The Idea– In comparison to a European or American, for an Indian passport holder there are relatively lesser options to just backpack and go. The procedure is slightly longer with pre-applying of a visa but that does not mean there aren’t enough worthy options to start with. Mauritius is mostly a honeymoon destination for the…

As mentioned in my earlier post, Soi 11 is the place for all the party and fun in Sukhamvit. The place is like a regular lane during the day but once the sun goes days, it has a completely new look and feel. The lane has a bustling local street-food scene, although it’s not the…

Bangkok is currently split in two broader areas of Silom and Sukhamvit. Silom is the old settlement of city, where more residents stay while Sukhamvit is fairly new, attracts a lot of tourists and newbies and is livelier. Till the mid 90’s Silom used to be the preferred destination for tourists and business hunters but…

Summer has a funny effect on most people; it gets them rolling their eyes with the name of food. I am no different, that was my feeling on being invited by Parinita Samanta, the PR manager for Hyatt Regency New-Delhi; for their cafe’s new summer specific brunch menu. The apprehension was easy, I thought the…

Every artist is unique; there aren’t any 2 artists in the world that would think of painting a white board with the same piece of imagination or 2 sculptors that imagine the same figurine in head before they start carving it out. A chef is an artist of same calibre; everyone would imagine something different…

There’s a double treat at La piazza, Hyatt Regency New-Delhi till the 15th of this month. One of the esteemed Italian chef Alessandro Sandrolini joins back the Indian barrack as Sous-Chef and is serving a 5 course meal. Where every course is paired by a glass of wine personally by Viraj Sawant, the well-known wine…

Continuing from my article of 20th August 2015 titled “Unearthing of the lost” I have a little detail on another dish that was served during the festival called the Kancha Kofta. What is it– This dish was part of erstwhile Mughal cuisine which has faded away now. When it was placed it front of us…

For a country that planted their first ever mango tree in 1986, to consistently falling-off for next 8 years, with failed products. To finally selling a spotless pair of Sun Egg brand mangoes being sold for 2500 USD, Japan has come a full circle with mango cultivation. The hard work, precision and perseverance is quite…

Building a Taj Mahal for your lover is not an option anymore considering the obvious numerous problems but that in no ways stops you from making something real and life-size for the one you care most. Imagine an Indian who settled in far-east Island nation Japan, 30 odd years back and married a local, but…

There’s a double treat at La piazza, Hyatt Regency New-Delhi till the 15th of this month. One of the esteemed Italian chef Alessandro Sandrolini joins back the Indian barrack as Sous-Chef and is serving a 5 course meal. Where every course is paired by a glass of wine personally by Viraj Sawant, the well-known wine…

One major reason for the catastrophic failures of restaurants these days is food not being the priority of the restaurant, which I have reiterated time and again. This has created a certain pattern visible to general eye, people hoard to a new place with glittery interiors and party factors, the chef is nowhere in the…

Continuing with my research on the festival conducted by Chef Ravitej Nath of Oberoi Gurgaon and Osama Jalali, Here is one more piece on a dish named Motia Pulao served on the date of festival. (Link for the festival “Unearthing of the Lost”) What Is It: The dish is simple looking Basmati based Yakhni Pulao…

Continuing from my article of 20th August 2015 titled “Unearthing of the lost” I have a little detail on another dish that was served during the festival called Murgh Zamin Doz. What is it– The term Zamin doz means “inside earth” in Urdu and points in same direction in Arabic as well as Persian. Murgh…

Recently a one day invite only event happened at the Swiss embassy, Chanakyapuri which showcased art installation and theme party by Joel Andrianomearisoa .  This was over his famous sentimental theme which has been widely appreciated in Paris. The Swiss ambassador was present to welcome each guest personally and help them with real Swiss food. It…

Continuing from my article of 20th August 2015 titled “Unearthing of the lost” I have a little detail on another dish that was served during the festival called the Kancha Kofta. What is it– This dish was part of erstwhile Mughal cuisine which has faded away now. When it was placed it front of us…

“Food history is as important as a baroque church. Governments should recognize cultural heritage and protect traditional foods.  A cheese is as worthy of preserving as a sixteenth-century building.” Carlo Petrini Amritsar, The unaccredited culinary capital of India has been making quiet a noise in the culinary circuit. Anywhere you read, the name would just crawl…

Street-food from across the globe

Paan and all the stories crafted in confusion!!

The Street food festival held at TAB, Noida