Congratulations to Noi Due Gelato on the Upper West Side, who has been chosen to participate in the North America Gelato Challenge Competition 2023 as one of the best gelatos in the US. The winner of that competition would go to the World Masters in Italy! Wish them luck at the competition which will take place in April. Located at: 489 Columbus Avenue, (next door to their Noi Due Cafe) off West 83rd Street. (212) 712-2222. Click here for the website.

 

CENTO UNO PIZZERIA is opening in the next week but as you see they are making finishing touches. And yes, do not worry, they will have sushi. Located at: 3101 Quentin Road., Brooklyn.

Join them for Happy Hour every weekday from 5pm-7pm and enjoy 50% off all drinks and reduced price in some food items! Reservations can be made here. Call (718) 682-3814. Located at: 722 Kings Highway, Brooklyn 

 

 

Bravo Pizza in Hewlett will open after Pesach! More details to follow.

Details: * Can be used in store for dine in and take out * Can be used online with code: MARCH2023 * Good for the entire month of March (don't worry if people like this they may extend it after Pesach) * This is on the honor system so yes, all you need to do is say it's my birthday month and your entire order will get 18% off. Located at; 566 Central Avenue, Cedarhurst, NY 11516, Tel: 516 559 5900. Email here. Order online here.

 

 

 

 

Oh Mama Grill DC, 1829 Columbia Road NW, Washington, DC, open Sunday-Thursday, 11:30 am to 8:00 pm. Under the hashgacha of the Rabbinical Council of Greater Washington. It is affiliated with Oh Mama Grill in Rockville, Maryland. They bill themselves as “Mediterranean street restaurants.” The essentials are falafel, shawarma, chicken or kabob, on pita, laffa or baguette, with the usual choices of vegetables and sauces. Opened January 30th. Call them at: 202-834-9990. Click here for the website.

 

 

Wednesday, March 8th was the soft opening for the Japanese Tapas Restaurant and Bar called OKI. It comes from the owners of Fuego, and in fact located next door. Reservations are now available only on their website. Click here to reserve. Located at: 3873 NE 163rd Street, North Miami Beach, FL 33160, (next door to Fuego), (786) 724-8404, click here for the email. *A NOTE FROM THE RESTAURANT DRESS CODE: (Formal) no shorts, no flip flops, no hats, and no sportswear or beach attire. Only 21+ to dine there.

After 4+ cinnamon filled years, Naomi Weiss and Todd Cohn have sold Cinnaholic Boca. The Cohns are excited to introduce you to the new owners Ana and Florencia. Still under ORB Supervision. They are looking forward to giving you the same warm service at Cinnaholic Boca. Stop by the store this week and say farewell and hello. Located at: 141 NW 20th St Boca Raton. (561) 617-7277. Open during 10:00am-10:00pm. DoorDash, Uber Eats, Postmates, Grubhub. Click here for their website.

Fialkoff's Pizza in Surfside is taking pre-orders for after Pesach. Maximum of 4 fries and pies. No changes or adjustments after order placed. Limited supplies, make sure you read the forms carefully for details. Reserve now to save your spot. Click here to pre-order.

 

 

Cafe Chenar, a kosher restaurant that was the only place in the Valley serving Bukharian cuisine, has closed. Click here for our Facebook post. Click here for the article.

 

 

 

 

Foodie that she is, Fran Lent had a vision for the brand new Lent Chabad Center: It would need an eatery, a place where community members visiting Chabad of the North Peninsula’s facility in San Mateo could meet for coffee before picking up their kids from preschool or fuel up on tasty treats during Torah study sessions. She turned that vision into Krembo, naming it after the beloved Israeli confection. The bakery is now officially open for business. Click here to view our Facebook post. Click here for the article.

 

 

A follow up to the kosher situation of the Royal Caribbean Spring/Summer/Fall cruises out of Haifa to Greece. Thank you Mendy Lipszyc for bringing it to our attention. I spoke to Rabbi Weberman over the weekend and here's some more info and background. As I have mentioned, Royal is all about customer feedback and evaluating the situation. It was their assessment that most people who have gone on these cruises have been ok with not having glatt and did not want to pay more. It was $20 a day for "regular" kosher (we can discuss the regular part) versus $60 a day for glatt kosher meals. Btw, I advise anyone who has questions about this or anything related to the Kashrus on cruises that Rabbi Weberman certifies, to please email him at: davidweberman@gmail.com.You have to understand this is not just a week-long cruise (like Yeshiva Week) but a 6 month period of several cruises going back and forth. However, that's not to say that one week out of the 6 months can't be glatt and that's something I want to see if I can work on. As we know, sales drive everything and if there's a demand, they may be ok with doing it for 1 week. These are the 2 summer sailings which I think are doable. 5 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CRUISE, Sailing from Fri, Jul 28 2023. Click here for more information. 9 NIGHT GREEK ISLES CRUISE, Sailing from Wed, Aug 02 2023. Click here for more information.