My last visit to Varanasi was nearly 10 years ago and it was so brief that I barely had time to dig into syrupy jalebis and crispy kachoris. This time, I had told myself that it would be a foodie…
Culinary Experience in the Milk Bars of Krakow
When I planned a trip to Poland, I had vaguely included visiting a Milk Bar as one of the To Do’s in Krakow if time permitted. The reason for my nonchalance perhaps stemmed from the belief that Polish Cuisine is…
Lobster on My Plate in Shangri-La Bangalore
A friend mentioned about the Open Lobster Night on FB in Shangri La Bangalore and the very word “Lobster” ensured that I spent the afternoon day dreaming. Open Lobster Night is the evening of the first Wednesday of the month…
Cruising down “NH48” at JW Marriott Bangalore
Sometime ago I was privileged to attend a Traveler meet organized by Holiday IQ at JW Marriott in Bangalore. It was also a special invite to be a part of the NH48 food festival held in JW Kitchen of JW…
Health in a Bowl with Mineral Rich Millets from Kaulige Foods
When I decided to turn my life into a vacation; I decided to incorporate a physical and diet routine which I lacked; thanks to my life out of a suitcase. While the physical routine was easily sorted; going back to…
Foodies Guide to Best Cafes in Mcleodganj
The best way to explore a local culture is to indulge in an immersive experience with local food, visit the places where locals eat, digging into dishes that brings a smile on to their face. When I reached Mcleodganj after…
Relishing “Pakhala Bhat” with best of Odiya Cuisine
I could not resist this invitation from Priyanka specially since it was Pakhala Pasara the traditional summer meal for people from Orissa centred around Pakhala Bhat. During the hot humid summers in the plains of Orissa the heat is often…
Foodies Guide to Shillong’s Cafes and Street Food
During my week long trip to Meghalaya, I explored the cafes and food joints in Shillong and all the other places I visited in search of local flavors and a glimpse into their culinary styles. I compiled this Foodies Guide to…
Mango and Jackfruit Festival in Lal Bagh, Bangalore
It is that time of the year which completely transforms my diet plan. Yeah; its the mango season and almost every meal during these 2 to 3 months between April and July will have mango in some form or the other.…
Lounging in happening Hoot, Bangalore
When Hoot opened its doors very close home; I was wondering whether the laid back locality would have the appetite for an upscale microbrewery. On my first visit within 2 weeks of their inauguration, I realized that it was much more…