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Certain kinds of places are meant to be enjoyed on certain kinds of days. For instance, thenewly opened Project at the Park Balucchi, nestled deep in the heart of the Deer Park in HauzKhas, is meant for those post rain, monsoon-y days of this city – when everything around you seems fresh and dewy…
The news of the opening of the new Pizza Express outlet in Ambience Mall, Gurgaon was met with glee at home. Fans of their excellent pizzas since the days of Ansal Plaza we couldn’t wait to try them out and did so recently. The décor at their Ambience mall outlet was stark, airy and light…
As I disembark from my car to attend the African food festival at Barbeque Nation, I am greeted by a parking attendant who has got a cricketer look alike sun screen all over his face. It left me wondering why the guy was most oblivious to the looks he was getting. Then we approach the…
Andheri East area in Mumbai has the distinction of having the maximum number of five star hotels in Mumbai but somehow, the food offerings in these hotels barring a handful are not that well known. The Leela Hotel at Airport Road is one such example; despite having the world renowned Le Cirque in…
The image of cherry blossoms in spring brings one particular country to our minds – Japan. Known for their simplicity, minimalism and accent on balance in every aspect of life, the Japanese have carried over the same sensibilities to food which Guppy by ai has attempted to transfer to the dusty,…
The one thing that strikes you as soon as you step out from the lift Into the B-Bar is the very Asian décor-from the huge waiting area outside to the interiors inside. The restaurant is spread over 16000 square foot, with a 160 cover giving one a feeling of luxurious space. We were greeted at…
Walking distance from the Andheri Station (Eastern side), in the lanes of Teligali, lies this lounge cum restaurant which recently opened under a new management with a new name – Zouk (Earlier, part of the hotel-Imperial Palace)– and a completely revamped menu. I went there on the 1st of April wh…
Earlier this year, right before the beef ban and all its related hoopla hit the press, we visited Bandra’s Smokehouse Deli to try out their new menu. While I’ve been to Smokehouse on a couple of occasions before and loved their hand drawn walls, the bread baskets and their cheesecakes, their opti…
After a work induced break from reviews, I was finally heading to my first review in three months. I chose the Amritsari Food Festival at the Sofitel on this occasion.
Given that Parsis lived in Gujarat for several years and adopted most of their customs, it is perceived that Parsi and Gujarati food is quite similar. Except that one is purely non vegetarian while the other is the complete opposite.
Impromptu not only qualifies as one but with its beautiful, laid back exteriors, it can also be a great spot for romantic couples. The huge space will ensure that one get his privacy.
There was a time when the week wasn’t complete without the launch of a new cupcake or froyo place. Thankfully, those times are over and we are back to celebrating patisseries that make real desserts and not just toppings! Tucked away in a little by lane of Bandra is one such gem called The Mystery…
