I love food. Thats no surprise considering the diameter of my tummy. But love is not all that I feel for food. Its not just something that I eat to give nutrition , satiate hunger, give energy blah blah. Food means much more. It depicts culture depending upon the cuisine, its a slice of history depending on the origin, it tells stories of our evolution. So when it comes to food, its serious matter.
Meethi saunf!!!!!, is not a catchy title but its expression of incredulity that escaped when a multi cuisine restaurant, Barryo Fiesta served it at the end of an Italian meal. As a guest if I am not ordering for a dessert that is my choice but to be served meethi saunf is harakiri. Please don't serve me any complimentary dessert, that is not what I am asking for, granted that eating saunf is my choice but the sheer presence of it at the end of my meal puts off the whole experience. Chandigarh is evolving in terms of cuisines being offered and also in terms of people becoming more experimental. That makes it even more important for the proprietors of these eating houses to be responsible about what is being served and how. Because its the appreciation for various cuisines, is what we are developing here.
But not all is lost. There are few amazing places which have upped the standards. Rio-43 for instance does the Italian beautifully. The perfect appetizers, the creamy risottos and to die for pastas. Same can be said for The Orchid Lounge which has perfected the art of Thai Cuisine. Every single mouthful opens us to deep yet subtle flavors and aromas of various ingredients.
There is so much more to be discovered in terms of flavors and scents. The journey is on.
Meethi saunf!!!!!, is not a catchy title but its expression of incredulity that escaped when a multi cuisine restaurant, Barryo Fiesta served it at the end of an Italian meal. As a guest if I am not ordering for a dessert that is my choice but to be served meethi saunf is harakiri. Please don't serve me any complimentary dessert, that is not what I am asking for, granted that eating saunf is my choice but the sheer presence of it at the end of my meal puts off the whole experience. Chandigarh is evolving in terms of cuisines being offered and also in terms of people becoming more experimental. That makes it even more important for the proprietors of these eating houses to be responsible about what is being served and how. Because its the appreciation for various cuisines, is what we are developing here.
But not all is lost. There are few amazing places which have upped the standards. Rio-43 for instance does the Italian beautifully. The perfect appetizers, the creamy risottos and to die for pastas. Same can be said for The Orchid Lounge which has perfected the art of Thai Cuisine. Every single mouthful opens us to deep yet subtle flavors and aromas of various ingredients.
There is so much more to be discovered in terms of flavors and scents. The journey is on.
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