July 03
Amirim is one
of the loveliest and unique villages in the Galilee. It is perfectly
located, between Carmiel and Tsfat, not too far from Tiberias and other
points north. It is quaint and quiet, though teaming with B&B's.
Amirim's claim to fame is that it is an all-vegetarian village; the
restaurants, the homes, the zimmers are all meat free. That being said,
however, it is still hard to find a restaurant - even a dairy one -
with a kashrut certification until now.
Stupp's Restaurant Cafe is located on the main drag of Amirim, the second
house on the left, about 100 meters beyond the entrance to the village.
Like most of the structures in Amirim, it is set amid lush foliage and
looks like a picture postcard. Inside, you will find a totally charming,
country-style restaurant run by dati ex-Canadians, proving that there
are Anglos everywhere.
 The restaurant is clean and well lit, with big windows looking out to
the garden. When we were there, the owner herself served us, and the
personal touch was appreciated (nothing like a quick game of Jewish
Geography). Breakfast was huge, and included fresh juice, homemade
cheese, "labene," and granola; olives, orange compote, fresh bread,
salad, yogurt, coffee, and an egg wrapped in dough, which was unusual
and delicious.
The regular afternoon menu offers unusual dishes such
as bread stuffed with mushrooms or cheese and vegetable casserole ,
as well as lasagne and cannelloni, quiches, and salads. There are soups
and a cheese platter for openers and an excellent assortment
of delicious-looking desserts.
Stupp's
is a real find - the North is not loaded with kosher restaurants and
most of the ones that do exist are "al ha'esh" places. A good kosher
cafe/dairy restaurant is always a pleasure but in the Galil it is a
true treasure.
Whether you're staying close by, or you're on the way up or the way
down, a meal at Stupp's is a perfect addition to a holiday up North.
You can even order take-away for Shabbat and pick it up on Friday.
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