The Vegetarian Traveller
It was an evening when the International Brand Ambassador of Beefeater gin, Tim Stones was in town and was taking a group of liquor enthusiasts through the journey of Gin. Gin is a popular drink globally and has been referred to unabashedly in films and books. "Of all the gin joints, in all the towns,... Continue Reading →
I am no fashionista, I am a beverage follower; but since fashion and designer drinks are always spoken of in conjunction I was invited to the launch of ‘style cocktails’ for the Lakme fashion week which happens in Mumbai from 12-16th March. The event was hosted by Aspri Spirits, one of India’s leading importers of... Continue Reading →
Mumbai,India This evening was much awaited as it was to be the biggest food blogger congregation I had ever experienced, thanks to FBAI and the occasion was the preview of the Valentine day Menu and introduction to the latest from the house of “Le Mangii’ at Kamala Mills, Lower Parel. I was overwhelmed by the... Continue Reading →
‘Gong Hey Fat Choy’ will be the most used line across the world over the next fortnight. It is the Chinese New Year, the year of the ‘Horse’ and the line is ‘Happy new year’ in Cantonese. This period of the year is pure revelry in China and China towns across the globe. It is... Continue Reading →
Mumbai,India. What comes to your mind when you hear of ‘Switzerland’? - Chocolates -- ( aka Lindt) - Bollywood --( aka Dilwale Dulhaniya) - Watches -- ( aka Swatch) - Swiss Army knife (aka Victorinox) To the less ‘foodies’ what is not know is their love for cheeses, to make and have them too! Now... Continue Reading →
Juhu,Mumbai,India It was a Saturday evening when the temperature in Mumbai had dropped to its lowest of the season and I was at the prelaunch of the winter menu at Punjab Grill- A chain of specialty Indian fine-dining restaurants (A brand of Lite Bite Foods). The restaurant has both indoor and outdoor seating and we... Continue Reading →
PizzaExpress a UK-based Pizza chain is celebrating its first anniversary in the country. They opened the first outlet in Colaba, Mumbai last year in collaboration with the Bharti Family office an off-shoot of the Bharti group. They have now opened two more outlets one in Thane and one in Andheri in quick succession. I was... Continue Reading →
It was a “green” evening at Bonobo,Bandra and the occasion was the introduction of “Midori” an emerald-green coloured, Melon liqueur in a new avatar. It is from the house of Suntory,Japan; also known for its whiskies and imported in the country by Aspri spirits a leading imported of wines and spirits. “Midori” means green in... Continue Reading →
Although I was aware of this in the seasons gone; but never imagined its following. The Farmers’ Market connects Mumbai with organic farmers across Maharashtra, essentially a marketplace to buy organic fare; from soaps to lentils to oils. This season started on 6th October and will happen every Sunday till end of March at... Continue Reading →
The annual culinary meet; ‘Chef’s connect 2013’ by WICA (Western India Culinary Association) held at Holiday Inn,Mumbai was a grand success and in line with the ‘Go Green’ theme for the year. WICA was formed in 2003 with a mission to promote cuisines and offer professional educational opportunities for its member chefs. Currently there are... Continue Reading →
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