The chosen menu

It’s fascinating being in Israel for Passover. A third of the restaurants are closed altogether, and the ones that are open either have signs out or tell you the second you come in the door what level of observance they’re following. And the food is creative and delicious (gnocchi with mushrooms, chestnuts, and cream sauce at a place that usually serves pasta, for example). I have mixed feelings about being part of the majority culture, but this I’m enjoying.