Sabich Frishman: Tel Aviv's spot for Sabich

There are many options when it comes to traditional street food options here in Tel Aviv. We devour on a daily basis the typical falafel, shawarama, kebabs, hummus, and shakshuka.  Yet many who are not familiar with the local food scene will pass up the delicious Sabich pita sandwich. Sabich is a popular street food option for many locals and is becoming more popular among tourists as well. It has its roots in the Iraqi Jewish kitchen as its ingredients are commonly found on the breakfast tables of Iraqi Jewish families. The Sabich sandwich is typically filled with hummus, tehini, salad, a hard boiled egg, fried eggplant, potatoes, and a pickled mango sauce called amba. There are many places serving Sabich to the hungry masses yet there is one that stands out with lines running out the door and onto the street. Located just past the corner of Frishman and Dizengoff Streets in the heart of Tel Aviv is Sabich Frishman. This little whole in the wall serves only Sabich, everyday except for Saturdays as a sign of respect for Shabbat. There is usually a line so please be patient for your Sabich as everyone else is waiting with you. Sabich Frishman will definitely not put a lot of damage on your wallet either as it costs around 22 shekels. While the original pita is the best in my opinion, you can opt to have your Sabich filled in a whole wheat pita as well. I always tell friends that visit that they need to eat Sabich in order to have the full culinary experience of Israel. It is one of the uniquely Israeli dishes that we are extremely proud of and eat it on a daily basis.

Fatdog TLV: The best hot dog in Tel Aviv

It is safe to say we all eat hot dogs. We eat chicken, beef, pork, lamb, and even vegetarian hot dogs just to satisfy our cravings for sustenance in tube form. From backyard cook outs to late night snacks on the street after too many drinks, we will always have a special place in our hearts for hot dogs. If there is one place to satisfy our hot dog cravings in Tel Aviv, it has to be Fatdog. Located on Jaffa Road and the corner of Hahalutzim on the edge of the Florentine neighborhood, Fatdog serves some of the best hot dogs in the city. Fatdog features pork, chicken, beef, and vegetarian hot dogs to satisfy everyone's desire for hot dogs. You can customize your hot dog with the typcial toppings such as ketchup, mustard, diced onions, pickles, sauerkraut, and mayonnaise. Fatdog also offers bean chili, gouda cheese, cheddar cheese, fried onions, bacon, curry barbecue sauce, and even pineapple to top your hot dog.  As for the cost, each hot dog costs around 27 shekels. Seven dollars for a hot dog might sound crazy, but trust me you will receive a quality product that is truly worth the price. As for the service, you will receive over the top service. The owner Eli is always there with a smile on his face willing to offer his customers the best service possible. Combine the taste of the hot dog with their service, Fatdog is the place for your hot dog cravings. You can find Fatdog at Hahalutzim 1, Corner of Jaffa Road. Fatdog is open from 6  P.M. till the early hours of the morning, perfect for satisfying your hunger after the party gets out.