Restaurant reviews, recipes, columns and food stories from across India
11 countries. 11 cuisines. 11 ways to see the world. Noodle Bar, the ideal destination for oriental cuisine in town, is all set to delight your taste buds with their delectable new menu. Presenting a range of dishes from exotic corners of China, Thailand, Burma, Indonesia, Japan, Korea and many m…
Doing justice and objectively writing about a place for which every known food journalist has written praises and showered accolades, is perhaps one of the biggest challenges I have faced in recent times. Pa Pa Ya is the culprit I refer to in my earlier sentence and a simple search on dear Google…
Tucked away in Western Asia in between Turkey, Iran and Georgia is the tiny nation of Armenia with a population of just about 3 million. Interestingly, there is a larger diaspora of Armenians, numbering about 8 million, outside of Armenia in various countries around the world including India. How…
As a trade executive, I often visit different countries and meet people from many walks of life. Quite often, my reputation as a foodie precedes me to these places and my hosts leave no stones unturned to showcase the culinary delights of their country. Over the years, I have dined in a European…
Most of us would have ordered food to be delivered at home after a long day, with little or no energy left to cook. A tasty, flavorful biryani is a great solution, now available on your smartphone. No longer do you have to open and pour runny, oily food from plastic packets into plates that…
Sundays are the days when I could indulge in some pampering – be it a laid back and relaxing lunch with friends and family or a nice massage to soothe those muscles aching from a long, hectic workweek. A good afternoon spent in good company in a relaxing atmosphere helps prevent Monday morning bl…
There are many a debates if the quality of Indian Cinema can compete with other countries for the prestigious Oscars. While that debate can still continue, after watching Broadway show and few other shows abroad, I can safely bring one topic to rest that shows at Kingdom of Dreams are not only at…
Following the successful launch of Tresind, Dubai – a progressive Indian fine dining restaurant based on the unique concept of molecular gastronomy – team Tresind is all set to unveil their second adventure “Carnival by Tresind” by February 2016 which will introduce post modern Indian cuisine to…
New Delhi, 26 November 2015 Choko la, the Indian chocolate brand synonymous with celebrations, has unveiled an innovative brand identity and packaging this festive season. The new visual identity and design aims to lend more crafted and premium image to the brand. The look is a modern design that…
Mumbai, 20th November 2015 – Today, Sofitel Mumbai BKC launched ‘The Great Maratha Warriors Food Festival’, which pays tribute to their grand legacy and cuisine. The inauguration at Pondichéry Café featured a fascinating exhibition of their rich history and culture including powerful weaponry, el…
There are few properties which are hotels, and then there are some that are a destination. Gateway Resort Damdama is a destination. If you are a corporate honcho, you would have either already been to the property or will go soon on an offsite at this beautiful property by Taj Hotel. The property…
In 2009 I had helped make a presentation on the Indian wine industry that was presented at the Hyatt International Wine awards in Santiago, Chile. This presentation went in depths on the evolution of wine consumption patterns in India and, how in India, wine was considered a pre-event cocktail dr…
