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20/03/2016

Sujata Mastani, Pune: After the last entry of Garden Vada Pav . N & M makes its stop again to the city with a Pun in it i.e Pune or they call it as Poona! This time we make an entry to a place which is cooling Pune since 1967 . The name looks a bit shady though the ice-cream shake which they call "Sujata Mastani" is one of awesome shakes found in India. As they say, 1 Brand, 48 years, 23 outlets, I think this is enough to make you visit this place. N & M would recommend a Mango Mastani though others are really special as well. In their words , " We are home to the world famous Mastanis established in Pune. Well let’s just say it’s a milkshake that has a dollop of ice cream on top of it. You won’t find Mastani in any other country but only in Indian and in Amchey Pune! " For our heath conscious Nomads , it is not only vegetarian but purely organic as well. So, next time we are in Pune , our visit won't be complete without a visit to them and hopefully yours as well :)


http://www.sujatamastani.com/index.html

29/06/2015

Gokarna, Karnataka: Lord Byron is very right when he said," There is a pleasure in pathless woods, there is a rapture on lonely shores. There is a society where none intrudes, by the deep sea and music in its roar. I love not man the less but nature more" Forget the beaches of Goa, Chennai or Pondicherry. If you want to experience real rage of nature, explore the sea side in Nothern Karnataka. Amidst the peace and nature, what are you waiting for, Go Gokarna! Picture Credits: Rai Aishwarya

20/06/2015

SOAM Restaurant: Mumbai - N&M take its journey forward to the land of Vada Pavs, Chowpatty, Bollywood and Financial Captial of India. Situated close to Prime location of Marine Drive, Soam Restaurant is one of many restaurant which would open your eyes to the variety of Vegartairn dishes this Gujju Place has to offer. Starting from 5 diffferent varieties of Khichdi to Pani Puri and Til wali Poori, this place has enedless dishes to savour. If this description does not make your mouth watery, explore SOAM in this ndtv video from 3.00 minute onwards https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWPoAPoewFo

Highway On My Plate: The Highwaymen are back in Mumbai, and this time they start their day with a plate of Pav Bhaji. They continue their journey in the city...

01/06/2015

Jaggi Sweets, Patiala - Nomads and Mads make its first stop in the inner parts of Punjab - the city of Patiala - a city famous for patiala salwar (female trousers), patiala jutti ( a footwear) and most famous of all is Patiala Peg ( a measure of liquor). Although, Parathas and sweets are famous all over Punjab but while you are in Patiala, a visit to Jaggi's is a must. From the stuffed paratha to the Long Glass of Lassi, everything is special here. Dating back to 1949, this restaurant is a special delight and heritage of this old city. Along with Dukhniwaran Gurudwara and Royal Mahal, this place is not to be missed even if you are making a small visit to Patiala ! Keep Exploring along with Nomads and Mads.
www.jaggisweets.com/

02/05/2015

Because nothing fills like an unlimited thali, N & M brings you Delhi's most delicious Thalis through Little Black Book, Delhi's Thali trail -http://littleblackbookdelhi.com/thaalis-in-delhi-food-north-indian-south-indian-andhra-tibetan/?utm_content=buffer1cef8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=buffer

No meal is as inclusive as a thali. It includes an extensive variety of a restaurant's offerings, and takes care of everything from the main course, to sna

17/03/2015

You visit temples, mosques, churches and Gurudwaras on a tour. Well now this generation has cricket as a religion, sachin is God and Eden as our Mecca or Chinnaswamy as one of our Dhams. A wonderful idea to list stadiums as a Tourism Site. Ministry of Tourism (India) , this is an idea to explore. And before you take up this idea, take the mesmerising walk amidst Sydney Cricket Ground with our best story teller of no other than Harsha Bhogle. Are you a Cricket lover, an avid traveller and a Harsha Fan? then, you need nothing else than this.

01/03/2015

"Good friends, good books, and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life.” -Mark Twain. To add to this charm and love of reading, N&M directs you to most famous of calm and serene book cafes in NCR. Sometimes, it is not only about reading, it is where you are reading whether in the hustle, bustle of Delhi Metro or in the calm, serene surroundings amidst the romanticism of drinking your favourite drink along with nobody but yourself. This post scans the Delhi/Gurgaon for these locations and provides you a guide where to spend your mid-week, mid -year or mid-life break which you should definitely take. http://dubeat.com/2015/02/words-11-book-cafes-visit/

There is a sense of romanticism in spending a quiet afternoon alone sipping on a beverage or sampling a dessert, accompanied by a riveting book.

06/02/2015

World Cup is round the corner and its not about Cricket only. Any big event shares the heritage, flora and fauna of country as well. Explore the New South Wales beautiful greeney and Harley Davidson ride and Your guide is no other than Harsha Bhogle.

28/01/2015

QDs, South Campus :They say choose your college according to close by eateries, If one goes by this, Venkateshwara College in South Campus has got an advantage over others. Situated opposite Venkateshwara, is a " Teenage Restaurant" as we call it, QDs is one of place which will attract your attention in first go. Famous for Chinese food along with music of 1980s makes it a place to go for every college goer. Special for tandoori Chicken momos, this place is perfect suited for its Satyaniketan location. The popularity gazes from the fact that it has more than 25K likes on its page. For details : https://www.facebook.com/QDs.Restaurant

Treat yourself to happiness with a delicious meal at Qd Restaurant.

22/01/2015

It makes many a bachelor's breakfast , lunch and dinner ! It makes many people believe that they are good in cooking. No one can really get it done with in less than 2 minutes what they are called as 2 minute noodles. But the number of variations we have, has made this food item a separate list on the Menu. Explore the most Famous Maggi Trails of Delhi. Thanks Little Black Book, Delhi for this awesome list !

By Rajeshwari Sahay From bringing in happiness in a time span of just two minutes, to being the best midnight comfort food – Maggi noodles have formed an indispensable part of everyone’s life. For...

22/01/2015

Coffee with Harsha Bhogle through Melbourne streets!

16/01/2015

Nomads and mads explore a new dimension its journey ! One of the beautiful sites on this planet are campuses of Universities. The claim is that it is one of the most beautiful campuses in India . Leave the other heritage sites of bangalore, this campus is worth taking a stroll in your student life or in your retirement age or a break from concrete jungles of Marathalli and Whitefield ! Be it a romantic stroll or a heaven of peace and eternity, this place is worth visiting for every nomad. What are you waiting for, find a friend in Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, popularly called Tata Institute and take a walk in the temples of learning and undoubtedly marvels of ancient India , yes it ismore than 100 years old ! It is really a wonderful gift of Tatas :) Photo Credits : Aashish Vishwakarma Art & Photography (left- main building ) and Sujit (right - path) http://lcm.csa.iisc.ernet.in/sujit/images/IISc.jpg !

14/12/2014

Garden Vada Paav Centre, Pune : N & M makes its entry to a city with a Pun in it : Pune. And this time , we start from a thela or rehri selling Indian burger as they explain Vada Paav to foreigners. Situated near garden around MG road in Pune , this thele wala will attaract your attention for around 100-150 people standing around it every time. They call it the best vada- paav in altogether of Pune or Maharashtra . Their staff wears their own brand t-shirt to help people in serving. As you go by stories, the brand they define can be captured as income tax department had to raid a thela wala as well for a change ! If you are Puneite or Planning to visit, this shouldnot be missed for sure! Thanks Umang Chadha for introducing this to Nomads and mads! https://www.zomato.com/pune/garden-vada-pav-centre-camp-area

Rated 4.3/5. Located in Camp Area, Pune. Serves Street Food. Known for Massive queues of people lining up to sample their bona fide wada pav. Cost Rs. 100 for two people (approx.).

29/11/2014

Don't follow the destination , just enjoy the path is what this place is all about! If you have never done so, Take a walk from Rashtrapati Bhawan to India Gate on Rajpath. The much fun is neither the majestic Rashtrapati Bhawan nor the elegant India Gate but the trail when you approach the one leaving the other behind. That is Rajpath in New Delhi from Nomads and mads for you!

27/11/2014

"The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.”

- Marcel Proust, French novelist

27/09/2014

Saravanaa Bhawan : P 13 CP, New Delhi- They call themselves a chain of high quality vegetarian restaurants and true when they call it they mean it. We decided to make a headway to this place thinking what could be a good place which can serve us breakfast at 8.00 AM on weekends. True, DST (Delhi Standard Time) for breakfast starts at 11.00 AM on weekends but if you are an early riser, this place is for you to make a headway. From 14- mini edilis to a number of south Indian dishes, this place is a must visit for everyone feeling high quality South Indian veg food. One of the few very popular places which make its entry at Nomads and Mads. http://www.saravanabhavan.com/

28/08/2014

Cha Bar: Oxford Book store, N 81, CP, Delhi : Next time you are roaming around the majestic Indian Flag around CP and have got bored of Starbucks or CCD, N & M provides a place for you. Cha baar as they say turning tea from a dry page in history to a lifestyle drink! Bibliophiles will definitely love this place but there is lot in ambience for the tea or as they popularly call CHAAA lover with in you. From the flowering teas, diet teas, herbal teas and Organic tea , they have more than 150 varieties of tea on offer. Add to it samosa sandwich , Pastries, exotic salads and iced teas , it has a lot for you on offer. It is a must go for every wonderer where to sit in CP next time you go. So what are you waiting for , Go and update us about your experience and complete the chah ( desire ) of you with cha at Cha Baar ! http://www.oxfordbookstore.com/dotcom/oxford/discover/cha_bar/menu.htm

Motorcycle Diaries � � � From the Flowering Teas, Organic Teas, Herbal Teas, Diet Teas, Fruit Teas, to an exclusive range of Darjeeling, Nilgiri, Sikkim and Oolong, complimented by the best in Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Moroccan, Russian, Sri Lankan, South African and Thai Teas ?

07/08/2014

Kargil Road, Leh : Robert Frost mentions about the Road Not Taken. N & M brings you the first of kind tourist place which is neither a start nor a destination, the road not taken for you. The road from Leh to Kargil is one of awesome highways to bike or cycle if you want to get mesmerized in nature fully. Having not much traffic, it also offers versatile tourist destinations every now and then starting from Indian Army's Hall Of Fame, Leh to venerated Gurudwara Sri Pathar Sahib to Magnetic Hill to the amalgamated Sangam, Confluence Of Zanskar & Indus River Near Leh . Add to it the awesome views which are everywhere around you, this trip is a must add to your motorcycle diaries.

31/07/2014

World Garden Cafe, Leh : N & M makes its debut entry for the roof of the world, Leh. Situated at Zangsti road, the place is a cool one which is embarked with the tourists from each nook and corner of the world. The place seems cool with its open garden seeming surroundings. Also, you can enjoy the wifi roaming in and around this place. A highly recommended place for Tea Pot, Parathas , sandwiches and momos. N & M feels the Indian dal and sabzi preparation needs to be improved. But definitely, it is a must go atleast once for every Ladakh traveller for along with the variety available here of mexican, israeli, chineses and what not , it gives you a true picture of Leh culture .https://www.facebook.com/pages/World-garden-cafe/303494889828472

Pizza place

25/07/2014

Nimrah Cafe : Char Minar , Hyderabad. Nomads & Mads makes its debut entry for the city of nawabs, Hyderabad but guess the first entry is neither paradise nor karachi bakery. We let you explore what you may not be knowing. Situated very close to Char minar, is a small ordinary looking tea shop or cafe called Nimrah cafe and bakery. Called the taste of persia, Irani chai served here is an experience of tea which you can't get in any CCD or Barista. Also, the style and speed of serving with ten rupees a cup amuses you for you seek best foods belong to old cities of india. Add also the osmania biscuits which lot many people say are complimentary to same. Not only this there are other places in city given in link which are known for the same, if you visit any of these post it here and get a chance to win fabulous prizes. http://timescity.com/blog/irani-chai-in-hyderabad/

TimesCity toured Hyderabad's Irani cafes in a quest to savor the famous Irani chai.

25/07/2014

Biryani Blues Gurgaon : They say, Hyderabadi Food is associated with royalty. Situated in DLF phase IV gurgaon, Biryani Blues is one of a few restaurants in NCR serving authentic Hyderabadi Dum biryani. Not only the place is known for Biryani but the other dishes also seem equally enticing. With different posters around which shows the transalation of common telugu words to Char minar, you will get a feel of Hyderabad in NCR. But the best is when you taste that biryani, your stomach is full but the palate says once more. A highly recommended place by N & M team. http://biryaniblues.com/home

Biryani Blues is one of the top restaurants located at Gurgaon. Biryani Blues serves Biryani and Hyderabadi cuisine. Biryani Blues offers Dine In, Home Delivery and Online ordering options.

18/07/2014

Visit Kodai this independence and try these. N & M may not be at every place but there are a few things we should try for a change whenever you visit a place especially a hill station. An illustrated guide of what to do for a hill station traveler. We integrate your posts, your suggestions and your guides. http://polkacafe.com/articles/84/mixed-bag/travel/for-the-alternative-traveller-what-to-do-in-kodaikanal.html

Off-the-beaten-path activities to escape the heat (and other tourists).

17/07/2014

Tihar Jail Food Court : It is not only the food what takes you there always. It is also an encouragement to an initiative which can bring people out of their past bad lives and a direction to improve that in future . A wonderful initiative like this by Vimla Mehra should be encouraged and what could be better in encouraging than paying a visit here. Be different , try something different. Visit this foodcourt at Tihar Jail operated by inmates and taste the jailfood by not being a priosoner but providing a hope to inmates there. http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/tihar-jail-gets-a-new-food-court/article6219718.ece

Colourful jute and wooden furniture make a perfect setting for a quiet meal while the walls decorated with paintings by jail inmates give an ethnic look to the newly-opened Tihar Food Court.

11/07/2014

"Nashta.co"- "Everyday is a new day, then why eat same breakfast every day" , the first line on their website is what catches your attention. Many a parties only happen at lunch or dinner, what about making it different. Have a treat in Morning Breakfast? yes , Certainly this is one of a few Indian Outlets which serve that purpose with a healthy breakfast . For those who are awake the whole night this can serve their virtual dinner before sleeping but the enlightened ones are who awake to the delicious breakfast of Nashta.co. Nomads and Mads team is still to try their menu but if any one of you had or planning to have .Please be the first one to post here . Do something different , order a breakfast now for they say " Breakfast at your Doorstep" :)
http://nashta.co/

30/06/2014

Kuremal Kulfi : Old Delhi. ---- Here N & M explores the crowded lanes of Old Delhi. Situated in what they call Kucha Pati Ram, Sita Ram Bazaar, this shop has a history of its starting from 1908. You will pass the shop twice before getting to know here is the historical gift of Delhi for You. From Aam Panna , Pan Kulfi , Stuffed Mango , Anjeer and what not , every flavour would call for once more from your heart, this is the best Kulfi experienced so far atleast by N & M guys . To add more , found some old blogs related to this , which is what N & M seeks to do in future. Go there and tell us about your experiences and don't forget to like N & M for we are trying the best word of Mouth publicity places to you. Also , Look at the previous post for the contest we are within . Browse down for past experiences . http://eatanddust.com/2009/04/20/kuremal-kulfi-a-masterclass-and-recipes/ .

The best ices in Delhi? It's a big claim, but these are kulfis with a pedigree. The Kuremal family have been making kulfi in the old city since 1908 when Pandit Kuremal left his ancestral village...

28/06/2014

If you have visited some place be it a restaurant or tourist destination in delhi, bangalore , chandigarh , pune or mumbai and feel that place is a must visit for anyone who is living there. Make your entry at Nomads and Mads :) Be the first one to post a non-admin entry and get some yummy and cool prizes. :) Take a cue from past entries and make it more attaractive so that more and more people can know about it :) Spread The Yumminess and Awesomeness around because Happiness is Contagious :)