Dinner with Octavio & David

It's always a lovely evening when two old friends stop by Cafe Drake for a school night meal, especially when said friends - Octavio Fenech and David Sellers, who you know well from this website - go back with us well over a decade and continue to grow dearer and nearer as Life progresses. Another added bonus of this guest list is the delight of two palettes always open to adventure and bold flavors, thus the strongly spiced South Indian meal as documented below, drawing from classic street fare of Mumbai to the Goan peninsula area. Beverages were supplied by the visiting gentlemen, both of which paired well with the spicy fare: a jammy Australian Syrah/Cabernet mix and a Springy dry rose.

TUESDAY NIGHT SOUTH INDIAN STAPLES DINNER

Spiced Fried Chickpeas

Clove and Cinnamon Scented Red Wine with Tropical Fruits

Utthapam (Rice Flour and Buttermilk Savoury Pancakes)

Zucchini Yogurt Salad with Curry Leaves

Masala Potato Salad

Empress Dhal

Onion Relish

Cranberry-Mango Chutney

Garlic Pickles

Recycled Fudge Pie

Espresso