The busy schedule continues this week too. I do catch a couple of posts of Laksh and UL occasionally. I have not spoken to my Appa in a week day lately. I have been wanting to write about the wonderful weekend we had at our friend's place in NJ. It was the break I was dreaming for and the road trip B and I were waiting for.
On Friday night, we started late to NJ. We were all set to chill out with the set of family/church friends. It seemed to take forever to reach D's place with the rain and the dark. We got there at 9.30 and thanks to our ladies who made chapatis and curries for all of us. After all the singing and talking, we slept at 2.30PM! That is a world record. In a way, inside an apartment, there is more closeness and we ended up spending time together instead of splitting in batches.
The next morning, after the chaya (by lady B) and breakfast prepared by my dear hubby B, everyone took their own time to take bath and get ready to go for lunch. The host took us to Anjappar restuarant. I was wondering what kind of name it is, but when I saw the name board said 'Chettinad' and 'South Indian', I was OK with whatever they call it and it already looked promising to me. The veg thali was homely. I was thrilled to see Nikhil finish up a dosa - like mom, like son! Nithin sat in the high chair and did well for his standards.
From there, we set out to 'Sandy Hook' beach. With two cars, it was hard to coordinate and find the desitnation. Finally, we all met at the beach. I was surprised by Nithin's reaction as he saw the sea. He said 'Amma, ocean?'. Never knew this word was in his vocabulary. Last year, when we went to the beach, he would not get down. He hated his foot touching the sand. This time, I was amazed how quickly he started playing with the sand. He was all excited. Of course, Nikhil and his friend were super thrilled too.
Back home, B promised to take me to Nan King restaurant which people told us is great for Indo Chinese food. We have been thinking of going there since a long time.Gobi Manchurian and Veg Hakka noodles were good. Came back to D's apartment and relaxed and slept well. Part of the gang had left before then. It was just us - we woke up in the AM and headed back home to PA.
Sunday evening was made colorful again by B's offer to take me to Hot Breads for a Mother's day snack in the evening.
A relaxing and eventful weekend. Ate out a lot. And not too well-prepared for the coming week. But we will cross the bridge when it comes!
On Friday night, we started late to NJ. We were all set to chill out with the set of family/church friends. It seemed to take forever to reach D's place with the rain and the dark. We got there at 9.30 and thanks to our ladies who made chapatis and curries for all of us. After all the singing and talking, we slept at 2.30PM! That is a world record. In a way, inside an apartment, there is more closeness and we ended up spending time together instead of splitting in batches.
The next morning, after the chaya (by lady B) and breakfast prepared by my dear hubby B, everyone took their own time to take bath and get ready to go for lunch. The host took us to Anjappar restuarant. I was wondering what kind of name it is, but when I saw the name board said 'Chettinad' and 'South Indian', I was OK with whatever they call it and it already looked promising to me. The veg thali was homely. I was thrilled to see Nikhil finish up a dosa - like mom, like son! Nithin sat in the high chair and did well for his standards.
From there, we set out to 'Sandy Hook' beach. With two cars, it was hard to coordinate and find the desitnation. Finally, we all met at the beach. I was surprised by Nithin's reaction as he saw the sea. He said 'Amma, ocean?'. Never knew this word was in his vocabulary. Last year, when we went to the beach, he would not get down. He hated his foot touching the sand. This time, I was amazed how quickly he started playing with the sand. He was all excited. Of course, Nikhil and his friend were super thrilled too.
Back home, B promised to take me to Nan King restaurant which people told us is great for Indo Chinese food. We have been thinking of going there since a long time.Gobi Manchurian and Veg Hakka noodles were good. Came back to D's apartment and relaxed and slept well. Part of the gang had left before then. It was just us - we woke up in the AM and headed back home to PA.
Sunday evening was made colorful again by B's offer to take me to Hot Breads for a Mother's day snack in the evening.
A relaxing and eventful weekend. Ate out a lot. And not too well-prepared for the coming week. But we will cross the bridge when it comes!
8 comments:
Looks like you had a great time:) Is it the same group we met?:) Next time you shd go to ChopStick - they also have great gobi manchurian and haka noodles ... when will you stop by this way?:)
@js - yes, the very same gang! I did pass by Chopstick ..it was right next to Anjappar. Next time with you folks, we will go! U come this side..Devi, Bawarchi and HotBreads pending..
Belated Mother's day wishes! You have nice space here.
I came to see if you had replied:)
We will stop by - after Jun first week;)
It seemed to take forever to reach D's place with the rain and the darkness.
Is it not 2.30 AM ?
Anjappar restaurant
This is a recently famous brand in Chennai and may be in other places of Tamil Nadu. (Similar to
Muniyandi Vilas or Indo-Ceylon Hotel. Another famous name is Ponnuswamy!)
This brand name has been established for Chettinad cuisine. The proof of that is the fact that
there is one Anjappar in Koramangala at walking distance from our house, just opposite
to Shanti Sagar in the main road.
Nithin sat in the high chair and did good for his stanards
did good ? probably "did well" stanards? "standards".
@suman - Hey,glad to see you here. I am checking out your blog now. Have seen you at Laksh's. Keep coming!
@subra - waiting to visit Anjappar when I come there! And made corrections to the post..thanks for pointing it out..Appa is always Appa!
hey that looked like a nice mother's day weekend, hope the week treated you well? a long weekend coming up soon...anything planned?
@ul - my son Nikhil is leaving to India for summer vacation this Sunday..it is an emotional time for us..we will be home missing him on Monday..
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