It’s easy to picture what a rainy Sunday evening in most Indian households looks like—the TV is probably playing old classics from a YouTube playlist, while the family is gathered around the window, sipping on the warm cups of tea, accompanied by evening snacks. An uncle is reminiscing about the kind of monsoons they had… Continue reading A Hot Plate Of Nostalgia
If you ask us, life is all about taking risks, especially when it comes to eating. And chances are, that when you are home alone, you eat pretty strange things that don’t have a name. You may have a penchant for Cheetos with milk. Or worse, you secretly love pineapple on your pizza. No matter… Continue reading 8 weird but amazing food combinations you need to try
If there’s one change Upasana Kamineni Konidela would like everyone to adopt, it would be to healthy eating habits. As the vice chairperson of CSR for Apollo Hospitals Group and managing director of Apollo Life (a wellness solution provider), her work has touched several lives—from educating corporate companies on wellbeing practices to creating self-sustaining health… Continue reading Upasana Kamineni Konidela on healthy eating habits to adopt
You secretly look forward to it. You sorta dress up for it. You probably even wear a swipe of lipstick under that mask. But then you step into a grocery store with that stiff smell of sanitizer wafting through the air, and another mask-clad human manning the aisles tells you that the one ingredient you’ve… Continue reading Peek into India’s favourite nutritionists’ pantries
Are you still whisking away that coffee powder in the hope that it will fluff up? Or perhaps, you’re peeking into your oven to watch that 17th batch of banana bread rise? If you’re doing any of this, it’s time to stop. Move over folks, because pancake cereal is here. And here’s a fun fact:… Continue reading Move over dalgona coffee, pancake cereal is the newest quarantine trend
Have you started making lists of everything you’re going learn during the lockdown? Then allow us give you some major inspo via food Instagrammers from around the world. There’s no Zomato-ing it now, so put on your chef’s hat, and get started! 1. If you are just starting out and rely on someone else to… Continue reading 6 Instagram food accounts for your next meal inspiration
I woke up to a text message from a dear friend with the tragic news. Our mutual friend, the celebrated Indian chef Floyd Cardoz, died in New Jersey earlier that day of complications related to Covid-19. I sat there stunned on the edge of my bed holding my phone rereading the text again and again.… Continue reading Remembering Chef Floyd Cardoz: “He had a way of making you feel like a long lost friend”
In the middle of the newly opened Eau Bar at The Oberoi in Marine Drive, Mumbai, golden foliage of an intricate metal tree at the center will catch your eye, which sets the overall tone for the bar: ultra-luxe and modern. The bar gives you a view of the Queen’s Necklace at Marine Drive, and… Continue reading The Eau Bar offers luxe cocktails, a breathtaking view and delicious food
As a young Delhi boy, Chef Himanshu Saini was always intrigued with the different types of smoky aromas that would whift out of his mother’s kitchen. Soon, curiosity got the better of him and his mother became his first instructor; and her kitchen, his gateway into the culinary world. After training under the legendary chef… Continue reading Chef Himanshu Saini of Trèsind, Dubai, is telling stories of India through his menu at Dubai Restaurant Week
If you’ve visited the plush Ambawatta complex in Mehrauli—situated in the heart of South Delhi and home to some of the finest designer outlets and eateries—you will find a sign that says Ditas. The newest addition to the shopping place is a European restaurant and trust us, you will fall in love with it immediately,… Continue reading Mushroom stroganoff, pork ribs and sorbets—sample the best of European cuisine at Ditas in Delhi
If you’re looking for a place to head to for your next weekly binge, look no further than Romano’s. Located at the JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, this culinary treasure serves authentic Italian home style fare and has recently been nominated in the much sought-after Marriott Asia Pacific Top 52 Restaurants List. To celebrate this achievement,… Continue reading Looking for comfort food? JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar has got you covered
For 15 years, Olive has remained the go-to place for Delhiites. To celebrate all these years of culinary excellence, the rustic restaurant in Mehrauli recently launched its #15andFabulous winter menu. The new menu is a Mediterranean mosaic of sorts, while giving a modern twist to classic dishes. Many of the delicacies use produce like Nagaland… Continue reading Olive’s #15andFabulous menu is perfect for a cozy winter meal
For Chaahat Jain, the brainchild behind the Italian eatery Tera Vita, food was her frenemy. During her pre-teens, people constantly told her how she was larger than other kids her age so she started hating the idea of eating anything at all. “My mother would bring food for me, but I would ask her… Continue reading From cozy pastas to baked eggplant dishes, Tera Vita serves sumptuous Italian food
Delhi-based The Kimono Club makes you recall cult films like Memoirs of a Geisha (2015) and Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love (2000). The interiors bring out an unlikely marriage between old-school glamour and a new-age set up complete with swanky disco balls along with hip music. The swanky interiors Perhaps this is the… Continue reading Kickstart the party season at The Kimono Club in Delhi
Known for the Kitchen Garden and Suzette-The Creperie, the two founders-Jeremie Sabbagh and Antonia Achache and their partner Pierre Labail recently opened the Suzette Bakery in Bandra, Mumbai. This outlet, like its counterparts, has a modern, Parisian vibe, a collection of handmade artisanal bread and desserts and a range of teas and coffees. Now, we… Continue reading 4 breads that will make you rethink your decision to go gluten-free
If sleep deprivation is turning you into a grouchy zombie on more mornings than your colleagues are okay with, it’s time to make some changes to your daily diet. The right foods can help you sleep better and recharge your body. Here are 5 common foods that will help you reduce the tossing and turning… Continue reading Struggling to fall asleep? These 5 foods will help you get a good night’s rest
From lip-smacking platters to sensational burgers and pizzas, Kiki’s catering has a lot to offer to foodies in Mumbai. Birthed as an iconic café in Alibaug-Mandwa Jetty, Kiki’s journey from Alibaug to Mumbai (Worli) has been as exceptional and diverse as the food on their menu. Celebrating his love for the culinary arts, founder Nitin… Continue reading Five reasons why you need to order from Kiki’s at your next house party
Driven by design, the Moxy Times Square hotel is cut for the sophisticated modern day traveller, and caters to them too – its central, hip, glitzy and affordable. Want proof? Stop by the rooftop bar Magic Hour any night and you’ll see the city’s cool crowd converge for cocktails. An added bonus: celebrity tattoo artist… Continue reading Meet Moxy Times Square, New York’s sexiest hotel
There’s never a dull day in the city of dreams. Here, we curate the best events taking place this weekend so you can make the most of your downtime. Take a friend along, make it a date, or go by yourself—there’s plenty to soak in. Marvel at the Sunday Brunch Feast Do brunch right at… Continue reading All the best things to do in Mumbai this weekend
If you find yourself craving something sweet, salty or crunchy between 3:30 pm to 5 pm, you’re one of the many people experiencing something called the ‘universal carbohydrate craving’. While the reasons for this are debatable, our p.m. temptations are not. We all know and understand that snacking isn’t the culprit; it’s what you eat.… Continue reading Afternoon hunger pangs are real—here’s how to keep them in check
If you were around during Mumbai’s great culinary boom circa the mid-2000s, you’ve definitely eaten a dish by chef Alex Sanchez, who helmed the kitchen at one of the city’s front-runners of chic global cuisine. Now, after a few years of soul-searching, Sanchez is back in the bay, this time with his own establishment, called Americano. Located in Kala… Continue reading Chef Alex Sanchez throws open the doors to his new Mumbai restaurant
