Restaurant Review #2: Aioli BBQ & Grill Smokehouse (Bangalore,India)

Whose not a fan of fine dining with quality food? Aioli(located on top of Gava, Kammanahalli,Bangalore) is a hidden gem of a place and is the place to go, if you love grilled food.

 Home Made Oven Chips

The menu is limited and customized but gives equal importance to both vegetarians and non-vegetarians and even includes a fine selection of wine.

We've been there quiet a lot of times and being hardcore non-vegetarians, have tried most of the non veg items on the menu.

Italian Basil Grilled Chicken

In the appetizers, our favorites are Spiced Chicken Wings and Grilled Basil Chicken.

Amongst the main dishes, Herb and Garlic Lamb Loins, Moroccan Lamb Skewers, Lamb Shashlik, Italian Basil Grilled Chicken and Jerk Chicken won our hearts over.

Lamb Shashlik

A special mention should be made about Lamb Shashlik which is one of the best Lamb Grilled dish we have ever had. It most succulent, juiciest and tastiest lamb which we couldn't get over. Drool worthy to say the least!

Ratings:

Location-2/5

Ambience-4/5

Food-4.5/5

Service-4.5/5

Restaurant Review #1 Nando's(Bangalore)

On a Thursday night, we were strolling along Brigade Road with our friends and we couldn't decide on where to dine, with the huge amount of options available. Finally, someone suggested Nando's and everyone's face lit up.

"Life is too uncertain, have desserts first" that was the mistake we made. We had already had doughnuts and milkshake from Krispy Kreme so we were forced to skip the appetizers.

We ordered Espedata and Quarter Pound Chicken.

Quarter Pound Chicken

Espedata

The Espedata was served on a skewer and looked very appealing. Looks did not deny, it tasted absolutely divine. It was served with a mayonnaise based dip and we had ordered fries and potato wedges as sides.

Quarter Pound Chicken should probably be the most ordered dish at Nando's. It was also served with fries and wedges.

Fries and wedges was a crowd pleaser. Everyone at the table absolutely loved it. Potato wedges were fried to perfection and was very crispy.

It was accompanied by bottomless coke.

Location: Off Brigade Road, Church Street, opposite Krispy Kreme doughnuts
Approximate bill amount for 2 people: Rs.1300/-

Review: Mascara Battle

Always wanted those long lushy eyelashes? Well if you can't make it then fake it.
For the past one year, we have been ardent followers of Maybelline's "Colossal" line. (Mascara and eyeliner)
But then came along Lakme's all new Eyeconic Mascara. So here's what we feel about both the products.

 

         

LAKME EYECONIC MASCARA               Vs.        MAYBELINE COLOSSAL MASCARA

• Ease of usage: Although Maybeline's wand is a little thicker but it is easier to use as compared to Lakme's due to the structure of the brush. We have to hold the Lakme mascara brush in a particular position in order to get it right.

• Volume: Lashes appear way thicker after using Maybeline.

• Water proof: Lakme mascara is defintely not waterproof but Colossal mascara is available in waterproof and volume express.

• Life: We personally feel Lakme stays on longer than Maybeline.

• Suitability : Lakme wins this hands down as it is suitable for any skin type. J has oily skin and lass has combination skin and it worked out fine for both of us. But Maybeline doesn't last that long on J's skin.

• Curling: Lakme keeps it's word when it comes to curling as the brush is so manufactured that it caters to lash curling needs. Maybeline mascara does not result in any curling of the lashes.

• Smudge proof: Lakme is smudge proof. Maybeline is not that bad but comparatively Lakme is better.

• Lengthening: As Lakme creates an illusion of curled eyelashes it helps in making the eyelashes appear longer.

• Affordability:  Lakme sells it's mascara(9ml) for Rs 250/- while Maybeline's mascara(10ml) costs Rs 330/ -

FINAL VERDICT

We think that Lakme's Eyeconic mascara has a slight upper edge over Maybeline's Colossal mascara.