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Being a food blogger has its advantages. There are limited duration yet interesting food events that one can miss in a blink. Getting to know about them first makes one plan in advance and not only cherish them, but the quality of time that one gets to spend with the specialty chef at times also…
A wintery moonlit night, a super white upholstered dim candle lit table, sound of flowing water, live music in the background and to top it all, the table under a huge natural tree. If this is not the perfect setting for a great evening then perhaps the beautiful company and the food that comes f…
As the Indians increasingly embrace to enjoy wine, the wine companies get ready to roll out newer events to introduce the niceties of this mystical drink to consumers. I was particularly excited to have received an invitation to attend a “Wine in Food” event organized by Seagram’s Nine Hills Wine…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
Ingredients of a successful restaurant — delicious food, impeccable service, great location, absorbing interiors, good music, unique concept! While it would be difficult to find a place that shall have perfected all of the above but there could be a few restaurants that can boast to have attained…
It was a sheer coincidence that I met Vikram Achanta, Founder of Tulleeho, at a wine launch event being hosted at US Embassy. We were meeting after almost half a decade and next few minutes we ended up discussing about the growing importance of wine knowledge in the social circuit. It is as impor…
There are restaurants that provide good food, then there are restaurants that provide good experience. I am happy to find one that balances both aspects of dining with ease and finesse. Welcome to Rasovara – the high quality thali by Rajdhani. Priced at Rs 630 per head, it is surely not for the f…
