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The Big F Awards Celebrates Culinary and Hospitality Excellence at its 13th Edition A rigorous, independent evaluation process continues to define the credibility of The Big F Awards New Delhi, 10th September: The 13th edition of The Big F Awards concluded at The Westin, Gurgaon, bringing togethe…
Most seafood menus try to impress you with ingredients. This one at Le Cirque wins you over with how those ingredients are treated. Even before the first course arrives, the space sets the tone. Warm lighting, plush seating, white table cloth, and that open kitchen quietly at work. It feels luxur…
I am not sure who, but someone somewhere said – “A well-plated and presented dish is a love letter to the palate, capturing the heart with every bite” Food has to be tasty, and that’s the bottom-line but it is no secret that we eat with our eyes first. And that is where plating and…
In the dynamic world of gastronomy, a fascinating trend is unfolding: the ascent of home chefs transitioning into the professional sphere, offering a taste of home to professionals far from their roots. This trend not only reshapes the culinary landscape but also enriches the dining experience fo…
After watching Kangana Ranaut’s movie, “Queen,” which includes a scene where she stays in a hostel, I was intrigued and mentally noted to experience it at least once. This opportunity arose when I was traveling alone for work in Milan for a few days. Since my wife isn’t keen on such experiences,…
We’ve long known Milan as the fashion capital of the world. The city’s Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, a luxury shopping complex, is home to many big designer brands. However, Northern Italy offers much more than just Milan’s Duomo. Boasting a history dating back to 753 BC and inhabited for over 850,…
Old Delhi is a foodie paradise, especially in areas like Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid, where hidden gems await. I’ve been exploring food walks in the area long before it became popular. During Navratras, my friend Rajesh Tara led us to some vegetarian places, and I blindly followed. When you fre…
Bukhara, the iconic restaurant at ITC Maurya New Delhi, recently celebrated 45 years of success, and I had the pleasure of joining the festivities. As I immersed myself in the celebration, one question lingered on my mind: Is Bukhara truly the most iconic restaurant in India? Bukhara undoubtedly…
In the era of millets and a focus on organic foods, one area that has seen little change is non-vegetarian consumption. Unfortunately, the quality of meats consumed has declined in terms of nutritional content. Where our forefathers consumed free-range chicken and fish, today we consume artificia…
It was many years ago, at Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai that I had my first good cocktail. The kind that still makes me smile. A green apple martini. Served in a delicate martini glass, pale green colour with that flavour and tang of a fresh green apple. Something that I stuck to, the entire time…
“Bachche chai nahi peete!” “Chai peene se rang kaala ho jaayega.“ I grew up listening to these two sentences whenever I expressed a wish to try the lightly fragrant, pale brown beverage. The rebellious mind wanted to object but every time, I suppressed the itch to question. The closest I came to…
Life in big cities comes with a lot of choices and privileges. The mad rush to be somewhere and fast pace living leaves one fatigued and then one looks for a break. A getaway! Courtyard by Marriott Aravali Resort at Faridabad ticks all the boxes for that perfect weekend, urban retreat. Luxuriousl…
