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Eating My Way Through Hong Kong: 8 Must-Try Dishes

During my trip to Hong Kong earlier in August, the agenda was set right from the start, and it was to stuff my face with dim sum. At least that’s what I kept announcing to all my friends and colleagues back in India. So when the time came, my husband and I did live up to it and surprising garnered a big appetite too. Hong Kong, for me, was like Christmas Day, where there were innumerable foods to…

Masala Chai and Monsoon Time Treats at Nukkad Cafe, Delhi

It’s the time to sit back and enjoy the monsoon season. Nukkad Cafe introduces their special menu called Chatpat and Chai, so that you can make the most of the rainy weather by sipping on masala chai and indulging in street-style treats in a fun space with pulsating music. The monsoon menu includes specials like Nukkad Special Pizza, Loaded Nachos, Cheese Cheddar Pakora, Samosa Chaat, Palak Patta…

3 Sinful Desserts to Try This Monsoon at Bastian, Bandra

Whatever the occasion, a cake is always the answer. If you’re looking for a pick-me-up treat, or a delicious goodie for a celebration, Bastian’s Bakery should be on your speed dial list. With their whole new cake menu, there’s more reasons to cheer up in this monsoon. Bringing the colours of the rainbow to life is their ‘stacked’ Sprinkles Cheesecakemade with gluten-free sugar cookie base,…

Explore Vegan Wine and Cheese at The Vegan Harvest

Who doesn’t love wine and cheese, right? Okay vegans, you don’t need to frown anymore. For those curious about all sorts of food and beverages, here’s some good news. In Olive Bar and Kitchen’s monthly property The Vegan Harvest, you can learn about unusual wines and cheeses. Staying in line with the brand’s philosophy of bringing locally-sourced and organic produce to the forefront, Olive has…

Bacon Mac-N-Cheese Burger At Between Buns

Who doesn’t love digging into a good mac-n-cheese or munching on crispy bacon or a scrumptious burger? But all of them put together in one is something we were finding it hard to picture until it arrived at our table looking absolutely delicious. In what’s become one of my favourite burger joints in the city – Between Buns, I find myself often looking for excuses to drop in and try their…

Weekend in Ranikhet: Mastering the Art of Doing Nothing

While I am not fussy when it comes to travelling, (because really, anything is better than nothing), I do have certain inhibitions when it comes to long weekend drives to reach a hill station. That’s only because I feel most of the time is wasted in travelling when in fact it could have been made better use of. But then again, nothing in life comes easy. To get better view of the hills or at least

The Meaty Feast at Noor Jehan Restaurant, Palakkad

Okay, I confess right at the start that I have a soft corner for Keralan food. So when I was at Palakkad for a short stint earlier this year, I told myself, and everybody else, that I had to indulge in the local cuisine. All throughout I could only think of spicy beef fry, seer fish cooked in banana leaf, biryani and Sulaimani chai. Luckily, a friend of mine knew the perfect place, and soon we…

The Makers of Keventers Milkshakes Launches The Milk Co. – a Milk Delivery App

If you love milkshakes, then you would have definitely sipped on Keventers’ popular range of shakes. They are a favourite all across India, and now, to expand their product portfolio, they recently announced The Milk Co – a mobile application based premium milk delivery service across Delhi/NCR. With the addition of The Milk Co., Keventers will be catering to the ever-increasing demand for…

Temple Run In Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu: 3 Must-Visit Temples

Every state in India has its own special offerings. Tamil Nadu for one is known for the endless ancient temples that dot the state; each unique in structure and design elements. You don’t need to be religious to explore the temples but curious, with an affinity for ancient architecture. Walking through these heritage sites is always an overwhelming experience for me; to marvel at structures that…

Cultural Evening with Friends at Triveni Rooftop Cafe, Delhi

Honestly, I had never heard of Triveni Rooftop Cafe until I stumbled upon it online while Googling for cafes near Mandi House. Yeah, who looks for places near Mandi House, right? Well, my girl squad and I had planned a theatre night, thanks to the ongoing theatre festival at NSD (National School of Drama) in April. And since we were meeting after a long while, we decided to catch up near about…

Summer Cocktails with a Desi Twist at Nukkad Cafe & Bar, Delhi

What better way to beat the heat than sip on refreshing (and innovative) summer cocktails? And it’s all the more fun when the drinks spark nostalgia by playing around with all-time favourite desi creations like chaskas and bantas, and flavours like paan and roohafza. Nukkad Cafe & Bar introduces their range of summer cocktails that’s packed with the right kind of punch. Enjoy Madira Bantas,…

Indian Tea Time Snacks For Under INR 50 At Imly, Delhi

Come tea time and the craving for chaats, bhajis, pakoras and samosasknow no bounds. The simple joy of biting into these lip-smacking Indian snacks is hard to match upto. And because not all of us can make our way through the streets to indulge in these treats, restaurants like Imly are doing the good work of bringing the best of Indian street food to diners and that too all below INR 50. This is…

I like to live up to the belief that I am a strong woman. That I can fight my wars and shine as bright as the sun on my own. Of course there are times I do break down and cry my heart out. But as I wipe my tears, I feel stronger. After numerous heartbreaks, the one thing I have learnt is that only you can make things right, no one else. And because you have one life to live, you need to move on.…

I am a beach bum. So when it came to picking my honeymoon destination, it had to be an island getaway. And Seychelles it was. The beautiful archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of East Africa, boasts some of the best beaches in the world with turquoise blue waters. No wonder it draws its name from an African word, which means dark blue. In the local language ‘anse’ means…

A trip back from Kerala is never complete without packing the all-time favourite snack – banana chips. So during my recent trip to Palakkad, in the northeastern part of Kerala, a visit to the town obviously meant stopping by a local shop to buy the annoyingly addictive chips to take home to friends and family. This is when a friend who has been frequenting Palakkad (and by now is well aware of…

Come winter, and we have to make a trip to Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi to indulge in lip-smacking Indian street food. This is the time when we dare to venture out to the narrow bylanes of what is a maddening neighbourhood of the capital city. Morning time is the best time to experience the food culture in Chandni Chowk. Some of the most sought after delicacies are available early morning, which…

Anyone who has either lived in or visited Delhi many times would know the joy of eating at The Big Chill Cafe. It’s not like they serve out of the world food, but it’s the comfort that the food brings that you find yourself heading back time and again whenever you need some TLC. Be it shakes, pastas, pizzas, sandwiches or their decadent range of desserts. In fact, The Big Chill Cafe is still…