The food

Israeli cuisine combines Arabic, Moroccan, Lebanese, Iranian and Mediterranean influences – as a result, what you get is not only healthy, but also irresistibly delicious! There is a lot of cooking with vegetables and fruits, and nuts and seeds play a fundamental role.

I had the pleasure of attending a traditional Shabbat dinner once – it was a pleasure!

The markets

The most famous market in Tel Aviv is the Shuk HaCarmel. I’m lucky enough to live just a few steps away, so it’s often my first choice to buy groceries. There is always something going on here and everything from fruits and vegetables to cheese, olives, nuts to clothing and jewelry can be found here. Various fruits are temptingly offered, there is a smell of food and the sellers are in a good mood (I have seen sellers singing and dancing multiple times!).

On Friday afternoon, before the stands close due to Shabbat, the market once again turns into a fun-filled mile (some tourists and some local bargain hunters). There is show cooking and other attractions. However, I have to warn you: if you are afraid of confined spaces or your privacy is very important to you, you shouldn’t go there on Friday – it get’s extremely crowded!