KYOTO - besides once being the beautiful capital of Japan, it is also one of THE BEST sushi Restaurants in Israel.

We were excited to go for dinner at Kyoto not only because the sushi is delectable or because of the professional service but due to the fact that the restaurant's owner, Ami Lugassy, of blessed memory, was a dear friend of ours.

We were welcomed by a very stunning hostess whom ushered us to our table. Sitting behind us was a table of affluent tourists , on the bar a couple of older, tycoon looking gentlemen ,outside sitting at a long table was our friend  Oded Lugassy (Ami's son, who is now the wonderful co-owner of Kyoto, together with Shimon) and a few lovely models. A perfect mix of astounding cuisine and trendsetters!

Now, it was time to be spoiled KYOTO style. Oded started us of with DELICIOUS cocktails! SAKE LYCHEE MARTINI 's and since one of us totally obsesses over super spicy cocktails a special piquant drink was made! Since we were starting to feel tipsy we decided it was time to eat!

Our appetizers- Japanese Pickles , Sashimi New Style Salad-thinly sliced in marinade- healthy,delicate and delicious and 3 Hand Roles - hot cone , hot salmon, yellow tail grouper in Teryaki sauce- out of this world!!

Our mains- Kyoto Sandwich- chopped salmon and tuna, spicy mayonaise,chives,avocado wrapped in avocado and  tampura sprinkles- tasted like magic!A carousel of sensations!  Spicy tuna crunchy- Gonken Salmon - rice wrapped with salmon with a touch of salmon skin and Teriyaki sauce, and Spicy Tuna-  you can really taste the quality of the fresh fish!
All the sushi comes in a beautiful presentation!

Dessert- Kasata (Ice cream Sandwich) -Chocolaty and amazing and Kadaif  - sweet and sugary, just how we like it!

A wonderful place to go on a date, girls night out ,celebrate any occasion and basically to just come and eat upscale sushi!!Totally an IT restaurant with a spectacular atmosphere !

KYOTO - Ariel Shenkar St, 7, Hertzliya
09- 9587770

WEBSITE- KYOTO

SMOOCH SMOOCH ,
THE SAMUELS SISTERS and CHEF ARIANA -Always Naughty, Yet Always Nice ;)

AFRODITA launched its summer leisure and pyjama collection as well as its beauty care line for summer 2016 and we were so excited to check out what's in store for us all!

                                                     Photographer- Eliran Avital

                                                   
THE BASIC COLLECTION:
The collection comes in beautiful patterned sets: shorts and tank tops, long sleeve T-shirts with Bermuda shorts, long sleeve shirts with Capri pants 7/8 and lounge sets that include long shirts with buttons and long pants with soft classic prints. The collection is characterized by wonderful fresh colors such as Royal blue, Yellow banana, Green apple, Coral and aqua besides the classic colors of black, white, grey and baby pink.

The patterns are connected with the prominent trends of Summer 2016:

TROPICAL- Hawaiian patterns of Hibiscus flowers and palm trees which captivate the summer colors.

FRUIT SALAD- Playful patterns of summer fruits.

SLOGANS- Full punch patterns.

ICE CREAM

The PREMIUM group:

The PREMIUM collection includes:
The MIX and MATCH group- where you can find shirts and pants in viscose fabrics, long leopard patterns, cotton-lurex meshed shirts and embroidery , and lace shirts and shorts.
In addition you can find a mini feminine and romantic group in viscose Lycra fabrics, mixed with quality lace tank tops which includes the Empire set , tres sexy and flattering, Capri lace pants, chiffon Empire West studded tank tops and matching leggings.

The PREMIUM group would not be complete without a set of short sleeve buttoned  shirt with delicate lace and floral print with Capri pants- all cotton.

                                                       

AFRODITA is also launching 5 wonderful fragrances!

LAVENDER
AMBER
VANILLA
MUSK
MANGO PEACH

Each fragrance has a series of products that include: Body mist, hand cream , body lotion, and body butter!!
Each series is categorized by design in allignment with the brand AFRODITA- All young and colorful, named - SENSUAL SEDUCTION-

AFRODITA is a magical brand of unique, classic and fun pyjamas! Their beauty line is young,decorative and fun!! We highly recommend AFRODITA!!

PHOTOGRAPHERS - ELIRAN AVITAL and Ariana Samuel

Website :   http://www.afrodita.co.il/

SMOOCH SMOOCH,

THE SAMUELS SISTERS -Always Naughty , Yet Always Nice ;)

It's that time again! What time you ask? T-shirt time!!

Due to the success of the previous T-Shirt launch,  Castro and Tel Aviv Museum of art  are showcasing Tea Shirt Thursdays all through August! This means that from 21pm till midnight Tel Aviv museum of art and Castro fashion house open the doors of Tel Aviv Museum free of charge for the public! There will be exhibitions, workshops, performances, tours, surprises and of course the unique pop up store which is selling the new Capsule collection! The new collection is dedicated to the wonderful masterpieces of the best Israeli artists from the museum collection.

The artists that are participating are: Boaz Ahronovitch, Benny Efrat, Zadok Ben David, Dganit Brest, Micha Bar Am, Mikhail Bar Am, Hagit Lalo, Ohad Matalon, Kadim and Kadishman.

Art meshed with T-Shirts is absolute genius! Anyone who buys one of these unique T-Shirts or bags can  LITERALLY say they are a WALKING PIECE OF ART! Boom ;) !

The collections prices- T- Art

T and tunics women :79.9 - 129.9

T Men : 79.90

Bags: 39.90

Swimsuit: 99.9

For full list of events : - TA Museum Website Link

SMOOCH SMOOCH,
THE SAMUELS SISTERS AND CHEF ARIANA- Always Naughty- Yet Always Nice! ;)

Tel Aviv Museum of Art-  27 Shaul Hamelech BLVD, TA

FLORENTINE, one of the hippest neighborhoods in Tel Aviv : besides all the warehouses, many bars, restaurants, artist workshops and beautiful apt buildings have been built in the past few years and have made Florentin one of the up and coming chic areas in Tel Aviv.

In the midst of this bustling bohemian hub stands a quaint little sushi restaurant called YOKO SUSHI. We decided we must go and check it out! Upon entering we were greeted by the sweet waitress who seated us at a table by the window, where we could see the sexy hipsters passing by.

You can either order from the waitress or from the awesome computers at each table. We opted to order from the server.

We started with the Japanese Pickles- root vegetables in spicy vinaigrette , Sashimi Salad - root vegetables, red peppers, cabbage, red tuna slices, salmon slices, in vinaigrette sesame sauce, fresh and absolutely delectable, Salmon kebab- 3 tempura Salmon kebabs in Teriyaki sauce which was crunchy and delicious and the Gyoza-. 3 dumplings each filled with different stuffings of shrimps and sweet potato.

Our main dishes-  3 delicious hand rolls with fresh salmon, crispy and appetizing. Salmon skin roll- so good we just couldn't get enough ! Trio Fish- Salmon, tuna, white fish, wrapped with avocado , so good and unique! Special Smoked Salmon- which melted in our mouths, and the Combination for 2 which consisted of : 8 pieces of Spicy Tuna with cucumber and carrots, 8 pieces of avocado, cucumber, and shiitake, 4 pieces of Futomaki Surimi, avocado,cucumber and chives, 8 pieces of Maki Knafiu with seabass, and 4 nigiri salmon with tamago, shrimps and tuna - pure perfection and just the right amount!

                                                                  Boutique Sushi

Dessert- Little Switzerland- chocolate meringue with pecans, mascarpone cream, with crispy bitter chocolate and a drizzle of white chocolate and  the Creme Brulee-. Both deserts were outstanding!

YOKO SUSHI is a fun, cozy little sushi restaurant with a wonderful staff, scrumptious sushi and located at one of the most coolest areas in the cities!!  YOKO SUSHI - Florentin st 5
053-9444010

SMOOCH SMOOCH ,
THE SAMUELS SISTERS AND CHEF ARIANA - Always Naughty Yet Always Nice

Layers and layers of rings all over your hands and feet!! From the bottom to the top of your fingers......you can get quite a few and it won't cost you your next summer vacation!! Gold is style, we all know that, but it is VERY expensive, so obvi we are so happy that GOLD PLATED is the hottest trend now, has been for a bit and definitely will be FOREVER!

We strutted excitedly to the famous Mango Tree Jewelry Design Station shop- founded by David Aviv and Helen Dukat, located on the chic Dizengoff street.We couldn't wait to get our hands on some gorgeous 14 Karat gold plated jewelry!!! Not only do they sell 14kt gold plated Jewelry, but silver and pure gold as well! You can get rings personally engraved in many styles and designs.

From vintage style, modern and Judaika , you get a wide variety of beautiful designs and all nickel free : rings, charms, necklaces, bracelets, and anklets, a great diversity of goodies!

Personalized engraved rings.( In memory of our sweet father Eli- may his soul rest in peace up in  heaven)

                                                                    Double 14kt gold anklet

                                                                 Princess ring

The jewelry designs are absolutely magnificent and edgy! A pure work of art no different than a piece of art hanging on your wall. Absolutely drool worthy!


Dizengoff 175, Tel Aviv
Mango Tree Website

MANGO TREE FACEBOOK PAGE

INSTAGRAM :  @mangotreejewelrystation


SMOOCH SMOOCH,
THE SAMUELS SISTERS- Always Naughty yet Always Nice ;)

PHOTOGRAPHER- Ariana Samuels