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Starbucks Teavana – Teas and more

January 23, 2017

Starbucks Teavana just came to Mumbai and I was fortunate enough to attend their launch. I have fond memories with Starbucks, whether it was while travelling to other countries or even some really good conversations at their outlets in Mumbai. And because I’m more of a tea person, I did get super excited about their Teavana range.

If you’ve been to the Starbucks at Fort, Mumbai you know the vibe there. It’s one of my favorite outlets in the city and that’s where the Starbucks Teavana launch gig was.

As part of the Starbucks Teavana range, they have a good mix of hot and cold beverages. I tried the Indian Spice Majesty and I must say it was really good. Infused with the flavor of Indian spices like cinnamon, star anise, cardamom and clove, the tea was really rich in flavor. And while this can be had with milk, I did quite enjoy it without any milk or sugar.

And the Starbucks Teavana Indian Spice Majesty was served with 3 varieties of tea cakes. One was Date and Walnut which was extremely soft and topped with a generous amount of walnuts. Then there was the Matcha and Vanilla Fusion Cake and this was a regular vanilla cake along with that strong matcha flavor. And lastly was the Ginger Cake which I absolutely loved.

As part of their cooler beverages, Starbucks Teavana range has 3 variants. One is their Hibiscus tea along with some Pomegranate pearls. I have loved their hibiscus tea in the past and so this one I did enjoy a lot. They also have a Black Tea with grapefruit and honey flavor. And an iced Matcha and Espresso fusion – it kind of feels like tea and coffee at the same time. Definitely one I recommend trying.

That was all the new stuff from the Starbucks Teavana range. Do try it out.

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1Above Lower Parel

Bar Casual Dining

January 23, 2017

Pleasant Mumbai night, good food, amazing cocktails and sheesha – that’s how I describe my time at 1Above. Oh, and what made the night more special was that it was an FBAI Soiree!

1Above is a newly launched placed in Mumbai. It is located at Kamala City in Lower Parel and has a beautiful terrace and indoor seating. The place serves food, drinks and sheesha.

Here is a little video from my visit to 1Above.

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When FBAI organizes a Soiree, you can be rest assured that it’s going to be a great night. They get together so many food enthusiasts and ensure that the night is legit lit! And because this place is so beautifully done, it definitely felt like a special evening.

1Above was serving some really great cocktails. Their bar is nicely done and the bartenders do go an extra mile in stirring up a great drink.

I also tried a lot of their finger food. Their nachos platter was absolutely delicious. Crisp nacho chips, cheese sauce and salsa that was just perfect. I absolutely enjoyed these.

They also had a vegetarian keema pav version which was again, really tasty.

And I also tried their Paneer Tikka which was super spicy but definitely appetizing.

1Above also serves sheesha in a variety of flavors.

I quite enjoyed my time at 1Above. If you are looking for a cool rooftop place to hang out around Lower Parel then this can be a great option. Their huge screens definitely make it a pick for watching some great sport, while you enjoy some good food and drinks. They do have a tiny indoor seating section, which seemed to be closed when I visited. All in all, a great place.

Let me know your favorite rooftop place in the city. I would love to visit it too 🙂

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Bombay Cocktail Bar

Bar

January 13, 2017

Andheri has a new party place – it’s Bombay Cocktail Bar!

I was fortunate to visit Bombay Cocktail Bar on their launch night and it was a super fun event. Swanky place, great music and an amazing vibe. That was my feel for Bombay Cocktail Bar. You should check out this little video from my visit!

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Bombay Cocktail Bar located at Andheri is quite a huge place. I quite liked their seating – almost feels like a balcony or stadium seating as it borders alongside the walls of the place. And in the center are some bar stools and tables so that there is enough space for people on the floor to either enjoy a drink or even dance to the music.

Across the dance floor is a pretty huge bar area which is absolutely well stocked. The bar men are constantly getting pretty interesting and quirky looking cocktails ready. You can enjoy a pretty wide variety of drinks here – ranging from vodka infused pani puri shots to a masala chai cocktail.

They do have food as well. You can enjoy not only some finger food and appetizers but also a full on Bombay style Kheema Pav!

If you are looking for a place to party, chill and have a good time around Andheri, then I definitely recommend Bombay Cocktail Bar. You should check out the place. It’s really nicely done. And they do have a lot of popular guest DJs playing some really cool music. I did have a nice time when I visited Bombay Cocktail Bar.

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Baker Street Twisted Jeera Khari

F&B

January 13, 2017

Chai and jeera khari is one of my most favorite combination. It redefines comfort food! So today I thought of sharing with you my thoughts on Baker Street Twisted Jeera Khari biscuits that I recently got my hands on.

Jeera Khari biscuits are available in various forms in the market. I decided to order the Baker Street Twisted Jeera Khari biscuits because they seemed to claim quality. I ordered these from Reliance Fresh Direct.

Packaging

The Baker Street Jeera Khari Biscuits come in this box and have all important details mentioned on all 4 sides.

The biscuits are further covered with this foil packing.

And when you cut open the foil packaging, you find the biscuits in this transparent plastic tray of sorts.

For me, this packaging doesn’t quite work. Khari biscuits are quite delicate and can easily break. So if the packaging was a bit more solid around the biscuits, may be this would stop them from breaking. And as you can see here, a lot of the biscuits were reduced to broken bits.

Ingredients

Wheat flour, Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil, Cumin, Bishops Weed and Salt.

Good thing about these is that they don’t have any maida. They also claim to be 100% vegetarian.

Taste and Quality

The Baker Street Jeera Khari Biscuits are nice and crispy. Maida does add a different level of fluffiness and crunch; but these do feel equally fresh and crispy. The jeera adds a subtle cumin flavor. They don’t feel over buttery like a lot of the maida ones do. The twisted shape of the jeera khari biscuits is quite nice. But personally I find the bow ones the cutest!

Nutritional Information

Price

Rs.50 for 150gm.

Expiry

6 months from manufacture

Do I recommend the Baker Street Jeera Khari Biscuits?

Yes I do! They are quite delicious. My only problem with them is their packaging. Other than that I am quite happy with the taste. And of course they are best relished with some good adrak chai.

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Romano’s JW Mariott Mumbai

Fine Dining Italian

January 6, 2017

Special occasions call for an even more special celebration. So I decided to head to Romano’s JW Mariott to celebrate a really special day.

We came to deciding Romano’s JW Mariott because we wanted to eat some good Italian food. And going by the looks of this place and whatever reviews I read, this seemed to be worth a try.

The entrance does give you a major Italian feel and because I visited them during the holiday season, the place was beautifully decorated. We had a reservation and the staff assisted us to our table.

The place is beautiful – open kitchen which is common to a lot of true Italian places. And the seating and ambience does spell a nice cozy dinner.

My first order was Minestrone Di Verdure. This had a ton of pesto in it, something which I’m gradually beginning to like. Minestrone soup does not always have pesto, but I quite enjoyed it in this.

With soup you get a portion of their fresh bread which was definitely something. It was a nice whole grain loaf which I quite enjoyed with some olive oil.

Next I wanted to try their Margherita Pizza – which for me is the truest test of good Italian Pizza. And it was definitely something! The pizza base was perfect – i mean slightly crunchy on the sides and a little softer towards the center. And the cheese was top notch. And so was the pomodoro sauce – just perfectly tangy. And topped with basil leaves which lend a subtle, yet noticeable flavor.

Then I moved straight to dessert and I was recommended the Vulcano Di Cioccolato which was a soft centered chocolate cake with some vanilla ice cream on the side. It was served warm, and if you have been following me you know that warm chocolate is my weakness. This was definitely one of the best one’s I’ve had.

I definitely enjoyed this place. I think the food was extremely delicious and my overall experience was also really good. Their staff is really kind and definitely ensures that you have a great time.

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Saffron Cream Mocktails with Marimbula Sherbet

F&B

January 2, 2017

I recently discovered Marimbula Sherbet and tried out a few easy mocktails with it. The one I have is the Saffron Cream flavor.

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Marimbula Sherbet has various flavors – Green Apple, Strawberry, Hazelnut, Paan, Lemon Tea and Saffron Cream are some of the flavors which seem interesting. Essentially these are sherbets with no natural fruit flavoring. You can add these to water, milk, soda or even mix them up with some liquor to make a drink of your choice.

The Saffron Cream Marimbula Sherbet is quite a rich in flavor. Saffron by itself has a distinct taste and fragrance. However, it is quite a niche flavor.

I think saffron goes best with milk based drinks. Saffron and Milk are a strong combination and the sherbet probably can be used for creating such drinks.

You will find a lot of Marimbula syrups and sherbets being used in restaurants and bars to create cocktails and mocktails. It’s an Indian brand and that comes across in the flavors they have.

Do check out the different flavors they offer here.

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Garde Manger Cafe – Healthy and Delicious!

Cafe

January 2, 2017

Garde Manger Cafe is a newly opened, cute and cozy cafe serving healthy yet delicious food. They have a pretty interesting menu which includes a whole lot of interesting dishes that are kind of altered with healthy ingredients. And the cozy interiors make the place feel even more inviting.

I tried out Garde Manger Cafe and really loved their food. I am not so much of a healthy eater, but their stuff was definitely a delight. So here’s everything that I recommend having at Garde Manger Cafe.

Mumbai Local

It’s literally bhelpuri made from chickpea, arugula leaves, paneer cubes and also has the regular ingredients like kurmuram, chopped onion and tomato. And chutneys added on top too – date and tamarind which is amazingly sweet and mint and coriander which adds that little chatpata flavor. Served in cute cones.

Roasted Tomato and Basil Soup

This soup is as healthy as it gets – tomato soup, with the pulp and a little basil flavor. All good!

Zesty Quinoa Salad

When wholesome Quinoa, lettuce, tomatoes, black beans mix with a fresh lemon vinaigrette, the salad ends up being super delicious. Full justice done to the name!

Cous Cous Upma

Cous Cous that has been tempered with some curry leaves, some mustard seeds and some chopped tomato. And some Indian spices. Definitely a super healthy but tasty option.

Black Rice Salad

I didn’t know black rice could be so delicious! This one’s topped with some serious veggies – bell peppers, tomato, red Cabbage, capers, green olives. And of course this too has that bursting lemon vinaigrette flavour going on.

Italian Caprese

This is Bocconccini cheese, cherry tomatoes, basil in a mix of balsamic vinegar and pesto. A dish of alternating flavors and the cheese is really good!

Chickpeas and Walnut Banana Pie

Warm and comforting! This is made from chickpea, banana and topped with walnuts. Definitely try this if you’re craving some warm sweet goodness.

Belgian Waffle

A whole grain waffle – yes that’s right. So may be a little less guilt. Drizzled generously with Nutella, dark chocolate and milk chocolate.
Muesli Peanut Butter Smoothie

Peanut butter smoothie with crunchy muesli. If you love your peanut butter, you may want to try this version of it too.
Anti Oxidant Smoothie

A glass of this and you end up feeling super fresh. It’s got mint, banana, apple juice and basil.

So these are my favorites from Garde Manger Cafe. Do try them out. They are located in Vileparle E.

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Thalassa Mumbai – Romantic and Delicious!

Casual Dining

December 28, 2016

Thalassa Mumbai is a fairly new eatery opened up in Khar. The Thalassa from Goa is iconic and it’s indeed a pleasure to welcome the same brand in my own city.

I recently visited Thalassa Mumbai and am completely in love with the place. The beautifully done entrance is something I just couldn’t take my eyes off. And because I went in the evening, I could see their romantic dim lights that go really well with their white and blue theme color scheme.

Seating wise they have all kinds of arrangements – right from a cozy table for two, to really huge cabanas. Their seating area includes 2 outdoor sections and one a.c section.

In terms of food, the Thalassa in Goa is known for it’s sea food specialities and meat varieties. And also probably limited vegetarian options. However, the Thalassa Mumbai has equal amount of options for both vegetarians and sea food lovers. They offer varieties of Greek and Mediterranean food which can be really delicious.

I pretty much loved everything I had here. Check it out!

Watermelon and feta salad

Tzatziki

Vegetarian souvlaki

Spaghetti Napolitan

Spana Korizo

Tropical storm

Watermelon juice

Chocolate Baklava

Tiramisu

Special mention for their Tiramisu – which is literally oozing of coffee liqueur and is really nice and creamy. Most certainly you should order this! Even the Tzatziki which is a cucumber and garlic dip is something that can be so simple yet so delicious. And it’s served with warm pita bread which feels really good.

Definitely hit up Thalassa Mumbai to try out some delicious food and also enjoy their vibe. It’s a beautifully calm place. I can imagine the Goa one being really gorgeous because of the location itself. But Thalassa Mumbai is definitely a notch above a lot of pretentious places out there. SugarSpiceNice recommended!

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Chill Scenes at Penthouzz Kandivali

Casual Dining

December 26, 2016

Penthouzz Kandivali makes for an awesome rooftop hangout, especially in this small amount of pleasant Mumbai weather. If you are in the suburbs, and need a place for sheesha, cocktails and some finger food and of course, great music then Penthouzz can totally be your spot.

I recently checked out Penthouzz Kandivali and to be very honest, I ended up having a really good time. I went on a Wednesday while they were hosting a Karaoke night. I did try out their food, drinks and even some sheesha. Here’s a little snippet from my visit. And if you watch this, you will definitely know why Penthouzz Kandivali makes for an awesome chill place!

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See – I told you! Penthouzz totally meets my criteria for a fun night! Coming to what I had here – I did sample a fair bit of their finger food which goes well with sheesha and hours of conversations. And I did try some really awesome mocktails as well.

Take a look at everything I tried at Penthouzz Kandivali!

Paan Julep

Bartender Specials

Bhakarwadi Chaat

Peanut and Cheeselings Chaat

Paneer Chirimiri

Paneer Tikka with Achari Mayo Piza

Butter Garlic Pizza

Peach and Mint Sheesha

This place is absolutely worth a visit. I personally feel the location can get pretty convenient if you want to stay put along the WEH and not take the trouble to go from East to West. Also, Penthouzz is open till super duper late and you can definitely take advantage of that on your binge night. I definitely recommend this place.

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FBAI Soiree at Cafe Mojo

Bar Casual Dining

December 26, 2016

The FBAI Soiree is an event where foodies from all over the city get together for a rather chilled out evening. Of course, it is but natural for us to be clicking away to glory; but the sheer number of people you meet at this event makes it so special. This is my first FBAI Soiree and I definitely think that these kind of meet-ups go a long way in shaping the ever-growing food community. So kudos to the entire FBAI team for that.

The FBAI Soiree was held at Cafe Mojo – new restaurant located in Mahakali, Andheri (E). Cafe Mojo did turn out to be the perfect venue – because of the sheer number of people, the place needed to be pretty spacious and accommodating. They have an indoor bar area, a small outdoor dinner area and a spacious rooftop kinda area with sheesha as well.

I ended up sampling a few of the vegetarian dishes while I was here and these were pretty good. Here’s what I tried:

These were Chilly Cheese Corn balls. Not the melt in your mouth variety but felt pretty wholesome. I ate way too many of these!

Grilled Pineapple

I absolutely love grilled pineapple – the sweet and slightly sour pineapple flavor in a spicy kinda, Indian sauce.

Vegetarian Pizza

These were mini pizza slices with capsicum, bell pepper, onion and loads of cheese, of course. And they had some really strong pepper going on as well. In fact the pepper made this pizza pretty hot!

This place has a really attractive bar. And you absolutely cannot miss their beer tap which is placed on almost every table. The music that was played was pretty good as well. It seems to be a place to unwind with drinks, music and sheesha and a little food, after a long day.

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Pleasant Mumbai night, good food, amazing cocktails and sheesha – that’s how I describe my time at 1Above. Oh, and what made the night more special was that it was an FBAI Soiree!

Andheri has a new party place – it’s Bombay Cocktail Bar!

Chai and jeera khari is one of my most favorite combination. It redefines comfort food! So today I thought of sharing with you my thoughts on Baker Street Twisted Jeera Khari biscuits that I recently got my hands on.

Special occasions call for an even more special celebration. So I decided to head to Romano’s JW Mariott to celebrate a really special day.

I recently discovered Marimbula Sherbet and tried out a few easy mocktails with it. The one I have is the Saffron Cream flavor.

Garde Manger Cafe is a newly opened, cute and cozy cafe serving healthy yet delicious food. They have a pretty interesting menu which includes a whole lot of interesting dishes that are kind of altered with healthy ingredients. And the cozy interiors make the place feel even more inviting.

Thalassa Mumbai is a fairly new eatery opened up in Khar. The Thalassa from Goa is iconic and it’s indeed a pleasure to welcome the same brand in my own city.

Penthouzz Kandivali makes for an awesome rooftop hangout, especially in this small amount of pleasant Mumbai weather. If you are in the suburbs, and need a place for sheesha, cocktails and some finger food and of course, great music then Penthouzz can totally be your spot.