During the Oct 7th terrorist attacks, 251 people were taken hostage. After the attack, the families of those captured set up a encampment at the Tel Aviv Art Museum. Showing your support to those taken hostage and their families means the world to them!
Carmel Market, or Shuk HaCarmel in Hebrew, is a bustling open-air marketplace full of stalls selling fresh produce, spices and street food, and handmade goods. It’s lively, colorful, and a perfect spot to experience local culture, taste authentic flavors, and haggle a bit with friendly vendors.
Old Jaffa is one of the oldest continuously inhabited ports in the world with narrow stone streets, historic buildings, a lively arts scene full of galleries, cafes, and shops and where we will be getting married! Don’t miss trying Knaffeh at Yaffa Knaffeh—a warm, sweet dessert made from shredded pastry soaked in syrup and layered with soft cheese, perfect for a delicious taste of local tradition.
Florentin is Tel Aviv’s artsy, gritty neighborhood known for its vibrant street art, creative vibe, and hipster cafés. It’s a great place to wander colorful murals by local artists, soak up an alternative scene, and relax with a casual drink in one of its cool, laid-back bars.
The Tayelet is Tel Aviv’s beautiful beachfront promenade stretching from Old Jaffa to the Tel Aviv Port, perfect for walking, biking, or just enjoying stunning Mediterranean views.
Rothschild Boulevard is one of Tel Aviv’s most famous streets, lined with beautiful Bauhaus buildings, shady trees, and plenty of cafés and bars.
Tel Aviv is full of fantastic restaurants and busy cafes, here are some of our personal favorites: Cafes : Dizengoff cafe - try the Israeli breakfast Navi yona - for a jachnun on Saturday The little prince bookshop - enjoy your coffee with a book Cafe Xoho - for a sweet breakfast or brunch! Don’t forget to try Aroma’s signature "ice cafe"! Restaurants: Hakosam - for the best falafel in town Hummus Abu Hassan - for hummus of course (don’t forget to get the lemonade) La shuk - have dinner and a drink at dizengoff square Mifgash rambam - great shawarma Night kitchen - ultimate Israeli dining experience Ice Cream: Arte - The best Italian gelato you will ever have (our favorite) Cassata - Unique flavors and cool combinations like olive oil and salt. Right next to one of our favorite bars, Teder (see below) Buza - The word for ice cream in Arabic. This chain of ice cream was opened up by a Jew and Arab from Maalot - Tarshiha
Teder - Laid back open air bar located in the courtyard of an old office building with great pizza. A must visit! Holy - the food, the drinks, the live music.. this place got it all! Kuli Alma - Go here to discover why Tel Aviv is considered a “party city” Wine Bakerem - classic Tel Avivian wine bar