Travel Bar And Restaurant

Critic´s Review

• Food: 3 / 5
• Service: 3 / 5
• Decor: 3 / 5

-By Odette Mascarenhas

'Where wanderlust meets cuisine' and you find yourself in a Mediterranean courtyard reminiscent of the 1930s…wooden benches, stone flooring, under the leafy canopy of an almond tree. It is a 'must have' for people who enjoy European food, cause that courtyard is a place for classy, up market but affordable Mediterranean cuisine. Meet Angeline Lobo who with her business partner Vinay Mudkani developed this concept to give Goa something different. Vinay the architect of this concept has worked on a menu that has its focus on nouvelle cuisine, as contrasted with cuisine classique, although both are forms of haute cuisine. Open the classy menus. No lengthy lists of items offered as everything fresh is picked up in the mornings. The Prawn Avocado Aioli…chunky cubes of lettuce, cherry tomato garnished with shredded crab meat in a lemon garlic dressing. Aa..Ooo..li one might shout. Simple lines and classy! Nothing substandard is permitted. There is another starter - the Crab Cake with paprika mayo. Now this is on request. The Morocco Spice Chicken...breasts of chicken marinated in Moroccan spice with a predominance of yoghurt and paprika. Served with the marinated juices this grilled chicken is accompanied with corn on the cob, lettuce and avocado. A great way to spice up that meal! Recommended is the Beef Wellington. A victory of sorts...even for the most fastidious diner! A Risotto on the cards? Yes it is listed on this menu card. Roasted Vegetable and Mushroom…aah!!! And if its fish...try the Grain Mustard Fish Filet. That seared fish filet in that delicate sauce. The flesh shreds at the touch of the fork, the sauce coats it...is oh so lovingly…and the taste? Superlicious. This will really be a 'nouvelle' experience.