Basilica De Bom Jesus

12/31/2013

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Built by the Jesuits in 1594, the Basilica De Bom Jesus (Good Jesus), is a world heritage site that contains the remians  of St. Francis Xavier. Francis Xavier was sent to Goa in 1542 by Dom Joao III, the Portuguese king, When he died on a voyage off the coast of China, he was burried on an island. Three months after they dug up the remains, his body showed no signs of decay. His body was still found to be pristine after a year, when he was enshrined in the Basilica. Every 10 years, an exposition of St. Franicis Xaviers' relics takes place for a fortnight in the month of December. The next one is planned in 2014. 
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Britto's 

10/13/2013

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Brittos, bang on Goa's most popular Beach is a must try.  Sip on a nice cold beer {or whatever your poison maybe} while you are treated to a view of all the water sports along the shore. Their food is very good too. We would recommend trying out their Baked Crab, Butter Garlic Prawns or Squid, Prawns in Recheado masala... take a break...take a dip in the ocean and repeat the process all over again.
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Thalassa

10/10/2013

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Perched on a hilltop, overlooking the magnificent Indian Ocean and picturesque small Vagator beach lies Thalassa. Not only does Thalassa serves some of the best Greek Food in India but it comes along with a spectacular view of small Vagtor beach . Very laid back, with an excellent menu and wine list and very friendly staff and owner,  Thalassa, comes highly recommend especially around sunset.
Try coinciding your trip with the performance of “Sirtaki”, which is a traditional Greek celebratory  
You may want to make a reservation as they usually tend to get pack even on week days. (+91) 98 50 033 537. 
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Gunpowder

10/8/2013

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For a change of pace (serves dishes from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu Kerela and even Hyderabad) and for those of you who like it spicy, we highly recommend Gun Powder.
An old Portuguese house converted to accommodate "People Tree" a creative boutique, the garden forms the seating for the restaurant. 
 The South Indian fare is excellent, with the Chicken gravy and devils pork  with appams is a must try.
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Starlight bar and Restaurant

10/7/2013

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For a restaurant that doesn't limit it self to Goan cuisine, they serve a pretty good Goan fare.  A very reasonably priced fish thali is probably the best seller on their menu, but their prawn biryani is probably some of the best you'll get in Goa. 
The crumb and rechado fried fish in the balcao,  with a beer to cool you down followed by the fish thali and an afternoon siesta, pretty much the susegad way of going about things when in Goa 
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