This year, Passover begins at sundown on Monday, April 22, and runs through Tuesday, April 30. The Passover Seder is a ritual feast that marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday. It usually includes songs, readings, and rituals. A Seder dinner is served, followed by more prayers and other activities. Here’s where to find Passover…
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Where To Find Holiday Latkes in Los Angeles
Latke is Yiddish for “pancake.” Every Jewish family has a different take on holiday latkes. Some are flat and lacy, while others are thick with substantial chew. They are often served topped with sour cream and served with applesauce. Listed below is where you can find latkes in LA and Orange Counties. Even if you…
Hasiba Serves Made-To-Order Pita and Creamy Hummus
Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, Hasiba closed in early 2022. 😞 Hasiba Restaurant is a hummusiya (hummus eatery) in Los Angeles, Pico Blvd, near La Cienega Blvd. This area of LA is known as a center for the Jewish community and its numerous Kosher restaurants, including delis, Chinese, Italian, and Mexican restaurants. Hasiba is one of the…
AKASHA Vodka and Latke’s Menu To Go
In 2006, Ford’s Filling Station and Beacon started a revolution in Culver City’s dining scene. Two years later, Akasha Richmond opened AKASHA and Sang Yoon opened Father’s Office. Both were met with huge crowds and added Culver City as a dining destination. More recently, in 2016, Platform introduced boutique shopping with eclectic eateries. AKASHA’s menu…
Hanukkah Food Across LA 2019
Hanukkah is the eight-day Jewish festival also known as the “Festival of Lights”. This year Hanukkah begins on Sunday evening Dec. 22 and runs through Monday evening, Dec 30. To celebrate, some LA area restaurants will offer limited-time specials. Following is a round-up of Hanukkah food across LA. Pico Robertson The Milky Way Latkes and…
A Halal Hanukkah at Revolutionario Tacos
In 2016, North African tacos caught LA’s Taco Madness event by surprise. There, Revolutionario Tacos defeated heavyweights Mariscos Jalisco, Carnitas El Momo and Ricky’s Fish Tacos. Since that time, Revolutionario Tacos’ chef Farid Zadi caught my attention through his weekend Halal Chicken and Rice specials and most recently his mention of a Hanukkah menu. It…
Wexler’s Deli Delivers Jewish Old-School Experience in Santa Monica
Micah Wexler started with a dream of opening a old-school Jewish deli. Named Wexler’s Deli, he opened in Grand Central Market in DTLA and recently opened another location in Santa Monica. I was in the mood for a good pastrami sandwich and so I drove there on a recent Saturday morning. Wexler’s Deli is located…