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The innovative and catchy name “Tally Singh” immediately puts a smile on my face. And the most obvious question that pops up in my mind is – why Talli Singh ? The name, it seems, has been inspired by the logo of Johnnie Walker Whisky and Keshto Mukherjee – he was an actor from yesteryears…
Sanavi is another name of Goddess Lakshmi. The small cafe on the Golf course road near HDFC bank has a very homely feel with a sofa on the corner, relaxing low seating chairs and a TV adorning one of the walls. It looks very similar to anyone’s drawing room but with a small counter that…
The first time I saw Chef Ashish Singh was as a contestant in Masterchef India. During the initial episodes, he seemed to be a weak contestant with low self confidence. However, as the show progressed, Ashish completely transformed into a strong contender and dished out some really good recipes.…
The ‘Nook’ at Vatika Business Park has been in existence for more than a year and even though I have heard some good feedback of the place, I never got an opportunity to visit the place until last Wednesday. The huge space is divided in three sections – Restaurant, Cafe and the party hall. I…
News of Wendy’s opening a new outlet at Cyberhub Gurgaon hardly raises an eyebrow, but when one hears that a QSR (Quick Service Restaurant) chain is also starting to offer wine and beer at its select outlets, then it certainly becomes a talking point. I visited Wendy’s at the new outlet at cyberh…
It was somewhere towards the fag end of 2013 that “Made In Punjab” restaurant opened its doors in DLF Cyber Hub, Gurgaon with a view to showcasing the cuisine of notable regions in the erstwhile Princely State of Punjab such as Amritsar, Lahore and Peshawar. With no shortage of Punjabi food lover…
Used to fiery spices, rich colours and strong flavours of Indian food, it is a challenging task for anyone trying to appeal to such a vibrant Indian palate by promoting a minimalist cuisine that emphasizes on freshness, subtle flavours drawn from the ingredients themselves. Sushi Junction, a new…
I love Korean food and the buffet at the Latest Recipe at Le Meridien, Gurgaon has been one of my favourites. So when I get to know that Le Meridien is hosting a Korean food festival from 1st to 17th April as part of its regular buffet, this is one invite that I just cannot…
Tucked at the back, on an unpretentious corner of Cross Point Mall in DLF Phase 4, Gurgaon is a little nook of a restaurant that serves Kashmiri food. With a sexagenarian chef specializing in tandoori dishes and a youthful owner who is the driving force behind this venture, KhyenChyen meaning “fo…
Vivanta by Taj, Gurgaon recently appointed Chef Arzooman Irani as the new Executive Chef of the hotel. With 22 years of culinary experience tucked under his hat, Chef Irani started his journey with the Taj Group in 2005. Born and brought up in Pune, Chef Arzooman has a Diploma in Hospitality from…
Marryam H Reshii, the well-known food critic, travel writer and author has curated a specially crafted menu expounding the rich flavours and traditional tastes of Kashmiri cuisine at Hotel Le Meridien, Gurgaon. Under the supervision of Waza Rashid who has delighted many a VIP taste buds in the ca…
Having just come back from Europe, my companion and I were looking to lunch at some place serving food other than Italian/European. Global Foyer on Golf Course Road boasted two far-east Asian cuisine restaurants-one Korean and the other Japanese. The Korean one that we entered first, (at random)…
