La Gaterie: genuine French croissant, on Ben Yehuda
La Gaterie: explaining the fine point of sugar free cookies Bon Jour Tel Aviv. Remember the story about the French coming to Tel Aviv? Well, the French ARE HERE and they are here to stay! They have brought with them all of the good tastes of France. French wine, cheese, sausage and 'jambone'. Put these together on a freshly baked genuine croissant and you got La Gaterie! Two Israelis who went to France, learned the fine art of baking "on the street" in a small local bakery, add a poached egg, and 'walla' you got yourself a meal in a bun, with style!
In the city you see more and more signs of France. French breads abound , even in your corner supermarket. French products and lots of French style. It's a nice improvement over the traditional Israeli, Arab and sometime American influence. Every immigrant "wave" brings to Israel a piece of itself. The French do it with distinction, so much so, that everybody takes notice - sometimes we even clap!
If you want to find an authentic taste of France, stop at La Gaterie at 184 Ben Yehuda in north Tel Aviv. This small cafe-restaurant has it's own French style butter croissant. Your host will serve this beautiful delicacy plain or filled with a combination of French ingredients. For your selection: ham, cheese, sausage, poached egg, smoked salmon, cream cheese in any combination. A large croissant sandwich goes for about 25 shekels. Add a cup of coffee or cider from Normandy and you have a great morning starter.
Stuffing selection on display On a Friday morning we found two British ladies sitting at the bar enjoying their breakfast and a paper. People were coming and going for takeaway service. The location also serves as a nice cafe, this block of Ben Yehuda is devoid of the chain outlets from Aroma, Arcafe or Cafeneto. I say, viva la differance!
Oh, a hidden secret at the La Gaterie, ask to see their plate of eclairs, tarts and cookies. All baked with the rest of the non-sweet goods. They make a small amount each day, so it's reserved to the 'regulars'.
Enjoy a touch of France, La Gaterie - in the city - Tel Aviv that is...
//sam-d-man
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