Rendezvous

SANDOZ, CONNAUGHT PLACE First, let me tell you about the first time my friend told me she's going to Sandoz with her family. I'd heard about the place and seen its boards throughout Connaught Place and I told her "Isn't that the place that is trying to copy Nandos with the name?" And she told me "No, it's a pretty good family restaurant." This is probably the idea most people have when it comes to unknown classics throughout the capital of the nation. Sandoz has been serving up great Indian food in the heart of Delhi, Connaught Place since forever. And it shows in the kind of food they serve as well as the simplicity of the place. THE AMBIENCE Sandoz has a very warm tone to the colors of the place. There are multiple paintings and portraits of yesteryear and the tables and chairs to match. The uniform of the waiters is a simple shirt and pants whilst they serve you with the brightest smile you've ever seen. It feels like yo...

THE JUNCTION, HAUZ KHAS When you're travelling from Dilli Haat at INA towards Hauz Khas Village, the road can look very distracting. Why? Because of the sights and sounds of The Junction. A beautifully lit sign that reads the name of the establishment along with a few others in the vicinity. The entrance to The Junction is a sight in itself, with an archway covered in flowers and a garden that opens up to the exteriors of the eateries. Graffiti laid walls and a tree with lanterns. The perfect place to get a date if you can. THE AMBIENCE The mood inside The Junction is a very rustic place, with minimal interior decoration. The concrete walls and pillars are left the way they are. No plastering on the walls gives he place a rugged look, perfect for the name of the place. However, if you are someone who wishes to see a good amount of beauty, the exteriors are well lit up and offer a freshness that the interiors may not, given the smoke of Hookah. But if you are with go...

TASHAN, GREATER KAILASH  From the moment you enter the busy M-Block Market at Greater Kailash, you're flooded by the bright lights of cafes and eateries all around the place. But from the vivid epileptic lights of the others, the quaint and subtle TASHAN calls you over and soothes your senses. The outside is well decorated with fairy lights and a sign that has just the right amount of light. THE AMBIENCE The mood inside the restaurant is calm as it could be. Leave any troubles you had outside the black-tainted doors and let the music prepare you for a pampering to come. The beige and cream interiors are a sight to see and contrast well with the bustling outdoors. There is a bar with a wall of bottles for decor and nothing over the top to distract you from the food. A proper fine dining experience is what you're in for. As soon as you enter, the waiters greet you like they know you from that one time back in class 5th when you went for an interschool competitio...

Connaught Place, the heart of Delhi has a special aura about it. Whenever you come across people who're new to the Capital, the first place they want to go to is probably Connaught Place. And the hype has been due to the rise of the gastronomical extravaganza provided my multiple restaurants opening up in the beautiful white architecture! And one of these very hip establishments being, 38 Barracks. THE AMBIENCE A bright red exterior welcomes you to Block-L of CP's outer circle and the board reads 38 BARRACKS. The definition of Barracks being, "A large building housing a group of soldiers", which is justified by the look and feel of 38 Barracks. Beautiful decor that goes well with the interiors of a Military Base. Firearms on the walls, vintage paintings and a dark ambience sets the mood for the Fight For Food to come. The time I went to the place, they had live music. Which added to the occasion and set the pace for a good evening to come. The service i...