Comments on: Israeli beer. Are you man enough?

By: Ashley

Ashley — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:34:11 +0000

Charmie, I would suggest trying shakshuka at Dr. Shakshuka, or a good shwarma stand (make sure the place is clean and that there are lots of hungry customers at lunchtime), or if you're looking for a place down Carmel Market way, check out some of the side streets, or the funky underbelly as I like to put it...

By: Charmie

Charmie — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:48:53 +0000

Well, having been to London just before our trip to Israel for the first time, I can see why one might think Israeli food was tasty. And I can see why someone who is a McDonalds fan would not care for mom’s homemade Matzo balls. It took a couple of days but we found some great places to eat in Tel Aviv. Actually, none of it was Israeli food, come to think of it. Could not find the street falafels we heard so much about because we were only in Tel Aviv on shabat weekends and never made it to the markets. The one hummus place by the river that was evidently popular didn’t open until 9 pm. so we never got to try it. Could someone point out a place or two near Ben Yehuda and Gordon or Dizengoff for good Israeli food? Absolutely love falafels and would like to know where to grab a good one near there or at the Carmel market as we are staying a month this trip.

By: Susanna

Susanna — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:40:49 +0000

oh gawd no thanks – halva and hummus – cannot stand any of that but thanks to globalisation I can eat anywhere in the world – anywhere that has a McDonalds, that is! yes I know I’m a heathen but I am a Brit so what do you expect?? I know what you mean about jewish mother in laws though – didn’t go down too well when I nearly spat out those matzo ball things in disgust across the table!

By: Ashley

Ashley — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:32:46 +0000

You like the beer but you’re not keen on Israeli food? Wow, I think that’s the first time I’ve come across someone who’s not a food fan. Going to send you some Halva… :-)

By: Susanna

Susanna — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:25:21 +0000

I love Israeli beer – much much more so than Israeli food – so I tend to live on it when I come there for my regular visits.