A short walk from Jerusalem’s city
centre is the Mahane Yehuda mar-
ket, which should be a must on
every traveller’s list, along with all
the historic sites that are not to be
missed in the Old City. During the
day this loud and colourful market
is full of vendors selling fresh fruits,
vegetables, cheeses, meats and
breads, coffee shops and much
more. In the evening, see this mar-
ket transform into a lively yet un-
conventional night spot, with bars
featuring specialty drinks and live
music, most with outdoor seating
that will allow you to appreciate
the “street-art” gallery on the store
shutters. The ambiance, lively peo-
ple, captivating street art, excep-
tional food and drinks make Ma-
hane Yehuda trendy and special.
In Tel Aviv, you will find a blend of
Asian and European influences in
all aspects, beginning with food
being sold in street stalls, shops
and restaurants. Shuk HaCarmel
(Carmel Market) is open every day
except on Saturdays, in observance
of Shabbat, (the day of rest in Juda-
ism). If you’re in the mood to bring a
flare of Israeli food in to your kitch-
en visit the famous Levinsky Spice
Market, where you will find a variety
of fresh local cheese, breads and
Mediterranean spices. Don’t be
surprised to see Indian lentils and
spices lining the shelves, so start
up a conversation with the vendors
and you may walk away with some
prized family recipes!For a more authentic experience
within the smaller communities in
Israel, visit the Druze villages in the
Golan Heights region in the north of
the country. Indulge in the cultural
experiences through their version of
pita bread or labaneh. Visit the town
of Nazareth, for an authentic biblical
meal or, what some locals call, the
best knafeh (cheese pastry soaked
in sweet, sugar-based syrup). If you
crave a fine dining experience, visit
the many restaurants of world re-
nowned chefs in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv
or the resort city of Eilat and savour
their creative fusions.Award winning local wineries, are
also a must visit and one can book
a wine tour. If a wine tour isn’t your
thing, you can still enjoy a sumptu-
ous Mediterranean meal paired with
a delicious wine at winery restau-
rants. Along with wines, Israel also
boasts a strong beer culture, with
local breweries offering up a wide
variety of locally brewed IPAs (India
Pale Ales), ciders and stouts, or the
more conventional lagers and malts.So when you travel to Israel you are
sure to have food experiences that
will last a lifetime.Be-Te’avon (Good Appetite) and
Enjoy!PROMOTION
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activities, adventures and
unique offerings of Israel, visit:
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