For those who are accustomed to going to restaurants to eat, cafe culture can be a bit of a baffler. There seems to be an inversion of principles, where it’s difficult to gnosh and get back to the business of sightseeing, or to the beach where people are busy getting more relaxed than they were the day before. It’s a different way of looking at the world, and for anyone who’s never tried it, spending a day in a cafe will transform the way one perceives time.
Tel Aviv hotels are quite elegant, and offer the chance to set up base in a remarkable place. It doesn’t take very long to appreciate the city, but it does take some time to come to recognize its nuances. The local cafe culture is similar to ones of its kind in other cities, certainly. There are very few people with laptops who gather in public to perform the representation of solitude.
It’s a place to meet and have conversations first, and to eat and drink second. It does become apparent, however, that when it comes to eating, there is a passion here that few countries in the world can rival, but the important thing here is not to have the meal, but to engage with the people. It’s an exceptional moment when one first recognizes it.
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