The most interesting culinary experience in Tel Aviv — a city celebrated for the varied entertainment it offers, its nightlife and its culinary delights — may be found not necessarily at the high-end restaurants the city is known for, but rather in the private homes of local residents. This experience has been made possible by an Internet venture called EatWith. Founded about three years ago, it has since expanded to Jerusalem, Haifa and dozens of other cities in Israel and around the world.
The venture's website presents some 50 amateur Israeli chefs who offer people a unique, authentic and social culinary experience in their own private homes. Each of the chefs describes his special menu of the day, specifying the cost per guest and the maximum number of diners he proposes to host. Prospective guests can book a seat at the chef’s table and pay in advance through the website (which collects a commission for each diner), so that there are no bills at the end of the meal and no need to tip a waiter. Beverages (including wine) are, needless to say, included as part of the menu.
