22-Feb-2021 New Delhi From Ghalib's Dilli to Lutyen's New Delhi, experience culinary magic at this food festival Showcasing the two most significant eras of the city -- The Last Mughal Emperor and The Emergence of British Raj -- a recently-launched two-week long food festival in Delhi is inspired from the culinary bylanes of Purani Dilli.The 'Dilli 6' food festival that kickstarted...
12-Nov-2020 New Delhi 5 tasty substitutes to Diwali sweets Isnt this the most exciting time of the year, binging on delicious food and enjoying the fun festive feel? However, sometimes one goes overboard with the sweet quotient which should be kept in control. Listing five substitutes to yummy Diwali sweets.Carrot...
12-Nov-2020 Lucknow NBRI's 'IDBIL': Eat your plate with cake The edible 'crockery' made by the National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) not only allows one to 'eat' the plate, spoon or glass like an ice cream cone, but is also an immunity booster.The Phytochemistry Department of the NBRI has made 'Idbil' cutlery...
16-Jul-2020 New Delhi Forget wine, try cocktail pairings with food Good food and good drinks go hand in hand, when combined properly, they can result in a marvelous dining experience. When one thinks about pairing a dish with alcohol, wine is probably the first choice. But ow cocktail pairing for your food is a new-age trend...
01-Jul-2020 Mumbai Vikas Khanna On Travel Plus Leisure Cover Page Filmmaker and Chef Vikas Khanna have been coordinating efforts to feed migrants in desperate conditions due to the corona virus lockdown in India with his Feed India initiative. Now the celebrity chef grace the cover spread of leading Travel Plus Leisure magazine.Chef...
30-Jun-2020 Mumbai Vikas Khanna and India Gate Celebrate 17 Million meals with #Feedindia Michelin-star chef Vikas Khanna is organising a massive food distribution drive this week to provide meals and essential supplies to thousands of Dabbawalas in Mumbai as well as widows in Vrindavan facing hardships due to the coronavirus pandemic.48-year-old Amritsar-bred,...
20-Dec-2019 New Delhi Adding Flavour to the Recipe of Life : The Story of Lilima Khan Lilima Khan’s magical entry to the Masterchef India’s team has brought unprecedented laurels to Creative Services Support Group (CSSG), a New Delhi based charitable organisation that was founded in 2011. This is a visible testament of the organisations’ unbiased...
30-Jul-2019 Agra/Mathura Ghevar demand picks up ahead of festive season The sweet makers of Agra are working extra hours to meet the demand for Ghevar, a traditional sweet associated with the Teej festival.Prepared during July-August ahead of Teej and Rakshabandhan, Ghevar is giving tough competition to other traditional sweets...
28-Jul-2019 Mumbai Meet the new naughty chef Payal Tejpal aka Dimpy Bhabhi Payal Tejpal is the talk of the town. A young, talented and prominent chef, actor, model and host coming from the Land of the Kings - Rajasthan and currently based in Mumbai. Born to Rajasthani father and Haryanvi mother so she has learnt Haryanvi language...
30-Jun-2019 New Delhi Cocktails, deserts rise to new heights at The Finch (Foodie Trail-Delhi) What does one say about a fine diner that offers you 14 signature cocktails? Obviously that someone has been working ovetime on innovation - and how!That's the precise thought that went through my mind as I slipped a Phalsatini in a salt-rimmed glass - the...
17-Jun-2019 New Delhi Indians take a chill pill with lassi, cold coffee Lassi, cold coffee and watermelon juice are among the preferred beverages that are helping people across India beat the searing heat.The temperature is soaring, spreading the heat wave blues all over India. But people have come up with their own ways to beat...
22-May-2019 Dubai Dubai: A food haven in summer An easy and fun getaway for Indians, Dubai has amped up its food and restaurant offerings in the summer in a bid to woo more tourists.From the popular Dubai Food Festival to the food trucks to the world famous Michelin star restaurants, Dubai is the melting...
29-Mar-2019 Chennai World Idli Day? This is news in Tamil Nadu What, World Idli Day? Tamil Nadu may be consuming millionsof idlis daily but most people, chefs and hoteliers included, are unaware that a World Idli Day falls on March 30.For the last three years, March 30 has been celebrated as World Idli Day, the idea being...
09-Jan-2019 New Delhi Eat, drink and make merry at pocket-friendly House Of Commons Youngsters who are looking for an easy-on-the-pocket place to eat, drink and groove can have it all at House of Commons (HOC), a British-inspired gastropub that offers a vast menu comprising Continental, Mediterranean and Indian cuisines, coupled with rejuvenating...
27-Dec-2018 New Delhi Sakura re-emerges in a heightened pan-Asian avatar (Foodie Trail-Delhi) Some years ago, at a South Delhi eatery that grandly announced it served "Chinese, Japanese, Mughlai" cuisine, I came upon a young Oriental couple and their two small children with the man muttering and gesticulating at the order-taker, who too was doing...
29-Nov-2018 Mumbai 100 participants mixing 100 kilos in 100 mins Cake mixing is a centuries old tradition that originated in Europe to mark the arrival of the festive Christmas season. A harbinger of good fortune, bliss and togetherness, it is celebrated with great fervour across the world today. Bringing this joy to Mumbai,...
21-Nov-2018 Chennai Enjoy Thai delicacies to mark Loy Krathong festival at The Lotus The people of Chennai prefer to give an Indian twist to Thai food as compared to those in Mumbai and Delhi, said a senior chef at The Lotus restaurant in The Park, Chennai.Hailing from Thailand, the Thai cuisine restaurant's Chef de Cuisine Satit Chaimano,...
20-Nov-2018 Guwahati 'Dimsum Affairs' to cozy up to on winter evenings in Guwahati The dip in the mercury level during the day and foggy evenings have set the tone for a perfect get together of friends and old buddies. And what else does one need if the menu is topped with some hot and steaming dimsums, which will not only help one open...
06-Nov-2018 New Delhi Chef Ashwini Singh transforms Dilli 32 from Awadhi to pan-Indian It once specialised in Awadhi cuisine. Now, only some of the more popular items remain on the menu as Chef Ashwani Kumar Singh, after extensive research across the country, has given a pan-Indian flavour to the Dilli 32 fine diner at the Leela Ambience...
30-Oct-2018 Chennai Kokkarakko crowing with Kadaknath chicken and a mega meal Want to eat like the Bakaasura (the demon in the Mahabharatha epic)? A meal consisting of 63 dishes?Welcome to Kokkarakko, a new restaurant in Chennai. And no prizes for guessing the main ingredient in the dishes offered here.At a time when many chicken-based...
25-Oct-2018 Gurugram (Haryana) Delectable Sri Lankan food on offer in Gurugram With influences from the Dutch, Portugal, English and South Indian cuisines, food from the beautiful Island country of Sri Lanka is hard to resist with its liberal use of spicies.An ongoing Sri Lankan food festival here nicely puts those flavours on your...
23-Oct-2018 Mumbai There's always a lot left to discover about Indian cuisine : Ranveer Brar Chef Ranveer Brar, who will be seen hosting the second season of "Raja Rasoi Aur Andaaz Anokha" which digs into the wonders of Indian cuisines, says he always finds something new to discover about the country's food culture.In the season 2 of the EPIC Channel...
21-Oct-2018 Sonamarg (Ganderbal) Commissioner Food Safety flags off ‘Swasth Bharat Yatra’ from Sonamarg ‘Eat Right India’, a national campaign started by Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) in collaboration with State Food Safety Authority under ‘Swasth Bharat Yatra’ was flagged off by Commissioner Food Safety J&K Dr Abdul Kabir Dar from...
18-Oct-2018 Noida Savour a slice of Burma in Noida It's quite a task to convince one's tastebuds to try vegetarian food when you belong to the opposite world. The probability of liking the place in question drops significantly when it is also alcohol-free. Still, I dared to land in Burma Burma -- a completely...
17-Oct-2018 Gurugram (Haryana) Good food is good food, no matter where you eat it : Celebrity chef Sarah Todd "Good food is good food, no matter where you eat it -- as long as the flavours are right." These golden words were spoken by Australian celebrity chef Sarah Todd, and they perfectly describe the delicious spread available at The Wine Company.Todd was here...
16-Oct-2018 Amritsar 'Chefs no more back-of-the-house worker but hotel's face' Celebrated chefs grew out of the concept of traditional "bawarchis" and became front-of-the-house stars when India's hospitality industry was conjured up in the 1980s, says Chef Rakesh Sethi, one of the earliest television chefs and current corporate executive...
14-Oct-2018 Chennai Barcelos intensifies South African cock-fight Barcelos is a new South African flame-grilled chicken restaurant that opened its outlet here recently -- at a time when a competing brand has also stepped in, and another downed its shutters. It is also a time when many eateries are experiencing a sharp drop...
10-Oct-2018 London 'Manto', 'Rajma Chawal', 'Tumbbad' among Indian films at London festival The 62nd London Film Festival which opens here on Wednesday will show more than 200 films from 77 countries with more than a third of them from women filmmakers, including India's "Manto" directed by Nandita Das.One of the world's most prestigious film festivals...
25-Sep-2018 New Delhi ChaoBella: Where Chinese, Italian cuisines collide Ever since I moved to this city, I have observed that the people here are largely accustomed to two cuisines -- Chinese and Italian. Be it a plate of the cheesiest pasta or a bowl of hot and sour chicken soup, Delhiites' love for these two cuisines has given...
23-Sep-2018 Noida Jokers: Make merry with bold cocktails, scrumptious appetizers Just like old times, when jokers or jesters would perform to entertain royalty, Jokers -- an attractive lounge with a quirky set-up -- promises to delight its patrons by offering a "royal dining" experience. But does it live up to its theme? Lets find out.Located...
10-Sep-2018 Chandigarh In Punjab's food capital, international chefs to showcase culinary art Amritsar has always been famous for its rich food, but when international-level chefs descend on this Sikh holy city next month to fill the city with the aroma of their food art, it will be a culinary treat of a different kind.Chefs from at least 40 countries...
05-Sep-2018 New York New York Festival 2.0 is back at Eggspectations, Jaypee Hotels & Resorts Hear the word “New York” and the image that usually comes to mind is that of gluttony: people indulging in feasts, drinking wine, basically a city that is all about food, shopping and fast paced life. Wandering through the streets of New York in September...
02-Sep-2018 Chennai Adventurous chefs, yummy food, four-hands tandem massage - bliss at Sheraton Grand Star hotel chefs are of two kinds -- one who turns adventurous at the request of a guest who says he is game for new dishes, and the other who does not like to veer away from the restaurant's menu card. At the newly opened Sheraton Grand Chennai Resort &...
30-Aug-2018 New Delhi 'Unsung Recipes of India' weave a nostalgic tale at Kiyan At first glance, it looked like an oversized brown puff bloated at the centre. Then, Executive Chef Simran Singh Thapar gently sliced away at the edges and lifted the lid to reveal a gently steaming spring chicken, the aroma taking one back to its origin,...
29-Aug-2018 Greater Noida (UP) La Brezza's got what it takes but could do with some tweaking The mere mention of Italian cuisine brings to mind the aroma of fresh herbs, savoury soft cheese, homemade pasta and Margherita pizza accompanied with some quality wine.This was exactly what I expected and "almost" got on my visit to La Brezza -- a fine-dining...
14-Aug-2018 Hyderabad Indian, Swedish food to boost IKEA shoppers' energy Walking through the sprawling, newly-opened IKEA store here needs energy and the company is making sure that customers get to recharge at its trademark restaurant. The 1,000-seater restaurant is the biggest among the Swedish home furnishings retailer's global...
12-Aug-2018 Noida Theos: Dessert lovers' paradise-cum-foodies delight If you are craving for irresistibly scrumptious desserts and cuisine that pushes you to indulge your taste buds in more and more sin, then stop by Theos -- a bakery-cum-cafe that offers a wide range of cakes, pastries, puffs, tarts and pies along with a...
10-Aug-2018 Kolkata Come, 'park yourself' at this newly launched pub in Kolkata A newly launched pub in Kolkata, 'The Parking Lot', is true to its name, as this unique ambience welcomes you with a nice installation that displays more than 600 miniature cars and treats you like cars in a parking lot!When you visit this parking themed...
03-Aug-2018 New Delhi Beer it right! Beer is not just about uncapping it, but pouring it right and in the right glassware, say experts.On International Beer Day on Friday, Ramita Chaudhuri, Chief Marketer, Mahou India, and I Sacked Newton chef Ceicil Raj share some tips:* The right...
23-Jul-2018 Mumbai Sanjeev Kapoor, Amrita Raichand get together for 'India's Digital Chef' Celebrity chefs Sanjeev Kapoor, Saransh Goila and Amrita Raichand will be judging food reality show "Indias Digital Chef".Digital entertainment network One Digital Entertainment is launching the digital reality show, which will have 15 episodes, read a statement.After...
14-Jun-2018 New Delhi All that is yogurt! (Foodie Trail - Delhi) Loaded with nutritional zing, yogurt, a simple summer joy, can be a fantastic ingredient in foods to cool down in the current heat wave sweeping northern India. An ongoing festival here endorses the health benefits of the traditionally fermented dairy product...
09-Jun-2018 Mumbai Anthony Bourdain was my hero : Vikas Khanna Anthony Bourdain developed an affinity for Indian vegetarian food and was curious about recipes, says Indian chef Vikas Khanna, for whom the late American star chef was a hero.Bourdain was found dead in Paris on Friday.Recounting his memories, Khanna said: "We...
12-May-2018 Srinagar One day Training programme on Food Safety held The Commissioner Food Safety, Dr Abdul Kabir today inaugurated a daylong programme to train officials for successful implementation of “Food safety Compliance through Regular Inspection and Sampling” (FoSCoRIS) at IMPA Srinagar.The Deputy Commissioner Food...
29-Apr-2018 New Delhi Vegetarians spoilt for choice at Kiara Soul Kitchen The huge Golden Ratio-themed wall that greets you as you walk into the cosy Kiara Soul Kitchen is indicative of the mathematical minds of its co-owners -- one of them an IT geek and the other a management consultant, who decided to throw up their cushy jobs...
27-Apr-2018 Chennai Sunday brunch goes artistic and memorable at Paprika Black buns, bamboo biryani, chocolate bombs and the novelty of popping in a liquid nitrogen-cured pill-sized macaroon that would make one's mouth literally spew white vapour are some of the novelties that Paprika restaurant at Courtyard by Marriott here offers...
19-Apr-2018 Gurugram (Haryana) Pahmos : Tiny food haven to lift mood, tickle your taste buds Fancy a quick bite and devilishly sinful chocolate shake? Then drop by Pahmos -- a tiny, trendy cafe that offers a tempting spread of global fusion cuisine for you to gorge on without burning a hole in pocket. The vast menu aims to galvanize the taste buds...
16-Apr-2018 New Delhi Parsi Food Festival at Paatra, Jaypee Vasant Continental, New Delhi The heartwarming Parsi community has always enriched our social and cultural fabric. Parsis have beautifully integrated in the Indian societies and has introduced its sublime cuisine to various parts of the country. Their dishes use up a lot of local ingredients...
07-Apr-2018 Mumbai Chef Ranveer Brar Celebrates Baisakhi With Sakshi Tanwar In Epic Tv's Tyohaar Ki Thaali While shooting for the Baisakhi episode of EPIC TV's Tyohaar Ki Thaali, Sakshi had a surprise visitor, her close friend and celebrity chef - Ranveer Brar. In the spirit of the festival, Ranveer took charge of the kitchen and dished out an impromptu Aate Ka...
04-Apr-2018 From Kohli Shooters to Dhoni Mr Cool: Restaurants gear up for IPL Are you one of those cricket fanatics who can't wait to sit back, relax, grab a drink or two while cheering for your favourite team? As the Indian Premier League (IPL) approaches, how about celebrating differently this season with drinks named after your...
27-Mar-2018 New Delhi Indians understand French food because they travel: French chef Baguette lobster thermidor, chicken roulade, escargots de bourgogne and croissants. Indians are no strangers to these French delights and more, says French chef Chez Jerome Cousin who, encouraged by the evolving tastes of well-travelled "desi" foodies, has opened...
23-Mar-2018 New Delhi Discover the forgotten, delectable Rampur cuisine A mention of Rampur may remind you of the famous Rampuri chhuri -- the switchblade Bollywood villains of a certain vintage proudly flaunted. But a taste of this Uttar Pradesh town's cuisine will leave millennials quite surprised.Of late, many hotels have...
06-Mar-2018 Noida Catch up over boozy butter chicken, drool-worthy fish fingers at Soirée If you are a butter chicken lover and swear by the iconic Old Monk vatted Indian dark rum, then head to Soirée -- a newly-opened lounge and bar -- that offers a heavenly concoction of the two in the form of yummy boozy butter chicken. The cosy, capacious...
06-Mar-2018 Noida Catch up over boozy butter chicken, drool-worthy fish fingers at Soirée If you are a butter chicken lover and swear by the iconic Old Monk vatted Indian dark rum, then head to Soirée -- a newly-opened lounge and bar -- that offers a heavenly concoction of the two in the form of yummy boozy butter chicken. The cosy, capacious...
14-Feb-2018 New Delhi With single malts galore, Master of Malts woos whisky lovers Sometimes it is not so much the food as the interiors of an eatery that stimulates an individual's appetite. Master of Malts seems to have outdone itself in this arena.The casual dining and bar, situated in the heart of the capital, is an amalgamation of good...
11-Feb-2018 New Delhi It's a privilege to cook for Narendra Modi : Sanjeev Kapoor Popular chef Sanjeev Kapoor says he feels honoured and privileged to cook for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on an invitation from the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi Mohamed bin Zayed.Kapoor on Sunday shared a series of photographs along with Modi and...
11-Feb-2018 New Delhi Dilli 6: Culinary legacy continues against all odds Jamaluddin Siddique has been serving up delectable kheer cooked up with his great grandfather's 150-year-old recipe. There's also Khemchand Adesh Kumar, who has been selling the sweet winter delight "Daulat Ki Chaat" from his humble "khomcha" on the streets of...
31-Jan-2018 Chef Vikas Khanna a 'Buried Seed' that bloomed He never gave up, rose from the ashes like a phoenix every time life tried to bury him. Chef Vikas Khanna, also called Vikku by his near and dear ones, was a buried seed that was meant to bloom."Buried Seeds" traces the journey of the Michelin star chef...
28-Jan-2018 New Delhi Enjoy the street food of Bangkok in wintry Delhi Want to try some morning-glory stir fried with yellow bean sauce, garlic and chillies? Or maybe deep-fried white snapper with cashew nuts and dry chilli? Or perhaps some refreshing steamed sea bass fillet in lime, garlic and kaffir lime sauce?"Streets of...
13-Jan-2018 Jerusalem Nagila : A vegan restaurant which oozes warmth and freshness It's a restaurant that oozes warmth from the moment you step in. Run by a mother and daughter as if it is their home, Nagila offers several innovative vegan delicacies.Located in Jerusalem's Even Yisrael neighborhood, close to the iconic Machane Yehuda market,...
02-Jan-2018 Chennai Devour the flavourful black/Kadaknath chicken at Desi Di Imagine chicken meat that is black in colour and is cooked and served in Chettinad cuisine style.Well, guests at the Desi Di restaurant who order the Tamil Roast Kadaknath Chicken certainly wait in anticipation for the dish after hearing a brief introduction...