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The Ultimate Destination for Kebab and Biryani Lovers

If you’re on the hunt for a place that serves mouthwatering, authentic non-vegetarian cuisine, look no further than Sigdi Kebab. Known for its irresistible kebabs and aromatic biryanis, Sigdi Kebab is more than just a restaurant it’s a celebration of rich flavors, traditional cooking, and heartfelt hospitality.

Where Tradition Meets Taste

We’re passionate about keeping the essence of Indian culinary traditions alive. Every dish is cooked with love, care, and attention to detail. Whether it’s the smoky perfection of our kebabs or the delicate layers of spices in our biryanis, we take pride in serving meals that make every bite memorable.

Appetizers & Kebabs to Tempt Your Taste Buds

Our kebabs aren’t just food they’re an experience. Each one is marinated in a unique blend of spices and grilled to perfection over a traditional Sigdi (charcoal grill). Here are some of our must-try favorites:

Malai Tikka: Creamy, tender, and full of flavor an all-time favorite.

Red Chicken Tikka: Perfectly spiced and grilled for those who love a kick of heat.

Pahadi Tikka: A herbaceous delight with a refreshing twist.

Tandoori Leg: Juicy and smoky, this dish embodies the art of grilling.

Afghani Leg: Mildly spiced with a rich, creamy marinade for a luxurious taste.

Every kebab is crafted to deliver bold, delicious flavors, making it the perfect starter for your meal.

Biryani Heaven Awaits

At Sigdi Kebab, our biryanis are more than just a dish they’re a journey into the heart of Indian cuisine. Cooked with fragrant basmati rice, fresh herbs, and spices, each biryani is a labor of love.

Chicken Dum Biryani: A classic that combines tender chicken and aromatic rice, slow-cooked to perfection.

Special Tikka Biryani: A unique fusion of kebab flavors with the richness of biryani.

Paneer Biryani: A vegetarian twist that’s as delightful as it is hearty.

Malai Biryani: Indulgently creamy, this biryani is a crowd-pleaser.

Maska Biryani: The buttery finish adds an extra layer of indulgence.

Every biryani is served fresh and piping hot, ready to tantalize your senses.

Why Everyone Loves 

Authenticity FirstWe stay true to traditional recipes and cooking techniques, ensuring every dish is as authentic as it is delicious.

Fresh IngredientsOnly the finest meats, freshest vegetables, and best spices go into our dishes, ensuring you taste the difference in every bite.

Affordable IndulgenceGreat food doesn’t have to come with a hefty price tag. Our menu starts at just ₹80, making delicious meals accessible to everyone.

Comfort Meets ConvenienceWhether you’re dining in our cozy restaurant or ordering in, Sigdi Kebab ensures a seamless experience every time.

Perfect for Any Occasion

Sigdi Kebab is more than just a restaurant; it’s a space to create memories. Be it a family dinner, a casual hangout, or simply treating yourself, our warm ambiance and flavorful dishes make every visit special.

Experience Today

Ready to treat your taste buds to an unforgettable meal? Visit us at Sigdi Kebab and discover why we’re the go-to spot for non-veg food lovers. From sizzling kebabs to fragrant biryanis, there’s something for everyone.

Contact- 75582 92978

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At Sigdi Kebab, every meal is a feast, and every bite tells a story. Come hungry, leave happy!

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Exploring the Range: From Chicken to Goat at Our Punjabi Meat Shop

You know that feeling when a craving for some legit and fresh Punjabi meat hits? That hankering can only be satisfied by the real deal - none of that packaged supermarket stuff. 

That's where Punjabi meat shop near me comes in clutch. This amazing restaurant in Brampton offers the kind of premium cuts that'll transport your taste buds straight to a Delhi kebab house. Let's explore the mouth-watering range they're slanging:

The Poultry

Of course, no self-respecting Punjabi meat shop would be popular without offering up some primo chicken and turkey cuts. We're talking whole birds, drumsticks, boneless breasts - you name it.  

But here's where it gets interesting: many of meat shops also carry delicacies like quail, Cornish hens, even duck if you're lucky. But if you are a chicken lover, you only need to find the address of Punjabi meat shop near me. Perfect for elevating your poultry game!

Those Unique Goat/Lamb Offerings

The pride and joy of every Punjabi meat market - fresh lamb and goat cuts. We're talking juicy leg and shoulder cuts ripe for a slow-cooked curry, or boned ribs ready for the tandoor.

Of course, no Punjabi meat lineup would be complete without a solid variety of beef cuts and products. You'll find all the usuals like ground beef, ribeye's, bone-in legs and shanks - pretty standard stuff.

If you are looking for ready-made delicious goat curry, you can find it at Punjabi meat shop in Brampton. Their menu also include dishes like tandoori chicken, naan, fish pakora, rice and curry, chicken samosa, etc.

This is where things can get really interesting at these ethnic meat shop. Basically, if it once had four legs and a heartbeat - there's a decent chance you'll find some form of it being sold by the knowledgeable butchers here.

So next time a hankering for legit, desi-style meat strikes, don't hit the grocery store! Hit up a real Punjabi meat shop near me and experience the crazy range of fresh, premium proteins they're serving up.  

Your cravings for that authentic South Asian flavor will finally be satisfied. Just be prepared to step a little out of your culinary comfort zone while you're at it.

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Madinah Grill is the best food seller in the market. 100% of our food is 100% fresh. Our meat is halal, authenticate hand slaughtered and Canadian. Madinah Grill always provides fresh and the best-delicious halal food in Lawrence Ave E, Scarborough in Canada. Madinah Grill that serves that’s American, Indian Pakistan, and Bd food including, Tandoori Chicken, Bihari Kabab, Tandoori & Chicken Leg, BBQ, and Chicken Tikka. Madinah Grill provides 100% halal food and fastest delivery door to door system of all your daily needs. 

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One Problem At A Time

A #Zoo fanfic I have been kicking around since the finale. Now that it's been cancelled I don't know how far I'll go.

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If there was one thing Jackson Oz should have learned after ten years of working and dealing with her it was this: You didn't want to get on Jamie Campbell's fucking list.

She wasn't upset that he didn't trust her, hell, she'd earned that from him at the least. She wasn't really mad about being locked in the plane's cell either, though it still rankled her that she let him catch her off guard enough to succeed at it. And if she were honest with herself, the majority of her anger wasn't coming from his insane decision to knock a giant hole in the Barrier either, though she certainly wasn't happy about the prospect of battling every animal in North America again. No, her fury stemmed from another source altogether.

Jackson fucked with her plane.

HER PLANE.

In the years after losing Mitch on Pangaea, and in the awful time after Max took Clementine away from her, her only connection to Mitch was the plane. On the long nights when she was too exhausted from chasing down Shepherds to close her eyes she would wander his lab, running her hands along the cool, clean lines of the equipment, remembering him in his world, hunched over a microscope, or listening to Soundgarden while he pored over a pile of mystery bones. The nights after Logan left her and she couldn't bear the empty, echoing penthouse for another second, she sat at the bar, drinking as she imagined Mitch beside her, working a crossword puzzle and a bottle of vodka at the same time. The nights when she was so lonely she couldn't bear to exist, the plane was there to remind her, to soothe her...to save her. She'd told Mitch when he'd first come out of the tank that she kept the plane because she thought it should stay in the family, and that was true- the team had been the closest thing she'd had to a family since her mother died and the plane had been the closest thing she'd had to a home in a long, long time. But the truth was she'd kept it to be near him in the only way she could.

The shock of it crashing through the Barrier knocked Jackson and Tessa off their feet; before they could recover Jamie jerked free of Mitch's protective hold on her and strode furiously through the pelting rain of dust and debris from the crumbling wall. The plane's engines were still running but its forward momentum had stopped and she could feel the whine of the turbines agitating her already furiously buzzing brain; when she reached Jackson, just as he rose to his knees she kicked him full in the face, knocking him over on his back where he lay groaning in the dirt. Tessa reached for her rifle that lay just out her grasp but Jamie pointed the pistol she still held at her and snapped, "Don't try me."

The plane's navigational tablet lay in the dust a few feet away and Jamie stepped over Jackson's legs to pick it up. He struggled to a sitting position, holding his hand over an already swelling, bloody eye. "What the hell, Jamie?"

She knew it was irrational, she knew it was grief speaking - grief for Logan, grief for the world once Abigail's monsters roamed free - but she swung on Jackson, pointing the pistol at his face as Abe and Dariela sprang forward with a shout. She felt Mitch at her elbow too, but she kept her gaze on Jackson and Tessa, who had crawled to his side and was halfway shielding Jackson from Jamie's gun. Her eyes were hard and her voice was cold when she spoke. "I spent years hunting down the people who tried to destroy the world. Your father's friends, and your sister's friends, who sterilized mankind and who are so close to ending humanity. I did unspeakable things to stop them, terrible things you can't even imagine."

She heard Mitch mutter to Clem behind her, "Tandoori restaurant, sewer. Ask her about it sometime."

"It seems that every time something horrible happens in the world, there's an Oz behind it." She could feel the fury welling inside her, and her hand shook slightly as she waved her gun at the gaping hole in the barrier, still hazed with dust. "You just doomed us all on the promise of a madwoman. Maybe we've been worrying about the wrong member of the Oz family, going after your sister. Maybe you're the Oz we need to stop."

Abe tried to placate her, reaching a hand out between her and Jackson. "Jamie, please, think for a moment. We are all under a lot of pressure, Jackson only did what he thought was right."

She glanced at Abe and said coldly, "I did what I thought was right and he locked me in a cage for it."

Sirens started whooping across the compound as a metallic voice erupted suddenly from the loudspeaker. "ALERT! ALERT! THE BARRIER HAS BEEN BREACHED. REPORT TO EVACUATION ZONES."

Mitch touched Jamie's arm lightly but she felt the urgency behind it- and the worry. "Can we revisit this later? I think we need to get inside now."

Abe nodded in agreement. "Mitch is right. The beacon was disabled so the hybrids are not attacking yet but they will before long. It's not safe out here."

He reached down to help Jackson up, looking up at Jamie questioningly. She sighed and lowered the gun but said darkly, "We're not done here."

"No," Jackson glowered back at her, touching his tender head, "I'd say we're not. But right now I have a phone call to make. Let Abigail know she got what she wanted."

"Lets get to the infirmary," Dariela added. "They reinforced it during the hybrid attack, and we can check on Sam while we're there."

Everyone started to move towards the interior of the compound but Jamie held back, sticking her pistol in her waistband and turning her attention to the navigational tablet. The plane was still running, the engines whining at an uncomfortably high pitch, though it was largely unnoticed among the chaos of evacuations and the blaring warning sirens. Mitch realized she wasn't with them and stopped Clem, muttering something in her ear. She glanced at Jamie, nodded at her father, and turning back to the others trotted to catch up as they went through the armored doors into the interior. He watched his daughter walk into the safer area inside the building, nodded to himself, then turned back to Jamie.

She was working the tablet furiously, her fingers skittering over it so fast they were a blur. She glanced up at Mitch, frowning with concentration and said, "I have to get these engines turned off. They draw air in, superheat it and expel it for thrust and right now they are sucking in dust and little bits of concrete from the crash and eventually they are going to clog up, which means no air flow, which means overheating which means-"

"Boom," Mitch finished for her, pushing his glasses up on his nose as he peered over her shoulder at the display. "Everybody in the compound burns alive. Including us. So why isn't it working?"

"I don't know," she replied, her voice tight. The engines had grown noticeably louder, making the air vibrate around them. "Maybe something was broken when Jackson dropped it. I've tried just about everything, but maybe this..." she hesitated, tapped the tablet once, then half-smiled at him and asked, "There's still some of the good stuff on the plane, wanna go get a drink?"

Before he could answer the rear of the plane started to shudder and the vehicle bay hatch started to slowly drop, screeching as it scraped against the concrete remains of the wall. It was at least fifty yards from where they stood, and well outside of what had been the perimeter. She'd have to make it to the pile of rubble, then climb over it to get into the bay, and then make it to the handle on the wall to close the ramp. Mitch shook his head, "No, Jamie, it's too far. There could still be hybrids out there-"

She pulled the pistol from her waistband and slapped it into Mitch's hand, kissing him quickly as she said, "And that's why I need you to cover me. I have to turn them off, Mitch, this is the only way." Before he could reply, or even kiss her back, she was gone, sprinting toward the open bay door as the plane's engines started to shriek in earnest. She made it to the debris pile without incident, but as she started to navigate her way over the uneven rubble a shadowy, wolf-like figure loomed out of the dust above her. Mitch shouted to her as he raised her pistol and fired a shot, catching the razorback in the eye, killing it instantly; Jamie looked up just in time to see the hybrid tumble past her, landing dead on the ground. "Nice shootin', Tex!" she called to him, "But where there's one, there's more, so if you're coming you'd better run!"

She didn't wait to see if he was following, the bay was only a few feet away and the plane was beginning to shriek and shake with the strain of the engines. Three steps and she was in, her feet made contact with the steel floor and she was running up the ramp to the handle that would draw it back up.

"Close the hatch, Jamie!" she suddenly heard Mitch shout in panic and then several gunshots; jerking the handle until the ramp started to rise, she ran to the edge just as Mitch launched himself through, tossing the pistol to Jamie. "SHOOT IT!" he screamed and Jamie expertly manuevered the pistol up just as a massive, monstrous head, long and narrow and lined with sharp, gnashing teeth appeared, then a three-toed claw hooked itself over the edge of the rising ramp, straining to pull itself up and over after them. Jamie fired twice and the beast shrieked and lost its grip, falling away as the bay sealed itself.

"What the hell was that?" Jamie gasped.

Wide eyed and panting, Mitch said, "Some kind of...dinosaur?"

She frowned at him, shook her head and rose shakily to her feet. "I'm not even going to try to process that," she said, looking uneasily at the hatch. "Engines first, then dinosaur hybrids."

Mitch scrambled to his feet behind her. "I'm good with that," he said, and they sprinted up the staircase to the cockpit. While she had turned it into a breakfast nook, because honestly, you couldn't beat the view, Jamie also had the sense to leave the controls intact because, as Jackson had so amply proven today, it was also easy to commandeer or break. She ran to the control panel and in one practiced movement flipped four switches to the off position, sighing with relief as the whine of the engines immediately slowed and started winding down.

Mitch sagged into one of the breakfast nook chairs, rubbing his eyes wearily under his glasses; Jamie leaned lightly against the control panel, watching him as the plane grew quieter. Since he had come back from the dead it was like she couldn't get enough of him, even if it was just watching him tiredly rub his eyes, or pour a drink, or to touch his shoulder in passing. She tried to hide it, the hunger for him, especially around the others, but she was pretty sure she was failing miserably. Even Max had seen it when he rejoined them in Peru.

Max, She smiled softly thinking about Mitch's father, who had died holding his newborn great-grandson after saving them all from toxic spores in South Korea. He had caused her so much pain when he took Clementine away that she was sure she could never forgive him but like every other woman in his life, apparently, she did. He was a charming devil.

Mitch opened his eyes and caught her small smile, which he returned. "What are you thinking about?" he asked. "Hybrid dinosaurs? Shepherd hunting? Missing cats in Brentwood?"

She laughed at that and shook her head. "Max."

She expected Mitch to frown, which was his usual reaction to any mention of Max, but instead he smiled too, though it was tinged with sadness. "I never thought I'd say it, but I miss the old bastard. I don't forgive him, but I miss him."

Jamie smiled at that and sat across from Mitch in the other nook chair. They were so close their knees touched but neither made a move toward the other. "He loved you. I was supposed to tell you that about eleven years ago but..." she swallowed suddenly, remembering why she hadn't passed that message on, "but it slipped my mind."

"Oh really," Mitch snorted, "I can just imagine that conversation. How many times did he hit on you before he mentioned that?" Bitterness had seeped into his tone and Jamie reached out and took Mitch's hand.

"I stopped him in the hall after you and he hashed it out about Allison," she said, looking down at the hand she held, caressing his fingers but avoiding his gaze. "I told him I was glad I had met him because it helped me to understand you." Mitch squeezed her hand and she looked up at him, her face flushing bright red, "He said, 'I think you love my son' and I told him he was crazy. He said, 'Well, I love my son,' and asked me to tell you."

Mitch was quiet for a few seconds, then asked, "Was he?"

"Was he what?" Jamie asked in confusion.

Mitch cupped the side of her face with his free hand and drew her eyes up to his. "Was he crazy?"

Before Jamie could form a reply Mitch's phone rang, startling them both out of the moment. Mitch let his fingers caress her cheek as he withdrew them and she held on to his hand for an extra beat before he cleared his throat, put the phone up to his ear and answered, "Yeah?"

Clem's voice sounded small and scared. "Dad, where are you?"

***

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5 UNboring CHICKEN DINNER Recipes (Healthy)

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5 UNboring CHICKEN DINNER Recipes (Healthy)

Hey busybeez Have you ever been bored with monotonous chicken? I'm just like that Today I have 5 chicken formula is not boring And you just want to eat more Remember like this video and do not forget to hit track To see more interesting food suggestions Now start with the first formula that is A good version for health From traditional orange chicken dishes Add 2 chicken breasts into the bowl I cut it into small pieces I put 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch Corn meal will make the chicken more tender Let it soak in 15p Let me do the next part I will make orange sauce Remove 1 tablespoon of cornmeal 1/2 cup orange juice and stir well until all is gone With this pot, I quit a little olive oil and 2 minced garlic cloves 1 teaspoon minced ginger Prepare to start it Then I put 2 tablespoons of honey will help to create a very sweet taste 2 tablespoons soy sauce and orange juice mixture And then the island is like that Then add 1 tablespoon of white rice vinegar It will highlight the sour taste of orange juice I'll just keep stirring until now fever becomes over This is because of the corn flour Look it dense When it's over, I'll give up 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil Let it smell Stir a few more times I'll just put the pot up Now I will cook the chicken In a large pan I will put a lot of oil then chicken I will fry them until they ripen Corn flour will stick under the pan but do not worry When the fever is down, the bottom of the pot is rinsed and take everything At the same time increase the taste When I was nine, I dropped my fever orange sauce Make sure every piece of meat is soaked with the sauce Island fast I like to prepare orange chicken with a bowl of rice brown rice and steamed vegetables Take one spoonful This is enough for 4 people to eat sprinkle a little more sesame 1 or 2 pieces of fresh oranges Let's try it If you want to make this healthy orange chicken dish I like to eat with rice and It is suitable for preparing lunch box for the whole week Next I have Good version for the health of the chicken legs or chicken wings I have 2 pieces of chicken breast cut into pieces I will salt a little sea salt Very simple

You just dip the chicken into hummus I use a cup of hummus here Artichoke spinach (spinach + cashew apple) then roll over the coat layers It's done! I will finish the remaining pieces Put them on a baking tray When done, put it in the oven At 375 degrees F in about 15p or until it is golden brown I like to eat with salad Today there are caprese Including mozzarella, tomatoes, basil Really fresh! Perfectly matched with hummus chicken Now let's see if its brittle I have a piece and look at the smoke rising There are many classes in this Meal provides a lot of protein The flavors are rich and the chicken is not dry Now I make a simple dish on the baking tray That is to do everything in the foil package We'll make Italian chicken with vegetables in a package I have a mustard coffee spoons 2 teaspoons of honey 1 tablespoon Italian herbs 1 clove garlic 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon grilled soy sauce This will be a great glaze Mix well I can not believe I did not say that On the tray, I spread out a sheet of silver Remove 1 chicken breast Seasoned with a little salt Remove the vegetables as you like I have beans, carrots, potatoes, That's what I like the most cauliflower squash, sweet potato Also very delicious Now I put about 1 tablespoon of that sauce chicken and start the package again Carefully wrapped to keep moisture Do the same with the remaining meat This sauce is enough for about 4 chicken breasts Now bake it at the temperature 400 degrees F in about 15p Check out Look a little fly out Oh it is so fragrant Chicken is very good soft and moist Because moisture has been retained throughout the cooking process And potatoes are the ones I like the most Baked in the package also retain all the flavor again With this dish, you can do much Eating or warming up when needed The next dish is also a variation Tandoori chicken without pot still so delicious I dropped 1/2 cup yogurt 1 tablespoon fresh ginger 1 clove garlic 1/2 teaspoon paprika powdered paprika 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 1 teaspoon cumin powder 1 teaspoon garam masala powder juice from half a lemon Mix well All the spices will help the chickens to be beautiful I like this yellow color I now have 2 chicken breasts with a little salt You can use chicken thighs if you want Let the meat in the sauce and marinated about 1h If possible, marinate overnight When ready, just give up chicken on the tray covered with silver foil Remove the tray to the top near the heat bar At a temperature of 450 degrees Fahrenheit in the range 15-20pm until ripe I like to eat with rice brown rice and some beans Decorate the dish with a little cilantro I have a little raita Includes yogurt and cucumber to make a fresh sauce Very delicious It smells very attractive I like to cover a raita class Raita has cooled everything down And chicken is very flavorful I highly recommend you to try this dish The last dish was a very light dish If you feel like something lightly It is ginger chicken and ginger I have 2 stalks of cut leaves 1 tablespoon chopped ginger A little salt 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Let hot cooking oil

Mix up Then let it go In the pot, I put 2 stalks of chopped leaves 6 ginger slices 4 cups chicken broth Let it warm up Let it boil When boiling, I drop chicken breast Make sure the broth is filled with chicken Then turn the fire back Then let it boil, turn the meat about 20p Or wait until it reaches 160 degrees Fahrenheit It will continue to rip even if you have picked it out I'll get the meat out and pick out the foam and residue I'm like "boy clean pool" clean water To present I have rice, and I like to put up a little kimchi, sliced ​​tomatoes Cucumber to make brittle and chopped chicken Follow the fat onions with ginger sauce Beside, I have a bowl of water I will add cilantro and green onions This is a healthy and pleasant dish Because we have cut chicken Very soft and moist It is the challenge of the day: chicken does not dry This is the variation of Hainan chicken I think it's delicious Which one do you find most delicious? And do you really try to make any of these? Also if there are any other chicken recipes that you like I want to know so please comment below I have a good content that is Test new recipes on ig story Remember to follow @honeysucklebeez Thanks for watching and see you again Bye – Sub by HNAT-

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Cruise Confessions: The Ultimate Beach Day in Hamilton Island, Australia

The view from Black Watch after arriving at Hamilton Island

It’s a new day on our world cruise on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Black Watch so it’s time for a new port. Today we’re in port in Hamilton Island, Australia and that can mean only one thing. Sun, sand, water, and shopping.

The view from Black Watch over to Hamilton Island

Located 551 miles north of Brisbane, Hamilton Island is the only island located within the Great Barrier Reef. 

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Taking the Tender to Hamilton Island

Taking the tender

As Black Watch was anchored off the coast, passengers needed to take a tender in from the ship. Danielle and I  were anxious to spend the day at the beach and were ready to go in early after a quick breakfast at Glentaner. However, independent guests had to wait until those on tours went first. This completely makes sense, but for two sun worshipers waiting for their beach day, it was torture. Remember, we lost our beach day in Tahiti as well as when we lost the ports of Bora Bora and Rarotonga.

From the Tender to the Shuttle

Finally, our tender number one was called and we piled on in the boat and made the quick trek over to shore. From there it was a quick walk to the free shuttle around the island offered from the city. We jumped onboard and were able to see some great views and learn more about what was on the island.

Finally A Beach Day

Entrance to the beach

The second of the three stops the shuttle offers is at a beach resort at Catseye Beach and this is where we got out.

The beach at Hamilton Island

Within minutes we were walking along a white sand beach and I was quickly kicking off my flip flops and clothes to get in the water. As someone who isn’t fond of being seen in a bathing suit, it was so hot I just didn’t care.

Beach selfie

I twisted my red hair up and onto the top of my head and quickly found my way into the cool water.

Always Reapply Sunscreen

My view from the beach

This is where my story gets interesting. Before I left the ship, I liberally applied my Australian Gold suntan lotion.

Look who went in the water?

However, once in the water, I cooled off and dismissed the idea of reapplying. The sun didn’t feel hot, I ended up in partial shade thanks to the looming palm tree overhead, and I wasn’t that bothered by the sun.

This is what happens when you don’t reapply sunscreen

However, fast forward to that evening and my back, bum, and legs were a nice shade of bright red. That’s right – I was sunburned to a crisp. I even posted a pic on Facebook and got some interesting recommendations from holistic homeopathic to over the counter remedies. My solution was Australian Gold aloe vera gel which relieved the pain while moisturizing my skin.

Back to the Beach

Regardless of the sunburn, this was our best beach day thus far. Granted, it was our only beach day but still our favorite. Danielle was overheating so she found a little shade by the rocks. If I felt hot, I’d walk a few steps to the water. Nearby was a restaurant and stores if you wanted anything and Danielle picked me up a bottle of water and a slushee for herself.

A few hours later we felt we had enough sun and we went back to the shuttle stop for a ride back to the first stop. Little did we know it was basically down the hill and we could’ve walked.

Lunch Time

There are several stores and restaurants in the marina including take away shops like the Bakery or the Fish and Chips shop. When we were on the shuttle, I noticed the Marina Tavern with outside terraces so that’s where we ended up.

Marina Tavern

As we approached, we could see many cockatoos hanging out on the ledges all around the tavern. Several steps up and we were inside and looking over the menu.

Inside Marina Tavern

Guests order and pay at the bar and receive a pager to notify them when their meals are ready.

Veggie wrap, salad, and chips at Marina Tavern in Hamilton Island

Danielle ordered the calamari and chips with a side of aioli and I ordered the Tandoori  chicken wrap without the chicken. Clearly this is not something that’s usually done, so the supervisor on duty, Alice, had to check with the chef. So no tandoori but I had a mushroom wrap with salad and chips, which was really good.

Meanwhile outside on the terrace, someone didn’t watch their food and the cockatoos started gathering around. Soon it was a white swarm of birds and feathers and meals were destroyed and people were losing their minds. The next time you see a bird coming near your food, grab your plate and go instead of leaving a feast for a crowd of rowdy cockatoos.

Shopping in Hamilton Island

After lunch we decided to check out some of the boutiques like Salt and the General Store. Prices are definitely on the higher side but I was able to find a nice pair of Billabong shorts on sale with an additional 20% off so not too shabby. Danielle found a t-shirt at the General Store and before melting entirely, we decided to return to the ship.

Taking the Tender Back to Black Watch

Taking the tender back to Black Watch (image courtesy of CruiseMiss.com)

To get back to the ship, we would need to get on a tender. Since Hamilton Island is fairly small, locating where the tender was located was simple.

Taking the tender back to Black Watch (image courtesy of CruiseMiss.com)

We didn’t have to wait at all as a tender was waiting and we quickly climbed on board.

The view from the tender as we head back to Black Watch

Always looking for the best seats for pics, we chose seats near the entry and soaked up the sun and the breeze once we started moving. Our tanned feet looked incredible against the blue waters of Hamilton Island.

Black Watch anchored off Hamilton Island

Black Watch anchored off Hamilton Island

Since it was a quick ride, we spotted Black Watch right away waiting for us.

A “Skinny Jack” after my day in Hamilton Island

Soon we were back on the ship and getting ready for dinner. But before dinner we enjoyed a drink on the deck before sail away. My latest drink choice is a simple one: Vodka, sparkling water, and lime, which is also known as a “Skinny Jack.” 

Sail away party on Black Watch as we leave Hamilton Island

While I enjoyed my drink, other passengers lined the aft decks to enjoy the sail away party festivities. This including music, dancing, and drinking. I have to admit that I tend to watch to enjoy the bad dance moves. Yes, I know. I’m a horrible person.

Dinner and A New Member to the Family

Danielle and I quickly changed out of our beach clothes and showered for dinner. This is when I could really appreciate the severity of my sunburn and so could everyone else.

Whit – the newest member of the animal menagerie

After dinner we went up to see some of our cruise friends on deck 8 and that’s where we had a lovely surprise. Denise and Christian had purchased for each of us a cute little stuffed turtle that had “Cruise Whitsunday” on their bellies. Since she knew I was a cruiser and of course, Danielle is the one and only CruiseMiss, it seemed like the best gifts ever. I’ve named mine Whit and Danielle’s turtle is Hamilton. They now join Sydney the Australian Gold koala bear and Callao the alpaca in our cabin. Seems like our cabin is turning into a wildlife refuge.

Final Thoughts on Hamilton Island

Without a doubt, I’m so glad that Black Watch has the port of call of Hamilton Island. I had never heard of it before and I’m not sure I would have ever sought it out if I had. While we were hoping to get to Whitehaven beach, which is rated one of the best beaches in the world, I had an incredible beach day with my BFF and wouldn’t trade that for anything in the world. If you are looking for sun, sand, water, and shopping, then you should consider a visit to Hamilton Island as well.

Have you visited Hamilton Island? Can you suggest any other destination in Australia that you found equally exciting? Leave your comments below. Discover some other great destinations and travel ideas here on the Travel Shop Girl website.

  On my new SPONTANEOUS TRAVEL SCALE of 1-5, with 1 being super easy and spontaneous and 5 being you better plan far in advance, Hamilton Island scores a 3 for spontaneous travel as it might be difficult to get to on short notice, but once there, I promise you won’t want to leave. 

While Australian Gold has provided me with sunscreen products, as always all opinions and photographs, unless otherwise noted, are my own.

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Cruise Confessions: The Ultimate Beach Day in Hamilton Island, Australia

The view from Black Watch after arriving at Hamilton Island

It’s a new day on our world cruise on board Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Black Watch so it’s time for a new port. Today we’re in port in Hamilton Island, Australia and that can mean only one thing. Sun, sand, water, and shopping.

The view from Black Watch over to Hamilton Island

Located 551 miles north of Brisbane, Hamilton Island is the only island located within the Great Barrier Reef. 

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Taking the Tender to Hamilton Island

Taking the tender

As Black Watch was anchored off the coast, passengers needed to take a tender in from the ship. Danielle and I  were anxious to spend the day at the beach and were ready to go in early after a quick breakfast at Glentaner. However, independent guests had to wait until those on tours went first. This completely makes sense, but for two sun worshipers waiting for their beach day, it was torture. Remember, we lost our beach day in Tahiti as well as when we lost the ports of Bora Bora and Rarotonga.

From the Tender to the Shuttle

Finally, our tender number one was called and we piled on in the boat and made the quick trek over to shore. From there it was a quick walk to the free shuttle around the island offered from the city. We jumped onboard and were able to see some great views and learn more about what was on the island.

Finally A Beach Day

Entrance to the beach

The second of the three stops the shuttle offers is at a beach resort at Catseye Beach and this is where we got out.

The beach at Hamilton Island

Within minutes we were walking along a white sand beach and I was quickly kicking off my flip flops and clothes to get in the water. As someone who isn’t fond of being seen in a bathing suit, it was so hot I just didn’t care.

Beach selfie

I twisted my red hair up and onto the top of my head and quickly found my way into the cool water.

Always Reapply Sunscreen

My view from the beach

This is where my story gets interesting. Before I left the ship, I liberally applied my Australian Gold suntan lotion.

Look who went in the water?

However, once in the water, I cooled off and dismissed the idea of reapplying. The sun didn’t feel hot, I ended up in partial shade thanks to the looming palm tree overhead, and I wasn’t that bothered by the sun.

This is what happens when you don’t reapply sunscreen

However, fast forward to that evening and my back, bum, and legs were a nice shade of bright red. That’s right – I was sunburned to a crisp. I even posted a pic on Facebook and got some interesting recommendations from holistic homeopathic to over the counter remedies. My solution was Australian Gold aloe vera gel which relieved the pain while moisturizing my skin.

Back to the Beach

Regardless of the sunburn, this was our best beach day thus far. Granted, it was our only beach day but still our favorite. Danielle was overheating so she found a little shade by the rocks. If I felt hot, I’d walk a few steps to the water. Nearby was a restaurant and stores if you wanted anything and Danielle picked me up a bottle of water and a slushee for herself.

A few hours later we felt we had enough sun and we went back to the shuttle stop for a ride back to the first stop. Little did we know it was basically down the hill and we could’ve walked.

Lunch Time

There are several stores and restaurants in the marina including take away shops like the Bakery or the Fish and Chips shop. When we were on the shuttle, I noticed the Marina Tavern with outside terraces so that’s where we ended up.

Marina Tavern

As we approached, we could see many cockatoos hanging out on the ledges all around the tavern. Several steps up and we were inside and looking over the menu.

Inside Marina Tavern

Guests order and pay at the bar and receive a pager to notify them when their meals are ready.

Veggie wrap, salad, and chips at Marina Tavern in Hamilton Island

Danielle ordered the calamari and chips with a side of aioli and I ordered the Tandoori  chicken wrap without the chicken. Clearly this is not something that’s usually done, so the supervisor on duty, Alice, had to check with the chef. So no tandoori but I had a mushroom wrap with salad and chips, which was really good.

Meanwhile outside on the terrace, someone didn’t watch their food and the cockatoos started gathering around. Soon it was a white swarm of birds and feathers and meals were destroyed and people were losing their minds. The next time you see a bird coming near your food, grab your plate and go instead of leaving a feast for a crowd of rowdy cockatoos.

Shopping in Hamilton Island

After lunch we decided to check out some of the boutiques like Salt and the General Store. Prices are definitely on the higher side but I was able to find a nice pair of Billabong shorts on sale with an additional 20% off so not too shabby. Danielle found a t-shirt at the General Store and before melting entirely, we decided to return to the ship.

Taking the Tender Back to Black Watch

Taking the tender back to Black Watch (image courtesy of CruiseMiss.com)

To get back to the ship, we would need to get on a tender. Since Hamilton Island is fairly small, locating where the tender was located was simple.

Taking the tender back to Black Watch (image courtesy of CruiseMiss.com)

We didn’t have to wait at all as a tender was waiting and we quickly climbed on board.

The view from the tender as we head back to Black Watch

Always looking for the best seats for pics, we chose seats near the entry and soaked up the sun and the breeze once we started moving. Our tanned feet looked incredible against the blue waters of Hamilton Island.

Black Watch anchored off Hamilton Island

Black Watch anchored off Hamilton Island

Since it was a quick ride, we spotted Black Watch right away waiting for us.

A “Skinny Jack” after my day in Hamilton Island

Soon we were back on the ship and getting ready for dinner. But before dinner we enjoyed a drink on the deck before sail away. My latest drink choice is a simple one: Vodka, sparkling water, and lime, which is also known as a “Skinny Jack.” 

Sail away party on Black Watch as we leave Hamilton Island

While I enjoyed my drink, other passengers lined the aft decks to enjoy the sail away party festivities. This including music, dancing, and drinking. I have to admit that I tend to watch to enjoy the bad dance moves. Yes, I know. I’m a horrible person.

Dinner and A New Member to the Family

Danielle and I quickly changed out of our beach clothes and showered for dinner. This is when I could really appreciate the severity of my sunburn and so could everyone else.

Whit – the newest member of the animal menagerie

After dinner we went up to see some of our cruise friends on deck 8 and that’s where we had a lovely surprise. Denise and Christian had purchased for each of us a cute little stuffed turtle that had “Cruise Whitsunday” on their bellies. Since she knew I was a cruiser and of course, Danielle is the one and only CruiseMiss, it seemed like the best gifts ever. I’ve named mine Whit and Danielle’s turtle is Hamilton. They now join Sydney the Australian Gold koala bear and Callao the alpaca in our cabin. Seems like our cabin is turning into a wildlife refuge.

Final Thoughts on Hamilton Island

Without a doubt, I’m so glad that Black Watch has the port of call of Hamilton Island. I had never heard of it before and I’m not sure I would have ever sought it out if I had. While we were hoping to get to Whitehaven beach, which is rated one of the best beaches in the world, I had an incredible beach day with my BFF and wouldn’t trade that for anything in the world. If you are looking for sun, sand, water, and shopping, then you should consider a visit to Hamilton Island as well.

Have you visited Hamilton Island? Can you suggest any other destination in Australia that you found equally exciting? Leave your comments below. Discover some other great destinations and travel ideas here on the Travel Shop Girl website.

  On my new SPONTANEOUS TRAVEL SCALE of 1-5, with 1 being super easy and spontaneous and 5 being you better plan far in advance, Hamilton Island scores a 3 for spontaneous travel as it might be difficult to get to on short notice, but once there, I promise you won’t want to leave. 

While Australian Gold has provided me with sunscreen products, as always all opinions and photographs, unless otherwise noted, are my own.

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This is something that was overdue for quite a long time as I have been wanting to visit the Slice of Spice restaurant ever since they opened and I heard about it… The restaurant is located at the same location inside Anna’s Arcade near Spencer Junction where Pizza Corner used to be… Finally after a long wait I got the chance to visit the place for lunch… The exterior looks pretty much the same as how the place looked back when Pizza Corner used to be except for of course the signs… Clearly they are proud of their Al-Ashrouf grills… On the inside however, I was quite surprised to be greeting by a lot of post-it notes everywhere on the walls and even on the false ceiling… If you can zoom into those pics, you can see that many of them are quite funny to be completely honest 🙂

Slice of Spice – Exterior

Slice of Spice – Exterior

Slice of Spice

Slice of Spice

Slice of Spice

Slice of Spice

A couple of weeks ago, one of the owners of this restaurant, contacted me and invited me for a private tasting event organised to test out some new items that they were planning to introduce… Unfortunately, being engaged elsewhere, I couldn’t attend the same… Hence, I contacted that owner before going there first of all to confirm the location and also to know if any of the new items are available and which they are… So, he basically informed me about a new series of grilled items in their menu, which they call as Rottsy…  Apparently it has only been a week since they started serving it… From the brief conversation with the owner and. the manager at the restaurant (whom to my surprise is somebody I have met before as manager of another restaurant which was one of my favourites when it existed), I came to understand that Slice of Spice prides itself on the special spice mixes that they have come up with… The one they call Al-Ashrouf apparently was a hit and now the Rottsy is a new one they came up with which they hope will also be a hit… The owner also recommended that I try the leg piece option unless I am a die-hard breast fan… Its not secret that the dark leg and thigh meat in a chicken tastes better than the white breast meat… He also recommended that among the beverages, I try their new Expresso Milk Shake as well…

Hence, I decided to try a piece of the Rottsy Grilled Chicken as the appetiser, while leaving the Al-Ashrouf for next time and along with it I had the Smoked Chicken Balls Soup and for mains their Malabar Dum Biriyani and for dessert, tried their Rabri Falooda… I first didn’t plan on getting the dessert and so ended up ordering an Expresso Shake as recommended by the owner at first… The decision to order dessert was made in the last minute… However, to my surprise, they made the Expresso Shake as complementary and let me express my thanks to the owner and manager for doing that…

Smoked Chicken Balls Soup

Rottsy Grilled Chickenl Leg

Malabar Dum Biriyani

Rabri Falooda

Expresso Shake

Now, coming to the food, the first to arrive as expected was the soup they call their Smoked Chicken Balls Soup… It came as shown in the pic… From the outside, it pretty much looks like any other non-cream Chicken soup, but on the inside are two chicken meat balls, that appear to have been grilled because of the grill marks as can be seen in the pic below…

Other than the meatballs, the soup is a thickened chicken broth with eggs and green onions and cilantro… My only problem with the soup was that the broth was made too thick with starch, which I believe is completely an unnecessary thing to do… Leaving that aside, its definitely one of the best tasting chicken broths I have ever had… The meatballs made up of smoked chicken was also incredibly flavourful… The soup was also perfectly seasoned with salt and pepper… Great tasting soup that I’ll recommend to try at least once… 🙂

As I was almost done with the soup, the starter that I order, namely the leg piece of the Rottsy Chicken had arrived… They served an entire leg of the chicken that was grilled in their charcoal grill as the manager informed me and it came with some spicy mayonnaise dip and some salad… I must say that this turned out to be one of the rarest of rare instances when you get grilled chicken thats not dry at all throughout the piece… Usually if a restaurant doesn’t make it completely dry, only the parts at the centre and nearby are somewhat moist… Here on the other not only was the entire piece moist, but it was really juicy with the meat simply falling off the bone very easily…

Regarding its taste, I found it to be an incredibly complex taste thanks to their top secret marinade on the meat… But from what I could understand, which could be completely wrong, it kind of felt like the Chermoula spice mix combined with smoked paprika and black pepper and then cooked with butter if I am not mistaken… I am not 100% sure, but I think I felt a slight hint of cardamom in it as well… Anyways, its their secret… The mayo dip appears to have been spiced with smoked paprika as well and the salad appears to have been seasoned with salt and red chilly powder and it was exactly like the salad we get with tandoori items usually in most places… However, one thing I can confirm is that this Rottsy Grilled Chicken is the best grilled chicken that I have ever had so far… I’ll definitely will be getting it again in my future visits… I almost ordered some more to be taken as takeaway, but since I was not going back home directly, I left it for my next visit… 🙂

Next came the Malabar Dum Biriyani… The waiter had informed that its a Thalassery Style Biriyani, which being a Thalassery guy who has had whats called “Thalassery Biriyani” from some of the other restaurants, made me a bit skeptical but since I was really hungry, went for it anyway… So, the biriyani came in a bowl that sort of looks like a spoon as can be seen in the thumbnail pic :),  served with what I consider an unfairly tiny cup of raita (I can never understand the idea behind such severe rationing of the raita in most restaurants) and dates pickle… The biriyani came with two pieces of chicken with one of them being a drumstick piece 🙂

Unfortunately, the only part about this that I liked was the dates pickle which was awesome… Great flavour of dates and spices in it that I wish they would actually sell bottles of it as its way better that the ones we already get in the supermarket… 🙂 The raita, well, is as good as it can be… However, the actual biriyani was not as good as I had hoped… I guess it was a bad day for the chef who made it… On the positive side, the pieces of chicken was cooked perfectly and by themselves tasted good enough… However on the downside, the rice felt to be overcooked and I am not sure that actual Jeerakasala rice was used or not as I couldn’t detect the fragrance of that rice in it… The rice and the masala felt like it needed more seasoning and more spices in it… Also, one of the most important thing is the presence of the fragrance and flavour of ghee which I felt was completely missing from this biriyani… However, what amazed me is that the dates pickle that was given ended up compensating for the pitfalls of the biriyani… I say this because, when I mixed in the pickle with. the rice and the masala, the whole thing tasted quite nice… So, if you are having this and find yourselves having the same experience as myself, just make sure to ask for extra pickle and it will be fine… 🙂

By this time the expresso shake had also arrived and I really liked that one… Good taste of the coffee in there…

Having skipped breakfast, I felt like having a dessert as well and so in their menu, the Rabri falooda caught my eye… Because that reminded me of the faloodas I had in Mumbai and got it hoping to get something similar… It came as can be seen in the pics below… It had vanilla ice cream, fresh fruits, the rabri, vermicelli, cashewnuts and some blobs of butterscotch, which I think are attempts at making the English Toffee and topped with caramel and some cashew nuts…

Rabri Falooda

Rabri Falooda

Rabri Falooda

I had mixed feelings about this one… Let me tell you why… As you go from top to bottom, first you get the scoop of vanilla ice cream with roasted cashew nuts and caramel, which is great… Then as you dig further, you get the first wave of the English Toffee attempts, which are ok but I felt that they could be better… Then when you hit the fruits, then also its great… However, what all comes after the fruits in the problem… The vermicelli definitely needed some more time being cooked and since this is a falooda, I expected a lot more of the rose flavour in it… Then below the vermicelli were the 2nd wave of the English Toffee attempts and then there was the Rabri and some more ice cream at the bottom… Honestly, I felt that the flavours of the butterscotch blobs (English Toffe attempts) and the caramel didn’t quite work with the Rabri and the vermicelli and that was the problem… I mean I think if the vermicelli was properly cooked and the butterscotch and caramel was replaced with Kulfi, this would have been an excellent Falooda… I say this because I liked the taste of the Rabri used… Overall, I believe that this recipe needs to be redesigned…

After leaving the restaurant, I contacted the owner and discussed about the negative aspects of my experience… After apologising for it all, he informed me that he’ll talk to the chefs and fix them very quickly… Apparently they are in the process of completely revamping their menu… That is, more new items to be added plus, recipes of existing dishes revised and corrected if needed… Once everything gets implemented and ready, I hope that this place flourishes and truly be one of the best eating spots in Trivandrum… I for one will be eagerly waiting for it…

Slice of Spice – First Visit – New Rottsy Grill This is something that was overdue for quite a long time as I have been wanting to visit the Slice of Spice restaurant ever since they opened and I heard about it...