Fifty Five East in Grand Hyatt Mumbai is pretty well known for its hearty Sunday Brunches. The place is a perfect blend of upscale dining and casual food, with warm wooden interiors that draw inspiration from sunlight passing through leaves in a forest. I’ve always wondered where the name ‘Fifty…
View Post
Perfectly planned holidays are great – and quite the luxury! But for those who thrive on a little spontaneity, quick little trips now and then help satisfy them itchy feet. We’ve all seen those inspirational quotes that tell us to “pack a bag, pick a place and just go” or…
View Post
Welcome back, guys and girls! Can I be honest for a sec? Sooo… here’s the thing! I LOVE going to church but I HATE being forced to go. Anyone else feel this way? Yes, I’m religious, spiritual, and all that… but forcing someone to go when they don’t feel like…
View Post
Edit: The Black Sheep Bistro has moved to a shared space with The Blackmarket. In a state where one has a hundred food choices available, a restaurant must be a black sheep in order to stand out. True to its name, The Black Sheep Bistro is doing just that. Located…
View Post
If you had to eat Gujarati food for the rest of your life, would you? For those of my readers who aren’t familiar with the cuisine, it is purely, completely vegetarian. No meat, no fish and no eggs. In fact, a large number of Gujarati people do not eat garlic,…
View Post
I pull up to a two-storeyed bungalow at the end of a breezy, tree-lined street, minutes away from my home in Goa. As I park my scooty outside, I wonder… “What do I talk to her about?” “What if she gives me some of that bitter tasting potion they call ‘green…
View Post
Hello Sunshine! It’s the middle of June. Goa has flooded and dried up, but Mumbai has had all of one drizzle. This is one of those times when Mumbaikars need to choose the between of two evils – prolonged suffering in the summer heat or wading through gutter-water once the rain…
View Post
If you’re passing by St. Michael’s Church in Anjuna, you’ll come across a hotel with a giant bird cage outside – can’t miss it! That’s the Tamarind Hotel and inside is Café Cotinga. No review of this pretty cafe can begin without mentioning the origin of their unique name. Cotinga is…
View Post
Heyyyy guys! So, I’m back in Mumbai after an intense, hot two weeks at home in Goa! And just when I left, it began to rain. Talk about tough luck… So, as my blog grows, I have an urge to feed it with new content that’s fun and exciting. I’m…
View Post
Edit: Mustard is now in Anjuna There are a number of trends dominating the restaurant scene right now. “Regional” dishes are gaining popularity, fusion restaurants are melding Indian flavours with Mexican, Chinese and whatnot, and exotic ingredients feature in recipes. Amidst the excitement, I’ve never come across a restaurant that pays…
View Post
If you’re a Goan who’s shifted to Mumbai, Bangalore or Delhi to work or study, I can bet you’ve faced people who turn speechless when they find out that you shower at night. As for me, I can’t help but feel disgusted to find out that they don’t!! The first…
View Post