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If you ask me for a list of food which I miss here the most , the dish that tops the chart is #idlyvada .This used to be my regular fare before I boarded the bus to office. Yesterday the moment I saw this in the menu I ordered it, caring the least which meal was it. Interestingly ,I came across an article on #brinner (which means having all those things which usually go with #breakfast for #dinner). While reading about the article I did not realize, it's only while posting this for #Instagram now that I realized , I actually did it yesterday. Such a #dejavu moment !! If you are reading this post ,in #India ,it must be Breakfast time for you too. #avrilsfoodjournee #usadiaries #usa #loveforbreakfast #breakfasttime☕️ #india_gram #indiantravelblogger #southindianbrekkie #southindianfood #instayum #southindianbreakfast #bestbreakfast #bengalurubreakfastclub #bengalurubreakfast #experienceoftheday #indiankitchen #indianfoodinnewjersey #taglikez #thegobgstyo #indianamyz #listedkiyakya #votsprd #tuelikhz

We were exploring a different side of #newjersey today . The area's name is beautiful : oaktreeroad. The entire afternoon I felt I was still in India , perhaps towards the hillstations like Ooty , coonoor etc. It's the shops and houses and people above all, which probably made me feel so. The crowd around felt like similar faces from the motherland. For snacks, lunch,dinner, groceries, jewellery shop, Indian clothing the options are varied. We saw a bengalee movie and then had dinner at a food court instead of a restaurant so that we could taste different cuisine. It reminded me of shopping in garudamall or forum and then heading to the foodcourt. We chose 3 absolutely different things to eat tonight. My first order was #haleem . Since my #hyderabad days , I can actually eat this round the year. My parents always wondered , what did I find in this taste. The Gooey-meaty-aromatic dish is one of my #soulfood . I shall not compare the taste part. That I got it in this side of the world and much before #ramzanfoodwalk , I am happy. Here it also came with a butter naan. #avrilsfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #tasteofindia #gianostal #hyderabaddiaries #mughlai #specialevenings #sundayvibes #easterbasket #easterspecial #india_gram #foodblogger #foodphotography #walkwithindia #experienceoftheday #kumarsoniplaza #indianfoodinnewjersey #blogaprilend #endgamelikes #sunlikhs #hastagh9 #naturelikersz #iamlisted

While I have been crazily waiting for the #cherryblossom , there is another flower which has wow'd me all around #newyorkcity . It's the #magnolia , I came across it in Mass in #brooklynbotanicalgarden and then #bronxzoo , followed by stray ones here and there. The moment you stand near a flowering tree , it's the #aroma which will entice your senses. Another guarded secret of winter which the spring unveils. #avrilsfoodjournee #spring2019 #usa #usadiaries #newyorkexplorer #newyorkcity #newexperience #newyorker #newyork_world #flowers #springinbloom #exploreusa #exploreamerica #travelblogger #travelgram #completeontym #fixlikes #meletssgo #khaanalikesz #golikeeme #thuzlikz

One of my favorite wall art in my regular path ... I love the intricacies and complications involved. #avrilfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #usa #usadiaries #newyorkexplorer #newyorkcity #wallart #newyork_world #yhehnjg #kalanklikez #humpdayzs #mebeingloves #welikzd #streetstyle #streetphotography #travelblogger #travelgr #exploreusa #exploringnewyork #desigual

I love crêpes . Last night I had a savoury and this #redvelvet crepe , which were superb !! #avrilsfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #ilovecrepes #westvillage #bengalurudessertsclub #loveforcrepe #sweettooth #sweetcravings #usadiaries #usa #sugarrush #experienceoftheday #lifeintheotherside #creperie #Talaplikes #tuesfunlikz #tuizlikz #rightlikess #tusd16 #bamlikz

Sometimes little places prove them to be such a gem , just like this place , where I am nursing the third #sangria on the bar. The lady (Luna) who is making the drink for me is passionate about mixing , though she is doing it just for 3 months. She also makes great margaritas @rajarshee_kar vouches for that. The place gives me a feel of 2 of my favorite places in Bangalore , Indiranagar to be precise - like 'Barebones' or 'Three Dots and a dash' , where I sat , sipped and counted the passing metros. The Spanish music is an added charm here and the counting metro scenario is the #gianostal trigger ! The coaster work was my improvisation. #avrilsfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #usadiaries #usa #newyorkexplorer #hiddentreasure #newyorkcity #winelover #weekendvibes #specialevenings #experienceoftheday #rememberingbangalore #foodscenes #foodblogger #instagramhub #watchlikez #monblu15 #extrmeaggrsion #startfsf #startafrsh #sumfoodblogging

Yesterday was so bright and sunny the entire day ,that itself became a celebration. Inspite of cooking a full course dinner, we went out to a small #japanese place in the neighborhood - #nikoniko .True to it's name, it was a happy place indeed - added the video to give a feel of the place. The sucker for #sushi , as we are , we started with edamame & miso soup , followed by 3 types of roll - we chose : California roll , salmon skin roll and shrimp tempura roll. I was so overwhelmed , that we packed one to bring back too #philadelphiaroll. This is the good thing about the place we stay in #theharperatharmonmeadow , lot of restaurant options around. #avrilsfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #usa #usadiaries #sushinights #spring2019 #sushilovers #japanesefood #asiancuisine #secaucusdiaries #experienceoftheday #buzzfeed #foodiesofinstagram #foodielife #foodblogger #indianfoodbloggers #japanesefoodinusa #sytstis #oyelikes #aapril11 #luklikensave #lazylikz #bloggersblogapril #thursmotivz

One of my favorite quick lunch spots in #nyc . I love standing or sitting by the windows and having this meal. Apart from the burger I love their crinkle cut fries. In general , if I am to talk 3 #qsr burger place in #newyorkcity , This is one of them . I am yet to taste their cherry blossom shake. They have treats for your pets too , now that's something unique about them . #avrilsfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #usa #usadiaries #burgerlove #noedits #nofilter #newyorkexplorer #lunchscenes #shakeshack #shakeshacknyc #cheeseburger #bacon #frieswithbacon #burgers #foodienyc #buzzfeed #nyceats #burgerlover

For the past few weeks , I have had a major craving for #mutton , which used to be our staple weekend lunch all these years in #bangalore . We have not been able to figure out the place to source it , in NYC or NJ yet. So restaurant food is my 'go to' option. After 4.5 hours of walking around in #brooklynmuseum @rajarshee_kar treated me at @gladyscaribbean , which is known for 'goat curry rice'. I am posting that picture as the first , and other pics in a #endtostart manner. The plantains and the #jerkchicken are worth mentioning too. I guess I shall also remember this place for the smallest #menu . #avrilsfoodjournee #nyceats #payertolayshorshey #usa #usadiaries #carribean #carribeanfood #gladys #brooklynnewyork #mustdoinnewyork #mustvisitinbrooklyn #brooklyneats #brooklyngems

Since my Hyderabad days - I have associated #ugadi with #pachadi , I simply love the taste as well as the significance of this dish. Even in Bangalore I got to taste it from some friend or the other. This year , I was checking all the online posts , in fact a friend @sushma_k028 asked me if there is a south-indian temple around , where I can possibly taste some temple food. Well , the response is negative. But #nature had it's own way of making me taste something seasonal. When I was walking in between streets of #nyc this afternoon , I observed this lady selling mangoes on the streets. This was the first day I say #mangoes being sold on the streets in this way. I simply couldn't resist. Bought it for $3. She cut it and put the pieces neatly in a #ziploc with salt , chilli & lemon, without even touching. I paid and literally finished the mango right next to her. She observed and gave me another half , to savour. Her name was Mary and these mangoes she was selling were from #mexico. So, I got the opportunity to start with seasonal fruit. My grandma always insisted on this , that we shouldn't miss out on seasonal fruits and vegetables. Also, can an #Indian resist the first glance of #mango. This post is dedicated to all the mango lovers !!! #avrilsfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #usa #usadiaries #experienceoftheday #foodblogger #foodphotography #foodoftheday #aam #mangomania #ggtylsb #revlikz #nyceats #streetvendors #Courtlikez #hopefry12 #12aplfrilikz #begroundedlikz #funwothfriesz

One of neighbor , who is very fond of cooking and treating people around her , called me this evening , as she had prepared these amazing Kachoris. She served it with aloo (potato) sabzi , the runny one, with that faint hint of Hing. It was wonderful. #avrilsfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #usadiaries #homecomforts #homeawayfromhome #indiankitchen #indianfood #icountmyblessings #indianheritage #indiancuisine #eveningstories #experienceoftheday #likj4 #frilik #Bjplikes #wearelikesz #namoagainz #famlikz #hsuauev

Last Friday my friend @neelufar.j introduced us to this new area in #queens where we had this huge kebab platter , which was part of our community dinner and 7 of us had a sumptuous dinner for about 65-70 $ , it came along with freshly baked bread and salad (2 portions) . Once the dinner finished our chit chat still continued for quite some time.My heart craved for a warm cup of tea, but for some reason I did not ask. Suddenly , a gentleman appeared and asked me if I want a tea , it was such a #dejavu moment , I said yes , without a blink. He was amused and asked if this is the first visit. He did not charge us for the tea. I will remember this gesture forever, not for giving a Free cup of tea but understanding that the food is best summed up with that cup of tea. Let me also admit that the tea was perfect. It's not always I get a perfect cup of black tea as per my liking. #avrilsfoodjournee #avrilinusa #payertolayshorshey #newyorkexplorer #mediterraneanfood #kebabs #lovetotravel #differentcuisine #worldcuisine #worldcitizen #experienceoftheday #newyork_world #foodblogger #typtyptt #modilikes #4appth #bitslikz #needlikesz #thurslikz #jnsus8w

The more I walk around I love this city even more. This was taken around 5.45 pm yesterday , near #themet #Museum . It's a #noedits #nofilter pic , #oneplusphotography. This single frame talks volume about this city right from the orangish twilight, the sky , yellow taxi, old buildings and love for pets. #avrilsfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #usadiaries #usa #newyorkexplorer #newyorkcity #mesmerizing #exploreeverything #exploreeverything #talesofamerica #streetphotography #travelblogger #travelgram #instatrip #lifeintheotherside

On my way back this evening , found this bloom on the road side. Right opposite to our apartment. I don't know the name. To me this is #spring . It reminded me ,of the #radhachura in my hometown , the trees my father planted in the neighborhood. They adorn the roads not only when they are on the trees , but also when they fall on the streets. #avrilsfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #usadiaries #usa #gianostal #spring #springfestival #streetphotography #phonephotography #memories #travelerbyheart #travelgr #indiantravelblogger #travelblogger #ttytrs #likh1 #ipllikes #predaylikz #sharenluvv #letsfoallagaintlegth #aprfoolszlikz

Lately I have been seeing this post so many times and I realized how lucky was I to grow up in an environment where my mom actually encouraged us to sleep. According to her , "Sleeping is a healthy habit. The ones who cannot sleep are either old or ailing." I so wish to tell her , another word added in recent time , along with the two categories is the word 'stressed'. Obviously, the bane of our kind of lives. I personally fight this demon now. So I would request all those who have kids at home, do not push the kids to the state where it affects them. Everything else will fall in place. #sleepawarenesscampaign #SleepToPerform #duroflexforsleep #avrilsfoodjournee

Did you have #dolma ? They are grape leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts, carrots, fresh parsley & mint etc. They are also called "yaprak sarmasi" Added the second pic, just to show how does it look like inside. I had these , recently in a restaurant which is run by a family and they proudly display their home made recipes and dishes in the menu. In terms of size , it was not a huge restaurant , but I loved the warmth and food. The best part of #NYC is you have a craving for certain type of food , you can definitely try it the very same day. #avrilsfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #worldcuisine #worldcitizen #mediterraneanfood #hellskitchennyc #vegetarian #usa #usadiaries #foodgasm #experienceoftheday #exploreusa #talesofamerica #mergerlikes #lkk328 #golalikz #jnwuaybw

Suddenly in the last week of March I was transported back to the "holiday season" near @therinkatrockcenter !! You can see the pic & understand why. It's an absolutely #noedits - #nofilter pic. Today in my Spanish class - when I was asked how do you find #NYC , I said "attractive" , I guess my point of view just got reinstated. #avrilsfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #newyorkexplorer #newyorkcity #newyork_world #exploringnewyork #experienceoftheday #memorable_day #memory #usadiaries #usa #rockerfellercenter #travelgram #travelblogger #humpdaylikesz #ggttiio #goodalikz #pardesijananai #commh2 #goodalikz #jaanlikes #foodietmz

Midnight craving - guilty pleasures - strawberry cheesecake & Oreo cupcakes from @carlosbakery #hoboken . What I love most is the unique packaging, which is the perfect example of #gooddesign . I walked around, got into a bus still everything was perfect when I reached home. #avrilsfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #usa #usadiaries #sweettooth #sugardelights #sugarcravings #sugarrush #exploreeverything #exploreamerica #newjersey #newjerseysecrets #experienceoftheday #instayum #hbdiijws #fewlikez #tuesfunlikez #likezall #beontimez

We are continents apart but the identity that we are #indians bind us. We celebrated #holi in the @theharpernj premises. This was so much better , because we did not have to go anywhere, we celebrated it at home , just like we do in the mainland. The leasing office representative (Carlene) was super supportive. They paid us a visit & provided us with colors , fizzy drink , soda, water etc. From the participating residents' side we had a potluck where we tasted home made kachori, upma, kadi-chawal . For the kids there were sandwiches , Mac n cheese, pancake etc too. Overall a very nice experience. #avrilsfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #usa #usadiaries #talesofamerica #dwitiyaardho #india_gram #indiantravelblogger #indianblogger #indianheritage #indianfestival #backtoroots #spring #springfestival #darklikez #monblueslikesz #mndy25 #jejsaoke #lukwatsdat #hapilikz

Recently I got to know it's #worldsparrowday on 20 March. I was smiling to myself , how I can spot them so closely here. Even during my sojourn in Paris , I could spot them . But in Bangalore I never spotted one. Apart from crows and pigeons , I barely saw other birds in usual surroundings. I had taken this pic last week , while walking around #hoboken wondering how did the phrase "a bird in hand is worth two in the bush" came into existence ? #avrilsfoodjournee #payertolayshorshey #usa #usadiaries #somethingsclosetoheart #joiedevivre #dwitiyaardho #talesofamerica #instagramhub #traveller #travelblogger #travelgram #streetphotography #Editlikez #holi2219 #fripartiez #jnsjhes #livezlifez

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