How do you Break Abstain-ism...

How abt some 'Chicken Soup For Soul'??

.. Follow it up with some 'Beef Cordon Bleu Steak'

... And then wrap it all up with some sinful Chocolate!

All pics clicked @ a old Bangalore Fav - Juke Box. Chose this place cause wanted to show ma mom what a "English pub" looks like without scaring the hell outta her n then trying to gett her to taste something other than her usual suspects. But damn! she chose to stick with her 'holier than thou' veggies!!!! Brrrrrrrrrrrr .. So much for all my plans!

PS: While the Abstain-ism did end, hubbs n family couldn't unfortunately make the sabrimala trip due to some unavoidable-unfortunate circumstances :-/ May be next time?


Linking this to ABC Wednesday(A is for Abstain)! and Color Deckors weekend wrapup :)

Hotel Review: UpBeat!

Hmmm jus realized tht while there seems to be a overload of book reviews in last few weeks... The one topic tht seems to hv really taken backseat is food ~~ Ha the injustice of it! So heres a review of a small cozy place where ma frnd hosted her farewell party....

Hmm eva wondered how at times a evening tends to take on the v aura of the person hosting it even with no conscious efforts on anybodys part ~~ Elegant, Old- world charm, Gr8 Music(70s- 80s Goan\Country Music), Yumm Drinks, Gr8 Food, Lotta dancing n all this seemingly pulled off with no effort!

These words are the exact ones used to describe ma frnd by those who know her n co-incidence! The ones I would use to describe this small cosy place ~~ Upbeat @ Banaswadi - Bangalore! N while no word theres a huge exaggeration here are a few dampeners ~~ The starters - Prawns in Red Wine was jus perfect ~~ Cooked jus rt so tht the prawns oozes its natural flavour! But the main course ~~ Ma Fav ~~ Rice N Fsh Curry jus dint reach there! Ha thts the only grouse ~~ Otherwise the music, the ambiance (Jus a peppering of dim lights actually) and a dance floor(with no teengaers\men vying to show off their moves) lets u sit back n relax! N hey did I tell yea tht they supposedly host the ball dance few weekends....

Nope I do hv any pics to show off... But do drop in if u in tht part of the town... U wouldnt be disappointed!  N if u do, chk out their 'The Lady In Red' Cocktail ... I loved it!

A parting thot, how can a food post (A hotel review is a food post na) be complete without something to salivate on... so heres a click by ma hubbs (the creator .. N yea jus to get the point in I cut all those damn onions n tomatoes) of his Sunday morn breakfast!