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Show some kindness to the people who serve us everyday.

Empathy, a rare quality, to put yourself in someone else’s shoes, to understand another persons plight is not something that comes naturally to most people.
On my way to work, I decided to ask my rickshaw driver, if he had anything to eat since morning. His answer was no, he continued to share how, some days all they have is, a few bananas or one cup of tea. They sometimes also go hours without using the washroom or a drop of water.
In that moment I realised , how much we take for granted, and instantly I offered some tasty Vada Pav’s to him.
I am going to do it everyday to work and il try to take this with me into 2019.
Do your bit for our public service individuals before 2018 passes by. 

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Share a tasty snack with your office help.

We tend to get cold and indifferent to the people who’s job it is to make our lives at work easy.
The month of December tends to put you into a holiday trance, things at work are lighter and you have some free time to spare.
Grab this opportunity, and have something tasty with your office help.

A FISHY MURDER

Talkie – Panko Crusted Fish Fingers
Theatre – @grandmamascafe
Ticket Price – Rs. 310

Box office Rating – 4 stars 

Cast – Fish Fingers, Panko and tartar Sauce

Review – A steaming hot fantasy romance , between a prince Fish Finger and a French woman named, Tartar. Fish Finger came from royal French water, he was white and tall, always looked and smelt fresh. Tender with his words but firm with his decisions, Fish Finger was longing for love.
On the banks of the same river lived Tartar Sauce, she was fine, filled with punch French lady, she wore green gherkins on her hair and had an aroma of lime freshness. She was a fine woman but with strong and pungent views, due to which her father never found her a suitable husband.
One day at the river bank Tartar sat disappointed and dejected with her feet dipped in the river. Instantly attracted to her lemon scent , Fish Finger swam across to her. At that brief moment they locked eyes and felt a connection like never before. But they couldn’t go beyond that because neither one can live on the other side of the world.
This is when Ponka, a Bread crumb scientist comes into the picture, he invents a brown, crispy and light cloak of Ponka, which allows the Prince to rise above the water and dive into Tartar sauces love. This union is passionate and steaming, it is one of the best fantasy love stories I have seen.
Kindly do not miss this one.

HAIL SCHEZWAN

Talkie – Dragon Noodles
Theatre – Amrut Sagar Fast Food
Ticket Price – Rs. 235
Box office stars – 3 stars.

Cast – Schezwan noodles and Hakka Noodles.

Review – A Chinese gang, war film that happened one night in the west lanes of Bandra.
All noodles used to stay together, schezwan and Hakka being the majority. Situated at the heart of the city core was a shrine, the Chinese schezwan sauce, where all noodles would come to take a holy dip in the spicy and holy schezwan sauce.
That year, the monks decided to open their gates only to the privileged Schezwan noodles because they too were red like the hot and holy Schezwan Sauce. This made the Hakka noodles get furious, and they revolted against the monks decision by placing a standing army at the temple gates.
Schezwan felt insulted and both the noodle gangs broke into war.
Who won the war? Who got to taste the holy schezwan sauce?
Well, you will have the answer once you watch the film. A must watch and definitely worth the money.
Do enjoy.

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Share the table and a tasty meal with someone.

Any place can get lonely sometimes, and it is in those times you have the biggest opportunity to make new friends.
In the office, I smile at our account team, every morning when we start our day, and bid out goodbyes at the end of the day. 
But never have we had the time to actually sit, talk and get to know one another.
So what better time than a tasty lunch break!
I had a lovely time, and I actually wondered why didn’t I do it early in 2018.
So hurry hurry, make a new friend before it is 2019. 

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When someone is kind enough to fulfill a basic craving, it feels so wonderful.
So, today when my friend was craving for some McCain’s Smiley potato fries. I decided to surprise her with a plate full of it.
Similarly, if you know about someone who is craving to eat something tasty, then do not wait for anything, go to your nearest restaurant, bar or order something to satisfy your friends craving. Happy 2018

SALLI CHICKEN

Talkie – Salli Chicken
Theatre – Sodabottleopenerwala
Ticket Price – Rs. 470
Box office Rating – 3 Stars

Cast – Parsi Chicken curry and Potato Sallis
Review – The sweet story of the Salli, a matchstick looking potato finding a home in the land of the great monarch Parsi Chicken Curries, famous for its masaledar flavour of tender chicken pieces, guarded by the big and toasty, but soft and tender from the inside army of pav’s. In this movie, you see how potato Sallis come to the Parsi chicken curries for a home, because their homes were burnt down.
The film takes an interesting turn, when the Sallis have to present to the King of Chicken Curries, one strong reason that makes them worthy to be granted a place in the Parsi land. The Salli’s answered saying, like the Parsi’s believe they are like sugar in a glass of milk, not visible but sweet, so are the Salli’s, they are crunchy and crispy taking no space, just standing up like a crown on their land. King Parsi chicken curry was so impressed, that he allowed Salli’s to stay in their land and since that day the land is known as – Salli Chicken. It is a delicious dish, and a must try at this classic Parsi joint.

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Be kind, for god resides in the heart of children.

There are so many important morals and values, every religion teaches us as children.
One of them being, that god resides in the heart of children.
God chooses to do so, because they are innocent, they do not know how to differ right from wrong. They are pure and nothing better can lighten ones heart, like that of child’s smile.
These children, on the street, are unfortunate, for no fault of their own, they land up in troubled and underprivileged homes. Let’s do something kind and tasty for them before 2019 comes knocking.

THE WILD SIDE OF BOMBAY

Talkie – Veg Tribal Thali
Theatre – Sodabottleopenerwala
Ticket Price – 499

Box Office Rating – 3.5 stars

Review – This film scores extra points for its innovation and sourcing local produce form the tribals to make these wonderful thali’s . The Veg Thali by Wild Side of Bombay, produced by Soda Bottle Openerwala, is an enriching and enjoyable tale of the Thali served by the Varli tribes of Bombay.
With an ensemble cast of 17 actors playing the role of spicy, sour, savoury and sweet dishes, the film’s hero is the Gauti Brinjal, a local green coloured variant of Brinjal. It is the only character in the film that stands out for its earthy, strong and delicious flavour. Followed by a stellar performance by the kheer. The kheer adds glamour to the film, with its thick and sweet aura, it leaves you wanting for more.
The other characters have their own story going on parallel to the adventurous of Gauti Brinjal.
This film is only running Sodabottleopenerwala till the 31st of December.2018.
So hurry up and catch this cult Varli Film of the Wild Side of Bombay before the year ends.

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Cheers to someone else’s happiness

There are always so many reasons for us to be soar faced, stressed, angry and sad. I guess it comes naturally for most of the human race, to search for pity and sadness. There are very few people, who are actually happy, and who in the worst situations look for at the brighter side not only for themselves but others as well.
I am sure 2018, had its set of horrible decisions, mean moves, useless arguments and worthless sorrows. So for all those times we could have been happy, either for ourselves or others, let’s raise a toast and choose to start looking at the glass half full, from 2019, for ourselves and importantly for the happiness of others.