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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…
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…
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 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…
Mumbai keeps being compared to New York. Here is another one to add to the list of similarities. Breakfast on the go! Desi Deli has come up with this concept for the energetic joggers and cyclists, lazy bachelors and busy yuppies (and oldies like me). Each of their Breakfast On The Go (BOTG) are…
Many years ago, in a small and young town called Mangalore, the Ideal Ice Cream Parlour or the newly opened Café Coffee Day were the only two places that offered cool, fashionable and easy on the pocket options if you were looking to spend some quality time with friends. Over the years, many new…
A meal is worth the time and money, if it retains fond memories even after a long time. I came back from a short trip in Dubai, and it has been almost two months, however the flavours, presentation and service standards are still fresh in my mind. This meal also reinforced my belief that age…
Wikipedia defines Indonesian food as one with intense vibrant flavours due to its 300 plus ethnic groups and various international influences. Hence I was looking forward to getting my tongue titillated and my sinuses activated! We missed the scintillating dance performance by the Bali dancers bu…
Gaylords is a classic Indian restaurant frequented by people across the spectrum from all parts of Mumbai. The restaurant, which opened in 1956, still carries a strong brand and maintains high quality with its service and menu. I love its Punjabi dishes where I find many household staples that ar…
