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In the middle of the Jewish Quarter, just a few minutes’ walk from the Kotel, we were delighted to find B’Shaarayich Restaurant. B’Shaarayich, meaning literally ‘within your gates’ is one of the few kosher restaurants inside the gates of the Old City. This pleasant restaurant was designed in the style of Jerusalem’s Old City. High ceilings and tall arched windows allow plenty of light, creating an open and friendly atmosphere. B’Shaarayich Restaurant is open all day, and offers meals from breakfast to dinner. Dishes are generous to a fault. After a meal at B’Shaarayich you won’t be looking around for something else to eat. Click here for more about BShaarayich.

The Jewish Quarter of the Old City of Jerusalem incorporates many holy and historical sites, and is an outstanding starting point for any tour of Jerusalem, from family tours through to guided study tours. In the Jewish Quarter, between the alleyways of the Old City, you will find sites that are both well known and new, restaurants, and other surprises that will turn your outing into something special. The Western Wall, the City of David, the Temple Institute, the Herodian Quarter, the Courtyard of the Old Yishuv and other interesting sites are all easily accessible in the Jewish Quarter, and will make you tour of Jerusalem colorful and easy to plan. "Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee" (Psalms 122). Click here to explore the comprehensive "Website of the Jewish Quarter in the Old City of Jerusalem to discover its holiness and history.

 At Gourmandises you will enjoy the best of the French culinary tradition. The French proprietors and chefs have done a great job designing the restaurant itself, the menu and the tip-top execution of its dishes. The nicely balanced and thoughtfully designed menu reflects the musical theme of the restaurant’s location. Gourmandises offers the very best of French food prepared with precision and love, served by well trained and friendly staff in an absolutely charming environment. The calling card of this restaurant is their amazing cakes and desserts. Step in for coffee and cake, or enjoy a full meal. Click here for more about Gourmandises.

In English, the word "Gourmandise" takes the connontation of glutony (http://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/gourmandise).  A more possitive connotation in English is found  Dictionary.com  "unrestrained enjoyment of fine foods, wines, and the like." and Merriam-Webster Dictionary:  appreciation of or interest in good food and drink.   But only in French "Gourmandise" becomes the Art and love for the good cuisine; and using its singular term, the renowned culinary organization Gourmand International is the host of the finest and biggest culinary event: The World Cookbook Fair and Gourmand Awards.

Michali’s is in the Yishpro center – a buzzing outdoor shopping outside Modi’in town center, easily accessible from Road 431. Michali’s offers indoor and outdoor seating, with an enclosed patio at the back which can be booked for functions. The design combines French rusticity with practical features – white and light oak furniture, shelves laden with fresh French baguettes and bread and jars of biscuits large and small. The staff are helpful and friendly – all making for a warm, pleasant ambience. Michali’s calls itself ‘Patisserie and Boulangerie’ and indeed the cakes, pastries, pies, breads and rolls are of the variety and quality you might expect in the best French bakeries. But Michali’s is also a café-restaurant, with the full gamut of meals – a choice of breakfast dishes, salads, quiches, pizzas and pasta. In addition there are vegan options – they have thought of everybody. Click here for more about Michali's