T's Pages: Chapter X

I know C is going to kill me for writing this one alone.

Sometime back. we went to Zerza, at the Tunga Regale, Andheri.

We were fine dining after a long time. As usual, trying out a new place. This time however, I had just randomly come across it in newspaper review. Internet reviews supported positive reviews. What the hey, who better to try it with than C. The place promised a different ambience and a menu that covered an eclectic variety of Indian, Thai and Mediterranean cuisine.

After a hectic day, C picked me up. He'd made reservations (on a weeknight at a completely new place, relatively unheard of, I thought there he is, being his usual compulsive self). Not surprisingly, we got lost on our way, so it took us an hour to reach someplace 20 minutes away. Some more awesome conversation happened, with incessant teasing and "dude, cover!" phone calls were made (yes S1 - you again). And then we finally reached...

Rooftop. Poolside. Table for two. The place was empty except for the 2 of us because firstly, we were really early in the evening, and secondly it was a weeknight. But the place was mesmerising. Mauve interiors with white trims and open barbeque counter, and a semi enclosed bar. The tables are widely set apart and almost all of them have a view of the pool.

The menu was very different. The food here is completely fusion based. Everything was a mix of Mediterranean and Indian, and some things on the menu were even a fusion of Thai and Mediterranean. Even the pasta wasn’t purely Italian. They dint have a lot of items, but there was variety.

We started with a Bruschetta Basket, which had very yummy bruschettas. One Mexican, one Lebanese and a regular cheesy one. My favourite was the Lebanese. We had that and pizza for starters. The pizza didn’t meet my expectation though. It was regular fare. Some very fruity mocktails were served to us on the house. They were mixed well but were a little essence-y.

Main course was a paneer platter with rice. It was not the usual paneer gravy with steamed rice. The paneer was barbequed and served on skewers. The marination was tangy and spicy and the gravy was definitely thai based served with butter rice. We were so stuffed that it was one of the rare occasions when we didn’t have place for dessert. However, the chef tempted us with a delicious Flourless Chocolate Cake, freshly baked for us. This was definitely the best I have ever tasted EVER!!!

After a few nibbles and a doggy bag full of cake, we were good to go. It was a special night for more reasons than one. It was…Our First Date.

Happy Anniversary C…