Have you tasted the new fruit in the Indian market?

Mumbai, India When you look at an ‘exotic’ list of fruits in India, Kiwi from New Zealand is bound to find a mention.  And this list gets another addition and that is the Sun Gold Kiwis. Sofitel hotel in BKC is hosting a Kiwi promotion till the 23rd June with a well crafted Kiwi menu... Continue Reading →

Rachel Allen’s India Connection!

Mumbai,India Celebrity Chef Rachel Allen’s no fuss approach to cooking was evident on her show ‘Easy meals’ on TLC India and it was confirmed at the preview of Allen’s menu at the Sassy Spoon.  Sassy Spoon is hosting the Rachel Allen’s week from 13th- 19th June and this will culminate into a fundraising dinner on... Continue Reading →

Restauranthesis: Kalpana Club, Zaveri Bazaar

Mumbai,India I have been visiting and writing about eateries which have stood the test of time; also, changing tastes and Kalpana Club gets added to the list. This place opened in the 1950’s and since then have been dishing out Gujarati thalis. My father started eating here when it was Rs 12 a head and... Continue Reading →

Diageo World Class Finals 2014 and the Indian bartending story!

Mumbai,India It was an evening of high energy and higher emotions at the J W Marriott, Mumbai where Varun Sudhakar was adjudged the best bartender second year in a row at the Diageo World Class India finals.  ‘World Class’ Diageo’s property started in 2009 has now become a force in the bartending world which inspires... Continue Reading →

Restauranthesis: Aye Dios Mio, Marine Lines

Mumbai,India Tucked in a lane opposite Bombay Hospital, Aye Dios Mio which literally translates to ‘Oh My God’ is a vegetarian Italian and Mexican eatery. They are an 8 seater place with an obvious focus on deliveries. Owners Puja  Khaturia a trained chef who worked in finance and Akshay Bhow an  ex big 4 consultant ... Continue Reading →

How Oak affects wine !!!

Mumbai,India Demptos as a brand may not evoke any memories in you as a consumer but ask a winemaker and you would know that it does make an impact by giving us complex wines to drink. Tonnellerie Demptos is a French company which makes Oak barrels and the aging in these oak barrels is what... Continue Reading →

Restauranthesis: Artisan, Sofitel BKC

Mumbai, India Well this was my first of experiencing a Jazz and Blues tapas bar which runs as a deli and a cake shop during the day. Artisan at the Sofitel, Mumbai from the last few weeks has started to adorn the two said avatars. Considering the cost of space in Mumbai, this is one... Continue Reading →

Food and wine pairing can be fun !!!

Wine as a subject is often intimidating to begin with and then when it comes to wine and food, people coil up even more.  Chai and Pakodas, Coffee and a slice of cake, beer and burger etc are popular combinations; they are essentially pairings of food and beverage. It is just that you are happy... Continue Reading →

Acrobats propose, Pizzas dispose!

Mumbai,India. If you look up “Acrobatic pizza” on Google, you will find pages about Pasqualino Barbasso a pizza chef who got  his shot to fame after winning  Sicily’s acrobatic pizza championship back to back in the years 2001 and 2002. He stills runs his family pizza restaurant in Italy but most of time is around... Continue Reading →

Restauranthesis: Chao Ban, Kalaghoda

Mumbai, India   I love the Indian version of Chinese food , Chindian as it is popularly called never fails to comfort you and mainly; one is hardly spoilt for choice practically ordering the same food every time.  And on the other side is real Chinese food, where you have to wade through pages of... Continue Reading →

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