Perhaps the longest standing vacation plan I have ever had was Thailand. It was supposed to be our quick vacation, bachelorette party, a winter break, and so many more things – that absolutely refused to materialize. But 2019 was kind. And I planned one of those lazy vacations, yes to Thailand. The main intent was …
The Whitefield Bar and Grill (WBG) is Bengaluru Marriott’s best kept secret. It’s this beautiful hideaway alfresco restaurant by the pool side that does great burgers and steaks. They have won several restaurant competitions like World on a Plate and have also consistently been in the top restaurants of Bangalore on TripAdvisor. What they do …
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 …
I was recently chatting with a colleague, and she was inquiring about weekend getaways within the city. As we discussed options, she laughed and said – it’s good to know they are not the only folks that look for hotel stays in the same city for a break! We have taken these city breaks and …
“Nothing beats getting a good customer reaction to a new culinary creation.” – says Chef Roxanne Lange, visiting Bangalore for a pop up at Alba in JW Marriott. She is the Chef de Cuisine at The Reflexions, a restaurant in The Athenee Hotel in Bangkok, specializing in modern French cuisine. The restaurant stands at a …
Last year, Frederique Constant had unveiled its new classic and feminine Ladies Automatic models at the European Museum of the year: the Design Museum in London. The event saw the brand’s graceful Global Charity Ambassador Gwyneth Paltrow. She launched a refined and delicately colored collection in a flowery and summery atmosphere. I was honored to be …
Earlier this month, The Oberoi Bengaluru hosted a beautiful dinner celebrating the power of women, on the eve of International Women’s Day. The dinner presented in association with La Cave and Penfolds – was a 7-course meal curated by Chef Nimisha and paired with some truly fine vintages. We started the evening at The Polo …
To start with, let me tell you that my meal at The Bombay Canteen has been one of the most memorable in recent times. We were in Mumbai briefly this January and had heard so much about TBC – that a meal there was long due. Radhika and La Toyah were kind enough to have …
I first came across La Cave when I attended The Fine Wine Affair at The Oberoi, Bengaluru. La Cave had brought down 100 premium labels across 8 countries with industry experts. And we were privileged to be a part of that event, tasting new and old world wines, speaking to wine makers and meeting Madhulika Bhattacharya …
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