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| - I stopped in last week because I had a hankering for Indian and Allo Inde was just a block up from my hotel. I guess I was a bit late for the lunch crowd because the dining room was empty, except for a couple of people near the window finishing their meals.
The bartender looked up and motioned me toward what was obviously not one of the choicer tables and instead of a nice, sunny view of Rue Stanley, I was treated to a corner on the dark side of the bar with a view of a high chair and a rack of tourist brochures. Big deal? Well, I was hungry and I wasn't that picky so I guess I won't hold it against them.
As I made myself comfortable, it became clear that the staff were setting up for dinner and I was a bit sad that I didn't get a flickering votive at my table. (So long as it's not burning down my house, I love fire.) The waiter made it all better, however, when along with the menu, he left the list of $9.99 lunch specials. I didn't look past the first item, chicken curry, and I placed my order, along with a can of Coca Cola and naan.
A few moments later, the waiter brought me a bowl of lentil soup and just as I finished that, out came my naan and chicken curry, a small salad and a vegetable dish with cauliflower that I couldn't quite identify. It wasn't the best Indian meal I'd ever eaten but for fifteen dollars including the tip, I got a tasty lunch and more food than I could eat. I would definitely return although next time, I'd ask for a better table.
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