Just a Year Ago, Israeli Cuisine Was the Talk of the International Culinary Scene. Since the Start of the War in Gaza, However, Even Its Michelin Star-studded Chefs Have Begun to Conceal Their Identity
Amid pro-Palestinian Calls for a Boycott and Sighs of Disappointment From Observant Jews, Israel Got Its First Shake Shack Burger Spot, Which Got Our Reporter Reminiscing About Simpler, Cheesier, Times
At Gazala's Restaurant in Manhattan, Owner Gazala Halabi Was Proud to Identify as Israeli, With the Olive Oil, Herbs and Spices Brought From 'Back Home.' The Vitriol, Shattered Glass and 'Free Palestine' Graffiti After October 7 Shocked Her, but She Has No Intention to Back Down