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Aug 23, 2015, 12:21 PM

A Good Base Camp in Jerusalem for Wine Touring

Within an hour's drive of Jerusalem, there's close to 100 wineries to visit and even within a half hour there are dozens of wineries that a wine connoisseur or a curious tourist would find pleasing and even intriguing. Many...

Aug 8, 2015, 11:06 PM

Let’s Celebrate Israel’s NEW Pioneer Spirits

If one would prioritize what I, "the Israeli wine guy," write about and therefore taste and drink it would be wine, craft beers then spirits and cocktails (water, juice and tea find their way in that mix somehow, someway,too). It's...

Jul 31, 2015, 10:44 AM

Big voices fill little black dresses

For tourists or English speaking residents of Israel, attending Hebrew language performances might prove to be frustrating or intimidating. English on Stage, a traveling company is celebrating its tenth year putting on productions in Israel in English, and serves some...

Jun 17, 2015, 1:38 PM

Special Cerveceria’s special Spanish specials

Cerverceria in Tel Aviv (46 Ben Yehuda) has become a beacon for fans of Spanish tapa style treats and any imaginable gin based cocktail which is a popular facet of many Madrid gastro-pubs Cerveceria seeks to adeptly emulate. Recently, Chef...

Mar 25, 2015, 11:01 AM

Inbal’s Inspirational Passover Creations

Passover seder meals can be a test of endurance for those sitting around the table for hours while the liturgy and particular rituals of the host family are recited and reenacted. The only reward besides the company we keep...

Mar 24, 2015, 11:46 AM

Striking a Healthy Balance at Tel Aviv’s David Intercontinental

Most vacationers often don't mind packing on a few pounds when going on a trip overseas. They consider it not only a time off from their work load but their dietary routine. Yet, health conscious travelers, whether on a trip for...

Mar 22, 2015, 11:14 AM

2nd Annual Regional Wine Festival This Week in Zichron Ya’acov

The Second Annual Regional Winefest: Wine and Plenty celebrating the wines of the Greater Zichron Ya'acov & Binyamina "Israel's First Modern Wine Region" is being held at the majestic Memorial Gardens of Ramat Hanadiv, Zichron Ya'acov Israel's largest private park maintained by the Rothschild family 25-26...

Jan 24, 2015, 3:19 PM

A Winter’s Tale: Israeli White WInes for All Seasons

"As Man Plans, G-d Laughs" As three of Israel's best winemakers invited a throng of wine writers to Cicchetti (58 Yehuda HaLevi, Tel Aviv), an impressive Italian tapas bar in the location of the former Gastropub, their aim was to...

Dec 4, 2014, 12:49 PM

My Evolving Top Ten List of Favorite Israeli Drinking Spots

Starting off as mostly a wine writer, not too long ago this list would have consisted mostly of wineries and wine bars. Over the last few years,however, I've been writing more and more about the beer, cocktail, spirits and...

Nov 24, 2014, 12:25 PM

Vong Vietnamese Kitchen is a Song Sung Well in Tel Aviv

As an American immigrant to Israel, one thing I miss the most from my time in the US is good Asian food. As many American Jews, I grew up with an affection for Chinese food whose doors were open...

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About Me

David Rhodes is a New England native who spent 16 years in California before moving to Israel in 2008; David is a certified Holistic Health Practitioner since 1992, has worked as a cook in several kitchens and has served as an adviser for San Diego State University's Business of Wine program, from which he graduated. David has worked as a consulting sommelier at wineries and restaurants in California and in Israel. David has written hundreds of articles about Israeli food, wine, beer and spirits as well as interviewed Ambassadors to Israel from China, the Netherlands, South Korea and Cyprus.