Lonely Planet guidebook sends me on a quest to find "Ali Caravan," described as having the best Hummus in the entire region. I can't speak for the entire region, but it was by far the best I have ever eaten!
Date: 10/03/2010
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This is the "triple," -- Hummus, tahina (sesame seed paste) and Fuul (chickpea stew) served with spicy pepper sauce. Eyes-roll-back-in-the-head good!!
Date: 10/03/2010
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One of the oldest known harbors in the world, Jaffa was once Palestine's main port.
Date: 10/03/2010
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The docks were lined with the most rustic of fishing boats, as well as beautiful yachts.
Date: 10/03/2010
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The port area is making a comeback due to municipal beautification projects which include many outdoor seafood restaurants and art galleries.
Date: 10/03/2010
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Jaffa is also known for it's Flea Market, selling antiques and well, just junk in general.
Date: 10/03/2010
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Backgammon is a popular pastime.among the flea market proprietors.
Date: 10/03/2010
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The bustling Carmel Market near the Yemenite Quarter is a good place to get an idea of daily Tel Aviv life. Note extreme differences in women's dress, typical of Tel Aviv more so than any other Israeli city I visited.
Date: 10/04/2010
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Unlike most markets, there doesn't seem to be any order in which merchandise is displayed, with hot buns for sale next to the underrwear.
Date: 10/04/2010
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Fresh juices are a hot item all over Israel, not just this market, with the two most popular being citrus and pomegranate.
Date: 10/04/2010
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No Middle East market is complete without an assortment of smoking paraphernalia in a wide array of sizes and colors.