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Sun and fun at the beach
Zakaim where drinks flow freely and the party with displays of eclectic designer toys. Order
An upscale vegan dining experience can be continues into the early hours of the morning. from the bar’s high-end range of cocktails and
enjoyed at Zakaim, a family-owned vegan ‘cheers’ among the locals as you settle into
haunt off one of Allenby’s side streets, run by Kuli Alma the BuXa vibe with a night of live music, drinks
Hila Zakaim and her brother Harel, who serves One of Tel Aviv’s hippest underground spots and entertaining chatter.
as Head Chef. The eatery is decked with an is Kuli Alma, a staple on the southern Tel
eclectic mix of antique furniture and crockery, Aviv party scene. Located off Allenby St. on Bootleg
grand chandeliers and miss-matched the corner of Yehuda Halevi, Kuli Alma is the Among the bustle of Tel Aviv’s Dizengoff
tablecloths. A rich fusion of tastes and textures epicenter of hipster, enticing a youthful crowd district, you will find underground bar and
characterizes the showstopper menu, which who collide within a creative nightlife scene. techno club Bootleg, the go-to for many of the
features a 60 Minutes Mangold Boureka, Vintage furniture, retro game machines, city’s most loyal party-goers on the nightlife
barbequed skewer of oyster mushrooms, splashed graffiti and postered walls define scene. Open only on Thursdays and Fridays,
Greek Fatush Salad with vegan cheese and a the space, which also has an art gallery the chic, yet modest venue, is packed with
bag of torn fries with homemade mayonnaise. showcasing both well-known and emerging casually dressed locals, swaying to the tracks
Wash the meal down with a fruity cocktail and artists. The bar is renowned for its alcoholic of acclaimed local and international DJs.
revel in a moment of indulgence with a serving slushies, including its intriguing Tubi 60 mix, Spread across two dance rooms, guests
of cocoa dusted chocolate almond truffles. a new age Tel Avivian drink concocted from can find a wide selection of drinks at two
fruits, spices and herbs. bars and dance all night long to a catalog of
Bana beats which sweep throughout the exuberant
Vegan hot spot Bana serves a playful BuXa basement venue.
selection of mains and enticing sweet treats. This atmospheric hipster-esque haunt lies
Imaginative creations such as burnt beets burrowed beneath a stairwell on Rothschild VooDoo
with fresh peach and nectarine in orange Blvd. A diverse crowd of revelers join forces Another of Dizengoff’s finest is the two-story
vinaigrette and cashew cream appear to drink and dance to underground DJ beats, ‘urban jungle’ VooDoo, which features an
alongside a black rice and zucchini quiche among a super trendy space interspersed upper floor cocktail bar and a vibrant basement
on the menu, with tempting desserts of ‘nice lounge with packed dance floor and a roster
cream’ and chocolate bark with berries. Bana. Photo: Dan Arvatz of DJs every night. Established by a group of
Among a colorful fusion of cocktails is a not- creatives, the venue is a major entertainment
to-be-missed ouzo, almond milk and mint spot on Tel Aviv’s nightlife repertoire, where
concoction. dynamic personalities connect in a club-like
. atmosphere to dance the night away. Oozing
with youthful spirit, energetic design and
The City’s Basement Bars spellbinding lights, this is the place to live by
their moto ‘wild/rewild/wilder.’
Tel Aviv’s bars deliver a delectable repertoire
of chic cocktail lounges, intimate wine bars, As you can see, Tel Aviv’s endless festivities
casual hangouts and classic ‘dive bars.’ cater to everyone, from fun in the sun and
Whether you prefer your drink shaken or unique hotels, to a world-class dining
stirred, the city’s hundreds of bars cater to scene and the most exuberant of nightlife
all. When evening draws, head underground experiences.
to discover the city’s network of hideaways,
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