Tuesday, 18 September 2012

Hungry is the Word !!

Zara - The Tapas Bar @ 3rd Flr South City Kolkata 


This place another favorite on my list of eating out in Kolkata, we have become " Practically  Regulars there every third week its Zara Calling !! 

Interiors of Zara 

This is where the Cock Tails are served Up !! Bar Area 

Little bit of story telling :P Shopping at Forever New made us so exhausted we decided to go for lunch and have sub way but we landed up here ... Its like Zara was calling :P :P We decided to have a Combo Lunch Non Veg -345 and Veg 245 ( It included One Beer or Mock tail , One Soup , One Starter, One Main Course and Desert ) Yup so much for this price !! couldn't say NO 

Mock Tail - Royal Smile ( Mixture of  Guava , Lemon , Pine Apple and Cranberry Syrup ) Its sure tasted Royal to US !!

I love Zara because there Music sets the Right Mood for eating ! and in the evening they have a live DJ playing House, Trance
Sea Food Minestrone - with Bryan Adams playing in the background it felt Cloud No -9
 
Cheese Stuffing with Corn and Veggie's and that Tomatoes cut up finely with Lemon Juice

Sausage with Bar B Q Sauce and Mash Potatoes  

Main Course - Fish Florentine ( which is baked fish with spinach fillings  )

Blackened Chicken with Potato Mash and Cole saw 
Vanilla Ice Cream , Warm Brownie with Chocolate Sauce
Ending with a Happy Tummy and a Beautiful Painting 





Monday, 10 September 2012

South Indian Aroma

Tamarind The True Flavor of South India @ 177 Sarat Bose Road Kolkata




Tamarind has a Grand Earthy Entrance... the structure is so beautiful and the cravings are telling you a story about South India , though the restaurant has North Indian as well but we were eager to try the South Indian Cuisine 


God's and Goddess welcome's you to a Grand Feast 


Earthy Decor of the Main seating area , If you request them they also serve you in the Traditional Banana Leaf ( call in advance to be served ) I love eating in the Banana Leaf food tastes even more better :D :D 



You would be enchanted by seeing the Carving's and Wall Hanging's around you


They welcome you with Traditional Butter Milk - with Roasted Curry Leaves, Mustard Seeds 


Water served in the Traditional Cooper Glasses 


You would need at least 5 mins searching for what you want to eat because there are alot of menu's to choose from ... so we went the simple way ... Brainy US ...we asked the server's what's your Best Dishes on the Menu ( naturally they said everything is good which truly it is ) So here it is 

MULUGATWANNY SOUP (Srilanka) Thick lentil soup with a touch of lime


For starter we had SHRIMP 65 (Andhra) - 
Shrimps marinated with Andhra spices and deep fried with crushed curry leaves. Served with lemon wedges


From the Left - Chicken Chettinad , Right Kai Kari Pulao Above ERACHI CURRY (kerala)
Mutton cubes in an authentic Kerala style coconut based gravy 


Appam - Plain


ELANEER PAYASAM ( Its like Kheer ) 

You must try this Place !! if your in Kolkata and cant be in South India step in here 








Wont Burn a Hole in your Pocket !!

Super Snack Bar @ Loudon Street 
(Opposite Aqua Java ) Kolkata

This place wont burn a Hole in your pocket , Even if you take 10 friends to eat ... and its good veg food for the veggie's 


There menu is super cost savings for youngsters who are on a budget and the adults as well


They have an ice cream counter , juice counter as soon as you enter and after you finish your meal ... A Pan counter outside 


                        Idli , Sambar and Coconut Chutney
Idli's are soft and melt away in your mouth.... its like eating cotton candy minus the sweet :P I have visited this place so many times the freshness of the food is top standard, you wont get stale food in here for sure. 


                              Special Coconut Chutney 


Plain Vada , they also have curd vada , masala vada , vada sambar dip


                          Cheese Tomato Masala Dosa 



Chola Batura .... yum yum !!


After a lovely meal End It with a Fresh Juice - Pomegranate


Orange Blossom and Lemon Juice !! 

We paid Rs635 for a meal with 4 people 



Friday, 7 September 2012

My Favorite Hang Out :D

Aqua Java @ Loudon Street , Kolkata



My Favorite Hang Out Aqua Java ... Lets Coffee that's correct Its all about relaxing with your Friends Great Food , Hip Music , Awesome Drinks ( not alcoholic ) :P  and lets not forget Hookah 


Thats where the Yummy Tummy food is made ... Behind the counters Java Magic happens !! 


Interiors are Fun and Hip 


Look up at the ceiling and these beautiful creations are Mesmerizing 


A for Aqua Java 


Aaahhh Hookah there are alot of flavors ( My favorite Pan Rasna Mint ) and the Super Cool name for another Hookah Axe on the Beach must try that when your there !!


You have list of Hot and Cold Beverages but I Love Mojito its refreshing and its made with love .....


Creamy White Saucy Cheesy Pasta with Chicken :D :D Make my world go round and round 


Last but not the least Chocolate Brownie with Chocolate Sauce ( and this time it was all for ME no sharing is caring :P ) 


This is the outside View of Aqua Java you can also sit here and create your Java Time's 

I want to mention Manoj he is an employee of Aqua Java he is the most sweetest person and has the most warmest smile .... and service from him is Served up with a Big Smile 

Tuesday, 4 September 2012

Struck by Stars

 Star Struck @ 4th Floor, Forum Mall, 
Elgin Road Kolkata 


I love this Restaurant !! You feel like you have entered into Old Hollywood Days , It feels like your coming into the Hollywood Chinese Theater 

Living it up The West Way !! 



Wild Wild West 


James Bond 007 

One day I'll fly away

Leave all this to yesterday.... My favorite song from the movie 


I wanted to keep this Image simple because Audrey Hepburn is so Beautiful that she does not need a border or a decorative piece around her ... Breakfast At Tiffany's is my favorite movie and so makes this image




I love Color and The Menu is so Vibrant ... Categorizing the Cuisine 


Chilly Chicken Fried Rice ( yup its a combination with Chilly Chicken pieces and Rice ) and Sweet and Sour Chicken 


Veg Hakka Noodles and Veg Manchurian 


Veg Kebab Platter ( Aloo , Paneer ) 


Fish and Chips !! ( Sorry for the Red Sauce on the fish was trying an experiment with Sweet and Sour Sauce which actually tasted good ) 

I love the Restaurant and The Service , It also has a Hookah Bar and Privy Lounge is just a Door Away