Movie music composers, light instrumental orchestras, singer song writers
Paul Mauriat (French)
Francis Lai (French)
Michael Legrand (French)
Franck Pourcel (French)
Raymond Lefevre. (French)
Fausto Papetti (Italian)
Ennio Morricone (Italian)
John Barry (British)
Burt Bacharach (American)
Dionne Warwick (American)
Diana Ross (American)
Barbara Streisand (American)
Admire many of the artists/rock groups from the British isles
Queen, Pink Floyd, Beatles, Dire Straits, Eric Clapton, Elton John, U2, George Michael (although he is supposed to be Greek, was brought up in the U.K)...I think the list is endless. I don't necessarily listen to all these artists anymore but admire them
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Four Seasons
Tried "Four Seasons" 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon and liked it.
It is indeed having soft tannins but am little confused about the label saying its full bodied. At 12.5 % alcohol I will be more tempted to call it medium modied.
I could sense the whiff of tobacco but black berries..Naah. I don't remember how black berries taste and hence cannot really associate that taste with this wine
Overall impressions positive.
It is indeed having soft tannins but am little confused about the label saying its full bodied. At 12.5 % alcohol I will be more tempted to call it medium modied.
I could sense the whiff of tobacco but black berries..Naah. I don't remember how black berries taste and hence cannot really associate that taste with this wine
Overall impressions positive.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Italian wine, schneider weisse
Recently managed to get a full bottle of Refosco from the Fruili region of Northern Italy. It's supposed to be a strong wine, tannic, deep violet color. I have never had this wine before and now very much looking forward to drinking it.
I also have a Bordeaux with me (the usual Cabernet Sauv. + Merlot blend).
Was in the U.S for a week for attending a company meeting. Went to couple of fabulous beer joints. Enjoyed the classic wheat German beer Schneider weisse in one of the restaurants.
I also have a Bordeaux with me (the usual Cabernet Sauv. + Merlot blend).
Was in the U.S for a week for attending a company meeting. Went to couple of fabulous beer joints. Enjoyed the classic wheat German beer Schneider weisse in one of the restaurants.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Appa's canteen
If you happen to pass Deccan Gymkhana ground coming from Chitale's side, you can't miss the queue of people outside Appa's canteen eating "sabudana khichadi", a famous Maharashtrian snack dish.
Appa's canteen is a very old institution.
The canteen also serves "khamang kakadi" a cucumber raita which tastes sweet and has lots of groundnuts. The sabudana khichadi is absolutely fabulous.
Here is an article from a website on the canteen
Yesterday I took couple of plates home and enjoyed it. I had a bottle of Chateau d'ori Merlot.
So what a strange combination!. Sabudana Khichadi and red wine!
Three cheers for the new India!, ready to enjoy western habits but not willing to shake Indian roots
Appa's canteen is a very old institution.
The canteen also serves "khamang kakadi" a cucumber raita which tastes sweet and has lots of groundnuts. The sabudana khichadi is absolutely fabulous.
Here is an article from a website on the canteen
Yesterday I took couple of plates home and enjoyed it. I had a bottle of Chateau d'ori Merlot.
So what a strange combination!. Sabudana Khichadi and red wine!
Three cheers for the new India!, ready to enjoy western habits but not willing to shake Indian roots
Sunday, November 9, 2008
"Coffee house" on Moledina road
Went to my favourite bookstore 'Landmark' today. Bought myself a big fat book on wines by Andre Domine
After spending a good 3 hours in the bookshop, was feeling hungry and went to "Coffee house" which never ever dissappoints
Had a bowl of Idli Sambar (with idlis mixed in Sambar) and felt elated
Udipi restaurants in Pune have been hallmark of high quality, very reasonably priced, clean, fast service, and to a large extent healthy food
Vaishali, Rupali, Coffee house and many more Udipi restaurants make Pune a wonderful place to enjoy South Indian food
They will never go out of fashion. They are popular among all crowds, among working class of people, families, students, and even 'yuppies'
Things change with time. I really hope Udipi restaurants stay like the way they are today forever.
After spending a good 3 hours in the bookshop, was feeling hungry and went to "Coffee house" which never ever dissappoints
Had a bowl of Idli Sambar (with idlis mixed in Sambar) and felt elated
Udipi restaurants in Pune have been hallmark of high quality, very reasonably priced, clean, fast service, and to a large extent healthy food
Vaishali, Rupali, Coffee house and many more Udipi restaurants make Pune a wonderful place to enjoy South Indian food
They will never go out of fashion. They are popular among all crowds, among working class of people, families, students, and even 'yuppies'
Things change with time. I really hope Udipi restaurants stay like the way they are today forever.
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
"Cinnamon Spice" restaurant at Seasons, Apartment hotel in Aundh
Went out for dinner at the "Cinnamon Spice" outdoor restaurant located Seasons, an apartment hotel in Aundh
http://www.seasonsaundh.com/
The place has a lovely ambience. You can see the chefs preparing the rotis and kebabs
The food quality is actually very high. But for some reason I felt this time that the taste of the food had changed from what it was before
I ordered a glass of Riviera Pinot Noir red wine. Not bad. The complimentary roasted papads were neat
The starter was tandoori cauliflower which was excellent. What was interesting was it had been liberally cooked with mustard. And the result was unexpected, but amazing
For the main course ordered dal makhani, bhindi pudina masaledar and jeera rice.
All good but for some reason I felt something's changed in the taste of especially dal makhani
First time I had gone to Cinnamon spice was an unbelievable experience. This time however just felt the food taste had changed.
The live music band was poor and sounding very artifical
Cinnamon Spice is still a wonderful place. Combined with ambience and quality of the food, it really is a great place for spending a lovely evening
http://www.seasonsaundh.com/
The place has a lovely ambience. You can see the chefs preparing the rotis and kebabs
The food quality is actually very high. But for some reason I felt this time that the taste of the food had changed from what it was before
I ordered a glass of Riviera Pinot Noir red wine. Not bad. The complimentary roasted papads were neat
The starter was tandoori cauliflower which was excellent. What was interesting was it had been liberally cooked with mustard. And the result was unexpected, but amazing
For the main course ordered dal makhani, bhindi pudina masaledar and jeera rice.
All good but for some reason I felt something's changed in the taste of especially dal makhani
First time I had gone to Cinnamon spice was an unbelievable experience. This time however just felt the food taste had changed.
The live music band was poor and sounding very artifical
Cinnamon Spice is still a wonderful place. Combined with ambience and quality of the food, it really is a great place for spending a lovely evening
Sunday, November 2, 2008
All Stir Fry at Gordon House hotel, E-Square
A really nice restaurant to enjoy Wok cuisine in Pune is at All Stir Fry, located in the Gordon House hotel at E-Square (Ganeshkhind road).
The Wok is priced around Rs 300 and it's unlimited. One can choose as many vegetables, meat items, place them in a bowl and then the chefs will put them in a Wok, add sauce and condiments of your choice and toss it around on a quick flame. You can do multiple rounds!
I normally add lots of vegetables, noodles, rice and then ask the chef to add all condiments!. For the next round I go for a little milder sauce
They serve some good liquers too (in addition to regular choice of drinks). I normally have a Grand Marnier which is an exquisite liquer. It's made from fine cognac and flavoured with bitter orange peel and the aroma, taste and colour is absolutely stunning. This is really one of my favourite liqueurs.
The liqueurs are normally around Rs 200 but the price varies.
Make it a point to go to All Stir Fry. It's worth the visit and reasonably priced.
They also have a nice A La Carte menu serving Asian/Oriental food.
The Wok is priced around Rs 300 and it's unlimited. One can choose as many vegetables, meat items, place them in a bowl and then the chefs will put them in a Wok, add sauce and condiments of your choice and toss it around on a quick flame. You can do multiple rounds!
I normally add lots of vegetables, noodles, rice and then ask the chef to add all condiments!. For the next round I go for a little milder sauce
They serve some good liquers too (in addition to regular choice of drinks). I normally have a Grand Marnier which is an exquisite liquer. It's made from fine cognac and flavoured with bitter orange peel and the aroma, taste and colour is absolutely stunning. This is really one of my favourite liqueurs.
The liqueurs are normally around Rs 200 but the price varies.
Make it a point to go to All Stir Fry. It's worth the visit and reasonably priced.
They also have a nice A La Carte menu serving Asian/Oriental food.
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