The 2009 Tastes of Detroit Food Tour - Passage to India (bonus!)

primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' BoopinDetroit, MI Icrontian
edited June 2009 in Community
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24th, 2009:
Passage to India

Passage to India has officially passed from "once a food tour destination" to the hallowed "IC gathering tradition". No matter what, people will beg and plead to go here every time, because it's just that good.

We will be going to Passage to India on Wednesday evening as a bonus to those who come early.

From the description I used in 2007:
This place really immerses you in the Indian culture. I'm telling you, walking through the door is like stepping through a wormhole to Calcutta. You TRULY feel like you are in India when you enter this place.

The service, in typical Indian fashion, is brusque and professional. Don't expect smiley happy waiters. This food is authentic and excellent, and the staff knows it. You must try the poori (round puffy bread) as it is the best I've had at any Indian restaurant, almost as good as homemade. The vindaloo is fiery, the makhani is sweet and creamy, the biryani is an explosion of flavor.

And I think this says it all, from Annes:

[blockquote]I had tried several places before Passage to India and I thought I hated Indian food as well. Now I crave Indian like nothing else.[/blockquote]
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  • PreacherPreacher Potomac, MD Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    What time? Is it possible to arrive on Tuesday for a small additional fee?
  • UPSLynxUPSLynx :KAPPA: Redwood City, CA Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    What day did we go to Passage to India last year? I don't remember it, must have skipped it.

    I remember the Mexican joint that we got lost going to, I remember Sala Thai, and Hu Hot...
  • LincLinc Owner Detroit Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Preacher wrote:
    What time? Is it possible to arrive on Tuesday for a small additional fee?
    We usually do food tour ~6pm. You can come whenever you like; there's a questionnaire on the registration form to let us know when you're planning to arrive. :)
    UPSLynx wrote:
    What day did we go to Passage to India last year? I don't remember it, must have skipped it.
    2007, not 2008. We go there frequently during non-food-tour times though. I think we went during Oktoberfest iirc.
  • QCHQCH Ancient Guru Chicago Area - USA Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    I need a pickup at the airport at 8:00 pm and I sure hope I get dropped off at the Indian restaurant. :D
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Preacher, we encourage early arrival. There is no charge for it.
  • pigflipperpigflipper The Forgotten Coast Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    We went last year, I think it was Wed night because there weren't many people there yet.
  • UPSLynxUPSLynx :KAPPA: Redwood City, CA Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    ahh ok.

    Sounds awesome, I'll try and rally the troops to be there in time
  • PreacherPreacher Potomac, MD Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Lincoln wrote:
    We usually do food tour ~6pm. You can come whenever you like; there's a questionnaire on the registration form to let us know when you're planning to arrive. :)
    primesuspect wrote:
    Preacher, we encourage early arrival. There is no charge for it.

    Thanks, Prime and Linc. Just registered two attendees with Paypal. As long as it's ok, Rex and I will be arriving around 8PM on Tuesday. We will attend all the Food Tours! I'll post in the carpooling thread, but if anyone from DC/VA/MD is looking for a ride send them our way.

    BTW, WTH is the Shaving Demo, Duct Tape Challenge, and Trip to Hatter's?!
  • LincLinc Owner Detroit Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Preacher wrote:
    WTH is the Shaving Demo, Duct Tape Challenge, and Trip to Hatter's?!
    Just the usual awesomesauce, duh.
  • PreacherPreacher Potomac, MD Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Why not just combine the Shaving Demo and Duct Tape challenge?...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4UgkNnbNVc&feature=related
  • LincLinc Owner Detroit Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Preacher wrote:
    Why not just combine the Shaving Demo and Duct Tape challenge?
    It would probably be the last time CB ran it. :crazy:
  • pigflipperpigflipper The Forgotten Coast Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Ok, I am flying up a day early just to make it to this stop; the chicken vindaloo is to die for there.
  • QCHQCH Ancient Guru Chicago Area - USA Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Yep.... it sets the soul on fire :rarr:
  • MiracleManSMiracleManS Chambersburg, PA Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Man, this has been my favorite place from the food tours. Wish I could make it Wednesday
  • WinfreyWinfrey waddafuh Missouri Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Passage to India was the first time I've had Indian food and it was excellent. I also shared a table with Canti, Pigflipper, and FreshyP so the conversation was excellent as well ;)
  • ShortyShorty Manchester, UK Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    I don't normally do Indian but passage to india was just that. Beautiful food even for a person like me who cannot digest spicy food. The Korma was sensational and the service was excellent!
  • QCHQCH Ancient Guru Chicago Area - USA Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Yeah... they have done a great job handling 20+ geeks flooding in and taking over their restaurant. :thumbsup:
  • MAGICMAGIC Doot Doot Furniture City, Michigan Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Don't miss this place, second to none. I can't wait. We do have to sneak out to Little Tree for lunch though!
  • PreacherPreacher Potomac, MD Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Shorty wrote:
    I don't normally do Indian but passage to india was just that. Beautiful food even for a person like me who cannot digest spicy food. The Korma was sensational and the service was excellent!
    Korma doesn't sound or look that good, but if made right, it's delicious.
  • UPSWeezerUPSWeezer Behind you... GENTLEMEN Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    :( I want Hu-Hot.
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    You'RE NOT EVEN COMING SHUT UP
  • UPSWeezerUPSWeezer Behind you... GENTLEMEN Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    primesuspect wrote:
    You'RE NOT EVEN COMING SHUT UP

    :sad2:
  • KwitkoKwitko Sheriff of Banning (Retired) By the thing near the stuff Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Brian, if there's room, please add me for Friday and Saturday food tours.
  • CrazyJoeCrazyJoe Winter Springs, FL Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Kwitko wrote:
    Brian, if there's room, please add me for Friday and Saturday food tours.

    Sorry, you signed up too late, Food Tour is closed!! ;D
  • primesuspectprimesuspect Beepin n' Boopin Detroit, MI Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    I called Passage to India today to book our spot.

    The manager was thrilled to hear from me. He remembered us, said "oh yes, you're from the party from Warren! I remember from last two years!" and now we're on a first name basis (I am "Mr. Brian") :D

    They're closing the restaurant just for us. We own it while we're there. VIP!
  • CrazyJoeCrazyJoe Winter Springs, FL Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    That truely is EPIC!!
  • QCHQCH Ancient Guru Chicago Area - USA Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    And you guys had better be there when I get in.... ;)
  • GHoosdumGHoosdum Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Just so you know... I'm going to all the food tour events, as usual. Also, my feelings won't be hurt if we hit Hu Hot on the way to Transformers...
  • GargGarg Purveyor of Lincoln Nightmares Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    Are we supposed to be reserving spots for the food tour now, or is it a whoever wants to go when it's time to drive over there kind of a thing?
  • LincLinc Owner Detroit Icrontian
    edited May 2009
    It was in the registration form. I'll be making lists and checking for changes after reg closes tomorrow.
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