Starbucks Pre Launch Event

Starbucks is finally in bangalore, after much media space about the location fight for first coffee shop, it finally opened in Kormangala. The event was marked by a gala opening event and courtesy FBAI, some of us food blogger got invited and got a chance to be part of a slightly crazy evening.


As you can see there were people waiting right outside..

Facade 

As soon as you enter, a very cheery welcome from the servers

Happy faces to greet 

So you know what to order 

Your order next

Seasonal speciality 

Motto to live by 

The famous cup

Check out the crowd ..it got really maddening after a while

Crowd @ event 

Happy to see indian estate blends as well..i am guessing Tata plantation coffees

India estates blend ....Interesting !

And just for this evening you could also get your caricature made in your coffee cups 

Absolutely loved this wall paper

Seating upstairs 

Lovely drink to conclude a lovely evening 

Getting Back On

So, I have been away for a while..bit of family fun, bit of personal getaways all in all some really beautiful and relaxed time.

Some quick snapshots 

Cloud no 9 - setting sun from the airplane window 

Pool side view 

its all soo blue 

tents @ beach..party 

just as the sun goes down ..from Marriott lobby 

good food goes with good view 

pool & river Mandovi from Marriot 

food and more food 

and like always, to bring good end to all things good ..Chocolates  

Good morning

You reckon the day would be great when you start with a view like this

Good morning Mumbai 

Evening sky

This is how Bangalore sky looked in evening today, fresh and peaceful. 

Mumbaaii

Few snapshots from mumbai trip couple of weeks back .................

Sunset @ Nariman Point

Lobby @ Trident

Taj President - Street Shot 

colorful sodas @ Juhu beach

Sealink

Local train

View from the room @ trident

color blocking

Shot on the beach road in Pondy..not sure who she is but loved all that color against the dusky setting