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Tel Aviv, the city that never sleeps, enjoys the stunning Tel Aviv has a dynamic mix of international chain hotels, to small chic
azure hues of the Mediterranean, beautiful and quaint boutique properties, with new places opening year-round. Recently,
spots in the White City, markets, restaurants and a the Setai Tel Aviv, The Jaffa and The Jacob Samuel have opened
scintillating nightlife. There must be a reason why National their doors to much acclaim! And, last but not least, the pulsating
Geographic named Tel Aviv as one of the world's Top 10 Beach city also offers a wide variety of cultural events and entertainment
Cities. Or why it was crowned as an Outstanding Culinary Destination for all ages.
by gourmand magazine Sauver and recognized as "outstanding" in
the Best Markets and Shops category. The Vegan Nation

Oh, and are you a coffee aficionado? Then you’ll be thrilled to hear Not only is Tel Aviv a bustling and highly modern metropolis,
that Huffington Post labeled this hip seaside city as one of the world's with ample opportunities for fun infused with authentic Middle
best cities for coffee lovers. And
that’s not all, because according Eastern flavor, but it has some
to Lonely Planet, Tel Aviv is high best food in the world, including
on the list of the world's top party an unrivaled vegetarian and
cities and was also recently named vegan scene. A growing trend
the top LGBT Destination of 2018 that’s swept the nation and
at the British LGBT Awards. As beyond, Israel’s vegan movement
one of the most gay-friendly cities has developed at highspeed in
worldwide, Tel Aviv hosts an annual recent years with the largest
pride week featuring events and percentage of vegans per capita
celebrations which culminate in a in the world. A figure standing
street parade with over 250,000 at over 400,000 people, vegans
people! account for around five percent
of Israel’s eight million residents!

Shop, Explore, Beach and Nightlife in Tel Aviv. Photos: courtesy of the IMOT Israel’s creative culinary has
Sleep helped fuel this movement, with
hundreds of restaurants catering
Tel Aviv is an eternally happy city, to the lifestyle. Here’s where to
sample some delicious vegan eats
with a spectacular promenade in Tel Aviv.

featuring 13 beaches spread out

over 14 kilometers, and offering

colorful markets, from the down-to-

earth Carmel Market to the trendy

Sarona Market; as well as world- Meshek Barzilay

class restaurants and street cafes, Start your morning in Tel Aviv with

museums and galleries, bars and a breakfast at Meshek Barzilay,

nightclubs. a ‘farm to table’ establishment

founded over 16 years on a

The city radiates vitality 24 hours family run farm outside of the

a day and embraces everyone city. Located in the picturesque

with open arms. With great Neve Tzedek neighborhood, the

weather virtually all year round, Pride Parade restaurant serves an inventive

no matter when you visit you will menu of organic vegan dishes,

most probably be able to enjoy inspired by seasonal produce.

the beach, take a stroll or bike Breakfast staples include a

ride through Yarkon Park, pay a visit to the city's revitalized port chickpea omelet and a mix of nut-based vegan cheeses, whilst

area or simply enjoy wandering your way through streets filled with a lunch and dinner serve zesty salads, topped pizzas and Indian

fascinating combination of historic Bauhaus buildings alongside new inspired dishes. The popular spot serves a diverse clientele, both in

and ultra-modern architecture. its main restaurant and adjoining take-away delicatessen.

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