Saligao, a treasure trove that holds onto its Goan heritage, resembles the villages of old. In the nostalgic days of my childhood, Saligao remained untouched, devoid of any restaurants except for the humble China Highway stall nestled in the football field. If you were driving down CHOGM Road between the…
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I came across something strange the other day. When I googled ‘Vegetarian Restaurants in Goa,’ my search results threw up some weird results. Popular publications featured restaurants like Brittos, known for its lobster, Jamun, a high-end Goan restaurant serving beef and fish, Sakana, famous for its sushi, and Copperleaf, renowned…
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Hundreds of thousands of Goans live, work, and study in the Middle East. My parents did too, for close to 2 decades. You would think that given how large the Goans diaspora is in the Gulf, we’d have a wider range of Middle Eastern food and restaurants, but alas, we…
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Local bars and taverns have been an integral part of Goa’s local culture for generations. Every evening, men from villages around the state would make their way to their neighborhood watering hole for some local alcohol, chit-chat, and pass-time. While many local Goan bars still see only the village folk…
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Welcome back to my series on Kerala! If you’re new here, I recently set out on my maiden trip to Kerala and explored two places – Kochi, a beautiful seaside town, and Munnar, a picturesque hill station. With its endless tea plantations and serene ambiance, Munnar reminded me a lot…
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As I woke up bright and early (6 AM, yikes!) on the morning of my first trip to Kerala, famously known as ‘God’s own country,’ I couldn’t contain my excitement. It was a road trip with some of my closest friends, and we were eager to experience the beauty of…
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I don’t know about you, but for me, Friday nights are when I crave some cheesy Italian goodness! Either that or a great burger! Goa loves its pizza and this Italian staple has come a long way with pizza joints taking their cheeses seriously, importing good ingredients, growing their own…
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Is there anything more tragic than a sad, little soggy croissant? There is! It’s bread disguised as a croissant? *shudder* These baked beauties aren’t hard to find in Goa, so for all of you seeking a croissant that stays true to its French roots, read on for your favourite Goan…
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Even though I live in Goa, when routine gets the better of me, a staycation to the South is the quickest and easiest escape there is. It’s fun playing tourist in your own state – and if we’re being honest, South Goa is where there are still traces of Goa…
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Every restaurant in Goa offers something to satisfy your sweet tooth after a meal, but a precious few are worthy of featuring in a list of Goa’s best desserts. I’ve eaten my way through the below average gulab jamuns, the dense and dry cakes and whipped-cream-based Serra Duras to dig…
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The royal city of Patiala holds forts, palaces, and historic stories of Punjab’s past. Read this blog for things to see, where to eat and stay in Patiala
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