W which I returned several times during my visit. Eastern Berlin itself is becoming much more appealing to tourists. before the Berlin Wall came down, it was isolated and bleak. But now it's becoming a trendy area with fashion- able boutiques, new construction and luxury hotels (three others besides the Hilton) and a new energy and vitality in the air. One of the liveliest places in Eastern Berlin is the old Jewish neighborhood, the Scheunenviertel, a popular place with lively cafes, avant-garde art events and a decidedly Jewish flavor. On Orananienburger, the heart of the area, stands one of the city's most famous landmarks, the beautifully - restored New Synagogue, with its gleaming domes visible from blocks away. With the synagogue as a mag- net, the entire street has become a c',ively center of activity. Not far from the synagogue is the Mendelson Cafe deliberately given its name to add cachet, even though the cuisine is continental but not Jewish. L And just around the corner is the Beth Cafe, which is strictly kosher. Right next door to the synagogue is Cafe Oren, which specializes in Israeli cuisine and has become one of the most popular restaurants in all of Berlin. Oren was named one of the top four restaurants in Berlin in a recent article in Hemispheres, the I -, American Airlines magazine. It's got- ten other rave reviews, too, and exten- sive television coverage. "Israeli food is very popular in Berlin," says Jossi Latte, the friendly co-owner who, like his partner Danny =Metzger, is an Israeli native. Their restaurant has a distinctive Israeli ambiance, with menorot on display, imported Israeli wines available even -,Israeli newspapers in the magazine rack and, of course, Israeli specialties on the menu, which is printed in Hebrew, German and English. No wonder it's a favorite with many of the estimated 1000 Israelis (who live in Berlin and with other Berliners, too. 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