Indian restaurant in Sunnyvel----------------------
Every month Amol takes us to some out side eatery to dine. This month he had taken us to Savarana hotel in Sunnyvel. Savarna is Indian vegetarian restaurant in Silicon valley. It naturally means that all the Brahmins in Silicon valley will get attracted to the place. The place was virtually besieged by people so that we had to wait in our cars outside. Amol had already confirmed the establishment was to remain open till 10 o’clock. But we proved to be the last of the diners. There was a happy company of diners around which consisted mainly of Gujarathis and Maharashtrians. But owner of the establishment was typically Udipi and in general it had Udipi ambience. The restaurant was quite spacious and roomy and people were enjoying food and each other’s company. For starters Sandhya ordered mango lassi and Bageshree khara lassi. We were observing lot of Indians for first time in USA. How happy we were just by the company of so many Indians though none was conversing with us. The PA system was playing some Kannada or Tamil song. And in front of diners was plate full of Indian food. What more you expect for Indian community. ( or for that matter for any community. ) In my thali was about dozen small bowls filled with some vegetable, two puris and some rice. Amol and Bgeshree were lucky to take separate items such as uttapam and idli-sambar and dosa etc. there was a Marathi family to end but as is custom with Marathi people neither we spoke nor they. We were eyeing them with curiosity.
While roaming in the city I traveled by MUNI once to golden gate bridge. Actually I went up the toll plaza at golden gate bridge where there is beautiful garden and pedestrians plaza. I got a very beautiful view of the bridge and its surroundings. A ship was coming to the bridge from bay area. I was watching the scene, spell-bound for nearly an hour, standing at the Flag post on the Golden Gate Bridge. A group of American old women, who entail you at such spots, was here too. These old women were everywhere, they were at Lincoln park, at Mesonic park and golden gate also. Just like Banglore is city of parks so San Francisco a city of parks. However parks in San Francisco are well maintained in spite of their natural growth which is frightening sometimes. And how tremendous as compared to Banglore. Golden Gate park is tremendous forest in the centre of city. Presidio is another forest and Glen valley is yet another forest. But these mini forests are well maintained by watering and gardening. Then in these mini forests are some beautiful lakes with water fowls and pigeons. Really nature is bountiful in giving these natural gifts to San Francisco. But it has also given the same San Francisco a very eccentric weather. High and cold winds sometimes engulfed city and make you shiver through warm clothes. And since it is city near ocean, one never knows when the wind starts.
