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Alix Wall

Alix Wall

Alix Wall is a contributing editor to J. She is also the founder of the Illuminoshi: The Not-So-Secret Society of Bay Area Jewish Food Professionals and is writer/producer of a documentary-in-progress called "The Lonely Child."

Adeena Sussman and Melinna Hanin
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Adeena Sussman’s new cookbook is ‘Easy, Breezy, Tel Aviv-y’ — just like her

Alix Wall by Alix Wall June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. As much as people love Adeena Sussman’s cookbooks, they also love the community she cultivates. “Adeena comes […]

Super Mensch exterior
Posted inSmall Bites

Super Mensch shutters after 8 months in S.F., Ma’lawah Bar closes in Palo Alto

Alix Wall by Alix Wall June 2, 2026June 3, 2026
Mira Stern (right) mingles with her supper club guests at her Oakland home on May 19. (Alix Wall)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

This Jewish mama’s supper club blends tastes, traditions, fillings, feelings

Alix Wall by Alix Wall May 22, 2026May 21, 2026
"Privacy's Defender: My Thirty-Year Fight Against Digital Surveillance" is the new book by Cindy Cohn, executive director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation. (Courtesy)
Posted inThe J. Interview

Online privacy pioneer says people are finally waking up

Alix Wall by Alix Wall May 5, 2026May 5, 2026
Pumpernickel (and pumperthingle!) bagels at Boichik Bagels in Oakland, April 10, 2026. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Is it time for a pumpernickel bagel comeback? These fans say yes.

Alix Wall by Alix Wall April 17, 2026April 17, 2026
This Savory Cabbage Layer “Cake” with Meat is an alternative to stuffed cabbage. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
Posted inPassover

This trendy Passover ‘cake’ turns stuffed cabbage on its head 

Alix Wall by Alix Wall March 27, 2026March 31, 2026
Chef Ari Weiswasser
Posted inOrganic Epicure

A Sonoma chef’s path from street shawarma to fine dining 

Alix Wall by Alix Wall March 24, 2026March 24, 2026
Rina Naor speaks at Temple Sinai about her work with the Gaza Children Village. (Alix Wall)
Posted inBay Area

Israeli who cares for children in Gaza: ‘Arguing won’t solve anything’

Alix Wall by Alix Wall March 5, 2026March 5, 2026
As Kneaded Bakery owner Iliana Berkowitz at the bakery's new spot at the San Leandro Public Library. (Courtesy)
Posted inOrganic Epicure

As Kneaded Bakery opens a new chapter with library cafe

Alix Wall by Alix Wall March 2, 2026March 2, 2026
schnitzel sandwich
Posted inOrganic Epicure

Eli’s Deli brings Israeli flavors to reopened Marin JCC cafe space

Alix Wall by Alix Wall February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

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