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Those of us who have been fed on a regular diet of Hollywood movies cannot escape the inference to Vietnam through the Indochina war. Vietnam often figures strongly as central theme; may it be the horror of Platoon and Apocalpse Now or the reality of Fourth of July. But then it also inspired movi…
A wonderful initiative was recently organized by the NGO “The Smile Foundation” where they used a food based event as their fund raising activity along with celebrity chef Vikas Khanna. The format of the event was quite unique with some of the top CEOs from the corporate world coming together to…
The history of Mumbai can be traced back all the way to the 2nd century though recorded history mentions it somewhere around the 9th century. Early Arab travellers write about a place full of greenery and wildlife on the eastern outskirts of Mumbai around the 9th century, locals called it Chemula…
There has never been a better or worse time to open a pizzeria in Mumbai. While pizzas have been growing in popularity, at least four new pizzerias have opened in the city within the last month leaving Mumbaikars spoilt for choice. Joining the fray is newly launched Francesco’s Pizzeria in Phoeni…
The mere mention of the word Goa evokes memories of endless beaches, shacks, great music, party, carnival and amazing food. Over the years, the food landscapes of Mumbai has seen many versions of Goan restaurants, but one name that has consistently stood its ground over the years, is Goa Portugue…
I am a big lover of Mexican food – especially Nachos. Not the corn chip and plastic tomato sauce nachos you get at cinemas but the authentic ones served with beef (I’ll accept chicken too), refried beans, guacamole and sour cream that you will get at any Mexican restaurant worth its salt – or teq…
I started cooking at the age of 10, at that age, I would just throw in random ingredients till I would get the desired taste and present my dish. Over the years, when I pursued my cooking course, I was introduced to a legend and his works. Auguste Escoffier, since then, has been my…
It is quite common for a restaurant to roll out attractive offers once in a while to keep people excited and interested. Promotions help to bring back regulars and attract the first timers. Always a fan of the Pizza Express quality, quantity and services, it was but natural for me to try their Ea…
Mother’s Day is the day we make all moms feel extra special, and what better way to do it than by treating them to the delectable weekly brunch at Tilt All Day on Sunday, May 11th. This delightful all day diner at Kamala Mills invites you from noon to 4 pm to celebrate this special…
Summers for me meant freedom, grand mom’s great food, lots of laughter and MANGOES! Childhood memory is filled with large sacks and baskets of mangoes coming home and they being spread under the large four poster beds on a bed of hay, covered with more hay and newspaper until they were ripe to be…
A Bambaiya Foodie needs no introduction to the taste and charms of one of the finest Seafood Restaurants in Mumbai – GAJALEE, Vile Parle East. We have been regulars there for the last 15 yrs and we swear by the place. Whether to celebrate a special occasion or to entertain foreign, NRI and out-st…
The food scenario in India has never been more active, with more and more people getting involved in many innovative ways. Social media too plays a major part in the popularizing of this wave. Cuisines from far off lands are making their presence felt on the tables of an Indian diner. New and inn…
