Restaurant Reviews

  • Restaurant Review: Sushi Confidential, Campbell

    Restaurant Review: Sushi Confidential, Campbell

    If you’re in the mood for sushi or Japanese fare, you cannot go wrong with any Sushi Confidential restaurant. The chain has three restaurants that serve fusion Japanese and Asian dishes. The Sushi Confidential in Campbell, with its exquisite decor and outdoor seating, is a great venue for a date or an evening with friends… Read more

  • Paper Plane, San Jose

    Paper Plane, San Jose

    This is one of the best cocktail bars in San Jose, or in the Bay Area itself. Situated in the heart of downtown, its unique logo resembles both a ‘paper-plane’ and an arrow, signaling to passersby that this is the place to be. Its interior is equally impressive. The exposed brick walls, the gigantic display… Read more

  • Restaurant Review: Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

    Restaurant Review: Half Moon Bay Brewing Company

    One of my favorite places to visit near me is Half Moon Bay, just a twenty-minute drive from San Francisco. The drive is scenic, taking you through the hills until you reach one of several beaches along the Pacific coastline. One great spot to visit is the Half Moon Bay Brewery. Situated with stunning views… Read more

  • Bengaluru, A Homecoming of Sorts- Concluded

    Bengaluru, A Homecoming of Sorts- Concluded

    We returned to the hotel after a long, eventful, and memorable day. Our organizers planned the penultimate event for the day, a Yakshagana performance. Yakshagana Performance Yakshagana is a dance-drama style native to the state of Karnataka, South India. Yakshagana actors adorn colorful costumes, makeup, and masks. There are also additional singers who sing and… Read more

  • Bengaluru, A Homecoming of Sorts-IV

    Bengaluru, A Homecoming of Sorts-IV

    Our morning commenced early on the second day of the reunion. The breakfast was once again at our place of stay, the Renaissance hotel. Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel Revisited As mentioned before, the breakfast at the hotel and the food selection are both a sight to behold and a feast for the palate. Among… Read more

  • Bengaluru, A Homecoming of Sorts – II

    Bengaluru, A Homecoming of Sorts – II

    The Ride to the Hotel The ride from the airport to the hotel was a bit longer than expected, but maybe not, given Bengaluru’s reputation for traffic. Please forgive the quality of these snaps. I took these photos as the car passed them, and there was no time to pause for a good picture. Construction… Read more