Sarah Mador

CALLING ALL CHOCOHOLICS! For those of you in need of a chocolate fix after every meal, or better yet, as your main meal, then it’s time to listen up because this article is for you. Tel Aviv is stuffed with some of the sweetest, chocolatiest, most decadent desserts out there. After all, the country did give birth to Max Brenner–the internationally recognized chocolate restaurant and retail brand. Opt for milk, white, dark, or all of the above with our chocoholic's guide to Tel Aviv. "All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt" - Charles M. Schulz

There’s nothing like a Tel Aviv restaurant; only in the White City is the lack of service inversely correlated to the quality of the restaurant. Although it’s important not to be fooled, this is all a part of the magic. First, you’ll ask the hostess how long the wait is, to which she will give you a puzzled look and respond, “I have no way of knowing that.” Once seated you may want to whip out that portable LED light so you can read the menu. But once you’ve illuminated the menu of possibilities you’ll quickly forget the wait and instead a wave of excitement will wash over you. The too-cool-for-school waitress will warn you that the food will come when it comes, but that’s all part of the fun. From there you will be enchanted by the food and vibes of a quintessential Tel Avivian restaurant...or is that just the weed kicking in? It’s hard to tell. Expect a different kind of service, an ambiance like no other, and food that will change your life indefinitely. Think of it as the place you love to hate, yet hate to love.

Ever wondered what’s beyond the bustling main Shuk HaCarmel road? What treasures lie within the charming Yemenite quarter? Well it’s time to turn those dreams into a reality. Here are some must try places right outside Tel Aviv's famed Israeli market that will not only excite your taste buds, but also set the perfect ambiance for a perfect Tel Aviv day.

Tel Aviv is a city that truly comes alive once the summer hits, but the heat in the Middle East is no laughing matter. Staying cool under the hot sun can be trickier than you think. We’ve got you covered (and not just with umbrellas) with a complete play-by-play to make the most of your Tel Aviv summer's day while not melting away.   Morning You wake up, peer out your window to see the sun shining and the clear blue skies, but the second you walk outside you are faced with that brutal summer sun...already. Before the sun starts really blazing, it’s important to prepare for your perfect Tel Aviv day. First stop: Shuk HaCarmel – where you’ll find all your goodies to stay cool for the day. Start with a juice or smoothie (they’re all good), but my personal favorite is located at the back left hand side (coming from Allenby street) where you can get any fruit combination your little heart dreams of. Thirst quenched, crisis averted. It’s time to stock up for the day aka rock on with your watermelon on. Not only will it probably be the juiciest and most impressively sized watermelon of your life, but it’ll be exactly what you need on a hot Tel Aviv summer's day.   © Shutterstock Next stop...find water Tel Aviv is blessed to be located along the gorgeous Mediterranean so all the of the beach options are good....very good. You can choose to stay in Tel Aviv and walk straight from the Shuk to whichever beach floats your boat or live life on the edge and venture over to Herzliya to