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Walking down Cyber Hub at Cyber City, Gurgaon, one’s eyes are irresistibly drawn to Yum Yum Cha. The pastel shades of the origami pots placed outside makes one want to peek in and find out what the festivity is all about. Feast is what Yum Yum Cha has to offer in its modestly sized but…
A well-rounded scotch truly arouses interest; and for die-hard aficionados, nothing is finer than single malt. Now couple that with some jazz – hits a very charming note, right? Let’s add some ambrosial delights on a plate – and that is all one needs to set the ball rolling for a wonderful evenin…
The ambience at JW Marriot Juhu always spells grand and classy. At Saffron, the Indian and Awadhi specialty restaurant at JW Marriot, the grandeur and class merges with tradition and completely Nawabi tastes giving birth to Riwaz – a concept that brings back the long forgotten and classiest, tast…
Away from the bustle of malls and market place, The Grand at Vasant Kunj, New Delhi possesses a Mediterranean gem that sings odes to Italian cuisine. IT, the Italian restaurant, boasts a warm and inviting ambience accentuated by ceiling lights that resemble glowing candles perched on wood and sto…
One gets prejudiced by the name or impression that is formed by listening to people who recommend dining out at various eateries. Not that I heard anything negative about The Lalit, Delhi but there hasn’t been much buzz either. I missed many invites by the hotel in the past though I kept going th…
I looked askance upon hearing the name On The Waterfront. Really? In the heart of dusty Delhi where the only major water source, the Yamuna River, is polluted enough that none would want to back it leave alone front it? That is until you step into the restaurant located in Lodhi Hotel. There is w…
Colour has always held significance in food. Tomes have been written both ancient and modern on how colours influence varied aspects of our lives. Dusit Devarana attempts to entice us with a special Independence Day package that includes a tricolour menu for the coming weekend when the nation is…
Farzi Café had created a furor with molecular gastronomy. Then came Masala Library in Mumbai with less of molecular and more of modern cuisine. Now Zorawar Kalra has upped his own standards and created post modern or post molecular Indian Cuisine. Masala Library, a standalone restaurant adjacent…
I had covered Asado during its launch in January last year. At that time, it was positioning itself as India’s first Latin American restaurant. However, going was not easy as the restaurant was consistently facing issues with the archaic Indian customs to get the right ingredients from Latin Amer…
Gaylords needs no introduction to most Mumbaikars, especially those in South Mumbai. Established in 1956, Gaylords is an iconic landmark in itself and is probably one of the first restaurants in Mumbai which served both Indian & Continental dishes along with having a bakery which is at par with a…
Boxpark is Dubai’s hippest new hangout. I like to think of it as the JBR on the other side of town (for those who are familiar with the city geography). This snazzy and vibrant, ‘just over a kilometer’ strip is generously dotted with unique retail experiences and vivid eateries through the distin…
Other than the Khao Suey – one dish soup meal – not many of us know much about Burmese cuisine. Given the location of Burma (now known as Myanmar), its cuisine is influenced by Chinese, Indian and Thai cuisine which most of us love. Burma Burma is a Mumbai based restaurant which has recently opened…
