Sweet Dreams Cafe is a sweet dream to those on the Lower East Side. Randy Settenbreno is the owner of the Blue Moon Hotel and had to file Chapter 11. He is hoping that this new Italian cafe in the hotel can help him move them out from bankruptcy. They have brought on the very talented, Executive Chef, Christopher Meleco and have begun the first part of our a three-part project, the Café, to be followed by Wine Bar (Enoteca) and Settembrini Trattoria for more exclusive dining. The Café is Kosher and closed on Shabbat. Under the supervision of local rabbi, Rabbi Fischelis. To read more click here for our Facebook post. Located at: 100 Orchard St (off Delancey), New York, NY 10002, (646) 334-1603. Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11am-7pm. Click here for the Hotel website.
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BROOKLYN
The popular bakery and cafe will be moving into their digs over the next couple weeks at 665 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn, NY. They were originally located at: 529 East New York Avenue. They are hoping to have a soft opening at their new location before Pesach but if not, right after. Click here to read more
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The plan is to close by Pesach. Hopefully, it's not too late to save the place. They’re open until 11pm. Delivery available. Located at: 2928 Avenue P (off Nostrand Avenue), Brooklyn, NY, 718-998-3200, extension 4.
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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.
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Another MUNCH is now located in the former location of Sub Express. They are open from 4pm-2am (kitchen closes at 1:45am). More details to follow. Located at: 5219 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11219
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Sushi Tokyo Brooklyn is closed for dine-in as they undergo a complete interior and exterior renovation. They're still open for take-out and delivery. You can save 10% off your order with coupon code TOKYO10 when you place the order online. Click here to order. Located at: 627 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY, 11223, 718-434-2444.
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Last month the popular Cedarhurst dairy restaurant has come to Kings County with a full menu and is now open Saturday nights! Walks in only right now but they will be accepting reservations very soon, and they are waiting on resy to open their account, as well as Uber Eats coming soon, so lots of exciting developments. Located at: 509 Avenue P, off Ocean Parkway. Under Kehila Kashrus. See menu here.
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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
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LONG ISLAND
Bravo Pizza in Hewlett will open after Pesach! More details to follow.
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Have you been to their newly renovated MEDITERRANEAN URBAN RESTAURANT dining room since they reopened last month? I think it's time for a visit. Make your reservations here. Or call 516-260-6341. See menu here. Located at 310 Central Avenue, Lawrence, NY 11559.
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Owners of Bison & Bourbon in Brooklyn have partnered with the new owners of FAMOUS PITA in Hewlett and they are opening a more intimate Bison & Bourbon sit down restaurant next door! Click here to see my FB video.
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If March is your Birthday Month, you and your family will all get 18% off at Chickies 5 Towns! This is all in celebration of Chickies 1 Year Anniversary at their Long Island location (Mazal Tov) and they are feeling generous so make plans for the last few weeks!
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.
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QUEENS
CRAZY MEAT is opening a second location at 64-47 108th Street in Forest Hills, next door to Cho-Sen Garden and same block as Burger Spot. This replaces TovLi Schwarma. Opening date will be a couple of weeks after Pesach. Crazy Meat first location is at 189-09 Union Turnpike, Flushing, NY, 845-871-2335.
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WASHINGTON, DC
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.
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MASSACHUSETTS
Lehrhaus, a kosher tavern and beit midrash is now open. Very exciting addition to the local kosher food scene. Hashgacha is KVH Dairy (cholov stam).
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FLORIDA
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.
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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.
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The Fooderie Markets, and Nutrition Smart of Coral Springs will open after Pesach and will be located in The Shoppes of Heron Lakes Shopping plaza at 5651 Coral Ridge Drive, on the corner of Westview Drive and Coral Ridge Drive, (right off of the Sawgrass Expressway) To receive updates, promotions, and discounts, send an email here, along with your preferred method of contact (email, text, or whatsapp).
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Sandwiches and burgers just $19.99. Includes french fries and a drink. Lunch hours are from 12pm to 3pm. Located at: 2958 NE 199th Street, Aventura Boulevard, FL 33180. (former location of HBK Burger) 786-320-5373. Click here for the website. Click here for the email.
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If you're going to be in Miami Beach for Pesach and know you'll be craving pizza after the Yom Tov, pre-order your pizza and fries from Bagel Time Cafe - Miami. They will be cutting off orders at certain point, so don't pass over. Call 305-538-0300 to order. Cholov Yisroel. Located at: 3915 Alton Road, Miami Beach, FL. Order here.
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Don't miss out on Lenny's Pizza from South Florida! Start placing your orders. 4 pies max per order. 544 41st St., Miami Beach, FL 33140. (305) 397-8395. 6600 Stirling Rd, Hollywood, FL 33024. (754) 888-9642. 9070 Kimberly Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33434,(561) 757-3900. Click here for the website.
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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.
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Lunch is served from 11:30am-1:30pm. Monday-Thursday. Dine-in, Takeout, Delivery. Click here to order. Located at: 20314 Chagrin Blvd, Shaker Hights, OH 44122. (216) 266-0035.
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ARIZONA
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.
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LAS VEGAS
Good news for those who visit Las Vegas and stay on the strip, opening soon a block from the strip will be a kosher take out of prepared foods sold by the pound. Also Hummus which is off strip on Sahara Blvd is also in the process of remodeling!
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CALIFORNIA
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.
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It's Chef Nir Weinblut and a 3x NBA Champion, 6 foot 7, Shaun Livingston who retired a few years ago after playing for the Warriors for 5 seasons. Also played for the Brooklyn Nets.
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ISRAEL
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.
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FACEBOOK SIDE DISHES
Café Noir in Hollywood hosted Hasdei Dror, an amazing organization who gives kids with cancer an opportunity to smile, have fun and be treated with love and gifts.
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Popular deli Reubens beat tasty competition to land the Best Kosher Shawarma Restaurant prize at this year’s prestigious British Kebab Awards event. Click here to view our Facebook post. Click here for the article.
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