June 29, 2010 9:05 am

Dish of the Day: Eggplant Baladi at Grill Bar in Jerusalem, Israel

A creamy dish that can be eaten with a fork or simply spread over pita, Eggplant Baladi is a delicious side to any Mediterranean meal. The texture was unexpected (so much creamier than I would have thought), but it was delicious all the same. I had a hard time trying to stop eating since the meal was seemingly endless. At Grill Bar in Jerusalem, when you order salad with your meal, it keeps on coming. Israeli salad is not traditional by American standards— it consists of mini-plates of different veggies and dips to mix. Once you finish up the glazed carrots or roasted peppers, the waiter comes with a fresh plate of each, along never-ending pita.

At Grill Bar, tourists and locals alike enjoy home-style cooked meats, kebabs, casseroles, salads and side dishes. Grill Bar boasts "Israeli simplicity combined with a high aesthetic level," and aims to embody the beautiful spirit of Jerusalem.

Grill Bar
Hasorag 1
Jerusalem, IL
026223761

Photo credit: Lindsay Rubin

— Written by Lindsay Rubin

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June 23, 2010 11:26 am

Dish of the Day: Israeli Specialties at Dr. Shakshuka

Craving an all-you-can-eat Israeli feast? In the center of busy Tel-Aviv, alive with markets, shops and eats, you'll find Dr. Shakshuka's packed with tables full of colorful plates of food. Shakshuka is a traditional dish with roots in North African culture, consisting of hot tomato sauce and poached eggs that arrives in a steaming iron pan.

Dr. Shakshuka's will have the food to your table in a zip and will keep it coming. Besides the shakshuka, our long, wooden table was filled with baked beans, couscous, lettuce salad, cucumber salad, cooked carrots with cabbage, and dips for pita served family style. Although you'll think you're full, stick around for dessert of sweetened hot tea and moist cakes with raisins.

Tip: Join a friend and split their lunch for two: shaksuka, salad, a spread of small spicy dishes, bread, lemonade and tea, for just 88 NIS total (about $23). Great price for great food.


Dr. Shakshuka
3 Beit Eshel St
Tel-Aviv, Israel
+972518656003

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— Written by Lindsay Rubin

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