A place that had been hearing a lot about from friends; but was always avoiding thanks to not being really a music lover, so to say.

Finally Dharmesh a permanent forced me to land up one day a couple of months ago.

Landed up, paid the cover charge and went in, to be hit by a blast of air conditioning and music.

Had a couple of beers, an old fashioned & some french fries & left by 9 pm.

The next time around went when some football match was playing, tried it again.

Skipped the beer, since had like the old fashioned earlier, went straight for it accompanied by some mini burgers and assorted platter of veggie stuff.

Tried their Mojito also, which was good and so now can really conclude:

They make some of the best cocktails in town, finger food is good, whilst may not really be a place to try out for dinner; music & sound is good.

Will definitely recommend and visit again for an old fashioned:)

Mathuradas Mills Compound,
Opposite Kamala Mills Compound,
Entrance from Tulsi Pipe Road,
Lower Parel, Mumbai
Tel : 61586158, 65251716, 4033230

Formerly Papillon Park, Opp. Tata Power House, New Link Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Blue makes you see Red

Lovely location, ambiance but extremely disappointing in terms of food. The chinese is below par. Moghlai a little better. The only saving grace was the chef’s recommendation for the day. The papads came burnt & the staff threw major attitude.

Lokhandwala Market Lane, Near Swami Samarth Temple, Lokhandwala, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Bar Bar Jao!

A bar which has it’s regulars who come & sit thru the evening. Not a place where one would take the family, unless it has completely changed in the past 4-6 months. But the food is decent, no short change on drinks & AC works well…..On a binge what else do you need?

Tunga International, MIDC Central Road, Andheri (E) Mumbai Ph 66921212, 66726672

One of the oldest around the area. Between the 2 tunga’s we had to survive till the recent past when the other restaurants opened & the 5 stars came in.

Good decent punjabi food, with lightening fast service, typical of the shetty motto of Velocity is what drives the business, the nos of times they manage to change customers on one table, so you will always have someone hovering around asking if they can bring a repeat.

The service may have been slack late afternoons or early evenings & if only food:)

Saturday evening in Viman nagar, Pune - absolutely not happening & had to wait to pickup my daughter from Symbiosis test.

With a bit of asking around on twitter, found Zara - The Tapas Bar.

Directions were a bit lopsided, however reached there quickly. Drizzling, we were happy to find parking, peaceful with OK music, something we were looking for.

Zara, the chennai based new Spanish restaurant, tries to look exactly like you expect with photos of matadors, flamenco dancers adorn the walls. Menu pretty nice, but not quite there, maybe we did not order extensively though it serves nachos, lasagna, Stroganoff. Service was attentive without being intrusive.

We ordered Queso Frito Con Salsaq Pica; Vegetable Nachos & found all of them equally good.

A total of Rs. 1300/- for all of this.

AND yes definitely on my to visit place when in Pune

Lunkad Skycruise , Near Symbiosis International School, Off New Airport Road, Viman Nagar, Pune Tel:40159511

Mahesh Lunch Home

Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, Mumbai
Phone: (22) 56955554

Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

A bit of posh version than the fort one. Stick to the time tested manglorean stuff, bombil, crabs & sea food, though the sukka chicken is also good. Do not repeat NOT try the useless chinese & other mixture stuff. Lovely service, good drinks, but long waiting after 9.30 pm. However except during monsoon, can wait outside. With the Pay & Park outside, I understand that one picks up the beer/drink & has it in the car whilst waiting for the nos to be called, never tried it though & in particular now with the check going on round the corner:)

Tangy Tamarind

41 Pali Hill (Rukson Cuisine), Bandra (West), Mumbai
Phone: (22) 26481094

Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

quiet place on the 2nd floor with nice round tables that are not occupied most of the evenings. Visited it a couple of times. They have good crisp nachos & garlic bread with cheese. Pasta was decent but can be improved upon. However the one in white sauce was much better. The drinks OK priced but no accompaniments so you have to order. The mughlai/indian mini meal is sufficient for 1 person since it comes with parathas. All in all a convenient place to go with a couple of business associates or a loved one, where the idea is to spend time & not gorge. The service is good & they let you drink in peace if you tell them.

Garden Court

Veera Desai Road,
Opp. Swimming Pool
Andheri (West), Mumbai
Phone: (22) 26770318, 26770253

Ratings: 5 stars (out of 5)

An extremely friendly, well located restaurant for the past decade or so. Troublesome to get a table most of the days post 1 pm & 8pm though once in it is worth it. Quite spacious, laid out tables that allow quite a bit of privacy. The menu is exhaustive & portions enough for 2 people. Family dominated in the evenings & kitty in the afternoon. The innovative special veg & non veg dishes are well worth a try most of the time. The service is exceptional most of the times. Definitely worth a visit….Consistency at its best.

Oasis Restaurant And Bar

Next To Shoppers Stop, S.V Road, Andheri (West), Mumbai
Phone: 26205205 / 26209471 / 26284213
Category: Food & Dining, Restaurants

Ratings: 4 stars (out of 5)

Same family as Green House of Vile Parle East. Good place to relax over a couple of chilled beers. Good quantity in starters, main course pretty consistent. Known more for the regulars in spite of it being on the main road. Attentive staff willing to provide that extra bit of service. Definitely worth a visit to make it regular:)

Vanilla Cafe And Garden Grill

Cliffton Trishul Building Link Road, Near Fame Adlabs, Andheri (West), Mumbai
Phone: (22)67109070/9100/4411
Category: Food & Dining, Restaurants

Ratings: 3 stars (out of 5)

Visited it last saturday. A good calm place with decent music & good service. Food nothing to write home about. A lot of items on the menu had either been discontinued (surprising for a cafe that has recently opened) or was not available. Imagine not having buns for burger on a saturday!! at 9 pm. My fav challenge of margarita let me down - first I was asked whether I want it with liqour?? then after repeatedly reminding him for a frozen one was served cold one!!