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The Double Decker Root Bridge !!!

Nature throwing out art in forms unseen earlier.

The next pitstop on this hike to bridge was thr Blue Lagoon.

Another picteresque location... beating Thailand waters any day !!!

P.S - The hike to these locations is one hell ride . But the destination is just worth every bit of effort ( and pain)

Lip-smacking food.
Masterchef experience in the house.

Experienced a ride of flavors . And the art in cooking at L'apicio.

An open kitchen , live plating and art being served in every dish. We tried , Prawns Saganaki , Pan seared chicken , Edamame n Tofu dumplings in broth and Brown butter sauce Penne Pasta. And the master of all - Dark chocolate dessert.

Each and every dish was lapped out to perfection .

Rating - 5/5

Location 📍- Unit No 1,S, L'Apicio Global Kitchen & Bar, L’APICIO, 20, Balewadi High St, Phase 2, Balewadi, Pune, Maharashtra 411045

Amazing Pizzas for Saturday lunch !!!

Chicken Med Italian Pizza and Fresh Bake Pasta.

They have separate Italian and Indian flavor Pizza menu.

Cheesecakes !!!

Cheese . Cakes.

Indulge into variety of fresh cheesecakes . The food and the cheesecakes , and the setup makes up for perfect Sunday brunch.

Spicy prawns n Toddy - Kerala special !!!

If you want to experience spice trip , try out the prawns . We had to search for Mazaa or alternative drink in order to feel our tongues back again.

Location pin -

Sujata Mastani. Not Bajirao Mastani.

Try the famous Mastani at Sujata Mastani - famous for its desserts since 50 years and now available at more than 30 outlets in Pune.

Available in almost 20 odd flavors - ranging from rose to kesar to mango .

Salmon !!!

Delicious and Healthy .

Location 📍- Kanlıca Mh, Ikinci Bahar Restaurant, Mihrabat Cd. No:20, 34810 Beykoz/İstanbul, Turkey

Grilled Sandwiches !!!

While Mapro Garden is famous for the Strawberry with cream and icecream , I really found their Grilled sandwiches were better of the lot.

The woodfired pizza is ok to try.

Location 📍 - Mapro Garden, 15/1B, Gureghar, Panchgani - Mahabaleshwar Rd, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra 412806

Amazing Daab Chingri !!!

Daab chingri js Prawns curry - Kolkata style cooked and served in coconut . The dish a bit of mustard flavor , but that is what lends the flavor to the dish.

Location 📍- The BENGAL Lounge, 6, Netaji Subhas Rd, Murgighata, B.B.D. Bagh, Kolkata, West Bengal 700001

The legendary Authentic Puneri food !!!

If someone wants to try and enjoy authentic maharashtrian food of Pune , Shreyas Thali is the must visit destination.

They have authentic food prep and traditional dishes in their food menu always like alu chi bhaji, masoor chi amti , kothimbir wadi , matki chi usal , etc

The sweets can be ordered separately and are not part of thali. But suggestion would be to definitely try any of the long list of sweets like shrikhand , puranpoli, kharwas , gulab jamun , basundi , etc

Location 📍 - Hotel Shreyas, 1242 B, Apte Rd, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra, India

One of the noteworthy Butter Chicken in town !!!

Sarjaa in Aundh will pull you inside just by the aroma while you pass by it.

And as they recommend , do try their Butter chicken. Its not the generic sweet Butter Chicken you find in Mumbai. Better balanced , and more near to the supposed to be way .

Location 📍- Sarjaa Restaurant And Bar, ITI Rd, Goodwill Society, Sanewadi, Aundh, Pune, Maharashtra 411007

Ti.Ra.Mi.Su

Authentic SouthIndian food !!!

Was on a business related trip to Chennai and found this highly rated restaurant near my office.

Went alone and ordered as per guided by the server .

Tried veg food and was spell bound.

Just delicious !!!

Tried :

- Gondhi Roti
- Neer dosa
- Appam
- Spicy Mushroom n veggies curry

Location 📍- Savya Rasa, 2/10, Gandhi Mandapam Rd, Chitra Nagar, Kotturpuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600085

Kerala Backwater and delightful veg n nonveg food on Houseboat !!!

We had booked this Houseboat for Alleppey backwaters. The cook on the boat dished out some gorgeous nonveg as well as veg food.

And with the view of the Backwaters combined with this meal , it was the perfect day around !!!

Greek souvlaki chicken rolls !!!

Chicken Souvlaki is Greek staple consisting of chicken kebabs, fresh veggies , etc

These were my go-to meals during my Greece trip.

Local dessert - Exotic presentation - Mind blowing flavors !!!

While we tried this as a part of Amuse Bouche ( Chefs Tasting Menu) at Masala Library , this is a must tryy for the delightful flavors and surprises in each bite .

Would highly recommend to try Amuse Bouche at Masala Library bt Jiggs Kalra.

Location 📍- Ground Floor, Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra, फर्स्ट इंटरनेशनल फाइनेंशियल केन्द्र, Bandra Kurla Complex Rd, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051

For some delicious Gujrati Thali in Pune !!!

Be ready to wait for 45 mnts min at this ever crowded place which is famous for its Gujarati thali.

Location 📍- Sukanta Thali, 636,Deccan Gymkhana, Immediate left turn after bus terminal & then second left turn, Near, Z Bridge, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra 411004

Best pizzas in Mumbai. Period.

Pictures dont do justice to the pizzas in the picture and the joy and happiness they evoke.

Hands down - best pizzas in Mumbai !!

Available at multiple outlets , please expect waiting time of 45-50 mnts whenever you are visiting any outlet.

Location 📍- Madhuban Colony, D.N.Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053

Best pizzas in Mumbai. Period.

Pictures dont do justice to the pizzas in the picture and the joy and happiness they evoke.

Hands down - best pizzas in Mumbai !!

Available at multiple outlets , please expect waiting time of 45-50 mnts whenever you are visiting any outlet.

Location 📍- Madhuban Colony, D.N.Nagar, Andheri West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400053

Cheese and Chicken Pide
And
The Dal Soup !!!

Pide and Dal soup are the defaults at any place when in Turkey.

Charcoal Icecream !!!

We visited this small but attractive outlet which caught our eyes .

They have a wide variety of desserts . We tried their charcoal icecream and waffles in Delhi winters and felt happiness in a cone.

Location 📍- Shop No 57, Cremeborne Ice Creams & Desserts, Municipal Market, Connaught Lane, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi 110001

Breakfast Peters

The best way to lighten up the day is to have a healthy and yummy breakfast meal.

And Punekars know the regular place to have breakfast.

Location 📍- Cafe Pèter - wakad, Shop no 25, 26 ridhi sidhi complex, Mathoba Rd, Shankar Kalat Nagar, chowk, Pune, Maharashtra 411057

Mouth watering Galauti Kebabs!!!

This delicacy has a story behind it.
Legend has it that this kebab was specially created for the aging Nawab Wajid Ali Shah of Lucknow, as his teeth were weak, but yet he was very fond of meat. So the cooks created this kebab in such a way that it literally melted in the mouth, satisfying the Nawab's love for meat.

We tried these at the famous Rajinder Da Dhaba at Delhi. Kebabs which melt in your mouth is the perfect description.

Location 📍- Rajinder Da Dhaba, AB-14B, Nauroji Nagar Marg, opposite Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi, Delhi 110029

Pa Pa Ya !!!

Some gorgeous food is all you need to feel happy. And Pa Pa Ya makes you happy with every bite.

We tried their Sushi rolls , Dimsums , Laksa and chicken.

The dimsums , Sushi , Laksa and the dessert were all a ride for taste buds.

Rating - 4.5/5

Location 📍- Pa Pa Ya, BKC, G-2, Ground Floor, 3rd North Avenue Maker Maxity, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051

To the best Sandwich ever !!!

We visited this highly recommended place Le Plaisir on Zomato.

The food is gorgeous and lipsmakcing.

We tried the Chicken Pesto Sandwich. Every bite was like a trip around delightful flavors packed within the breads. Highly recommended.

The Harissa Grilled Chicken was another masterpiece - perfectly grilled and juicy alongwith the perfect mashed potato.

Spaghetti Pink Sauce and Banana nutella crepe were equally good.

Rating - 5/5

Location 📍- Le Plaisir, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune, Maharashtra

Deep dish pizza with upto 28 options for crust fillings !!!

Imagine having the option to choose fillings for the deep dish pizza's crust from 28 options - veggies , chicken , lamb , etc

This deep dish pizza is not for the faint hearted.

Location 📍- Insta Pizza, 4, DLF Tower 8th Rd, DLF Cyber City, DLF Phase 2, Sector 24, Gurgaon Rural, Haryana 122002

Lip smacking Indian fusion food !!!

One of my memorable meals in Pune . Primarily due to the amazing variety , quality and flavors presented - be it seafood or chicken .

Located in one of the most upcoming areas , Balewadi Highstreet , Incognito is a standout.

Also , we loved their Virgin Pinacolada ♥

Location 📍-Incognito Restaurant Bar & Cafe, Panchshil Business Park, Baner - Balewadi Rd, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra 411045

Fresh pancakes with icecream and a fresh pizza pie !!!

Add to this rooftop view of Oia town , Santorini and this is easily one of most memorable meals in Greece !!!

The food is fresh and the cafe is a must visit for both the food and view !!!

Location 📍- Skiza Cafe, Οία, Thira 847 02, Greece