tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post2463335705494023944..comments2024-03-19T16:38:58.640+05:30Comments on Traveller's Tales: Pune Dining: March UpdatesShantanuhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10775725512802702601noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-67472897453327551562009-08-25T11:24:28.014+05:302009-08-25T11:24:28.014+05:30@Ken: Flags continued to be good. As for Stone Wa...@Ken: Flags continued to be good. As for Stone Water Grill, I guess they need to be more attentive to customers of their fine dining restaurant. Right now, I guess they seem to be more interesting in the coolness factor of their lounge.Shantanuhttp://www.shantanughosh.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-70545041010601046722009-08-23T12:45:00.632+05:302009-08-23T12:45:00.632+05:30Had intended to visit Flags - now not so sure?
Y...Had intended to visit Flags - now not so sure? <br /><br />You can keep the Stonewater Grill. It is overpriced (not including being charged for items / drinks not consumed!) and the "service" is appalling - even during the week.<br />Sadly, the sons & daughters in their late teens of the wealthy and other poseurs will continue to provide them with revenue.Kenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06911955243183388705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-1261416228801460012009-07-07T13:05:24.510+05:302009-07-07T13:05:24.510+05:30Agreed on Mainland China. We were there on last fr...Agreed on Mainland China. We were there on last friday and the food was excellent as usual.HAREKRISHNAJIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00137830344437763830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-51299959460704103992009-07-06T21:49:24.267+05:302009-07-06T21:49:24.267+05:30@anon1, anon2: I am hoping you aren't the same...@anon1, anon2: I am hoping you aren't the same person. So far, I have only had good experience at Flags. Re: Stone Water Grill, avoid the weekends, when this place is most appropriate for those who love to party and would rather settle in the (expensive) lounge.<br /><br />@Indraneel: Hmm...Flags has a reputation in Mumbai?! Mainland China is one of the most consistent restaurants I have ever seen. Consistently good, that is!Shantanunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-9110282203684094922009-07-06T17:55:16.590+05:302009-07-06T17:55:16.590+05:30Mainland China remains an old fav. Flags disappoin...Mainland China remains an old fav. Flags disappointed me both the times I was there in Pune, but I guess I am in minority as folks go ga ga over it even here in Mumbai!So much so, I am trying to accommodate them in our mall too!Indraneel Majumdarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17917146416623913157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-37986867683523071562009-06-30T11:33:23.065+05:302009-06-30T11:33:23.065+05:30I visited Stone Water Grill just once. It was a ho...I visited Stone Water Grill just once. It was a horrible experience. We were a large group and arrived at the restaurants in batches. Inspite of having booked in advance all the different groups were harassed at the entrance. The security guards too were pretty wierd - they wore mouthpieces and were holding hands.<br />The service too was average at best - maybe because the place was so crowded. The food though was excellent. All in all, I felt that the place tried to portray a very classy feel, but could not carry it off successfully.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-60884171974747583192009-05-15T20:07:00.000+05:302009-05-15T20:07:00.000+05:30@Anon: Ouch! That doesn't sound good at all.@Anon: Ouch! That doesn't sound good at all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-61418089556567834952009-05-14T23:19:00.000+05:302009-05-14T23:19:00.000+05:30Horrific experience at Flags in Pune recently. I ...Horrific experience at Flags in Pune recently. I have never been so physically ill from a dining experience. Both myself and my collegue ate chicken and had to miss two days from work recovering. I would not recommend this restuarant and I could not be paid to go back to Flags.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-71073454046552565042009-04-09T06:48:00.000+05:302009-04-09T06:48:00.000+05:30@Manodeep: I guess you are right. It started the ...@Manodeep: I guess you are right. It started the trend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-13916906765907457732009-04-08T23:39:00.000+05:302009-04-08T23:39:00.000+05:30Flags holds a special place in Pune's Food Map.......Flags holds a special place in Pune's Food Map.... It's the place where a puneite starts his introduction to world cuisine.Manodeephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04876295301581765652noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-53556373969377258502009-03-24T04:49:00.000+05:302009-03-24T04:49:00.000+05:30@Ashish: Thanks for the early review. I did get ...@Ashish: Thanks for the early review. I did get a chance to visit Indus Kitchen too; 'will have a post on that soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-75652044082496720272009-03-24T04:48:00.000+05:302009-03-24T04:48:00.000+05:30@Harekrishnaji: Mainland China has the best track ...@Harekrishnaji: Mainland China has the best track record. I have never had a dinner where every dish wasn't up the to mark and brought to the table at just the right temperature. Of course, you need to see that you order the right stuff, since taste varies from person to person. I prefer the spicier dishes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-65652881218941949422009-03-22T16:49:00.000+05:302009-03-22T16:49:00.000+05:30Thanks for the heads up about the FL lounge, we he...Thanks for the heads up about the FL lounge, we heard about it first on your blog. We went there this Friday evening and tried their Italian section. The food was fairly ok but they need some major catching up to do on their liquor bar, since most of the options listed on their menu were not available. I guess they are still in the process of getting a permit to serve alcohol.<BR/><BR/>But this place really has its location going for it. The top of the ICC made for a very very pleasant evening.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-37207084115855134292009-03-22T09:45:00.000+05:302009-03-22T09:45:00.000+05:30I did blunder yesterday.I ordered v lotus wrpd ri...I did blunder yesterday.I ordered v lotus wrpd rice, Cantonese rice ndl and just One V wok Tossed Dumpling Chilli & Soya. The combination became very dry.HAREKRISHNAJIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00137830344437763830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-71222587346886396732009-03-21T17:27:00.000+05:302009-03-21T17:27:00.000+05:30Tonight I am visiting Mainland ChinaTonight I am visiting Mainland ChinaHAREKRISHNAJIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00137830344437763830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-87935833369587639602009-03-20T09:16:00.000+05:302009-03-20T09:16:00.000+05:30@Sharmila: Crab? Well, Mainland China, Coconut Gro...@Sharmila: Crab? Well, Mainland China, Coconut Grove, and Mahesh Lunch Home are possible options. You can get crab in butter/pepper or butter/garlic here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20340516.post-3932750184600019812009-03-19T11:18:00.000+05:302009-03-19T11:18:00.000+05:30We hate crowds .. so thanks for that tip. Can you ...We hate crowds .. so thanks for that tip. Can you please mention where can I get good crab to eat in Pune .. I mean some simple fare and not dunked into some heavy gravy stuff? Thanks in advance. :-)Sharmilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00127150814881096573noreply@blogger.com