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NYC – 1/8/17 – Pondicheri

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Unfortunately this was one of the coldest nights of the winter and the back of the restaurant apparently has no heat or insulation.  In fairness we were offered a choice of tables and were warned of the temperature issue.  We definitely did not appreciate how bad it was but why not space heaters?   The food was delicious but my enjoyment was somewhat limited.  Everything arrived at once even though it could barely fit on the table and obviously got cold very quickly.  I am looking forward to a return visit but will wait until the temperature warms up.  And a few visits to the bakery case in the front until then.

E100 sour

complimentary ‘chips’

Roghan josh lamb – lamb & root vegetables stewed with coconut, almonds, yogurt, cardamom & Kashmiri red chili; carrot roti & saffron cucumber raita

chicken cooked in 25 spices & masalas with tomato, fenugreek & white poppy seeds

pistachio apricot naan with cilantro chutney
goat & lentil masala samosa

NYC – 1/9/16 – Babu Ji and Mace

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Babu Ji
Its rare that I will arrive at a restaurant prior to opening and wait in line to get in. Far too often its not worth it.  Luckily in this case it absolutely was.  We opted for the Chef’s table menu which was a great way to try a multitude of dishes, especially the entrees.  The only problem is that I don’t know what many of these dishes were over a month later.  The only thing I do know is that I may order double of the Butter Chicken on my next visit.







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Mace
I’ve been meaning to get here for a while.  Fantastic cocktails and a lovely atmosphere earlier in the evening.  Looking at my pictures, perhaps it was just by chance, but is everything in a coupe?