Jerusalem Hills Food Trail Features Bakery, Bistro, and Wine Bar
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
A new food trail in the Jerusalem Hills features three establishments from the Harim Group: Harim Bakery, Nora bistro, and Kerem Bar Yayin wine bar. Harim Bakery offers artisanal pastries and breads, while Nora, with culinary guidance from Rafi Cohen, serves a menu based on fire and seasonal ingredients. Kerem Bar Yayin, managed by Oz Kornberg and featuring food by chef Moshe Siboni, focuses on a curated wine selection with complementary dishes. The group's strategy emphasizes integrating the dining experience with the region's natural and rural character.
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- The Jerusalem Hills now offer a culinary trail featuring Harim Bakery, Nora bistro, and Kerem Bar Yayin wine bar.
- Harim Bakery in Kiryat Anavim is praised for its artisanal pastries and dairy-free gourmet desserts.
- Nora bistro, guided by chef Rafi Cohen, offers a kosher menu focused on fire-cooked dishes and seasonal ingredients.
- Kerem Bar Yayin is highlighted as a top wine bar with a food menu designed to complement its extensive wine list.
- The Harim Group's culinary ventures integrate with the rural atmosphere of the Jerusalem Hills.
- The establishments offer diverse experiences from casual cafes to sophisticated wine bars.
A culinary tour of the Jerusalem Hills highlights three distinct establishments operated by the Harim Group, offering a diverse gastronomic experience that leverages the region's natural beauty and rural character. The journey begins at Harim Bakery in Kiryat Anavim, a popular patisserie and cafe known for its artisanal breads, pastries, and gourmet dairy-free desserts crafted by head pastry chef Oren Hiyo. The bakery also offers a selection of wines, cheeses, and home goods, with prices for pastries ranging from NIS 25-35 and sandwiches from NIS 28-48.
The second stop is Nora, a kosher bistro located in an old barn in Kiryat Anavim, which has evolved from a grill restaurant to a bistro focusing on fire, tabun oven, and seasonal ingredients. Chef Rafi Cohen serves as a culinary consultant, influencing the menu with dishes that echo his signature style, such as grilled sea fish kebab and lamb-stuffed zucchini. Lunch specials are priced at NIS 98, though some main courses incur an additional charge. While the food is praised for its quality and generous portions, the service, provided by a young staff, is noted as needing improvement in menu knowledge.
The final destination is Kerem Bar Yayin, a wine bar near Harim Bakery, described as one of the most successful in the past year. The establishment emphasizes wine selection, with a broad menu and knowledgeable staff. The food menu, curated by chef Moshe Siboni in collaboration with Rafi Cohen, complements the wine with shareable dishes. Notable items include a tuna tartare with gazpacho (NIS 78) and sea bass fillet (NIS 114). The wine bar operates in a renovated historic space and offers indoor and outdoor seating.
The Harim Group's success lies in its diverse offerings and its strategy of integrating the culinary experience with the unique rural atmosphere of the Jerusalem Hills, rather than attempting to replicate an urban environment. This approach allows visitors to choose a dining experience that suits their mood, from a morning coffee and pastry to a leisurely lunch or an evening of wine and food.