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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

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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Spending time with a forgotten friend.

Friends play such an important part in shaping your personality and you have some of your dearest memories linked with them.
However I have failed to stay in touch.
Even if I miss them, so very much, I have not made an effort.
So this New Years, I am going to make a change, I am going to remove some time out, for my old friends, who might feel I have forgotten them.
I am starting with an evening at the movies and a long dinner catching up on , gossip, Life and fun !
Don’t wait for the calendar to flip to 2019.
Call your forgotten friend now !

COLD CHOCOLATE WAR

Talkie – Belgian Dark Chocolate Mouse Cake
Theatre – @therollingpinindia
Ticket Price – Rs.125

Box office rating – 2.8 stars

Review -A salivating film, about a war fought between Belgium and Switzerland that not many know of.
The movie showcases the famous chocolate hero, Belgium chocolate and his victorious win.
Switzerland was a land of superior milk chocolate warriors, who are fooled by a dusty and fine strategy planned by Belgian Chocolate.
Like the Trojan horse of Troy, Belgian chocolate decided to enter the city of Switzerland, in disguise, wearing a blue cape and white chocolate crown.
The Swiss chocolate army thought of him a King, of a nearby Swiss village and let him pass.
Just when the Belgian chocolate reached to greet the king, he dropped his blue cape, revealing the smooth chocolate mousse inside of his, impaling the sword through his stomach killing the milky white king. This was how Belgium won the war and till date there remains a Cold War between the milk chocolates of Switzerland and dark cocoa chocolates of Belgium.

FRY FLICK

Talkie – Hot and Spicy French Fries
Theatre – @thechocolateheaven_mumbai

Ticket – Rs 170
Box office Rating – 2 stars

Review – It is a short film based on teenage romance. This is a genre that is often explored, but rarely a mega hit. Unfortunately this teen flick doesn’t quite do justic to the genre.
This masaledar story, explores the deep fried, crispy potato Mr. French fries undying love for the spicy and saucy Thousand Island.
Whenever a film has these two characters at play, you expect, the spicy thousand Island and crunchy French Fry to work wonders. But sadly neither do they live up to the predictable taste of such a classic, nor have they invented something new. I wish they could add more characters and twists in the story.

A WHITE – RED CAROL

Talkie – Boston Red Velvet Cupcake
Theatre – Boston Cupcakery
Ticket Price – Rs.110

Box Office Rating – 3.8 stars

Review – Every Christmas, Miss Red Velvet was the most sought after carol singer because she had the most moist , colourful and sweet voice. The only thing she longed for, was a partner to sing with, like other cupcakes. But Red Velvet was considered far too superior to sing with, even for the most creamiest of frostings.
One day during her usual practice sessions , A fluffy, tall and fair butter cream frosting her fan, from the meadow sang along with her. Red velvet felt the gush of nostalgia when she heard butter cream frosting, she recollected all the memories of her childhood days. She continued singing with butter cream frosting and at the end of the song, she offered him to sing with her for all her next stage shows. Their duo was super hit, many albums got released and they became a star. Since that day , no one has indulged in a red velvet cupcake without its classic butter cream frosting. So go to Boston Cupcakery to experience their concert film and let us know how did you feel.

THE RED INDIAN PANEER

Talkie – Schezuan Paneer
Theatre – Sunset (Mahim)
Box Office Ratings – 3 Stars
Ticket Price – Rs. 200

Cast – Paneer (Cottage Cheese), Vegetables.
Review – This movie is about Red Indian Paneer. The film is set in 1846, a time when the Red Indian paneers resided in the Schezuan jungle, of China. This jungle was rich in spices, and were often attacked by other natives like the tiny yet pungent Spring onions, the flavourful garlic and fiercely spicy red chillies. Amongst these fiery upheavals and Sauces sacrifices, it is interesting to watch how did the Red Indian paneers emerge Victorious.
It’s a decent movie with regards to taste and the war skills of the Red Paneer is soft and fresh. Do watch it , if you are looking for an entertaining and economical movie.

BLOODY MURDER

Talkie – Truffle pizza
Theatre – augustcafe.in

Ticket Price – Rs 520
Box office Rating – 2.5 stars

Cast – cream sauce , truffle oil, exotic mushrooms and rosemary onions

Review – A murder mystery, that has all the right ingredients but unfortunately is missing something.
Two earthy and shinny girls; rosemary onion and exotic mushroom, plan a bachelor trip to Cream Sauce Angeles, for their soft and sweet, Bae Bread who gets murdered by an overdose of truffle oil.
The movie looks beautiful because of such a flavorful cast and creamy destination. But sadly the story offers nothing more than the independent flavors of these distinguished ingredients. They fail to form a perfect balance and leave you slightly disappointed.
I am sure the intent, was to make a film which had both beauty and the brilliance of a gripping murder mystery but you’d rather choose a different genre pizza at August Cafe.

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Enjoy surprising a stranger with something tasty.

Mumbai is a fast and a fun city.
My first time here 10 years back was an experience I will never forget.
My first local train saffar.
In the span of 30 minutes, I had never before come in contact with so many people and so many stories at once.
Being an avid observer and sucker for stories, I couldn’t but eve strop through the various interactions in the train.
And My biggest learning in those 30 minutes, which I am sure anyone who has travelled in a train will vouch for, is that everyone in that 30 minutes journey is simply looking for a moment of peace.
So before we strike off another day till New Years, let’s share a tasty something with a stranger, it could be in the train, in office or any public place.
PC – @the.musical.soul and @akshaya_mhaskar
Thank you.