Indian ParadoxWine + Indian Street Food Showcasing unique Indian street food from all regions of India, paired with eclectic international wines.   Phone(415) 593-5386 Location258 Divisadero StSan Francisco, CA 94117 HoursTue, Wed 5p–10pThu, Fri, Sat 5p–11pSun 4p–9:30p The Beginning I am Kavitha - originally from the southernmost state (Tamil Nadu) of India. I was raised entirely in the capital city of Chennai (used to be known as Madras).About a decade and some years ago I took my first flight (ever!) to Uncle Sam’s land.And life has never been the same ever since.I came to the US to pursue my Masters in Electrical Engineering (E.E).After completing that, I moved to the Golden state looking for a job - hoping that will help payback my humongous student loans.My hopes paid off. But strangely enough, something else that I least expected also happened – the Silicon Valley known for its startups, technology and venture capitalists is also famous for its infective wine bug.

And I was no exception - I was bitten, smitten and enamored intensely by this intriguing beverage, especially coming from a culture that had very little exposure to this.What began as fun trips to the wine country and exotic food & wine pairing experiences in the great city of San Francisco… slowly transformed in to something more deep and passionate than just a fun hobby.As a result, I started pursuing both academic and hands-on experience in wine.On the academic front, I passed the Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) exam (with a 94%) through the Society of Wine Educators (SWE) in 2012. Next, I passed the Certified Sommelier (level 2) exam through the Court of Master Sommeliers (CMS) in 2013.For being hands-on, I worked part-time in a wine bar in the south bay city of San Jose (for the most of 2012). And then with the desire to gain exposure to working in a 'city' wine bar, I worked another part-time gig (as wine bar associate) in downtown San Francisco in 2013.In parallel, I also started some ‘product development’ in my favorite domain of pairing Indian food and vino.

After all these years of pursuing my passion in Indian food & wine, I finally decided to take my dream to a reality and open my very own wine bar in my favorite city - and boy has it been one exciting ride!Come visit me at my bar located at 258 Divisadero in San Francisco and enjoy the Paradox! can you buy wine in west virginiaAbout Indian Paradox What is up with the name?best breakfast wine countryThe reason for this name is two-fold:1) Indian cuisine (especially Indian street food) unlike, say the French cuisine is not what you associate with fine dining, and the whole charade that comes with it. glass of wine bad for youAnd wine on the contrary, is all about etiquette, a certain presentation style, behavior and tasting manners that sometimes borders on a snobbish attitude for some.

So the Indian Paradox is the place that brings these two paradoxical aspects together.2) Heard about the French Paradox? Well, this is the Indian Paradox, which (unlike the French Paradox) has none of the complicated hypothesis or the statistical illusion - but only involves the goodness of delicious Indian food, paired with ever more delicious wine!   Text will come here. Text will come here. Text will come here. Text will come here.Red wine is a double-edged sword in the world of health and wellness: it may help reduce the risk of disease, however alcohol in general has been shown to negatively impact overall health status. The skins and seeds of red grapes contain antioxidants -- flavonoids and reservatol -- that may help reduce bad LDL cholesterol levels, increase good HDL cholesterol levels, prevent cancerous tumors and improve the health of neurons. However, alcohol can cause health conditions such as increased triglycerides, liver disease and stroke. More research needs to be conducted to determine whether the health benefits of red wine outweigh the health risks associated with alcohol consumption.

In general, the sweeter the red wine, the lower the flavonoid content, so dry reds may be the best bet for health benefits. Cabernet sauvignon is extremely dry and has an aroma of black currant or black cherry, though it can develop hints of other flavors, including violet, ginger, vanilla or cedar. Cabernet may have the most potential health benefits of all the red wines, due to its flavonoid content. Research conducted at the University of California determined that, of all red wine varieties, cabernet has the highest level of flavonoids. Pinot noir is a rich, full-bodied, dry red, usually with flavors of black cherry but may also include hints of cinnamon, mint, green tea, vanilla or leather. The grapes it is made from are thick-skinned and the cool climates where the grapes are grown require them to produce high reservatol levels to survive. Pinot noir falls just behind cabernet sauvignon in its content of heart-healthy flavonoids. Pinot noir falls just behind cabernet in its flavonoid content.

An ancient variety of red wine, syrah was originally produced in France. Other countries, such as Australia, South Africa and the United States pride themselves on their production of this dark red wine. The flavor of syrah is dry, heavy and spicy. Like pinot noir, syrah falls just behind cabernet sauvignon in its content of heart-healthy flavonoids. Before considering red wine consumption for health, it’s important to consult your doctor. The American Heart Association cautions against drinking red wine as a health practice, given the potential health risks of alcohol. Moderate daily intake of wine is two drinks for men and one per day for women. One drink is 5 oz. or 44 ml. Gain 2 pounds per week Gain 1.5 pounds per week Gain 1 pound per week Gain 0.5 pound per week Maintain my current weight Lose 0.5 pound per week Lose 1 pound per week Lose 1.5 pounds per week Lose 2 pounds per week How to Calculate Calories in Wine Can Wine Affect Your Cholesterol?