09 November 2012, 08:13 AM IST
From cool, crisp Delhi, I send you warm wishes and light for Diwali. I sit under giant leafy trees in the garden as I write about my exciting eatabouts in Powai and Delhi and over 50 kilos of Zeba Kohli's solid chocolate Eiffel towers and chocolates which Delhi fell in love with.
CAFE BEAN GARU
Life gets even more exciting. Blind dates with foodie readers lead me to many a new joint. In response to my invite (in my column) to join me on blind dates, investment banker, Vishal Sharda responds with many a helpful tip on email (Cafe Bean Garu is thanks to him,) but unfortunately Vishal is unable to join us. Arkesh Ayyagiri (student of SIES College of Commerce and Economics, Sion) and Godlevea Pereira (from Vikhroli with a degree from IHM, Dadar) and I, follow Vishals advice and pop into the gleaming Haiko mall. This superb surprise is located on the first floor, plonked by the escalator, on a verandah. It has an open kitchen, which along with many a pure vegetarian Andhra dish also attempts many a mixed marriage. Start with their Chilled Herbal Ice Tea. Purists may cringe, but the Pesto Cheese Dosa actually tastes good and we all enjoy it's crisp and unique flavour and texture. While there are experiments with unusual combinations, the regular Idlis and Dosas, Podi tossed Idlis are well-made. Even the Chettinadu Curry is superb, it's the thick stew which disappoints while its accompanying spongy Dosas are yum. Malabari Curry, Stew and Curd Rice with pickle, Dosa also served here. We all love the crisp, melted Chocolate Dosa topped with nuts. I'm fascinated to hear about Arkesh's volunteer work at his college fest 'Fantasies' (Dec 7 and 8) with it's Bollywood theme. We end our adventure without a hole in our pocket (average price per dish `70) at this reasonably priced joint.
Where: Cafe Bean Garu, Level 1, Haiko Mall, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai.
Call: 4015 3258
Price: `400 for a meal for two.
FOOD 3.5 SERVICE 3.5 DÉCOR 2
MORE GOOD NEWS…
Some more good news… this one at the elegant and sprawling Italian restaurant of the Renaissance Powai. We pop in to Fratelli Fresh for a quick checkout of the new menu, as the Times Food Guide 2013 goes to press. The North Italian chef Vincenzo Zizza coaxes subtle and memorable flavours, be it the delicately poached Asian sole, Spinach and Citrus Vinaigrette, the Chicken Breast with Parma Ham enlivened with Chardonnay sauce or the unerringly made Irish Beef Fillet paired with melting Gorgonzola cheese. His homemade plump Cheese Ravioli in brown butter and parmesan is outstanding too. Must try the dessert of Fruit Pie set off with fiordilatte and marscapone icecream.
At the stylish Indian restaurant, the hugely talented chef Surjan Singh Jolly takes over and Nawab Saheb is revamped with a new menu inspired by more than nine years of research in the age-old royal recipes from the kitchens of Awadh, Mewar, Hyderabad and more.... Chef Jolly's star dishes are undoubtedly the Nallika Khaasa Salaan (chef's world famed Lamb Stew) and Daal Khaas Nawabi. Start your royal expedition with succulent dishes like Lobster Hari Miri Angara, Kakori Seekh Sheermal, Kathael Shami, Lagan ki Pasliyan, Gosht Biryani Oudhi, and many more kebabs and curries.
Where: Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel, 2&3B, Near Chinmayanand Ashram, Powai.
Call: 6692 7540/7777/8888
PARIS COMES TO DELHI
Having gone into second print within a few months of publication, 'A vegetarian in Paris' (A Times of India publication) was celebrated in a unique, flamboyant and special way by Madhu and Samyukta Nair at Le Cirque, the internationally renowned and iconic restaurant at the Leela Palace, Delhi. Le Cirque flew in special Black Truffles, rare cheeses and wines from France, and conjured amazing vegetarian dishes and delightful desserts too. Ooh! la! la!
Times Food Guide
Do you agree? Write your own review and give it a rating at timescity.com
Anda sedang membaca artikel tentang
Restaurant Reviews: Cafe Bean Garu
Dengan url
http://osteoporosista.blogspot.com/2012/11/restaurant-reviews-cafe-bean-garu.html
Anda boleh menyebar luaskannya atau mengcopy paste-nya
Restaurant Reviews: Cafe Bean Garu
namun jangan lupa untuk meletakkan link
Restaurant Reviews: Cafe Bean Garu
sebagai sumbernya
0 komentar:
Posting Komentar