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The Other Asian

Ilana Diamond — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 20:07:46 +0000

So, after our failed attempt at Vong, I finally got a reservation at Hanoi- the other new Vietnamese (Pan-Asian) place in Tel Aviv. I had been waiting weeks and weeks, like a kid for Christmas morning, and the day had finally arrived. There was a cancellation, and I was IN! I went with two friends [...]

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Drama Queen

Ilana Diamond — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 18:42:22 +0000

If you’re looking for a fine-dining experience on the cheap, got to Catit (for lunch). Order the business meal (135 nis for one appetizer and one entree) if starvation is setting in, but if not, (and there are at least two of you) order three appetizers and dessert (you can get two appetizers for 119 nis, and one appetizer and [...]

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The “Vong” Choice

Ilana Diamond — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 19:58:11 +0000

When you imagine the diet of a Texan, I’m sure you think it consists of red meat, red meat and more red meat. This Texan on the other hand, prefers Asian cuisine at every meal- breakfast, noon and night. So imagine my excitement when I heard that a Vietnamese restaurant was opening in Tel Aviv. [...]

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The Breakfast Club

Ilana Diamond — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 13:27:24 +0000

After a night out in Tel Aviv, six friends (Jon, Jason, Roni, Andrew, Lea and Ilana) ended up at 10 Eidelson (on Dizengoff 117) for breakfast the next morning. The only remnants of the event were empty plates. Forget any other breakfast place you have heard about in the Tel Aviv area. 10 [...]

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This is a stick up

Ilana Diamond — Sun, 04 Nov 2012 23:38:44 +0000

When passing by Stick House, you peer into the window and think, “Gelato on a stick, dipped in chocolate. What could be better?” I’ll tell you what- gelato. In a cone. Add chocolate to that, if you’d like. While this treat sounds great in theory, the reality [...]

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Did you bring your appetite?

Ilana Diamond — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 09:42:24 +0000

Hey there, I’m Ilana. As a kid I came to Israel a couple of times, and naturally, stuffed my face full of falafel and hummus. I couldn’t get enough. The golden color of falafel, the smell of garlic wafting in the air, the funny accent of the man behind the counter… But, after a few more visits, and experiencing the [...]

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All shuk up

Ilana Diamond — Sat, 03 Nov 2012 04:02:34 +0000

Could it be that there is finally a restaurant in Israel with excellent service, reasonable prices, and food that will make you want to come back? Yes! La Shuk, on 92 Dizengoff (at the base of Dizengoff Circle) brings Israeli food up from the falafel cart into [...]

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