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ten years ago, naming it Broitman after his mother. It was her maiden name and means “bread man” in Yiddish. Between 11 and 15 types of bread are baked onsite, and all of them are sourdough and left to prove for long hours which is why they are so flavorsome. Most breads are whole grain, spelt, or rye, some have added raisins or nuts in them. The only bread that’s 100% made of white flour are the challahs that are baked on Fridays, which is one of the best days to come here as aside from the challahs, all sorts of special baked delights bedeck the windows and shelves. The shaded seating area outside is perfect for enjoying a coffee or a cold beverage aside your baked good of choice. brbr.co.il Niki Kai Isrotel’s new Asian-fusion eatery It’s impossible to ignore the beautiful and inviting décor of the new restaurant at Isrotel’s Royal Garden mall boulevard. Niki Kai is big and spacious, warmly lit, and elegantly decorated with Far-East inspired art. The menu includes

Broitman Bakery I Photo: Rony Balahsan

buffet includes a salad bar, a bread and baked goods station, eggs any which way, fruit, granola, and a selection of breakfast cereals for kids. In the evening, the buffet menu includes meat, chicken, and fish dishes, vegetarian and vegan options, as well as an individual chef’s dish prepared in front of you and on the spot. And of course, dessert options abound. The hotel’s brand-new spa offers three treatment rooms, one of them suitable for couples. There’s a wide variety of treatments and massages to choose from, and the spa is located near the big hotel pool that’s surrounded by sunbeds, inviting hammock-laden seating areas, and a groovy bar. The hotel also has a gym, a small

movie theatre, a gaming room, and gymboree and game facilities for toddlers and kids. Neve Eilat is situated a stone’s throw from all the city’s main attractions, right next to the new Seven Stars mall and Terminal Park, where lots of family-friendly activities, music shows, and events take place. Prices: in the summer and on Jewish holidays: from NIS 1,500 a night (breakfast included), for a couple; during the year: NIS 850 midweek, and from NIS 1,050 on a weekend atlas.co.il/en Broitman Bakery Bread made with love No trip to Eilat is complete without a visit to the beloved Broitman Bakery. Owner Yuval Ziv opened the bakery

Niki Kai I Photo: Maor Moyal

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ATMOSPHERE SEPTEMBER 2024