As Rosh Hashanah ushers in the Jewish New Year from Oct. 2 to Oct. 4, and Yom Kippur marks a period of reflection from Oct. 11 to Oct. 12, restaurants and bakeries across the Valley and MoCo are gearing up to quickly celebrate with special meals and treats. These observances prompt a culinary embrace of tradition – from the sweetness of apples dipped in honey to signify hopes for a sweet new year, to the breaking of fasts with hearty, flavor-packed spreads.
In Phoenix, Chompie's, a local favorite with multiple locations, is offering a dine-in Rosh Hashanah dinner featuring classics like gefilte fish and matzo ball soup. As Phoenix New Times reports, these four-course meals cost adults $29.99 and $14.99 for children under 10, with reservations necessary. They’re also serving to-go breakfast packages suited to break the Yom Kippur fast, with options including a multitude of bagels and spreads. Their larger package, which also includes egg and tuna salads, is priced at $199.
Over in Scottsdale, Lior the Baker is anticipated to be a go-to spot for freshly baked challah loaves and an assortment of rugelach, while Miracle Mile Deli in Phoenix brings a taste of Brooklyn with their Rosh Hashanah special of slow-roasted brisket and potato pancake, according to Phoenix New Times. Misha's Kosher Food Market offers an international selection including their renowned Uzbekistanian stone-oven bread, potentially a unique addition to any feast.
Meanwhile, in Montgomery County, some eateries are providing special menus and baked goods to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. Silver and Sons Barbecue in Rockville has curated a dinner menu that serves four, coming in at $180, and includes two quarts of Matzo ball soup and a loaf of challah, as MoCo360 details. Summer House Santa Monica, located in North Bethesda, is offering a prix fixe menu available for both dining and take-out at $54.95 for adults and $24.95 for kids. Here guests can indulge in a spread that includes challah, a choice of wood-grilled salmon, or slow-braised beef short rib, rounded off with an apple galette for dessert.
For those seeking baked delights, the Red Bandana Bakery, which is 100% gluten-free and celiac-friendly, is featuring various Rosh Hashanah items, with pre-orders advised at least two business days in advance. Tatte, a trendy bakery and café chain, will delight the sweet tooth with selections ranging from round challah to double-crusted apple pies, with ordering available online for pickup at their Bethesda location.
Desiring to break the fast or sweetly commemorate the Jewish New Year without needing to prepare everything at home? Check out the full offerings from Phoenix New Times and MoCo360 for a comprehensive list of where to order holiday specials this season.
