I know that
to make a dinner romantic, all you need is two pairs of clasped hands and two
pairs of eyes mirrored in each other. The food could be caviar and champagne or
two cans of coke and bread pakode. However, when you plan to take out a loved
one for dinner, you want a quiet place, that fills your mood with romance. So,
I looked at the most romantic restaurants that I have been to in the three
cities that I have spent my life in, after the arrival of romance. Let me add
that none of the restaurants I am talking about here are expensive, very handy
for college goers or those who have just started drawing their salares.
New Delhi:
Pebble Street
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| A pebbled street in Santa Fe, Colombia |
It seems a
long time ago that I used to go here. My first time was when I was fresh on my
second job. Ever since I have recommended it to many people, and have had many
dates with my beau then. Sometimes, visiting places here in Colombia remind me
of this little place, because the floor is literally made of cut stones,
resembling an actual pebble street. And many of the Spanish settlements of the
olden days had the same for roads. So, the ambience gets a lot of marks for
resembling like an old European colony. I remember dressing up in a long skirt
and a peasant top once, to feel even more authentic. And don’t worry, the food
is fantastic too. My favourite order used to be Mushy Buttons, a plateful of
mushrooms filled with cheese along with a very spicy dip. Apart from
continental, the menu also comprises of Indian and South-East Asian. I remember
my Dad ordered Indonesian food there! You can check out the menu here. And now
the best part: they serve liquor. Find out the time for happy hours!
Bangalore:
Bewhaha
Whoever
came up with this concept is an absolute genius. Yes, it is not just a café but
also a concept. You don’t just get food for your tummy here, but for your
brains too! You can choose to rent from sixty-five different board games, which
you can enjoy while you munch on sandwiches, pakode, samosa or sip on the likes
of Calvin Brew Milkshake (absolutely naughty and yummy!) or the Pan Galactic
Gurgle Blaster. The service is tailor made for you to feel cool and cared for. There
is even a person who helps you select a game and I have heard they also arrange
for hobby workshops and hip-hop classes. The area is very near to Jyoti Nivas
College and several offices, so that the crowd is always nice. Along with tables
and chairs, they also have floor sitting, where you would often catch a big
college crowd chilling out with a board game. Don’t fret, there are games for
two people too. Just check this place out with your chosen one. And if you are
alone, there are a range of books too!
Medellin:
Bon Vent
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| Parque Lleras |
At first
glance, this is just an Italian fast food place. I have ordered pizzas from
here, especially for my vegan friends, and they have loved it. Its difficult to
find vegan food in this city. So, the reason I visited the place last night was
for the thin but soft pizza crust. And I was pleasantly surprised. Its a small
place tucked away in one of the corners of Parque Lleras. There are only five
tables, only one person to wait on all and probably only one cook inside, but
the food is lovely and inexpensive! We ordered a simple pepperoni pizza and a
portion of wings in barbecue sauce and savored every bite. Their pizzas are
square in shape; I found that easier to pick up. The romantic part is that the
seating opens out into the pavement, which appeared to be less busy than other
lanes of Parque Lleras. So, on a cool summer night, there is you and your
bright eyes and good food. What else do you want? Oh, yes! Every place here
serves liquor. There was a whole rack of wine bottles!
If you are
in any of these cities and happen to take my advice about any of the above restaurants,
lemme know if you liked them.
