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Food & Drink

The raw truth: The five best ceviche dishes in Tel Aviv

On a hot night, there's nothing better than a seafood dish so cool it's not even cooked.

By Rotem Maimon, City Mouse Online | May 13, 2013 | 09:42 PM

Salmon ceviche and black quinoa at Mizlala.

Where to find the best sabich in Tel Aviv
By Rotem Maimon | 1
Little balls of joy: The best kubbe in Tel Aviv
By Rotem Maimon | 3
The five best gnocchi dishes in Tel Aviv
By Rotem Maimon and City Mouse Online | 2

Why look at art if you can eat it

Rirkrit Tiravanija's recent Israeli exhibition included catering for 500, served on iron 'Jewish agency beds.' In an interview the Thai-American artist discusses the sensation his early works stirred in New York and his decision to make ephemeral works.

By Ellie Armon Azoulay | Apr 29, 2013 | 05:41 PM

Israeli beer lovers foaming over rising brew tax

Proposed levy threatens dozens of microbreweries just as local industry is getting off the ground.

By Danna Harman | Apr 24, 2013 | 03:51 AM | 6

The best kebabs in Tel Aviv

As Independence Day approaches, it's time to evaluate who has the meanest kebabs in town. Surprise: One of them isn't even made out of meat.

By City Mouse Online, Rotem Maimon | Apr 11, 2013 | 06:32 PM | 2

On Independence Day, don't let your health go to the (hot) dogs

It's a Yom Ha'atzmaut rite of passage to gather around a grill and chow down on hamburgers and hot dogs with friends. But make sure that when you're feasting, you're still making healthy choices.

By Gabriela Davidovich-Weisberg | Apr 11, 2013 | 01:07 PM

A Tel Aviv bread shop that goes against the grain

At Bread Story, those who dream of carbs can feast on dozens of different breads, all crafted with love and with an eye toward elevating life's most humble food.

By Dafna Arad | Apr 10, 2013 | 01:11 AM

Breaking bread in Tel Aviv’s best bakeries

Boutique bakeries have spread throughout Israel, offering tantalizing trays of sweet treats. But here we look at the measure of excellence that matters most: the bread.

By Rotem Maimon | Apr 4, 2013 | 07:18 PM

Secular Israelis search for authentic kosher food in Bnei Brak

The challah line in the Haredi town is one place where the political and religious divisions in Israeli society take a back seat.

By Nati Tucker | Apr 1, 2013 | 09:55 AM | 3

Breakfast at La Repubblica di Ronimotti, in central Tel Aviv.

The best unsung breakfasts in Tel Aviv

Restaurants such as Benedict, Dallal, Manta Ray and Orna and Ella have already secured a permanent place in the city's breakfast pantheon; now it's time to branch out for the morning meal, to lesser-known but no less worthy ways to start your day.

By Rotem Maimon, City Mouse Online | Mar 21, 2013 | 08:36 PM

The five best Buffalo wings in Tel Aviv

Spicy with blue cheese dip, perfectly crispy or the perfect Thai chicken wing, these are places well worth a visit.

By Rotem Maimon, City Mouse Online | Mar 14, 2013 | 11:10 AM

The five best gnocchi dishes in Tel Aviv

From Parisian-style to eccentric types like cocoa and nougat, these Israeli eateries offer a different take on the classic Italian dish.

By Rotem Maimon, City Mouse Online | Mar 11, 2013 | 11:11 PM | 2

Little balls of joy: The best kubbe in Tel Aviv

A staple of Middle Eastern cuisine, this rich, tasty dish can be prepared in numerous delectable ways. Because it's so hard to make at home, your best bet is to visit one of these kubbe hotspots.

By Rotem Maimon | Mar 1, 2013 | 06:50 PM | 3

Where to find the best sabich in Tel Aviv

Sabich is a simple but surprisingly versatile street snack. We map out the top five sabich joints in Tel Aviv.

By Rotem Maimon | Feb 1, 2013 | 02:38 PM

Music & Theater

From 'The Imaginary Invalid' at Khan: Actors were victims of play’s staging.

Just for laughs: New Israeli production of a Moliere classic passes on play's profound elements

By Michael Handelzalts | 05:56 AM

A French film about theater - the most pleasurable combination

By Michael Handelzalts | 05:23 AM

Calexico's show at the Barby lacks spice

By Ben Shalev | 05:40 PM

Museums & Exhibits

Stairway to Haifa: Cutting a slice out of the city's urban layer cake

"Like another city, a city within a city, or a city on top of a city, layers upon layers, like a cream cake," Esti G. Haim writes...

By Moshe Gilad | 03:53 PM

A chilly spectacle at Jerusalem's International Ice Festival

Visitors to Jerusalem were greeted with a chilly spectacle on Monday, as the Holy City's second International Ice Festival...

By Reuters | 12:11 PM

From “Hannaleh’s Sabbath Dress”: Familiar to anyone who grew up in Israel

Israeli childhood in pictures

A little girl radiant with wonder in a star-studded dress, sitting under a smiling moon against a background of midnight blue....

By Tamar Rotem | 06:19 AM

Travel News

Reconsider VAT on tourists, American Jewish leaders urge Israel

By JTA | 06:54 AM | 2

Tourists to Israel may have to start paying taxes on hotels and services

By Moti Bassok | 12:30 PM | 14

Google Maps now offers transit directions in Israel

By Oded Yaron | 10:31 PM

Parks & Nature

Passover event guide: What not to pass over in Israel during the holiday

By Itamar Zohar | 11:15 PM

A peaceful hike in a region of conflict

By Moshe Gilad | 03:30 PM

Winter camping in Israel just got easier

By Rina Rozenberg | 11:23 AM | 4

Shopping & Shuks

Dafna Lustig in Paper Jam fashions: Doesn’t want to copy trends.

Collection / Jam-flavored clothes

By Sahar Shalev | 05:26 AM

Israeli designers collaborate on a collection of woven jewelry

By Hilla Ohayon | 04:34 AM

Collection / Love that leather

By Hilla Ohayon | 05:59 AM

Religion & Relics

An Israel Museum worker putting the final touches on the Herod exhibition

Israel's largest-ever archaeological exhibit shines light on King Herod

By Nir Hasson | 03:01 AM

Israel's mosaics from Byzantium and Rome thrill to bits

By Moshe Gilad | 07:14 AM | 2

Israel's National Library buys 1,000-year-old Jewish documents from Afghanistan

By Nir Hasson | 10:26 AM | 17