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Tucked away in Western Asia in between Turkey, Iran and Georgia is the tiny nation of Armenia with a population of just about 3 million. Interestingly, there is a larger diaspora of Armenians, numbering about 8 million, outside of Armenia in various countries around the world including India. How…
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…
Like its short, crisp, monosyllabic yet embracing name “EN” meaning “togetherness” in Japanese, the trendy specialty restaurant located in the heritage Ambawatta complex of Mehrauli, epitomizes the Japanese ethos of superlative experience, reflected in the elegant yet understated décor, attentive…
Having reached the venue famished, Yauatcha anniversary dinner seemed like a dream come true. Right from the soft delectable melt-in-your-mouth dimsum to the tall glass of red dragon cocktail, everything felt like a dream. While the waiters fussed around us and made us feel like kings and queens,…
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…
A huge fan of their earlier chef, it was with more than mere curiosity that I dropped in at Prego, Westin, Gurgaon after having heard that there was a new chef at the helm. A young and youthful Tuscan, Chef Alessandro Breddo came across as unassuming, reticent, a man of few words. Only later, one…
If Eid means tender meat, delicious Nihari and mouthwatering Biryani to you, then Barbeque Nation’s ‘Magic of Mohammed Ali food festival’ is the place where you want to be. The brand, which is known for its elaborate buffet, has brought the magic of Mumbai for their Bangalore foodies. It has recr…
Biryani is a complete meal in itself, and with the lovely flavors and aroma, it is a preferred choice for house parties after heavy snacks and also is a good option for those dining out. Till few years ago there was no better option to order biryani other than by Viva Hyderabad or Deez (if…
The unruly, zooming, honking traffic, the pot-holed roads, the enveloping dust, all of these become a distant memory once you drive up the path to the oasis called Hyatt Regency, Gurgaon located at Manesar, on the NH8 (Delhi-Jaipur Highway). An enormous building rising amidst the burgeoning citys…
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…
