Not many details to write about this cafe except that it has the best bubble tea and Mochi ice cream ever! A great place to sit and catch up with friends for hours (they will never kick you out). I used to spend hours here with my college friends sipping on tea and playing the various board games offered by the cafe. In bubble teas, my personal favorite is the Taro milk tea with boba. In Mochi, I love the green tea flavor...
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Sonsie, Newbury Street, Boston
Sonsie, in my opinion, is one of the "cutest" restaurants on Newbury Street. Often frequented by Ben Affleck and other celebrities, Sonsie has a good selection of international food and amazing service. The cafe section faces the street and offers a true European dining experience. I have always been a fan of the thin-crust pizzas. On my most recent visit, I started with the Olives dish (warm assorted, flageolet puree, rosemary, citrus, grilled flat bread) and the Spinach salad (Fuji apple, aged cheddar, golden raisins, sunflower seeds, poppy seed dressing). The latter was splendid! For main, I had the Mushroom brick-oven pizza, containing caramelized onion, mozzarella and brie cheese. It was slightly on the sweeter side, but still good. We ventured elsewhere for dessert, but I have heard the bread pudding is delicious!
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Piola, Brickell, Miami
'Famosi per la pizza' (famous for pizza) is exactly what Piola is. Originating in Italy, Piola has restaurants in over ten countries and offers delicious, thin-crust pizzas. The menu has a selection of over 40 different types of pizza, each individually sized at 12-inches. After much debate, I ordered the Napoli which contained: Mozzarella fior di latte, anchovies (subbed with artichokes), black pitted olives
topped with sun dried tomatoes and fresh basil. I found the portion to be quite large for what I'm used to, but it tasted so yum that I ended up finishing the entire thing. The drinks were reasonably priced and tasted good as well ($5 Bellinis and Mimosas). For dessert, we wanted to try something different so went for the Coppa Piola (vanilla ice cream served in a biscuit cup, topped with warm chocolate sauce). The ambiance was excellent for a casual catch-up (spent two hours there) and I enjoyed the upbeat music as well. If you're in the area and craving a good, gourmet style pizza- search no more.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Thai House, South Beach, Miami
Fresh Basil |
Pad Thai |
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Yard House, Coral Gables, Miami
Buffalo Wings (Gardein) |
Wednesday, July 18, 2012
Skye, Jakarta
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Located on the 56th floor of the Menara BCA Building, Skye offers a stunning view of Jakarta by night. Divided into two sections, one side hosts a restaurant and the other a lounge. I wasn't able to eat at the restaurant so can't comment on the food, but the lounge experience was great! I also tried Patron XO Cafe (Patron silver tequila combined with coffee and chocolate) for the first time and absolutely loved it!
Patron XO Cafe |
View from Skye |
Labels:
Jakarta
Location:
Jakarta Capital Region, Indonesia
Amuz, Jakarta
Menu |
Chef Marx preparing the Black Truffles |
Chilled Celery Root Terrine |
Labels:
Jakarta
Location:
Jakarta Capital Region, Indonesia
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Tulip Restaurant & Lounge, Seminyak, Bali
Tulip Restaurant & Lounge |
Assortment of mezzes |
pleasant and offered a relaxed, Mediterranean lounge feel. To drink, I had the Tulip Exotic cocktail (Bacardi, coconut liqueur, banana juice, and watermelon juice). We stuck to the mezze plates and appetizers and freshly baked bread was supplied in abundance. Some of the mezzes sampled were:
Muttabal - roasted eggplant, yogurt, tahini, garlic
Haydari - fresh and dry mint, yogurt garlic
Antep Ezme - minced tomatoes, onion, chili, pepper, parsley, olive oil
Humus Istanbuli - boiled chickpea puree, cumin, garlic
Beetroots - marinated and boiled with red wine vinegar, garlic, and lemon
The Mushroom Casserole was also excellent (button mushrooms sauteed with tomatoes, capsicum, and onion, topped with mozzarella cheese). The restaurant had an exotic selection of Shisha including ones that were juice, milk, vodka and whiskey based. We opted for a milk based one with double apple flavoring and it was really good. Overall, a superb restaurant and worth a visit if you're looking for an unconventional meal in Bali!
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Potato Head Beach Club, Seminyak, Bali
Infinity pool facing beach (night time) |
Covered section |
Pool side seating |
CasCades, Ubud, Bali
Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot |
Pimpala Road, Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, 2009
Beetroot feta salad: Spring beetroot, baby herbs, walnuts, feta cheese, chervil, and lemon oil sherry vinegar
Beetroot Feta Salad |
Chocolate Brulee |
Beras Merah |
Vegetarian cannelloni |
Custom vegetarian pasta requested to be made spicy
Kahlua Panna Cotta dessert
Chocolate brûlée dessert
Everything tasted excellent. I loved the Kahlua Panna Cotta - definitely a must try! Do visit CasCades if you're in Bali and looking for a serene and satisfying meal!
Monday, July 9, 2012
Bye bye Bombay... My tummy will miss you!
Sadly, my posts for Bombay have come to an end till I'm back again... Below is a select list of other restaurants that I was not able to blog about, but do recommend:
Sanchos, Bandra - Great Mexican food; Love the fiesta nachos, enchiladas, and tres leches cake
Cafe Zoe, Lower Parel - Continental; a MUST visit for unique atmosphere!
Moshe's, Cuffe Parade - Continental; Try the Dukkah fondue and Molten or Gooey chocolate cake
Kebabs & Kurries, ITC Hotel Parel - Indian
Olive Bar & Kitchen, Mahalaxmi or Bandra - Continental; Amazing Sunday Brunch in Bandra
Cafe Mangi, Bandra - Italian; Love the salads and pizzas
Tasting Room, Lower Parel - Continental; Mushroom frappe and Watermelon & Feta salad are good!
Smoke House Deli, Lower Parel - Continental; Great pastas, risottos, and Sangria
Thai Pavilion, Cuffe Parade - Best Thai food in the city
Indigo Deli, Lower Parel, Colaba, or Bandra - Continental; Love the freshly baked chocolate chip cookies
Cafe Ivy Wine Bar & Bistro, Bandra - Amazing and cheap wines!
Under the Banyan Tree, Peddar Road - Open air cafe
Bungalow 9, Bandra - Continental
Pritam, Dadar - Indian; Best black dal
Le 15 Patisserie, Lower Parel - Cupcakes and Macaroons
Yogurtbay, Bandra - Frozen yogurt
Theobroma, Colaba - Brownies and quick bites
Ayub's or Bade Miyan for rolls
Okay, I realized this list could go on and on. Get in touch with me for more suggestions and/or further details! :-)
Sanchos, Bandra - Great Mexican food; Love the fiesta nachos, enchiladas, and tres leches cake
Cafe Zoe, Lower Parel - Continental; a MUST visit for unique atmosphere!
Moshe's, Cuffe Parade - Continental; Try the Dukkah fondue and Molten or Gooey chocolate cake
Kebabs & Kurries, ITC Hotel Parel - Indian
Olive Bar & Kitchen, Mahalaxmi or Bandra - Continental; Amazing Sunday Brunch in Bandra
Cafe Mangi, Bandra - Italian; Love the salads and pizzas
Tasting Room, Lower Parel - Continental; Mushroom frappe and Watermelon & Feta salad are good!
Smoke House Deli, Lower Parel - Continental; Great pastas, risottos, and Sangria
Thai Pavilion, Cuffe Parade - Best Thai food in the city
Indigo Deli, Lower Parel, Colaba, or Bandra - Continental; Love the freshly baked chocolate chip cookies
Cafe Ivy Wine Bar & Bistro, Bandra - Amazing and cheap wines!
Under the Banyan Tree, Peddar Road - Open air cafe
Bungalow 9, Bandra - Continental
Pritam, Dadar - Indian; Best black dal
Le 15 Patisserie, Lower Parel - Cupcakes and Macaroons
Yogurtbay, Bandra - Frozen yogurt
Theobroma, Colaba - Brownies and quick bites
Ayub's or Bade Miyan for rolls
Okay, I realized this list could go on and on. Get in touch with me for more suggestions and/or further details! :-)
Corleone, InterContinental Hotel, Marine Drive, Mumbai
Pizza |
Hot brie and royal cumin souffle |
Labels:
Mumbai
Location:
Marine Dr, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Souk, Taj Mahal Hotel, Colaba, Mumbai
Tharid al Khodra with Couscous |
Humus beiruty and Grilled halloumi |
Souk is the only authentic Middle Eastern restaurant in Bombay (that I've come across at least) and a must visit if you are a fan of this cuisine. Situated at the top (19th) floor of the Taj Hotel, Souk offers a panoramic view of Mumbai's harbour, including the Gateway of India. In Mezzes, we tried the Humus beiruty, Tabbouleh and Grilled halloumi and for main course, the Tharid al Khodra. I absolutely loved the grilled halloumi, and would probably pass on the entrée next time around. I've heard the Lebanese pizzas are quite good and worth a try. I also had the Rose tea to drink, which was lovely. Though pricey, Souk offers great food with a splendid atmosphere!
Labels:
Mumbai
Location:
Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Thursday, July 5, 2012
Punjab Grill, Palladium, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Paan Shot |
Labels:
Mumbai
Location:
Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Cafe Basilico, Bandra, Mumbai
Caesar Salad |
Basilico Penne Paprika |
Labels:
Mumbai
Location:
Bandra West, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Blue Frog (Sunday Brunch), Lower Parel, Mumbai
Buffet tapas |
French Toast |
Blue Frog is one of the most "swank" places in Bombay. It's typically known as a music experience night spot, however this post covers its Sunday Brunch. I came here in a group of five for one of my farewell gatherings and we absolutely loved the food! Sadly, it was a dry day so we had to opt for the non-alcoholic brunch which was priced at INR 1900 ($34 USD) per person all inclusive. There was a buffet style tapas bar which had a variety of salads, mezes, soups, etc. I ate a little bit of everything (see photo). My favorite part of brunch was the French Toast - literally the best I've ever tried! The pancakes and gnocchi dish were also delicious. Blue Frog has an extraordinary ambiance and I particularly love round-table booth style seating. Definitely worth trying if you're up for a unique brunch experience!
Location:
Lower Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Pizza by the Bay, Marine Drive, Mumbai
I like this restaurant not only for it's food, but also for the stunning ground floor view of the Queen's Necklace. Pizza by the Bay has a great selection of pizzas and pastas and upon renovation, I enjoy the restaurant's ambience as well. We had the garlic bread with cheese, Alfredo pasta with olives and broccoli and the Pizzeria Veggie Lovers with onion, tomato, capsicum, chilli, and spices. The food was decent with a few minor flaws (pizza wasn't baked well done as we had requested) and the service was a little slow. Nevertheless, the place was literally a zoo being a Saturday night (we waited for about an hour for our table), so I'd recommend to visit on an alternative day.
Labels:
Mumbai
Location:
Churchgate, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
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