Global Vipassana Pagoda – A surprise find in Mumbai!

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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Restaurant Review – The Daily Bar and Kitchen, Bandra

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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ST. ANTHONY’S BAKERY HAS THE BEST CHICKEN PATTIES IN MUMBAI

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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BEST BUDDY’S CAFE – Oshiwara, Andheri

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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Weekend with the girls at Aayush Resort – Panvel

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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Restaurant Guide to Delhi – #TGGFinds

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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Safdarjung Tomb – Beauty in Decline

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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Restaurant Review – Sheesha Sky Lounge, Lower Parel

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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Restaurant Review – Soro, Goa

Located between two party towns, Siolim and Vagator, is a convenient hangout. Soro, meaning alcohol in Konkani is fast becoming a popular live music spot for locals and tourists. From the outside, it looks like an abandoned, rundown house – with barely any paint, bricks showing and cracked walls that…

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Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, Mumbai

Among the plethora of famous festivals of Aamchi Mumbai, the Kala Ghoda Art Festival needs no introduction. Like in every February, this year too, it has taken over the most culturally vibrant part of the city.  It is spread over several location including the Cross Maidan Garden, the steps of the Asiatic…

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Hotel Green Olive, Aurangabad – Review

Named after the Mughal king, Aurangzeb, Aurangabad is dotted with historic monuments and ancient marvels like the Ajanta and Ellora Caves and Bibi ka Maqbara. Its no wonder then, that the city is a hit among domestic and foreign tourists alike. This ensures a myriad of hotel options to stay…

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