Israeli chef Efi Naon has opened a new upscale restaurant named Frena in Manhattan, taking the place of his previous acclaimed establishment Taboon, which closed due to a fire.

Nina, an Israeli restaurant in Brooklyn, opened despite the ongoing Israel-Hamas war and anti-Israel protests.

Renowned food historian and cookbook author Claudia Roden has released a new cookbook titled "Claudia Roden's Mediterranean," which focuses on the dishes she enjoys serving to friends and family in her North London kitchen.

Shakshuka is a popular egg dish that originated in Israel, specifically at a restaurant called Dr. Shakshuka in Jaffa.

Peppers, originating in the New World, were introduced to the Mediterranean by Sephardic Jews serving as merchants, with North African Jews incorporating them into their cuisine to complement Friday night dinners.

"Jerusalem: A Cookbook" by Ottolenghi and Tamimi and "Breaking Bread in the Galilee" by Abbie Rosner offer insights into the diverse food cultures of Jerusalem and the Galilee.