Restaurant reviews, recipes, columns and food stories from across India
With Cyberhub being the new kid on the block so to say when it comes to a hub of food joints, I have been diligently checking out one restaurant after another therein. California Pizza Kitchen is one such restaurant in Cyberhub which had not yet been ticked off in my list and, therefore, I was…
Gurgaon, 1st March’14: Hard Rock Cafe was launched with much fanfare in cyber hub Gurgaon. The launch was limited to media and special invitees and the public launch is expected as soon as their alcohol license is in place. Apart from excellent appetisers, guests witnessed live performances by Ha…
These days it seems there are more reviewers than there are restaurants. Not everyone is a food critic but it doesn’t stop anyone to form their opinion and share it on various online portals and blogs. Gone are the days when only food specialist from leading newspapers will give reviews, now soci…
Now Zambar, Ambience Mall has a strong competitor offering a better time. It is Zambar at Cyberhub. Opened recently, it looks very different from the boat look that has so far been Zambar. Gone is the cluttering Dravidian paraphernalia which has been replaced by colourful South Indian cinema post…
New Delhi, 26th February 2014 – Shiro, a venue that combines the finest Oriental cuisine and innovative cocktails with quality entertainment in association with Jacobs Creek and Brancott Estate presents an exquisite ‘Wine Soiree of Pairing & Partaking’ dinner with Brand Ambassador Steve Meckiff.…
Mumbaiites are an insulated lot and that includes those of us who have shifted from various parts of the country and call Mumbai a home today. Regrettably for us, Maharashtra starts and ends at Mumbai with a random interaction once in a while with a food festival. Hence when I got this opportunit…
Shanghai 30 is a Pan-Asian cuisine restaurant, specializing mostly in Chinese dishes with some Thai, Japanese and other Asian dishes. Situated at Hauz Khas market, it has a seating capacity of 100 covers. The décor consists of zany colours and neon-ish lighting, allegedly mimicking Shanghai’s nig…
When I heard that Nanking’s latest offering in Cyberhub, Gurgaon is not up to the mark, I was worried. The worry was confirmed when I go to Nanking for lunch with my friends from Gurgaon Food Freak group. Upon reaching Nanking, I am informed that the dim sum lunch is not available because the Chi…
It’s wifey time when my wife and I spend some happy moments together without kids, phone and any other irritant. We can go to a pub, a restaurant, coffee shop, spa, movie or anything that gives us happiness. This time we are at Aresa wellness spa at cross point mall in Gurgaon that is to…
Book launches are events which I enjoy attending for two reasons. First, one gets to hear interesting little anecdotes from the author about how the book came about, which are often not mentioned in the book itself. Second, I get to buy a personally autographed copy, which is always special. When…
My love for Keralite cuisine was sadly buried in a corner of my heart after Kairaleeyam restaurant closed down in Delhi a couple of years back. I had tried Kerala Bhawan a couple of times but always came away disappointed. This love was reignited by an innocent comment of a Keralite new to Gurgao…
Godi Huggi, or De-husked Wheat Kheer, is in the list of Indian desserts since time immemorial. It is probably the oldest dessert served, with a minimum of change in taste. During any marriage in the village, long folded carpets, Durries, and blankets would be laid down alongside the wall of the p…
