Chef’s Table in Florentine | World Jewish Travel

DelicouShuk

A tantalising taste experience in Israel's historic food markets. Embark on a culinary journey with a professional chef through the colourful and diverse food culture of Israel. Choose from Israel's historic markets in Tel Aviv or Jerusalem and learn about the essential local ingredients, savour delicious flavour from the market and learn about the history of the people who have been trading there for years and years.

Tours

White City Tour

The ultimate Tel Aviv encounter through the lens of Art, Architecture and food Get to know Tel Aviv’s History through the perspective of its UNESCO protected architecture, diverse food culture and Street Art. The tour will take us into the heart of the city, the Carmel market , the oldest neighbourhood of Tel Aviv, the American colony and the up-and-coming Florentine. The guide will share his knowledge, personal stories and anecdotes and bring his experience both as professional artist and chef. The following is some of the content that I cover in my tours: Food: Cultural diversity and influences on local cuisine/ Is there such a thing as Israeli food?/ Hummus – a love story from the bible / Ashkenazi vs Sephardic/ Kosher law Architecture: What is Tel- Aviv without Jaffa / From sand dunes to city / Eclectic style, Bauhaus, brutalism, contemporary/ Le corbusier’s five points of architecture / Garden city / White city, city of balconies, city of kiosks / Yehuda Magidowitch / Zeev rechter/ Arpad Gut / Joseph Berlin Rothchild/ nahmani / ehad haam/ maze/ Allenby / neve zedek Graffiti: Florentine history - bourgeoisie to urban decay to hipster to posh/ Gentrification – the good the bad and the ugly / Techniques of street art – stencil, free hand, paste up / Street art vs Graffiti / Graffiti lingo- tag , bomb, masterpiece, etc. Approaches and subject matter – political, site specific work, protest base, decorative Sened, Dede, Mihal Rubin, The MissK, ID, Solomon Souza, Nitzan Mintz, Logik, yigal shtayim, hashtag, Sarah Erenthal, Kislev

Tours

Wine Tasting by Night in Old Jaffa

An fascinating Journey of Jaffa's history through local wines! Step into the ancient streets of Jaffa and explore the old city through sights, stories and the finest local wines. We will start at the American- German colony sampling local sparkling wine, walk past a Well-House to discover Jaffa’s major industry a century ago and climb up a hill to get a glimpse of the shining lights of Tel Aviv . At each stop we will sample some wine and lean about the unique vineyard the produces it. We will conclude at the flea market, the heart of the night life in Jaffa, with our final tasting and a little snack. Mondays – Saturdays 19:00- 21:00 or 21:00 - 23:00 except Fridays

Tours

Shuk and Cook

Join me on a culinary adventure in Tel Aviv’s historic neighbourhood of Florentine or the Yemenite Quarter. We will visit Levinsky or Carmel Market and learn about their history and evolution. You will be introduced to shop owners and their heritage and taste traditional dishes. You will be shown the unique ingredients that make up the diverse cuisine found in Israel. The adventure will continue in my kitchen with a workshop on signature dishes found in Israel using ingredients from the market. We will conclude with a feast of flavours and cocktails Please watch promo: https://youtu.be/MpaVWOIYG6o Tasting treats from the market Gazoz – A refreshing reinterpretation of a soda (cool drink) using seasonal ingredients, fresh herb and bubbles. Anti-pasta platter from a Turkish deli including signature olives Burekas – stuffed phyllo pastry in a Turkish style Churchkhela- a Georgian sweet of nuts encased in grape jelly. Halva – a sesame based confectionary found in the middle east and the Mediterranean amongst others in different varieties. Cooking workshop Starters Baba ganush with green tahini (flame smoked eggplant with a sesame dip sauce blended with lots of parsley) Almond labane with zaatar and pomegranate (zesty nut cheese with a special herb and sesame seasoning) Freekeh (smoked green wheat) salad with dried figs, pistachios, parsley, mint and sumac dressing Mains Kebabs on cinnamon sticks Mejadara ( a Levantine dish of rice and brown lentils with mounds of caramelised onions) Dessert Malabi in two flavours – classic rose with pistachio and halva with silan and salted almonds Also includes: - Cocktails: arak with grapefruit, mint and cucumber - Local wine with meal - Recipe booklet and spices to take home - Menu and tastings may vary according to season Hours: Mondays-Thursdays 10: 30 -14:30 or 15:30 – 19:30 Fridays 9:30 – 13:30

Guides

Amit

Amit discovered his passion for cooking as a child, in his grandmother’s kitchen. Two decades later, when his family immigrated to South Africa he fulfilled his dreams and worked professionally in the field. Years later, after a visit in India, he was inspired by the culture and diverse cuisine and decided return to the subcontinent and train in the local culinary arts. He brought back his knowledge to Cape Town and opened Masala Dosa Restaurant that combined traditional South Indian cookery with a modern dining experience. The restaurant operated successfully for 11 years under the care and dedication of Amit and also functioned as a space for cooking workshops for the public and chefs alike. The desire for change and travel led Amit to sell the restaurant in2016 and embark on a journey around the world. At the end of his travels he decided to return to his birthplace in Israel. He chose to reside in the heart of the city on a rooftop apartment surrounded by trees and birds. In this space he offers his experience and knowledge and hold workshops and special culinary events. Amit’s passions extend to the arts too. He has studied Design and Fine Art and has worked both as an artist and educator in these subjects in private institutions. He brings his knowledge and love to his guided tours in Tel Aviv specializing in street -art and architecture.

My Other Listings

DelicouShuk

White City Tour

Wine Tasting by Night in Old Jaffa

Shuk and Cook

Amit