The rules regarding what foods are proper to eat originate in the Bible. The Israelites were given a long list of forbidden foods, including animals that didn’t both chew their cud and have split hooves, rodents, birds of prey, shellfish and fish without fins and scales. Exodus added the restriction: “You shall not boil a kid in its mother’s milk.”
The evolution of Jewish dietary laws evolved from there as Talmudic rabbis strove to ensure the mandate was upheld giving rise to the separation of milk and meat. Jewish concerns extend to how food is slaughtered, prepared and served. For an animal to be kosher, or fit for consumption, it must be killed in a prescribed way – the swiftest, most painless and humane death for an animal. Although kosher laws have their origin in the Bible, with modern food production concerns, kosher is considered the gold standard by many consumers looking to verify the safety and purity of the food they eat.
Arizona Jewish Life does not guarantee the kashrut of any merchandise in these listings. Please check with the store or restaurant to be sure it meets your kashrut requirements. Although not listed here, many chain grocery stores in Arizona have sections devoted to kosher items.
CERTIFYING AGENCIES
ARIZONA K
2110 E. Lincoln Dr., Phoenix
602-944-2753
chabadaz.com
GREATER PHOENIX VAAD HAKASHRUTH
515 E. Bethany Home Road, Phoenix
602-277-8858
kosherphoenix.org
RESTAURANTS, STORES & CATERING
Includes kosher and non-kosher listings. In parenthesis is the certifying agency or rabbi providing kashrut supervision at the time of publication.
TUCSON
CAFÉ @ THE J
(Rabbi Billy Lewkowicz, Dairy)
Located in the Tucson JCC
3800 E. River Road, Tucson
520-299-3000 ext. 125
tucsonjcc.org
ELI’S DELI
(Rabbi Israel Becker and Rabbi Joseph Shemtov)
5071 E. Fifth St., Tucson
520-325-3354
kosherdelitucson.com
HANDMAKER CATERING
(Rabbi Robert Eisen)
2221 N. Rosemont Blvd., Tucson
520-322-3639
NADINE’S BAKERY
(Rabbi Israel Becker)
4553 E. Broadway Blvd., Tucson
520-326-0735
THE VALLEY
101 KOSHER
(Vaad, Glatt)
8357 N. Seventh St., Phoenix
602-326-2074
101kosheraz.weebly.com
613 GRILL
(Vaad, Glatt)
6219 N. Seventh St., Phoenix
602-274-4444
613grill.com
ALPINE VALLEY BAKERY
(Vaad)
300 W. Southern Ave., Mesa
480-483-2774
alpinevalleybakery.com
BRAD’S KITCHEN
(Chabad)
602-540-9909
bradskitchenazco.com
CHICK-IN
(Chabad)
240 Orange Mall, ASU, Tempe
480-665-2185
chickinaz.com
CHOMPIE’S
3481 W. Frye Road, Chandler
480-398-3008
7700 W. Arrowhead Towne Center, Glendale
623-344-3104
4550 E. Cactus Road, Phoenix
602-710-2910
9301 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale
480-860-0475
1160 E. University Dr., Tempe
480-557-0700
chompies.com
Founded by the Borenstein family, originally from Queens, NY, Chompie’s, Arizona’s New York Deli Since 1979, serves up a huge breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. It’s famous for its Jewish Sliders (featured on Travel Channel’s Man vs. Food), Mile-High Sandwiches, NY-style boiled-then-baked bagels, matzo ball soup and other Jewish heritage classics, as well as for its sprawling deli and bakery cases and custom catering. Locations in Chandler, Glendale, Phoenix, Scottsdale and Tempe.
COOKIES FROM HOME
(Vaad)
1605 W. University Dr. #106, Tempe
480-568-1258
cookiesfromhome.com
CROCKETT HONEY COMPANY
(Vaad)
1040 W. Alameda Dr., Tempe
480-731-3936
crocketthoney.com
CUCINA LA BELLA
(Vaad, Dairy, Cholov Yisroel, Pas Yisroel)
6505 N. Seventh St. #105, Phoenix
602-354-7002
cucinalabella.com
FAIRYTALE BROWNIES
(Vaad, Dairy)
4610 E. Cotton Center Blvd. #100, Phoenix
800-324-7982
brownies.com
FRESH MINT
(Vaad)
13802 N. Scottsdale Road #161, Scottsdale
480-443-2556
freshmint.us.com
IMPERIAL BAGEL & CAFE
(Vaad, Dairy, Cholov Yisroel)
Located in Imperial Market & Deli
737 E. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
602-285-6999
imperialkosher.com
IMPERIAL MARKET & DELI
(Vaad)
737 E. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
602-285-6999
imperialkosher.com
KITCHEN 18
(Chabad)
10211 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-284-6001
thekitchen18.com
LEVI CATERING
(Vaad)
480-251-6745
levi-catering.com
LIOR THE BAKER (JERUSALEM BAKERY)
(Vaad, Pareve, Dairy)
10953 N. Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd. #105, Scottsdale
480-451-0011
LUCI’S AT THE ORCHARD
Ken Schnitzer, Founder & Owner
Lucia Schnitzer, Co-Founder & Co-Owner
Jerry Mansoor, Partner & Director of Operations
7100 N 12th St. Bldg. Two, Phoenix
602-633-2442
lucisorchard.com
[email protected]
Deeply rooted in the Phoenix community, Luci’s at the Orchard provides a space for happiness, discovery and community. We value fresh, local ingredients and compliment them with excellent service in a bright and cheery space. We serve salads, sandwiches and breakfast all day, either to eat in or pick up at our drive through. The marketplace showcases an exciting collection of candles, artisan soaps, gourmet foods, toys and games for the kids and other unique gifts.
LUCI’S HEALTHY MARKETPLACE
Ken Schnitzer, Founder & Owner
Lucia Schnitzer, Co-Founder & Co-Owner
Jerry Mansoor, Partner & Director of Operations
1590 E Bethany Home Road, Phoenix
602-773-1339
LucisHealthyMarketplace.com
[email protected]
Luci’s Healthy Marketplace is a quick-casual cafe, coffee bar and marketplace. Featuring quality organic, kosher, gluten-free and natural products from reputable local and regional vendors, including meats, seafood, dairy, cheeses, snacks, entrees, wine and beer, supplements, cosmetics, baby care, cleaning items, unique gifts, etc. We serve salads, sandwiches and breakfast all day, either to eat in or take out. We have received numerous awards for our food, coffee and marketplace.
MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY
16405 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-333-4100
maggianos.com
For Italian food in Scottsdale that doesn’t disappoint, come to Maggiano’s Little Italy. Make a reservation or stop by for brunch, lunch, dinner, or a quick appetizer and drink at the bar and see how we’re different from other Scottsdale Italian restaurants. No matter the time of day or the size of your dining party, you’ll be treated like a special guest at Maggiano’s. At our table, everyone is family! Come experience something special at Maggiano’s!
MANHATTAN PIZZA AND SUBS
(Chabad)
5224 N. Seventh St., Phoenix
602-248-8086
manhattanpizzeria.com
MILK + HONEY ESPRESSO BAR & EATERY
(Vaad, Dairy, some Cholov Yisroel, vegan)
Located in Valley of the Sun JCC
12701 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-566-9020
milkandhoneyjcc.com
[email protected]
Modern European breakfast, lunch or dinner fare. Warm, friendly and inviting space that is accentuated with beautiful dishes that span many cultures and taste palettes. A little something for everyone.
MRS. KLEIN’S PICKLE CO.
(Vaad)
4118 W. Whitton Ave., Phoenix
602-269-2072
kleinspickle.com
NEW YORK BAGELS ‘N BIALYS
(Vaad – not all products are certified)
10320 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale
480-991-3034
nybagelsnbialys.com
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES
(Vaad, Dairy)
17025 N. Scottsdale Road #110, Scottsdale
480-502-8900
nothingbundtcakes.com
POMELO
Ken Schnitzer, Founder & Owner
Lucia Schnitzer, Co-Founder & Co-Owner
Jerry Mansoor, Partner & Director of Operations
7100 N 12th St. Bldg. One, Phoenix
602-633-2600
pomelophx.com
[email protected]
Pomelo, built around a 1920s adobe house, is a place for delicious, straightforward American food and drinks, with an Arizona twist. Open daily for lunch, dinner or drinks in the lounge. Savor dinner in the intimate dining room or on the patio, which overlooks The Orchard Phoenix lawn. Enjoy entertainment in The Barn or hold your own special event here with on-site catering. At Pomelo, you’ll be welcomed, comfortable and at home.
SAMARKAND RESTAURANT
(Vaad)
7823 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix
602-331-8991
SEGAL’S OASIS GRILL & KOSHER FOODS
(Vaad)
4818 N. Seventh St., Phoenix
602-285-1515
segalsonestop.com
SPLURGE ICE CREAM & CANDY SHOP
Ken Schnitzer, Founder & Owner
Lucia Schnitzer, Co-Founder & Co-Owner
Jerry Mansoor, Partner & Director of Operations
7100 N 12th St. Bldg. Two, Phoenix
602-633-2442
splurgephx.com
[email protected]
Splurge is an old-fashioned ice cream and candy shop featuring locally-sourced, gelato-style ice cream, creamy milkshakes made fresh and vintage candies. It is the perfect place to enjoy a sweet treat on the patio as the kids frolic in the water of the adjoining splash pad. Come enjoy a scoop and…Splurge!
THE BAKING STUDIO
(Vaad, Pareve, Dairy)
813 E. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
602-859-3554
ZOYO NEIGHBORHOOD YOGURT
(Vaad, Dairy – not all products are certified)
1139 E. Glendale Ave., Phoenix
602-265-6060
zoyogurt.com
