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10 Reasons to Love Tel Aviv Right Now
Forbes | 20/01/2020
When I visited Tel Aviv three years ago, people proudly told me that the city has the highest number of vegans per capita in the world. I didn’t get that statistic this time, but I saw plenty of evidence to support it. There is no better city for the “vegan-curious,” and one of the best places to sample it is Meshek Barzilay, a forward-thinking joint that got its start in 2002, long before organic and farm-to-table became fashionable. Next door, the Delicatessen is a new, healthful fast-casual or grab-and-go concept in the city.
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How to Spend a Long Weekend in Tel Aviv
Here Magazine | 28/02/2019
It is a well-known fact that Tel Aviv has an abundance of vegan-friendly street food options, but it also offers vegetarian and vegan fine dining. Experience this for yourself at Meshek Barzilay–an organic vegetarian restaurant and delicatessen in Tel Aviv’s beautiful and trendy Neve Tzedek neighborhood (which in itself is well worth a visit for its boutiques, restaurants, and bars).
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Israel’s flourishing food scene
Vancouver Sun | 23/10/2020
In the city with more than 400 vegan or vegetarian eateries, Meshek Barzilay is a pioneer. The innovative farm-to-table restaurant is one of Israel’s leading organic vegetarian eateries. Nestled between the galleries and boutiques of Tel Aviv’s artsy Neve Tzedik neighbourhood, Meshek Barzilay serves Caprese salads layered with watermelon, tomato and almond mozzarella with basil cream; arancini stuffed with spinach and macadamia milk cream; and mouth-watering vegan burgers that make even carnivores drool. Cooking classes, led by personalities from the food community, are also available.
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Where to eat in Tel Aviv
Suitcase | 11/10/2020
Located in the heart of Tel Aviv’s trendy Neve Tzedek neighborhood, Meshek Barzilay offers vegan dishes with an organic, farm-to-table ethos. Come at any time of day for breakfasts of Israeli shakshuka or mains ranging from pizza topped with cashew cheese, smoked seitan and grilled artichoke to lentil veggie burgers.
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Auf kulinarischer Entdeckungstour durch Tel Aviv
Stern | 30/03/2019
Der Mut, etwas radikal anders zu machen, zieht sich durch die meisten Geschichten jener Macher, die in der schnelllebigen kulinarischen Szene von Tel Aviv ihre Nische suchen. "Für eine bessere Ernährung meiner Kinder wollte ich mit der Tradition in unserer Familie brechen, viel Fleisch zu essen", erzählt Merav Barzilay, 53. Sie kündigte ihren Job in einer Werbeagentur und begann in Yarkona, der landwirtschaftlichen Genossenschaft ihrer Großeltern, rein biologisch Gemüse anzubauen. Dort eröffnete sie vor 17 Jahren ihr erstes vegetarisches Restaurant, 2012 zog sie nach Tel Aviv. Mittlerweile sind die Speisen vegan. Das Konzept kommt an, ihren Laden, angeschlossen an ihr Restaurant Meshek Barzilay, baut sie derzeit sogar aus.
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Eat, Play, Love: An Insider’s Guide To Tel Aviv’s Hottest Restaurants And Hotels In 2019
NoCamels | 17/12/2018
For health-conscious dinners who refuse to compromise on flavor, Meshek Barzilay is the place to go to. It is a charming vegan restaurant in the heart of the beautiful Neve Tzedek neighborhood. Meshek Barzilay’s winter menu includes a provincial onion soup, root vegetable patties, an endive salad, and an item called the “Rapunzel” which is an avocado and beet ceviche served with cream of lima beans and buckwheat.
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Healthy fast-casual eateries are booming in Tel Aviv
Jerusalem Post | 09/11/2018
Meshek Barzilay has long been a popular organic, vegetarian and vegan bistro in Neveh Tzedek. But more recently, owner Merav Barzilay opened a deli and gourmet shop next door. For this rustic-chic spot she was inspired by Whole Foods, meaning you’ll fnd a mix of fresh produce, packaged goods from local purveyors and a hot/ cold prepared-food bar where patrons can build their own meals. There are also baked goods, shakes and there’s local beer on tap, all of which you can enjoy to go, at a communal dining table or on their back patio.
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Top tips to celebrate a vegan Shavuot
Jewish Chronicle | 09/05/2018
Merav Barzilay, owner of organic, vegetarian and vegan restaurant, Meshek Barzilay in Tel Aviv doesn’t believe Shavuot should be all about the dairy. "To me, the dairy-rich celebration for Shavuot is almost a misinterpretation of the holiday's meaning. Shavuot is about agriculture, abundance, new beginnings. We celebrate our farmers, crops, and the newest "crop" of children born that year.”
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Vegan Lifestyle Magazine
Xhibition | 01/04/2018
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Trip Expert | 17/08/2017
Meshek Barzilay was today announced as a winner of the TripExpert Experts' Choice Award. The Award reflects the views of journalists and professional travel writers and is bestowed on only the best restaurants around the world. With approval from sources such as Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet, Meshek Barzilay is featured on TripExpert.com as one of the best restaurants in Tel Aviv. TripExpert's unique rating approach takes into account professional reviews from travel guides, magazines, newspapers and other respected sources.
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The best places to wine and dine in Neve Tzedek Time Out | 07/11/2019
There is something absolutely enchanting about Neve Tzedek. Perhaps it’s the natural Parisian charm, enhanced by French tourists on every cobblestoned street corner; perhaps it’s the ancient Israel feel, being Tel Aviv’s first ever neighborhood, or the notion that the top Israeli dance company hides at its center. For us, it’s the top quality Tel Aviv restaurants and romantic wine bars sprinkled along and around Shabazi Street. Whether you’re looking for sustenance before heading to the newest Naharin creation or simply into a change of pace, these Neve Tzedek establishments are tailor made for your enjoyment. Plus, don't forget to grab gelato after the show at Anita's, Tel Aviv's best ice cream parlour.
