Le Mediteranean Bistro

September 22, 1999

We knew we were in for a treat after a few minutes in Bombay Garden. A basket of warm, crispy lentil wafers, mildly spiced with garlic, arrived. They were accompanied by two sauces-a coriander and min, yogurt based one with a kick, and sweet, brown chutney of dates, tamarind and roasted cumin seeds. Our taste buds came alive. We nibbled as we perused the menu.

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