McDonald's Celebrates 33 Years in Israel with Big Mac Deal, New Restaurants Open
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
McDonald's is celebrating 33 years in Israel with a 10 shekel Big Mac deal on October 14th and new nugget sauces. Several new restaurants and culinary events are also launching across Israel. These include a new Japanese restaurant in Tel Aviv, special menus at various eateries, and a culinary weekend at a hotel in Safed. These developments highlight a vibrant food scene with diverse offerings.
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- McDonald's Israel celebrates 33 years with a 10 shekel Big Mac offer on October 14.
- New nugget sauces, creamy chili and returning "Gold", are introduced by McDonald's.
- A new Japanese restaurant, MR. Chaw, has opened in Tel Aviv.
- Nina Bianca restaurant in Kiryat Ekron hosts a special guest chef event on October 21.
- Tel Aviv's David InterContinental Hotel features a new dessert collection by Alon Shabo.
- Several other restaurants and hotels across Israel are launching new menus and events.
McDonald's is marking 33 years of operation in Israel on October 14th by offering its iconic Big Mac for just 10 shekels throughout the day, available at all branches and via the app. The fast-food giant is also introducing two new sauces for its chicken nuggets: a creamy chili sauce and a returning "Gold" sauce, a blend of honey, mustard, and chili that was previously available during the World Cup. To celebrate, a seven-sauce sampler is offered for 20 shekels, or 10 shekels through the app.
In other culinary news, the kosher restaurant Nina Bianca in Kiryat Ekron will host chef Anar Ben Rafael Forman of Tser restaurant on October 21st for a special evening. Ben Rafael Forman will collaborate with Nina Bianca's home chef Yarin Amira to present a seasonal micro-menu blending their distinct culinary styles, with Ben Rafael Forman preparing his dishes in a kosher format. The special menu includes dishes like persimmon salad, leek pizza, and fish kebab.
Tel Aviv's David InterContinental Hotel is enhancing its dessert offerings with a new collection from pastry chef Alon Shabo, available at the hotel's Lobby restaurant. The collection features seven aesthetically pleasing desserts, including various tarts and cheesecakes, priced at 55 shekels per dessert or 70 shekels with coffee or tea.
A new Japanese restaurant, MR. Chaw, has opened on Nachalat Binyamin Street in Tel Aviv, co-owned by restaurateur Shimon Babo. The restaurant aims to provide a refined culinary experience inspired by Japan for patrons of the vibrant street, also offering drinks and snacks at the bar. Menu highlights include crispy rice with tuna and salmon, salmon finger lime rolls, and tuna tartare.
Additionally, Armon Sahara in the village of Nin is featuring a special pomegranate-themed menu by chef Nashat Abbas, highlighting the fruit in various dishes from kibbeh to desserts. Cesar bistro in Rehovot is expanding its evening menu with pre-winter seasonal dishes, and De Facto restaurant in Tel Aviv has launched a new menu under its recently appointed chef Yogev Gorsoy. The Canaan Hotel in Safed will host a culinary weekend from November 12-14 featuring chefs Moshe Rot and Amos Hayon, among others. BIG Karmey Gat in Kiryat Gat hosts a "Shishi Shuk" (Friday Market) every Friday, and the kosher Asian restaurant Asia in Eilat is now open for lunch. Fumo restaurant in Tel Aviv is offering a new Italian aperitivo with 20% off its menu from Sunday to Thursday.
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