by Dennis Augustine
We had a beautiful evening at Ambrosia India Bistro in Los Gatos—an elegant place whose name, drawn from Greek mythology, means “food of the gods.” The meal, featuring North Indian and South Indian and Indo-Chinese options, was rich and full of flavor. However, it was the presence of a bronze statue and large wall painting of Ganesha, a Hindu deity known as the “Remover of obstacles," that made it feel deeper than dinner.
As is tradition, I placed a folded dollar in the folds of the statue—not out of habit, but as a quiet offering for all wisdom teachings I learned during my three trips in India. The offering was on behalf of:
Cecile and me, for our friends Larry & Lucy, and for Yael & Elie—that whatever challenges lies ahead, may obstacles gently lift, and that the path forward may be peaceful, meaningful, and full of light.
The evening unfolded further with an invitation to Larry and Lucy’s home, where we sipped Verbena tea freshly cut from Lucy’s garden, and shared fruit tortes under the hush of the night.
Feeling grateful for friends, flavor, and small blessings.
