ConteXtream FOA Cocktail Party
This Saturday my father’s company had their office event party and invited me to do the catering. First time I made something like this on my own. There were 60 guests invited but I ended up making way too much food. Learning about the quantities is something that takes time I suppose. The night went smoothly, no surprises and disasters and the food came out just like I imagined. It took a lot of effort for not only myself but everyone who help... Read More
Taizu – A (Dubious) Journey
In the short while that Taizu was open we heard about it plenty, meaning – big on PR. Hard to tell about these places: is the food really good or is it a placebo effect. We went there ourselves to find out. We were sat by the long bar and I swear I felt like I’m in Zepra (see for yourself!). The interior is designed really similar. The loud music, high ceilings, overly designed space give it a trendy bar feeling. The bartender/our waiter... Read More
Cafe 48 – Not One Miss
Intrigued about what is an “urban kitchen” we reserved a table for Cafe 48. I’m still not sure what it means exactly but I must admit, I liked it. The place, located just in front of “Mizlala” in Nachalat Binyamin St, is small, crowded and fun little place. It’s no-fuss kinda place, not too much but not too little. The outside backyard that we sat in is very casual and simple. The only thing that bothered us was... Read More
Paris Spring Excursion
Close your eyes and imagine. Imagine Paris in the spring: cool sunny morning , speaking French everywhere you turn, the beautiful buildings, the smell of butter in the air, the busy metro, the accordion player, the little poodles, the corner cafés, the boulevards and the alleys. Now imagine being there already with a detailed plan to guide you to the best local culinary experience that you can possibly have for this vacation. Imagine waking up... Read More
Little Snacks In Tel-Aviv
My job of hunting down the best snacks and little bites in Tel-Aviv is never over. Read my last post about grabbing a bite in Tel-Aviv here. Notice the burger signs which are part of my new Rating System. 3 burgers is the best score for a snack and zero means – Avoid. For me, the best place to buy fresh products in Tel-Aviv is Ha’Carmel Market. After hours of groceries shopping, anyone has to stop for a bite. There are many options... Read More
April 2013 Dinner
It’s been several weeks since the last February Dinner, and it was about time for the next event. This weekend I had organized, cooked and hosted dinner for open crowd once again. The concept of these evenings is simple: giving you the opportunity to taste my cookings, inspired each time by the season and mood, while engaging at a dinner party hosting 12 unfamiliar people, in a unique evening which combines the excitement of new flavors... Read More
Returning To Mezcal, Sushi Samba and La Shuk
It’s always best to come back to loved places and see what’s going on there, if they hold their title, if they keep the good job, if anything changed for the better or for the worse. The returning visits. Mezcal 2 Vital st. Tel-Aviv 03-5187925 I loved Mezcal the first time I went there. We soon came back to celebrate with friends and so we had the chance to order all the dishes we didn’t try yet. We skipped the spicy beer... Read More
Messa, Keeping The Status Isn’t Easy
There are several places that makes me nostalgic and Messa is one of these places. I celebrated my 20th birthday in Messa, eating Foie Gras maybe for the first time. Messa 2006, me and the Foie Gras covered in white chocolate Messa kept its status as one of the fine restaurants in the city and for a reason. Aviv Moshe, the chef, has a modern approach to his menu that changes seasonally but keeps its well loved classics like the Foie Gras with... Read More
Bar Special: Pino Bar, Carpaccio Bar & Pavella
In the past year or two, we started seeing some Wine Bars in Tel-Aviv, trying to mimic the Parisian chic Bar à Vin scene. This is a welcomed direction but sadly didn’t really hit the mark yet. The difference is that Israelis are profoundly different than the Parisian crowd and they demand different needs to match. Also, Israeli wines are not cheap, the domestic wine is usually more expensive than the imported! Moreover, there’s not... Read More
Shila, Great Even Without The Octopus
Shila doesn’t say “Shila” upfront. It’s just a nameless door in Ben Yehuda, filled every night with crowd that just know it’s there. Fortunately, we know Shila is there and that Shila has always been one of the top restaurants in the city. Inside – loud music and a chic bar atmosphere. Outside, on the street, wobbly high bar-chairs around few tables fit to a calmer crowd, and in addition, a private room outside... Read More
The Diner And Goocha At Lunchtime
Goocha is a simple seafood restaurant, without pretending to be something more, good prices and good vibes. I only have good memories of Goocha, since its beginning. I remember running away from the army one day with Chen, going to Goocha in Ben Gurion st., sharing a pot of “Mules and Frites”, dipping the bread in cream sauce, licking every shell of mussel, then going to get a fruit shake across the road at Tamara and walking happily... Read More
Lunch Deliveries Special
Ordering a delivery is like double jeopardy because as well as you can’t tell how good the restaurant is, you can’t imagine how well they deliver. This is why I took the risk for you and found out what happens when you order a delivery in many restaurants, price ranges and kitchen type in Tel-Aviv area. Let’s face it: a nice lunch makes the day brighter and a bad lunch can make you feel blue all day long. Taking into account... Read More
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