The Purim Bake Off

You may be bombarded with the name "Roladin" come Hanukkah every year, but don't be fooled. Roladin is a time honored Tel Aviv landmark, with its inception in 1987, as the brainchild of brothers Kobi Hakak and Avi Keinan. While sufganiyot are what the bakery is best known for, there are plenty of delights to keep you coming back throughout the rest of the year. This Purim, Roladin has launched a creative Hamantashen collection with a selection made from a variety of classic flavors alongside innovative and surprising combinations: Crispy almond dough filled with raspberry marzipan, rose water and marmalade berries, crispy almond dough filled with halva cream, hazelnuts and chocolate chips, poppy almond dough filled with rich poppy, caramel-almond dough filled with caramel and nuts, crispy almond dough filled with dates, nuts and aromatic spices and crunchy almond dough filled with chocolate and chocolate chips.

One of the best chains in the city, Bakery has mastered the art of French pastries. Whether you come to pick up a crunchy, fresh-from-the-oven baguette or any of the delectable treats like the caramel-glazed cream puffs and the creamy-rich mille-feuille, everything you find here is memorable and worth the hype. For Purim, The Bakery (with its five branches) is offering three types of Hamantashen: rich poppy seed, a mixed nut filling with cinnamon and creamy chocolate.

Just a bit off the beaten path of central Tel Aviv, the detour to get to Biscotti is worth it, especially since you're getting away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Biscotti offers delicacies made by hand in a down-to-earth atmosphere serving fantastic and professionally-made baked goods. In addition to the pastries, you can dine on full breakfasts, quiches, lasagnas, and salads. This year, Biscotti has prepared handmade Hamantashens with crispy dough and buttery flavors, in a variety of classic and rich fillings, including dates and nuts, poppy and citrus, Belgian chocolate, halva and pecans and an unexpected and delicious cappuccino version with ground coffee beans. Don't miss out on their delicious poppy seed flan cake and crumble.

Step into Shemo (named after the famous celebrity chef Miki Shemo and his family) and pick up just about any of their beautiful pastries: bourekas, rugelachs, and quiches are all mouthwateringly good. Locals love the show-stopping carrot cake, the alfajores (dulce de leche sandwiched between two soft cookies), the brownies and the chocolate babka. For Purim, Shemo has a sweet and savory collection of Hamantashen goodness. Choose from crispy triangular dough filled with poppy, nuts, chocolate, dates, plums in wine and marzipan.