Restaurant reviews, recipes, columns and food stories from across India
The hottest and sexiest Indian Michelin star Chef Vikas Khanna unveiled his new book, ‘Khanna Sutra’ at Shangri-La’s Eros Hotel in New Delhi. Vikas is known as a versatile and humble judge on MasterChef India and is the owner of award winning restaurant ‘Junoon’ in New York, USA. Renowned fashion…
The recently concluded food bloggers meet at The Dirty Martini at the Olive, Qutub was different and refreshing. Different because there was no pre-set agenda, and refreshing as it allowed fellow bloggers to meet in a comforting environment where exotic food and drinks freely flowed throughout th…
[Rated: 3.5/5] Noida is finally waking up to good eating joints. Not that Radisson MBD offered anything less, but the new menu at Made in India restaurant, is much better. The rooftop at the restaurant depicts Devanagiri script along with images of Indian musical instruments. The décor which hasn…
[Rated: 4.0/5] Tuscany, in the heart of Italy, is known the world over for its art, history, cuisines and beautiful landscapes. Cradled in the bosom of Tuscany lies a hilltop town, called San Gimignano or ‘the city of beautiful towers’. The Imperial’s Italian specialty restaurant of the same name…
[Rated: 2.5/5] Over the past few months, the Oberoi Mall at Goregaon (East) is working towards a shift in image – with a set of modern and higher profile stores for its visitors. With the opening of the second Starbucks in India, the mall has certainly arrived on the Mumbai map. Walking to the PVR…
[Rated: 3.5/5] With a fabulous experience at Smoke House BBQ, it was but natural to visit the newly launched Smoke House Deli at Khan Market. Smoke House Deli has been in DLF Promenade at Vasant Kunj since 2009 but it missed my attention. The 75-odd covers at Smoke House Deli is spread over 2 flo…
[Rated: 2.5/5] Eating out at Bercos has always evoked strong reactions amongst the people I know. Either they just love it, or there are few ‘Foodies’ who would avoid recommending it to others. I have been to Bercos, but I headed this time with a resolve to take notes and find out the reason for…
[Rating: 3.5/5] It is a nippy afternoon and I am at Aqua at the Park Hotel at the invitation of Typhoo tea, a leading brand of tea in the UK, and now also in India, thanks to the company’s purchase by Apeejay Surendra group. The plot for the lunch being shared with a small audience…
A truly fine meal is enjoyed not once but three times, -in anticipation, in consumption and in remembrance. I have been a member of Delhi Gourmet Club (DGC) since inception but never participated in any of the earlier events. And it has its reasons. Coming from a middle class family, I am a firm…
[Rated: 4.0/5] There are few places in Gurgaon which can really bring the joy of eating out especially for a budget meal. ‘Ki Hangla’, meaning what a glutton, is a very small 6-months old outlet at Super Mart serving some good authentic Bengali stuff. The place is so small that you may miss it even…
I am back at Zomato Restaurant Summit 2013, which if I remember correctly, I attended last for 2012 some 8 months ago. Organised this time at Leela Kempinski Gurgaon, it has become a highly awaited event which is not only the official food guide but also includes pondering and discussions on many…
[Rated: 4.0/5] Blue Ginger, the only Vietnamese outpost in Delhi has great news for individuals seeking a super tasty and super quick lunch option in Delhi-NCR. The offering is a lavish, Vietnamese version of a bento box, complete with its three courses. Pawan and I have been invited to taste thi…
