The Vegetarian Traveller
Mumbai,India My latest engagement with the Vivanta by Taj was yesterday when I was invited over by its F&B head Rishi Kumar to experience the revamped ‘Konkan Café’ a brand curated by Chef Solomon for almost a decade and half. It has won a lot of awards in the past for its coastal and seafood... Continue Reading →
After the Ritz Carlton rendezvous on the 31st night, all I was left wanting for was more good food. The Anand Bhavans and the xyz Sagars did help me with their kaapis and dosas but I wanted to experience more. My Saturday morning started at 1000 ft above the sea level in Nandi Hills, Grover... Continue Reading →
I recently heard of this value for money Chinese lunch at the Mahjong, the Chinese restaurant at hotel Ramee in Khar. The hotel once infamous for ‘Madness’ its discotheque and famous for the ‘Irish pub’ looked worn-out and tired from the exteriors. I quickly went up to Mahjong on the first floor,the restaurant furnishings, upholstery... 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 →
Outlook Magazine
Hope you have enjoyed the series in the wine gurukul so far. In my last we discussed two popular white grape varieties Chardonnay and Chenin Blanc and let us now look at a three more popular ones. Sauvignon Blanc A very juicy and aromatic grape variety with refreshing acidity. Elderflower, Bell pepper, gooseberry, grass are... Continue Reading →
In my earlier account I covered wine basics and then discussed about selecting wine at a store, now let us get into basic understanding of some commonly found grape varieties in the Indian market: Chardonnay: The king of whites, this is a versatile grape variety which can grow in varied climatic conditions and hence you find cool climate... Continue Reading →
The Bar Masters Academy initiated by Pernod Ricard India a global co-leader in wines and spirits and executed by Tulleeho; has become a force to reckon with in the Indian bartending world. An annual program where 30 bartenders from finest establishments of selected cities are invited to undergo a rigorous classroom and practical training... Continue Reading →
A few days back I was talking to my batch mate from Dadar catering when the topic of wine came up and we started to discuss about wine prices,brands etc. One statement from him just reinstated my observation over the last few years, he said " I prefer sticking to beer at any social events... Continue Reading →
Indian Gourmand 
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