Kolkata became the center of the cultural, political, and economic life of the country from the time the British Empire made it their capital in 1772. From being the administrative headquarters of the British to the playground for the freedom struggle that ensued, the “city of joy” has […]
A little-known fact I got to know about Einstein while travelling in Switzerland was that he and Charlie Chaplin were friends. It’s not the type of information one comes across randomly, and in my case, my curiosity peaked when Einstein’s wax figure popped up at Chaplin’s World in […]
Sitting cross-legged amidst his confectioneries he was starting to get impatient. “Aap rehne he do, nahi bechni aur kachori aapko” (leave it now, I don’t want to sell any more kachoris to you) he said with slight irritation. There was no anger in his words, only his speech […]
Gollu Rao is the quintessential roadside dhaba; A few trucks stationed outside, the odd car with weary travelers taking a break from their journey, and us, city dwellers out for the day.
With a modern chic décor comprising of soothing whites and grays, comfortable padded seating, and cool gentle lighting, it’s easy to mistake Sublym, at first glance, for a club. Motorized blinds that create a partition between tables, furniture and lights that are classy, and music at a conversational […]
There’s a mini food revolution happening in Birmingham. It started a few years back with food festivals becoming a regular occurrence which has over time slowly developed into a number of standalone and “corporate” food establishments opening their doors. Brindleyplace has had a few turnovers with old favourites […]
A cute novelty “coffee shop” if there ever was one. The offerings are as tiny in number as the property they are made in – although sufficient if like me you get irritated with establishments trying to please everyone and every taste – but it’s the ingenuity behind […]
Food trucking has become a game of hide and seek. While the trucks move from one place to another, it is left to us, the customers, to try and find them in order to satiate our hunger. One day while driving around the exterior of Sector 29 market […]
Gordon Ramsay, Marco Pierre White, Anthony Bourdain, Joe Bastianich are but some of the “celebrity chefs” rotating their presence on our TV screens right now. They’ve changed the way we cook and have made chefs into rock-stars of an international level. Gordon Ramsay, probably the most “visible” amongst […]
The food industry has changed rapidly over the last few months in Gurgaon. Sector 29 which has become a haven for pub-like restaurants – amongst others – has a new restaurant opening almost every month especially in the ground floors of what till only last year were hotel […]
“It took us 10 hours” said a friend. “9 hours minimum” said another. Our family “Holi week” holiday was already booked – Non-refundable. This was going to be the first time my littlest one – aged 2 years – would be officially going on a vacation. The benefit […]
The South African chain that has been in the news for their multi-couloured burgers has finally opened its doors in Gurgaon (Sector 29). With smell of fresh paint still lingering in the air, and no other interesting place that would allow kids on a Saturday evening – you’d […]
A cafe you may think depicts a quaint, colourful, airy eating space that serves a small collection of freshly baked food along with varieties of tea and coffee. So, don’t be shocked if you find the exact opposite of this pretty picture with Warehouse Cafe. Situated on the […]
No one likes to be proved wrong. I’m no different. The only exception though is when the matter revolves around food, especially if it’s good food. I’m not a big fan of all the so-called self-brewing bars that have been a rave for the last couple of years […]
A 40-odd minute drive on the NH 8, towards Jaipur, from Gurgaon’s HUDA Metro Station, is all it takes to reach the famous Old Rao Dhaba. As you leave the high rises of Gurgaon (or Lutyen’s Delhi if that’s where you’re coming from) behind, you realize that the […]
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