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exotic teas and spices, dried fruits
and nuts, fish, meat, cheese, olives
and baked goods, many of which
offer tasty free samples! After
a recent revitalization the market
now includes many new bistros,
lively espresso bars and hip clothing
boutiques and has become a popular
evening hangout.
Insider Tip: Some faves here include
an incredible cup of freshly roasted
coffee served by the sweetest
baristas at Cafelix; Basher’s
Formagerie, open since 1956 and
considered to be the finest cheese
outlet in Israel; Marzipan Bakery
for their renowned gooey, fudge-y,
piping-hot, killer-rich chocolate
rugelach and The Halva Kingdom,
which offers 100 different flavors of
this ground sesame treat. For a more
substantial meal head to Manou ba
Shouk, for their decadent baked
eggplant anointed with a pool of
creamy tahini.
Food to Fly Back For
Machneyuda is a vivacious venue run
by three wildly inventive Jerusalem
chefs. Every seat has a view of the
open kitchen where you might see
the chefs banging on pots in time to
the blasting music or painstakingly
adding the final touches to their
“I’d like to be under the sea, in
an octopus garden with you” dish
before dancing it over to your table.
The creative menu changes daily
and features the freshest
ingredients from the adjacent
Mahne Yehuda Market.
Insider Tip: Foodies near and far
have discovered this treasure so
be sure to make reservations waaaay
in advance.
Adom restaurant, hidden away in the
newly renovated First Train Station
complex, is a great choice if you’re
looking for someplace a bit more
romantic. Dramatic design elements
include lots of wood, stone and glass
with camel, black and burgundy
leather banquettes and outdoor
seating. The fusion food has Italian,
Yad LaKashish
metalwork
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