Special Thank You to Mr. Sol Kirschenbaum of Levana's Located in New York City for graciously giving of his time for this interview-
Levana's is located at
141 West 69th St.
New York, NY 10023
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When one goes out to dine at a kosher restaurant in today's modern age, besides the traditional favorites like steak and chicken, one can find venison, buffalo, and a host of other exotic delights available as kosher. The intrigued consumer can enjoy a meal fit for a king at many fine kosher restaurants today and yet oftentimes one of the most important elements of a meal, namely the wine, is overlooked. The right match between food and wine can elevate an average meal to the heights of culinary pleasure, when the food and wine are paired correctly. Yet, many are hesitant to ask for a restaurant's wine list for a host of reasons, despite the incredible growth and availability of high-end kosher wines in recent years.
Israeli wine has enjoyed unprecedented recognition in the last months. There have been features in The Wine Advocate, The Wine Spectator, Decanter and Wine & Spirit and coverage in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal and the Observer.
The Wine Advocate rated 13 wines in the 90-95 category ‘of an outstanding wine’. The Wine Spectator article listed 14 wines in the same category.
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An educational video of the Kosher Laws of Wine by Rabbi Nachum Rabinowitz
Senior Rabbinic Coordinator, OU Kashruth
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A bit of info, a bottle of wine and thou
By Daniel Rogov
Most people think that the labels on wine bottles have been around forever. But the truth is that they only came into use in the 1860s, once there was glue strong enough to attach them to glass. Before that, if they had any telltale marks at all, most wine bottles were identified either by an etching on the glass or by a bit of handwritten information, painted on in delicate white script.
What’s the Truth about Making Berachot after Kiddush?
Reprinted With Permission of Jewish Action a publication of the Orthodox Union
Misconception: After drinking wine at a kiddush, one is required to make a separate berachah (blessing) over soda and other liquids.
Fact: Assuming one drank some wine or grape juice, the borei peri hagafen recited over it exempts all
drinks within the collation, much the same way that hamotzi covers other foods.
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A special Thank you to Chef Todd Aaron and Tierra Sur Restaurant for the Salt Baked Fish and Leeks in Agrodolce recipe.
A perfect wine pairing for the recipe is the 2007 Herzog Special Reserve Zin Gris, Lodi.
This past holiday I had the privilege of tasting the 2005 Herzog Special Reserve Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon for the very first time.
For most, the celebration of the new year peaks with the pop of corks and overflow of sparkling wine: Martini & Rossi, Taittinger, Moet & Chandon, Korbel — the choices are practically endless and have been for as long as there have been occasions to celebrate and fertile soil in France’s Champagne region.
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