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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2820 on: June 21, 2013, 07:39:59 AM »
May be true.  But still not as bad as my dishes last night at Sheyan.  :P
you used the groupon? How was?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2821 on: June 21, 2013, 07:43:57 AM »
you used the groupon? How was?
thought the food would taste better with the groupon?  ;D

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2822 on: June 21, 2013, 08:08:57 AM »
you used the groupon? How was?
Yes.  Was ok.  Got the regular good food that I know and tried some new food/specials.  Wasnt overly impressed...again.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2823 on: June 21, 2013, 08:22:20 AM »
Yes.  Was ok.  Got the regular good food that I know and tried some new food/specials.  Wasnt overly impressed...again.
my question was more, did they ask you first if you have a groupon and did they seat you or treat you any different?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2824 on: June 21, 2013, 08:26:13 AM »
my question was more, did they ask you first if you have a groupon and did they seat you or treat you any different?
When I called to make reservations she asked if I am coming with the groupon.  I said yes.  So she said ok so I just want to let you know it doesnt include drinks.

When I got there I think (not sure) if I saw a G of some sort next to my name.  Wtvr it was they treated me great...no difference if I was coming without a groupon.  Dont need to bring a paper if you have a smart phone...manager comes and scans it off your phone.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2825 on: June 24, 2013, 04:44:41 AM »
does anyone have the yam lyam trail map that i can borrow for a couple days?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2826 on: June 24, 2013, 05:12:01 AM »
Does anyone know of a nice expensive house for rent in the Caesaria/Herziliya area? Would want pool

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2827 on: June 24, 2013, 06:52:18 AM »
Does anyone know of a nice expensive house for rent in the Caesaria/Herziliya area? Would want pool
there was an ad in the pirsumit
6 room villa near caesaria with pool (and other excitement)
0548478896
0548460780

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2828 on: June 25, 2013, 10:17:56 AM »
there was an ad in the pirsumit
6 room villa near caesaria with pool (and other excitement)
0548478896
0548460780

Excitement?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2829 on: June 25, 2013, 10:47:55 AM »
Excitement?
probably not geared towards yeshiva guys
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2830 on: June 25, 2013, 11:04:24 AM »
probably not geared towards yeshiva guys
;)

Can't be that bad if it was listed in the Pirsumit...

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2831 on: June 25, 2013, 11:05:29 AM »
Can't be that bad if it was listed in the Pirsumit...
and kosher numbers.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2832 on: June 25, 2013, 02:11:38 PM »
Excitement?
nothing to get overwhelmed about  ;)
just didnt want to retype the whole ad
here's what it has - pool, garden, swings, 2 pergolas, hammock, basket ball, ping-pong, slides, animal corner
oh, and "pastoral atmosphere" and "absolute privacy"

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2833 on: June 25, 2013, 02:20:52 PM »
here's what it has - pool, garden, swings, 2 pergolas, hammock, basket ball, ping-pong, slides, animal corner
oh, and "pastoral atmosphere" and "absolute privacy"

exactly as I predicted...

probably not geared towards yeshiva guys
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2834 on: June 30, 2013, 05:23:08 PM »
Another Sushi Garden coupon
http://www.groupon.co.il/deals/jerusalem-iw/SushiGarden-C1301329256/23317634

How much longer do you give them to remain open?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2835 on: July 01, 2013, 12:53:14 PM »
Any nice places to eat with a extra "good" hechsher not in Yerushalayim ? Tel Aviv ? Ashdod? Ashkelon? Ramat Gan?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2836 on: July 01, 2013, 01:36:07 PM »
Any nice places to eat a extra "good" hechsher not in Yerushalayim ? Tel Aviv ? Ashdod? Ashkelon? Ramat Gan?
What do you mean by Extra good?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2837 on: July 02, 2013, 01:50:02 AM »
What do you mean by Extra good?

Badatz ...Rubin... Chasam Sofer...etc...
Something my Israeli family will eat at. :)
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2838 on: July 02, 2013, 01:56:13 AM »
Badatz ...Rubin... Chasam Sofer...etc...
Something my Israeli family will eat at. :)
nothing really maybe el gacho, you need more like shteesil for that if u as me
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #2839 on: July 02, 2013, 03:17:03 AM »
Badatz ...Rubin... Chasam Sofer...etc...
Something my Israeli family will eat at. :)
FTFY  :P