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"In Burlingame, I noticed chef Ajay Walia’s approach of overlapping spices between food and drinks so cocktails deepen the dining experience: he recommends the For Your Eyes Only cocktail with chutney shrimp, shrimp masala, or any seafood; the Rasa—made with ghee-infused bourbon, Allesio vermouth, Cynar, orgeat, mint, and chocolate bitters—pairs well with the lamb meatballs; and the Ama Sutra, with mezcal, mango, cilantro, grilled jalapeño, and lava salt, is a match for the Bombay sliders, General Tso’s cauliflower, or spice-forward dosas." - Nandita Godbole