Ramadan Kareem!! If food is your religion, then you know that these festive times equals feasting! Ramadan is well underway and there’s no better time to let yourself go among the aroma of succulent kebabs, sound of clattering plates and sizzle of hot tawas. In Mumbai, Mohammad Ali Road and…
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For those staying in South Mumbai, or even Andheri for that matter, Gorai seems like another planet altogether. Maybe we’re so used to everything being a stone’s throw away – entertainment, restaurants, malls… But since I’ve shifted houses last month, I’ve started exploring the other side of Mumbai. The side…
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Inspired by the ‘daily’ or the morning newspaper, The Daily Bar and Kitchen (formerly known as simply ‘The Daily’) used to be a popular watering hole just behind Shoppers Stop in Bandra. Since they’ve undergone a renovation late last year, there’s been a lot of changes taking place at this…
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Have you ever been to a traditional bakery shop in Goa? I’m talking about the ones in villages or in the little lanes of Mapusa market that are called St. John’s Bakery, St. Joseph’s Bakery and at least a dozen St. Peter’s Bakeries. The staff moves painfully slowly – even…
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After opening two restaurants bearing the same name in Dehradun, husband-wife duo Manoj and Ekta recently launched Best Buddy’s Café, close to Mega Mall in Oshiwara, Andheri. Here’s a look at the sunny café from my perspective! Best Buddy’s Cafe AMBIANCE A large picture window allows streams of light to…
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Pre-planning a trip with your friends almost never works out. There are always uncertainties, disagreements over destinations and of course, last-minute cancellations. When my girl-pack and I decided to take a trip a few weeks ago, we made it an impromptu one. We wanted something low-key. Just a good excuse…
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Okay. Let’s get real. No matter what it looks like on Instagram, my life isn’t filled with food and exotic destinations. On most days, I’m at a desk, staring at a computer screen. Don’t get me wrong, I love the flexibility that comes with working for myself, making my own…
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Hiiii guys! I’m stoked to finally share with you the places I’ve discovered in the capital! During my first visit a few months ago, I barely had 4 hours to explore some no-frills eateries. But then I visited twice more – once for the Tata Tigor launch and again, for the World…
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Politicians can get away with just about anything, can’t they? Some of them even succeed in lauding their existence for eternity. Take Safdarjung, for example. His real name was Mirza Muqim Abul Mansur Khan – the governor of Awadh. Khan’s role was to assist the Mughal emperor of that time…
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Coming on the heels of the Tiago hatchback launch last year, Tata Motors is now introducing a similar-sounding vehicle in the compact segment called the Tigor. The launch of the car, thus far, codenamed ‘Kite’ is all set to be launched this week. I had the privilege of being a…
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Edit: This restaurant has permanently shut down. There’s a sudden surge of terrace restaurants opening in the Lower Parel Area. From 1Above to Asilo and Grapevine, all of them offer an uninterrupted view of Mumbai’s concrete jungle. However, it’s not often to come across a restaurant that, at barely a…
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