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The saviors of unpretentious taste have arrived & the battle lines are drawn with cheese. Dude Food promises to eradicate the political correctness from Delhi’s food scene.Everything on the menu is deliciously honest & will surely offend some anorexic & ‘balanced’ critics, paranoid by the calorie…
If I were to go back in time and look for a place, in my college or early career days to chill with friends, to have a quick sumptuous bite and not dent my wallet too much – Pronto would be the place! Today if I needed a meal for my family which has diverse…
I can live day in and day out on seafood alone. One sacrifice I have had to make living in Delhi has been to deprive myself of fresh fish and seafood. A visit to the Blue water grill at Rajouri Garden takes care of that. Because here lies a treasure trove of fish that still…
One of the most common phrases that I have heard is ‘Like Father, Like Son’. This may be an example of male chauvinism. Women have done so much better in most fields, and my meeting with Juliette & Marie Monmousseau is just a case in point. Daughters of Patrice Monmousseau, Managing Director of B…
The invitation email from Taj Palace says “Chef Oberoi unveils the innovative new menu and his book”, and I am thrilled to be invited. Executive Chef Hemant Oberoi is a legend at the Taj, and I have so far not had the opportunity to taste his creations. Excited and hungry, I reach the venue, all…
After a major marathon work session of two weeks, I found myself with my team in Bangalore on a Saturday afternoon wrapping up my work. A quick message to Pawan Soni and a second opinion from Ruma Singh lead me to this popular Bangalore joint with my team to celebrate the successful completion of…
Where once was the Claridges at Surajkund, Faridabad, now stands Taj Vivanta, Surajkund. It was a perfect evening. We reach the venue at 7:30 PM. The splendid combination of Fire and water welcome the guests and it creates a mesmerizing ambience right from the lobby of the hotel. Hotel interiors…
THE SET My first memory of Sun-n Sand is attending a Wedding when I was about 8 or 9. Since then several of my visits have just been a blur to either meet a friend visiting or getting a quick bite in its sea-side Coffee shop – Aqua. Nothing remarkable! But not this one; Haochi’s…
New Delhi – India, 10 December 2013 – It could not get more stylish, glamorous and full of wit as Rukn Luthra, Managing Director, Remy Cointreau – Indian sub-continent and Gulf and famous designer duo Shivan and Narresh jointly hosted a gala evening in honour of Alfred Cointreau, the member of 6t…
Bangalore, 11th December 2013: Pongal is a harvest festival celebrated at the end of the harvest season. Pongal marks the beginning of the northward journey of the Sun from its southernmost-limit, a movement traditionally referred to as uttarayana. It coincides with the festival Makara Sankranthi…
Wine enthusiasts are still few in India and it is not surprising to see the current low penetration and volumes of wine. One of the key factors that have constrained wine growth is the heavy taxes that are levied in India. One institution that has done well to popularize wine is Delhi Wine Club,…
The winter sun is best enjoyed with a lavish spread of delicious food on your plate. There is no better day than a Sunday to enjoy this experience. Connoisseurs of good grub and great wine have a reason to rejoice as The Claridges Garden at The Claridges New Delhi announces its Sunday brunch 17th…
