January 2012
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Facebook Moo Cards received !!
I received my Facebook Moo cards today. Very impressed with the quality and good looks of the cards. If you have not yet gotten yours, I think they are still running the promo to give free moo cards for first 200000 people. The cards are automatically built from your Facebook cover pictures and profile data. Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from Nilesh’s Posterous | Comment »
November 2011
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Magical ending to a Magical day at Disneyland !
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Mini day trip to Tijuana, Mexico
See the full gallery on Posterous Today is Thanksgiving in the USA. Most shops, restaurants and commerces are closed down. As I am only 1/2 hour to the border to Mexico where thanksgiving is not celebrated and all commerces open. So just walked through the border. There is no check at all to get into Mexico. Anyone can get in without papers on foot and only when coming back to the sates...
Korean Food at Tofu Village on the way to LA
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Guest Chef : Interesting restaurant concept in...
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Monarch butterfly at pacific grove
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One of the hottest lunches ever - Fish in Flaming...
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Day of the dead - Dia de los Muertos 2011 - San...
Dia de los Muertos is celebrated mostly in Mexico to honor the souls of the departed and as a ritual to mock death. The people from which this ritual started viewed death as the continuation of life. Instead of fearing death, they embraced it. To them, life was a dream and only in death did they become truly awake. In rural Mexico, people visit the cemetery where their loved ones are buried....
Halloween 2011 in the Castro !
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October 2011
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Le Dîner à San Francisco - White Outdoors Diner...
This is a French tradition that they have been having in France for years - everybody dress in white and bring their food and have a nice chic dinner in the outdoors. This year they had this event for the first time in San Francisco (https://www.facebook.com/ledinerasanfrancisco). We managed to get tickets and attend it. They had very limited tickets to the event. I somehow managed to get in...
September 2011
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Maddogs of Diego - Mauritian Theatre at the San...
A Mauritian theatre troupe was selected to participate in the San Francisco Fringe Festival - a festival for Indie Theatre. It’s very very rare or rather never, that we get to have Mauritians perform in San Francisco. We were lucky this year that the Trup Sapsiway got to come to San Francisco to perform their piece - the Maddogs of Diego. Maddogs of Diego is a play about the injustice...
August 2011
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Yosemite National Park
Went to Yosemite National Park for some camping this weekend. Spent a great time enjoying the maginificent scenery of Yosemite, Waterfalls, Giant Trees and the great outdoors ! Enjoy some pictures from the trip.. See the full gallery on Posterous See the full gallery on Posterous Posted via email from Nilesh’s Posterous | Comment »
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Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum in New York...
I visited the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Musuem while in NY. It’s a musuem built on top of an old army Aircraft carrier - the Intrepid. It was interesting seeing the evolution of fighter planes and helicopters from the early days to what they are right now.. See the full gallery on Posterous Posted via email from Nilesh’s Posterous | Comment »
Poutine - The Famous Quebecois speciality food !
I’ve been asking people what food is very canadian and only available here and the two I’ve heard from everybody is Poutine and Maple Syrup. Last night went to try the famous poutine I have been hearing about - Poutine is basically just french fries with cheese curds with a brown gravy poured on to (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poutine). Went to a very famous place in Montreal that...
July 2011
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Being a tourist at the United Nations in NY !
I usually don’t do the too touristic route, but I got the chance to get a VIP tour of the United Nations in NYC. I went for it and did the touristy thing - Got pictures of me sitting in the security council United States Seat, of me sitting in the Mauritius seat in the General Assembly and posed in front of the Main speaker pedestal when the Secretary General addresses the people. Reminded...
Soft Shell Crab - it's the season in NY !
It’s soft shell crab season in the East Coast. Could not miss the opportunity to have a couple while here - went to Great NY Noodletown which has been raved for the crabs in nyt and yelp… Enjoyed them ! Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from Nilesh’s Posterous | Comment »
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New York's Little India - Jackson Heights in...
There are many ethnic neighborhoods in New York for the different communities and groups of people living here from the so many countries. There’s Chinatown[S], Little Italy, Puerto Rican Barios and African neighborhoods in Harlem, Little Russia in Brighton Beach, Curry Hill, Curry Row, Little India etc.. It’s so great to have so much of these cultures concentrated here and be able to...
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Old French Joke : Petons Ensemble !!
I saw this french joke that I had read as a kid and thought it was very funny and came upon it again today.. sharing it back for for the francophones.. SERMON D’UN CUREE ITALIEN Un Groupe de religieuses trouve asile dans un cloître italien. Chaque semaine un prêtre français célébrait les offices. Celui ci se trouve dans l’impossibilité de remplir sa tache demande à un prêtre italien...
African lunch - Thiebu Djen (Jolof Rice)
Thiebu Djen is the national dish of Senegal. It is fish stewed in rich tomato sauce with eggplant, carrots, cassava an white canbage, served over exotice rice. Went to Harlem today for lunch and had that. Pretty good homey soul food ! Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from Nilesh’s Posterous | Comment »
Smurf Watch
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No card playing
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Live yoga in Window Display !
I was walking by in Soho Today and I saw that the lulumelon store had a live person doing yoga in their store display rather than manequins. Great idea to put a live living display of all their products in use rather than static object display.. Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from Nilesh’s Posterous | Comment »
Pan fried knife cut freshly pulled noodles in NY...
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NYC halal food trucks
I love the halal food trucks around every other block in NYC. Not too healthy but great tasting fast food. This particular one had a great variety of food - briani, kathi rolls, chicken kofta and even daal over rice, with max price being $5! Awesome deal ! Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from Nilesh’s Posterous | Comment »
Lychee and longan.. Two of my fav fruits !
I guess it’s the season for these.. Every other fruit merchant in Chinatown were selling them.. Bought a pound of each.. Delicious !! Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from Nilesh’s Posterous | Comment »
Transformers in uniqlo store in soho
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Justice court NYC !
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Nasi Lemak !
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NYC 4th July Fireworks !
Went to the Independance day Celebrations by the Hudson River to watch the fireworks. It was a super massive crowd and it was already packed 4 blocks before the riverfront. But still managed to have a good view despite the distance from the actual firing. See the full gallery on Posterous MVI_5001.mp4 Watch on Posterous MVI_5018.mp4 Watch on Posterous Posted via email ...
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Roast duck over hand pulled fresh noodles !
Eaten at : http://www.yelp.com/biz/tasty-hand-pulled-noodles-new-york Nothing beats a freshly made noodles in a great broth. I sat facing the kitchen and was amazed to see the chef make noodles from scratch starting from the dough and twisting and turning it till I had what I had in my bown :) Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from Nilesh’s Posterous | Comment »
Outside my new apt in NYC Chinatown !
I’ve sublet my apt in San Francisco and living in NY for the summer. I had a apt in Chelsea for June and a couple of days moved in to my new sublet in the middle of Chinatown. Great Apt with all amenities and located in the middle of the hustle-bustle of NYC Chinatown. I took this picture this morning when I got out of my door. Posted via email from Nilesh’s...
Manhattan bridge.. Only 4 blocks from where I'm...
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Fresh fried Oreo !
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Fresh fried Oreo !
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Fresh fried Oreo !
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June 2011
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Very hot day in NYC !
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Brooklyn Food Flea Market - Smorgasburg !
Every Saturday in the summer time, there’s a food Flea Market in Brooklyn by the East River side - Smorgasburg. http://www.brooklynflea.com/2011/05/17/here-comes-smorgasburg/ It had a varied mix of street food vendors and nice crowd relaxing by the river side eating with awesome views of Manhattan in the background. I had the fried anchovies with head on (they called it Jersey Style with the...
Global Smurf Day in NYC
Today was Global Smurf Day in NYC.. They wanted to break the Guiness Book of Records for the most number people dressed up as Smurfs in a single location. They were giving away smurf hats and pants and blue color to paint faces and all. It was fun, but loks like the NYCers need a bit of tips and advice in organizing funner events and par up to SanFranciscans funky events and fun crowd. See...
New York stock exchange covered by pandora
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May 2011
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Happy Mother's Day to the best Mom in the world !
Today is mother’s day in Mauritius ! I dedicate this special video to my mom - the best mom in the world ! Posted via email from Nilesh’s Posterous | Comment »
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Bay2Breakers 2011 !
Yesterday was the 100th annual Bay2Breakers race in San Francisco - one of the most fun races ever. 12k, very little elevation and lots of fun, costumes, and craziness. Went again to walk the 12k and be part of all the good fun. Check out the pic below for some of the craziness at the race. See the full gallery on Posterous Posted via email from Nilesh’s...
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Stanford PowWow
I went to the Stanford PowWow (http://www.stanfordpowwow.org/) this past weekend and it was great. It was my first time attending a pow-wow. “A Pow Wow time is the Native American people’s way of meeting together, to join in dancing, singing, visiting, renewing old friendships and make new ones. This is a time to renew thought of the old ways and to preserve a rich heritage.” While...
Funny TShirt
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April 2011
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working outdoors in Lower Haight..
Despite a bit windy, a gorgeous day to be working outdoors today… Love the lower haight neighborhood and tree lined streets. Working on the sidewalk of Bean There Cafe by Steiner and Waller Street. See the full gallery on Posterous Posted via email from Nilesh’s Posterous | Comment »
Holstee Manifesto - I love it ! Read it !!
I just found this manifesto from the Holstee team. I love it. It very closely put in words how I live my life. Source : http://shop.holstee.com/collections/under-30-great-gifts/products/holstee-manifesto-poster Posted via email from Nilesh’s Posterous | Comment »
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Spring skiing at Northstar !
See the full gallery on Posterous No lines for lifts, empty runs, lots of sunshine, t-shirt skiing.. Only downside.. Slushy snow..but being able to ski mid April in warm weather is priceless :) Without the big crowd and peer pressure from others seeing you go down difficult runs, I was able to experiment techniques and tackle some hard black runs at my own slow pace. Going back again next...
March 2011
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What I woke up to this morning in Tahoe
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Mauritius Independance Day Potluck lunch for San...
As every year is the tradition, we celebrate the Mauritius Independance day amongs all the Mauritians in the San Francisco Bay Area and this year, we had a record turnout of over 70 Mauritians. It was a great awesome crowd with tons and tons of food as is the case with any Mauritian gathering. We had so much variety and so much food that I did not get to even try all of it. Many new Mauritians...
Mauritian Flag Sweet Polenta Pudding - Poudine...
Yesterday, we had a potluck to celebrate the Independance day of Mauritius for the Mauritians living in the bay area. I decided to cook something easy - sweet polenta pudding. It’s a very common traditional sweet snack in Mauritius. Usually we don’t add color to it, and it’s yellow and plain. I decided to make it in the colors of our Mauritian flag. Making the pudding is very...
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Moonlighting as a scooter mechanic
Dis-assembling is always easy :) I hope I can assemble it all back ! After I disassembled the muffler and all, realized I am missing one tool to remove the part I need to replace in the scooter !! Sent from my iPhone Posted via email from Nilesh’s Posterous | Comment »