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Kreative choco
I accept chocolates as a part of my family. They are sacred to me! The taste alone sends me to a different dimension and recently I found a portal to a parallel dimension. I received multiple chocolates from Mammoth premium chocolates and here’s what I thought of them: Impressive!
Dark chocolates are what helps me keep my faith in the human world and apparently I recieved a basket full of them. Flavors were satisfying! The texture was admirable. The chocolates were really made with extra care to keep the cocoa percentage high (I can tell the cocoa percentage by smelling chocolates). Lets us start with the impressive ones; the 55% dark Pop candy and the plain 55% dark.
The pop candy blew my mind away! To taste the mild bitterness with the pop candy in my mouth; I never thought I’d be alive to taste that goodness. Absolutely amazing! I might just order a whole big bunch of them!
Coming down to 55% plain dark; I already told you how much I love dark chocolates and to find one in such unsuspecting place……..
Well it was a surprise because I could smell perfecting in each bite. The texture felt smooth, melted right in my mouth, the liquified chocolate infused with the inner workings of my brain…. Hold that though….. *eats another bar*
Where was I?! Oh yeah, the plain 55% dark chocolate, Just do yourself a favor and eat it.
The rest of the flavors couldn’t compete with the above mentioned ones but they were impressive on the general scale.
Honest opinion; go out, eat them, and realize what is it that you’re missing in your favorite chocolate inventory.
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Garnet Glow Tea’s
As discussed a few posts back, I am clearly not a fitness freak. My food habits are: “Does this feel good to eat? Yup, I am finishing it!” Regardless of time, location, mood and hunger. In a more Caveman-y way, I guess that’s what being a foodie is about.
I often fail to believe that healthy food can be delectable. But then time and again there comes visionaries like Garnet Glow which shatter your naivety into a million pieces.
For most part, I am still that naive eater but my assumption took a major hit when I received all the elegance of flavors from the exotic green teas by them.
Let’s jump ahead to what we found in the amazing packing sent by Garnet Glow. As I opened the box with a little reluctance (I seldom accept green teas as food) I found 3 beautiful cartons of green teas which were Masala Glow, Coconut Darjeeling tea and Jasmine green tea.
And then began my quest of unravelling the flavors of the said teas. Over the period of 4 days, I carefully and more importantly open mindedly consumed the teas. Letting the aromas fill in the senses, I realised the teas are more than just beverages. When I say they literally open senses, I mean it! After waking up early in the morning I had some Masala Green tea which I found to be surprisingly flavorful. I moved on to other variants and each one blew me away more than the previous one!
My favorite was the Jasmine tea as I am more of a aroma kinda guy. It was subtly sweet and fragrant. I recommend it to anyone who is looking for a substitute to the conventional hot beverages.
Garnet Glow have done an exceptional job in making sure that health isn’t compromised with taste but in fact is given the prominence to be looked upon as only when you detox your body, do you find the clarity you always needed (Look at that; tea making me wise and all).
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Urban Thela
On certain days, we all get a little health conscious (which should be all the days) and think about the activities you need to do to repair the damage that’s been done to your body, and we think about what to have or ignore. During these days the most difficult task is to choose the right food. With so many products out there, we often confuse ourselves and roll back to the unhealthy lifestyle we live. This morning, the things got simpler for me when I received a food pack full of Superfoods by the urban thela
The included products were: Superseed Namkeen and Citrus Chia Barfi.
Now I am a foodie and taste always is more important to me than my health and I continually choose taste over health but the food from Urban Thela won’t even feel like a health food!
Let’s start with the Superseed Namkeen:
I definitely tasted some Cranberry, Black currant and Sesame seeds which were the dominant flavor in the namkeen. The contents show it has some power packed ingredients like Pumpkin seeds, Watermelon seeds, Flax seeds and Sunflower seeds! Would definitely recommend it to someone looking for taste in a healthy domain.
Next I turned my attention to Citrus Chia Barfi
Amazing tasting dessert. I thought this definitely had something compromising because something this amazing tasting can’t be healthy! I looked into the ingredients and again failed to believe that it had goodness of Chia seeds, Kumquat fruit, cashew, Flax seeds, Sultana, Mejdool Dates and Tamarind. Amazing tasting barfi.
They way health was wrapped in a box and sent to me with ‘Good taste’ plastered all over it, I am swept away. Everyone needs to give this a try once! You’ll be surprised trust me! I am gonna order my next batch soon you should too!
The Back Room
Back room here is not a secret place where you need a secret password to enter and upon entering you’ll find some distinct personalities and gangsters; rather it’s a cool cafe located in Chandigarh in sector 34(it’s behind The Toy Hotel for your reference)
This place is designed in an oldstyle traditional way taking you to the prohibition era of the early 20th century. The interiors and the dim lights give you the chills from the past.
The big relief now however is that you don’t have to worry about gangsters in here who might have flocked in this gem of a place had it been in the early 20th century US.
They have used basic elements like books and wood to give it a perfect tone and a timeworn look.
This is a place which on few days becomes serene and peaceful, while on the other, holds few of the best music performances of the city.
From a perfectly blended coffee and tea to the best cocktails and drinks.
You ll find it all !
Giving you the best of both worlds under one roof.
The first time I visited the place, I was just left speechless by the mind blowing interiors. This place seems totally cut off from the world. The first time I went there was on a quaint afternoon so there wasn’t much crowd, the music was slow and smooth sounding just perfect enough to relax or maybe read a book.
Angad helped me decide my first order who is a friend and the genius behind this cafe/bar.
I started with a drink named “Mint Flower” which I later found out was an original recipe. The flavor of the mint and the elderflower topped with a cucumber is one of a kind combination which refreshes your soul. The presentation was one of a kind for me.
Highly recommended!
Proceeding to the starters, I was served “Chicken Monster wings”; great presentation, evenly cooked and marinated. There was flavor in every bite, chicken was juicy on the inside while being crispy on the outside; tasting just perfect.
In the main course I was served “Butter Chicken Burger” which was not in the menu then, but without any doubt I’ll order it again. The Chef Tarjong Lepcha who is from Darjeeling told me that its an original recipe which will be in the menu soon .The burger was too good to handle. It was stuffed with chicken, properly cooked with the spices giving it the Punjabi taste and the name which it proudly lives up to..
My first experience here was perfect.
The Back Room is also popular for the beautiful musical performances it holds.
Finest solo artist and bands, and some of the best dj’s have played their sets here.
The Back Room recently organized one of the biggest music festival of the region which was called ‘Homebound’ which got an outstanding response. This music festival witnessed some of the best bands of the country.
This was one of a kind festival organised in india
The Food Scene
The Back Room has one of the most interesting menu. Even the drinks that are served here are unique and exclusive.
Creativity in the form of presentation of food and plating, can be seen easily.
The food served is outstanding and is cooked with immense love. They maintain their quality without any compromise in taste.
I come here often during the evenings for a cup of tea and it still takes me to a totally different world.
I highly recommend this place to everyone because they just know how to satisfy a customer with their hospitality here
Picture source : instagram.
Burgrill Chandigarh
Burgrill is a delhi based food chain which recently started in sector 8 Chandigarh.
To my first look it seemed to just be a cool burger corner but to my surprise I found out it serves lot more.
I was there with a group of bloggers so I got a chance to taste a lot of stuff.The menu is eye catching. They also show there interest in high protein diets for the fitness conscious people.
Starting with the FOOD.
Fried chicken taco: It was great; crispy solid look and evenly mixed chicken and veggies – 7.5/10 (things went insanely good after this)
Burgrilled breast Burger: I have never tried such an awesome burger yet. It was full of chicken and it tasted great. Evenly cooked and juicy – 9.5/10
Cheese mutton quarter pounder was next.I am not much of a mutton fan but this changed my view. It was really good! Topped with jalapeños giving it a unique flavour 9/10.
African peri peri fries : Spicy in every bite and filled with cheese all over. Its great if you like to share. Would be tough to finish it alone, best fries so far – 8.5/10
Tawa chicken wrap : This was something I am still in love with. It was the best wrap I came across till now. Even distribution of chicken and sauces, properly grilled giving it a 10/10.
We ordered 2 salads one was cottage cheese salad and the other one was low fat burgrilled chicken salad. Highly recommended – 9/10
And the best of them all.!!
The Messy burger.
This was something huge! And I just loved it! Filled with egg, chicken breast, salami, mutton and bacon.This was the tastiest thing I’ve ever had in Chandigarh.I recommend this first out of all .10/10 is the score
And lastly
Chicken gravy momo’s. This is heavenly! I have never tried something like this in my entire life.
And now I am a big fan. Will surely visit often for it.
Drinks:
Caramel Brownie Shake
Elderflower Spritzer
Shirley Temple
Everything was just perfectly blended with even and soothing flavours.
Overall, this place is just perfect and I want to thank the people running the place (Taran and Shrey) for inviting us to try such Delicious menu.
Cheers.
Keep up the good work!
Tossin Pizza Chandigarh
Tossin pizza is a newly open pizza chain in the main market of sector 35c Chandigarh.its located near the subway
This place looks simple with mild decor.The walls have graffiti giving a touch of modern art to its classic interiors.The seating is comfortable and can support around 30-35 people
The place is cozy with comfortable seating and pleasing music playing in the background.so better not expect fancy music with bass.
The best part was the menu for me.nothing common and everything unique.Such menu’s give you chance to explore your taste buds.
I ordered a spicy chicken pizza ,nachos and a red velvet shake .
The red velvet shake was a little compromise, it was not bad actually but can be much better.
Nachos were lacking cheese but were tasty.
But the pizza was really good evenly cooked with flavours and spices in every bite .
The service was quick And seeks appreciation .
They know how to please someone with there hospitality.
Overall this place impressed me with the quality they serve .
I ll visit again for sure and i recommend this place to people over any running pizza chains.
Must visit for a change from the usual !
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