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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8780 on: May 02, 2017, 07:04:16 AM »
Basically every day until 10-10:30

Hapisga Cleaners has a drop off service located in the "Mabat" store diagonally  across from the Mir the whole day. Just go into the store and ask them.
People claim Hapisga is the best cleaners in J-lem.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8781 on: May 02, 2017, 08:53:38 AM »
Hapisga Cleaners has a drop off service located in the "Mabat" store diagonally  across from the Mir the whole day. Just go into the store and ask them.
People claim Hapisga is the best cleaners in J-lem.

Based on experience they aren't the best cleaners
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8782 on: May 02, 2017, 12:21:13 PM »
Based on experience they aren't the best cleaners
You have to remember it's being compared to other Israeli cleaners....
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8783 on: May 02, 2017, 03:45:47 PM »
Hapisga Cleaners has a drop off service located in the "Mabat" store diagonally  across from the Mir the whole day. Just go into the store and ask them.
People claim Hapisga is the best cleaners in J-lem.

I would still say that HaDavidka is better.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8784 on: May 02, 2017, 04:14:46 PM »
It's mainly for white shirts and most are non iron
I like seeing them to the cleaners so they get that pressed look/feel with minimum starch.
When I was here for Sukkos I used HaDavidka and was happy with their service, online it said free delivery for 200nis+
Im glad to hear they do pick up from the Mir and will try to find out the exact info.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8785 on: May 03, 2017, 11:18:10 AM »
I know that this has been discussed in the past but I was wondering if there is anything new.

Are there any mehadrin restaurants in Yerushalayim that offer meals on Shabbos (not take-out)?

Are there any hotels or restaurants that have Mehadrin Shabbos meals outside Yerushalyim? (Dead-Sea, Herzalia etc.)

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8786 on: May 03, 2017, 02:29:11 PM »
Looking for a Rabbi Rubin or Badatz, Breakfast restaurant in the old city or Mamila.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8787 on: May 03, 2017, 03:25:47 PM »
Any restaurants, besides at hotels, that are open for yom tov meals in yerushalayim? Specifically wondering about shavuos. Thanks in advance.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8788 on: May 03, 2017, 05:42:13 PM »
Any restaurants, besides at hotels, that are open for yom tov meals in yerushalayim? Specifically wondering about shavuos. Thanks in advance.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8789 on: May 03, 2017, 06:55:11 PM »

Thursday
May 18th 7:00pm dinner at the Ritz in Herzliya Hotel: Herods Herzliya,

 

Any clue what the hechsher is at the ritz herzliya ?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8790 on: May 03, 2017, 06:59:22 PM »
Any clue what the hechsher is at the ritz herzliya ?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8791 on: May 03, 2017, 09:33:44 PM »
Second day?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8792 on: May 03, 2017, 10:01:58 PM »
Going to Israel G-d willing in 4th of July week.
What are fun things to do with kids(ages 5,3 and 1)?
We are staying mainly in Tel Aviv and taking day trips from there.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8793 on: May 03, 2017, 10:05:19 PM »
Going to Israel G-d willing in 4th of July week.
What are fun things to do with kids(ages 5,3 and 1)?
We are staying mainly in Tel Aviv and taking day trips from there.
The beach and parks are great in Tel Aviv.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8794 on: May 03, 2017, 10:20:10 PM »
The beach and parks are great in Tel Aviv.

Yes, but I meant besides that, what else would be fun to do?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8795 on: May 03, 2017, 10:44:51 PM »
Anyways I wonder if these store would pass the NY food inspection...

As it happens, I find Uzi's to be quite clean. Cramped and not much to look at, but he works very efficiently with minimal mess and cleans as he goes. Textbook line cook stuff. The place gets a full going over every night of course as well. As you may have discerned, I am a big fan.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8796 on: May 03, 2017, 10:56:57 PM »

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8797 on: May 08, 2017, 09:32:12 PM »
Any good hotels to rent a room in for the day on the beach in Tel Aviv? Any recommendations?

We basically want a place to change, shower, store our stuff, be able to leave in the room when we go for lunch, etc.

Also, any good eateries in Efrat/Gush?

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8798 on: May 09, 2017, 05:32:41 AM »
Any good hotels to rent a room in for the day on the beach in Tel Aviv? Any recommendations?

We basically want a place to change, shower, store our stuff, be able to leave in the room when we go for lunch, etc.

Also, any good eateries in Efrat/Gush?

TIA

What price range? This?
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #8799 on: May 09, 2017, 02:52:16 PM »
What's the current rate for a taxi from TLV to Jerusalem? and back?

Thanks