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When one has to write about a place one has heard of numerous times and has visited other outlets of the same chain all over the world, one thinks it would be a ‘been there, done that’ experience, so when IFF was invited to review Hard Rock Cafe, Andheri and I was to tag along…
When the name of the place is JW Marriot, the expectation from the place is miles high. The JWM at Sahar was launched in the not too distant past and has lived up to the image the name JWM brings. Set in a 37 acre property, the place spells grandeur and luxury. We were invited…
The Irish house stands proudly in a corner of Pali hill in Bandra west, surrounded a other high and mighty restaurants of the city. The restaurant has long been synonymous with great ales and finger foods. Recently we were invited to check out their new menu and the few hours ordeal was nothing l…
Mumbai has its fair share of weekend getaways in Lonavala, Alibaug, Matheran and others that offer a laid back, relaxed family outing at a resort with some sight seeing options. All of these options have been available for many years. With Adlabs Imagica, Mumbai has an action packed, fun filled w…
When a favourite song plays over and over in your head, you know the atmosphere is already made for a great night! I entered Skyy and the first song that came to mind was Nelly Furtado’s Night is Young. The open to sky restaurant with its tables between the artificial water bodies, full moon, live…
Doing justice and objectively writing about a place for which every known food journalist has written praises and showered accolades, is perhaps one of the biggest challenges I have faced in recent times. Pa Pa Ya is the culprit I refer to in my earlier sentence and a simple search on dear Google…
Most of us would have ordered food to be delivered at home after a long day, with little or no energy left to cook. A tasty, flavorful biryani is a great solution, now available on your smartphone. No longer do you have to open and pour runny, oily food from plastic packets into plates that…
Sundays are the days when I could indulge in some pampering – be it a laid back and relaxing lunch with friends and family or a nice massage to soothe those muscles aching from a long, hectic workweek. A good afternoon spent in good company in a relaxing atmosphere helps prevent Monday morning bl…
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…
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…
