburb of Boston. The new hotel features key locks on some rooms and assistance in procuring kosher food from local establishments. The Courtyard joins the Holiday Inn Brookline as full service hotels with key lock rooms in the area. Both hotels are a short walk from the Young Israel of

Moachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-947498852003-05-22T15:07:00.000-04:002005-05-12T15:22:10.336-04:00

If you thought the heyday of the kosher Catskill Hotels ended 25 years ago, guess again. Vacationers looking for a little kosher rest and relaxation in the country this summer will have the pick of three resorts. The erstwhile Homowack in Spring Glenn remains open year-round, while the Glatt Boys return to Kutsher's again this summer. They are joined by the Hudson Valley Resort, which will

Moachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-946505292003-05-20T16:50:00.000-04:002005-05-12T15:22:41.253-04:00

Travelers to the Los Angeles area who need hotel accommodations over Shabbos have the Crowne Plaza Beverly Hills. The AAA 3 diamond hotel, located in the heart of the Pico-Robertson neighborhood, has key locks on many rooms and has refrigerators available. The hotel is also located around the corner from the Young Israel of Century City as well as within easy walking distance of many kosher

Moachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-944631572003-05-16T14:32:00.000-04:002005-05-12T15:23:03.086-04:00

Two products now on the market make travel to out of the way destinations a little easier for the kosher traveler. My Own Meals are prepackaged meals that do not require refrigeration and can even be eaten as. La Briute meals are similar except they come with a self-heating mechanism that produces piping hot meals in minutes. Everything you need comes in the box. The self-heating mechanism is

Moachnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5400527.post-944489762003-05-16T09:58:00.000-04:002005-05-12T15:23:50.513-04:00

Welcome to the Kosher Traveler. The purpose of this blog is to provide information for the kosher traveler. The type of information I would like to make available is advice for specific destinations, primarily within the US and Canada. I also intend to provide the most comprehensive collection of links to information for the kosher traveler available anywhere. If you have any comments,

Moachnoreply@blogger.com