Grass Lily [AKA Eleven O'clock Lady, Nap at Noon, Star of Bethlehem] • Scientific name: Ornithogalum umbellatum

It was just by chance that I got this beautiful photograph. We were at Thoseghar Waterfall, and just when the crowd was starting to grow-up, we left for the main road, towards car parking. Walking along the road side, a rawly made house of someone had these grass lilies popping out near the entrance. We have these same grass lilies in many colours at home, which were gifted by my sister. Taking photos of these grass lilies was quite a joy! I hope you like the photo :)

Dezio • Restaurant Café Bar, Kalyani Nagar, Pune

How brilliant an idea I must say, the restaurant Dezio is! Chef Dario Dezio and his wife Rebecca have a buildingful of restaurant, serving different food on different floors! Thank you so much Carpe Diem for inviting me for food tasting, and thank you Pracey and Shivangi for being such nice hosts :)

To start with, here is the first photo, of the tastiest food I had there:
Risotto Al Funghi…



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The rooftop has a bar and comfortable seating. It has a more elevated small-group seating arrangement also, which I found to be the best place at Dezio, to spend some good time at, eating equally good food. The ground floor has a wood-fired oven, and beautiful outdoor seating. The first floor has fine dining area. The second floor is usually given for parties.

For a detailed review, please see Gastronomia Italiana:: Dezio Reviewed! by FitFoodieMegha.com.

We were served the below list. Being a vegetarian, non-alcoholic person, I did not taste the opposite :)

Fruitpunch Mocktail
Lemon Mint Fizz Mocktail
Riviera Mocktail
Spicy Tiger Mocktail
Red Wine
White Wine

Veg Platter with Mocktails
Non Veg Platter with Cocktails
Bread Basket
Siciliano Veg Pizza
Caltagirone Non-Veg Pizza
Carpaccio Di Bietola
Gamberi Incazzati
Gnocchi Al Basilico
Gnocchi Con Pancetta
La Tagliata
Peperoni Farciti
Risotto Al Funghi

Tiramisu Cake
Yoghurt Tart
Chocolate Tart
Lemon Tart

As I have mentioned above, what I liked the most was the Risotto Al Funghi. Unfortunately, I did not like the Peperoni Farciti. But of course, it is my personal taste preference. Some of you may like it. Do try their tarts by the way, especially the Yughurt Tart. The Siciliano Veg Pizza was also nice. I do not like thin crust pizzas, but this one was really good.

Beautiful photos of the tasty food and pretty ambience follow below. So when are you planning your visit to Dezio?

212 All Day Cafe & Bar at Phoenix Marketcity in Pune

Chef Paul Kinny of 212 All Day Cafe & Bar is truly exceptional, and so is the 212 All Day Cafe & Bar itself. He is one of the best chefs around, and the restaurant is one of the best managed restaurants around. I was there by invitation for food tasting, and I must say that it was the best overall experience yet! Thank you hosts Carina and Shivangi, from Carpe Diem, for the invitation, and for the comfortable hosting.



You may continue reading, or scroll down to see all the photos. For a detailed review, please click 212-All day Cafe and Bar - Detailed Review.

The food was just delicious. The preparations were so managed that the speed of serving was perfect. We were served the below list. Being a vegetarian, non-alcoholic person, I did not taste the opposite.

Mexican Tomato and Bean Soup
Mushroom Cappuccino Soup

Citrus Tingler Mocktail
Plain Lemonade
Strawberry Lemonade
Electric Citrus Lemonade

House Style Caesar’s Salad
Asian Crunch Salad
Spiced Arugula and Feta Salad

Calamari Rings with Dip
No Carb Spaghetti
Penne with Sundried Tomato Crème
Veg Crumbling Crostini
Watermelon and Goat Cheese Stack
Western Cigarillos with Dip
Creme Brulee
Gambas Caliente
Beer Battered Onion Rings
Cajun Spiced Shrimps with Potato Mash
Crumbling Chicken Crostini
Seared Chicken Skewers
Cheese Fondue

Spicy House Special Pizza
Barbeque Chicken Pizza
Pork Pizza

Risotto Ai Funghi
Barbeque Chicken

Peach Cheese Cake
Carrot Cake
Chocolate Lava Cake
Tiramisu Cake
Triple Mud Pie Cake

Although everything was super-tasty, there always is something extraordinary and the best. What I liked the most was…

Mexican Tomato and Bean Soup
Strawberry Lemonade
Cheese Fondue
Spicy House Special Pizza
Risotto Ai Funghi

Of course, the opinion is my own, and you may like something else when you visit the 212 All Day Cafe & Bar. So when are you visiting? ☺ Enjoy the photos for now…