Category: Apoorva

  • Alicante is a State of Mind

    Alicante is a State of Mind

    A well-needed break came in the form of a short summer holiday to Alicante. We stayed at the Hotel Sercotel Suites del Mar; a delightful property with both sea and port views. I especially liked the attention the hotel has paid to little details that made our stay comfortable: extra sockets and USB points in…

  • Planting the Seed of a Growth Mindset

    Planting the Seed of a Growth Mindset

    The core of our beliefs rest in two types of mindsets: the fixed mindset and the growth mindset. In this post I will be putting forth some of my learnings on how to nurture the growth mindset. When I say “growth mindset” I mean the conviction that my passions, skills, talents, can be developed further.…

  • The Lebanese Sajeria Hua!

    The Lebanese Sajeria Hua!

    We tried out The Lebanese Sajeria for lunch. Let me start off by telling you that their location is super, and their drinks were nice. The ginger homemade lemonade was wonderfully made, not too sweet, not too sour, blended perfection. That is where my praise for this place ends. Their interior was sterile holstein cow…

  • New Lunch Menu at Loetje

    New Lunch Menu at Loetje

    My love for Loetje is well-documented. I continue to enjoy their food and service. They have revamped the lunch menu and offer poke bowls, which are quite trendy at the moment. I had mine with “biefstuk” – it was delicious, beautifully cooked meat, succulent and full of flavor. The men in my life enjoyed their…

  • Private Party at Cedars

    Private Party at Cedars

    Cedars continues to be one of my favorite restaurants in Amsterdam. Today, I was there for a very special private party and managed to click some pictures along with my talented friend Amrita Suri.  Cedars is beautifully located by the river side. Its warm vibe and hospitality is par excellence. The food was divine, the…

  • Ku Kitchen and Bar in Utrechtsestraat

    Ku Kitchen and Bar in Utrechtsestraat

    Ku Kitchen and Bar located in Utrechtsestraat offers modern fine dining with authentic Japanese dishes. Crispy tempuras, perfectly grilled meat, fresh sushi and sashimi, along with salads and trendy options such as sliders with the yummiest sweet potato fries. Their seating is minimal benches, with an industrial feel. Do not go in expecting plump cushions,…

  • Road Trip to Hasselt and Radhadesh

    Road Trip to Hasselt and Radhadesh

    We made a short trip to Hasselt and Radhesh just after the New Year. Radhadesh holds a special place in my heart and I love going there to seek blessings. As it is a long drive from Amsterdam we decided to stay overnight at Hasselt. It turned out to be a cute little town with…

  • Buffalo Steakhouse at Scheldestraat

    Buffalo Steakhouse at Scheldestraat

    For our first lunch in 2019 we went to the Buffalo Steakhouse. The hospitality of this place is par excellence. Our warm host (who strode in wearing a cowboy hat that looked more genuine than kitsch) made sure we were comfortable and well looked after. They boast of using fresh and finest ingredients, this was…

  • The Last Post of 2018 – a ghazal

    The Last Post of 2018 – a ghazal

    I asked him what should my last post be year end He said, reflecting creatively on the year end How boring, no? All year you follow and watch, still on YouTube, endless rewinds declaring the year end I started work in diversity, submitted my thesis, Going to mentor, gearing up at the year end Revolution…