On a quick trip to Baroda, decided to try out Ginger Hotel.

We reached Baroda in the evening around 6.30 pm. The check in was smooth. The Parking space was reasonable in the basement. Went up to the room. The AC was bad. The maintenance came by, the reception came by all with different version that did not seem to jell somehow. Read the rest of this entry »

Sundar the ever perfectionist, had announced his arrival to Mumbai nearly a month in advance.

As usual it looked as if everyone was too lazy to coordinate the entire effort, with details flying back & forth but nobody taking the initiative.

With a idea of calling Milind, Manisha, Sumir etc. over to Mumbai & make it a good reunion.

Milind confirming his arrival. Tushar already on his visits to mumbai (already participant in the earlier one 22nd april) confirms that he would be available.

Closer to the date, Doc decides he does not want to grace the occasion.

AND mercy, I am down with fever, cold that gains complete control over my speech, so I can no longer be a part of the merry gang!!

Sundar announces his arrival to me, Tushar, Sarabjit, Husseni, Sonal, Sunita. But as wonders shall never cease, everyone calls each other up, enquiring about what is to be done?

With Sarabjit & Sunita not answering their emails, cellphone, text; it remains my constant sms push to husseni & tushar (but pushing a car on the highway, husseni has lost his cell phone).

Finally aided by the local ENT (good one actually, who said that it is my shouting to baroda that led to this problem with the throat), push by Nippa (since she had to answer my phone) a super human effort by me, that I manage to speak with Husseni & Tushar - Viola - we have agreed to a place - PREETAM da Dhaba in Dadar - midway for sundar & radhika; husseni & rosemin as well as sonal & tushar(tg); tushar & hiren; me & nippa. We were optimistic till the 3rd that Sunita would be contacted. Personally I had given up on Saberjet, since there was absolutely no response from him. Read the rest of this entry »

“Two’s company, three’s … a hindi movie”

“I dont think so, therefore I’m probably not”

“Friends may come and go, but enemies tend to accumulate”

“Few women admit their age. Few men act theirs” Read the rest of this entry »

Inder Residency

Ellis Bridge, Ellis Bridge, Ahmedabad
Phone: 079-26565222, 26423240

Ratings: 2 stars (out of 5)

The restaurant in the hotel leave a lot to be desired. Even a basic iced tea is messed up. The service is atrocious to say the least. Most of the clientèle seems to be the seminar crowd. A serious let down from its yesteryears.

Vishalla

Opp. Vasna Tolnaka, Vasna, Paldi, Ahmedabad
Phone: 26602422, 26600919
Ratings: 5 stars (out of 5)

One of my all time favorites. Reach there by 7 pm. Wander around, drink their smoky chaas or jal jira. Look at the mehndi artiste, garba etc. And then sit down for a Meal that never ends, as also does not allow you to get up till you are stuffed with, variety of vegetables, roti(phulka); bajra roti; khichdi farsan & finally sweet to top it up.

The Green House

M.G. Bungalow, Paldi, Ahmedabad
Phone: 079-25506899
Ratings: 5 stars (out of 5)

A large elaborate menu providing local gujarati, rajasthani farsan, meals, sweets as also unique mix of mexican dishes. Lovely open air place to chill out for a couple of hours.

Sheeba Restaurant

Opp.Navrangpura Telephone Exchange, Navrangpura H.O, Ahmedabad
Phone: 079-26469921
Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

The Indian food has been consistent over the years; particularly the chicken masala; butter chicken & Dal tadka.

TGB

White House, Behind Ranjit Petrol Pump, Navrangpura H.O, Ahmedabad
Phone: 264449831
15 Feb 2008 Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

The Great Bhagwati is truly great in terms of its variety; consistency & quality of food - from snacks to a complete meal. What is surprising that they are able to maintain the quality at places where they undertake catering also.

7/1/2008
Criticism turns to advice ONLY when lt is accepted - give people a chance to take your advice.

11/1/2008
In a world dominated by constant negotiation, there is one hard & fast rule. It isn’t the one who wants something less who has the advantage. It’s the one who appears to want it less. Read the rest of this entry »

Angeethi

Above Mcdonalds, Station Road, Vile Parle (West), Mumbai
Phone: 67251136
Category: Food & Dining, Restaurants

Ratings: 5 stars (out of 5)

They have a VFM afternoon Buffet on sundays, whilst the a la carte is pretty good to excellent. One of the few restaurants that got a Margarita right! three times I have been there. Some of the unique deserts were also pretty good. Been there more than thrice trying it out with buffet, afternoons, evenings & found the food & service consistently good. Remains open till 1 am