Evening Coffee and Brownie at Café Arabica, Mosque Road Bengaluru 

Do you know where the word “cappuccino” comes from? 

To most people – Italian and otherwise – the word “cappuccino” refers first and foremost to what is probably the most popular Italian coffee export. But the word “cappuccino” itself is much older, and has entirely un-food-related origin.

Lets get back to café Arabica, a cool and serene place to hangout with friends or maybe sometimes all alone, and guys out there this place can be great place to bring a girl for 1st date at Bengaluru’s famous Mosque Road, Frazer Town.

For those who have no idea about Mosque Road, it is one of the places in Bengaluru which has numerous Restaurants and Fast Food Joints, Cafés, Speciality Restaurants.  An on road café with bright vibrant ambience, with outdoor as well as indoor sitting. The café Arabica is famous for its sweet and savouries from India to Arabic delicacies, even few international bakery and confectionery delicacies along with a great range of hot and cold beverages prepared by the in house chef of Café Arabica. A mid budget Café with good food and drinks. A good service by the staff. 

You can see lots of cakes, pastries, Arabic sweets and savouries like Baklava, Babousa, Daish Chicken, Veg Quiche, beverages , muffins, assorted chocolates etc., along with a provision for meal that include veg and non-veg combos, Indian and Arabic breads, Biryani too.so here i will be giving my experience.

I went around evening at 7 and ordered Cappuccino along with Chocolate Brownie. So let’s talk about the cappuccino. For those don’t have idea what is cappuccino, simply the basic make-up of a cappuccino is roughly 1/3 coffee, 1/3 hot milk and 1/3 frothed/foamed milk but you may also hear people ask for a dry cappuccino (more froth) or a wet cappuccino (less froth). Cappuccino was fine and can be improved in taste but the presentation was upto the mark, and it is decently priced. 

Now for the Brownie, it was good, moist and cakey and chocolate syrup drizzled all over it, though I have had better, but brownie is like every place you try a brownie it’s different. Now you will be like don’t brownie have to be moist and gooey, no my friends there are various kinds of brownies cakey to gooey and moist.. Brownie is actually a American fusion of cake and cookie, the invention of culinary dishes can be complicated, and the brownie is no exception. Some myths state that a chef accidentally added melted chocolate to some biscuits, or was making cake but didn’t have enough flour; still others say that a housewife in Bangor, Maine, forgot to add baking powder to her chocolate cake. But most evidence points to one source: Chefs at Chicago’s Palmer House Hotel, who created the tasty treat for the World Columbian Exposition of 1893. A warm, moist and gooey brownie with crisp top and lot chocolate syrup drizzled above the  brownie is just so foodgasmic (oohmp). 

Do check out Café Arabica and do let us know about your experience and any things you wanna share with the rest
us.

Regards Gourmet Ramblers 

Go GOA!!!!The land of sun and sand.

Goa the land of sun, sand and sea- Goa is a holiday paradise in India. From family to backpackers youngsters to honeymooners. Be it a weekend or a long relaxing break, you can never have enough of Goa . It is quite popular with foreign tourists, another reason to pull a crowd. To make your stay comfortable in Goa there are numerous hotels and resorts in Calangute such as Estrela-do-Mar –overlooking the beach this resort lies 10 km from the 17^th century Fort Aguada and 13 km from the Salim Ali bird sanctuary.

  Goa is one of the best destinations in India known for its scenic sunset and an easy going vibe.

 

Churches in Goa stand taller than the rest, displaying the magnificence and exuberance of this Portuguese colony at its zenith.Churches such as Se Cathedral, Bom Jesus Basilica etc.

   The lip smacking Goan fish and prawn curry is to die for. How come  the mouth  watering Konkani and Goanese cuisine like chicken recheado and xacuti pork vindaloo cannot be forgotten, pork sorpotel, balchao. You can’t help but fall in love with its beaches Calaungute and Baga in north also very famous for their nightlife. . Goa beaches are dotted with shacks and restaurants offering fresh seafood, which are perfect for a leisurely meal.

   Here, tourists relax at a cafe on Baga beach, one of the popular beaches in the state. Goan beaches are popular hubs for adventure sports such as parasailing, jet skiing and scuba diving. Other quite ones are Morjim, Arjuna, Candolim and Colna. Goa is also famous for its flea markets stalls offering everything from cheap clothing, Junk jewellery to wacky leather accessories every Wednesday Arjuna flea is held most popular. 

 

The nightlife in Goa has to be experienced where most bars and restaurants offers live music accompanied by amazing coastal cuisine. Goa's reputation as a partying centre has only grown bigger and better over the last few years. Its beach side clubs are known for their dusk –to dawn parties. Every year in December, it also plays host to music festival such as SUNBURN. There is a pure magic in that spellbinds the tourists and at the end you can also try your luck at casino royal which is made on ship deck Goan.

Happy Travelling!!!!

How to reach GOA:

•  Bengaluru: There is/are 3 direct train(s) from Bangalore to Goa. These train(s) is/are Mas Vasco Exp (17311), Ypr Vasco Exp (17309) and Vlnk Vsg Exp (17316) etc. The minimum time a train takes to reach Goa from Bangalore is 13h 05m. The cheapest way to reach Goa from Bangalore takes you 13h 05m, which is to take Mas Vasco Exp from Bangalore to Goa. The fastest way to reach Goa from Bangalore takes you 1h 15m, which is to take a flight from Bangalore to Goa. By road it will take 9 h to 12h (555.9 km) via NH48.

• Mumbai: There is/are 34 direct train(s) from Mumbai to Goa. These train(s) is/are Jan Shatabdi Ex (12051), Pnbe Vsg Expres (12742), Goa Smprk K Exp (12450), Maru Sagar Exp (12978), Mandovi Express (10103) etc. The minimum time a train takes to reach Goa from Mumbai is 7h 26m. The cheapest way to reach Goa from Mumbai takes you 8h 14m, which is to take Jan Shatabdi Ex from Mumbai to Goa. The fastest way to reach Goa from Mumbai takes you 0h 55m, which is to take a flight from Mumbai to Goa. By road it will take around 10 h to 12 h (586.9 km) via NH48.

• New Delhi: here is/are 8 direct train(s) from New Delhi to Goa. These train(s) is/are Trivndrm Rjdhni (12432), Goa Smprk K Exp (12450), Kerla S Kranti (12218), Asr Kcvl Expres (12484), Ddn Kcvl Sup Ex (12288) etc. The minimum time a train takes to reach Goa from New Delhi is 27h 35m. The cheapest way to reach Goa from New Delhi takes you 27h 35m, which is to take Trivndrm Rjdhni from New Delhi to Goa. The fastest way to reach Goa from New Delhi takes you 2h 25m, which is to take a flight from New Delhi to Goa. By road it will take around 30 h to 34 h (2,138.6 km) via NH44.

Regards 

Gourmet Ramblers

(Aashna Chandani)

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Cappuccino Blast Aishbagh, Lucknow.

Known as Cappi by most of the people in the city, Cappuccino Blast had made its way up to the top by being one of its kind cafe in the city. This place is beautiful, the entrance defines the aestheticism of this place, it is one of the most luxurious lounges in Lucknow with a hefty lot of space all around adding to its monsoon catalysing terrace.

Ambience of this place aggrandizes its richness. Now coming to food ,it is quite decent but according to us it is highly overpriced,if you are a budget conscious student ,you need to shed out a hefty sum from your monthly pocket. Example- A combo of hookah with sandwhich and pasta will cost u around 1200 including taxes.

Overall this place is definitely worth trying cause its aura is very different from the rest of the lounges and the feel is quite comforting. So we suggest you to definitely hang out at Cappi at least once if you are in Lucknow.


Must try:- Cheese Fondue, White Sauce Pasta, Grilled Pizza Sandwich.
Food- 3.5/5
Service- 4/5
Ambience- 4.5/5
Value for money - 2.5/5

Happy Fooding!!

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Gourmet Ramblers ( Tarandeep Singh)

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Onesta (Indiranagar, Bengaluru)

PIZZERIA|PANIFICIO|PASTICCERIA

Last week my friends and I thought of trying some different place and we came down to Onesta, Indiranagar (a place which is not heavy on pocket and also with great crowd). Onesta is an establishment which serves people with delicious pizzas and other short eats. It’s a place with great ambience, with perfect amount of light and also well ventilated. On our arrival we were shown to our seats, after getting seated we were shown the menus in 5 minutes! (This process should not take much time as the menus should be shown within a 2 minute time gap). Anyways, we ordered tender chickens with sweet chilli sauce, broccoli and onions pizza and asparagus & cherry tomato pizza and for drinks we ordered orange mint cooler, virgin mojito and peach iced tea. Before the order was served, they served us with garlic bread rolls with a garlic sauce, the bread rolls had a nice flavour of garlic and were fresh and soft. The order was served to us within 30 minutes.  The chicken tasted fine with crunchy chicken dipped in a sweet sauce (it somewhat tasted like KFC's chicken dipped in BBQ sauce). I personally don't like broccoli, but for the people who do like them, the broccoli and onion pizza is a great choice. Now, coming down to asparagus and cherry tomato pizza, I was tasting asparagus for the first time and it tasted nice. The base of the pizza was thin and crunchy and soft. But, the toppings were not spread uniformly on the pizza.  All over, the food was fine. The beverages were also just fine. After completing the main course we ordered the desserts! They had showcased some very pretty and mouth watering desserts, so we went for caramel walnut tart, chocolate truffle tart and honey walnut parfait. The caramel walnut tart was very bitter due to the overcooking of caramel, chocolate truffle tart was good and honey walnut parfait had a nice and subtle flavour, it had a nice sweet flavour of honey and a right amount off tangy flavour of the yogurt. The size of the dessert was very small as compared to its price. The experience at Onesta was nice except for the BITTER caramel walnut tart. The crowd was good consisting of college students, elderly people and families with their kids.

Broccoli and Onion Pizza

Onesta also has a wide variety of breads to taste and also a wide variety of pizzas to select from. The unlimited offer is a deal breaker which promises you unlimited pizza with any one beverage and unlimited dessert. We did not try the unlimited offer this time but we are surely gonna try it the next time.

Only 1200 bucks for three people with one appetizer, 2 pizza, 3 beverages and 3 desserts! Not bad.

So, if you want to have something nice and also do not want it to be heavy on your pocket, then do go and try Onesta.

Food- 3.5/5

Service- 4/5

Ambience- 4.5/5

Value for money - 4.5/5

Happy Fooding!!

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Team Gourmet Ramblers ( Shreya & Mahima)

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Barbeque Nation, Lucknow- Barbecue in Awadh Nagri

Barbeque Nation, if asked by any food lover will definitely be described as a heaven by them. The immense variety of starters, main course and deserts makes to visit this place, a compulsion. One of the only few places in the city, which provides live grilled snacks and buffet system with maximum variety which can go upto more than 25 items.

The service and the quality of food is top notch. What makes this place noteworthy is that it provides unlimited food for limited amount. But the only back drop for a customer is that you have to pre-book a table or it is very tough to find one during dinner. A must visit place with friends and family. With good ambience, food and price Barbeque Nation should top your list as it surely does ours!

 

Advise- remain empty till bottom the whole day to fill yourself till head at night.??????
Must try- pan kulfi,potato vegies,crispy corn,grilled snacks,cakes. ?


Food- 4.5/5
Ambience- 4/5
Service- 4.5/5
Value for money- 5/5

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Team Gourmet Ramblers
( Tarandeep Singh)

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I drink , and I know things...

Sober thoughts from a drunk mind.

Philosophy time kiddos.....a time for deep introspection and self assessment... well that’s what I like to do when i am drinking alone..  Deep in my thoughts, a whole new world altogether.

I don’t know what the fuck I am talking about...I’m high not in my senses.

So anyways, u might have heard the saying- ‘A drunken mind speaks sober thoughts’ so here’s something about how I feel about an emotion which haunts every one of us at some point of time in our lives...

Love:

Now you must be thinking....  one more drunk blabbering about his feelings on the internet....and maybe I am ...but I am saying what millions of other college boys of my age think....

“Are yar kab milegi”???

Ahhh fuck, even I am kind of fucking depressed from this kind of waiting.....not being desperate or need a Russian model....just someone who understands me

And no.... I am not the guy who drinks after having a breakup  ...”uski yaad mai”... that’s so 2015..

Anyways so why am I talking to you guys???  I do have better things to do like....drinking myself to death.

I am writing this blog while being drunk... to help you understand the mindset of a young college boy.....I am looking at you ladies “wink wink”

This will include whatever else goes on in my life apart from booze, smokes and females...

True story from a male perspective.

Stay tuned for more.

And feminizes stay away!!!....this is hallowed turf..

Now where the fuck did I keep my glass??

-The loner with a Boner

The Lone Survivor

“Loneliness is dangerous, it’s addictive. Once you see how peaceful it is, you don’t wanna deal with people…….”

A year has passed since I came to Bengaluru. I landed at Bengaluru International Airport on the ,rainy month of calendar, last year. I was weak from chronic liver infection and food poisoning. After a lot of hindrances due to my health , I finally arrived in the unknown world.

I reached my PG which I already got booked and came in for a shock after looking at it . Trust me guys, the PG gave me a heart attack, the place was nauseous. Seniota were a blessing as they helped me in coping up with the situation. I was missing my mother’s food, my bed, my room and even my family, though I don’t tell them that I miss them but I guess it’s all natural because I never felt in my life that I can miss anyone . College started soon and I was still in a dilemma to change my PG and shift somewhere else ASAP! I changed my PG by next month with all my friends away from me, living all alone was difficult but once I got into the flow , I was doing great and even started cooking my own food to save myself  from outside food. To all of you who all are lucky to get home cooked food ,I envy you all but you all should respect your mother’s home cooked food. We may like the food prepared by best of best chef but that “MAA ke hath ka Khana” will always have special place in our in hearts.

Enough about myself I have dedicated this article to help you guys   “1st years- Freshman” joining college this year to cope emotionally and physically with the situation you all will be facing in the coming days.

It’s absolutely normal that u don’t make friends as soon as you get to the college, it will take some time to make friends and trust me they will be always there for you.

·   You will miss “MAA KE HATH KA KHANA” for sure and there is nothing you can do about it. You wait for vacation to go home eat like monster till the last day of your vacation.

·   It pretty normal to exceed your budget and trust me we all device some method to either get more pocket money or limit our expenses.

 

·   I will be blunt here, if you are living in a flat with friends you must be having kitchen facility try to cook breakfast by yourself instead of going out for some unhygienic  food  and if you don't have time get cornflakes or oats. Don’t skip the breakfast it is very important meal of the day.

·   We all want to try different things try them but don’t get addicted. I am obviously talking about the bad habits

·   Do explore the city, go for a jog and travel with friends. Go have local delicacies, even international delicacies available.

·   Don’t just sleep and stay high all the time, have some real fun too.

 

·   Save money so that you enjoy on the weekends.

·   You will miss your family and cry at times it’s all normal, it’s better to cry than bury your feeling deep down your heart.

 

1st year is difficult because you are for the first time away from the protective shell made by your loved ones, you have to be responsible for your own self, no one will trust you, no one will feed you, no one  makes your bed, no one will wash your clothes and  iron them, no one is going to  wake you up for college, no one will take care of you when you are sick, no one will give you shoulder to cry upon  in your difficulties because we don’t have our friends & family. The life is tough for most of us so smile and survive the life. Trust me all the difficulties will fade away soon, just let the time do its work.

Guys do follow us and comment. We are going to help you a lot to enjoy food and drinks in the best way possible. 

Regards 

Gourmet Ramblers

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"I won't be impressed with technology until I can download food". As the name suggests, we present to you the food & travel blog. Only a youngster can relate to the foodgasm people suffer from and icing on the cake is that this blog is an initiative by youngsters residing in Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai . Peeps ,we clearly understand the importance of a lasagna in an authentic restaurant to paani puri on the street. The focus of this blog is on food and traveling to places where you'll have your tongues drooling over !

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Gourmet Ramblers.