An Evening in Nachalat Binyamin

Took the afternoon off to rest and do laundry, then an evening walk took me back to the area around Allenby and King George an area called Nachalat Binyamin and the adjacent Carmel Market.

Had dinner at a sidewalk restaurant called Ha'Mitbach Ha'Kaful. This was probably the best meal so far on the trip. Fire-grilled chicken skewers with a lemony marinade, salad and a really good hummous.

It would take days to wander all the streets around here as they radiate in all directions and run off into back lanes. Even the back lanes have back lanes! This whole area is very lively with thousands of people enjoying the nightlife. The Carmel Market was closed, but spreads for blocks with food, meat and seafood stalls.

Passed by the impressive Great Synagogue on the way home.Read more