ANGELFOOD - Mediterranean Health Food

Sandwiches

• Charmoula Marinated tempeh  Sandwich with homemade Gairdinara,sauteed Spinach and Red Onion
• Stuffed whole Wheat Pita with Greek style Seitan Onion,Tomato,Cucumber Creamy Garlic and Chive Sauce
• Tofu Sandwich with oven roasted Onion
• Angelicas Lemon Rosemary , Wheat Flat Bread
• Whole Wheat Flat Bread  with Grilled Italian Vegetables w/ caper and tomato Pesto
• Backed Items and Risotto
• Chickpea tart filled with zucchini and rosemary
• Greek Casserole of Phyllo ,red amarnath and beet
• Mario's Potato Pizza topped with onions sauteed mixed greens and cauliflower
• Baked Greek Vegetables with vegan Bachamel - Couscous,capers and pine nut salad
• Tofu,tomato , broccoli tart on whole wheat crush
• Pizza w/ feta cheese ,spinach ,olives

Soups

• Roasted Italian Vegetable
• French Beans with sun dried tomatoes
• Vegetable loaded
• Tomato,Basil and rye
• Almond ,Pea, and leek
• Minestrone
• Fennel,lentil ,Walnut
• Moroccan-spiced squash
• Black Eyed peas and carrot

Salad's and Crackers

• Mixed grain salad
• Shredded cabbage and carrot with vegan remoulade
• Marinated beets and rockets
• Cherry tomato,rocket,kalamata olive and barley
• saffron quinoa and chickpea
• Crete mixed pulses and wheatberries
• Cauliflower and spinach with cherry tomatoes
• Kalamata olives ,pulses ,sprouted walnuts and vinaigrette
• Flax seed and wheat crackers (high fiber ,whole grain)

Dressings,Pesto ,Pate
Vegan options,(No refined oils,artifical ingerdiants or preservatives)
Use as salad dressing ,dip ,sauce or spread

• Caesar
• Broccoli - walnut Pesto
• "Creamy" Garlic-chive (oil free)
• Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Sunflower seed and dill (oil free)
• Caper and tomato Pesto
• Green Tomato and Basil Pesto
• Lentin Pate
• French Bean Pate

Guilt Free Desserts
We use natural less processed sweeteners including agave,brown rice syrup,dehydrated sugar cane juicea nd 100% pure unadulterated maple syrup.No white sugar,non-wheat flours reduce or replace maida,amaking the desserts easier to digest. We use unrefined oil instead of butter and eggs and never refined oils. Our Chocolate is free from additives ,artifical flavours and dairy. Out desserts are vegan,high in fiber and low in fat.

• "Creme Brule" and Dark Chocolate cake Parfait homemade fruit preserves (high protein,low fat)
• peanut Butter Chocolate Mousse Pie homemade cookie crust
• Carrot cake,lemon "cream" frosting
• Dark Chocolate Cake with dark chocolate frosting (wheat free)
• Seasonal Fruit Cobbler
• Almond and jam thumbprint Cookies
• Exotic trail Mix Bars
• Living Food Fudge (made with dates,nuts and pure chocolate)
• Cinnamon Chocolate Granola

For more details email angelfoodmumbai@gmail.com or visit their stall at the farmers market




Bulletin, Sunday April 18, 2010

The Menu,

VEGAN, GLUTEN FREE, POLENTA PIZZA (Mushrooms/No Mushrooms OPTION and Green Peppers,) Sun dried tomatoes with Grated Tofu

BASIL PESTO WITH MISO

VEGETARIAN BIRYANI WITH VEGAN RAITA

VEGAN, GMO & YEAST FREE, CHOCOLATE CAKE

ORGANIC OATMEAL COOKIES

HIGH ENERGY GRANOLA BARS MADE WITH OATS & BARLEY FLOUR, DATES, MOUNAKA RAISINS, SESAME SEEDS, ALMONDS & WALNUTS

MISO KAYU BREAD (NO YEAST AND NO WHITE FLOUR) MADE WITH BARLEY FLOUR

ORGANIC MARMALADE

ORGANIC STRAWBERRY JAM

LEMONADE (MUMBAI COOLER) & THE ALKALIZER - CUCUMBER + COCONUT MILK

AND BY POPULAR DEMAND...

ORGANIC BHEL PURI!!

This Sunday, make your own t-shirts...?!!

Only at THE FARMERS' MARKET, MUMBAI

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Board Games Under the Stars April 14, 2010 Carter Road, Bandra

We are starting our awesome game nights under the stars @ the podium on carter road, Opposite cafe coffee day.

This is all about playing one party game like pictionary or taboo or any other amongst a great big group of people.

And as always, its free and fun :)

This time we shall play taboo, also we might play a couple of quick games before that. Any suggestions?

Tarun Durga
tarundurga@gmail.com

Board Games Bash

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Offline board and card game parties in your city or in your neighborhood.

Get off the PlayStation. Unhook your X Box. Give the Wii a break.

Give board games and card games a chance.

Discover new games. Organize a game night in your city. Meet real people for a change.

It's time for a Board Games Bash!

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Hungamma Restaurant - Juhu - Menu

Anna Building, 13th Road ,Near Lotus Hospital, Jvpd Scheme, Juhu, Mumbai - 49
Phone 022 32479348,022 26236319,/022 26236324/022 26236333
review of humgama/ hungamma in Time Out Mumbai


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Pebble Bay Kitchen and Bar - Bandra - Menu

Pebble Bay Kitchen and Bar
11/1 Kalpak Corner Building, Gurunanak Road (Turner Road), Bandra (West), Mumbai 50
Phone 022 26425056,022 26425063

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Lunch at Iyer's Kitchen Yari Road

Update Feb 2011
This place has not closed

Iyer's is located at the place which used be called Rolling beans earlier
(The rolling beans the plaque is still there outside) .

The place still has the signature light aluminium chair which was there at rolling beans.

The changes are the wall photos of old south Indian stars and some super low sofa's.There are aluminium chairs on one side of each table and the low sofas on the other side.The tables in the middle have aluminium chairs on both sides.

The sofas become uncomfortable when it comes to eating due to the level with the table .

When sitting at the table on the sides you can look outside and see the world passing. There is also a small ganpati temple near a coconut tree there.

The billing and reception area

The coaster on the table are laminated pages of the thanjavur temple ,Bharatnatyam and other titbits about the history and culture of south india.

We decided to go for their SAAPAAD (Ulimited thali) you get unlimited sada dosa and rice (thought appam is listed on their menu for saapaad it is not availabe this was a bit dissapointment)

The menu

The sada dosa was ok (a bit dry) laden with ghee. There was steamed rice, pickle, coconut chutney, sambar,moor(like chaas),payasam,beans with coconut,
The moor was nice but the kadipatta in the moor was really irritating .The two dishes on the left where a bit spicy there rest were bland. Nothing to blow your mind to go yummmmm.

The services with unlike the thali and udupi places where the waiters are literally pouring food into the Katoris once they see it is empty. Here you have to catch the eye of the waiter or the captain. The captain/manager seems to have been brought right out of chennai (the non-pleasant way of talking without the humble finesse of the real udupi places ). For example we do not have appam (that is the end of it! even though it is on the menu with not suggestions of alternate options to please the customer )
Which was difficult even when there were just two tables full. In a way we did not over eat due to the time it took them to get small katoris of the items (they did not have the usually serving 4 sided vessel with the huge spoons to pour the food directly into your empty katori)

The thali can be compared to the Banana leaf thali which had a lot more items and was cheaper and much more yummy than the tahli at Iyers Kitchen.

The bill comes in this plate

The buddha at the entrance.

The place is part of the SABARI Group of Hotels (#29 Quality Inn sabari,Thirumalai Pillai Road,Chennai-600017).
They also own the soda place(which used to be the barbarian gym before) which serves continental food above this place.

Iyers Kitchen Picnic Cottage, Aaram Nagar 1,Next to Gurudwara, 7 Bungalows,JP Road, Versova,Andheri (W), Mumbai
Phone 9833025645


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The Farmers Market Nilgiri Garden, Linking Road, Bandra (W) April 11, 2010

The Farmers' Market Season Two October 3, 2010 to April 24, 2011 - Bandra

Tree ripened mangoes another week away; strawberries, grapes, figs, guavas, chicoos, watermelons, oranges, sweet lime &, hold your breath, freshly made organic sugarcane juice. Personally I have never tasted better. Even the simple guava mixed with a dash of rock salt & organic red chili powder was the best I have tasted!

Organic fruits are being juiced at the market. Come taste the difference.

Farmers are tired after driving the night. Please be patient & help them when you can.

All vegetables will be there as usual. Farmers are now not coming via vashi & so produce is even more fresh. Don't go just by looks. They taste fabulous. Come out and support the farmers' market if u want to keep getting these safe delicious foods.

The cafe foods are delicious too because the ingredients & chefs are organic !!

Taste the potatoes, onions, carrots, tomatoes, spinach, the non-bt-brinjal & other veggies.

Candy floss!

Come jam with the young musicians!

The cafe is very cool under all those lovely old trees, the coolest place to be under the hot summer sun

This is YOUR market, your suggestions & participation are crucial

Naturally, Kavita


The Menu, SHONAALII SABHERWAL

FAT FREE - TANGY VEGAN PAPRI CHAAT (Silken Tofu used instead of yogurt) papris made with no white flour but barley flour.

NATURAL CHUTNEYS MADE WITH DATES & TAMARIND.

VEGAN (GLUTEN FREE) POLENTA PIZZA (Mushrooms/No Mushroom OPTION and Green Peppers,) Sun dried tomatoes with Grated Tofu

VEGAN SOURDOUGH BREAD SANWICHES WITH HUMMOUS, ENDIVE AND CUCUMBER

MILLET POHA WITH GREEN PEAS, SWEET POTATO & CRUNCHY PEANUTS

AMARANTH MUFFINS (RAJGEERA) WITH COCONUT GLAZE

HIGH ENERGY GRANOLA BARS MADE WITH OATS & BARLEY FLOUR, DATES, MOUNAKA RAISINS, SESAME SEEDS, ALMONDS & WALNUTS

MISO KAYU BREAD (NO YEAST AND NO WHITE FLOUR) MADE WITH BARLEY FLOUR

BASIL PESTO (WITH MISO) & HUMMOUS

ORGANIC STRAWBERRY JAM

LEMONADE (MUMBAI COOLER) & THE ALKALIZER - CUCUMBER + COCONUT MILK


The Menu, ANGELFOOD

Vanilla "Cream" with Fruit Puree over Paradise Muffin

Homemade Chocolate Cinnamon Muesli

Cold Melon Soup

Organic Polenta Muffin with Moroccan Spiced Tomato Sauce and Vegan Sour Cream

Organic Brown Rice and Walnut Patty (like a veggie burger, only better) over a Mixed Greens Salad

Organic Potato and Tomato Salad with Red Capsicum and "creamy" dressing

Organic, Wheat Free, Vegan Chocolate "Ice Cream" Cake

Our Exclusive Organic Rose and Jaggery Cooler

Almond Cinnamon Smoothie

Egg-less Dairy-free Mayo

"Creamy" Garlic Salad Dressing

Whole Wheat Pita Chips with Italian Seasoning

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Art Exhibition by Revati Sharma Singh @ Gallery Art & Soul from April 17th to May 2nd 2010

Between the Lines

by

Revati Sharma Singh

at

Art & Soul Gallery

April 17 - May 2, 2010

Gallery Art & Soul takes the pleasure of presenting Revati Sharma Singh’s first solo exhibition in the city.

Revati’s most recent body of works addresses the complexities of inhabiting a world where ‘lines’ characterize trends of upheaval and unison. If her previous works evoked a feeling of cultural disintegration, the ones in ‘Between the Lines’ portray human essence and evolution.

Speaking about her approaching solo exhibition, Revati says, “Everywhere we look, in this city or the country for that matter, there are lines - some invisible and some that stare you right in the eye… we choose to ignore them because it makes us uncomfortable. These are not just physical lines but social, religious, political and economical as well… it’s the extremes that frighten me. It bothers me that I am very much a part of it all and angers me that I do nothing to change it.”

Revati Sharma Singh can easily be described as one of India’s thinking artists. Her works provoke deep thought and make for a visual journey that inspires the mind’s eye. It’s in her atelier that she finds herself at peace and one with the issues that deeply concern her – they maybe the disintegration of our value systems or even the lines that divide us.

Her art lends itself to wholesome sentiments – sentiments that lighten or beset our daily life. This unique exhibition offers the viewer a sublime experience through works on canvas.

Between the Lines

Lines form a basis of who we are.

When we think of lines, we probably think of lines that divide.

They may be borders which divide one country from another. They may be religion, dividing one home from another. They may be monetary distinction bringing the barrier between rich and poor.

There are a few lines, though not visible to the naked eye, are always present. It may include the lines in our relationships, the lines of caste and creed of colour and also the lines between truth and deceit.

Despite these divisions, there are lines that unite.

That may be an umbilical cord uniting a mother with her child. The heritage passes down to the next generation, uniting two generations. Though there are borders, there are also lines which connect one country to another. The lines on our palms define and create our destiny. Our bones fuse together to make the most complex forms – our bodies.

The most important lines may be that of communication, forming the basis of all different languages and dialects where love, peace and war mean the same thing in different languages to all the people.

Venue

Art & Soul Gallery

1, Madhuli, Shiv Sagar Estate,

Worli,

Mumbai,

Maharashtra 400018

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Date │ Timings

April 17th to May 2nd, 2010 │ Mondays – Fridays: 10 am – 6:30 pm, Saturdays: 11 am – 4 pm


For more information or press photographs, please feel free to contact:

Aushi Manihar

+91 9820738717

aushi@clovercommunications.in



About the Artist
“Art is subjective. There can be nothing objective about it, either for the artist or the person looking at the artwork. The process mirrors life.” ~ Revati Sharma Singh

Graduated from The Delhi College of Art in 1996, Revati Sharma Singh is considered to be a thinking artist – an artist whose conscience is of primary importance in her works. A painter and installation artist, Revati’s simultaneously complex and detailed creations reflect sensitivity to urban alienation and cultural displacement.

Having spent a large part of her artistic career abroad, she has returned to her country of birth to continue her artistic journey. “I’ve lived out of the country for 10 years. While away, I used to paint the warmth, colours, sounds, smells and vibrancy of India – it is a country ‘totally alive’ in every sense,” Revati articulates. The first Indian female artist to have her solo exhibition, ‘My Own India’ at the Kings Road Gallery in London, her paintings represented her fond and vivid memories of India and its people.

On returning, there has been an urgent sense to contribute and participate in Indian society by raising questions through her art. Her concerns about the disintegration of the fabric of society lends as the underlying theme of her works. Revati goes on to say, “On my return, I had to take off my rose-tinted glasses. Under all that warmth, passion and festivity I found a murky prejudiced society made up of inequitable layers. It was like the floodgates of pent-up emotions had opened up – everything that used to bother me or upset me about this incredible, beautiful, frustrating country came pouring out. I found MY way to protest against injustice, against the lack of political will, the sad state of our morals and values, the corruption, the apathy, the poverty and helplessness you see in so many faces.”

In 2009, she received an overwhelming response at the Kala Ghoda Festival with her installation work titled ‘How Long Can You Stand It?’ displayed at the main square. Continuing her enriching association with the Kala Ghoda Festival, this year too Revati was selected to be one of the few privileged artists to showcase her live installation at the main square. Her thought-provoking installation ‘Mera Desh Mahaan?’ represented her dialogue with society about its values and disposition as a role model for today’s younger generation.

“Installation art is liberating,” says Revati. “Not only can one use any medium, one has the freedom to explore and multiply each medium making sense of the whole along the way. So much can be said so effectively by using simple, everyday objects, which the viewer identifies with.”

When speaking about her medium of work, Revati says, “Oil on canvas is my preferred medium to work in when I paint.” As an artist, she gives plenty of thought to the titles of her works, “I like to know the thought behind a work of art. I want to create an unspoken dialogue that will breathe life into the painting. It is for that reason that I like to title my work.”

“I started painting because my maternal grandmother didn’t give me paper to draw on – she gave me the walls of her 100-year-old house to paint on. My mother didn’t give me art lessons - she gave me her absolute whole hearted belief that everything I ever painted was ‘brilliant’. My father never taught me how life should be lived… he lived it… and without the complete love and absolute support from my husband, Darpan and Saniya and Andy... nothing would have been possible.”

With all the recent success and adulation that Revati‘s works have received, she will now be showcasing her works at her solo exhibition, ‘Between the Lines’ at Art & Soul Gallery from April 17th – May 2nd, 2010.

Recent Exhibitions

2010: Kala Ghoda Arts Festival; Mera Desh Mahaan?

2010: Art n Soul (Group Show) in January 2010; Journey

2009: Kala Ghoda Arts Festival in 2009; How long can you stand it?

2008: Samsara Art Exhibition (Group Show)

2007: Affordable Art Show (Group Show)

2007: Hampstead, London (Solo Show)

2005: New Delhi (Solo Show); Chemistry of Colors

2004: Kings Road Gallery, Chelsea, London (Solo Show)

2001: Dover Street, London (Solo Show); Yatra

1999: Raffles Hotel, Singapore (Solo Show)

Revati currently lives and works in Mumbai


Art & Soul Gallery

1, Madhuli, Aushi Manihar
Shiv Sagar Estate
Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018

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SPROUTS Discussion Forum 9th April 2010 @ the Hub, Bandra (West)

Date: Friday 9th April 2010 @ the Hub, Bandra (West)
Time: 4:00 - 6:00 PM

As a precursory event in the run up to the Earth Mela (to be held in Maharashtra Nature Park, Dharavi, near Sion), environmentalist Anand Pendharkar of SPROUTS (www.sproutsenvttrust.org), will conduct a lecture/discussion on biodiversity in cities. The discussion will include a presentation on Bombay's biodiversity today, the actions needed to conserve and protect biodiversity, and an open Q&A session to harvest ideas and perspectives.

RSVP at bombay.hub@unltdindia.org. Entrance for this event is 50INR; please note there are limited spaces available.

Hope many of you can make them!

Best wishes

Alex
The Hub
Tel (office): +91 22 3222 0475
Tel (Alex - Hub Host): +91 90044 84203
Email: bombay.hub@unltdindia.org
The Hub, 4th Floor, Candelar Building, 26 St John Baptist Road, Near Mount Mary Steps, Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050, India.
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The Hub is an initiative of UnLtd India, a foundation for start up social entrepreneurs in India.
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Property 2010 16th Real Estate and Finance Exhibition MMRDA Grounds Bandra 8th - 11th 2010

Date 8th - 11th April 2010
Time - 11am to 8 pm
Venue MMRDA Grounds, Bandra-Kurla Complex

Free Bus service from Kurla (West) and Bandra (east) stations.
Entry Free

MMRDA Bandra - Kurla Complex, East, Mumbai - 400 051, India.


Organised by - MCHI Maharashtra Chamber of Housing Industry (MCHI) is a representative body of builders & developers operating in the state of Maharashtra.

Location: Maker Bhavan-II, 4th Floor, 18, V. Thackersey Marg, New Marine Lines
Mumbai, India, 400020
Phone: 022-4002 0351 / 55

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Buses from kurla station (west) to bandra kurla complex
kurla station (west) to bandra kurla complex by 62,310.
kurla station (west) to kapadianagar(c.s.t.road) by 313,318,216,37,91ltd.
kapadianagar(c.s.t.road) to bandra kurla complex by 62,310,303.
kurla station (west) to kurladepot by 309ltd,304ltd,613ltd,349,332,365,446,330ltd,311.
kurla depot to bandra kurla complex by 62,310,303.

Buses from bandra station (east) to bandra kurla complex
bandra station (east) to bandra kurla complex by 310.
bandra station (east) to kalanagar by 17,160,316,317.
kalanagar to bandra kurla complex by 303,62,310.

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BnD hair & makeup fashionweek 2010 - 11th -12th April @ St.Andrews Auditorium

11th April 2010:

- Ranjeet Danjal (make-up) with Florry Chang (hair) for THAI BRIDAL LOOK

- Archna Haria (make-up & hair) for WESTERN BRIDAL LOOK

- Vikram Gaikwad for SPECIAL EFFECT MAKE-UP

- Suraj Godambe for HAIR FASHION SHOW

12TH April 2010:

- Vipul Bhagat (make-up) with Julie (hair) for COCKTAIL BRIDAL LOOK

- Sanjay Thakkar (make-up & hair) for HIP-HOP BRIDAL LOOK

- Jaywant Thakrey (make-up) with Sangeeta (hair) for INDIAN BRIDAL LOOK

- James (make-up & hair) Hrithik Roshan Look of Dhoom II & Jhoda Akbar


13TH April 2010:

- Zara (make-up) with Julie (hair) for FASHION GLAMOR LOOK

- Kishore Thakkar (make-up & hair) for FASHIONABLE FUNKY LOOK

- Bharat Godambe (make-up) with Dorris Godambe (hair) for DIVA BOLLYWOOD LOOK

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SHAMIANA in POT POURRI @ Inorbit Mall, Vashi April 16, 2010

Hey guys!

We're back in Vashi and instead of the 2nd Friday of every month, it's gonna be the 3rd Friday becos of the match and exam schedule!

But we promise to keep up the fun quotient with a bagful of shorts and make it worth your while!

See ya on Friday, the 16th
6:30pm - 8:15pm

ENTRY IS FREE !!
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Punjab Grill By Jiggs Kalra now in Mumbai

Critically acclaimed Indian Fine Dining restaurant concept.




Location:- Level 3, Palladium Mall, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel Mumbai, India, 400013
Phone :- 022-43473980,81,82,83,84
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	Punjab Grill Here's good news for all of you in Mumbai, especially those in the Western Suburbs - Punjab Grill by Jiggs Kalra, JUHU will officially open its doors on February 20, 2011. This will be our 2nd restaurant in the city and fifth in the country Update sunday feb 20th 2011  The landlines at Punjab Grill Juhu are down; pls call 98119690181 or 9930279479 for reservation queries. Punjab Grill By Jiggs Kalra, Mumbai. photos Punjab Grill By Jiggs Kalra, Mumbai.

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Fashion Designer Neeta Lulla Online Designer Store

Festive Wear
Churidars
Sarees
Stitched Sarees
Festive Lehengas
Tunics
Collection
Autumn Winter 2010
Spring Summer 2011
Chiffon N Chantilly
http://www.store.neetalulla.com/

Neeta Lulla Signature Store
6 R.N.A Classic
S.V Road
Santacruz (west)
Mumbai 400054
Maharashtra
India
Tel =91 22 2605 5580
=91 22 2576 5599

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SPROUTS Earth Mela 2010 "The International Year of Biodiversity"

SPROUTS' Earth Mela 2010 – The International Year of Biodiversity
April 22, 2010 is World Earth day - A day that was created to inspire awareness and appreciation for our environment. Forty years after the first Earth Day, the world is in greater peril than ever before and more species of animals, plants and marine life are depleting from our planet. Considering the urgent need to preserve our bio-diversity, 2010 has been declared as the `International year of Bio-diversity' by the United Nations.

All over the world, various NGOs and concerned citizens organise events to involve common citizens in efforts to restore our Planet Earth. We at SPROUTS too have been doing our small bit, via our annual bonanza - the Earth Mela. Last year, we focused on ideas to reduce our carbon footprint and emissions – titling it the Carbon Reversal Movement. This year, in line with international plan, SPROUTS' Earth Mela 2010 is focusing on raising awareness about conserving our indigenous biodiversity for the values and services they provide and how they result in the survival and well-being of human beings.

The SPROUTS' Earth Mela-2010 being organised at the Maharashtra Nature Park (MNPS), on April 24 & 25 from 10am to 6pm, will host a number of events, through which each one of us can also learn about our urban biodiversity and also what one can do to conserve it. The event will include nature trails, a cycle rally, lectures on biodiversity, film screenings a photo-exhibition on our fort's, mountain's, city's and some rare biodiversity, besides fun activities for kids like adventure sports, face painting, colouring and exploration activities. The 2-day event will be a humble initiative to encourage organisations and individuals to take direct or indirect biodiversity conservation activities in the vicinity of their schools, colleges, offices and places of residence.
You ALL can be a part of the change-making team! So do join us on April 24 & 25 at MNPS, to have a fun filled, educational and thoroughly empowering weekend. We work for Nature! Do YOU?

Quick Facts of Events:
- Photo Exhibition: 100-120 Photos about rare biodiversity, creatures found on forts, in the Himalaya and also right here in our Mumbai City!
- Film Festival: Documentary and short films on urban wildlife areas, threats to natural habitats, lives of plants & animals and animation (cartoon) films
- Lecture-Demonstrations: Key Note Speech by Mr. Harish Kapadia (Himalayan explorer)
- Nature Trails: Led by eminent Ecologists, such as Dr. C S Latoo & Dr. Parvish Pandya
- Adventure Sports: Led by Harshal Gandhi and his Ergo team
- Cycle Rally: To promote eco-friendly and healthier life-styles
- Stalls: Tribal artefacts, paintings and accessories; Solar equipment such as torches, lanterns, & caps; Paper mache products; Trekking and Camping gear; and garbage recycling set ups; food and drinks, Organic Honey, Eco-Ganesha
- Kids Activities: Face painting, t-shirt & poster painting, paper making and games

Venue: Maharashtra Nature Park, Opposite Dharavi Bus Depot, Bandra-Sion Link Road. Nearest Railway Station (Central) Sion, 1km, (Western) Bandra, 3.5 km. BEST bus services- western suburbs 255, 348, 358, 373, 375, 449, 505. Central/Eastern suburbs 180, 356, 371, 408, 505. Downtown Mumbai 11, 76, 165, 166

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Anand Pendharkar
Director, SPROUTS
Reg. Off: 68/4 Tarun Bharat Society,
Chakala, Sahar Road,
Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400 099.
Mobile: +91-98201-40254
SPROUTS Earth Shop
5, Pawar Shops, Rani Sati Marg,
Malad (East), Mumbai - 400 097.
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Easter Lunch at Aromas of China

Aromas of China is located at Crystal Plaza (off link road ) [do not mistake it with crystal plaza at oshiwara).This place gets pretty crowded so it is good to call up +91 22 67253691-95 and book reserve a place for the next day.

The place starts getting full by 1.30 . The cost on sunday was 525/- + taxes which comes to 650/- per person unlimited buffet. (usually its about 400/- on weekdays)

I always compare all buffet places with the best buffet place Mainland China
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Aromas of china is dimly lit and the seating is a bit cramped compared to Mainland China

Both the places have issues with parking .So you have to park outside the building .

The interiors of Aromas of china is really good with buddha statuses and other artistic sculptures .

There is white wine complimentary (semi dry) the reviews about it was mixed some found it sweet some found it a bit sour .Ice tea is extra (was ok made from the usual powered ice tea mix). I really found it hard to find good restaurants which still make ice tea from real tea.

Chicken was ok. The crab was too bony difficult to eat. Veg dishes were good. The lamb was a bit tough compared to the the lamb at Mainland China.
The desserts :- The chocolate mouse was not really good. The butter scotch tasted like vanilla.
The vanilla with hot chocolate was good.The liquid chocolate seemed to solidify when put on the vanilla chocolate unlike in mainland china where the hot chocolate remains liquid .

The serving area is in a small passage so there is huge lines of people waiting for thier turn to get served. In Mainland China the serving area is separate from the dining area so it is easy to server without long lines of people behind you.Also due to the long lines of people waiting in the lobby the Manager (NE guy) kept walking up and down checking on who is finished .This dint give a relaxed atmosphere (more like a udipi joint)  .

The good part is the waiter had kept a good eye on the table and got the dessert spoons without having to be told. But the density of servers at Mainland china are much more and it is easy to catch a waiters eye there compared to here.

The Music is good with huge bose speakers inbuilt into the ceiling .


Crystal Paradise - The Mall,
Plot No. 30,
Shah Industrial Estate Layout, Veera Desai Road, Link Road,
Near Chitrakoot Marriage Ground, Andheri(W), Mumbai-54.
http://www.bjngroup.in/restaurants/aromas-of-china.html

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Lunch at Soam Chowpatty

Soam is a nice Gujarati restaurant situated just opposite babulnath temple . You can get down at grant road and take a taxi to babulnath temple about 20 rs.

The Menu

We began with some chaas

Followed with some paanki

Paankis are pancakes made of rice flour (with urud daal) steamed in between banana leaves.We peeled it and had it with green chutney.

The main course was Gatte Ki subzi with masala satpadi (105/-)

And Shrikhand Puri and Batata Nu Shaak (105/-).The Shrikhand was heavenly!

 The rotis were too small for me (2 6 inch rotis) so i ordered another paratha( 60/- ) thinking it would be a big thick punjabi size paratha  and that too was a tiny 6 inch paratha :( . I had the paratha with some spicy sweet mango pickle

The desserts looked tempting like the hand churned ice creams and malai malpua/garam mohanthaal,sugar free khajur pooranpoli .

But we want to have a milkshake at another place which had been there for a long time called Bharath (Juice and Snacks).

A good place to visit for some nice gujju food . But not a place to come to hog :).
Also could not figure out why all the dishes were priced at 105/- :) .

This place is just around the corner from soam . While walking there we bought some fresh multigrained bread at the gokul bakers and some walnut cake

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The Sticker on the cake says its made somewhere near charkop
16/A,Hakoba comp,Chinchpokli-E mumbai 33

Bharat juice and snacks is locate just opposite bhavans college chowpatty and has been there for more than 50 years .The place was not too crowded maybe due to the exams and also maybe it gets crowded in the evenings.
We had the mango milkshake (125/- )which came with mango pieces on the top.

Another good foodie day in mumbai :)

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