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.

Israeli celebrity chef Eyal Shani is turning his fast-casual restaurant Miznon in Times Square into a certified kosher establishment.

Orna and Ella, a beloved Tel Aviv restaurant that has been a staple of the city's culinary and cultural scene since 1992, is set to close its doors in March after 26 years of operation.

Avi Bitter, a former underground Mizrahi music star in Israel, gained fame through low-budget cult films and TV appearances after facing bankruptcy.