Whats the deal with Rabbi Israel Steinberg? He certifies some of the coolest NYC resturants. Under his supervision are places like Dosa Hut and Udipi Palace in the "Curry Hill" section of (Murray Hill) Manhattan. He also supervises Buddha Bodi, a vegan place on the LES.
His fleishig offerings sound even better. Steinberg certifies Ben's Deli. Besides this mainstay of nonobservant LI Jews, he also certifies Dushnabe, the only Kajik place in the city, and Issyk-Kul, the only Krygyz resturant in the universe (I think).
People don't trust Steinberg's certification. Objections are raised because of Bishul Akum (the prohibition to have non-Jews cook for you) among other things. He is seen as some kind of charlatan, despite the fact that he was ordained in Torah VeDaas, and taught in Chaim Berlin.
I think Steinberg is a hero for certifying the coolest, most diverse and best resturants in NYC.
