Merkavá
In this sleek, narrow dining room, the best strategy for enjoying some of the city's best Israeli fare is to order the selection of 7 or 14 salatim (cold dishes), which include tomatoes with eggplants and honey, tamarind-cured beets, baba ghanoush, labneh with zaatar, and a host of other easily shared delectables. From the oven, you can't go wrong with the roasted cauliflower with mint yogurt, potato latkes with sour cream (and optional caviar), or grilled whole chicken with fried artichokes.
