Join me on a culinary adventure in Tel Aviv’s historic neighbourhood of the Yemenite Quarter.
We will visit theCarmel Market and learn about it's history and evolution. You will be introduced to shop owners and their heritage and taste traditional dishes. You will be shown the unique ingredients that make up the diverse cuisine found in Israel. The adventure will continue in my kitchen with a workshop on signature dishes found in Israel using ingredients from the market.
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Poli House Hotel - Nahalat Binyamin 1
Meet and greet
Introduction to Israeli cuisine, history of the market and tour line up.
First tasting - Herbal juice infusions from a Yemenite store.
A crash course in eating hummus in the Yemenite quarter neighbourhood which is connected to the market. We will learn about the different ways to order hummus, identify what the side dishes are and learn the best way to eat it.
We will visit a Turkish family owned spices shops and learn about the essential ingrediates that make up the local flavour. we will sample one of the best zaatar herb mix in the market.
We will explore the market and retrieve final ingredients for the cooking workshop.
We will make our way to the kitchen and have a little cocktail break before starting the cooking workshop.
We will learn cooking techniques and prepare dishes that are from the Sephardic tradition.
Baba Ganoush - smoked eggplant
Almond and lemon dip with zaatar
Green tahini - sesame dip with herbs
2 types of salad
Mejadara- rice and lentil dish with loads of caramelized onions and mild spices
Mahshe- stuffed vegetables in a rich tomatoe sauce
Plant based kebabs on cinnamon sticks
Malabi- ottoman dessert scented with rose
We will enjoy a delicious lunch, talk about Israeli culture and sample local wine.
Michal St. 12
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
guide
food tour
cooking workshop with cocktails and wine
lunch
recipe booklet
transport
additional drinks and alcohol at the market
Please come hungry !!
Price varies based in number of participants
All items cooked in the workshop are plant based
Suitable for all levels
Amit discovered his passion for cooking as a child, in his grandmother’s kitchen. Two decades later, when his family immigrated to South Africa he fulfilled his dreams and worked professionally in the field. Years later, after a visit in India, he was inspired by the culture and diverse cuisine and decided return to the subcontinent and train in the local culinary arts.
He brought back his knowledge to Cape Town and opened Masala Dosa Restaurant that combined traditional South Indian cookery with a modern dining experience. The restaurant operated successfully for 11 years under the care and dedication of Amit and also functioned as a space for cooking workshops for the public and chefs alike.
The desire for change and travel led Amit to sell the restaurant in2016 and embark on a journey around the world. At the end of his travels he decided to return to his birthplace in Israel. He chose to reside in the heart of the city on a rooftop apartment surrounded by trees and birds. In this space he offers his experience and knowledge and hold workshops and special culinary events.
Amit’s passions extend to the arts too. He has studied Design and Fine Art and has worked both as an artist and educator in these subjects in private institutions. He brings his knowledge and love to his guided tours in Tel Aviv specializing in street -art and architecture.
$150/ per person
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