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    Goa Portuguesa, Andheri West, Mumbai: Missing the essence of Goa
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    Goa Portuguesa, Andheri West, Mumbai: Missing the essence of Goa

    The mere mention of the word Goa evokes memories of endless beaches, shacks, great music, party, carnival and amazing food. Over the years, the food landscapes of Mumbai has seen many versions of Goan restaurants, but one name that has consistently stood its ground over the years, is Goa Portugue…

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    Cinco de Mayo celebrations with Don Angel Tequila at Elbo Room, Mumbai
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    Cinco de Mayo celebrations with Don Angel Tequila at Elbo Room, Mumbai

    I am a big lover of Mexican food – especially Nachos. Not the corn chip and plastic tomato sauce nachos you get at cinemas but the authentic ones served with beef (I’ll accept chicken too), refried beans, guacamole and sour cream that you will get at any Mexican restaurant worth its salt – or teq…

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    French Cookware, Le Creuset Inaugrates Its First Store In Delhi with Vicky Ratnani
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    French Cookware, Le Creuset Inaugrates Its First Store In Delhi with Vicky Ratnani

    Le Creuset, an iconic French cookware brand which is renowned worldwide for its high quality cookware, stoneware, kitchen textiles and wine accessories has opened its first stand alone flagship store in Select Citywalk, Saket. For the first time, Delhi will witness the complete range of Le Creuse…

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    Lessons in Sushi Making by Chef Masayoshi Kazato @ Sheraton, Delhi
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    Lessons in Sushi Making by Chef Masayoshi Kazato @ Sheraton, Delhi

    If you thought that Sushi was simply clubbing together rice and raw fish, you could not be more wrong. There is so much that goes behind turning out that perfect piece, that Sushi making has been elevated into something of an art form. Sometime back, I got a chance to attend an International Sush…

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    Sunday Champagne Brunch at SEN5ES, Pullman, Gurgaon
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    Sunday Champagne Brunch at SEN5ES, Pullman, Gurgaon

    Almost two years ago I visited SEN5ES (Read previous experience) at Pullman to try their lunch buffet and was impressed. Since then I have been to Pullman couple of times to La Riviera but somehow never visited SEN5ES. While it now offers champagne Sunday brunch, I cannot resist the temptation. T…

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    Rendezvouz with French Cusine: Chef Matteo Girelli @Sofitel BKC, Mumbai
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    Rendezvouz with French Cusine: Chef Matteo Girelli @Sofitel BKC, Mumbai

    I started cooking at the age of 10, at that age, I would just throw in random ingredients till I would get the desired taste and present my dish. Over the years, when I pursued my cooking course, I was introduced to a legend and his works. Auguste Escoffier, since then, has been my…

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    Pizza Express, Mumbai: Easter Special Menu – Attractive pricing, unpleasant execution.
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    Pizza Express, Mumbai: Easter Special Menu – Attractive pricing, unpleasant execution.

    It is quite common for a restaurant to roll out attractive offers once in a while to keep people excited and interested. Promotions help to bring back regulars and attract the first timers. Always a fan of the Pizza Express quality, quantity and services, it was but natural for me to try their Ea…

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    Four Food, Thaltej, Ahmedabad
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    Four Food, Thaltej, Ahmedabad

    When one utters the words ‘South Indian cuisine’ what is it that comes to mind? Vadas, Idlis, Sambhar, Uttapams, Dosas of various types, perhaps curd rice, tomato and tamarind rice? Well, this is what used to be me a few years ago, till I was introduced to the variants of south Indian food. And w…

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    Mothers day brunch at Tilt All Day

    Mother’s Day is the day we make all moms feel extra special, and what better way to do it than by treating them to the delectable weekly brunch at Tilt All Day on Sunday, May 11th. This delightful all day diner at Kamala Mills invites you from noon to 4 pm to celebrate this special…

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    Santés @ Le Méridian, New Delhi
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    Santés @ Le Méridian, New Delhi

    The invitation from Le Méridian New Delhi said it was the debut of “New European Inspired Sips and Sound”, an apéritif based event called Santés, which coincided with the unveiling of a new 24 hour hotel soundtrack curated by the French Bossa Nova band Nouvelle Vague. There is something about the…

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    Summer Menu at Lodi – The Garden Restaurant, Delhi: Nature’s Bounty
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    Summer Menu at Lodi – The Garden Restaurant, Delhi: Nature’s Bounty

    Lodi – The Garden Restaurant was established in 2001. There is no other restaurant in Delhi NCR that is situated in such lush surroundings that too in the centre of Delhi. Situated right inside Lodi Gardens, the restaurant is a natural extension of the densely woody Lodi Gardens. It is my favouri…

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    Artusi, M Block GK-2, Delhi: The New Italian Star
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    Artusi, M Block GK-2, Delhi: The New Italian Star

    Today was one of those days when I had one of my best Italian meal in Delhi that too when I went without any expectations. Artusi has just opened in M block GK market and along with my lovely friend, Priya, I went to check it out. Named after an Italian banker cum businessman (Pollegrino…

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