I had visited this more than a year ago for drinks and had liked it. We had been planning to go out for brunch and decided to try it out, as it came recommended by a couple of other friends. We made bookings for 12 by Saturday evening.

On reaching there Sunday afternoon, the place was crowded and the desk was puzzled with our reservations. The manager had no clue, whilst the waiter ‘Vikram’ tried to ask somebody to vacate/move so that our party could be accommodated. The reason given was that a lot of these tables were filled with “SnapDeal” offers. Read the rest of this entry »

A place in Raghuvanshi mills, right opposite our office, but had never got a chance to visit the place, till a friend from Bangalore popped over.

Off we went, took a professional look at The Good Earth store and then climbed up the stairs. Loved the old warehouse feel & look of the place. A blast of chilled air with variety of perfumes hit us as soon as we entered the place, looked like all the SoBo ladies had decided to have their Kitty parties that day.

Got a table quickly and ordered a glass of red and some bruschettas, whilst reading through the menu.

We ordered the Paprika dusted grilled chicken - creamy, mildly garlicky with potato wedges. The chicken was soft & succulent, worth trying. A Chicken sandwich which was just perfect, with tomato and mascarpone cheese risotto which was more or less okay, but needed some chilly flakes & Tabasco.

All in all a good couple of hours spent over lunch. And that reminds me, that I had promised my wife that I would take her there.

Raghuvanshi Mills Compound,
Lower Parel, Mumbai
Tel 65285284, 24951954

06-A, Royal Classic, New Link Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Good going Bad?

Was a lovely place to lounge around once upon a time. Their poppers, dal & roti were a good combo. But tried it out a couple of weeks back, & went popping right out. Guys you need to recreate the mystique all over again….

Fun Republic, Level 3, Opposite Laxmi Industrial Estate, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Frangi ho ya Firangi

One of those places where the wife managed to visit first & give the signal…..Some friends had overseas visitors & all of them decided to celebrate.

Guess they took pity on me, at home with a torn ligament, sent the passat over to pick me up in style. Getting down, was mistaken by two ladies for a singer……accompanied to the level 3, where the greeter & chini mini threw some attitude, but Luck favors….the manager of the place, an old sun n sand friend whisked me & the ladies right in. Bid them good bye & sat with boys & girls to have a time…

Tried out a variety of starters all of them uniformly good, however the sauces, dips were severely lacking, had to constantly ask for refills.

After a gala time, demolishing a couple of bottles of fancy wine(don’t ask the names); whiskey, tequila & what have you, paid(this is one amount that will be imprinted) but WTF someone else’s entertainment bill….however luckily, checked the total…& lo there was a service charge quietly tucked in, so did restrain ourselves on the tip factor.

Overall a good place, where would definitely visit again, but the loud music puts you off, the mix of music does not go with the decor, service needs to be brushed up, particularly on a tuesday.

Will check it out when a buddy Keith vegas plays there.

Infiniti Mall, 2nd Floor, New Link Road, Oshiwara, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Nope maybe on a monday

Angrez chale gaye, inko chodd gaye.

Okay place, with too loud music, suddenly hovering over to take order when you are not ready & then disappearing till god knows when.

Had a warm discussion regarding my wearing a shorts…don’t know what is their problem when my wife does not mind….

Ok if you want to have a drink whilst waiting to go for a movie

Shop No. 8, Om Apts, Sundervan Complex, Off SAB Lane, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Paaji Italiano

Reading the great reviews, had been meaning to check this place out…..Was on pick up duty for my daughter from her dance class & convinced her that this was the IN place etc. etc.

We were the only people there, but as my daughter says’ place, layout, bicycle on the wall rocks’

She asked for Caipirojca - from the young lad - with a dhoni type pigtail - and was mightily impressed that he pronounced it correctly, gave her the ingredients & served it chilled…had mint & was worth the couple of sips I managed to steal.

Suffering from cold & fever, I opted for chicken manchow soup. Came piping hot……the first spoonful…..ecstasy….hot, tasty with chicken in every spoon….blew the cold & sinus wide open.

Followed this up with bruschetta - completely differently than other places, cheese seemed to be missing but had a unique flavour of its own. And the quantity was large - think 8 pcs, so acted like an Ender than a starter.

But had already ordered the standard try out - Margherita Pizza - A large size again, enough for 1 person’s full meal. Extremely biscuity thin crust, with just the right amount of cheese, made me think of the one I had at the Taj President years ago….

Too stuffed to do anything else except leave, looked at the sweets lustfully on the way out.

The service was extremely friendly, a tad slow, but then we were in a hurry & the Sardarji smiling away the compliments & asking us to visit again….which we shall do…..since it Rocks!

Dream Plaza, C-18/21 Dalia Estate, off New Link Road, Andheri (W), Mumbai

Sports!

Good place, been there twice, once with the boys & another for a friend’s son 18th birthday party.

Good friendly service, excellent finger food, though the dinner menu could have been much better.

Ambiance is pretty good & the place pumps up the blood when there is sports on the screen….

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.

Tosa

Tejpal Road, Vile Parle (East), Mumbai
Phone: 26103310
Category: Food & Dining, Restaurants

Ratings: 5 stars (out of 5)

Been there couple of times. Consistent food, surprisingly the mexican also. Some specialities like bajri rotla with sabzi, Khichhiyu, gatte ki sabzi are excellent. The home made icecream is excellent. The service is quick & personalised. Worth a repeat any time. Can give Swati & Soam a run for their money, but fortunately all of them are in different areas:)

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!!