If you’ve grown up in Goa, chances are that you have also grown up around quaint and cute cafes that serve homely and authentic treats in Goa. What these places lacked in showmanship and glamour, they more than made up for with their comforting flavours. However, recently, these cafes have started disappearing, at least as per Chef Avinash Martins. In a recent post of his, he pondered upon the disappearance of these homely old-time cafes of Goa.
Chef Avinash Martins On The Disappearance Of Old-Time Cafes Of Goa
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Chef Avinash Martins, the owner of Cavatina, a dining room in Goa, recently waxed lyrical about the old-time cafes of Goa. In quite a lengthy post on Instagram, he shared photos of an old-time Goan cafe in Cuncolim Bazaar and wondered whether such cafes were fading away.
He spoke of how when he was a kid, getting bhaji and buns was part of a routine that he very much looked forward to. He painted a vivid nostalgic picture of Vividh Bharati music playing in the background while the scent of tempered potato bhaji and Watana Rassa titillated his senses.
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Netizens Respond With Poignant Nostalgia
He ended the reflective piece by wondering whether the western-styled cafes serving waffles and pancakes have replaced this bhaji-bun combo serving cafes. Whether the sweetness of Sheera was replaced by that of chocolate doughnuts.
Many people in the comment section had strong reactions to the sentimental post. Many responded with memories of their own and reflected upon the disappearances of it. It is safe to say that these establishments have left an indelible mark on the minds of people who grew up around them.
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Have you ever been to such old-time cafes in Goa? Do you think that these establishments are truly disappearing? Why do you think that is? And what can be done to stop or slow it? Let us know in the comments section below!
Cover Image Credits: @chefavinashmartins/Instagram
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