Monday, November 6, 2023

Glatt Kosher Thanksgiving Feast 2023 at Talia's | Kosher Restaurant NYC


Talia's Steakhouse has been serving prix fixe Glatt Kosher Thanksgiving feasts for over 21 years!

Join us November 23rd for a delicious Thanksgiving feast with all the fixings.

Five flexible seating times, takeout, delivery, and catering available.

Reservations require a $50 deposit per table (not per person) which will be credited to you at the end of your meal.

For more information and to reserve: https://taliassteakhouse.com/thanksgiving

For press release, click here: https://tinyurl.com/53dkwz2e

Thursday, September 17, 2020




For over 18 years, Talia's Steakhouse and Bar, the premier Glatt Kosher restaurant located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC, has been offering pre-paid, prix fixe, Glatt Kosher Rosh Hashanah lunch and dinner menu options – all inclusive. This year, all Rosh Hashanah meals will be served outdoors. In the event of inclement weather, the dinner will be canceled. In addition to serving Rosh Hashanah meals, Talia's will become a small, informal house of prayer. Talia's designates a special outdoor section space for its attendees to conduct live services and daven Mincha and Maariv during the first and the second night of Rosh Hashanah. This minyan is organized by Rabbi Naftali Citron of Carlebach Shul and all prayers will be led by the renown Chazan Yehuda Green. Orthodox Jews do not use electronics on Shabbat or holidays, leaving live streamed options such as Zoom off the table.

When was asked why in this year's Rosh Hashanah dinner at Talia's is different from all other years, the owner's son, Benjamin Nagar, relied: "Talia's has been blessed to have the opportunity to fulfill the well known saying of the Old Rebbe: "G‑d gives Gashmius (physical pleasures) and Ruchnius (spiritual pleasures) to Jews, and Jews turn the Gashmius into Ruchnius". We are so excited to have this opportunity of elevating and transforming the physical into spiritual. Davening outdoors on Amsterdam Avenue will be a real kiddush shem shamayim barabim and we are so looking forward to praying together b'achdut but with masks and with six feet social distancing."

Ordinarily, the festival of Rosh Hashanah is a traditional time for enjoying a meal out with the family. But as nobody needs reminding, this is no ordinary time. So while the reputation of Talia's Steakhouse remains second to none, its ambiance has changed for now, in keeping with the "new normal". This year, due to the pandemic, and in accordance with new guidelines from New York State and City, Talia's will be serving all meals al fresco during the holidays. Talia's beautiful outdoor café will be open from 4pm to 11pm. To preserve the spiritual experience of the holiday, no money will be exchanged.


MORE INFORMATION ABOUT MENUS & PRICES:



For further queries and information, feel free to visit our website:

http://taliassteakhouse.com/

Talia's Steakhouse & Bar
NYC Kosher Restaurants
668 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Tel: 212-580-3770
Email: info@taliassteakhouse.com


Tuesday, March 26, 2019

$18 Unlimited Sangria & Cholent Singles Party | Passover Seders | Shabbat Dinner

Talia's Steakhouse & Bar
Established 2002 

Sangria & Cholent Singles Event

Join us this Thursday, March 28, 2019 for a Jewish Singles Event starting at 
10:30PM to 1:30AM.

Enjoy unlimited Sangria & Cholent and mingle with other singles.   

$18 per person. 
Call to prepay 
212-580-3770 or book online


Can't make it to this event, join us for "Kosher Dating" on Friday Shabbat Dinner, read below


Shabbat Dinner

For over 16 years, Talia's Steakhouse and Bar is serving prepaid, prix fixe, Shabbat Dinner every Friday Night. 


What is "Kosher Dating" at Talia's? Sometimes you just want to do something new in life. Tired of date night being on a Saturday night? Talia's has added more flexibility to your dating schedule. We call it "kosher dating". 
Shlomo: Hey Rivka! It was great meeting you the other night. I would love to meet again this coming weekend.
Rivka: Unfortunately, I already made plans and can't go out on Saturday night. Then, I'm off to Israel for 2 weeks...
Shlomo: Well, I hear Talia's is offering a nice, romantic pre-paid, dinner on Friday Nights. We can meet there after Shul.
Rivka: That sounds lovely. I'm in!
Shlomo: Oh, Baruch Hashem! 
Experience the unique and unusual "Kosher Dating", which means, dating on Shabbat at a Glatt Kosher Restaurant in a cozy, dimly lit setting with a fresh red rose and candle on each table. 
For more information and to reserve your seat:


Passover Seders 2019

Passover 2019 will begin in the evening of
Friday, April 19th and ends in the evening of
Saturday, April 27th

 Continuing our tradition of over 16 years,
Talia's Steakhouse and Bar will host two Seders and will be open for the entire holiday.

 A Kosher for Passover bar will also be available the entire holiday. 

Catering, pickup and deliveries are also available. 

For all prepaid reservations:
(212) 580-3770


For more information and to reserve your seat:

Live Music Entertainment

Every Saturday night, starting 1 hour after sunset until 4:00AM, Talia's becomes the coolest live music venue, always with a great crowd. 

Featuring great glatt kosher food, drinks & soft rock music.


EVERY TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAYS


Talia's Steakhouse & Bar
668 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Tel.: (212) 580-3770
info@taliassteakhouse.com

Friday, March 16, 2018

Where to Celebrate Glatt Kosher For Passover Seders in New York City Restaurants During Pesach 2018

Talia’s is continuing our 15 year tradition of offering kosher food during Passover. We will be open for both Seders and for lunch and dinner during Yom Tov, Chol Hamoed, and Shabbat. Make sure to enjoy our full service Kosher for Passover bar. For all prepaid reservations, please e-mail us at info@taliassteakhouse.com. You may also call us at (212) 580-3770. TO READ MORE



NYC Kosher Restaurant, Talia's Steakhouse: Celebrate a stress-free Passover 2018 with your friends and family without spending the whole day in the kitchen and cleaning.

Sunday, September 17, 2017

Rosh Hashanah Dinner and Lunch Celebration at Talia's Steakhouse and Bar





Prepaid Rosh Hashanah Meals


Rosh Hashanah 2017 will begin in the evening of Wednesday , September 20
and ends in the evening of Friday , September 22.

Looking for Rosh Hashanah Lunch and Dinner in a Glatt Kosher Restaurant in Manhattan, New York? 

For over 15 years, Talia’s Steakhouse and Bar has been offering prepaid Rosh Hashanah delicious lunch and dinner. Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar, the premier Glatt Kosher restaurant located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, NYC, is offering pre-paid, prix fixe Glatt Kosher Rosh Hashanah menu options: $39, $43 and $58 – all inclusive (plus sales tax). The energy, romantic ambiance, and Glatt Kosher gourmet cuisine at Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar make it the ideal spot to celebrate Rosh Hashanah. It is non-communal dinner with private tables for you and your family and friends.
Bring your friends and family and enjoy Yom Tov meals under the sky at Talia’s outdoor cafe, weather permitting.
Since Jewish law allows cooking on Yom Tov, which doesn’t fall on Shabbat, you can indulge in a sizzling steak right off the grill while sipping mixed drinks from Talia’s full bar such as vodka cranberry, apple or chocolate martinis, cosmopolitans, etc. Rosh Hashanah dinner includes challah roll, apple and honey, wine for kiddush and unlimited soda, coffee or tea.
Talia's Steakhouse & Bar
668 Amsterdam Ave.
New York, NY 10025
212-580-3770

Thursday, March 16, 2017

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Last Shabbat before Pesach... don't cook.
Come join a spiritual Friday night Shabbat dinner with Chabad of the West Side.
 SHABBAT HAGADOL
Friday, April 7, 2017
Kabbalat Shabbat at
Dinner at 
Talia's Steakhouse and Restaurant
668 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 
Registration & pre-paymnet, please visit Chabad of the UWS website:

http://www.chabadwestside.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/2891896



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Traditional, Kosher For Passover Seder 2017 at Talia's Steakhouse, New York.




For over fourteen years, Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar has been serving a traditional, Glatt Kosher Passover Seder feast on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York, NY. As the premier kosher restaurant, we are proud to announce that, once again, we will conduct two prepaid Passover Seders with 2 seatings, each day of the Passover Seder, and serve kosher for Passover lunch and dinners during the holiday and during Chol Hamoed. Talia's will be open almost 24/7. Enjoy our complete kosher-for-Passover bar with all your favorite Martinis, Cosmos, Mojitos and more! This Jewish ritual feast with wines marks the beginning of the Jewish holiday of Passover. Indulge in a steak right off the grill while sipping vodka cranberry, apple or chocolate martinis, etc. – all Glatt kosher for Passover.
Seder menu includes Haggadahs, Seder plate, Matzah, Sweet wine/grape juice for kiddush (additional wine list is available as priced per bottle). Main course may be substituted for Vegetarian platter with advance notice. Children’s menu is available (10 and under). Menu is NON-GEBROCHT.
Two Sittings in Each day of the Seder: 5pm and 8Pm (flexible).
5:00 PM Sitting is recommended for families with special health issues or young children.
Price for each Seder is $130 per person, plus tax. For children under 10 years old, price is $95 plus tax.
The Seder will be led by an orthodox Rabbi, Cantor or a Yeshiva Graduate. It will be read in Hebrew and portion of it may be translated to English. In the last 14 years, most seders were conducted by a Chabadnick from Chabad of the Upper West Side. However, you are more than welcome to conduct your own Seder at your own table, at your own pace.
Since Jewish law forbids the distribution of money on Shabbat and Jewish holidays, gratuity is banned. Talia’s Steakhouse’s catering servers are fully compensated for such religious events and/or for all on and off-premises catering, banquets, special prix fixe functions and package deals. Prices charged are all inclusive and no part of the price is purported to be a gratuity. Only sales tax shall be added to the bill.
Would you like to read some reviews about Talia’s Passover services? Read our great media feedback:
Talia’s Steakhouse specializes in the finest, affordable Glatt kosher catering. We will cater any party size at your home or synagogue. We can drop off the food or provide staff, equipment and a chef for a truly memorable Seder! Our staff is available daily to help you work out all the details! Call us at 212-580-3770.
To view full holiday schedule, menus and prices, please the following two links:
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Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar
668 Amsterdam (between 92nd/93rd)
http://www.taliassteakhouse.com/
Tel: 212-580-3770
Email: Info@taliassteakhosue.com


Thursday, July 30, 2015

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Below, 3 short Youtube videos featuring Talia's Steakhouse & Bar - a 12 year old, Glatt Kosher Steakhouse Restaurant located on the Upper West Side of Manhattan, New York City. Watch the ambiance, types of dishes and more. Want to visit Talia's website and learn more? click on the following link:  http://taliassteakhouse.com/ 

















Thursday, February 5, 2015

Passover Seders 2015 | NYC Kosher Restaurants Manhattan | Talia's




For over twelve years, Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, the premier Glatt kosher restaurant on the Upper West side of Manhattan, has been serving the kosher community of the New York City area. We are proud to announce that once again we will conduct 2 prepaid Passover Seders with 2 seatings each and serve lunch and dinner during the biggest holiday of the year (open almost 24/7). Enjoy our complete kosher-for-Passover bar with all your favorite Martinis, Cosmos, Mojitos and more!

As usual Talia's has prepared a team of cleaners who will clean every inch of the restaurant overnight to make sure there is no chametz left on the premises. To read a general description of the process of making the restaurant kosher-for-Passover, please click here:
http://www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20120403/upper-west-side/uws-restaurants-mark-passover-with-deep-cleaning-seder-menus#ixzz2HGlqclWb

Talia's is now taking prepaid reservations for Passover 2015! Bring your family and friends. No group is too small or too big.

Would you like to read some reviews about Talia's Passover services? Read our great media feedback:
http://blogs.jpost.com/content/nyc-has-slammin-food-passover-year
http://thestrongbuzz.com/potluck/details.php?item_id=89

Talia's Steakhouse specializes in the finest, affordable Glatt kosher catering. We will cater any party size at your home or synagogue. We can drop off the food or provide staff, equipment and a chef for a truly memorable Seder! Our staff is available daily to help you work out all the details! Call us at 212-580-3770. 

To view full holiday schedule, menus and prices, please visit us our dedicated Passover page:
http://taliassteakhouse.com/holidays/jewish-holidays/passover/

Talia's Steakhouse
668 Amsterdam (between 92nd/93rd)
http://www.taliassteakhouse.com/
212-580-3770

Valentine's Day 2015 | Manhattan Kosher Restaurants NYC | Talia's



Turn Valentine's Day into a Jewish Winter Romance!

Talia's Steakhouse, the premier Upper West Side Glatt kosher steakhouse will be serving special prix fixe menus this Valentine's Day.

Schedule:

Saturday, February 14th, 2015
Shabbat Ends at 6:11 PM
Talia's bar will be open to the public at 6:30 PM

Also, live music will start at 6:30pm

Talia's Glatt Kosher Kitchen will be ready to serve you with food about one hour after Shabbat, which is about 7:00 PM.

Three seatings:
1) 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
2) 9:00 PM to Midnight
3) Midnight to 4:00 AM

Talia's will serve two prix fixe menu options. The first will cost $65 pp and the second will cost $75 pp. Click HERE for menus.

Limited a la carte menu may also be available.

Prepare yourself for a truly unforgettable romantic dining experience on Feb. 14th. The intimate ambiance, gourmet cuisine, outstanding service, superb wine list and live music make Talia's the ideal spot for that special someone.

Is Valentine's Day kosher? Wanna be intellectual? Click here to read Rabbi Michael Broyde's opinion. Rabbi Broyde was the founding Rabbi of the Young Israel in Atlanta and is a member (dayan) in the Beth Din of America.

Give us a call at 212.580.3770 to reserve now!

Talia's Steakhouse
668 Amsterdam Ave. (Between 92nd & 93rd)
New York, NY 10025
www.taliassteakhouse.com
212-580-3770
info@taliassteakhouse.com

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar announces to offer prepaid meals during Rosh Hashanah and other Jewish Holidays



New York, 21 September, 2014 – People look forward to holidays so that they can relax and enjoy their time off. The same thing is applicable for Jewish holidays, though they are a bit different from other secular holidays. Beside the Jewish holidays, there is also the weekly Shabbat, or Sabbath, observance. The upcoming Jewish holidays include Rosh Hashanah, Sukkot, Shmini Atzeret, Simchat Torah and Passover.

Unlike many other NYC kosher restaurants, Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar announces to offer prepaid meals during the Jewish holidays and Shabbat to be served even at Talia’s outdoor café, weather permitting. For twelve years, Talia’s Steakhouse has been the premier kosher restaurant in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, ensuring its customers an enjoyable kosher experience during the Jewish holidays. Moreover, as a kosher steak house, Talia’s offers the best quality prime cuts of kosher steak during lunch and dinner. Additional dishes such as Moroccan salmon, chicken marsala and even vegetarian entrees are available for those who prefer not to eat red meat.

Talia’s is not just any kosher restaurant in NYC. In addition to providing its customers with amazing kosher dining, Talia’s also accommodates its guests with the traditional customs of Jewish holidays by placing Kiddush wine, challah, prayer books and a copy of the appropriate blessings for each guest. Customers may also light candles before the start of the holiday or Shabbat if they wish. Since everything is prepaid, no walk-in customers will interfere with the spiritual atmosphere of the holiday dining experience.

Guests will also be able to enjoy their Shabbat or Jewish holiday meals at Talia’s beautiful sidewalk café. Eat your delicious Glatt Kosher dinner or lunch under the sky along with your favorite cocktails from Talia’s full bar. Not so many other kosher restaurants on the Upper West Side of Manhattan offer this wonderful opportunity.

As a Glatt Kosher restaurantTalia’s Steakhouse is subject to rabbinic supervision and our kosher certificate provides us certain specific guidance as to how to conduct prepaid Shabbat and holiday meals in accordance with strict Orthodox Jewish laws. As a result, Talia’s requires its guests to prepay for the meals prior to the time of the commencement of the Jewish holiday or Shabbat. Moreover, the customer will have a copy of a prix fixe menu at his table upon his arrival to the restaurant and he will have a selection of beef, chicken or fish to choose from as an entree. A la carte menu is not permissible during Shabbat and certain holidays, since you cannot start cooking during Shabbat. All dishes are precooked. All Shabbat and holiday foods are cooked in deep pots with lots of liquid and vegetables to keep them moist and fresh. On certain holidays that do not fall on Shabbat, on-the-spot grilling is allowed. As mentioned above, no walk-ins are allowed and no exchange of money takes place.

Furthermore, Talia’s Steakhouse is one of the great kosher romantic restaurants in New York with candles and roses on each table, ensuring a lovely experience for any couples wishing to dine during Shabbat or Jewish holidays. Jewish travelers and tourists visiting NYC are encouraged to attend our Glatt Kosher Shabbat and holiday meals. Many affordable hotels are located within fifteen minutes walking distance from Talia’s Steakhouse, so there is no need for transportation during Shabbat or the Jewish holidays. For example, the Hotel Newton and Days Inn are within four minutes walking time. Likewise, shuls, or synagogues, as well as other Jewish organizations that offer services are within short walking distance.

Talia’s is also great for anyone looking for group dining of large parties. The entire restaurant can also be rented out for Shabbat and holiday meals, as organizations such as Chabad of the West Side and Columbia University have done for special events. Other individuals and families have rented out the entire restaurant for parties such as bar mitzvahs, aufrufs, sheva brachot, etc.  Also, as an established Manhattan kosher caterer, Talia’s Steakhouse can provide off-premises kosher catering to hotels and shuls located in the New York Metropolitan area. Delivery and takeout of Shabbat and holiday meals are available as well.

For further queries and information, feel free to visit the website of Talia’s Steakhouse & Bar:

Talia's Steakhouse & Bar
NYC Kosher Restaurants
668 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Tel: 212-580-3770
Email: Info@taliassteakhouse.com


Friday, July 25, 2014

Grilled Salmon - Very Popular Dish in the Nine Days Menu

NEW YORK, NY, July 25, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Starting this Sunday evening, July 27th, most meat Manhattan kosher restaurants, NYC, will create a special menu, called The Nine Days Menu or The 9 Days Menu. This menu includes fish, pasta and vegetarian options, replacing meat and chicken dishes of the meat restaurant's regular menu. Glatt kosher restaurants in Manhattan and other places in the world that usually serve kosher meat and wine, create this Nine Days Menu in order not to shut down the business for nine days, since eating meat and drinking wine during these nine days is not permitted according to Jewish laws and customs.

The Nine Days take place during the first nine days of the Jewish calendar month, called Av, which usually fall out around July or August. It is a religious observance and according to the Talmud, "When Av begins, we diminish rejoicing" (Talmud, Taanit 26b). This year, 5774, or 2014, the dates from July 15th until August 5th - the three weeks prior to the fast day of Tisha B'Av, which falls on August 5th - are considered a period of mourning over the destruction of the Holy Temple. The dates from July 27th until August 5th are named The Nine Days, in which heavier mourning related restrictions are imposed by Jewish law.

The fighting in Jerusalem lasted for three weeks until Tisha B'Av, when the Temple was completely destroyed. Both the first and second Temples were destroyed on Tisha B'av. The first Temple was destroyed in 586 B.C.E. by the Babylonians and the second Temple by the Romans in 70 B.C.E. These tragic events have been mourned throughout Jewish history and observed by fasting on the ninth day of Av. We mourn both the loss of the Land and the spiritual center of Jewish life by being in exile.

In keeping with the diminished enjoyment, the last nine days of the three weeks are more stringent with the mourning aspect, including refraining from haircuts, shaving, listening to music, eating meat, and any other entertaining activities. During this period of time, Orthodox Jews mostly eat dairy, fish or parve products, refraining themselves from meat and wine. For NYC kosher restaurants, this may pose a bit of a problem, especially if you are a kosher steakhouse in Manhattan. As a kosher restaurant, what can be done to lure clientele who are forbidden from eating any meat for nine days (excluding the Sabbath)?

For those who observe the restrictions of the Nine Days, Talia's Steakhouse, an Upper West Side of Manhattan kosher restaurant, has been accommodating guests for over ten years with a unique and special Nine Days menu which contains a large selection of gourmet fish, pasta and vegetarian dishes. For nine days, Talia's Steakhouse will become Talia's Fishhouse. While there are plenty of meat and non-meat meal choices, live music will not be available during the entire Three Weeks period.

Just because meat is prohibited during The Nine Days, does not mean that kosher steak houses need to totally shut their doors for this period of time. The Sephardic Jews' custom is to not eat meat and drink wine only from the Sunday before Tisha B'av. Many Yemenite Jews only refrain from meat starting the day before. Furthermore, meat and wine are permitted on Shabbat and for seudat mitzvah, such as brit milah. Furthermore, one may have meat during these days if required for health purposes, such as an anemic person, pregnant woman or someone who just gave birth. It is always wise to ask your Rabbi about the laws and customs during this period if you have any doubts. 

Nowadays, kosher restaurants in Manhattan still have plenty of non-meat dishes that they can serve to customers. So, BON APPETIT!

For further queries and information, feel free to visit the website of Talia's Steakhouse & Bar:

http://taliassteakhouse.com/

Talia's Steakhouse & Bar
NYC Kosher Restaurants
668 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Tel: 212-580-3770
Email: Info@taliassteakhouse.com

Talia's Steakhouse and Bar is a NYC Glatt Kosher Restaurant located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan.

Talia's Steakhouse & Bar, A Manhattan Kosher Restaurant, NYC, Announces to Offer Nine Days Menu





NEW YORK, NY, July 25, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Starting this Sunday evening, July 27th, most meat Manhattan kosher restaurants, NYC, will create a special menu, called The Nine Days Menu or The 9 Days Menu. This menu includes fish, pasta and vegetarian options, replacing meat and chicken dishes of the meat restaurant's regular menu. Glatt kosher restaurants in Manhattan and other places in the world that usually serve kosher meat and wine, create this Nine Days Menu in order not to shut down the business for nine days, since eating meat and drinking wine during these nine days is not permitted according to Jewish laws and customs.

The Nine Days take place during the first nine days of the Jewish calendar month, called Av, which usually fall out around July or August. It is a religious observance and according to the Talmud, "When Av begins, we diminish rejoicing" (Talmud, Taanit 26b). This year, 5774, or 2014, the dates from July 15th until August 5th - the three weeks prior to the fast day of Tisha B'Av, which falls on August 5th - are considered a period of mourning over the destruction of the Holy Temple. The dates from July 27th until August 5th are named The Nine Days, in which heavier mourning related restrictions are imposed by Jewish law.

The fighting in Jerusalem lasted for three weeks until Tisha B'Av, when the Temple was completely destroyed. Both the first and second Temples were destroyed on Tisha B'av. The first Temple was destroyed in 586 B.C.E. by the Babylonians and the second Temple by the Romans in 70 B.C.E. These tragic events have been mourned throughout Jewish history and observed by fasting on the ninth day of Av. We mourn both the loss of the Land and the spiritual center of Jewish life by being in exile.

In keeping with the diminished enjoyment, the last nine days of the three weeks are more stringent with the mourning aspect, including refraining from haircuts, shaving, listening to music, eating meat, and any other entertaining activities. During this period of time, Orthodox Jews mostly eat dairy, fish or parve products, refraining themselves from meat and wine. For NYC kosher restaurants, this may pose a bit of a problem, especially if you are a kosher steakhouse in Manhattan. As a kosher restaurant, what can be done to lure clientele who are forbidden from eating any meat for nine days (excluding the Sabbath)?

For those who observe the restrictions of the Nine Days, Talia's Steakhouse, an Upper West Side of Manhattan kosher restaurant, has been accommodating guests for over ten years with a unique and special Nine Days menu which contains a large selection of gourmet fish, pasta and vegetarian dishes. For nine days, Talia's Steakhouse will become Talia's Fishhouse. While there are plenty of meat and non-meat meal choices, live music will not be available during the entire Three Weeks period.

Just because meat is prohibited during The Nine Days, does not mean that kosher steak houses need to totally shut their doors for this period of time. The Sephardic Jews' custom is to not eat meat and drink wine only from the Sunday before Tisha B'av. Many Yemenite Jews only refrain from meat starting the day before. Furthermore, meat and wine are permitted on Shabbat and for seudat mitzvah, such as brit milah. Furthermore, one may have meat during these days if required for health purposes, such as an anemic person, pregnant woman or someone who just gave birth. It is always wise to ask your Rabbi about the laws and customs during this period if you have any doubts. 

Nowadays, kosher restaurants in Manhattan still have plenty of non-meat dishes that they can serve to customers. So, BON APPETIT!

For further queries and information, feel free to visit the website of Talia's Steakhouse & Bar:

http://taliassteakhouse.com/

Talia's Steakhouse & Bar
NYC Kosher Restaurants
668 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Tel: 212-580-3770
Email: Info@taliassteakhouse.com

Talia's Steakhouse and Bar is a NYC Glatt Kosher Restaurant located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan.