From some of the best hummus in the world to gorgeous vegetable salads and decadent pastries, fresh and flavorful are undoubtedly the operative words to describe the food in Israel. Treated with the utmost care, even the simplest ingredients are a passkey to the country’s incredibly diverse cuisine which takes its inspiration from cultures well beyond its borders.
Now back in Paris, the mission is to approximate the flavors we found (and loved) in restaurants all over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem in our own home cooking. But if we’re being honest with ourselves, we’d rather make a return trip to eat more.
Given the limited time we had in each destination, we weren’t able to hit all of the places on our wish list but I can wholeheartedly recommend those we did try. Here’s a selection:
TEL AVIV:
Magazines, blogs and a small stable of friends informed our drink and dining choices here. It should be said that Tel Aviv is an especially cosmopolitan city with food options that reflect that reality. That also means that not all places have Kosher menus so do inquire when booking if that is important to you.
Mizlala – Acclaimed chef Meir Adoni’s mid-market…
