There’s a street not far from Ben Yehudah Street in Jerusalem where several very trendy, upscale restaurants can be found. Among them sits Gabriel. We had heard several positive reviews from friends, and were eager to try out this place. When the opportunity arose*, we hesitated only slightly before setting out to our Holy City for good food and an evening of animated conversation.

The price on a menu sets my expectation, not the description. Gifted writers can make car tires sound delectable, but what a restaurant charges for food should be a reflection on both the quality and the preparation of the dish.

Buckle up. This is going to be harsh.

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Me.

I didn’t want you to have to wait until the end of the post to find out. But please, keep reading.

Let me tell you honestly, I was surprised. Once they had started announcing the winners, I started to get a sinking feeling that my three entries might have been out of place in the competition. And with close to forty entries, my odds of winning were diminished as well. But competition is competition, and I did indeed win.

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