- July 20, 2025
- 2:09 am
- Israel
On July 16, 2025 at Beer bar “Bartov” in Old Jaffa will take place a unique gastro-picnic Spoon Fest #1 – O’KROSHKA BAR. Assemble your own okroshka under DJ sets at sunset and enjoy the summer evening.
Summer, okroshka and Old Jaffa
A summer evening in Old Jaffa rarely goes without surprises. What if you combine traditions of Ukrainian cuisine and the Israeli vibe?
On July 16, 2025 at Beer bar “Bartov” Spoon Fest #1 will take place – a true Ukrainian gastro-picnic. #naseo
Here you yourself become the chef of your portion – you assemble the okroshka to your own taste.
When and where
- Date: Wednesday, July 16, 2025
- Time: from 18:30 until sunset
- Location: Beer bar “Bartov”, Rehov HaIhud, Old Jaffa (open-air, vegan-friendly)
- Ticket: entry + a portion of okroshka
Registration: forms.gle/H6Zi5qxGCM6BLA889
Event organizers: Olya Yarosh and Alona Vagner Matkovska
Event on Facebook: facebook.com/events/1005138838362576
Why you shouldn’t miss it
- DIY format: you don’t just taste, you create the dish.
- slow-living atmosphere without rush.
- DJ sets against the backdrop of sunset when the city is bathed in orange tones.
- Networking: food lovers from Ukraine and Israel exchange recipes and stories.
- The taste of every spoonful: the combination of fresh vegetables and meat piquancy.
“Here kvass meets the sea breeze, and the traditions of Kievan Rus’ meet the modern Israeli view of gastronomy,”
— invite the organizers of Spoon Fest.
Okroshka assembly instructions
- Choose a base: kvass, kefir, whey or soda water.
- Add meat: classic sausage, juicy chicken or tongue.
- Mix in vegetables: potatoes, cucumbers, radishes, greens.
- Season to taste – with lemon juice, salt, pepper.
| Variant | Base | Ingredients |
|---|---|---|
| Classic | kvass | potatoes, cucumbers, radishes, egg, meat |
| Kefir-style | kefir | cucumbers, green onions, dill, sausage |
| Israeli twist | whey/water | beetroot, radishes, cucumbers, greens |
Historical context
Okroshka traces its roots back to Kievan Rus’: according to chronicles, after baptism Prince Vladimir the Great distributed “food, honey and kvass” to the peasants. Imagine: fresh kvass, warm summer sun and pieces of meat with greens – the recipe for surviving the heat. Today this dish has become a symbol of Ukrainian hospitality.
A cultural bridge between peoples
Spoon Fest is not just a culinary event. It’s a chance to discover Ukrainian gastronomy through the lens of an Israeli party.
NAnews – Israel News explains how a simple dish can unite people: conversations over a spoon of okroshka spark new ideas and friendships.
Why Old Jaffa?
Narrow streets, a sea view and ancient stone buildings create a unique vibe where Ukrainian traditions find their place among Jewish stories.
The food festival becomes a true cultural dialogue.
If you want to taste summer in every spoonful, visit Spoon Fest #1. Assemble your own okroshka, raise a toast to friendship between nations, and enjoy DJ sets that make you forget about time.
Event on Facebook: facebook.com/events/1005138838362576
