The Safed Artists' Colony is not just a hub of creativity in the visual arts but also a place where the culinary arts have been influenced by the diverse cultures that have intersected in Safed over the centuries. Jewish mystics, Arab residents, and more recently, immigrants from Eastern Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East have each contributed to the unique flavors of Safed's cuisine. The city is known for its dairy products, especially its high-quality cheese, reflecting both traditional Jewish dietary laws that emphasize dairy meals and the pastoral surroundings of the Galilee region.