Carmel Market and the Nachalat Binyamin Art Fair

Tel Aviv’s one-stop shop for fresh produce, meat, spices and hummus is also a temple of cut-rate clothing, hole-in-the-wall gastronomic gems, and in-your-face Israeli culture. The past few years have brought a much-needed revival to the market’s outer alleys, which now boast boutique beer carts, farm-to-table lunch counters, and quaint nightlife spots. The adjacent Nachalat Binyamin Pedestrian mall transforms into a massive arts fair every Tuesday and Friday, with Israeli artisans peddling jewelry, housewares, and all varieties of homemade crafts to hordes of shoppers.