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hamburger in Tel Aviv today. To complement the tastes of the urban market and enhance the most important meal of the week, enjoy a light but sophisticated morning cocktail (try the excellent Bloody Mary) and a collection of light, fresh wines. Aka44.co.il Wine and Mood | Tasting Room The peaceful, green lawn of the Sarona Complex leaves no hint at what happens on Friday mornings in the Tasting Room, a space dedicated to elevating wine culture. Housed within an old Templar building is a cellar that boasts modern-style decor and features dozens of wine bottles (or more). This inviting setting blends urban atmosphere with gastronomic hedonism for a new brunch for couples. The meal starts with hot, flaky focaccia and glistening, fresh vegetables. In addition, there are selected cheeses to awaken your palate. At this stage, expect a difficult choice between a variety of excessive portions: eggs royale and gravlax salmon on brioche with hollandaise sauce, or “Pinto’s world,” poached eggs, matbucha, crè me fraîche and fresh challah. There is also scrambled eggs with truffles on toasted bread and butter, among even more indulgent options. You’ll leave having no choice but to surrender to an afternoon nap upon returning home. The meal is accompanied by hot drinks or two glasses of wine of your choice. It’s recommended to ask the skilled staff for help with the wine pairing. Tastingroom.co.il Urban Theater | Backstage Hotel Nestled within the Ohel Theatre building next to Dizengoff Square is the Backstage Hotel from the

Tasting Room I Photo: Maya Zan

Backstage I Photo: Noam Prisman

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vegetable stands in the Carmel Market and the delicatessens found in the Lewinsky Market. On tables spilling out onto the colorful and lively pedestrian street, he serves a fresh breakfast, which includes appetizing dishes to start your weekend. For example, delight in roasted leek with parmesan cheese and black pepper, a pan of shrimp in spicy tomato cream and pastis, a plate of alluring and refreshing market vegetables, or a hamburger from smoked chopped meat, considered the most delicious

In the heart of Nachalat Binyamin’s pedestrian street, which serves as Tel Aviv’s bustling business hub, an impressive food and entertainment center opened a few months ago. Spread over two floors, this center features a bar, restaurant and a wine bar. This culinary venture’s newest addition, Chef Itay Kushmaro, began leaving his mark by upgrading the brunch menu, making a direct connection between fruit and

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