Gurgaon is one of the most vibrant and fast-growing hubs in Delhi-NCR. Over the past year, it has become a culinary hotspot. With its rapidly evolving food scene, the city has witnessed an influx of new restaurants, cafes, and especially crafted spaces that cater to a varied mix of tastes. From global flavours to experiential…
Indian food has long been celebrated for its rich flavours, bright colours and the diverse ingredients that go into its making. But beyond the spices and aromatic dishes lies a lesser-known fact — the undeniable health benefits of Indian food. Full of fresh vegetables, legumes and lean proteins, Indian food has always been known for…
Mumbai’s famous National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) has welcomed a new kind of artistic expression on its premises: a dining experience that promises to capture the expansive essence of Awadhi cuisine. This new restaurant is named Waarsa, meaning “inheritance”. Its menu is a passionate ode to Awadh’s lesser-known culinary heritage and celebrates flavours…
In recent years, different Asian cuisines have captured the public imagination and enticed Indians to discover their varied flavours, ingredients and techniques. Thai cuisine has undoubtedly been one that sparks fascination and engenders loyalty among food enthusiasts. But before social media trends or the popularity of all things ‘Asian’ that we associate with the 21st…
A recent food experience made me realise that our comfort zone is actually a risky space. You get so comfortable with the familiar, that you have no idea what amazing things you are missing out on. Case in point: my recent dining experience at Oh! Calcutta. A single dining experience at this restaurant brought me…
The World Culinary Awards celebrate and reward excellence in the culinary industry through their annual awards program. The global initiative to recognize and reward excellence in the culinary industry announced the winners of its 2024 program at a glittering dinner reception staged at Summersalt Jumeirah Al Naseem, Dubai, UAE. The winners were declared following a…
The culinary scene in the capital has eagerly anticipated the arrival of Avartana, the renowned restaurant brand from ITC Hotels, which has officially opened its fifth location at ITC Maurya. Known for its innovative and artistic take on Southern Indian cuisine, Avartana now joins a distinguished lineup that includes the award-winning Bukhara and Dum Pukht,…
It was a meal at a wine estate near Cape Town, South Africa that sparked an unexpected journey to explore one of the region’s most fascinating cuisines. I spent a whole day checking out the wine scene near Cape Town. A day that took me to four wine estates all within a couple of hours…
Coconut holds a special place in Indian cuisine. It is loved not only for its versatility but also for the unique depth of flavour and texture it imparts to our food. Coconut, whether grated or ground, made into milk or oil, is one of the regular ingredients of many regional preparations throughout the country and…
