Anna And Adam Andrei: מדריך 'מה בסביבה'
The best food scene in Tel Aviv
Jaffa of diverse ethnicity: suny Arabs, Christian Arabs, European Jews, Noth African Jews, Ethiopian jews and more.
Every ethnic group brought it's food ingredients and receipts together with their table habits and then it all fused together to all possible degrees.
the result is an interesting culinary experience unique to Jaffa
Jaffa has become a primary hangout destination for all ages, day and night for all of Tel Aviv residents and Israeli citizens as a whole.
The Flea market combines the flavours of the past and present for all senses and needs. It's restaurants, boutiques, antique shops, open sales of personal collection items, bars and more attract an increasing crowd of visitors every year.
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Jaffa Flea Market
Olei Zion StreetJaffa has become a primary hangout destination for all ages, day and night for all of Tel Aviv residents and Israeli citizens as a whole.
The Flea market combines the flavours of the past and present for all senses and needs. It's restaurants, boutiques, antique shops, open sales of personal collection items, bars and more attract an increasing crowd of visitors every year.
ביקור באתרי תיירות
The old city of Jaffa is one the oldest ports in the Mediterranean. while much of what remains to be seen today is ottoman empire era there still is a recent reconstruction of the Egyptian gate to the city built 4500 years back after the capturing of the Canaanite city
Johna left from Jaffa port for Tarshish only to the encounter with the whale and Simon the Tanner house where Paul had his vision, crucial for the establishment of Christianity.
Today the old city is almost exclusively inhabited by artists who live and run their workshops there.
A beautiful church adorns the main square next to where Simon's house
Napoleon's guns still point to the breathing view over the sea and Tel Aviv from above the hill.
In the evenings there is music and dancing in the Kdumim square by saint George church and the amphitheatre
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Old City
The old city of Jaffa is one the oldest ports in the Mediterranean. while much of what remains to be seen today is ottoman empire era there still is a recent reconstruction of the Egyptian gate to the city built 4500 years back after the capturing of the Canaanite city
Johna left from Jaffa port for Tarshish only to the encounter with the whale and Simon the Tanner house where Paul had his vision, crucial for the establishment of Christianity.
Today the old city is almost exclusively inhabited by artists who live and run their workshops there.
A beautiful church adorns the main square next to where Simon's house
Napoleon's guns still point to the breathing view over the sea and Tel Aviv from above the hill.
In the evenings there is music and dancing in the Kdumim square by saint George church and the amphitheatre
Go For A Bite To Eat At Carmel Market
Around 50 – 66 NIS (≈ $14 – $19 USD) for a one-course meal
I’m not the biggest fan of street markets myself. I have little use for the trinkets and souvenirs shouting vendors try to sell you at any cost, nor do I particularly enjoy being hurried along amid the current of tourists and other curious onlookers exercising their bargaining skills. For that reason, I wasn’t truly looking forward to visiting the open-air Carmel Market.
It was, however, part of my Tel Aviv Weekend Tour itinerary, and as soon as we approached the first row of shops stacked with Persian rugs, art pieces looking meticulously made, and the smell of kebab grilling on skewers, I knew I was in for a treat, and couldn’t have been more grateful to my guide, Michael Skir, for insisting we came here.
Carmel Market couldn’t be farther from your usual tourist trap, with all its colorful flowers – irises, gladiolas, and roses that owe their blood-red vibrancy to a prosperous Mediterranean climate – dried fruits, dates, and other Western Asia classics, as well as a plethora of unique condiments I would have loved to take home myself, were I not a dreadful cook.
Moreover, it is one of the best lunch spots in all of Tel Aviv: its corridors are home to various restaurants and street food stalls, and I certainly felt spoiled for choice in picking a favorite. If your heart is set on traditional Middle Eastern cuisine – especially if you’re hoping to sample some humus – then this is the place to be.
Pro tip? You don’t want to miss the Hummus Shlomo & Doron Restaurant*.
*Nakhalil’el St, 24, Tel Aviv-Yafo
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Carmel Market
Go For A Bite To Eat At Carmel Market
Around 50 – 66 NIS (≈ $14 – $19 USD) for a one-course meal
I’m not the biggest fan of street markets myself. I have little use for the trinkets and souvenirs shouting vendors try to sell you at any cost, nor do I particularly enjoy being hurried along amid the current of tourists and other curious onlookers exercising their bargaining skills. For that reason, I wasn’t truly looking forward to visiting the open-air Carmel Market.
It was, however, part of my Tel Aviv Weekend Tour itinerary, and as soon as we approached the first row of shops stacked with Persian rugs, art pieces looking meticulously made, and the smell of kebab grilling on skewers, I knew I was in for a treat, and couldn’t have been more grateful to my guide, Michael Skir, for insisting we came here.
Carmel Market couldn’t be farther from your usual tourist trap, with all its colorful flowers – irises, gladiolas, and roses that owe their blood-red vibrancy to a prosperous Mediterranean climate – dried fruits, dates, and other Western Asia classics, as well as a plethora of unique condiments I would have loved to take home myself, were I not a dreadful cook.
Moreover, it is one of the best lunch spots in all of Tel Aviv: its corridors are home to various restaurants and street food stalls, and I certainly felt spoiled for choice in picking a favorite. If your heart is set on traditional Middle Eastern cuisine – especially if you’re hoping to sample some humus – then this is the place to be.
Pro tip? You don’t want to miss the Hummus Shlomo & Doron Restaurant*.
*Nakhalil’el St, 24, Tel Aviv-Yafo
history of jewish people
museum chronicling the trajectory of Israel as one of Ben Gurion’s most ambitious projects, and then a nation over time, ANU felt very much like a giant-sized book full ofA textures and vibrant imagery I could just walk into. Similarly to the Museum of Contemporary History in Bonn, Germany, still my all-time favorite, each floor of ANU is dedicated to a particular period of Jewish History.
Slowly working your way down from the top floor, you will learn how ethnically diverse and surprisingly multicultural the Jewish peoples are, what has been their collective angst and goal across centuries, who are some of the brightest minds to have been born in Israel, and how far this relatively new country has come in as little as seven decades.
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Museo ng mga Taong Hudyo
15 Klausner Stmuseum chronicling the trajectory of Israel as one of Ben Gurion’s most ambitious projects, and then a nation over time, ANU felt very much like a giant-sized book full ofA textures and vibrant imagery I could just walk into. Similarly to the Museum of Contemporary History in Bonn, Germany, still my all-time favorite, each floor of ANU is dedicated to a particular period of Jewish History.
Slowly working your way down from the top floor, you will learn how ethnically diverse and surprisingly multicultural the Jewish peoples are, what has been their collective angst and goal across centuries, who are some of the brightest minds to have been born in Israel, and how far this relatively new country has come in as little as seven decades.
fun and excitement
The best place to feel the atmosphere and mingle with locals and visitors alike is the Downtown Area, close to the iconic Rothschild Avenue and any of the smaller streets feeding into it, such as Allenby, Florentin, and Levontin. Here, you will find alfresco dining options, quirky themed cafes waiting to go viral on TikTok, the country’s top-rated nightclubs, and even co-working spaces perfect for digital nomads.
Being completely unaware of Tel Aviv’s hidden wonders until I landed, I could have easily skipped the 20th-century city altogether and headed straight to the nearest Roman-era citadel. Sky-high apartment blocks, busy city life, and shopping centers are not exactly my cuppa, but now, I’m so glad that I didn’t.
It’s precisely this eccentricity and the city’s unique status as a modernized financial center in the heart of the primeval nation, whose existence has been enshrined on the pages of the world’s best-selling book, that make it worthwhile, even if only for a long weekend.
whole article
We Just Spent A Weekend In The Most Liberal City Of The Middle East
by vinicius costa
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Florentine
The best place to feel the atmosphere and mingle with locals and visitors alike is the Downtown Area, close to the iconic Rothschild Avenue and any of the smaller streets feeding into it, such as Allenby, Florentin, and Levontin. Here, you will find alfresco dining options, quirky themed cafes waiting to go viral on TikTok, the country’s top-rated nightclubs, and even co-working spaces perfect for digital nomads.
Being completely unaware of Tel Aviv’s hidden wonders until I landed, I could have easily skipped the 20th-century city altogether and headed straight to the nearest Roman-era citadel. Sky-high apartment blocks, busy city life, and shopping centers are not exactly my cuppa, but now, I’m so glad that I didn’t.
It’s precisely this eccentricity and the city’s unique status as a modernized financial center in the heart of the primeval nation, whose existence has been enshrined on the pages of the world’s best-selling book, that make it worthwhile, even if only for a long weekend.
whole article
We Just Spent A Weekend In The Most Liberal City Of The Middle East
by vinicius costa
Besides being home to Israel’s liveliest social scene, Tel Aviv is a guidebook for minimalist aesthetics. An experimental ground for Bauhaus, a 1919 creation of German architect Walter Gropius, Tel Aviv’s historical center is home to a vast collection of whitewashed, UNESCO-listed monuments comprising the so-called ‘White City’.

Strolling the area, tourists are graced with views of rectangular-like or round structures without intricate decorations or the ornate, romantic forms you’ll find in Europe’s Belle epoque buildings. Tel Aviv’s oldest neighborhood, which defies other contemporary developments, is both a lesson in architectural practicality and a sight to behold.
These geometric shapes are spread across the city center, and they’re surely not hard to find, but for some of the most iconic sights, I strongly suggest you visit Rothschild Boulevard, Tel Aviv”s pulsating vena cava, adorned with some of Gropius’ finest feats, and Dizengoff Square, the setting for a futuristic water fountain display flanked by Bauhaus landmarks.
The White City of Tel Aviv
Besides being home to Israel’s liveliest social scene, Tel Aviv is a guidebook for minimalist aesthetics. An experimental ground for Bauhaus, a 1919 creation of German architect Walter Gropius, Tel Aviv’s historical center is home to a vast collection of whitewashed, UNESCO-listed monuments comprising the so-called ‘White City’.

Strolling the area, tourists are graced with views of rectangular-like or round structures without intricate decorations or the ornate, romantic forms you’ll find in Europe’s Belle epoque buildings. Tel Aviv’s oldest neighborhood, which defies other contemporary developments, is both a lesson in architectural practicality and a sight to behold.
These geometric shapes are spread across the city center, and they’re surely not hard to find, but for some of the most iconic sights, I strongly suggest you visit Rothschild Boulevard, Tel Aviv”s pulsating vena cava, adorned with some of Gropius’ finest feats, and Dizengoff Square, the setting for a futuristic water fountain display flanked by Bauhaus landmarks.
My favorite district in all of Tel Aviv, Jaffa is an ancient port dating back thousands of years that was slowly absorbed by the city as it grew larger, rising from a mere 34,000 inhabitants in 1920 to over 400,000 today. Luckily, its strong identity as a distinct entity hasn’t entirely vanished, in spite of the contrasting 21st-century skyline surrounding it.
As soon as you cross the former municipality’s symbolic threshold, which proudly reads ‘Welcome to Old Jaffa’, you will feel like stepping back in time and into an alternate reality where Tel Aviv’s modern sea promenade and a cluster of skyscrapers give way to narrow alleyways, lined with little craft shops, museums, and centuries-old churches.
in short walking distance of the White City, it makes for an incredible day trip away from all the hustle and bustle. Once in Jaffa, make sure you check out:
Jaffa Port
Ilana Goor Museum
The Flea Market
The ‘Suspended Orange Tree’
The Frank Meisler Gallery
The Great Mahmoudiya Mosque
St Peter’s Church
The House of Simon the Tanner
full article:
We Just Spent A Weekend In The Most Liberal City Of The Middle East
by vinicius costa
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Jaffa
My favorite district in all of Tel Aviv, Jaffa is an ancient port dating back thousands of years that was slowly absorbed by the city as it grew larger, rising from a mere 34,000 inhabitants in 1920 to over 400,000 today. Luckily, its strong identity as a distinct entity hasn’t entirely vanished, in spite of the contrasting 21st-century skyline surrounding it.
As soon as you cross the former municipality’s symbolic threshold, which proudly reads ‘Welcome to Old Jaffa’, you will feel like stepping back in time and into an alternate reality where Tel Aviv’s modern sea promenade and a cluster of skyscrapers give way to narrow alleyways, lined with little craft shops, museums, and centuries-old churches.
in short walking distance of the White City, it makes for an incredible day trip away from all the hustle and bustle. Once in Jaffa, make sure you check out:
Jaffa Port
Ilana Goor Museum
The Flea Market
The ‘Suspended Orange Tree’
The Frank Meisler Gallery
The Great Mahmoudiya Mosque
St Peter’s Church
The House of Simon the Tanner
full article:
We Just Spent A Weekend In The Most Liberal City Of The Middle East
by vinicius costa
where to eat and enjoy
King of Humus in Jaffa
Tere are two locations anywhere
the original one, is situated on Dolphin street. See the dedicated entry
the other on Shivtei Israel ( in The above picture).
here you will get falafels and salads too
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Abu Hassan
14 Shivtei Israel St King of Humus in Jaffa
Tere are two locations anywhere
the original one, is situated on Dolphin street. See the dedicated entry
the other on Shivtei Israel ( in The above picture).
here you will get falafels and salads too
Alkalha yafa
perfect Jordanian humus and Falafel. Al kalcha
Onza
3 Rabbi Hannina Stgreat fusion food . high quality food experience
The authentic humus place where the Jaffa Port porters used to eat and local population still gonto have the traditional staple food.
You will only have humus, seated together with total strangers in crammed quarters. If lucky you will sit outside on one pf the three outside tables for two.
You may choose between three variations with extra ful (mushed large beans, hot), extra tahini or extra whole chick peas.
An experience to remember. The sour flavor humus will stay in your mouth for long.
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Hummus Abu Hassan
1 Ha-Dolfin StThe authentic humus place where the Jaffa Port porters used to eat and local population still gonto have the traditional staple food.
You will only have humus, seated together with total strangers in crammed quarters. If lucky you will sit outside on one pf the three outside tables for two.
You may choose between three variations with extra ful (mushed large beans, hot), extra tahini or extra whole chick peas.
An experience to remember. The sour flavor humus will stay in your mouth for long.
One of Jaffa Jewels.
the location is perfect, two minutes walk from the apartment.
Lots of interesting seating options.
lots of interesting and tasty menu items
happy hour price reduction of 30% between 5-7 pm
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Par Derriere
7 Bat Ami StOne of Jaffa Jewels.
the location is perfect, two minutes walk from the apartment.
Lots of interesting seating options.
lots of interesting and tasty menu items
happy hour price reduction of 30% between 5-7 pm