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For an authentic Jerusalem experience come visit the open-air market called The Shuk or Machane Yehudah .To walk through this market is a visual, culinary and aromatic feast.
Learn the history of this one hundred year marketplace whilst taking in the colours of the fresh vegetables, fruit and flowers and the smells of freshly baked breads, spices, cheeses , olives …
The shuk has become a gathering place of locals from all walks of life .From home cooks to gourmet chefs one can find them, amongst the aisles, seeking the finest, fresh ingredients.
The Shuk reflects the multi-cultural Israeli table , one can find the necessary items for many ethnic cuisines including Yemenite, Tunisian, Morrocan , Iraqi, Iranian, Kurdi and many more…. in recent times the organic kitchen is emerging.too…did you hear about the grannies culinary competition, chefs from the best retaurants in town paired up with grandmothers of different ethnic backgrounds and had a competition for the best recipe learnt from their mothers ?… a delicious and fun event.
Enjoy tastings of imported cheeses from France and Italy ( hard to believe they are kosher).
Meet the fishmonger who who makes his own smoked salmon.
Try the organic humus freshly made daily.
Enjoy the crunchy sourdough baguettes.
Have a break from shopping and enjoy a great coffee and brioche at one of the hip cafes.
In the last few years there has been a rejuvenation of the shuk.
One can find cafes and chic clothing boutiques interspersed amongst the stalls.The children and grandchildren of some of the original vendors have studied cookery abroad and opened up their own special places.This interesting mix of hip and traditional gives the market its unique character.
Learn about the secrets of the shuk that only the locals know, the best eateries, “slow cookery” food cooked for hours on kerosine cookers,jazz played on Sunday nights with dancing outside (in the aisles which during the day were filled with shoppers),with a special tapas menu prepared by guest chefs.
Visit early Friday mornings. the shuk’s special hours, with its’ unique atmoshere- a great time to meet friends for a coffee and delicious breakfast and do one’s shabbat shopping.
Share our passion for this market and let us introduce you to this great market in Jerusalem.
Zel & Shosh Lederman
www.israeltravelcompany.com
info@israeltravelcompany.com