Table For One Please!
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Romancing YOU..
You would think that someone who says corny stuff like this might have a nut loosening up somewhere, or maybe is a self-proclaimed self-help utopic guru trying to make your life into this fairy-tale. But here is a thought, there is one person you will definitely live and die with; that person is you!
You would think that someone who says corny stuff like this might have a nut loosening up somewhere, or maybe is a self-proclaimed self-help utopic guru trying to make your life into this fairy-tale. But here is a thought, there is one person you will definitely live and die with; that person is you!
This isn’t another self-help article, it is a basic idea where I take
myself out, eat my favorite food and observe people or let some of own trickier thoughts coalesce. Even though I call this a me-date, I will be taking you along with me on my dates.
Me-Date – For the love of bread
Me-Date – For the love of bread
South Mumbai or as we 'Mumbaikars' affectionately call ‘town’, is a place for all story lovers. With heritage buildings at every turn and stories unfolding at every corner, this is one place where walking around by yourself turns into a romantic walk with history.
Somewhere on one of these walks I ended up
at Kala Ghoda. Obviously, most people have heard of the expansive Kala Ghoda
Festival that happens every year, but apart from that it is an amazing tavern
and has a little bit of everything. From fine dine restaurants to couture
boutiques to small antique shops to quaint places where you can eat.
While I walked around and made a mental
checklist of the things to buy, I stumbled on this quaint bakery. Quaint but
fairly large, The Pantry, invites you in with a whiff of freshly baked bread.
Now to people who live to eat and eat to live, this is like a warm hug. As I
seat myself after politely declining the server who was expecting that I was
waiting for someone, I decided to go through their expansive menu.
From all things bread, to all things bread
and sweet, I was in heaven. Being a big fan of all day breakfast, their
breakfast menu attracted me the most. I called for a portion of the ‘Tomato
scramble eggs with gruyere, fresh oregano, burgul hash
brown - country loaf toast (without tomato).’ Yes, it is a mouthful.
As delicious as its precedent, this banana bread would make the minions so happy! (Despicable Me reference guys.) It tasted of bananas and cinnamon; cute little mini bites on a plate. With my meal I had an Americano, which was satisfying but not as much as the food.
Go to The Pantry if you like a soft quiet
ambiance, vintage decor and baked goods! They do have other options but c’mon, it is called
THE PANTRY! Also try not taking anyone with you. Take the corner spot and look. Look at the people lost staring at their smartphone. Look at the couples too in love to care. Make some space for all those thoughts you forget to have when you are busy doing other things.
Because the one person you're not talking to despite all those tweets, snaps and whatsapp texts; is YOU!
Well, that’s it for this date, until I bring you more stories.
Kannagi Desai - Judges hugs. she wont like you if you she doesn't like your hugs. She believes coffee makes everything alright. Claims to be boring as hell but we suggest you ask us before believing her.
Because the one person you're not talking to despite all those tweets, snaps and whatsapp texts; is YOU!
Well, that’s it for this date, until I bring you more stories.
Kannagi Desai - Judges hugs. she wont like you if you she doesn't like your hugs. She believes coffee makes everything alright. Claims to be boring as hell but we suggest you ask us before believing her.
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Such a lovely place with a great ambience. The food looks great too, A very Happy New Year to you
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Thank you Chaicy! A very happy new year to you too!
DeleteI am so happy to have landed on your blog, love your writing style. This place looks amazing!
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Thank you Phashionbug! Best wishes for 2016 to you too!
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