Tel Aviv: 10 Things to Do

Tap into downtown Tel Aviv's culinary boom at a trio of buzzy new restaurants. Tzfon Abraxas, tel: (972-54) 678 6560, is a cozy boîte from local culinary bad boy Eyal Shani. His slim, split-level hot spot delivers mod takes on Levantine classics like grape-marinated lamb schwarma swimming in tangy tahini sauce. Nearby, Tapas Ahad Ha'am, tel: (972-3) 566 6966, delivers Spanish-styled small plates from chef Jonathan Roshfeld. The seared scallops and tuna a la plancha are foodie favorites. Up the road, chef Eran Shroitman serves up classic Italian at Amici, tel: (972-57) 944 3790.

• 1. Tzfon Abraxis
  Lilinblum 40, Tel Aviv, Israel; (972-54) 678 6560 32.0623434.77194
• 2. Tapas Ahad Ha'am
  27 Ahad Ha'am St., Tel Aviv, Israel; (972-3) 566 6966 32.0644434.77194
• 3. Amici
  Montifiori 31 St., Tel Aviv, Israel; (972-57) 944 3790 32.0655934.77318 amici.rest-e.co.il