Who doesn’t love a restaurant that lets you dine under the sky? A hint of sunshine, gentle breeze, the sound of a fountain – it really brings on those vacay vibes. So does Pondicherry, for that matter, and it’s here that I found a lot of courtyard restaurants sprinkled around…
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The fascination that the city has with microbreweries doesn’t seem to be ending anytime soon. Kaitlyn’s Beer Garden is a comparatively newer one, however, a lot of things set it apart from the handful of microbreweries in Mumbai. For one, its location on a prime stretch of Bandra real estate…
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Hey guys! After sampling the limited-time-only Rajasthan Food Festival at Grand Hyatt, Goa in August, I hadn’t visited any short food festivals or special menu events. While these events are few and far between, they’re slowly starting to become a trend. I love attending them for a couple of reasons.…
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Mahabaleshwar, the queen of hill stations, is known for many things – the enchanting views of the valley, the chilly weather almost all year round, its strawberries, and its evergreen forests. One thing it is not known for is the food. It’s true that there are restaurants lined up one…
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Ever since I got invited to review Poush, a restaurant serving Kashmiri food and Just Kerala, a south Indian one, I’ve had the song ‘Kashmir Tu Mein Kanyakumari’ stuck in my head. And apart from that one line, I don’t know the words to that song at all. Anyway! There’s…
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What’s not to love about the southern state of Kerala? Perhaps India’s prettiest state, its tranquil backwaters, endless coconut groves, green-face-painted Kathakali dancers and seafood define the region. In Chakala (Andheri), a restaurant with an unassuming appearance attempts to bring the flavours of Kerala into Amchi Mumbai. ‘Just Kerala’ is…
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Edit: The Oak Barrel has permanently shut down. Whew! I’ve finally come to the end of my string of restaurant reviews in Goa. From Tio Tillys to Yaki Zushi, Marriott to Grand Hyatt, Caravela Cafe to Cluck Tales – this trip sure had me piling on the kilos. However, I…
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Edit : This restaurant is permanently closed. You know what to expect with a name like ‘Cluck Tales’ – chicken served in a myriad of ways. Judging by the response to my Instagram and Facebook posts, a lot of you have already been here when it was under the reign…
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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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