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Politics·2m ago

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Culture07:56 · 6h ago

Weekend drinking and dining picks across Israel

Center
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
The story · English

The article recommends several Friday-Saturday outings centered on wine, happy hour deals, and new drinks. It starts with Meshek Ofir in Alon HaGalil, a boutique winery, vineyard, and family apiary. Its visitor center is set in a wooden cabin brought from the Appalachian Mountains in Virginia, and visitors can sit among eucalyptus trees facing the vineyard.

At Meshek Ofir, visitors can choose a glass of house wine with cheeses, sourdough bread, and dips for 90 shekels per person, then sample nine kinds of honey and visit the cabin’s art gallery. Picnic bundles include a bottle of “Galil” wine, cheeses from Galili dairy, sourdough, olives, honey, and seasonal fruit, plus a checked tablecloth, opener, and branded crystal glasses to keep. Those packs cost 290 shekels for two or 450 shekels for four. Guided agricultural tours, by prior arrangement, include the vineyard and cellar and end with tastings of wine, cheese, and honey for 130 shekels per guest. Hours are Wednesday to Friday from 11:00 and Saturday from 10:30, with bookings at 04-986-1466.

It also highlights Goldberg House, the Rothschild and Yavne corner bar-restaurant in Tel Aviv, which says it is fighting the cost of living with generous happy hours all week, including the weekend. On Thursday it offers 40% off alcohol and 30% off food from 17:00 to 20:00. On Friday, alcohol is 40% off from 18:00 to 20:00. On Saturday, alcohol is 40% off all day, while food is discounted from 17:00 to 20:00. Reservations are at 054-909-9269.

Finally, Giraffe is marking its 30th anniversary with two new alcohol drinks inspired by Asian destinations. CHIBA, modeled on Japan’s surf beaches, mixes lemon liqueur with yuzu, cucumber, and matcha and is described as light, fresh, and balanced. KO SAMUI, inspired by the Thai island, blends lemon liqueur with cranberries, lemongrass, kaffir lime, pineapple, and lychee; it is less balanced but may suit those who prefer sweetness. Both drinks are 5% alcohol, made from natural ingredients, unfiltered, and sold for 32 shekels a bottle in Giraffe branches and for delivery.

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