אל על | אטמוספירה

Lifestyle I Food

Photo: Assaf Karela Photo: Dor Bayder

Photo: Shiran Cohen Shay

Idi Dagim | Ashdod For over four decades, Ashdod fish eatery “Idi Dagim”, has been much more than a restaurant – it has become a legendary culinary institution, a living monument to the flavors of the Mediterranean, with its generous plates, and unique atmosphere. Within the walls of a building designed as an old fishing boat adorned with nostalgic maritime details and photographs that document the fishing heritage Israelovitch, you dine shoulder to shoulder with some of the country’s most prominent cultural figures and longtime customers. Everyone comes here for the chilled arak and delicious dishes of the freshest fish - fish that just a few hours earlier was swimming in the same sea that you look out onto from the balcony windows. Recently, due to financial strife made worse because of the war, the beloved restaurant was in danger of closing. But a huge wave of support from colleagues, and loyal customers, succeeded in keeping it afloat. Now is the time to join the renewed voyage of this exciting institution, and ensure that the “Idi Dagim” ship continues to sail the culinary seas for a fifth decade of flavors and hospitality. ididagim.co.il of the Mediterranean and the personal history of owner Idi

Chez Vivie | Tel Aviv This charming little French brasserie offers classic dishes with a contemporary touch. Chez Vivie is located in the heart of the White City, at prices that strive to remain reasonable. The kitchen is helmed by chef Asaf Gabay, a veteran chef with a solid culinary vision and a passion for fresh fish and seafood. Here, the products of the sea are treated with loving care, and flavors of the Mediterranean intermesh with the charm and atmosphere of a Paris bistro. Be it the brunch menu, the evening menu, or the tasting menu - every bite here is bursting with inventiveness and flavor. Gabay succeeds in redefining the identity of the Tel Aviv urban bistro and gives it a clear culinary language. In its current incarnation, Chez Vivie place of pilgrimage for lovers of Greek-Israeli cuisine. Recently, the owners decided to expand their customer base and opened a new kosher branch in the developing Barbunia | Kiryat Ono Barbunia is one of Tel Aviv’s most beloved fish restaurants. For decades, it welcomed adoring diners, serving excellent fish dishes, meze platters, and seafood delights in an ever-convivial, laid-back atmosphere. Barbunia is a veritable

city of Kiryat Ono. This new venue brings the same charm, simplicity, and Mediterranean flavors to a menu tailored for a kosher-focused audience. The fish is still grilled to perfection, the mezes are still served in abundance, and the service, still warm and generous. Barbunia succeeds in preserving its heritage, while expanding its reach, from outside bustling Tel Aviv and into the quiet suburbs. barbunia.co.il

offers one of the best and most affordable fish meals in Tel Aviv – an absolute culinary must. chez_vivie

32 ATMOSPHERE SEPTEMBER 2025