Oznei Haman aka Hamantaschen
for Purim
Tel Aviv Beach
I guess I'm still suffering from jet lag. Awoke at 11 a.m. and looked out my windows to a partly cloudy day....what a relief after the rain and windstorm that spoiled many people's Purim celebrations. I decided to take a nice, brisk walk along the Tel Aviv Promenade along the beach. The air was cool and fresh...There is something wonderful about walking along the Mediterranean Sea during the winter months. The crowds are missing and only the locals seem to be out and about. One of my favorite breakfast places along this stretch of beach has to be Yotvatah In Town. All of the ingredients are farm-fresh and delicious. I had a wonderful plain yogurt with fresh fruit and drank one of their yummy smoothies. You can mix and match fruits in seasons to create a delicious concoction. I also learned that the Hebrew word for "decaf" is "natool". Off to a visit to Neve Tzedek, the first Jewish community built outside of Jaffa -- the birthplace of Tel Aviv. Cottages from the 1920's are everywhere amidst the burgeoning of modern multistory apartment buildings. I had coffee (natool) at a quaint coffee house called Caffee Tazza d'Oro. Lots of cute boutiques and restaurants -- perfect for a relaxing stroll. Not too far away from Neve Tzedek is the Shuk HaCarmel (Carmel Market). It's a long, narrow alleyway crammed with wonderful food, clothing and housewares. You can find almost anything imaginable, all at low prices. I'm glad that I ventured there on a weekday-- I hear it's positively a madhouse on Thursdays and Friday mornings (before the Sabbath). But by far the most stroll-worthy area lies a bit south, around Jaffa's flea market--a jumble of all things ancient alongside the brand new. If you have time, check out the Yoezer Wine Bar and a wonderful little shoe store, Una Una.
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