SPIRIT OF MUMBAI

' Alchemist ' is my all time favorite book and the quote 'When you desire something with all your heart , all the universe conspires in helping you achieve it ', has been my lodestar since then. Come, join me to fulfill the Delectable Desire at cafe Istaa Spicy Garlic Bread : Crispy  toasts topped with melted cheese, spicy red sauce, Oregano and chili flakes. # CafeIstaa                                                                  Paneer Tikka Sandwich : Bread slices stuffed and grilled with Paneer cubes, marinated in traditional tandoor sauce        I had seen a few pics of Cafe Istaa  , and was eager to check it out with my own eyes , I mean with my own camera. I did succeed in capturing the essence of Cafe Istaa ( ' Istaa ' is an Italicized ve...

The vibrant and colorful land, where every day life is festive Baisakhi : Punjab. The land of abundant joy and celebration: Punjab .  The Glorious land of Freedom Fighters : Punjab , The fertile land of Five rivers : Punjab . The land of Sarso da saag & Makke di Roti , The land of DDLJ romance : Punjab . If you can not travel to Punjab , the only other option is to be the guest at ‪ #‎ BaisakhiFoodFest‬  (  Nawab Saheb  ) ,  Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel   Marriott Hotels  , Powai to indulge in Vatan ki yaad . We the Mumbai bloggers were invited by  Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel to   celebrate Baisakhi , the traditional harvest festival of Punjab with a gastronomical expedition of Amritsar.  With an aim to create the most authentic Punjabi menu for the occasion, Executive Chef - Chef Surjan Singh Jolly discovered culinary secrets of his home - town and drew inspiration from the tr...