Just Desserts: Mud Pie at Brewsters

The desserts at Brewsters are so huge, that it took me as long to eat my piece of Mud Pie as it took the other person I was with to finish a meal. The Mud Pie is a huge hunk of expresso flake ice cream in a chocolate graham cracker crust - simple, yet decadent. And yes, I drank beer with it. Beer goes with everything.

Fish and Chips - Indian Style

I have to start this off by admitting that this dish was my idea. I suggested to the owner of Naanolicious that she offer a fish and chips made up of her delicious, crispy white fish pakoras, Bombay roasted potatoes, and cauliflower salad. All things already on the menu in different places, but brought together for a perfect fusion of a dish that everyone is familiar with, especially the bar patrons next door. The portion was huge and it was fish and chips like I have never tasted anywhere else. However, it is not on the main menu - yet. Ask for it.

Just Desserts: Carrot Cake at Zocalo

A friend of mine needed some photos taken for her social media profile, and figured a good way to get me to do a favour for her was to get me coffee and dessert at Zocalo. She knows me well. I had a slice of carrot cake because it is her favourite, and I wanted to try it for myself. The cake was moist and full of fruit and nuts, covered in a decadent cream cheese icing. I can definitely see why she is such a big fan.

Vegging Out: Supper at Padmanadi

A daddy-daughter date brought us to Padmanadi a few nights ago. My father tried the curry mutton, and although he enjoyed the simulated meat, he did not enjoy the yellow coconut curry sauce. I guess it may be an acquired taste. I had my favourite sweet and sour shrimp, which he found too greasy, and a order of rice noodles: thick noodles with a variety of shredded vegetables. The smoky taste reminded me of chow fun without the grease and was actually my favourite part of the meal.