My friend Karen is serving as a Fellow at Teach For India and is placed in a low- income school at Malad, Mumbai by the name of Divine Child High School. She plans to set up a library in the school to inculcate the habit of reading as well as independence. The most important thing is not only to set it up but also see that it is a change that is sustainable. For this, the library not only requires infrastructure but proper systems as well. It would be absolutely great if you donate in small amounts or big. Your donation will help a long way to make this happen. Feel free to ask Karen any question you have. And remember it feels very good to share!
http://www.giveindia.org/Donatefromigivepage.aspx
Do not hesitate to donate through this Website - it is simple, totally secure and the most efficient way to help me reach her goal. The NGO that she has chosen will receive your money quickly and effortlessly. You will receive tax benefits for your deduction in India.
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Karen D'souza
+919820304409
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Tuesday, February 8, 2011
My Pursuit of Life: Dinner Extravaganza @ Global Fusion
My Pursuit of Life: Dinner Extravaganza @ Global Fusion: "Last Night for a very special night so I told Josh, 'Hey lets go to Global Fusion'....Without ant inhibition Josh agreed with me so late nig..."
Dinner Extravaganza @ Global Fusion
Last Night for a very special night so I told Josh, "Hey lets go to Global Fusion"....Without ant inhibition Josh agreed with me so late night which was a very special nite Josh N Trisha went on a date to Global Fusion, Bandra
Just a little brief on Global fusion
Global Fusion is an Off Beat Restaurant in Mumbai that serves a fusion of Chinese, East asian, Japanese, Pan-Asian, Teppanyaki & Thai food
This place is unique since there is no menu and you must serve yourself from a buffet which in fact is a feast fit for a king. What's more, you can eat as much as you want - the deal is unlimited food, soft drinks and desserts!
Getting back on my take of Global Fusion....
As soon as we got out of the lift and entered the restaurant the first thing that struck me was....Damn, this place is huge. Besides being huge its gorgeous as well. In the midst of Room 1 is a fish pond and a pretty little water fall. Oh n the fat frog with the big paunch in the middle of the pond is so bloody adorable
After being seated we looked around and felt lost... There was so much food all around. We didn't know where to start so after settling down and ordering something to drink we hatched a plan of how we would go about eating as much as we want
We walked to the starter section like two hungry gluts and kept ordering whatever sounded or looked yum.
Satisfied with our greed we got back to our seats and in no time our table started over flowing with different kinda Dim Sim's, Oyster, Lamb, Pomfret, Tuna, Yum Boneless & nameless fish and lots of prawn delicacy's
After stuffing out self with everything we headed back more confidently for Round 2. At this point the only thing I recommend you don't try is the so called BBQ chicken. It reminded me of Idle stuffed Masala
After relishing the starters we started eying the sushi platters nicely arranged in the adjacent room
Geared with out plates in hand we marched towards the Sushi & Sashimi Counter all set to have our first bite of authentic Sushi. From the vast spread of Sushi I can just remember 3 kinds: Bara Sushi, Nigiri Sushi & Onigiri Sushi. I wont recommend eating raw Squids because they stink a little but the Red Snapper, Crab, Prawns, Tuna, Anchovies ( salt-water forage fish ) & Oyster were all mind blowing. Oh n never ever spoon down Wasabi although it may seem harmless. Josh made the mistake of doing that and his expression after that was priceless
So after we relished the Sushi our tummies were almost full. We took a break from eating for sometime hoping to catch a break before downing some more food and later moved on to the main course. This was the only non exciting section. They don't have a lot of variety and the food seems like the regular Chinese or Thai food you find around...
The last part of our meal was refreshing after the boring main course.
It was DESSERT TIME!!!!!!
There was a counter with Baskin Robbins Unlimited Ice cream with a variety of their best flavors to choose from.Too bad I was stuffed at this pint so I had just one scoop of the Mint Choco Chip Ice cream while Josh enjoyed two scoops of ice cream. Along with the ice cream they also have cute little pastries, jelly's, custard and Mini Bon Bon's to choose from. Oh and just next to that is the Cookie counter. The Butter cookie was my personal favorite.
Finally filled up & completely satisfied with our grand dinner we left Global Fusion as Happy Customers all set to visit again.
Global Fusion
Link Square Mall,
3rd Floor,
Linking Road,
Bandra (W),
Mumbai
Landmark: Near Croma
Phone: 26469002, 26469001, 26469111, 26469222
Just a little brief on Global fusion
Global Fusion is an Off Beat Restaurant in Mumbai that serves a fusion of Chinese, East asian, Japanese, Pan-Asian, Teppanyaki & Thai food
This place is unique since there is no menu and you must serve yourself from a buffet which in fact is a feast fit for a king. What's more, you can eat as much as you want - the deal is unlimited food, soft drinks and desserts!
Getting back on my take of Global Fusion....
As soon as we got out of the lift and entered the restaurant the first thing that struck me was....Damn, this place is huge. Besides being huge its gorgeous as well. In the midst of Room 1 is a fish pond and a pretty little water fall. Oh n the fat frog with the big paunch in the middle of the pond is so bloody adorable
After being seated we looked around and felt lost... There was so much food all around. We didn't know where to start so after settling down and ordering something to drink we hatched a plan of how we would go about eating as much as we want
We walked to the starter section like two hungry gluts and kept ordering whatever sounded or looked yum.
Satisfied with our greed we got back to our seats and in no time our table started over flowing with different kinda Dim Sim's, Oyster, Lamb, Pomfret, Tuna, Yum Boneless & nameless fish and lots of prawn delicacy's
After stuffing out self with everything we headed back more confidently for Round 2. At this point the only thing I recommend you don't try is the so called BBQ chicken. It reminded me of Idle stuffed Masala
After relishing the starters we started eying the sushi platters nicely arranged in the adjacent room
Geared with out plates in hand we marched towards the Sushi & Sashimi Counter all set to have our first bite of authentic Sushi. From the vast spread of Sushi I can just remember 3 kinds: Bara Sushi, Nigiri Sushi & Onigiri Sushi. I wont recommend eating raw Squids because they stink a little but the Red Snapper, Crab, Prawns, Tuna, Anchovies ( salt-water forage fish ) & Oyster were all mind blowing. Oh n never ever spoon down Wasabi although it may seem harmless. Josh made the mistake of doing that and his expression after that was priceless
So after we relished the Sushi our tummies were almost full. We took a break from eating for sometime hoping to catch a break before downing some more food and later moved on to the main course. This was the only non exciting section. They don't have a lot of variety and the food seems like the regular Chinese or Thai food you find around...
The last part of our meal was refreshing after the boring main course.
It was DESSERT TIME!!!!!!
There was a counter with Baskin Robbins Unlimited Ice cream with a variety of their best flavors to choose from.Too bad I was stuffed at this pint so I had just one scoop of the Mint Choco Chip Ice cream while Josh enjoyed two scoops of ice cream. Along with the ice cream they also have cute little pastries, jelly's, custard and Mini Bon Bon's to choose from. Oh and just next to that is the Cookie counter. The Butter cookie was my personal favorite.
Finally filled up & completely satisfied with our grand dinner we left Global Fusion as Happy Customers all set to visit again.
Global Fusion
Link Square Mall,
3rd Floor,
Linking Road,
Bandra (W),
Mumbai
Landmark: Near Croma
Phone: 26469002, 26469001, 26469111, 26469222
Saturday, February 5, 2011
My Pursuit of Life: My Favorite Grubs in Town
My Pursuit of Life: My Favorite Grubs in Town: "Loads of new pubs & restaurants seem to be sprouting in Mumbai City these day . Here is a list of my Favorite few Global Fusion If you..."
My Favorite Grubs in Town
Loads of new pubs & restaurants seem to be sprouting in Mumbai City these day .
5 Spice
Here is a list of my Favorite few
Global Fusion
If you like to experiment with numerous cuisines and are ready to rock your palette…there can't be a better place than Global Fusion A visual treat for your eyes with innumerable dishes on display. A wide selection of Sushi and Sashimi. And the best part, not very expensive too.
The ambience is exotic and relaxing. A decor and red chinese light shades transport you to the far east. The light reflecting water pond in the middle adds to its charm. The staff is cheerful and prompt. Please take a tour to explore the dishes on display, before you get on with your food. You can choose from multiple soups, sashimi’s, dumplings, tempura, fritters, salad and spring rolls. Made to order stir fried starters, sticky rice and many more. While most of the items are self service, some of them will be made fresh and brought to your table. The main course served in the adjoining section is another delectable affair with Thai curry, rice, noodles and other meat, sea food items. The Dessert corner is a variety of unlimited cakes and pastries with unlimited Baskin Robbins Ice Cream corner (Yum).
So, if you are planning to seriously binge, this is the place for you.
Global Fusion Food Court, Link Square Mall, 3Rd Floor, Linking Road, Bandra West, Mumbai
022 26469003
5 Spice I don't even know where to begin! This place boasts of possibly the LARGEST menu i have ever come across under the Chinese Cuisine! It is sooo confusing because everything looks so tempting and honestly-- it is :). They possibly have every dish covered under Chicken, Fish, Lamb , Crabs and Prawns! i couldn't have possibly eaten everything (especially considering HOW LARGGGEEE their portion is!) but i know for a fact that their Prawn Pot Rice, Crispy Thread Chicken , Prawns in Sezchuan Sauce, Red Chilly Pepper Babycorn and Thai Pot Rice (PHEWWW!!!) is BRILLIANT ! I can assure you that you will love everything they have on the menu! And coming to the BEST part-- the desserts!!!! 5 Spice has Sinful Temptations for all with a sweet tooth out there --Death by Chocolate , Rich Chocolate Pie, Amazing Cheesecakes, Toblerone cake, Chocolate Flakes Gateaux, Mission Impossible (!!!!!) and Rocky Road! Wherever you eat a 5 spice meal- Fort, Bandra or in your Living-room - you will love it!! It doesn't even end here-- most importantly -- this ravishing spread comes at an unbelievable price (avg 500 per person!). I hope i have managed to convey what i wanted to through this review-- if u haven't been to 5 Spice , you certainly haven't been "Living it Up."
Pali Naka, Bandra West, Mumbai, Pali Hill, Mumbai - 022 26421941/Fort, Mumbai - 022 22664543
Leopold Cafe
Leopold's Cafe and Bar is probably one of the most well-known restaurants among the ones located on Colaba Causeway. Although it's similar to Cafe Mondegar, there are things other than the food to draw one to this particular joint, such as the scenes in and about the place. Look inside and discover there a very vibrant, humming crowd of customers hailing from various nationalities and walks of life. Look outside and enjoy the most thrilling view of good ol' Mumbai possible. Another attraction of Leopold's is that it is a place that believes in serving hefty portions of food at a reasonable price.
The hot & Sweet beef,Dragon Prawns, Beef Teriyaki, Fish with Baboo shoots & Mashrooms, 3 in 1 rice and various salads are awesome
Gregory David Roberts a.k.a. Shantaram maybe seen here :)
Colaba Causeway, Bhagat Singh Road, Next To Regal Cinema, Colaba, Mumbai
022 22828185
Golden Wok
Golden Wok is spacious, but uncluttered – two floors restaurant in New Bombay. The chinese interiors give it a very serene look
The menu has a fair mix of the usual suspects, plus some more exciting looking stuff. You have pages based around fish, prawns, squid (just a few items), lamb, chicken (a couple of pages worth), and a largish vegetarian selection. Strangely, no pork, which is a little disappointing. :(
The soups served here are yum. The Crispy Thread Chicken & The Dimsims are very good, and quite a substantial serving for a starter.
Chinese tea to sip between dishes and cleanse the palate isn’t on the menu, but it is served if you ask for it. You are given the option of eating your rice with chopsticks here too
If you love seafood I highly recommend the squids here. You may not have a lot of variety in this section but whatever is there is really good.
The Chicken black peper sauce and chicken Volcano is a treat for those who favor poultry
From the other dishes , the Chicken Burnt Ginger Garlic Rice is a clear winner, even if a little too oily.
Dessert has limited options if you want to stay true to the mission have the Honey-glazed Noodles with Ice-cream
The verdict: Food, decent. Excellent value for money in terms of serving sizes. A starter and a main course are more than enough for two moderate eaters. If you even eat heavy, you may still get change out of thousand. The clincher? Warm, very friendly, attentive service. I’ll be eating there again soon.
Lokmat Building, Sector 30, Sanpada, Navi
Mumbai
022 27632312
Joss
JOSS, a fine dining restaurant,is the success story and brainchild of renowned Chef Farrokh Khambata. Nestled in the corporate and art hub of Kala Ghoda, the restaurant has created a niche for itself in the world of Modern Far Eastern Cuisine and promises further delight with time to come. This gastronomical adventure offers authentic Japanese, Malaysian, Indonesian and Balinese cuisine.
The menu flaunts dishes like the Oriental Crab Bisque, the Crisp but Tender Peking Inspired Duck, Nonya Bamboo Chicken, Balinese Clay Pot of Zucchini, Young Corn and Broccoli; Norwegian Salmon Flavored with Dill, Lemon Butter and Crisp Seaweed, and also the Mekong Whisky Flambéed Prawns in China Spoons. The Sushi at JOSS, which is already well-appreciated in the party circuit, is priced realistically and made with the freshest ingredients.
The silken coconut and basil hot- seller Balinese Curry or Grilled Chicken Breast with Coriander 'n' Wasabi, Oyster in Red Wine Sauce are a must try. Wind up with the Joss Hot Kahlua Chocolate Souffle or a really interesting dessert of Sushi of Strawberry 'n' Banana in Chocolate Nori with Kiwi Wasabi and Blueberry.
A must visit.
Kala Ghoda, Mumbai 022 66547700
Pop Tate's
Who hasn’t already heard of pop tates? For those who haven’t Your a looser…Poptaes is awesome.
I could start by mentioning everyone’s favorite ‘happy hours’ between 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm where you get one drink free on every one drink you order. So get the beer flowing… :) You cannot stay away from its sizzlers and appetizers. Service is great and so is the ambience. (You can even get into an argument with the person on the next table if you are drunk enough.)
Don’t ever expect the place to be empty… ever!
For the Sizzling sizzlers… For the drinks… for the fish n chips or even some good music… for giving me happy afternoons :)… and for a lot more… pop tates gets my high five!
Evershine Nagar, Malad West, Mumbai - 022 28445514
Pop Tate's
Who hasn’t already heard of pop tates? For those who haven’t Your a looser…Poptaes is awesome.
I could start by mentioning everyone’s favorite ‘happy hours’ between 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm where you get one drink free on every one drink you order. So get the beer flowing… :) You cannot stay away from its sizzlers and appetizers. Service is great and so is the ambience. (You can even get into an argument with the person on the next table if you are drunk enough.)
Don’t ever expect the place to be empty… ever!For the Sizzling sizzlers… For the drinks… for the fish n chips or even some good music… for giving me happy afternoons :)… and for a lot more… pop tates gets my high five!
Evershine Nagar, Malad West, Mumbai - 022 28445514
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Shoes make our hearts go boom
Men always want to know whats it about shoes that make us women go crazy ....
Men love their cars, their Bikes, their Sports and in the same way women love their shoes. OK not entirely true...Women really really love their shoes
A friend once told me, when you're sad and blue play a happy song or dance to some thumping music and sing your heart out or dance like crazy....that way you can forget about your problem for a while...but i have a better solution..
SHOES!!...we don't even have to buy them..just try them on will do the trick...
Personally speaking, They help me overcome depression!
It's true! Whenever I have had a fight with my boyfriend or best friend and then gone and tried on pretty high heels from a display, it lifted up my mood!
There's nothing like getting a new pair and wearing them out the first time. Especially if they're sexy high heels.
Long before spiked heels with exotic names became objects of desire, chicks have been shoe-crazy. But recently, we got proof of exactly how crazy: While sales of most things had plummeted thanks to the recession, footwear sales went up compared to the same period the previous year.
Yes, buying a pair of shoes has always had near-supernatural effects — like instantly updating an outfit from last year or just making you feel hotter than hell — but that doesn't fully explain how footwear is beating the odds in sales. Trust science to have the answer: Turns out, we've always been wired for shoe lust, even when the going gets tough.
First of all, there's some serious mood-boosting going on when you try on any kind of apparel
When you go even higher — to stilettos — another element rears its head: sex. Stilettos are undoubtedly foxy, but why, exactly? "When a woman wears them, she assumes a primal mating pose.
But there's more to it than how hot your ass looks. According to the author of The Brain in Love, our minds are structured in a way that may associate feet with sex. "The area of the brain that communicates with the genitals is right next to the area that deals with the feet," says the book. "These regions share neural crosstalk, which may be why shoes can be erotic." And we thought it was just our lust for high style talking.
A friend once told me, when you're sad and blue play a happy song or dance to some thumping music and sing your heart out or dance like crazy....that way you can forget about your problem for a while...but i have a better solution..
SHOES!!...we don't even have to buy them..just try them on will do the trick...
Personally speaking, They help me overcome depression!
It's true! Whenever I have had a fight with my boyfriend or best friend and then gone and tried on pretty high heels from a display, it lifted up my mood!
There's nothing like getting a new pair and wearing them out the first time. Especially if they're sexy high heels.
Long before spiked heels with exotic names became objects of desire, chicks have been shoe-crazy. But recently, we got proof of exactly how crazy: While sales of most things had plummeted thanks to the recession, footwear sales went up compared to the same period the previous year.
Yes, buying a pair of shoes has always had near-supernatural effects — like instantly updating an outfit from last year or just making you feel hotter than hell — but that doesn't fully explain how footwear is beating the odds in sales. Trust science to have the answer: Turns out, we've always been wired for shoe lust, even when the going gets tough.
First of all, there's some serious mood-boosting going on when you try on any kind of apparel
When you go even higher — to stilettos — another element rears its head: sex. Stilettos are undoubtedly foxy, but why, exactly? "When a woman wears them, she assumes a primal mating pose.
But there's more to it than how hot your ass looks. According to the author of The Brain in Love, our minds are structured in a way that may associate feet with sex. "The area of the brain that communicates with the genitals is right next to the area that deals with the feet," says the book. "These regions share neural crosstalk, which may be why shoes can be erotic." And we thought it was just our lust for high style talking.
Destiny or something like it
The quote “Destiny is not a matter of chance, but a matter of choice. ” by William Jennings Bryant applies very much to not only my life, but my everyday attainments.
This quote can be translated into a manageable form, meaning that destiny is not something that will come to you; instead you must go after your goals.
Some people do believe that certain things are meant to happen as in the people you meet and the person you marry. I don't think that destiny has anything to do with the person that you fall in love with. For example if everyone in this world was destined to fall in love with someone, and there was a perfect match for everyone, then why don't people find him or her? Why does divorce happen? Destiny whether it is real or not is not fair. It never seems to work in favor of the person. The very few times that people actually do find their "perfect mate" then the notion of destiny and that they were meant to be together comes up but I just think that is just an excuse for a relationship that works.
Another point in a person's life that people may say that he or she is destined for is their career. The course of your career and who you are in life is all on the person not a predetermined situate. Whether the person applies himself and goes to school and then to college and eventually gets a career on his own is his prerogative.
Bill Gates was not destined to be the richest man in the world I believe. I think that he had a dream and the worked hard when he was young to become what he is today.
I would conclude by saying that the notion of destiny is just an excuse that people use for the misfortunes or fortunes that they encounter. SO MAKE YOUR OWN DESTINY & DON'T EXPECT IT TO COME TO YOU IN A GOLDEN PLATTER
This quote can be translated into a manageable form, meaning that destiny is not something that will come to you; instead you must go after your goals.
Some people do believe that certain things are meant to happen as in the people you meet and the person you marry. I don't think that destiny has anything to do with the person that you fall in love with. For example if everyone in this world was destined to fall in love with someone, and there was a perfect match for everyone, then why don't people find him or her? Why does divorce happen? Destiny whether it is real or not is not fair. It never seems to work in favor of the person. The very few times that people actually do find their "perfect mate" then the notion of destiny and that they were meant to be together comes up but I just think that is just an excuse for a relationship that works.
Another point in a person's life that people may say that he or she is destined for is their career. The course of your career and who you are in life is all on the person not a predetermined situate. Whether the person applies himself and goes to school and then to college and eventually gets a career on his own is his prerogative.
Bill Gates was not destined to be the richest man in the world I believe. I think that he had a dream and the worked hard when he was young to become what he is today.
I would conclude by saying that the notion of destiny is just an excuse that people use for the misfortunes or fortunes that they encounter. SO MAKE YOUR OWN DESTINY & DON'T EXPECT IT TO COME TO YOU IN A GOLDEN PLATTER
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