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Like its short, crisp, monosyllabic yet embracing name “EN” meaning “togetherness” in Japanese, the trendy specialty restaurant located in the heritage Ambawatta complex of Mehrauli, epitomizes the Japanese ethos of superlative experience, reflected in the elegant yet understated décor, attentive…
Having reached the venue famished, Yauatcha anniversary dinner seemed like a dream come true. Right from the soft delectable melt-in-your-mouth dimsum to the tall glass of red dragon cocktail, everything felt like a dream. While the waiters fussed around us and made us feel like kings and queens,…
When philanthropy meets a common man and builds a foundation of society, it gives dignity to the destitute and the underprivileged. Charity without demeaning the other or hurting the dignity of the receiver is the best form. By The Way is one such initiative by Seva Sadan Foundation. Seva Sadan,…
There is a slight nip in the air, and to use a popular catch phrase –winter is coming! In the subdued winters of Mumbai, this is the best time of the year to bring out your grills and host a barbecue on your terrace. However, given the shortage of open space in Mumbai, one is…
Just by the virtue of writing about restaurants and by getting an opportunity to interact with their chefs, managers and owners, I have procured a bit more knowledge about the restaurant industry than an average diner. So far my reviews have mostly been one sided and show a restaurant from the cu…
A huge fan of their earlier chef, it was with more than mere curiosity that I dropped in at Prego, Westin, Gurgaon after having heard that there was a new chef at the helm. A young and youthful Tuscan, Chef Alessandro Breddo came across as unassuming, reticent, a man of few words. Only later, one…
If Eid means tender meat, delicious Nihari and mouthwatering Biryani to you, then Barbeque Nation’s ‘Magic of Mohammed Ali food festival’ is the place where you want to be. The brand, which is known for its elaborate buffet, has brought the magic of Mumbai for their Bangalore foodies. It has recr…
Khar’s quiet and snaking bylanes have known to been home to many things nice, and now this neighbourhood is in for a quite a surprise – a brand new Social opens its doors there, and plays host to the country’s first ever Skate Park inside a restaurant. Roll into this fourth Social outpost in Mumb…
An ultimate tribute to the founder George Smith Brand Ambassador Alex Robertson unveils the new offering from the house of the single malt that started it all! New Delhi, November 06, 2015: WELL BALANCED and INTENSELY SMOOTH. That’s the promise of The Glenlivet Founder’s Reserve, the latest intro…
Biryani is a complete meal in itself, and with the lovely flavors and aroma, it is a preferred choice for house parties after heavy snacks and also is a good option for those dining out. Till few years ago there was no better option to order biryani other than by Viva Hyderabad or Deez (if…
The unruly, zooming, honking traffic, the pot-holed roads, the enveloping dust, all of these become a distant memory once you drive up the path to the oasis called Hyatt Regency, Gurgaon located at Manesar, on the NH8 (Delhi-Jaipur Highway). An enormous building rising amidst the burgeoning citys…
The grand old daddy of the Indian wine scene – Sula celebrated its 15th anniversary with panache past Sunday. The event organized at the rooftop bar Asilo at St. Regis Mumbai saw the who’s who from the Mumbai social scene lining up at the do in their Sunday bests. Apart from pouring some of the…
