November 2010
Caf Rishonim, a dairy restaurant in the Jordan Valley (Emek Hayarden) is located in the Rishonim Courtyard of Kibbutz Degania Aleph. Historically Degania Aleph was the first Kibbutz in history, hence the name, which means the firsts. Degania is the birthplace of several famous Israeli figures among them Moshe Dayan. Founded in 1910, the kibbutz is now 100 years old. I think that warrants a visit.
Rishonim Cafe is a little slice of Israeli nostalgia. The cafe is in a pastoral setting nestled between great expanses of greenery and luscious plants and flowers. This is a very child-friendly restaurant with plenty of outdoor space and menu items sized and priced for the restaurant's young guests.
 The dairy menu is full of filling homemade dishes which include; salads, pastas, quiche toastim and more. Try their breakfast meal with eggs the way you like them, salad, bread, and spreads galore.
In an Italian mood? The menu offers three types of ravioli, two types of lasagna, and more. One of their specials is the Thai Salad with noodles, roasted nuts, and sprouts. Add to that one of the fine desserts like cheesecake, or apple pie, and you have a meal fit for a king.
The cafe invites you to make your simcha at Rishonim. Tours of the kibbutz are offered for groups, by advanced reservations. Rishonim also offers a lovely selection of local wines.
A full write up will appear here.
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