Junoon: Indian Entry into NYC Michelin

The dining room is spacious, not only by New York standards, but with the high ceilings and wide spaces, Junoon would not be out of place in a city with cheaper commercial leases. I entered into the vestibule and saw framed reviews, all from this year. The new restaurant received a Michelin star this...

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Bland Indian, Isn't that an oxymoron?

Addi's Tandoor800 Torrance BlvdRedondo Beach, CA 90277(310) 540-1616http://www.addistandoor.com/$20 per entreeGiven my frequent visit to the South Bay, I figured I needed to acclimate myself with the available restaurants in the area. It seems that no one eats in the South Bay, at least no one eats...

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Electric Karma

(323) 653-64458222 1/2 W. Third StreetLos Angeles, CA 90048Adequately Fed: $23Samosas**Lamb Tikka**Lamb Curry***Tandoori Platter***Lamb Makhni***Naan****Rice Pilaf**(Out of Five Stars)Electric Karma truly has an electric atmosphere. Unfortunately, the food is not quite so lively. The restaurant itself was tastefully furnished and appealing to the eye and ear. It helps to have a projector playing Bollywood...

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New York Food Fest 2007

Hordes of hungry people lined up along the sidewalk against the backdrop of the Brooklyn Bridge. The door swung open with a deliberate forcefulness. A muscular arm shot out from the door beckoning seductively towards the crowd.Thinking about my two week trip to New York, the one image that stands out...

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Electric Lotus

4656 Franklin AveHollywood, CA 90027Adequately Fed: $15Ordered:Vegetable Samosas***Fried Calamari*****Chicken Vindaloo***Lamb Mint Curry***(Out of Five Stars)I'm always suspicious of restaurants that are darkly lit. Regardless of the romantic mood of dinner by candlelight, I wonder what imperfections in their food they're trying to hide. Electric Lotus, located on Franklin and Vermont has just the...

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