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Festivals Galore

Published on: August 27, 2011 - 23:50

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By Joe Mascarenhas
Happening weekends! We are in the midst of a festival season where everyone is celebrating. Everyone is taking advantage of the long weekends and heading towards resplendent Goa in the rains.

Sip and Dine the Goan way

Published on: June 3, 2010 - 23:56

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BY Odette and Joe Mascarenhas

 Sip and Dine, that is what Nancy Fernandes has called her small eatery…Lourencos Sip and Dine. One can see Omar Khayyam seated with his glass of wine -

Bowled Over

Published on: March 31, 2010 - 23:58

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By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas

 I am talking about the sounds of fulfilment that yours truly made as she descended a swanky new place at Miramar.

B ‘Az u r’

Published on: March 29, 2010 - 22:57

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By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas

Well Gennext is always texting in cryptic formats. One has to cope with the transition. New concepts…new fundas.

Posh and Spice

Published on: January 28, 2012 - 23:15

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By Joe Mascarenhas
Do you remember the Spice girls.....Posh and Spicy? But this is temptation of another kind - right on the beach of Candolim that will make your mouth open in a very big O! Try it out at the O Hotel.

Posh and Spice

Published on: January 27, 2012 - 23:18

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By Joe Mascarenhas

Do you remember the Spice girls.....Posh and Spicy? But this is temptation of another kind - right on the beach of Candolim that will make your mouth open in a very big O! Try it out at the O Hotel. Yes that is the place, and as you walk down towards the beach, you can ask for a buggy if you like, but I would definitely recommend a walk to activate the gastric juices, because you are going in for a treat.

An Infusion of Dreams

Published on: December 31, 2011 - 00:04

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By Joe Mascarenhas

A reverie…the word means a fit of abstracted musing but to me it means ‘in a state of trance” and before you even think of throbbing music at an Anjuna rave party let me tell you it is the food served here that gets you into that euphoric state.

Arabian Mystique

Published on: December 17, 2011 - 23:34

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By Joe Mascarenhas

Overlooking the azure pool with a panoramic view of the Arabian Sea, the Café Azul offers one an opportunity to unravel the secrets of exquisite Arabic cuisine where the Marhaba - Arabic Food festival is being held.

Menage a Trois at the Beach

Published on: December 9, 2011 - 23:12

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By Joe Mascarenhas
La Plage in French simply means the beach. The French trio of chef extraordinaire Morgan Rainforth, vivacious Florence Tarbooriech, who has added her touch to the interiors, and the maestro, Serge Lozano, make up the dynamic team that run this cosy eatery.

The Chinese Welcome

Published on: December 5, 2011 - 22:23

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By Joe Mascarenhas

Well, I have always been an ardent fan of Chinese cuisine…ever since my college days...of sweet and sour pork and American chopsuey. Then came the Manchurian stint - chicken Manchurian and golden fried prawns.