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Saint Cloud Café, Sangolda — where Goa takes a brief holiday in Paris

Somewhere along Chogm Road in Sangolda — that eternally winding strip where cafés appear with the frequency of monsoon puddles — we came upon a relatively newish establishment calling itself Saint Cloud. Café-goers in Goa, note the name: it’s borrowed from a leafy Parisian suburb, which immediately raises expectations of elegance, patisserie wizardry, and theContinue reading “Saint Cloud Café, Sangolda — where Goa takes a brief holiday in Paris”

Larder + Folk, Panaji Goa : Restaurant Review

Some Sundays begin with grand plans. Brunch at a much-hyped restaurant, perhaps? Or maybe a lazy afternoon discovering that cozy nook everyone’s been raving about. This week armed with determination and empty stomach, we made it to Larder + Folk, nestled in the charming and ever-so-slightly disheveled Fontainhas area. First impressions matter, and Larder +Continue reading “Larder + Folk, Panaji Goa : Restaurant Review”

Caravela Café & Bistro, Panjim: Restaurant Review

There’s something about Sunday mornings in Goa that compels you to step out of your weekday shell. Perhaps it’s the slow unravel of the state’s inherent charm, or maybe it’s just the simple allure of good coffee and a hearty breakfast waiting somewhere. This past Sunday, inspired by an appetite for adventure (and eggs), weContinue reading “Caravela Café & Bistro, Panjim: Restaurant Review”