Israel

Pret abandons plans to open is Israel

04-Jun-2024 By James McAllister

Pret A Manger has abandoned plans to expand into Israel after terminating its franchise agreement with multi-national retailer Fox Group and global foodservice business Yarzin Sella Group.

McDonald's to buy back Israel franchise following boycotts

05-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

McDonald’s is to buy its 30-year-old Israel franchise from its franchisee in the country Alonyal.

The Lowdown: McDonald’s and the pro-Palestinian protestors

03-Nov-2023 By Restaurant

McDonald’s has found itself the target of apparently pro-Palestinian protests this week with activists releasing rodents into several of its UK restaurants.

Pret reaches initial agreement to open in Israel

22-Dec-2022 By James McAllister

Pret A Manger is continuing to step up its international expansion plans having reached an initial agreement with Fox Group and Yarzin Sella Group to introduce the brand in Israel.

Oded Oren to launch specialist mediterranean delicatessen in Hackney

06-Dec-2022 By Joe Lutrario

East London-based chef Oded Oren will launch a specialist delicatessen just outside Broadway Market next month.

Israeli chef Eran Tibi to launch second London restaurant next year

03-Oct-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Israeli-born chef Eran Tibi will launch a follow-up to his Southwark restaurant Bala Baya early next year.

Book review: Oren

05-Aug-2022 By Joe Lutrario

Israeli-born chef Oded Oren’s first cookbook contains definitive recipes for a number of Middle Eastern staples alongside more creative dishes.

Sumosan team to bring Israeli-Japanese restaurant to Islington

22-Apr-2021 By Joe Lutrario

Sumosan co-founder Janina Wolkow is to launch an Israeli-Japanese restaurant in Islington this June.

Alex Ghalleb to open Chameleon in Marylebone

24-Nov-2020 By Joe Lutrario

Alex Ghalleb is spearheading a multi-faceted restaurant venture within the grounds of a Grade I-listed former church that will include a restaurant headed by high profile Israeli chef Elior Balbul.