You must have read about my travel on the expressway to Pune here. However the action over the two days is recorded in this post.
Immediately on entering Pune, we had to drop off some stuff at Neil’s aka Colonel sister’s place; but we decided to stop by Marz-O-rin on the way for some nice cold coffee (not cold but still tastes just as good) & chicken sandwiches (why O why can bombay not learn). Upon completing reached her place, woke her up from her snooze, delivered the stuff, chatted for a while before reaching our final destination Sunil Rogers (Neil’s Nephew) at Mudwa Road; Next to Magarpatta City. It was nearly 6.30 pm by then, so opted for a snooze before getting up at 8.00pm ready for some action. Since a couple of more friends were already there, opted for some kolhapuri food from Kaveri (unfortunately closed that day) so had to settle for some butter chicken & naans from another place preceeded by some Haig & budhani wafers & samosas. All in all good stuff. During this time, had got in touch with CNB aka Freegeek who introduced me to the Visa system in Bombay. And so cajoled him also into coming over.
The next day, Colonel had wanted to go on Satara road for some misal & vada, but was over ruled. We slept a little late & then on his insistence finally left for Post 91 where the Pune Jazz Club was meeting. Reached there much before time & except the projector plus the speaker were there. However, soon it started picking up with the who is who of Pune joining in (photography was frowned upon) but managed to get a couple of them.
At nearly 3, with Colonel buzzing thanks to Koch insisting on one more beer, we made our way to ABC farms. The idea was Sheesha – where jazz lovers meet up. Lovely place, though pathetic service – we had to get everything replaced with fresh stuff – they were keen on the firangs rather than serve us. And back home, via a dekho at Magarpatta city interiors. A power nap & we were ready to rock & roll again. Freegeek had called up to plan out something, but visitors had landed up, so had to communicate regrets.
However I had not counted on Colonel & Sunil his nephew, who managed to clear up the house by 8pm. Then pushing me to drive rushed to Kaveri to pick up Kolhapuri Mutton Rassa & Chicken Fry. On the way Freegeek was also asked to report quickly. And the evening commenced. Keeping an eye on Freegeek & Sunil’s age we called it a night early by 1 (the previous day was 3 am & Freegeek had gone to office straight:))
Monday dawned bright & early. With a list of things to pick up from Praveen (some achaar, masala); Budhani; Marz-O-rin; Kayani & bruns from some other place & we were ready to hit the Expressway!!!
- Sandwich & coffee
- Marz O rin sandwiches & coffee
- Neil aka Colonel
- Neil at Vilma’s place
- Vilma – Neil’s sister
- La Salatte
- La Salatte 1
- La Salatte 2
- The poured Haig
- Haig Evening
- Budhani Wafers
- Budhani Mutton Samosas
- Capt in full flow demo the Walk
- Capt Neville demonstrating the Air Hostess Steps
- Neville demonstrating the Air Hostess Walk
- Butter Chicken from Nandhini
- Chicken from Nandhini
- Kaali Daal from Nandhini
- Naan from Nandhini
- Sunil’s dining room – venue of both evenings
- CNB aka @freegeek
- Post91 venue of Pune Jazz Club
- Pune Jazz Club being set up
- Pune Jazz Club listening
- Mustache contest – Koch & Colonel at Pune Jazz Club
- Koch & Colonel buzzing away at Pune Jazz Club
- Sheesha – Jazz Wall
- Sheesha fried fries
- Multifried chips at Sheesha
- Sheesha – Pathetic Grill
- Puneri Brun to be had with Kolhapuri Mutton Raasa
- Mutton Rassa from Kaveri
- Kolhapuri Mutton from Kaveri
- Kolhapuri Chicken from Kaveri
- What a stupid sticker?
sounds like a great trip
Absolutely a fun trip after a long time.
Dud, you need a better camera. This mobile cam shot thing on the blog wont work forever. Cheers! 😉
~dinukaka
Oh.. The Haig effect, you mean.. Sure.. Cheers..
Could you give me the address of the place where you get these “Budhani Mutton samosas”?