The first thing that pops into my head when I think about Hyderabad is the Biriyani- mind blowing, delicious Biriyani. This is not just because I am a food lover, generally the first thing that any Indian can talk...
The Kallu Shop Experience
Toddy (in English), Kallu (in Kerala), Sur (in Goa), Kali (in Tulu), Thati Kallu (in Andhra Pradesh), many names, but all point to the same- an alcoholic beverage created from the sap of coconut palms...
"It is in our nature to want more, especially when it comes to food.
We don't know when to stop and frankly I don't think we should either."
Some of the most embarrassing times are when your loved ones narrate stories...
Glocal Junction
For a food lover, perhaps the greatest challenge is to satisfy his/her own taste buds. We ourselves decide which restaurant to visit based on what food we like. Today, I may feel like having Thai food and so I would...
For the love of Chef Inam's Steak house
2012- OK! I am not here to prophesize the end of the world (something Roland Emmerich did with his movie 2012), instead I am here to tell you about a narrative.
" To me no...
Weekend Getaway to Grand Mercure, Mysuru.
Mysuru (or Mysore) is a popular honeymoon destination in South India. It is home to the famous Mysuru Palace and also the magnificent 10-day Dussehra festival. The first time I ever heard about Mysuru...
Sunday Brunch at N-Grill
After having an amazing experience at District-N, I decided to visit this place-which again is owned by N3 Enterprises. I read that N-Grill was popular for their 'Sunday Brunch' and so decided to visit. N-Grill is located...
We have all been to Absolute Barbecues and their close competitor Barbeque Nation- both restaurant chains have no doubt given birth to two different concepts in the food industry. The former represents itself as India's first 'wish grill' restaurant, whereas the latter has...
Anupam's Coast II Coast, Bangalore
Anupam's Coast II Coast is hands-down the best seafood restaurant in town. I do not want any of you to wait to read the whole review before deciding to visit this legendary eatery- just go!...
Chameleon Lounge Bar
Yesvantpur, to me, has long been uncharted territory until recently, I decided to accept restaurant invites from this locality in North Bengaluru. But, the dilemma of travelling to this part of the city will continue to bother...
Sizzler festival at District 6
Something that we have all noticed in the food and beverage industry (in Bangalore) over the past few months is the emergence of several microbreweries in town. They seem to spawn every other day- all...
Ciclo cafe
It's been a while since my last review and I am not going to blame it on lack of time or a busy schedule. It's just that among the restaurants that I have been to in recent times...
Yousuf Tekri - Located at Tolichowki, this commercial complex needs no introduction; every foodie in Hyderabad knows the nexus of restaurants housed here. All the restaurants located here- besides being legendary are unique in the varied dishes that they serve. The...
Citrus is located at The Leela Palace and has its main entrance on one end of the Library Bar. The walk to this in-house restaurant is a spectacle in itself- the walk through those beautiful corridors converging into a...
Viva Panjim
I have always been fascinated by Goan cuisine- it is strikingly similar to Konkani cuisine and influenced by its Hindu origins and centuries of Portuguese colonization. During my childhood days, one of dad's friends- Lenny used to prepare...
