We said goodbye to the following restaurants this past year - over 60 places (and I am sure I missed some, please comment below if you know of others).

Some were shockers and long time establishments. One may say it was not a good year for kosher restaurants (and the last month has been pretty brutal) but my next post will be all the new restaurants we had in 2018 and more to come in 2019...

IN CELEBRATION.... Restaurant Openings of 2018 and more to come in 2019 (which ones are you excited about?)

As you will see below, this year has indeed been a banner year of kosher restaurants - close to 100 have opened and are surviving. Yes, "survival" is probably the best way to describe the kosher industry with many of their obstacles. Restaurants are expanding, opening more locations...

MANHATTAN
Bedford on Park
Free Champagne with dinner! Regular ala carte menu will be served.

Noga
Celebrate New Year's Eve at Noga!  Dress/evening wear. 10:00 PM start. 

Talia's Steakhouse
Celebrate New Year's Eve in style! Join them for the biggest party of the year featuring a live DJ set, live countdown, free champagne toast at midnight, party favors and Glatt kosher gourmet...

MANHATTAN
Abigael's
Click here to view their Thanksgiving menu including specials like Harvest Salad, and Cider Roasted Turkey Roulade. 

Bedford on Park
Click here to view their Thanksgiving pre-fixe menu.

Eighteen Restaurant
3-course menu for $53, including salad or soup, turkey with all of the fixings, and dessert. Regular, Sushi, and kids menu will be available as well. Click here...

In a small way of honoring the brave men and women in the Armed Forces who fought for our country in order to protect us, GKRF and the following restaurants would like to thank you for your service by offering these specials.  

MANHATTAN
Eighteen Restaurant- Complimentary glass of wine for veterans; and come for FREE with a party of 4.
Gourmadises de France- Will offer a free coffee or...

MANHATTAN
Abigael's- Open WITHOUT a Sukkah
Bedford on Park- Open with a Sukkah
Colbeh- Open WITHOUT a Sukkah
Eighteen Restaurant- Open with a Sukkah
Grill 212- Open WITHOUT a Sukkah.
La Brochette- Open WITHOUT a Sukkah
Le Marais- Open with limited Sukkah seating
Mendy's- Open with a Sukkah
Mocha Burger- Open with a Sukkah (UES & LaGuardia Pl. locations)
Mr. Broadway- Open with a...

BREAKING, NEW RESTAURANT ALERT:
Marble & Rye (South Beach)

New modern deli coming end of 2018 to the Lincoln Eatery Food Court

FYI: The Lincoln Eatery brings together a total of 16 fast-casual, artisan, and grab-&-go concepts in a space that reflects the fast-paced vibe emerging in Miami Beach’s expanded Lincoln Road district. Opening December 2018.

Located at: 723 Lincoln Lane,...

A new kosher certified hummus restaurant from the Israeli chain Hummus Eliyahoo, "VISH", is now open in the East Village serving the delicious and unique hummus with toppings like extra chickpeas, Egyptian beans, shakshuka, eggplant, mushrooms, soy, vegan shawarma, or accompany your hummus with finely chopped vegetable salad, made from a selection of fresh vegetables seasoned with high quality...

I know a lot of people are already interested in hearing more about the place (which is not open to the public) and so here's some more information that we've compiled. I've already spoken to Owner/Chef Josh Kessler - who's quietly been on the group for nearly two years :) - and I may stop by for a few minutes today on my way home to check it out.

Meanwhile, here's the what, where and...