Uttar Kannada , KarnatakaI can't tell you how exhilarated am I to showcase the coastal towns of Kumta and Honnavar which are a part of the Uttar Kannada district in Karnataka. Kumta is my native place and Honnavar next door have been the destinations for me every vacation since childhood, things have changed a lot... Continue Reading →

Restauranthesis: White Owl, Lower Parel

Mumbai, India This ‘White Owl’ is perched on quite a landmark branch, the One India Bulls centre, Lower Parel and I hear it hoots not only on in the evenings but also in broad day light.  White Owl is a microbrewery awaiting its license for close to a year now to start brewing and in... Continue Reading →

Restauranthesis: Tiffin Box etc , BKC, Bandra

Mumbai,India It took me some time to find Tiffin Box Etc (TBE) in BKC, Bandra as it is inconspicuously located on the ground floor of a commercial building, nonetheless the landmark is the Dimsum restaurant Yauatcha, and it’s just behind it. TBE is an Indian restaurant which gives you a glimpse of regional Indian cuisine... Continue Reading →

Restauranthesis: Cafe Infinito, BKC

Mumbai,India The news of the shutting of Otto Infinito the Mediterranean restaurant in the corporate hub of Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) was little saddening as the restaurant seemed to be doing well on a few of my visits, once during the Sunday brunch. Nonetheless I assume the management must have given a thorough thought to... Continue Reading →

San Qi at Four Seasons, Mumbai soaks in the ‘Songkran’ fervour!

Mumbai,India I was very elated to receive an invite to be part of  the Songkran revelry at San Qi the pan- Asian restaurant at the Four Seasons hotel Mumbai, moreover so because it was in the company of officials from the Tourism authority of Thailand and the Thai consulate led by the Consul general.  Where... Continue Reading →

Restauranthesis: Made in Punjab, Inorbit Mall

Mumbai, India How often can you find an up-market casual diner tucked in a mall doing a full house on a Thursday afternoon??? I was in for a surprise when I witnessed the same yesterday afternoon at Made in Punjab another young brand from the house of the iconic Jiggs Kalra’s Massive restaurants. The casual... Continue Reading →

Rendezvous France

After the latest sighting of the marvel that is the ‘Eiffel Tower’ in the Bollywood blockbuster Queen, I developed a strong urge to be there!! I am sure most of us would want to go France and many of us would have been, but have you ever looked beyond Paris!!! I did, at a recent... Continue Reading →

A Gintleman’s drink!!!!

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 →

Restauranthesis: Long and Short,Hotel Intercontinental, Mumbai

Mumbai,India ‘Gastropub’ was a buzzword in the west during the whole of last decade, and my first such experience was the Devonshire Arms (now shut) run by Gordon Ramsay in London. It was a typical pub like feel with wooden interiors but unlike pubs they served artisanal 3 course meals and had an elaborate menu... Continue Reading →

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