I
hate having to get up at unearthly hours on a weekend (10 AM of course) to
catch breakfast at a decent joint. Church Street Social serves Breakfast
throughout the day. That’s reason enough for me to like them. I also like their
industrial design, quirky prints, funky trays and fun drinks, but we’re not
focusing on that today. We are paying homage to bacon and sausages and pancakes
and eggs and French toast and sugar and spice and everything nice. Just like God intended. Word.
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Thursday, 11 September 2014
Thursday, 12 June 2014
Mixology with Shatbhi Basu @ Harry's (Indiranagar, Bangalore)
Indiaranagar’s
bars have one more watering hole to compete with – Harry’s! The famous
Singapore bar choose this location in Bangalore to open its fourth outlet, hot
on the heels of the Mumbai one. Most bars these days are moving from glass and
chrome finishes, to more casual and warm interiors. Harry’s adopts a mahogany
and exposed brick look that is reminiscent of a speakeasy, albeit a modern one.
With the days of our prohibition (11 PM deadlines :P ) coming to an end, I’m
sure Harry’s is going to ride on the wave of general elation in the months to
come.
We
were invited for a mixology session by the godmother of bartending in India –
Shatbhi Basu. For anyone who’s watched her show on NDTV Good Times, you already
know the level of celebrity she is. But what you probably don’t know is that
her joie de verve is all natural and not just for the TV show. We got to
witness her finesse in churning out creative cocktails and keeping her audience
glued to her charming stories at the same time. Her hands seemed to have a life
of their own when she was mixing our cocktails and before we knew it, she
dished out one perfectly balanced drink after another.
Thursday, 15 May 2014
I'm seeing double @ Monkey Bar (Indiranagar, Bangalore)
I’m always wary of part two’s, especially if I am dearly in love with
part one. Will it live up to its predecessor? Will it continue to hold my
attention? Will it be same-same but also different? Sigh…the suspense can wreak
havoc with my system. Who’s not worried about Ben Affleck reprising Cristian
Bale's role as the Dark Knight?? (Oh wait, we’re not having that conversation). Let’s rewind
to ‘the suspense can wreak havoc with my system’ and apply the feeling to the opening
of the new Monkey Bar in Indiranagar. Overreacting? Hell no! Let’s get down to
business shall we… monkey business!
I went for their launch party where they gave us hard hats with the
Monkey Bar logo on it *clap clap*. Then I went again and again and again, till
finally, after a month of its opening, I can find my bearings and be objective
about it. I’ve heard people gushing that ‘two’s better than one’ and ‘more the
merrier’ but unless you’re in a fantasy playing in your own head with identical
twins, I’ve always doubted it could be that good in real life. So what’s new,
what’s old and what’s same-same about the new contender for the post of ‘my favorite
bar in town?
Sunday, 11 May 2014
The FPD Festival: Mango Mania @ Grand Mercure (Koramangala, Bangalore)
It’s very hard to keep me away from Mangoes. Considering they make
their hallowed appearance once a year and all the good ones are always exported
– I always give them A-one priority on my list. So when Grand Mercure announced
a Mango Festival (on till the 17th of May), where everything from
drinks, appetizers, main course and dessert will be mango based, I was hard
pressed to say yes. Considering the hotel is practically in my backyard, I even
accepted a weekday invite. Anything for good mangoes I tell you!
A table under the stars was arranged for us (complete with organic
mosquito repellent) and the blogger group got to work immediately. (By that I
mean running around to find seats with the best lighting!). Drinks were ordered
and we waited in anticipation of our first experience of the mango menu.
Friday, 11 April 2014
Some Irish grub and Amritsari Fish @ Blimey! (1 MG Road Mall, Bangalore)
If
you’ve lived in Bangalore for the past year, chances are you have already heard
of Blimey. Not the expression ‘Blimey!’ (I’m pretty sure no Irishman/women uses
it these days) but Blimey the gastropub located at 1MG mall. They are pretty
notorious for their packed to the kilt hilt Sunday brunches and the
teeny boppers that frequent the place for sundowners. With the amazing view of
Ulsoor lake from their terrace, coupled with some cool cocktails, Irish brews
and grub – they have survived the one year mark. And that my friends, is an
achievement in Bangalore, which has become ruthless in weeding out restaurants
and pubs which don’t make the mark. So to celebrate their coming of age (yes,
one is a good number), the gastropub has decided to update their menu with some
cool new dishes. We went on a Monday to sample the old and the new and let you
know what hits the spot.
Thursday, 20 February 2014
Live Blogging for Social Media Week Bangalore 2014 @ Fava (UB City, Bangalore)
Bangalore played host to Social
Media Week (#SMW Bangalore) this year and it was definitely an honor to be a
part of it! The FB page states that “SMW Bangalore is where we make progress in
regards to how humanity and technology come together”. Taking place in eight
cities simultaneously from February 17-21, 2014 it is truly an amalgamation of
the best social media mavens in the world. #SMWBangalore is powered by Nokia India & Hosted
by R Square Consulting,
and I was invited to take part in the Live Food Blogging Session at Fava. I
also spoke in a panel discussion about Social Media and its impact on the
restaurant industry, but I will focus my efforts on taking you through the live
blogging session.
Let’s be honest first off. It is
super difficult to eat, listen, interact and finally blog at the same time.
Especially when people like me are attached to their DSLR’s like conjoined twins.
My Samsumg S3 takes fairly good pictures compared to other mobile phones but it
really cannot do justice to the food presented. So in all fairness, the blogging
that happened at the event was restricted to my FB page. I could not however
deprive you of the beautiful pictures from the lunch at Fava and so this post
materializes!
Friday, 14 February 2014
The FPD Festival: Grill Fest @ Polo Club (The Oberoi, Bangalore)
Let’s
say you had a chance to dine under the stars in a beautiful garden with the
sound of a gurgling fountain in the background. Let’s say you had the finest
and freshest produce laid out in front of you. Let’s say you had a very
accomplished chef manning the grill to keep you company. And let’s round off
this hypothetical situation with one talented mixologist who wouldn’t stop
impressing you with exciting cocktails. Wouldn’t you rush to be a part of this?
Well, lucky for you this scenario is not something I cooked up in my overactive
imagination. Polo Club at The Oberoi ensures you will have a lovely evening at their
Live Grills Festival.
I
was invited for an evening of grills, cocktails and fun conversations (the last
part we rustled up ourselves) and left the evening a little more light headed
then when I arrived. Polo Club is a place that fits perfectly with Bangalore’s
Garden City tag. And it really is a joy to dine alfresco in a city that is
designed for it! They also have indoor seating where you will come across
vintage photos of the Raj era depicting scenes from the game of Polo. The
garden area is bathed in the soft glow of candle light and definitely put me in
a relaxed mood. In all, a classy space where you can linger over your cocktails
or knock down some unique drinks and indulge in conversations with friends.
Monday, 10 February 2014
A New way of getting High @ HIGH Ultra Lounge (World Trade Center, Malleshwaram)
Yes
you heard me right, Bangalore has a new way of getting high. Considering our
pours of alcohol last us only till 11:30 pm, we all need something to
supplement the evening. Now before your mind goes wandering in directions that
could get both of us into trouble – I’ll cut the suspense short and introduce
you to HIGH Ultra Lounge. Located on the 31st floor of the World
Trade Center in Malleshwaram, it aims to set the bar ‘high’ for all clubs in
Bangalore. At 421 feet above the ground you can’t really help feeling ‘above
the rest’!
We
were invited for a special blogger preview of the club, which officially threw
its door open to the public this weekend. We were asked to dress warm because
of the altitude but nobody warned us that the ride to the top in the glass lift
would be nothing short of an adrenaline rush. The dedicated lift takes you
zooming up to the 31st floor in under two minutes and if you have
vertigo its best to keep your eyes closed. You will open your eyes to posters
of women in red hot lipstick and an escalator takes you to the landing for your
entry into the ‘highest building in South, East and North of India’. That
itself warrants a visit!
Sunday, 1 December 2013
The FPD Festival: The Monkey Bar Burger Festival (Residency Road, Bangalore)
Monkey Bar has some tricks up its sleeve for the next two weeks – their Gourmet Burger festival! I mean, who better than the Gastro pub pioneers in the country, to bring us something out of the ordinary?! If you’ve read Malcolm Gladwell’s book - Outliers, you know the ‘10,000 hour rule’. It simply states that mastery in any field can be achieved with close to 10,000 hours of practice. Well, MoBar can aim to get on the master bandwagon – after all, they claim to have churned out 10,000 burgers since they opened! J
MoBar has always been out-there when it comes to their interpretations of classics and I like that they push the envelope a little bit (ok, a lot!). How different can a burger get? Well, they promised us it was ‘the most fun we could have between two buns’ (ahem…), and I for one wasn’t planning to pass up an opportunity to try their creations.
We were a little spoilt for choice – 8 different gourmet burgers to choose from, between the three of us. Oh wait…the last one was a dessert burger! (How? Why? Really?) Comon, where’s your sense of adventure? :P
Thursday, 7 November 2013
The FPD Quickie: Drinks and Dimsums @ Yauatcha (M.G. Road, Bangalore)
This restaurant has been spoken about in hallowed hushes and reverent tones ever since it opened its doors to us poor Bangaloreans. The branch of a Michelin starred restaurant from London? Here? To grace us? *gasp, stutter, swoon*. Take a second - breathe. Now hear me out. For all the brouhaha – Yauatcha does not claim to be some super sexy, high-on-a pedestal brand. What it does claim to be and rightfully so (considering its pedigree) – is a contemporary dim sum teahouse offering an international experience. You would not wince to spend $70 on a nice meal for two abroad with the same quality of ingredients, similar setting and almost ditto execution of the dish – so why flinch now?
Saturday, 19 October 2013
Zen and the Art of Lounging @ Tao Terraces (M.G. Road, Bangalore)
After reading mixed reviews about the Tao Terraces, it was time for me to check it out myself. I have always visited their gorgeous terrace lounge bar for a couple of drinks and to enjoy the best house music in Bangalore. Even through the restaurant on the 1st level looks like a setting out of an opulent Thai mansion, I’ve always headed straight up for the views and the wonderful Bangalore weather. This time I was determined to give their Pan-Asian restaurant a try as well, especially since I realized that they served Japanese, as well as Burmese cuisine.
Situated on the 5th floor of the 1MG mall, it’s not hard to find. The hostess will guide you to the big red door that opens into the lavish and distinctly Asian setting. We headed up to the lounge first for a couple of drinks before our dinner reservation downstairs. One thing the Tao Terraces can boast of is having space! The terrace is made up of Thai style open cabanas, water bodies and little lamps. Overlooking MG road and Ulsoor it makes for a pretty picture. My only grouse is that they serve only drinks and a limited selection of starters and dim sums at the lounge – for the full menu you need to head back to the restaurant. (They also have something called the meal in bowl option – but I’ll save that for a quick lunch day).
Wednesday, 9 October 2013
Feeling Blue - News Cafe (Indiranagar, Bangalore)
News Café is like the poor cousin of Smoke House Deli. They opened pretty much the same time on 100 ft road in Indiranagar and both have a similar cafe/ all day dining format. SHD created quite a buzz in the Bangalore food scene, whereas News café failed to garner anything newsworthy. The reason we ventured there was also because of SHD – they were full one Saturday afternoon and could not accommodate us. We were hungry and had already parked our car close by and it seemed like too much of an effort to drive again. So we walked next door to News Café and zoomed up the elevator to the terrace. (Seems like the trend in Bangalore to have restaurants and café’s on the terrace – is the rent cheaper?)
News Café is a South African chain of restaurants and boasts of having 50 outlets with two in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. (Concentrating on the IT hubs, are we?). Their website claims that they have won the ‘Best Cocktail Bar’ 11 years in a row – but I’m guessing that’s for their flagship restaurant in South Africa. Unfortunately I won’t be able to tell you about the cocktails here because none of us were in a mood to drink that afternoon. The café/ lounge in Bangalore is split into three distinct zones. A cozy indoor area that overlooks a bright and sunny deck with cane chairs and white cushions and if you walk up one more level – another deck with the main bar and really lounge worthy, blue sun beds! We headed to the topmost level because it was blue, breezy and beautiful – perfect for a lazy afternoon.
It was just us that afternoon (another group of six walking in, just as we were leaving). That itself made me wonder, if we choose the right place to eat. Sometimes…not always…crowds at a place are a good indicator of quality. This of course does not apply to the nightclubs – Bangalore’s younglings jump from one new place to another, just to be seen. Unfortunately, that’s exactly what News Café aims to be – a place to see and be seen (according to the website again). Ironic much?
Saturday, 5 October 2013
Flight Of Cocktails - Sundowner @ LikeThatOnly (Whitefield, Bangalore)
I like my cocktails. Why must I have a stodgy old rum and coke when I can have an exciting Cuba Libre with a dash of lime? Or if you’re a vodka drinker like me, a fancy Cosmopolitan to sip at, whilst we elegantly drape one long leg over the other, at the bar counter? Or to go all James Bond and have a Martini – shaken, not stirred. Sounds dated? Well it is! With so many permutations and combinations of heady liquor and even headier liqueurs, you would expect the bars in Bangalore to offer us something other than creations from the 1960’s! Yes, we like our cocktails and yes, we order them religiously on a night out, but just because we are easy to please – doesn’t mean you don’t even try!! For lord’s sake, a single cocktail costs as much as a main course in some places and if I’m going to get Vodka topped with Cranberry juice from Tropicana – I’d rather give it a miss. (Ok, I lie… I’ll still drink it …but grudgingly). So finally coming to the point – LikeThatOnly (of all things Asian and Whimsical and Whitefield) invited a couple of us discerning drinkers (ahem…ahem…) to give their new Cocktail menu a go. 5 PM is a good time to start drinking, yes?
We seated ourselves at the long bar counter with two handsome men behind the bar. (That always helps – restaurateurs take note :P) While we checked out the, ahem…cutlery, Chef Manu Chandra gave us the lowdown on why LikeThatOnly had to be the one to take the plunge! LTO has set a benchmark in the city for its innovative food, quirky décor and often-irreverent take on the concept of traditional cuisine - It was only a matter of time before the bar caught up with the kitchen. With the cocktail making a comeback the world over, it was time to replace mindless sugary concoctions with house made bitters and artisanal gins. No, it’s not pretentious to call Bartenders ‘Bar Chefs’, if the final focus is on elevating the quality and the experience. We appreciate the effort LTO … we really do!
Monday, 16 September 2013
Citibank Restaurant Week - Szechwan Court (The Oberoi, Bangalore)
Restaurant Week is a week of indulgence for me. But excesses of the excellent variety are always welcome in my books! This is the second year for the Citibank Restaurant Week India (RWI) in Bangalore (23rd Sep to 2nd Oct) and reservations open for Citibank customers today. Everyone else will have to wait till the 18th of September to get a chance to dine in the finest restaurants of Bangalore – think Olive Beach, Szechwan Court, Dakshin, Caperberry and a whole lot more! RWI runs twice a year in March and September, simultaneously across Delhi, Mumbai and Bangalore. The prix fixe menu allows the restaurants to showcase their signature dishes in each category and diners get a chance to experience this at an unbelievable price of Rs.750/-++ in Bangalore. You need to make reservations online before you can dine – so having a fast broadband connection and the gumption to beat the hundreds of others vying for a dinner slot helps.
I was offered a preview dinner for RWI at the Szechwan Court a week ago and I gladly accepted. The Oberoi in my opinion has no equal when it comes to service and I have always been a fan of their award winning restaurants. I had offered a step motherly treatment to Szechwan Court in favour of Rim Nam and Le Jardin on many occasions. So when RWI put Szechwan Court on the list – It was my first choice. We strolled in for our 8:00 PM reservation and were promptly taken to our seats by the window. The restaurant is a subtle mirror of the orient with red and gold hues. With large windows looking out to the garden and soothing music playing in the background you can sink into the comfortable chairs and await a truly five star experience.
Friday, 19 July 2013
Surprise at Linx (Premier Inn, Whitefield, Bangalore)
I work in Whitefield. And I can’t wait to get away from it and rush home for dinner. So it goes without saying, that the only places I’ve tried in Whitefield are lunchtime escapades. Even lunch is generally in my office food-court, except for those Friday team lunch days where we venture out into the vicinity, to check out the overpriced, overrated buffets that most restaurants offer! Me heading out to Premier Inn, for a Friday night dinner, surprised most of my colleagues. But I have to admit, that the person most surprised at the end of the meal was me! Honest, down-to-earth good food at a great price point. Can’t really fault that now can we?
Thursday, 4 July 2013
La Tagliatella and a Girls Night out (Indiranagar, Bangalore)
A dinner date with the girls is never just a dinner date. It a rambunctious event! When eleven women meet for dinner, rest assured that’s where the party is! We chose La Tagliatella - the Italian chain restaurant. 100ft road Indiranagar (where else?) houses the first one in Bangalore and the second one in the country (Delhi’s Vasant Kunj was the first). I had already dined at their Barcelona outfit and was prepared to make space for huge portions and home style hearty Italian food. What I was unprepared for was completely missing the restaurant next to Sony world and driving around in circles. (That’s your hint – it’s next to Sony World!).
Tuesday, 21 May 2013
All that glitters is not... Azure @ Taj Vivanta (Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore)
Generally I avoid being the bearer of bad news (In ancient Rome you were killed for it). So I write this review unwillingly. We were invited by Taj Vivanta, Yeshwanthpur as part of the Bangalore CaL Bloggers table, for a night of drinks at Shimmer (their new lounge bar) and dinner at Azure (their Mediterranean restaurant). I had sampled the wares at Azure just a week before and was mighty pleased with the experience. Unfortunately this time the Food Gods did not shower their blessings on Azure. Forget shower – there wasn’t even a drizzle of benevolence.
Friday, 29 March 2013
Break'First' at Monkey Bar (Wood Street, Bangalore)
So my favourite bar (like it was a secret!) in Bangalore is now serving Brekkie! And not just any brekkie but gourmet brekkie. We’re talking the whole nine yards! And of course I went there to stuff my face because breakfast is my favourite meal of the day. I like that fact that we can eat bacon and pancake syrup and fruit and chocolate and bread and ice cream – all in one meal and no one thinks that’s weird! See why it enjoys a special place in my heart?
Wednesday, 20 March 2013
Launching 'The FoodPorn Diaries'
After pondering over many moons, I've decided to separate my recipe and restaurant reviews.
Food for Swaps has always been about documenting the recipes that are dear to me and work in my kitchen. Or the ones that have failed miserably and I never want to try again. Photographing my escapades in the kitchen and sharing them with you, so that you can have tried and tested recipes to fall back on! And i'd like to keep it that way. Fair? ... I think so :P
So I'm moving all my restaurant reviews to my other blog - 'The FoodPorn Diaries'. This will be an exclusive place to share my experiences of eating out - whether they be in Bangalore or outside. I'm on a quest for lust worthy food!
And to give you a preview of what’s in store, here’s an excerpt from the latest entry:
Conversations over Coffee
When The Serai invited eight bloggers to celebrate Woman’s Day at their lovely resort in Chickmagalur I did a double take. Really? I was swamped with work that week. I quickly asked for the names of the rest of the bloggers. I didn’t know anybody. (My interest was fading). They wanted me to come and spend two days getting fawned over and pampered. (Interest awakened). Have a look at the website, they insisted. I peeked into it reluctantly. (Wow, Desire generated). They called me back. There was a spa treatment involved, Will I be able to make it? (Resolve weakened). I cancelled my meeting. I was going to the Serai!
We met at the Café Coffee Day Square on Lavelle road. (Serai and CCD are owned by the same parent company). After introducing ourselves and tucking into the breakfast at CCD, we got ourselves into a minivan and drove out of the city. It’s amazing how ten women who have never met before can talk till their jaws drop. No need for introductions, thank you very much!
If that peaked your interest and you want to read more…here's the link to the new blog. Bless it by visiting it! :)
You can also ‘Like’ the Facebook page to get regular updates on What's hot ... in the food world obviously!
Thanks for stopping by … love as always ... FoodforSwaps J
Sunday, 10 March 2013
Smoke House DELI in Bangalore! (Indiranagar, Bangalore)
I don’t want to be biased…no I really don’t. But I couldn’t help doing cartwheels when Smoke House Deli finally opened in Bangalore a week ago. I remember driving down 100ft road and doing a double take in Feb, when I saw the huge glass façade with the black and white writing that said ‘Smoke Hou’ (the rest of it was covered, but I knew in my heart, that it was Smoke House Deli). For all practical purposes we are going to refer to it as SHD in the rest of the post!.
“Smoke House Deli is an all-day café and delicatessen. This award winning brand serves everything from pancakes to noshes, pasta to burgers and dessert to cocktails.” - SHD
After wowing patrons in Mumbai and Delhi SHD decided to grace Bangalore!! I was invited for a Bloggers Table a day after it opened (yes, I have some perks) and boy was I raring to go, even though it was a Wednesday night. And what a night it turned out to be –chatting with the owners Riyaaz and Kiran, being lavished with an awesome menu from chef Glyston Gracios, gossiping with my fellow bloggers and downing cocktails like there was no tomorrow. (Unfortunatley there was a tomorrow… and a hangover crashed the party as well, but that’s a story unfit for a food blog!)


You walk into SHD and it’s like walking into a very quaint and expensive illustrated storybook. The walls are like a treasure trove of interesting sketches of the stories that make Bangalore special. Take a walk around when you visit and spend some time staring at the walls. I guarantee a wave of nostalgia and euphoria will sweep over you, as you decipher and connect the dots about what makes this town your own! Zameer Basrai needs a big pat on the back for doing his research on Bangalore and translating that into his detailed quirky illustrations. Riyaaz Amlani, can we get a coffee table book soon please?
For the second day that SHD was open, it was packed. The hipsters sure know how to find the best watering hole! We made ourselves comfortable in our little nook, when our cocktails arrived. SHD is not SHD for nothing! The concept revolves around interesting food that they can churn out using a smoke machine. Meats are de rigueur but they even have smoked cocktails! I opted for a Pineapple and Vanilla one (to start with). By the end of the night we had tasted all of the smoked cocktails and most of the other cocktails on the menu. There’s a picture of umpteen empty martini glasses doing its round on the internet. (I’m just saying….)
That night, the cocktails were perfect. Good amount of quality alcohol and great taste coupled with quirky combinations. (Need to go back and check if they maintain the same good punch on regular days).
Considering our calorie intake for the day was already maxed out on the alcohol, we asked the chef to bring us only tasting portions of everything. So here’s a grand tour of what went down that night.
The Paprika puffs with Wasabi Salsa were so bloody good, that I could eat a whole plate by myself. It’s almost like fancy chaat and no, that’s not a bad thing at all!
The Squid rings are an all-time favorite at most places. Here the batter was spicy and crunchy and I couldn’t have asked for it to be any lighter. Hear hear! The Tenderloin bites apparently were a hit as well.
Cottage Cheese Skewers – ok so they were fine, but I really don’t care for them much. The Tofu and Sesame sliders on the other hand were really good. If Tofu can be pimped to taste this way, maybe more people will turn fans of it!
The holy grail of SHD for me – the Bacon wrapped Potatoes. Hamana hamana hamana!! Good Lord have mercy on me! I am melting in my seat just thinking about them. Perfectly chewy bacon wrapped around crispy on the outside, buttery on the inside golden potato squares. Sigh… sigh… sigh…!
In a day and age where soggy lettuce leaves are the norm for salads (even in fancy places), I loved that SHD got its salads right. I don’t have a picture of the Oak Ash Chevre with California Oranges and Passion Fruit Emulsion, but that was the star of the three! Divine.
Heading to the mains – the Spinach and Ricotta ravioli with tomato, capers and olive tapenade was faultless. The Chili crusted Cobbler with Lemon and Thyme was good as well. Basa is gaining popularity in Bangalore though there are an equal number of folks who would run a mile away from this most un-fishlike fish. There is even a foodie group that says ‘Basa beda’ – which essentially means ‘we don’t want Basa’! I am not in that group – so I liked this fish main course especially because it was served with a gorgeous risotto. I sent my compliments to the chef.
Little did I know a revelation still lay in store for me – the Mushroom risotto! This was a close to heaven experience for me. I have always sung paeans of the Mushroom risotto at Graze (Taj Vivaanta) – this one is it’s equal! I don’t think I can do justice to it by writing flowery words here – just go eat it!
Even though we tasted all the mains as a group – I was reaching bursting point. I took a small bite of the Peri Peri Chicken. I’ll give it a decent rating. It’s not the Chicken’s fault – if you follow the Risotto, that’s what happens to you! The rest of the group raved about the Tenderloin steak. They got the Medium rare just right and I heard a round of applause when they sliced it and found it nice and pink.
My spare stomach for dessert was putting on it’s party shoes. There was a heated debate on the Tiramisu being mildly under the radar on the coffee flavor. Since I don’t much care for coffee at all, this didn’t affect me. The flourless Chocolate fudge was brilliant. Being a chocolate dish, it got polished off the plate in a jiffy.
The White Chocolate and Orange Crème Brulee was very well made. The custard silky and creamy and the caramel crust just cracking with a snap under the spoon. (You know how this works right? After all we are Masterchef addicts!). I’m saving the best for the last. The Plum Philly Cheesecake. Most perfect cheesecake in Bangalore. Take a bet with me…go ahead I dare you! It brought back memories of the perfect Philly Cheesecakes I used to gorge on in Philadelphia and New York. 10/10 for you SHD.
I loved the SHD experience. Can’t wait to go there for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Maybe for tea sometime in the evening as well – they are open all day! Welcome to Bangalore Smoke House Deli – I expect fantastic things from you …don’t let me down!
SMOKE HOUSE DELI,
No.1209, Ward No.72, HAL II Stage,
100ft Road,
Indiranagar,
Bengaluru.
Ph: 080 2520 0899/ 080 2520 0898
Cost: Rs.2500/- plus taxes for a meal for two with alcohol.
Parking: Valet Available
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