Well first I would like to thank all the good people who remembered this day and sent me their warm thoughts and wishes via Facebook and sms. All your thoughts and warm wishes really enhanced my day.
It was touching to have your friends remembering you on this day.
Thank You All.
While, many were preparing for the Sunfeast Run, I was looking forward to an evening of guitar glory at Fireflies. The whole event was ethereal. It was breezy and cool when we settled down on the rocky amphitheater. We had got our rain gear and mats which would tide us through the weather and comfort. So as we were getting high on Amit Heri and Sanjay Divecha’s music, it poured like nobody’s business but we sat through it without moving a muscle except to wear our rain gear and it was somewhat beyond reality. Good music, earthy ambiance and weather too singing its glory.
John Anthony played a 250 year old composition of Thyagarajan. I was entranced by that. I have a video of one of his pieces.
His vocalist was awesome too.
I also really liked what Amit Heri and Sanjay Divecha had to share. When they played it was like watching two guitars having a melodious conversation. Please excuse the video quality as this was all captured by my phone. 
It was also by this time when I brought in my birthday. Nothing better than this. It was raining, no pouring and we sat through it all in our rain gear… just grooving to the tunes..
Derek Julien rocked as usual. It was lively and very peppy. We rocked and rolled to his tune. He brought in his version of verve.
Well, there was more and loads of pieces which I would love to have recorded. Next time, I am going to take my videocam and not use the phone.
Birthday Dinner at Graze, Taj Residency
On this day, I wanted the dinner to be somewhat special and wanted to go to a place I have not been before, try something I have not tried before. So off we went to Taj Residency. It was raining heavily and well thought that we would stick to something familiar and decided that The Coffee Shop at Taj would be a good deal. At the hotel, we were recommended Graze, a modern European Restaurant.
My first impression was subtle class and elegance and yes this is an ideal place to be if you like European food and wine to go along with it. They have a large collection of wine to complement the food. It was quiet and just the atmosphere that I was looking for. Calm and quiet and well private. The service was excellent.
We ordered, Soft Shell Crabs, Grilled Prawns, were served with complementary Mushroom delicacy and had some lovely white wine to go with it. (I dont remember the name of the wine but I know it was full bodied, sweet and a tiny bit bitter). Just perfect for the starters. The bread and the chickpea dip was divine. I would not recommend the tomato dip. I did not like that. I could feast on bread and the chickpea dip.
Whilst we were waiting for our main course which was Lamb Rack and Sirloin Steak, we were served with a complementary orange sorbet to cleanse our palate. Ummmmmmmmmmm… that was just bliss.
The main course was divine as well. We had some red wine with it. (Again, I dont remember the name. )
And they were sweet enough to bring me a birthday candle and a cake piece which is what I wanted. I would also like to thank Rocky for making the evening so special and so serene. Just an ideal way of bringing in the new age. It is pleasure to grow old gracefully..
Short Notes :
Graze
Taj Residency 41/3 MG Rd, Central Bangalore
6660-4444
Average meal for two: Rs 1500Wine starts from 350/- and above.
A meal for two with starters and with main course, with two glasses of wine will cost you 4000/- plus.
For the wines, unless you are an expert, my tip is to just ask for their recommendation. You will not regret it.
Ideal for friends, family and couples celebrating a special occasion.
So well do check it out if something special is coming your way. It is not fancy but really classy. Simple but classy is what I would say..
Have a good week ahead.. !!
