For me, the fascination with Titanic started like with most people who watched James Cameron enthralling saga in 1997. One that propelled Leonardo Di Caprio to fame, grossed the box offices and took the Academy Awards by a storm. The tragic story of RMS Titanic brought a perspective of a different era to the 90s. …
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Awadhi cuisine originates from Lucknow, and the culture of the place had hugely influenced the legendary cuisine that evolved over time. History, of course, has played a significant role in this transformative journey of the taste and flavors of this region. Beautiful use of garnishes & spices, exotic herbs, dry fruits, and slow cooking techniques …
Nestled in the heart of Hyderabad’s new business district is ITC Hotel’s latest property called ITC Kohenur. Overlooking the secret lake of the city, Durgam Cheruvu – this sprawling new property draws inspiration from the famed diamond ‘Koh-i-noor’. As we walked in, the crystal glass façade of the lobby, opulence surrounds everything about the place. …
Last month, I finally got a weekend away from the hustle bustle of the city. Our destination was chosen – a place I’ve been meaning to go for a long time – Kabini. Lately lot of our spontaneous trips were getting shelved due to logistical challenges. But not this time. Picked a place to stay, …
One of my favorite places in recent times is Sly Granny. Granny’s House is roughly divided into three sections – a dining room, a lobby bar – and living room with terrace. You enter into a bar and the classic bright and airy dining room with quirky quotes and instructions. You could walk around and …
Amaranta – named after the flower that never fades – is an Indian restaurant at The Oberoi, Gurgaon. The cuisine is Indian – but in a progressive rendition. The restaurant is contemporary – bringing together timeless recipes in a transformative preparation – that make this an amazing experiential. And for those who aren’t traveling to …
Recently, I did a collaboration with The Open Trunk, a Bangalore based boutique that curates unique fashion pieces and ensembles from established as well as upcoming designers – quintessentially Indian made. Each piece has it’s individuality, a thought and story that the designer had envisioned. And the character of each ensemble, through the weaves of …
A couple of weeks back, we participated in a breakfast crawl organized by Ola. The theme was to basically get on board an Ola Rentals, hop across various popular and iconic breakfast joints in the city, and experience travel with ease. We started very early – around 7:30 am, and our driver reached well ahead …
Market Table is located in Koramangala 5th Block, a neat little layout of a restaurant. Simple decor, no frills but not too rustic either, and brightly lit. We were invited for a review, and we headed out there after work. The food menu is concise, but has a LOT of options. Their value proposition – …
Last weekend, a few of us were invited to Sriracha for a tasting of their new menu. The menu has undergone a complete overhaul, and the result is impressive. Featuring some popular and traditional dishes, there is now an extensive selection of pan Asian cuisine to indulge in. So, a lazy Saturday lunch thus started. …
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