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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9100 on: August 01, 2017, 02:37:04 AM »
Looking for a caterer to cater yom tov meals (take out) for succos. Will be in Ramot, but can pick up from anywhere in Yerushalayim. If you have recommendations, please let me know. Contact info + hechsher greatly appreciated.

You have Naomi Catering, they deliver anywhere in Jerusalem and have an intuitive website in English http://naomicatering.com/

The hechsher is Mehadrin.

It's definitely pricier than going to any take out place in Geula, but the delivery is very convenient.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9101 on: August 01, 2017, 09:37:39 AM »
It's a myth
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Anyone do this? Hechsher good enough for parve candy?
https://www.lolandpop.co.il/masterclass
Id stay away
Looking for a caterer to cater yom tov meals (take out) for succos. Will be in Ramot, but can pick up from anywhere in Yerushalayim. If you have recommendations, please let me know. Contact info + hechsher greatly appreciated.
The Kiddush Club (Donowitz) 0547825824
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9102 on: August 01, 2017, 09:39:18 AM »
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9103 on: August 01, 2017, 10:06:10 AM »
Youre gonna need to do better than that
Most israelis don't book online . There a few main numbers out there that you can call, tell them what you're looking for and you get called back by owners of places that most suit you request. At that point they are the ones who are selling to you so you get your references from them , pics etc.. the ball then is in your court to decide on who is giving you the best price. Ive been told this from a few hocker israelis.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9104 on: August 01, 2017, 01:50:22 PM »
Most israelis don't book online . There a few main numbers out there that you can call, tell them what you're looking for and you get called back by owners of places that most suit you request. At that point they are the ones who are selling to you so you get your references from them , pics etc.. the ball then is in your court to decide on who is giving you the best price. Ive been told this from a few hocker israelis.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9105 on: August 01, 2017, 02:19:19 PM »
The phone number is listed in the Elders of Zion welcome packet
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9106 on: August 01, 2017, 04:04:35 PM »
The phone number is listed in the Elders of Zion welcome packet
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9107 on: August 01, 2017, 06:48:22 PM »
5 days in Jlem and 3 days in Herzliya.

Recommendations for where to eat and what to do with a 4+6 year old?
Save your time, I don't answer PM. Post it in the forum and a dedicated DDF'er will get back to you as soon as possible.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9108 on: August 01, 2017, 06:52:46 PM »
I'm spending 2 days up north with my brother  (2 adults) what are some ideas (besides amuka/kevarim) day 2 were doing nachal amud hike in the morning from tzefas to meron

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9109 on: August 01, 2017, 07:24:49 PM »
5 days in Jlem and 3 days in Herzliya.

Recommendations for where to eat and what to do with a 4+6 year old?
There is Meat and Eat/Lechem Basar in both.
JLM has Skyline.
Rodriguez express is solid fast food.
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9110 on: August 01, 2017, 07:28:42 PM »
Where should I stay near Masada for 1-2 nights? $100 a room price range. Looking at the Crowne plaza. Do they have an option for 2 beds in a room? Not showing anywhere on theirs and other's website's.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9111 on: August 01, 2017, 08:10:14 PM »
5 days in Jlem and 3 days in Herzliya.

Recommendations for where to eat and what to do with a 4+6 year old?
Hasandik-pizza/salad/pasta Outside shuk

Chava across the street from Hasndik Dairy cafe/bakery
must try cheesecake

La Piedra- Pizza Great store across from prima kings
All mehadrin

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9112 on: August 01, 2017, 08:13:03 PM »
Hasandik-pizza/salad/pasta Outside shuk

Chava across the street from Hasndik Dairy cafe/bakery
must try cheesecake

La Piedra- Pizza Great store across from prima kings
All mehadrin

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Big fan of Crave in Jlem, just outside shuk. Next door is Ishtabach, also very solid.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9113 on: August 01, 2017, 08:13:51 PM »
Big fan of Crave in Jlem, just outside shuk. Next door is Ishtabach, also very solid.
crave really not good food

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9114 on: August 01, 2017, 08:15:22 PM »
Best falafel is miro's near the mir
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9115 on: August 01, 2017, 08:17:29 PM »
Best falafel is miro's near the mir
Or falafel Uzi depends who you ask.

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9116 on: August 01, 2017, 08:21:11 PM »
Or falafel Uzi depends who you ask.
Try them both, why not
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9117 on: August 01, 2017, 08:21:48 PM »
5 days in Jlem and 3 days in Herzliya.

Recommendations for where to eat and what to do with a 4+6 year old?
When? (I'm sure it's in some other post somewhere that I missed)
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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9118 on: August 01, 2017, 08:22:25 PM »

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Re: Israel Master Thread: Things To Do, Places To Eat
« Reply #9119 on: August 01, 2017, 09:32:24 PM »
Where can I find a map of a hike in israel?