After the snow on Thursday and given how tired we still felt, we both took it really easy on Friday and spent time recovering and relaxing around the apartment. Finally around mid-afternoon we couldn't take it any longer and went out for a walk to the dry cleaner's and then around a few streets in our neighborhood we had not been to yet. It was a nice walk and it was not nearly as cold as we thought it would be. When we returned from our walk, we decided to go out for dinner at an Indian restaurant we had not been to yet, Haveli. We started out lucky as not only were we able to find a cab just outside of our house, but the driver actually knew where the street of the restaurant was located. In addition, his route showed us a short cut to one of the major shopping areas we frequent, which will be especially useful this winter. Off to a great start!
On to the actual restaurant. While the street on which it is located leaves something to be desired, the interior of the restaurant was really nice and they actually had separated smoking and no-smoking sections. The menu was fairly large and offered the usual North Indian items, as well as a few others. We both ordered a drink and decided to share an order of the vegetable samosas-we must have a baseline by which to compare all restaurants, you see. The samosas were good-not the best ever, but good. The spices did not seem to be completely evenly mixed and the dough was extra crispy on the edges. Once again, there was no tamarind chutney to be had. Its not clear if the ingredients are not available here, if there is a perception that the Romanian palette won't enjoy it (though they seem to love all things sweet) or it simply doesn't seem essential, as it does to us, but we wish we could get some.
For dinner B ordered the Kadai Gosht and I ordered the Palak Paneer (I have given up on ordering Dal Makhni here) and we got an order of stuffed (aloo) paratha to share and some rice. The dinner was excellent, but the portions were a bit small. B really enjoyed the lamb and agreed that the spice level was just right. My spinach was very good, if a little creamier than I am used to. Overall, we have agreed we would rate Haveli 7 Samosas- tying it with Karishma. We would gladly return there and also were sent home with a copy of their menu, which will be wonderful since they deliver! -S
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Sounds yummy!
Did Joe tell you we got a new webcam? This one has a mic in is so that we don't have to do the one-person-at-a-time thing. So we should definitely skype soon!
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