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Diana I Nazareth Nazareth’s iconic Diana restaurant has been considered a culinary jewel for more than 50 years. Travelers from everywhere in the world and of all religions make their way here to taste the wonders that come out of Chef Wassim Safadi and his team’s kitchen. Diana is all about celebrating Nazarene cuisine and hospitality. Tabun-baked fresh pitas are served piping hot, as well as traditional stuffed aubergines and courgettes, tahini and labneh, hummus with meat, green salads, juicy kebabs, grilled meat, shoulder of lamb cooked with seasonal vegetables, and more. dianaa.rest.co.il

Photos: Sharon Ben David

Jaffa “open house” food tours The inauguration of the Tel Aviv light rail has placed a spotlight on Jaffa, now closer to the rest of the city than it ever was. In celebration, the municipality of Tel Aviv and Jaffa has organized a series of culinary tours with the participation of some of the city’s inhabitants who have generously agreed to open their homes for the occasion. The first to open her home in this way is Meyser Seri, a cook specialized in the Arab cuisine of Jaffa. Guests will be invited to taste the delicacies Seri will prepare for them, including homemade hummus, and listen to her story of female empowerment in a patriarchal society, a story of a devout Muslim woman who paved her way to success, publishing cookbooks, leading food workshops in her home, and culinary tours along Jaffa’s central Jerusalem Boulevard. visit-tlv.co.il

Diana I Photo: Boaz Lavi

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ATMOSPHERE OCTOBER 2023