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My inquisitiveness for Monkey Bar started even before it hit Delhi. A popular gastro-pub in Bangalore, our reviewer in Bangalore, Aparna, came back with a rating of 4.5/5 for the breakfast menu after a string of low ranking reviews from her. Even our Mumbai reviewer, Suprio Bose, was very appreci…
The Lower Parel area of Mumbai is probably one of the most colourful areas as far as Food and Hangout places are concerned. At the same time it is also one of the most iconic office spaces in town. Most of the South Mumbai offices have shifted base from Nariman Point to Lower Parel, making…
Post the year 2000, Shopping malls in India made a huge appearance and the weekend panorama for the public changed in a dramatic way where everyone started to spend a major amount of their free time in Shopping malls around their respective cities. Restaurateurs took notice of the phenomena and s…
Being a food blogger has its advantages. There are limited duration yet interesting food events that one can miss in a blink. Getting to know about them first makes one plan in advance and not only cherish them, but the quality of time that one gets to spend with the specialty chef at times also…
Gurgaon galleria market is fast becoming the hub for themed eateries, with interesting and refreshing themes. Nestling amongst them is café wanderlust, a vegetarian traveller’s café with an informal, low seating, bean bags, rocking chairs, and travel books, and posters. This café is a dream child…
Zura, a bistro and bakery, has been soldiering on since it began operations a couple of years ago in Sector 29 SCO, which is also known as the restaurant supermarket of Gurgaon. I am here at the invitation of the proprietor and master baker Nidhi Wadhwa to preview Zura’s winter menu. I ask Nidhi…
A wintery moonlit night, a super white upholstered dim candle lit table, sound of flowing water, live music in the background and to top it all, the table under a huge natural tree. If this is not the perfect setting for a great evening then perhaps the beautiful company and the food that comes f…
As the Indians increasingly embrace to enjoy wine, the wine companies get ready to roll out newer events to introduce the niceties of this mystical drink to consumers. I was particularly excited to have received an invitation to attend a “Wine in Food” event organized by Seagram’s Nine Hills Wine…
If I were to go back in time and look for a place, in my college or early career days to chill with friends, to have a quick sumptuous bite and not dent my wallet too much – Pronto would be the place! Today if I needed a meal for my family which has diverse…
I can live day in and day out on seafood alone. One sacrifice I have had to make living in Delhi has been to deprive myself of fresh fish and seafood. A visit to the Blue water grill at Rajouri Garden takes care of that. Because here lies a treasure trove of fish that still…
The invitation email from Taj Palace says “Chef Oberoi unveils the innovative new menu and his book”, and I am thrilled to be invited. Executive Chef Hemant Oberoi is a legend at the Taj, and I have so far not had the opportunity to taste his creations. Excited and hungry, I reach the venue, all…
After a major marathon work session of two weeks, I found myself with my team in Bangalore on a Saturday afternoon wrapping up my work. A quick message to Pawan Soni and a second opinion from Ruma Singh lead me to this popular Bangalore joint with my team to celebrate the successful completion of…
