I can confirm that Pizza da Solo uses Caputo flour. Maybe this is a question for the OU, which certifies the shop.

Dear AdinaA. I could be mistaken, but did you misstate the name of the restaurant in the first line of your original post?

Agreed as to the knishes.

I have been checking too with no luck. The most recent batch I checked (best by June) was not OU.

Stopped in today - I'm slipping, being that I only made it for day #2. (Actually, I looked in a few weeks back while they were remodeling.) The pizza was great. First, the dough is excellent - a bit of chewiness with just a wisp of char. The sauce is brighter than any pizza sauce I have had locally and the cheese is very good, though I believe that mine was missing the promised parmesan. There were too few fried basil leaves for my tastes but the couple I received were welcome. I devoured the entire thing quite quickly (not including the box) because I do not know how long the neighborhood will sustain a high end kosher pizza shop. I look forward to trying several of the varieties on the menu.

The kale caesar salad was only disappointing in that it was not made with any kale, much less the advertized black kale. Nonetheless, it was tasty and I would be happy with another. If I had any comments it would be that the lemon-garlic dressing could use a bit more lemon and some pepper.

I'd get some from Philly if you would bring over some Pardes leftovers :)

Dear Gotcholent,

I plan to try your recipe soon! Were you referring to Moshe's ketchup recipe that appeared in the Jewish Week last year? I do love his ketchup!

Correction - they are certified by the Rabbanut of Basel under authority of the Rabbanut HaRashit of Israel. I am really losing it.

Acela also offers kosher meals in 1st class. They need to be ordered one day in advance. 50% of the time the meals do not make it on the train and I have had the Bubbie's sandwich. Most of the meals that actually arrived were pretty bad; I have only had one ok one. I hope that Wraps2Go finds another spot in Union Station.

After trekking over there, I learned that certification is by the Cup-K. Beyond that, I have no information....

I was quite happy with Veggie Fun.

I have been to Raleigh/Durham several times for extended business trips. The best option is the Whole Foods in Durham. It has kosher baked goods, smoked fish, hummous, wine and they usually have the Whole Foods kosher cheddar cheese. The Duke Hillel has very limited hours - when I was last there, they were not open weeknights so it was pretty useless for me. A client wanted to take me there - fortunately, I scoped it out myself first. The Ralph's market in Durham also carries Tradition instant soups.

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Yes, Polanco is the main Jewish area. If you make it there, do try Gaucho Grill.

Walmart has a wide selection of products that are kosher. It is very helpful to have the lists of kosher items published by the va'ads in Mexico City as not all items bear printed certification, though a suprisingly large number of products do. I looked into having meals sent from my favorite restaurant in Mexico City and found it was not doable. Apparently, there is a new fish and chips place and Chabad offers a meal delivery service (which I never used).

I have used Le Marais for this service many times and having tried a few other options, Le Marais is now the only place I use. It is very uncomforable for others at a table when your meal does not arrive - not to mention that a missing meal can leave you pretty hungry. I do generally order china and metal utensils - I think it is about a $10 addition. They provide the NK restaurant with instructions as to how to handle the kosher meal. It is important that you provide Le Marais with a contact at the NK restaurant who will be responsible. I tend to order things that are ok a few hours after being prepared such as salmon or chicken. Steak is harder but it can be done, if needed. Le Marais is so established in this area that recently when I called a NK restaurant to explain that I would be bringing in a kosher meal they asked me if I would be using Le Marais.

They are not always on the menu but the ribs at Pardes (Brooklyn) are exceptional.

The pods (all unflavored and decaf) are kosher and kosher l'pesach under the certification of the Belz Beis Din as well as the Rabbanut HaRashit of Israel. My recollection is that the flavored pods are not KLP - but who would want flavored espresso?! My mental database is slipping - must be age.

Checked it out last night. Still very crowded. I was most impressed that the service was speedy and I was served with a smile. The burger itself was competent. It is reasonably juicy, though I would prefer a slightly thicker burger. I also would have liked to have been able to specify doneness. The "bacon" is a nice addition. Adina is correct that the bacon is not crispy but it is definitely tasty. I would prefer some upgraded greens and a pickled element. My one complaint was with the bun which was massive and out of proportion to the burger. It is basically a large, seeded challah roll. I saw several customers leaving the bun unfinished. Wings were decent - I like mine spicier but that is not a criticism - and they come with a nice dip. All in all, a positive addition.

Apropos to nothing in particular, I would just like to thank Moishe for what he is accomplishing and bringing to the kosher world. I have been to Pardes twice in the past week - no small feat, coming from NJ.

For the first time I "saved room for dessert." Well, not really; I just ordered dessert - peach cobbler with bacon ice cream. I have seen this on Iron Chef but for obvious reasons have never been in a position to have or attempt to make. It was outrageously good. The bacon bits imparted a richness that really worked well with the rest of the dessert.

The other standout of my meal with the lovely, light tuna dish that came with grapefruit segments, microgreens, ginger gelee, roe, tomato water and best of all - super flavorful fennel rice crispies.

Chef Moshe is a wizard and his attention to detail is much apprectiated, at least by me.

I am now frequenting the new location at Park and 54th and am pleased to report that the food options have been significantly upgraded - fresher and more options. I assume this is the case at the other locations as well.

Friends, my Jerusalem experience, once comprehensive, has lapsed. Please advise as to the best dairy Italian restaurant in Jerusalem these days. Any other J-lem foodie tips accepted too! Kind thanks.

Y.S. certainly operated for many years without supervision.

I am streching my memory but my recollection is that F & S did not always have certification.

For Manhattan restaurants, I think the answer is Mr. Broadway (1985).

Jezebel is not going to have live music - only a DJ.
Moreover, there are several viewpoints on the weeknight live music/wine issue. E.G., Wolf and Lamb (OK); T Fusion (R. Gornish); Royal Palace (Keystone K).

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf for breakfast.

Visiting Boston is good fun but it is not much of a Kosher Chow destination. I spent last week in Boston and did the kosher rounds: Rubin's is adequate but it has not aged well over the yeas; Ta'am China is unexeptional (how I miss Ruth's Kitchen!); Eilat Cafe? well, they try but I'd avoid the pizza and the pannini and nothing else seemed too exciting. I didn't go to Rami's but I have some fond recollections. Milk Street Cafe is good but has limited hours. I am returning next month and am tempted to try the JP Licks in Jamaica Plain, which has been reported to have nice brunch food. I understand that there are some good bakeries in Newton. Kupels in Brookline is useful but somewhat hit or miss.

While I tend to post on new establishments or on places that are new to me, I realized that I have been remiss in not commenting upon the kosher restaurant that I frequent the most – Soom Soom on Lex. and 55th. If you are looking for a falafel joint in NY you cannot do better than Soom Soom. The falafel balls themselves are fresh, non-greasy, and flavorful. They offer a wide range of salad topping that you can add to your heart’s content – items such as quinoa, artichoke, stuffed grape leaves, zucchini, sweet potato, grilled eggplant and beets – in addition to more common offerings. Sauces include amba, Turkish salad, green sauce and schug. They have a few different sandwiches, including a tasty green omelet. It is clean and efficient. Not much in the way of seating. I am happy to report that it attracts a varied lunch crowd. I’ve never been to the 72nd street location. Writing this has given me a falafel craving.

I can't comment on Mul Yam but I found Ohel Leah very servicable for Shabbat - though their best is to be found at their Sunday night dinner buffet. This would also me my choice for a business meal. Shuva Israel was very convenient to where I was staying so I did have a number of meals there too - which were adequate (utilitarian, not Chowish, if you don't mind being amidst a crowd of backpackers - not for business meals.

Can anyone confirm whether brunch food is still served at the Jamaica Plain branch? Kind thanks.