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...came upon Diva, the Indian Bistro. Diva—the name conjures up images of a sexy siren. We wondered if the restaurant would resemble her name: sassy and high-profile with too much attitude and too little substance. She was certainly attractive, bejeweled in regal hues of deep orange, red and purple. Her style was ethnic exotic with a modern twist, her featured adornments were sultry lantern-like chandeliers draped with folds of white cloth. Lined with gleaming martini and wine glasses, a curvaceous bar swooped and hugged one side. Yet despite the striking and charismatic presence...

Author: By Elaine C. Kwok, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: A Night Out: A Diva in Davis | 10/11/2001 | See Source »

...didn’t take too long to figure out why there were no cell-phone-toting socialites or long-legged beauties were rubbing elbows at the well-decorated bar—Diva had yet to acquire an alcohol license; she was unable to indulge her patrons with Dionysian pleasures. The glance down the drink menu was real cause for laughs. Diva tried hard to compensate for her lack of alcoholic delights by offering various alternative drinks. There was a comprehensive selection of beers and wines –both red and white – yet they all bizarrely...

Author: By Elaine C. Kwok, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: A Night Out: A Diva in Davis | 10/11/2001 | See Source »

Once we managed to overlook the lack of alcohol, we actually found Diva to be extremely likeable. While she embraced an older and more somber crowd (probably because she refuses to get drunk with the crazier ones), her buzz was still undeniably vibrant and dynamic. The back end of the restaurant highlighted a large glass window that showcased the chef at work as he executed the meal preparation. While we waited, we entertained ourselves with the spectacle of the chef masterfully baking dishes in the huge clay oven and kneading batches of fresh Naan. Service was lightning-quick; our meals...

Author: By Elaine C. Kwok, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: A Night Out: A Diva in Davis | 10/11/2001 | See Source »

...excursion to this new Davis Square establishment proves that Diva is no ditzy bimbo but rather a woman of substance. We found her lively yet unpretentious, almost an anomaly for how she consolidates her hip and trendy appearance with her staunch Puritanical values. If you’re anticipating a night of joyous intoxication, you’ll be disappointed by her strict aversion towards alcohol. However, if an easy-going weeknight excursion and intimate conversation are what you have in mind, look no further. While merely a newcomer on the scene, Diva is without a doubt a shining star...

Author: By Elaine C. Kwok, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: A Night Out: A Diva in Davis | 10/11/2001 | See Source »

...Diddy’s hopes were likely crushed this weekend when his ex, über-diva J-Lo, swapped vows with her dancer beau Chris Judd. The two have been living in marital bliss...

Author: By FM Staff, CRIMSON STAFF WRITER | Title: Fifteen Minutes | 10/4/2001 | See Source »

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