David Abitbol

"If you come here and are hungry, for God's sake try something other than falafel! Try Kubeh (Iraqi) at Ima Kubeh Bar or at Rachmo. Try Hatchipouri (Georgian) at Hatchipouri. Be bold and daring!"

"The best hummus is not in fact Abu Shukri. That's for tourists. The best hummus, the kind consumed by the locals, is at at Abu Ahmad between the 5th and 6th station of the cross!"

"Two free wifi SSIDs. Connect then open a browser window. If one is slow then try the other. A bit threadbare but all is forgiven because of the free wifi!"

"There's no "Mister" and they sure ain't "Zol.""

"I have been here SO many times without incident. On Friday afternoons the area becomes crazy full of people leaving from prayers. Avoid unless you like massive crowds."

"Mincha (afternoon) services are great here. Go into most synagogues and pray with A sublime mix of Orthodox Jews and recently awakened drug dealers!"