Olive Beach Restaurant
Restaurante Olive Beach
Olive Beach Restaurant (Hotel Diplomat, 9 Sardar Patel Marg, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, Delhi) — Olive Beach captures the essence and magic of a Mediterranean beachside within the rustic charm of the Olive brand. The first Olive beach opened in Bangalore in November 2005 and was rated last year as one of the ten best restaurants in India across all cities, categories and cuisines. Wonder kid Chef Manu Chandra from New York has slowly and organically built the brand to serve outstanding western food with the very best of ingredients from all around the world.
Now at Olive Beach, Delhi the food has been placed in the expert hands of Chef Giuliano Tassinari and our olive chef team. Fresh homemade ingredients are the trademark of all the dishes in his kitchen – be it hand made pasta or the wide variety of cheese that he uses. He takes pains to ensure the visual charm of each perfectly created dish resulting in a work of art, fit for any palette. Set in a quiet nook inside Hotel Diplomat in the plush locale of the diplomatic enclave at Sardar Patel Marg in Chanakyapuri, Olive Beach is tastefully hidden behind curtains of greenery where for decades glamour, wealth and luxury have been imbibed with the very foundation of the neighborhood.
Indigo
Indigo
Indigo (4, Mandlik Rd, Colaba, behind Taj Mahal Hotel, Mumbai) — Nested in a quiet lane near the Gateway of India in Colaba, Mumbai, is Indigo, a fine-dining restaurant that combines old-world charm and delectable food with the finest selection of wines. Indigo was born in 1999 in a colonial bungalow, lovingly restored to exude warmth and style.
The food speaks for itself, as it surprises the palate with an ever-changing menu of eclectic modern European cuisine. The aura of hospitality, restrained elegance and refinement is punctuated by sun-lit spaces and chic interiors. One of India’s finest restaurants, Indigo was started by Rahul Akerkar, driven by his passion for food, warm hospitality and an eye for detail. To spend a few indulgent moments here is to experience the best of what modern India has to offer.
Daniell’s Tavern
Daniell’s Tavern
Daniell’s Tavern (Imperial Hotel, Janpath Lane, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi) — marrying legendary Indian heritage, meticulous local craftsmanship, cutting edge design and tracing the unrivalled scenery and architecture of Hindustan, Daniell’s Tavern at The Imperial comes alive with a brand new look showcasing a Live Kitchen and a menu that revisits India from the eyes of Thomas and William Daniells. This uncle and nephew team came to experience and paint the rich culture and culinary tradition of India’s picturesque locations in 1786, in the midst of colonial era to assist the expanding British Empire. The new menu seeks to define their gastronomic expedition with unique old world specialties from all the cities they visited.
Chew
Chew
Chew (1st Floor, M16, Outer Circle, Connaught Place, New Delhi, Delhi) — Chew is known for its authentic Asian cuisine – Japanese, Chinese and Thai. The place serves very tasty food at reasonable price. It will cost you Rs 1,500 for a meal of two. With pattern floor design, overhead-yellow pipes and stone walls, the place is all about Asia. Unlike the typical Asian diner, Chew’s owners set about designing an uber-hip space that features a fusion of various elements. Warm and inviting, the eye-catching black and white Aztec-patterned tiles have been carefully juxtaposed with Dholpur stone.
Café La Musica
Café La Musica
Café La Musica (Baga Beach. Goa) — set on the shimmering sands of Baga Beach in Goa, Cafe la Musica is a pleasant departure from the ubiquitous bamboo beach shacks. Themed completely in white with white muslin curtains and white-washed decks, this charming beachside cafe offers an ideal respite for those wishing to lounge during the day or be entertained by nightfall.
La Musica’s Menu focuses on South East Asian fare and offers delicacies such as Vietnamese Pho (Noodle Soup), Som Tum (Thai Papaya Salad), Malaysian Panang Curry, Pla Rad Prik (Spicy Chilly Fish), Nasi Goreng (Indonesian Fried Rice) and an assortment of fresh and carefully crafted Sushi.
Bukhara
Bukhara
Bukhara (ITC Maurya Sheraton Hotel, Diplomatic Enclave, Sadar Patel Marg, New Delhi) — the cuisine at this high-end restaurant has been inspired by the essence of North-West (India) Frontier tradition, of camaraderie around the warm glow of a campfire – consisting of succulent tandoori fare — low on oil and high on authenticity. The world renowned Dal Bukhara, a combination of whole black lentils (urad dal), tomatoes, ginger and garlic, is cooked and simmered over slow coal fires of the tandoor overnight for 18 hours at a stretch! It is sure to be the longest cooked lentil in the world! Another unique feature of the cuisine served here is the use of prime cuts of meat, marinated with the choicest of spices and skillfully cooked on high heat, while retaining their tender moistness. Bukhara restaurant has attracted various international celebrities and has generated rave reviews from travel sites like TripAdvisor.com
Barbeque
Barbacoa
Barbeque (Cidade de Goa resort, Vainguinim Beach, Goa) – this restaurant is a hit with couples for its romantic setting by the sea. The rustic look complements every aspect of the restaurant, with its view of the Arabian Sea and the waves gently lapping along the shore, Barbeque at Cidade de Goa makes grilling truly thrilling.
The beach front grill has a unique feature which enables a guest to choose from a display of seafood, meats & vegetables and have them cooked to his/ her liking.
Metro
Metro
Metro (Delhi) — Presently, the Delhi Metro network consists of about 208 Km with 150 stations along with six more stations of the Airport Express Link. The network (which totals six train lines – distinguished by color) has now crossed the boundaries of Delhi to reach NOIDA and Ghaziabad in Uttar Pradesh,Gurgaon and faridabad in Haryana.
Fares are calculated based on the origin and destination stations using a fare chart. The ticket, which could be a card or a token, is purchased from the Ticket Counter. The passenger then proceeds to one of several gates that separate the Paid Area from the Unpaid Area. Here, the passenger will hold the ticket close to the machine to the right of the gate. If valid, the gates will open automatically, and the passenger can pass to the Paid Area. If not valid, then the passenger will need to contact the Customer Service Staff.
Ticketing options include:
(a.) Travel Card – this is the most convenient for a frequent commuter. The minimum amount payable at the time of purchase of a new card would be Rs 100/- including refundable security of Rs. 50/-. Subsequent recharge of the card can be done at Customer Care Centers of any station with a minimum value of Rs. 100/- and up to Rs. 1000/-.
(b.) Tourist Card – this is suitable for unlimited travel over short duration on all DMRC lines except Airport Line. . Two types of tourist cards are presently available :-
– One Day Card : available at a cost of Rs 150/- (Rs 100 + Rs 50 refundable security).
– Three Day Card: at a cost of Rs 300/- (Rs. 250 + Rs 50 refundable security)
(c.) Token — Commuters can purchase single journey tokens from Ticket counters/TVMs of all stations.
– Journey is permitted for one way only.
– Tokens are valid only for the day of its purchase.
– Minimum Fare is Rs. 8/- and maximum is Rs. 42/- (fares are subject to revision from time to time).
– A passenger can refund an unused token within 60 minutes of its issue at the same station.
The following link shows a map of the Delhi Metro:
http://www.delhimetrorail.com/Zoom_Map.aspx
BUS
BUS
BUS (Delhi) — there are two styles of buses in Delhi – the government-run DTC buses, and the privately-owned Blue Line buses. The Blue Line buses are slowly being phased out, though, in favor of the DTC buses (which cover 773 routes). Buses in Delhi are cheap and well connected (fares starting at Rs. 5 – depending on the distance one is traveling). They are, however, probably the least comfortable way to travel. They tend to be quite crowded and don’t always have air-conditioning. It is not recommended that unaccompanied women or children use this form of transportation.
Bus routes can also be difficult to navigate. They are often written in Hindi, and many stops don’t have route lists. It is best to ask other passengers or the bus driver to confirm the bus route. In addition, with the more recently-built Metro now running, more passengers prefer that transportation option, when possible.
TAXI
TAXI
TAXI (Delhi) – In Delhi, there are many taxis available for people to hire. Most of these taxis (that are usually black with a yellow top) are provided on hire by DTC, tourism ministry of the center and some private companies. These taxis can be hired for travelling to nearby places as well as to longer distances. To find a taxi, passengers must first fine street stands designated for taxis. In addition, one can call up a taxi service. The starting fare is Rs. 25 (first km.) and Rs. 14 per km. thereafter (Rs. 15 per km. for AC taxis).
Here are some taxi companies that operate in New Delhi:
Easy Cab: +91 11 4343 4343
Mega Cab: +91 11 4141 4141
Meru Cab: +91 11 4422 4422
Chanson Cab: + 91 11 4777 4777
Yo Cab: +91 11 4466 4466
Air Cab: +91 11 4848 4848
In addition, the international online taxi service Uber now operates in New Delhi (which asserts that it’s often cheaper than regular taxis). See its website for more details:
https://www.uber.com/cities/new-delhi
