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− | + | ('''Hebrew''': מסעדות בצפת/ '''Pronounciation'' Mis-a-dot / ''Translation''': Tzfat Restaurants /'''Definition''': Eateries in Tzfat''': '''Description''': Range of Tzfat venues for kosher dining) | |
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− | During the ‘50s and ‘60s, | + | During the ‘50s and ‘60s, Tzfat was known as the Bohemian capitol of Israel. People would come to Tzfat from throughout Israel to enjoy Friday nights at local nightclubs and to stroll around the Artists Quarter. There were few kosher eateries in Tzfat during those days. Today, with the proliferation of observant residents and tourists who prefer to eat at kosher eateries, there is a wide variety of restaurants in the city from which to choose. |
== Kashruth == | == Kashruth == | ||
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== Restaurant Options == | == Restaurant Options == | ||
− | As the population has grown and | + | As the population has grown and tourism has expanded, the number of eateries in Tzfat has grown. There are elegant restaurants, simple venues which serves either milk or meat dishes and quick-food spots with falaffel, schwarma, pizza and schnitzl sandwiches. |
− | === | + | === M Bagel === |
− | The | + | The M Bagel shop on Jerusalem Street offers real New York-style bagels with a variety of spreads and salads. Customers can buy a plain bagel to go or select from amongst the wide variety of toppings which include cream cheese, lox, tuna salad and other options. The shop also offers hot drinks and, in the summer, ice drinks. Prices are moderate. |
=== Schnitzelria === | === Schnitzelria === | ||
− | The “Schnitzelria” chain, which now has branches throughout Israel, originated in Tzfat. The Snitzelria serves small bite-size snitzel pieces which are prepared with a variety of different tastes such as Chinese, Italian, French and Greek. They are laid out in a fresh baguette with hummos, the customer’s choice of vegetables and a choice of sauces. The Tzfat Schnitzelria is located under the bridge on | + | The “Schnitzelria” chain, which now has branches throughout Israel, originated in Tzfat. The Snitzelria serves small bite-size snitzel pieces which are prepared with a variety of different tastes such as Chinese, Italian, French and Greek. They are laid out in a fresh baguette with hummos, the customer’s choice of vegetables and a choice of sauces. The Tzfat Schnitzelria is located under the bridge on Jerusalem Street. |
=== Lachuch === | === Lachuch === | ||
− | Lachuch is a Yemenite dish which is often called a “pizza.” The lachuch of Tzfat operates on [[Art | + | Lachuch is a Yemenite dish which is often called a “pizza.” The lachuch of Tzfat operates on [[Art-Street-Safed|Alkabetz Street]] in Tzfat’s [[Old City Safed]] Old Jewish Quarter, just below the [[Ari Ashkenazi Synagogue]]. The dish is made as a pancake, using a yeast-based whole wheat flour dough which is lightly fried in olive oil with a scattering of vegetables, herbs, spices and a grating of authentic [[Kadosh Dairy Safed|Tzfat Cheese]]. Lucky visitors can hear the stand’s owner, Ronen, deliver Words of Wisdom on which he sometimes discourses as he prepares the lachuch. |
=== Tree of Life === | === Tree of Life === | ||
The Tree of Life is a small vegetarian/health food restaurant which is located in the Old City’s [[Kikar HaMeginim Safed|central square, Kikar HaMeginim]]. The restaurant serves soups and filling dishes which are based on cheeses, whole grains and plenty of fruits and vegetables. | The Tree of Life is a small vegetarian/health food restaurant which is located in the Old City’s [[Kikar HaMeginim Safed|central square, Kikar HaMeginim]]. The restaurant serves soups and filling dishes which are based on cheeses, whole grains and plenty of fruits and vegetables. | ||
− | === | + | === Isadora Cafe === |
Locals and tourists sit together in the courtyard of the Isadora Cafe which is located in the [[Artists Quarter Safed|Artists Quarter]] next to the [[Khan of the White Donkey Safed|Khan of the White Donkey]]. The cafe serves a variety of hot and cold drinks along with sandwiches and other vegetarian fare. The shaded courtyard is a favorite spot for people who come to enjoy the Khan’s evening concerts and other activities. | Locals and tourists sit together in the courtyard of the Isadora Cafe which is located in the [[Artists Quarter Safed|Artists Quarter]] next to the [[Khan of the White Donkey Safed|Khan of the White Donkey]]. The cafe serves a variety of hot and cold drinks along with sandwiches and other vegetarian fare. The shaded courtyard is a favorite spot for people who come to enjoy the Khan’s evening concerts and other activities. | ||
=== HaAri 8 === | === HaAri 8 === | ||
HaAri 8 is located on HaAri Street, on the first floor of the [[Carmel Hotel Safed|Carmel Hotel]] near the [[Ascent Institute Safed|Ascent Institute]] of Safed. The restaurant offers an extensive meat menu along with home-baked breads, Israeli salads, soups and house-sandwiches. The restaurant serves wines, beers and select alcoholic drinks. | HaAri 8 is located on HaAri Street, on the first floor of the [[Carmel Hotel Safed|Carmel Hotel]] near the [[Ascent Institute Safed|Ascent Institute]] of Safed. The restaurant offers an extensive meat menu along with home-baked breads, Israeli salads, soups and house-sandwiches. The restaurant serves wines, beers and select alcoholic drinks. | ||
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