Work and food :)

When I look back and try to recall some fond memories of past organizations I was associated with, somehow I end up thinking about good food that was served in those companies.

So in Bangalore it all started with A********* and I never liked their Electronic city office cafeteria. But the counters were really good. I still remember the fried maggi we all had 4 in the morning. And then every (alternate) fridays they served cake from CCD. It used to be so fresh and yummie and was the best till now. After a while they switched over to Sweet Chariot for the cake and then it was "ok". Post shift to Belandur, most of the vendors got changed. But then we had variety - be it snacks or lunch / dinner. Pasta, chaat, to name few - coffee, shake - outside on the terrace. Our group had a good time. Such a big cafeteria it was.

Then came my change and this time it was D*. They had only pantry - a small one. Morning and evening tea was must. After a while I started having tea (Ginger) at the outlet (Tea House) once I got down from the bus. Then team lunches at the food court and Aha biryaani was the one where we all ate. The queues used to be long specially on Fridays. We always targeted to be there at least by 12:30 PM to avoid standing in the queue for long. Then our pantry vendor was there to serve chaat and corn flakes ( for as low as Rs 5). Amazing time we all had !

I dont feel like writing the name of this company where I made my last switch. They had a small pantry without any vendor. They did install the vending machine but I didn't get to use it. Basement food court had variety - samosa, samosa chaat & chole bhature at shiv sagar - the quantity and quality was at par. To the left side enclosure, there was a biryaani  counter (green colored rice) and a newly opened counter - again serving some delicious and mouth watering biryaani. The sandwich shop did justice to the coffee, sandwiches and pizzas which they made. And then our "chai point" :)

This Tuesday I tried the tasty sandwiches at "M***** chai" outside our home but it tasted different to me. Did they hire new people ? Did the existing staff leave for their home towns ? Or was it because we now live in another atmosphere of masks and sanitizers ?

I am still looking for the answers above and yes, food has always been part of our key moments / celebrations / daily lives. And it will continue to be like that ....

Eat good and stay healthy !