Aroma Indian Cuisine
818 First Street
Benicia, CA 94510
707.745.1870
Aromabenicia.com
The wait is over—Aroma Indian Cuisine has reopened after a kitchen fire a few years ago. The inside has been beautifully remodeled. The evening Gracie was there, the walls were practically glowing. It feels comfy and the smells are delicious. The large outdoor covered space in the back has a starlit ceiling and lovely accent lights. The staff is welcoming and eager to please.
Aroma prides itself on showing the rich tapestry of Indian culinary traditions with a contemporary twist. Each day brings fresh baked naan, sizzling tandoori specialties, long simmering curries and aromatic biryanis. Every dish is crafted with the finest ingredients and inspired by Ayurvedic principles of balance. You are destined to enjoy the welcoming warmth of Indian flavors.
Gracie sampled the Samosa Chaat, Shrimp Curry and Chicken Tikka Masala—all so delicious, especially with a side order of Chutney and Raita (yogurt with seasonings). Butter Chicken and Vindaloo are local favorites. And for those adventurous palates out there, Aroma also serves a couple of goat dishes along with a selection of lamb specialties. Try the delicious Lassi, the world’s first smoothie, a creamy, frothy, blended yogurt-based drink that originated in the Punjab region of India around 1000 BC. Masala Chai and Indian Iced Coffee are also offered.
Many vegan and vegetarian dishes. Wine and beer. Orders are prepared according to your spice preference. Takeout, delivery, inside or patio dining. Open everyday from 11 am to 10 pm. Street parking.
Balle balle! Hooray!
Goosebumps
2015
Comedy/Family/Horror
Rated PG – Recommended for Age 9 and up
103 minutes
Streaming on Amazon Prime, Apple TV, YouTube
Goosebumps is a fun, friendly, family movie based on the outrageously popular children’s horror books of R.L. Stine. The story goes that the monsters within his books are real. They are only contained when the manuscripts are bound and sealed.
This movie begins with Gale (Amy Ryan) driving her discontented son Zach (Dylan Minette) to their new home in what Zach thinks is the most boring place in the whole world. He meets Hannah from next door, whose dad turns out to secretly be R.L. Stine (Jack Black)—a curmudgeonly character that has shut himself off from the world while overly-controlling his daughter. Zach’s snooping around, while trying to protect Hannah, results in many cleverly designed monsters being released from their bindings.
Jack Black is a delight and in his element. Directed by Rob Letterman. Also featuring Odeya Rush, Ryan Lee and Jillian Bell. Music by Danny Elfman
Breezy and playful with a goal of goosebumps, not nightmares, and lots of creepy fun. Probably the safest monster movie for children ever made. Lots of action, special effects, and goofy humor.
A great movie for some late winter distraction. There are two sequels to this film, should you want more.
Movie Magic gives Goosebumps 4 out of 5 Moons.
