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Pluck, a modern take on fine dining where stuffy, stiff upper lip is replaced by freshness, artistry and warmth is the new nouvelle cuisine restaurant at Hotel Pullman, Aero city. The glow and freshness that permeates in the décor is duplicated in its food offerings, which in itself is an attempt…
I strongly believe people are divided into 2 broad categories depending on their preference of the hot drink – Tea and Coffee. I am a Tea person. I love my morning black cup of sugarless tea as much as the strong milk tea with my breakfast. I come from Assam and have grown up in…
Andheri West in Mumbai is fast becoming a potent food and beverage hub in the Western Suburbs. Before any of these new food hubs could open, it was the home to a shopping mall which boasted of the highest footfall in Mumbai in those days. Despite having such a great footfall, Infiniti Mall in And…
The bylanes of Bandra are well known for their small hole in the wall eateries; Desi Deli is one of the recent ones to join this club. Located on Chapel Road, right across Saltwater Café, it is surrounded by many eateries of all shapes and size. The eatery with its al fresco dining area, is…
Ruchira Hoon is an old friend and though I know she is multi-faceted in as much as she wears different hats as a blogger, journalist, cook, marketeer and event curator, I never knew she is a chef-consultant too for many restaurants. And when she calls me for a food tasting at Dirty Apron in Safda…
Haveli Dharampura is a story of someone’s vision and dream. A building in the narrow by lanes of Chandni Chowk which displayed extreme signs of dilapidation was seen as the Taj Mahal of Delhi by a visionary. But this was a dream which many did not agree with! Not even his daughter who couldn’t be…
I last visited JW Marriott, Delhi over two years ago when it had just opened and while I loved the food and the spread, service was amiss that time. This Valentine’s Day I revisited K3, the all-day dining food theatre at JW Marriott. The restaurant is buzzing with guests and I soon see the entire…
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…
The Bar Terminal was a surprise, a pleasant surprise, one that took me back in time and space by many years. During my engineering days in Bangalore, many a places were electric, exciting and entertaining despite their locations. The Bar Terminal is a must visit spot in South Mumbai, even if it i…
When a restaurant makes you want to change your residence, that’s when you realize you are totally sold on the place. Reunion Bar & Kitchen is a small joint with a big heart. Tucked away in a corner on a busy Mahim junction, the exteriors and surroundings belie its aspiration. With a dance floor,…
When asked whether I’d like to review All Stir Fry, Andheri, which opened mid November, I said a yes with no hesitation whatsoever as I had been visiting the one at Colaba for years together now and had even celebrated many personal milestones there. My review buddy was my 21 year old son, a young…
