Dear Paul Oktopus!!

I hope you are in safe hands! Your life would have been altogether different if found or born in India. By this time you would be fighting with your calories after predicting IPL, 20-20, fate of a - movie, politician, page 3 affairs and what not! But if you wish, you will get to taste the spices from every part of the country. How about a Paul devalayam or mandir with a golden statue donated by a political party in celebration of your successful prediction of their win in 2070?  Possibly corporates can chase you to market their products (dabur chamanprash se dimag banega Paul Jaisa sharp, bournvita is the secret of Paul's power, Paul- the ultimate scotch!). How can you escape bollywood? You will replace Rekha in RGV's Bhoot! We will give you a show in a leading news channel everyday- share the screen with teen deviyaan and select the lucky stars everyday. you will be all over Paul!!! and guess what- you will be covered by media even if you go wrong!! GOD BLESS YOU LUCKY PAUL!

lonely weekends!!

 Gujarat- sweet food and no liquor!! I understand hangovermania is not meant for this but I couldn’t stop expressing myself. How can a guy like me stay in such a place??? I think…..I deserve an episode in discovery channel’s “I shouldn’t be alive”…blenders pride for 1000rs !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I know I am going crazy but some things which make it worth it

-          When you are dealing with gujju people- don’t be human! They just care about your money

-          people who like spice, this place is not for you

-          Try dal with rice and you will say- “its Payasam”!!!

-          They Claim it as Punjabi thali but its more than tandoori rotis and some paneer I guess (but again- I know its about money here but 50 bucks isn’t a small amount..huh)

-          South Indian dishes in Gujarat- GOD!! Why did you chose kerala!!! And I know you are happy there….. And you will be happy!!!!

Old Monk's new Look!!!!

Blended to taste so fine..a good companion which comes for a very low price. Try out this old rum in new bottle, take the head off and flood it out for the party! XXX

What’s a happy weekend?

# Place which reminds about all merry go round college days

# Tally and planning with the remaining cash after an unsuccessful search operation for a wine shop with a card swapping machine in outskirts of city

# Bottle of signature whisky with best friends, a cheap stinky lodge and biryani

# Bearer who is 24 hours serviceable with a cycle to go anywhere in the city for a 10 rupee tip

# for the sake of a risky car drive, taking a chilly auto drive for double rates in mid night enjoying the fulminating radio FM

# arguing with the police squad on regional racism

# getting the car keys like a thief in own house and spend the rest of the night at lonely beach missing the whoopee old days with lots of cigarettes

# wandering around all the pubs to check on wild chicks followed by another long deafening drive on Punjabi songs

# searching for all the bars and dhabas in outskirts for some more whisky and the proud feeling of killing Osama after getting it for a higher price

# shaping never ending promises to all the friends for a sooner comeback for a larger hangover bash

That’s a flaming heaven-sent Saturday night from 11:00 pm to morning 4:30 am in Vizag. Well Sunday was another episode of merrymaking with cannibals to be updated soon……..

ALL PUBS IN HYDERABAD!!!!

Marco Polo- Classy Life Style Bar

Itc Kakatiya Sheraton, Hyderabad, 500016

+91-40-23400132

The Sixth Element

6th Floor, Punjagutta, Hyderabad, 500082

+91-40-55664488

Dublin

Itc Kakatiya Sheraton & Towers, Greenlands, Begumpet, Hyderabad, 500016

+91-40-23400132

Seasons Bar

Taj Krishna, Road No 1, Hyderabad, 500034

+91-40-55662323

One Flight Down

Public Garden Road, The Residency, Hyderabad, 500001

+91-40-23204060

Chequered Flag

5-115, Mohan Reddy Commercial Complex, Medchal Road, Kompally, Near Shivashivani College, Hyderabad, 500014

+91-40-23232752

+91-9885333160|+91-9885133310

Outswinger

SD Road, Opposite Deccan Chronicale Office, Hyderabad, 500003

+91-40-27703200

 

The Safari Pub

Shree Venkateshwara Lodge, Near Hdfc Bank, Hyderabad, 500004

+91-40-23236871

Ginger Court

Hitech City Road, Opposite Syndicate Bank, Hyderabad, 500033

+91-40-23113731

Harrys Pub

Aditya Park Inn International, Aditya Trade Centre, Ameerpet, Opp Gtb Bank, Hyderabad, 500038

+91-40-66788888

Escape

Green Park, Inside Green City, Hyderabad, 500016

+91-40-23757575

Bottles N Chimney

Eastern Marketing Private Limited, Opposite Airport, Hyderabad, 500016

+91-40-27766464

10 Downing Street

(my Home Tycoon, Life Style Building), Gough Lines, Near Life Style, Hyderabad, 500015

+91-40-66629323

On The Rocks

Yatri Nivas, S P Road, Hyderabad, 500016

+91-40-27840005

 Mast The Desi Pub

1st Floor, Begumpet, Above Lifestyle Store, Hyderabad, 500034

+91-40-26629977

The Mustang Bar

Hotel Green Park, Near Reddy Labs, Hyderabad, 500016

+91-40-23757575

Underdeck

Road No 1, Taj Banjara, Hyderabad, 500034

+91-40-23399999

Spanish Fly

Hotel Asrani, 1-7-179, M.G.Road, Secunderabad, Hyderabad, 500003

+91-40-27846901

The Bar

Novotel & HICC Complex, P O Bag 1101, Cyberabad P O, Madhapur, Hyderabad, 500081

+91-40-66824422

Myst

Road no.1 Opposite to Vengalrao park, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

+91-40-23350098

Bridge Bar

Hyderabad Marriott Hotel Opp. Hussain Sagar Lake, Tank Bund Road , Hyderabad

+91-40-27522999

H2 The Pub

Best Western Amrutha Castle 5-9-16 Opp. Secretariat, Saifabad, Hyderabad

+91-4066633888

Rio

Above Shikaar Road No2 (Near TDP Office), Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

+91-40-23540600

Twister Resto Pub

1st Floor Srishti Towers Above Pizza Hut, Madhapur, Hyderabad

+91-40-65538558

Enigma

101, Bhuvana Towers, First Floor , S D Road , Secunderabad, 500003

+91-40-66117373

Beer Point

The Deccan Continental Hotel, Sir Ronald Ross Road, Secunderabad Ministers Road, Hyderabad, 500004

+91-40-27840981

High Spirits Bar

The Central Court Hotel, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad, 500004

+91-40-23232323

+91-9849323232

Downtown Restaurant And Bar

Panjagutta, Opp Nims, Hyderabad, 500082

+91-40-23313041

Attrium Bar

Hotel Taj Residency, Banjara Hills, Oppositeosite To City Center, Hyderabad, 500034

+91-40-55663939

Twister

1st Floor, Madhavpur, Above Pizza Hut, Hyderabad, 500034        Ph: +91-40-65538558

Diva Pub/Easy Rider Pub

Lake View Palace, Road No 1, Banjara Hills, Opp Taj Banjara, Hyderabad, 500034

+91-9246543739

Bbc Pup

5-4-420, 421, 422, Nampally Station Road, Nampally, Hyderabad, 500018

+91-40-24603648

99 MHZ

Prajay Corporate House, Chikoti Gardens, Begumpet, Hyderabad, 500011

-+91-663299996

Alcove Bar

Airport Exit Road, Exit Airport, Hyderabad, 500016

+91-40-27819917

Buddha Bar

Road Number 10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, 500049

+91-40-23323330

Easy Rider / Diva Pub

Taj Banjara Road, Inside Taj Residency, Hyderabad, 500034

+91-40-55786589

Diva

Road Number 1, Banjara Hills, Oppsite Taj Banjara Road, Hyderabad, 500005

+91-40-26613761

Highway Bar

Nh-9, Kukkatpally, Hyderabad, 500072    +91-40-23056695

High Spirits

The Central Court, Kahuratabad, Laksi-ka-pul, Hyderabad, 500001

+91-40-23233262

+91-9948696116

      Liquids

5th Floor, Bhaskar Plaza, Road No 1, Hyderabad, 500034

+91-40-55259907

              My Choice

Public Garden Road, Nampally, Hyderabad, 500001

+91-40-23204060

      Opel Restaurant And Pub

SD Road, Near Taj Trisatr Hotel, Hyderabad, 500003

+91-40-55328826

      Shanghai Cocktail Lounge Bar

Road Number 1, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, 500034

+91-40-23304500

      Marco Polo

Grand Kakatiya Hotel And Towers, Begumpet, Near Lifestyle, Hyderabad, 500016

+91-40-40018500

      Sundowner

17, Road Number 2, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, 500034

+91-40-23542835

Under Deck

Road No 1, Taj Banjara, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, 500025

+91-40-23399939

      Sundowner

Road No 2, Pub At Shikaar, Near Tdp Office, Hyderabad, 500028

+91-40-23450600

      Blockbuster

S D Road, Hyderabad, 500033

+91-40-27818989

+91-93933636393

       Lagoon

1st Floor, Zee Plaza Complex, Above Global Trust Bank, Hyderabad, 500029

+91-40-26591772

      Fifth Element

Raj Bhavan Road

      Firangi Paani

BJN Hotels Limited, City Center 5th Floor Road NO.1 & 10, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

+91-40-66570000

      Vintage Bar

Hotel Pearl Regency Red Hills, Lakdi-ka-pul, Hyderabad

+91-40-66666555

      Club 8

Below Haveli Dining Bar 1st Floor Lifestyle Building, Begumpet, Hyderabad

+91-40-23401111

      Afterlife

12th Square building A1 Ground Floor Road No. 12, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

+91-9912222224

      Zouk

Ashoka Metropolitan Mall, Road No 1 Banjara Hills, Hyderabad

+91-9885101504

      Block Buster

1-1-40, Swapnalok Complex, Opposite CMR Shopping Mall, S D Road, Hyderabad, 500003

+91-40-66326665

+91-9393377778

       RTO Pub

217, Road No 2, Kbr Park Road, Banjara Hills, Near Tdp Office, Hyderabad, 500034

+91-40-65542730

+91-9866990520

       Olive Garden Pub

Near Cyber Towers, Hyderabad, 500081    +91-40-23100300

Poisoned!!!

On a happy Saturday night you get alcohol and start partying with your friends! You discover the height of ecstasy with booze and smoke in the room but all of a sudden you start getting blind – nausea and feels like head is hanging upside down. You don’t know what shit is going into your body. You close your eyes and ponder if Schumacher is the driving the earth in F1. Even before you realize and recollect your mind, you see loads of vomit around you!! The last thing you remember is your friend changing your clothes and feed you with some food. Your breathing process goes slow and so is the heart beat. The next morning you feel sorry when you look at your friend who is standing in front of you with a sheepy smile and that dirty look makes you feel guilty! Your head is still spinning and your friends suggest you to take a cold shower, lemonade, and yoghurt, some more alcohol and bla bla bla….but NOTHING IS GOING TO WORK!!

This happens with everybody who is new to this circuit. Don’t panic- its alcohol poisoning!! It’s very simple- YOU NEED MEDICAL HELP! Your body can’t take much alcohol! Still you can try this to avoid such situations by following these simple rules:-

Rule number1 – avoid boozing in closed walls. Open gardens with fresh air makes you feel like god
Rule number2- don’t take more than one drink per hour
Rule number3- alcohol makes you smoke more – keep a record of your smokes.
Rule number5- replace junk stuff with fresh fruits like pomegranate, pineapple or fresh green salad
Rule number6- keep some bananas and eggs for the next day to increase metabolism and digestion
Rule number7- don’t listen to loud music for long hours
Rule number8- avoid long hours of phone talk
Rule number9- never accept alcohol related challenges unless you are a kind of Irish who thinks alcohol is like milk to you
Rule number 10- drink a glass of water before you go to sleep and make sure you have some beside you

And your doctor is going to say this- QUIT BOOZING and play sudoku!!

Deadly mix- don’t try this alone!

Take any premium whisky (not regular) and instead of soda/water/drinks, mix with beer. Don’t take more than 3 pegs to avoid the 2 days and 3 night’s hangover. Keep some handy peanuts with you- best in alcohol absorption. I tried this many times and it’s a really deadly mix. Don’t forget to keep a water bottle next to you before sleep. For best results- wait for at least 30 minutes before making the next drink and don’t even think of driving if you manage to finish the 4th. Every sip will melt down the flesh from throat and stomach so it’s not recommended for social drinkers and minors. Happy boozing!

Mahua Daru!!! Truly Desi!!

It took 3 years for me to get the guts to sip the favorite drink of Baiga Tribal of Madhya Pradesh. Although I am born there and stayed for almost 20 years with those Tribal, it was in October 2006 I decided to taste MAHUA DARU. Unbelievable drink! I bet 4 glasses are enough to get a mad gorilla down to its knees. I have tried many types of liquors but this one stands unique. It’s made with a flower called MAHUA. Tribal people pluck these flowers in autumn and save the stock for the rest of the year. It’s pretty similar the way RICE BEER is made but the taste differs when MAHUA is added to the flame. Tribal people love MAHUA and they spend their savings on it religiously. The taste and intensity of MAHUA depends on the person who makes it! I have tried it with different people and got different flavors every time. WARNING- Some confessed mixing urea chemical in the drink and there are reports of immediate deaths after consuming it!!!! Don’t dare to smell it- it will shake both your small and large intestine and to give a brief on the after sip result- you will get the enthusiasm of beating Alexander in his last world conquering fight after 2 glasses and hunger of a hippopotamus after 4^th. However you will be surprised to know the next morning that you danced naked in public and kissed a swine thinking it’s your neighbor’s wife!
You may consume it in the morning if you want to die with dehydration and spoil the mood for the whole evening. The best time to taste and cherish the unique MAHUA is winter. Honestly blogging- 3 glasses per night for 3 years and your family will be happily settled with the insurance money! Folks whenever you visit Kanha National Park or Bandhavgadh National Park- the second next exciting thing after you catch the glimpse of the royal tiger is trying MAHUA DARU made by Baiga Tribal!! Truly TOXIC!!

NOTE-: this article is not for minors, health freaks, lawyers, doctors, human welfare associations, and I am not promoting this by any means to Indian or Non-Indian public. These are my views and experiences which of course made me feel sick the next morning. HANGOVER IS ALWAYS FUN and SPECIAL but only occasionally or weekends!!

Hennessy

Rated as the top favorite Brandy- pick up from the list of its products for a perfect night!

• Hennessy Black is currently in limited release.
• Hennessy V.S
• Privilegé V.S.O.P
• Hennessy X.O
• Deutschland Moet Hennessy
• Pure White
• Private Reserve
• Hennessy Paradis
• Hennessy Diptyque
• Richard Hennessy
• Timeless: (only 2000 bottles produced)
• Ellipse: (only 100 bottles produced)
• Beauté du Siècle (only 100 bottles produced, comes in chest)

coconut wine!

COCONUT WINE

• 1 lb dried coconut
• 1 lb rice
• 1 lb pitted dates
• 2-1/2 lbs granulated sugar
• 1-1/4 tsp acid blend
• 1 tsp yeast nutrient
• 1 gallon water
• Sauterne wine yeast

Bring 1 quart water to boil and add rice; boil for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, chop the dates and mix then with the coconut in a boiler. Strain the rice, adding the water from it to the boiler containing the coconut and chopped dates. Bring to a boil and hold for 15 minutes. Strain the water over the sugar, yeast nutrients and acid blend and stir until dissolved completely. Allow to cool to room temperature, transfer to primary and add activated yeast. Cover and ferment until initially vigorous fermentation subsides, then transfer to secondary and attach an airlock. After 3 months, rack into clean secondary with crushed and dissolved Campden tablet, top up and refit airlock. Wait 3 additional months and rack, top up and refit airlock again. After additional month, stabilize, sweeten if desired and rack into bottles. [Adapted from recipe by C.J.J. Berry]

Thoughts to ponder!

Claret is the liquor for boys; port for men; but he who aspires to be a hero must drink brandy." – Samuel Johnson

LOVE BEER!

The Indian beer industry has been witnessing steady growth of 10 - 17% per year over the last ten years. The rate of growth has increased in recent years, with volumes passing 170m cases during the 2008-2009 financial year. With the average age of the population on the decrease and income levels on the increase, the popularity of beer in the country continues to rise. I am loving it!!!

Don't miss the beer festivals!!

September 4-6:
11th Annual Belgian Beer Weekend
Brussels, Belgium

Wallingford Bunkfest
Wallingford, Oxon, UK

Karlsruher Bierbörse
Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Great World Beer Fest
New York City, US

September 4-7:
2009 Cleveland Labor Day Oktoberfest
Berea, Ohio, US

La Fete Bières et Saveurs
Chambly, Quebec, CA

September 5-6:
Mount Snow Brewer's Festival
West Dover, Vermont, US

September 8-12:
23rd Chappel Beer Festival
Colchester, Essex, UK

September 10-11:
Emerald Coast Beer Fest
Pensacola, Florida, US

September 10-12:
10th Sandgrounder Beer Festival
Southport, UK

15th Tamworth Beer Festival
Tamworth, Staffordshire, UK

September 10-13:
Booze on the Ouse Beer Festival
St Ives, Cambridgeshire, UK

Silloth Music & Beer Festival
Silloth-on-Solway, Cumbria, UK

September 11-12:
Hopps of Fun Beer & Wine Festival
Mackinaw City, Michigan, US

Great Canadian Beer Festival
Victoria, British Columbia, CA

Wessex Beer Festival
Emborough, Somerset, UK

Hatch Warren Beer Festival
Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK

September 11-13:
Appalachian Fest - Beer & Food Celebration
Snowshoe, West Virginnia, US

September 12:
[link=http://drinksnews.blogspot.com/2009/08/michigan-brewers-guild-announces-two.html]UP Oktoberfest[/link] Marquette, Michigan, US

Festival of Ale
Worcester, Massechusets, US

Heart of the Valley Septembeerfest
Corvallis, Oregon, US

Autumn Brew Review
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Thirsty Troll Brewfest
Mount Horeb, Wisconson, US

Beer in the Plaza
Healdsburg, California, US

Village Fest
Bakersfield, California, US

10th Annual Clearwater Beer Festival
Eau Claire, Wisconsin, US

September 12-13:
6th Annual Brews On the Bay
San Francisco, California, US

September 13:
Jenkintown Jazz and Brewfest
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania, US

The 2nd Annual Steel City Big Pour
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

September 14-15:
19th Shrewsbury Real Ale Festival
Shrewsbury, Shropshire, UK

September 17-19:
Lytham Beer Festival
Lytham, Lancashire, UK

Burton Summer Beer Festival
Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire, UK

Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival
Stockholm, Sweden
*continues September 24-26

September 17-20:
Mt. Angel Oktoberfest
Mt. Angel, Oregon, US

Frankenmuth Oktoberfest
Frankenmuth, Michigan, US

Addison Oktoberfest
Addison, Texas, US

September 18:
San Diego Festival of Beer
San Diego, California, US

September 18-19
16th Northwich Beer Festival
Northwich, Cheshire, UK

September 18-20:
Oktoberfest on the Minneapolis Riverfront
Minneapolis, Minnesota, US

Chippewa Falls Oktoberfest
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, US

Telluride Blues & Brews
Telluride, Colorado, US

Oktoberfest Denver
Denver, Colorado, US
*continues September 25-27

September 19:
Great Tucson Beer Festival
Tucson, Arizona, US

12th Annual Capital City Invitational Beer Festival
Harrisburg, Pennsylvannia, US

The Brew Grass Festival
Asheville, North Carolina, US

15th Annual California Brewers Festival
Sacramento, California, US

South Devon Beer Festival
Newton Abbot, Devon, UK

Great Lakes Beer Fest
Racine, Wisconsin, US

Hops in the City
St. Louis, Missouri, US

September 19-20:
Oktoberfest Zinzinnati
Cincinnati, Ohio, US

September 19-21:
Great Japan Beer Festival in Yokohama
Yokohama, Japan

Fremont Oktoberfest
Seattle, Washington, US

September 19-October 4:
The 176th Munich Oktoberfest
Munich, Germany

September 23-26:
Ipswich Beer Festival
Ipswich, Suffolk, UK

September 24-26:
Great American Beer Festival
Denver, Colorado, US

Stockholm Beer & Whisky Festival
Stockholm, Sweden
*begins September 17-19

Keighley Beer Festival 2009
Queensbury, Bradford, UK

September 25-27:
Nantwich Beer Festival
Nantwich, Cheshire, UK

Oktoberfest Denver
Denver, Colorado, US
*begins September 18-20

September 25-October 3:
Oktoberfest, U.S.A.
La Crosse, Wisconsin, US

September 25-October 11:
Stuttgart Beer Festival
Stuttgart, Germany

September 26:
Oaktoberfest V
Paso Robles, California, US

4th Maryland Microbrewery Festival
Westminster, Maryland, US

September 26-27:
Newbury Park Oktoberfest
Moorpark, California, US

Stoudt's Oktoberfest
Adamstown, Pennsylvania, US
*continues on October 4, 11, 18, and 25

Hatch Warren Lager Festival
Basingstoke, Hampshire, UK

September 30-October 3:
St Albans Beer Festival 2009
St Albans, Hertfordshire, UK