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Thursday, May 14, 2015

Sunday Brunch At Lutyens Cocktail House - Review

Recently I had the opportunity to go out for brunch in a nice place nestled somewhere on Janpath (New Delhi) - it was a bit hard to locate because Google refused to show it on the map but if you do go there it's situated close to the Le Meridian hotel on 22, Janpath. Its two floors above the Jaguar showroom.

So after oogling at the stunning Jaguars I headed to the second floor taking the stairs. There is construction going on on the first floor so it might not look too pleasing when you walk up the stairs if you go there in the coming week or so.

But once you reach the restaurant a lovely ambience greets you. Grey walls with books, model cars, lots of mirrors, and pictures of architectural marvel make for a nice colonial feel. I went there on a Sunday so it was nice and quiet (I hate eating food in a very noisy place). The seating is nice and comfy with different sitting options available. I chose to relax on the cushy couch.

Sunday Brunch At Lutyens Cocktail House

The location is perfect for a relaxing brunch with ample light filtering in the large glass window wall that looks out onto the street. There are nice touches of books - I even found one that was like an encyclopedia on Tofu! They have chairs with a back that resembles a helm.

A Food Odyssey Called Singapore

Singapore is a place known for its tourist attractions. From the rides in Sentosa to the awesome birds at the Bird Park, Singapore has always attracted tourists from across the globe. I have been fortunate to have lived in Singapore for a short duration and also visited the place as a tourist.

It was during my first visit to the city that I realized that Singapore is not just about the wonderful sightseeing it offers. Singapore is a host to people from many parts of the world. As a result it has become a haven of food, a multi-cuisine paradise. Singapore boasts of over 20,000 eating joints and is called the food capital of Asia. Singapore offers food from China, Malaysia, Thailand, Japan, Korea, India along with dishes from other parts of the world. Being an island nation this place if famous for its sea food.

A Food Odyssey Called Singapore

My first tryst with Singaporean food was in its food courts. I'm a pure vegetarian and was quite surprised to find various options in the food courts of Singapore. Food courts exist throughout the city. Most of them are housed inside malls and are air conditioned. I remember eating at a food court near the Indian Embassy once, I had a dish made of tofu cooked in mango gravy. I loved that dish and would love to go back to have it. I also remember visiting this large eating place called the Food Republic very famous for its hawker carts and hokkien mee fried noodles.

A Food Odyssey Called Singapore: Food Courts

Moving over to the place known as Little India (Serangoon road) - the place famous for its gold shops, shops selling electronics and also for the well known shopping hub called Mustafa. But if you do visit this place then you cannot miss out some authentic South Indian cuisine. I used to frequently visit this place whenever there was a desire to have delicious South Indian food. There are tiny restaurants selling dosas, idlis and filter coffee - another great option for vegetarians.

An Afternoon Of Gastronomical Delight - Ambrosia Bliss - Restaurant Review

I had visited this restaurant a few weeks back but the post never got published because my grandpa fell sick and he is no longer with us. He was a fearless man who lived life his style without a hint of worry of what others thought. He always had stories of his times in the British Raj and he believed that our government and civic system is strong and helpful. He loved his evening tea and his stroll in the market nearby where he would chat up everyone he met.

Saluting his spirit I am back to what I love doing. I know he must be narrating his stories wherever he is blessing us in every way.
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Nestled in L-Block Connaught Place, New Delhi is a sprawling restaurant called Ambrosia Bliss. It boasts of two garden terraces, a dining area, a bar and even a conference area. There is a reception with a nice lighting done in the backdrop.

The seating is comfortable and when I visited one of the garden terraces had a private party going on. The area was large enough to seat atleast 20 adults. I chose an area close to the huge glass windows where I could enjoy my meal under the sun but without the extremely cold breeze blowing outside.