Things To Do
Mercaz Coffee Shop
Just around the corner from the apartment we shared, creative drinks, modern design, and a lovely Kerem atmosphere.
Martinet
Shortly after we moved away from the area, our favorite bar closed. Luckily, our taste is consistent and some of our favorite bartenders have now moved to this bar, with creative cocktails and incredible attention to detail, we highly recommend it for a great drink!
Mashya
Our favorite spot for anniversaries, birthdays and celebrations, a fine-dining restaurant with dishes that never disappoint.
HaKatan
An incredible restaurant led by Ido, a beloved chef that returned to Israel after years working in Michelin starred restaurants in Europe, with riffs on fresh fish, fermented vegetables, shellfish and a strong creative force in the shoebox sized kitchen, this is the best of Israel's start-up culture and seasonal menus that rotate often.
Jazz Kissa
A jazz bar with live Jazz or DJs spinning deep cuts, great cocktails named after classic albums, and a cool clientelle in the Mesila Park, one of the most buzzy spots in Tel Aviv.
Café Asif
This cafe and center for food culture elevates Jewish cuisine and works to preserve what makes traditional food comforting and special. Peruse the cookbooks and enjoy the specials, this is a real gem in Tel Aviv.
Shila
Shila is a Tel Aviv gem and institution, recently moved from its location on Ben Yehuda to Montefiore, the new restaurant is beautifully designed with elevated French-Israeli fusion dishes and a spectacular wine list. The new Shila Cafe is a delightful casual spot with small plates.
Lava - לאבה
The chef-owner might be called the "pasta-nazi" by friends and critics alike, but you really can't go wrong with this service-free concept.
Romano
A restaurant, dance floor, and view down to the Teder venue space, Romano is a classic Eyal Shani restaurant representing the best of Israeli products and international sensibilities in a more casual setting than HaSalon, Malka, North Abraxas and Dvora.
HIBA Restaurant
A creative fine-dining restaurant with wonderful dishes - if you can manage to get a table.
HaBasta
A classic brasserie just next to the heart of the market, with a menu that changes daily and has creative items like brains, tongues, shellfish and fresh flavors.
The Picnic Player
A lovely coffeeshop in Jaffa.
Greek Market
A makers market in Old Jaffa.
פרמטה- Fermata סטודיו למוזיקה חיה ביפו
A hole in the wall spot that hosts some amazing jams, we highly recommend stumbling upon this place in the night after some good food or drinks and seeing who might be playing.
Beit Radical - בית רדיקל
Hosting everything from trivia, to movie panels and discussions on democracy, this is a great place to find an activity and meet likeminded individuals.
Pita Rambam
A fancy take on a pita shawarma from the Basta family.
Tel Aviv Museum of Art
Dagim HaCarmel
A fisherman's sandwich with lively dressings and fresh catches in the heart of the Carmel market.
Habima Theatre
Jasmino
The best pita you can get in the city, hands down!
Etrogman
The mythical man with mystic fruits, the Etrog man may have passed away several years ago, but his juice shop (there's one in Jaffa and Jerusalem too!) still has some of the best juice in the city, highly recommended on a hot day.
North Abraxas by Eyal Shani צפון אברקסס
Another Eyal Shani favorite, elevated mediterranean cuisine in a lively location.
Banana Beach
A local's favorite beach, that was a stone's throw from us when we first met.
The White City of Tel Aviv
We recommend taking a White City tour to hear about the history of Tel Aviv and the beautiful bauhaus architecture that survives to this day.
גילה וננסי Gila & Nancy by Eyal Shani
For the adventurous, Gila and Nancy has incredible drinks and food as well as a drag cabaret!
Chacoli
A beachside restaurant with Spanish sensibilities.
Monti
One of the best cafes to work remotely, or just sit and enjoy a snack and some sunshine on a quiet street.