Levinsky Market, Tel Aviv
For the past few weeks I have been touring Israel, tasting my way through this beautiful historical land. It has been a whirlwind feast for the senses! I am collecting new recipes and ideas that I am eager to share with you all here on the blog. Here are a few pictures from the trip so far. For those familiar with Israel, I would love to hear your suggestions on must-see places and must-taste restaurants to try! To follow my journey moment by moment, follow me on Instagram @toriavey.
Jacob’s Farm, Netanya
Cafe Faruk BaShuk – Jaffa
Dr. Shakshuka – Jaffa
Vegan Bukharan Pulau with local blogger Mika FoodArt.
Abulafia Bakery – Jaffa
Shalom Aleichem,
It would be nice if someone could publish a few of the recipes featured in this beautiful article. They all look good and very appetizing, but I don’t know what they are and how to make them. Thank you! Andrew
Probably too late, but we loved “Dag al haDan” up north on the river in a nature reserve. Delicious “dag” (fish)!
Dear Tori, I am an Indian – Iranian living in Iran.
I can always share the wonderful Iranian recipes and Indian recipes with you.
Darshan
Thanks a lot for sharing your experiences! I hope some days in future you would travel to Iran and enjoy fantastic foods here. Mohammad from Iran
I adore Persian food Mohammad!
Tori –
All I can say is, “Thank you, thank you, thank you!!” So grateful that you share your recipes with us. I hope you will continue to share amazing dishes from Israel. I travelled there March 2016 and returned to USA longing to create the incredible dishes I savoured as I visited various places in Israel. On another note, I had preschoolers in our Young Explorers program @ Compass Inn Museum make your strawberry shortcake. It was so much fun to make & was a big hit with everyone!! Thanks for helping me by providing an excellent historical dish appropriate for even preschoolers!! Bless you!
That is so cool Cate! 🙂
Majnayuda( don’t remember the correct spelling ) in jerusalem amazing restaurant near majane
yehuda.
Tere from Mexico
This issue has inspired me to go to Israel again.
Thank you.
Dan
Fabulous!!
I am just happy you are home! You have been missed!
I go to Israel every year to visit my grandchildren. I highly recommend the Iraqi place in the shuk in Jerusalem. Also, a few years ago I did this wonderful adventure in the north: http://www.galileat.com/
It was lots of fun and lots of new delicious foods and techniques.
I cooked with a host family and Paul from GalilEat last week. Had a great time!
Have you been to Manta Ray in Tel Aviv? It’s a fish restaurant on the beach!!
Glad to see the Abulafia Bakery on your list!!
Here is an idea since I’m Israeli-Indian I’m going to suggest you to go visit an India restaurant which is different then the Indian restaurants in America.
Of course the israeli ones are kosher.
The one I know of are Tandori (there are 6 but only 2 are kosher). There are in Tel Aviv area.
The other ones are Taj in Or Aqiva and Maharaja in Ramlea
These are friends recommendation since my mom cook for me when I go home. If you want real home cooking contact me and I can get you connected with people who live in Israel.
Enjoy !
In Jaffa, there is a seafood restaurant called the old man and the sea (hazaken vehayam) that was recommended to me by my friend from Tel Aviv. The fish there was amazing. There is also a Rumanian restaurant (or Bulgarian, can’t remember the name but it’s the only one) in Jaffa and they have live music on Thursdays. The singer covered several languages and was amazing, brought me and my mom to tears.
Enjoying your site and all the great recipes. If your looking for travel recommendations I’d like to suggest a drive sixty miles west of Albuquerque through gorgeous fall countryside to the ancient Acoma Puebla. In the fall season the Indians set up roadside stands by their family horns ( Indian clay ovens fired with mesquite wood). They bake several different varieties of amazing breads, foods and Indian style pasteries in these that are unforgettably delicious. A visit to the ancient Puebla is amazing and very photogenic. (I’m a retired NM govt. photographer and can personally attest to this). And after that a visit to Santa Fe and nearby Chimayo to discover how awesome and varied chilie based New Mexican foods are. Fabulous foods and scenery and people.
Wow, sounds amazing Ron. Thanks for the recommendation!
I hope that Tori makes the trip you suggest Ron and passes on the recipes from this area to her readers. I dont believe I have ever heard of Indian pastries and authentic Indian food, sounds interesting.
I totally agree — have done the adventure –also one weekend in spring and another in fall — go to Las Golandrinas — living museum that recreates the culture and the food.
Dear Avey,
There is a lovely little restaurant literally under the Jerusalem theater full atmosphere and good food called Talbiye, 5 Chopin street in Jerusalem, Tel xx-972 (0) 2-5811927. However not Kosher.
I’ve never been to Uri Buri, in my family we always went for hummus at Abu Shukri when visiting Acre. After reading your post I have added Uri Buri to my mental list of must-try places, thanks. Apropos fish restaurants, you should try Bar Bunia on Ben Yehuda 192 (North Tel Aviv), great food and great unpretentious atmosphere. Enjoy the rest of your trip, I look forward to more modern Israeli recipes! 🙂
Thanks Sara! Uri Buri is a must, definitely worth the trip to Acre.
Love Uri Buri. The owner is a real character. Bought his cook book.
It all looks lovely!! Hoping to be able to travel there one day soon!!
In Haifa: Elkheir Druze Cuisine, and Ein El Wadi Lebanese. Both outstanding! Enjoy!
Tori,
My cousin is a good blogger and lives outside of Tel Aviv. If you want great ideas and places to go, check out her Instagram:
appelsiinejahunajaa
Her name is Jael Ancker. She is originally from Finland. She knows Tel Aviv SO well.
A friend and I were in Israel May, 2017, and had lunch at the Anna Ticho House (9, Harav Kook Street, Jerusalem, Israel). This restaurant/museum was recommended to us when we had dinner at Uri Buri in Akko and it did not disappoint. The meal was delicious, staff friendly and helpful, and the restaurant, house and grounds gorgeous.
If you have never been to Machane Yehuda Market (the Shuk) in Jerusalem, you must go. The approximately 250 vendors sell spices, fruit, vegetables, meat, fish, cheese, desserts, and more. A variety of small restaurants are also found in and around the Shuk. For 105 NIS one can purchase a Bite Card which allows one to taste food items at 6 Shuk restaurants. We loved this experience as it provided the opportunity to stop at restaurants we would have walked by, sample a variety food items, and meet new people.
Been to the Machane Yehuda market many times… will be shopping there and cooking a meal in a few days! Never been to Anna Ticho House– and it’s a museum?? Must add it to my list!
Hi, my best friends who happen to be Druze are like the mayors in their village of Osefia, by Haifa. Their village ranges from the beginning of time to the future. The Atashi family, if you wish stop in will treat you like you are part of their family and will show you food preparation and taste you’ve never seen before. When you mention my name, you get the key to the city.
Check out Marzipan bakery in Jerusalem. I think you’ll love it.
Love the pix. Making our trip there next year and would love some hints. I do not go on Instagram. Can you share on FB or email to me?
Barbara, yes– I have been sharing on Facebook periodically and will continue to do so! Here is my page: http://facebook.com/toriavey