Mode C is as much for Calvin as it is for Chaos, as much for Cool as it is for Cold, as much for Class as it is for Crass.

Mode C is a way of life, the Calvin way of life which I am so fascinated by as to keep trying to make it my own way of life. But what exactly is Calvin's way of life, you ask...and I say that there are no clear answers to this one.

I strongly believe, however, that almost all the seriously critical fundamental concepts of life, they are just the bogies under Calvin's bed that he is afraid of. Everyhting else...Miss Wormwood, Susie, Mom and Dad, and of course above all, Hobbes...aren't they all merely the means that he uses to attack these bogies?

It is nothing, therefore, but the perspective of each of these players on the stage of Calvin's dramatic life that helps him fight these bogies and move on in his own unique way...listening to all but doing only what finally makes sense to his own individuality. This is what comes closest, I guess, to the Calvin way of leading one's life...

Sunday, August 18, 2013

Charms, Spells, and Potions: The Leaky Cauldron, Hauz Khas Village

I am a big Harry Potter fan and the moment I heard the name of The Leaky Cauldron on one of my numerous visits to the Hauz Khas market, I decided that I would give this place a try. Give it a try I did and what I did have in return were mixed feelings.

You need to climb a few stairs to reach this place and even before that, be quite the Harry Potter to find it in the first place. Located towards the back side of Hauz Khas market in the LakeView lane (as they call it), this place is well-hidden for a spook-themed cafe. The overall look and feel of the place, its decor, lighting (dim, could have been a little brighter), and even the menu are all done keeping the theme in mind, with the menu actually getting into the history (made up?) of the leaky cauldron.

The view is outstanding, probably one of the best you can have while eating out in Delhi, especially if you are sitting out in the open like we were. They have cleverly converted one-third of the cafe into an open balcony with seating that is comfortable yet outdoors-ish.

We had heard that the owner normally interacts with the guests herself but unfortunately, she was not around when we went there and the staff that was present did seem a little clueless. I would not rate the service, the knowledge of the menu, or the eventual delivery highly but if left to ourselves, we did well for sure. The food was very nice and that was probably because we stuck to safe choices of some Italian fare (since we had heard of not-so-positive reviews of people who tried to experiment too much with their food here). I must specifically mention the selection of desserts which was quite fascinating.

Having been there about three months ago, I haven't really had the opportunity or inclination to re-visit the place but I did recommend it to some friends and family and their experience was fairly balanced as well. If you are a stickler for nature viewing while having your cup of coffee (like I am), you will definitely fall in love with this place. However, if you are a hardcore foodie and choose your eatery strictly with its food in mind, you may be in for slight disappointment.
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