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passover miami
Submitted by: davidbenzaquen on Mar 24th 2007
WHERE CAN I GET PASSOVER KIBES IN MIAMI

Prime Grill New York
Submitted by: William Kurry on Mar 24th 2007
Best Kosher food possible. Beautifully prepared. It doesn't get better. Expensive but worth the splurge.

"Unhappy customer"
Submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 23rd 2007
Please email me your info, so the owner can take care of this matter directly.

Thank you.

Clarification on Kosher Status of New York’s Le Marais Restaurant
Submitted by: Rabbi Yaakov Luban, Direc on Mar 23rd 2007

A few months ago, a mashgiach at Le Marais restaurant, Mr. Isaac Bitton, alleged that on several occasions, one of the chefs at Le Marais intentionally compromised the kashrus at Le Marais, and that he had been fired from his previous employment for that very reason as well. Mr. Bitton insisted and demanded that the chef be fired.

Over a period of months the OU carefully researched and investigated every accusation, and we spoke to all parties whom Mr. Bitton claimed had information. Obviously, the presence of an individual who is hostile to our kosher program would seriously compromise our ability to provide reliable supervision. At the same time, fairness dictates that if allegations are made against a Jew or non-Jew, the accusations must be independently verified before one is dismissed from his position.

The OU found no evidence of intent to compromise kashrus by this chef. People quoted by Mr. Bitton resolutely denied statements attributed to them. For example, Mr. Bitton claimed the chef was fired from Levana for kashrus infractions, and the management would verify that this was the case. We spoke to the management of Levana and they emphatically stated that this was not true. Mr. Bitton then said a sister of the management would confirm his allegation. She too said she had no knowledge of this matter. Mr. Bitton then claimed that he secretly tape recorded a conversation with the sister and she admitted and confirmed that the chef was fired for Kashrus reasons. The OU staff listened to the tape and at no point did she confirm the above. Initially, she denied that the chef was fired for Kashrus violations. After Mr. Bitton relentlessly pressed the issue, she said he should pursue the matter further with the appropriate parties, if he so desired. Mr. Bitton maintained that not denying the allegation was tantamount to confirming it. We considered it a misrepresentation to characterize this as a confirmation.

Other individuals who worked closely with the chef, such as the second Mashgiach at Le Marais, gave no support to the allegations. With the exception of Mr. Bitton, everyone found the chef to be cooperative.

Mr. Bitton developed amazing conspiratorial theories involving crime organizations to explain why people denied his allegations, and attributed dark and evil motives to sincere and honest individuals within the OU.

Mr. Bitton was dogmatic in his interpretations of situations and did not acknowledge the legitimacy of other opinions. We explained to Mr. Bitton that he was entitled to his opinion, but we do not have to agree. He insisted that his viewpoint is fact and not an opinion.

For example, in one instance the chef purchased dairy margarine for the restaurant (though it was caught before it was used). There is no evidence that the chef did not make an honest error. Indeed, the OU receives numerous calls from people who accidentally used OUD margarine in a meat dish. Mr. Bitton insisted the chef bought the product with malicious intent. In another case, a delivery of non-kosher fish (which was also not used) was dropped off at the restaurant over Shabbos while the store was closed. Mr. Bitton insisted that the chef made the order, though there was no evidence linking the chef to the order, and the fish company advised the OU that the delivery was made in error to the wrong customer. Once again, Mr. Bitton maintained that his interpretation was a fact and not an opinion.

Mr. Bitton threatened to make a public expose of this “cover-up”. The OU took a principled position and did not acquiesce to threats and intimidation.

In protest of our decision to not have the chef fired, Mr. Bitton voluntarily resigned from his position at the restaurant. Since then, Mr. Bitton and others have circulated e-mail allegations about this matter. Many of the statements are patently false, such as the accusation that the chef physically assaulted Mr. Bitton and intentionally placed insects in the food. In a private conversation with an OU staff member, Mr. Bitton admitted that this was not true. Another allegation is that the OU chose to defend the chef for financial considerations. This accusation is absurd. Had the OU insisted that the chef be dismissed, it would have had no financial impact on the OU, as Le Marais would readily have complied. Indeed, the easiest course for the OU would have been for the OU to ask the restaurant to dismiss this chef, and the whole matter would have been put to rest. The OU did not take this course of action because we felt that the kashrus of the restaurant was properly served and to dismiss a chef without just cause was unethical and immoral.

The OU stands firmly behind its supervision of Le Marais and the kashrus there is maintained in full accordance with OU standards.

Rabbi Yaakov Luban
Executive Rabbinic Coordinator
Kashruth Division
Orthodox Union

Stephen J. Savitsky
President
Orthodox Union

Dr. Simcha Katz
Chair, Kashrut Commission
Orthodox Union

Rabbi Dr. Tzvi Hersh Weinreb
Executive Vice President
Orthodox Union

Rabbi Menachem Genack
Rabbinic Administrator and CEO
OU Kosher

Le Marais
Submitted by: Avra Keats on Mar 23rd 2007
Hi everyone,
The email that we have all been receiving about the unkosher activities occurring at Le Marais is pretty descriptive and disturbing in its allegations.

In addressing my own concerns I have contacted the OU and Le Marais to find out what is really going on.

Here is the story:

The evening mashgiach and the chef had a big falling out. When the owner would not fire the chef, the mashgiach resigned and started a smear campaign against the restaurant. The OU is still giving certification to the restaurant and has investigated the issues and found NO HALACHIC VIOLATIONS.


1) Shellfish- The rabbi alleges that the chef ordered shellfish and used it in the restaurant. In reality a new food delivery company for a restaurant next door made a mistake and dropped off the wrong package on a day Le Marais was closed to patrons, but open for construction. The box containing the shell fish was never even brought into the restaurant but left at the door. The delivery company admitted the error and has the invoice to prove it.
2) Unkosher Margarine- The chef of Le Marais ran out of margarine and went to a supermarket up to get some more. Upon his return the mashgiach saw that the chef had purchased OU-Dairy margarine. The dairy margarine was brought right back and NEVER came near ant food. The chef realized the mistake and since then has been even more careful, and relies on the mashgiach’s advice for everything purchased in an emergency situation.
3) Strawberries- The claims that strawberries that had not been properly checked were used. This is just not true as the morning mashgiach, Rabbi Avrohom Keller, had cleaned and checked all the strawberries.
4) Turning on the flame- the daytime mashgiach, Rabbi Avrohom Keller, has never ever seen this in his experiences with the chef.
5) Beetles in the lettuce- The rabbi claims that the chef intentionally placed bugs in the salad. It is the mashgiach’s responsibility to check the lettuce for bugs before it is served; yet, the chef he directs his anger wasn’t even at the restaurant the night he claims it happened.

Again the OU has investigated and found these to either be slander or misunderstandings. The OU is still giving their certification.

I hope that you will trust the OU here as we do on so many of our products and trust the integrity of the owners of le Marais, who have been slandered for no reason other than the anger of a disgruntled mashgiach. What the allegations amount to is a bizarre reversal of the old Jewish “blood Libel” canard, as the chef and the owner of Le Marais are not Jewish, and are being accused of intentionally feeding Jews treif to satisfy some perversion.
After speaking with the owner of Le Marais and meeting Rabbi Avrohom Keller, a good man and trustworthy mashgiach, I hold them in much esteem for being so thorough in their investigation to get to the bottom of this. The daytime mashgiach stated very clearly that the evening mashgiach was warned repeatedly by the OU to stop making up his own rules about kashrut and stop the rumors and gossip he was creating, and to stick to the kashrut guidelines of the OU.

Rabbi Yakkov Luban and Rabbi Dov Schreier at the OU, prepared a defense of Le Marais and disgust over the slander. Go to ou's website to see it.

If anything changes I will be sure to let you know.

Cafe Venezia
Submitted by: benster30 on Mar 23rd 2007
My wife and I went to Cafe Venezia for my birthday. All of the food was fresh and delicious, and the service was warm and attentive. I recommend the Greek salad and the mushroom pizza with the whole wheat crust- you practically could not tell that it was whole wheat.

kosher for passover restaurants
Submitted by: Leah on Mar 22nd 2007
Please give me a list or a website of the kosher for passover reastaurants in the LA and NY area please.

Reply #1 submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 25th 2007
You can find a list of kosher for passover restaurants in NY on our home page. Once you click onto any of those restaurants you will be able to see their full menu and details for Passover.

I have also included a quick reference list above. You can find a list of kosher for passover restaurants in NY on our home page. Once you click onto any of those restaurants you will be able to see their full menu and details for Passover.

I have also included a quick reference list above.

Circa NY
Submitted by: David.Freedman@credit-sui on Mar 22nd 2007
"Taken over by Ricky Cohen in May 2006, the restaurant has a sleeker look."
With all due respect, it is a cafeteria, not a restaurant. I took a client there, based on this description, and had to apologize. We must make this clear.

Reply #1 submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 23rd 2007
Note taken on the cafeteria style - however, the word "restaurant" was used more as a general term. Nevertheless, the photo makes it clear that it's a casual place.

But, thank you for your feedback.

Fairmont Insurance Broker
Submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 22nd 2007
If you would like to speak to the restaurants, I'd be more than happy to work with you.

Dougie's Queens hosting Shabbat Hagadol
Submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 21st 2007
Live in Queens? Already making Pesach? Don't know where to eat for next weekend?

Dougie's Queens will be hosting families for Shabbat Hagadol with pre-paid meals. Check out their restuarant page on this website for their menu.

Cost is $39 per meal for adults. Children 12 and under $19 per meal.
All reservations MUST be in by Sunday March 25,2007.

seders in brooklyn
Submitted by: Tamar on Mar 20th 2007
Does anyone know of any restaurants in Brooklyn that are offering seder meals?

Reply #1 submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 25th 2007
There are none.

Cleopatra's
Submitted by: Anonymous on Mar 20th 2007
where is it I was just there

Reply #1 submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 23rd 2007
It's about 10 minutes away from the strip, off W. Flamingo Rd.- 1 block after Route 215.

56th Annual Israel Folk Dance Festival this Sunday
Submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 20th 2007
GREAT KOSHER RESTAURANTS MAGAZINE SPONSORED EVENT:

56th Annual Israel Folk Dance Festival this Sunday, March 25
at Martin Luther King, Jr. H.S. (Amsterdam Ave. at W. 65th St.) (opposite Lincoln Center)

Judaica & Crafts Fair: 11am - 3pm, Performance 3:30pm
Tickets: $15 for adults; $10 for children/seniors
For more info or tickets, call 212-983-4806, x143 or logo onto: www.IsraeliDanceInstitute.org

Be sure to stop by the Great Kosher Restaurants Magazine table to purchase the 2007 edition for only $4.00. We’ll also have restaurant certificates on sale for you to buy at 10%-50% off!

Nissan's Kosher Deli
Submitted by: ruth raye on Mar 20th 2007
Do you cater for Passover? I am in AMHERST, NY
rr7539@aol.com

Reply #1 submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 20th 2007
As you may know living in Amherst, the deli is located in a supermarket. While the deli will be closed throughout Pesach, the kosher section besides the deli will be open throughout Pesach and has thousands of kosher for Passover products (Meat, Dairy, frozen, refrigerated, dry, etc.)

Wolf & Lamb Steakhouse - Lovely Restaurant
Submitted by: Dublin Tourist on Mar 20th 2007
My husband & I had the pleasure of visiting this lovely restaurant on March 1st last. I found the restaurant on the Menupages website, and am I glad I did. The meal was superb, I've never tasted steak like I had that evening. Neither of us being Jewish, and having never eaten kosher food before, the waitress took the time to explain the various rules, and how the meat is processed differently, and wow, what a difference in taste and texture. Wonderful! There was also a great atmosphere in the restaurant, and only for the fact that they close on Fridays, we would definitely have returned for our last night in New York. We highly recommend it and very much look forward to returning the next time we visit the Big Apple.

Reply #1 submitted by: WOLF & LAMB on May 17th 2007
Thanks you so much for the fantastic review. It is reviews like yours that make all the effort worthwhile. The staff here at W&L look forward to serving you again on your next visit to the States. Thanks again!

Kosher for Passover Restaurants in Florida
Submitted by: Deborah on Mar 19th 2007
Are there any Kosher for Passover restaurants in the Hollywood/Ft. Lauderdale or Palm Beach areas?

Reply #1 submitted by: Anita Graf on Apr 4th 2007
I don't think so. Too short a time to be open to be worth kashering the entire restaurant, etc.

Colbeh Great Neck
Submitted by: Valery and Sofia Bazarov on Mar 19th 2007
On Sunday, March 18th we had a Bar Motsvah party for our boy Jacob at Great Neck Colbeh. Our host was Lisa and through her we want to express our gratitude to ALL restaurant employees. The friendly environment embraces you from the moment you check in your coat and does not let you go until you leave. The only time you do not smile, it is when you eat and your mouth is busy with splendid Jewish healthy food arranged and waited upon you in the best family style. Colbeh is the place you wish to be with your loved ones. Thank you very much and we will meet soon again.

kosher restaurants in paris
Submitted by: oved on Mar 18th 2007
kosher rest in paris

PESACH
Submitted by: Leah on Mar 18th 2007
LOOKING TO BUY REASEONABLE BUT GOOD MEALS FOR THE FIRST TWO EVENINGS OF PESACH IN NORTH MIAMI AREA

Reply #1 submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 18th 2007
Nothing in North Miami but 2 places in Miami Beach:
China Kikar Tel Aviv - 50th and Collins Ave.
Taste of China - 42nd & Collins Ave.

PASSOVER SEDER
Submitted by: HOSKIE on Mar 17th 2007
LOOKING TO GO TO A SEDER THE SECOND NIGHT OF PASSOVER IN THE MORRISTOWN, OR WEST ORANGE AREA OF NEW JERSEY. aNY IDEAS???

Passover Miami
Submitted by: Brenda on Mar 17th 2007
Which kosher restaurants are going to be open for passover in Miami Beach?

Reply #1 submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 18th 2007
China Kikar Tel Aviv - 50th and Collins Ave.
Taste of China - 42nd & Collins Ave.

Reply #2 submitted by: ANDREA GOTTLIEB on Apr 15th 2008
HOW DID YOU MAKE OUT. WE ARE LOOKING FOR KOSHER FOR PASSOVER IN MIAMI FOR THIS PESACH.
ANY SUGGESTIONS?
THANKS, ANDREA
ANDREA

Lul Cafe- Miami
Submitted by: SB on Mar 17th 2007
Went to lul for a late night eat, food was delicious- home cooked feeling...and the atmosphere was great. Great place to come with friends.

Reply #1 submitted by: lisa on Jan 2nd 2010
Lul Grill cafe is one of the best kosher restaurants in Florida

Milk 'N Honey (NYC)
Submitted by: Izabelle on Mar 16th 2007
The food was great! excellent veriety! service was excellent! I sense having lunch there more often.

Reply #1 submitted by: yosi on May 18th 2007
thanks for dropping in hope to see you again soon

Hava Nagila
Submitted by: mara on Mar 15th 2007
hava nagila has a very friendly staff.any problems they won't hestiate to resolve.great food!!great service.highly recommend!!!

Mendy
Submitted by: Haim Greenfeld on Mar 14th 2007
When do you come to Israel?
Please call me.
052-8904125

Reply #1 submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 14th 2007
Who's Mendy?

NEED passover seder in New Jersey
Submitted by: Robin B on Mar 14th 2007
My grandparents can cook or travel far (I can't make the seder). We need to find a restaurant where we can enjoy passover as a family. CDoes anyone have suggestions? We are not all religous, but want to be together.

Reply #1 submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 14th 2007
The best bet would be in Manhattan. The following restaurants can host your seder at their restaurant: Abigael’s; Haikara Grill; Le Marais; Levana; Mendy’s (34th Street); Park East Grill;
(Village Crown ToGo-Delivery only)

See a few posts below for more details and check out our menu section on the home page for each of their Passover menus for full and complete details

Reply #2 submitted by: Bill Kurry on Mar 19th 2007
Monday Night April 2nd
Ocean Plaza Resort and Spa
One Ocean Blvd.
Long Branch NJ
Sponsord by Chabad of the Shore
Beautiful Place Great People Adult $75 Child $
732-229-242435

Reply #3 submitted by: Pam Holtzman on Mar 11th 2010
I am also looking for a restaurant for Passover dinner. Northern NJ. If you hear of one would you let me know. Thanks

Sucat David
Submitted by: Fabian on Mar 12th 2007
Makes the best sweet tabule in the world! I try to find their recepy but nobody makes it like them.

Where can we join a Seder in Manhattan?
Submitted by: Deb Simon on Mar 12th 2007
My daughter & I will be in the city for Passover. Are there hotels or places having "public" Seders? Thanks

Reply #1 submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 12th 2007
See all the Pesach information above

Reply #2 submitted by: Anoynomous on Mar 21st 2007
Did you find a community seder?
My mom and I are also looking.
Thanks!

Slice of Life
Submitted by: Dave V on Mar 11th 2007
Very tasty. Will go back.

Nargila Grill
Submitted by: bad food when delivered on Mar 11th 2007
while the food may be good when sitting in this place- DO NOT EVER ORDER from there:
1. first of all - the guy never understand what we are ordering and we have to say everything at least twice
2. when the food finally arrived AFTER MORE THEN AN HOUR it was cold and un eatable
3. when we called to coplain the owner said we were just trying to get free food
WOULD YOU BELIEVE THAT???!!!

Boston
Submitted by: Aviva on Mar 10th 2007
I am in Boston and want a good place to have a nice lunch early dinner tommorow?

Reply #1 submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 10th 2007
Try Taam China, (617-264-7274) at 423 Harvard Street, Brookline, MA.

Reply #2 submitted by: morris on May 16th 2007
hello
how are you aviva
morris

passover seders
Submitted by: elliot keith on Mar 10th 2007
anyone know of any kosher restaurant for the Passover seders or someone who delivers kosher food for passover in LA area?
looking for delevery to USC area

Reply #1 submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 23rd 2007
Call La Glatt (323-658-7730) at 446 North Fairfax Ave.

kosher for passover restaurants in south florida
Submitted by: Bianca on Mar 10th 2007
I have been looking everywhere online for kosher for passover restaurants in south florida, but cant find any

Reply #1 submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 10th 2007
China Kikar Tel-Aviv, located in the Carriage Club, will be open as well as Grill Time in North Miami Beach

Reply #2 submitted by: RUTH RAYE on Mar 20th 2007
IF THE 'FAMOUS RESTAURANT' IS STILL THERE IN SOUTH BEACH IT IS THE BEST! CHECK IT OUT.

Bissaleh Cafe
Submitted by: Tammy Levy on Mar 9th 2007
Just wanted to say they have the best dairy food on the whole southeast. I had fish and my friend had pizza. The service was great and the food was first class. I would recommend it to everyone I know.

Lunch before a show any recommendations.
Submitted by: Jon on Mar 8th 2007
We are looking for a good dairy or meat restaurant near the theater area of new york city.

Reply #1 submitted by: Elan Kornblum, Publisher on Mar 9th 2007
We'll start with dairy since that's the easiest. The only real nice dairy restaurant in the theater district is My Most Favorite Food, on 45th, bet. 6th & Broadway.

For meat, you have Le Marais on 46th & Broadway, Abigael's on Broadway & 39th or Colbeh on 39th & 6th.

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