Tag: Mamilla Hotel

Rooftop with a view

Even though I have mentioned the Rooftop restaurant of the Mamilla Hotel briefly in a few earlier posts, after a recent visit, I have decided it deserves its own dedicated post.  I am often asked for recommendations for the best place to eat in Jerusalem and the answer […]

Eating more than just potatoes over Pesach!

Why is this year different from all other years?  Because we have a whole week of Hol Hamoed so most restaurants and cafes are open for Pesach to take advantage of the influx of tourists in the Holy City.  It also means that things are going to be […]

Succot in the Holy City

As the tourists flock to Jerusalem for the Hagim, you can see people building their Succah all over the city.  There is a huge choice of places to go and eat during Succot, but be warned that many places only have a small Succah so it is preferable […]

Eating well at Pesach

Whether you love or hate Pesach as a festival, there is no question that living in Israel allows you to eat well throughout the week, especially in Jerusalem. My friends and family from all over come to spend Pesach in Israel and inevitably they want to know what […]

The Best Jerusalem Pick Up Bars

UPDATE: Click here for an updated version – Jerusalem Pick Up Bars Take Two Until recently, I never understood why the majority of bars in Israel were designed in such a way that the bar itself takes up an unecessary about of space in the middle of the […]