Last month saw the much-awaited launch of Lapis in The Oberoi Bengaluru. Lapis is the all-day restaurant, opened up in place of Le Jardin. True to its name, Lapis has a rich and deep blue interior, with three striking pillars – creating an indoor sky affect. The windows from Le Jardin overlooking the lawns have …
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This week we got to check out a new place in Indiranagar called Dofu, that brings an innovative take on Chinese cuisine. Dofu brings ‘Chūka’ food, which is Chinese origin dishes served in Japan, that evolved in a culinary journey of their own. Similarly, Chinese food in Korea is a hybrid cuisine developed by the …
Dum Pukht Jolly Nabobs at ITC Windsor brings recipes that showcase an amalgamation of Awadhi cuisine with Anglo fare. The décor of the restaurant combines the art of Indian fine dining, and unmistakable vintage charm. Tapash and I were recently in Dum Pukht, our favourite restaurant in the city. Various ITC Hotels across in India …
The North West frontier cuisine is brought to Bangalore by Royal Afghan, a lovely poolside barbeque restaurant in ITC Windsor. The restaurant opened up in 1982, primarily served dinner, and recently opened up for lunch over the weekends. PR Manager Shruti and Executive Chef Akshraj Jodha invited us over for a meal, and hosted us. …
Chikmagalur (also known as Chikkamagaluru), is a city and the headquarters of Chikmagalur district of Karnataka, India. The name translates to “younger daughter’s town” – it is said to have been given as a dowry to the youngest daughter of Rukmangada, the legendary chief of Sakharayapattana. The city is in the Malnad region of the state, …
Nature’s own light show is one of the most spectacular phenomena in the world. It’s unpredictable and beautiful, and usually has a chase involved to actually spot this in the right conditions. The Northern Lights or Aurora Borealis are seen as a result of charged solar particles striking the Earth’s atmosphere and magnetic field. This …
It was my first visit to Go Native this weekend, thanks to Manjuu. The café restaurant is housed along with one of their co brands The Purple Turtles – one of my favourite places for lighting. The building itself is beautifully and tastefully done, with art pieces, antiques, lighting options and a lot more. It’s …
When you consider that an estimated 41.7 million tourists visited the UK in 2018, it is clear there is obviously a lot to discover and love about this country. With lots of awesome accommodation to choose from, lively nightlife and a vibrant contemporary culture scene, you will love UK-based breaks. Of course, the other thing …
Mahjong Room is a Chinese restaurant, a lovely hideaway at WelcomHotel Bangalore by ITC. The place opened up around April, and the menu covers various the various regions and sub-cuisines from the country. And this week Mahjong Room is hosting Chinese Master Chef Yuanzhong Jia from Shanghai Club, ITC Grand Central, Mumbai for a pop …
There is no better pampering than getting an all-out relaxing massage. And it is definitely my favourite way to relax and unwind. The longer duration, the better. It’s also one of those things that Tapash and I love doing together! Recently, we went to Shine Spa for Sheraton Grand Whitefield for a couple’s spa. Sheraton …
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