Reuben & Natasha
Things To Do
Shuk HaCarmel "Carmel Market"
On our 5th date, Natasha accidentally mixed up her flight times, leaving us just enough time for an early dinner before she had to leave. We decided to keep it simple and went to a taco stand in the shuk called "Ha Taco." After enjoying some delicious tacos, we took a stroll to the beach, where we ended up at a lively beach bar just in time for sunset. It was the perfect mix of spontaneity, great food, and a beautiful view—just like the kind of moments we hope you experience while you're here!
Calabria Trattoria Del'Sud
Little did you know, Tel Aviv has some great Italian restaurants! We highly recommend Calabria Trattoria Del'Sud, definitely one of our favorites. While it’s not a fancy spot, the food is as authentic and delicious as anything you’d find in Italy. With its cozy atmosphere and incredible dishes, it’s become a go-to spot for us. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
Josephine Baker Bar
For a unique and memorable night out, we highly recommend Josephine Baker Bar. Inspired by the iconic and trailblazing Josephine Baker, this vibrant spot is eccentric, colorful, and full of character. They serve some of the best cocktails in Tel Aviv, including an incredible whiskey sour that’s not to be missed. Tucked away above Rosa Parks Bar, it’s our favorite hidden gem in the city and a great place to enjoy exceptional drinks and food!
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Kerem HaTeimanim [Yemenite Quarter]
The Yemenite Quarter is an oasis of tranquillity seconds from the heaving and chaotic Allenby Street and Carmel Market in central Tel Aviv [although on Friday's it gets busy!]. Unless you are looking for it, chances are you will not find it – it is nestled behind the market and requires you to turn off the main strip towards the back streets. Read the article Reuben wrote about it!
Masada, Ein Gedi and the Dead Sea
These three sites are stunning in their own right, and can all be enjoyed in one day. We recommend going on a tour that will take you to the foot of Masada, an ancient fortress from the Roman times with an iconic place in Jewish folklore. A cable car will take you to the top (it’s also possible to hike), where you can explore the remains of the site and take in the panoramic views of the desert and Dead Sea. A short drive away is Ein Gedi, a nature reserve with an abundance of waterfalls and wildlife that you should explore before continuing to the Dead Sea, where you can float in the water and get a natural skin treatment from the mineral-rich mud.
Jasmino
Find some of the city’s best meat-filled pitas at this hole-in-the-wall restaurant opposite the Great Synagogue on Allenby Street. There are four options: chicken, kebab, spicy sausage and veal heart, in addition to specials like veal brain. Served with chopped salad, grilled onions and spicy peppers, and topped off with a drizzle of tehina and amba (a spicy mango-based condiment), the food is bursting with flavour. Be prepared to wait at least 20 minutes in line.
Teder.fm
Tucked away in an enclosed courtyard between Rothschild Boulevard and the Florentin neighbourhood, this open-air spot is a great alternative to the mainstream commercial nightlife. Operated by a radio station, Teder.fm hosts local musicians, from live indie bands to electronic DJs, and occasionally holds pop-up sales of records and vintage clothing. Enjoy the music with a slice of delicious pizza and soak up a quintessentially Tel Aviv atmosphere.