Malka DUMBO launches its wine dinner series showcasing global vintages paired with modern Israeli Kosher cuisine

The Wine Dinner Series at the Glatt Kosher-certified restaurant Malka DUMBO in downtown Brooklyn debuted on September 9, 2025. Italian whites and reds from Piemonte, Tuscany, Valpolicella, Puglia, and other regions complementing an eclectic 5-course menu prepared by Chef Courtney Maxwell gave diners an opportunity to explore the adaptability of modern Israeli cuisine to a diverse range of Kosher-friendly wines from one of the world’s foremost wine producing countries.

Malka DUMBO is one of over 40 restaurants from Michelin-starred celebrity Chef Eyal Shani who rose to culinary fame with his Tel Aviv street food-inspired Miznon global chain of restaurants. Chef Eyal currently operates a number of restaurants in New York City including Shmoné, Shmoné Wine Bar, HaSalon, Port Sa’id, Miznon Kosher, Miznon (Hudson Yards), Miznon (Chelsea Market), and Miznon (The Hugh).

A dozen wines were poured that night, and guests were invited to sample two of the whites and four of the reds during the casual aperitivo hour. These included:

1. Pescaja Solei Terre Alfieri Arneis DOCG, 2021
2. Fumanelli Terso Veneto Bianco IGT 2021

1. Cantina Giuliano Super Tuscan 2021
2. Rocca delle Macie Chianti Classico 2023
3. Feudi del Pisciotto Merlot Terre Siciliane 2019
4. Cascina Minot Langhe Nebbiolo 2021

In addition, Party Vera Wang Prosecco was served to toast the debut of the wine dinner series.

Two whites were paired with a Tuscanini antipasti and a bluefin tuna crudo:

1. Masseria Frattasi “Kapnios” Aglianico Beneventano 2021
2. Feudi di San Gregorio Greco di Tufo DOCG 2022

Two reds and a sparkling Brut Rose’ complemented a spaghetti and meatballs, a slow-roasted beef cheeks with vegetables, and a peach tart:

1. La Regola “Ligustro” Costa Toscana Rosso IGT 2022
2. Vallepicciola Chianti Classico DOCG 2022
3. Vallepicciola “Perlinetto” Rose’ Methodo Classico NV

The creative food and wine pairings and the energetic vibe at Malka DUMBO’s chic contemporary dining space marked the perfect debut to what I imagine will be an exciting and memorable wine dinner series at one of Chef Eyal Shani’s signature restaurants.