The half of it
It’s half time, and as I look back and look ahead, I realise that what I am looking for doesn’t really change – meaning. It’s still a choice though, on how to approach it – “whether to float with the tide, or to swim for a goal”.
Aurum Brew Works
After several pathetic experiences, we had been avoiding Sarjapur Road, but a microbrewery is always tempting. Aurum Brew Works delivered on the craft beer, ambiance and especially the service. If you’re in this part of town, and looking for beer, this one is definitely the place to go to!
Guns Germs & Steel
Not an easy read, but persist and you will be rewarded with a fascinating answer to the question that the book’s blurb asks – “why has human history unfolded so differently across the globe?”. While the more famous “Sapiens” tackles how humanity reached its apex position in evolution, it doesn’t try to answer why, say the Spanish conquered South American empires, and not the other way? By looking beyond the proximate answers to that question, the book is able to reveal important insights on evolutionary determinism even within the species.
Uno Chicago Bar & Grill
Uno Chicago Bar & Grill is famous for its deep dish pizzas, and that they indeed deliver with pizzazz! If you’re into pizzas, this is definitely a must try. But be prepared for a lighter wallet, as a meal for two with alcohol will easily cost you well over Rs.2000.
A Man Called Ove
Sharp, hilarious, poignant. If a book manages to balance all these adjectives, it has to be special. It took me from smile to laugh to moist eyes in a span of 30 pages, and that’s no mean feat. In addition to this, characters written very well, and a deftly delivered commentary on the changing nature of society and its value systems made this book a favourite.