My Blog
My blog is like my private diary. Just that I have made it public.
Here, you will find original pieces of mine. Some of them are longish travelogues that talk about my experiences in details. Others here are quick, short pieces about a particular place. And then, there are lists of things to see/do – these are like guides to a place. I know the trend is to write short pieces and focus more on the photos, but I love long-form writing and will put up a few long posts from time to time. After all, I believe travel writing is much more than just writing about where I went and what I saw. I’d like to tell you the story behind the story, tell you a bit about my feelings, build a bit of atmosphere. Ultimately, all this will add up a to greater ‘sense of place’ for you.
I started this travel blog just a few months ago and am feeling very happy about it. While I will try to put up as many pieces as possible, I am not going to be hung up on the number of posts. I’d rather focus on the quality of each post, making it engaging and informative for you. There are hundreds of stories buzzing around in my head. In the coming days, I will be translating them into blog posts and putting them up here.
I hope you thoroughly enjoy these pieces. Do leave your comments and reactions to them in the comment boxes provided under each blog post. And share my posts on social media, if you will.
Thanks a bunch and happy reading. 🙂
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Conversations are the new mixers
Float Brewery is a lovable new entrant to Kalyan Nagar in north-east Bangalore.
I wrote this on 20 March, 2019.
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I did expect to have a good time Sunday evening, but I didn’t expect to have THIS good a time.
The launch of the menu of summer cocktails at Float Brewery in Kalyan Nagar turned out to be as heady as the evening breeze in summer. The invitees were all people who know their food and drink, and who appreciate a mellow sundowner or two. Or five.
What elevated the party to a different pitch were the engaging conversations I had with the others. To me, the conversations at this party were akin to great mixers. By infusing distinct and memorable flavours and aromas into the party, they handed me a wonderful cocktail of an evening.
Float is a relatively recent entrant to Bangalore’s pubbing scene. The terrace is perfect for the evenings, while the air-conditioned indoors are just the place for hot afternoons. I can see myself visiting Kalyan Nagar more often, from now on.
Of the cocktails served, I loved the Jager Mule, Capri Water and Blue Tematangi the most. Bramble, I realised, is an acquired taste.
The finger food accompanying the cocktails did not, thankfully, have fancy names. They were interesting variations of classics and won on taste. From the vegetarian section, Parmesan Cheese puffs and Coriander Polenta cakes were my picks.
With their humility, smiles and dedication, Robin and Karan lit up the bar. Chef Vivek Salunkhe ensured that we kept getting an endless supply of wonderful food. Robin, Karan and Vivek – hat tip to you guys and to your efficient wait staff.
Suresh and Rupa, thank you very much.
My other friends, it was great meeting you!
Given the great conversations we were having, I had little time or inclination to take great photos. So, this is the best I have.
Note: I went to Float on invitation and did not pay for the food and drink. I have written this post of my own free will.
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A simple lunch on a country road
I wrote this on 2 March, 2019.
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One of the joys of eschewing the highway and taking interior roads is the chance of discovering small, basic restaurants serving tasty local food.
Which is why we took the Chengam-Tiruvannamalai road to Pondy. We stopped for lunch at Ananda Bhavan, perhaps half a kilometer down the road from Ramanashramam in Tiruvannamalai. I had to have three helpings of everything on the plate (except for the greenery you see in that bowl) – so good was the food. The meal cost us Rs. 80/- a plate. Definitely worth a halt the next time I come this way.
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