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Eats in Tel Aviv: The Carmel Market

April 28, 2009 at 1:26 PM | by sedona | 1 Comment

Jaunted contributor Sedona recently spent a week in Tel Aviv, and happily ate her way through the city so she could share her picks with you.

We're major fans of visiting open-air markets while traveling, and Tel Aviv's got one of the best: The Carmel Market, at the intersection of Allenby, Nahalat Binyamin, King George and Sheinkin Streets. Make sure you set aside ample time to stroll through the hundreds of stalls where you can pick up everything from sunhats to nuts to nougats to spices, fruits, coffee and more.

Skip the "Clothing Only" section at the start (unless you are looking for overpriced Levi's) and walk towards Sheinkin Street for a great path through all the food stands. The Mediterranean produce is amazing and cheap and vendors are happy to comply with taste-testing for potential buyers.

We scored ourselves some delish burekas (traditional breakfast bites with filling) and fresh strawberries to take to the beach later.

For the genuine Carmel Market experience, hit the market on a Friday before its early afternoon closing and Shabbat sets in. There's an awesome, excited frenzy and energy in the air with vendors shouting their best prices. Once a week (usually on Fridays) crafts, jewelry and unique souvenirs are also sold on a side street adjacent to the market, with most made by local artisans who are happy to talk to you about their favorite neighborhood in the city or where the party is that night.

After the market, the best direction is to head up Sheinkin Street, where fun coffee bars, shops and outdoor eateries line the street, ideal for watching the crowds. So take a break from the massive hotel Israeli buffet breakfasts and spend your shekels at Carmel instead.

The Carmel Market is open from Sunday to Thursday from 8am until dark and on Friday from 8am to 2pm before Shabbat.

Related Stories:
· Hacarmel Market [TelAvivGuide.net]
· Eats in Tel Aviv: Benjamin Siegel Bistro & Bar [Jaunted]

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  1. israeltravelcompany

    Jaunted Member

    Mahane Yehuda in Jerusalem

    If you are travelling to Jerusalem try the Mahane Yehuda market. http://www.prlog.org/10238095-come-visit-the-mahane-yehuda-market-shuk-in-jerusalem.html The Israel Travel Company offers relaxed walking tours of the Shuk .TASTE.SENSE.
    June 10, 2009 at 11:12 PM

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