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 →

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 →

Wine Grapes: Pinot Noir, Syrah,Grenache

In my last on Black grapes we saw a bit on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In this we look at the princess of reds; the Pinot Noir along with Syrah and Grenache.  Pinot Noir Pinot Noir is one of the most sensitive grapes. If you are thinking of an Indian Pinot, it will be very... Continue Reading →

Restauranthesis: #Sundaybrunch @Punjabgrill

Mumbai,India “Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch eaten during the week usually in the late morning but it can extend to as late as 3PM on Sundays” Says Wikipedia. Considering its English origins, it was in my opinion, till some time back was a meal offering cereals, eggs, breakfast rolls, salads, mains and desserts;... Continue Reading →

Romance in the ambiance of Le Mangii

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’ Time for some real chinese food

‘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 →

Switzerland in Mumbai…

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 →

Winter chill at the Punjab Grill…..

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 →

Restauranthesis: Mahjong – Exotic ‘Chindian’ diner!

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’- Get onboard

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 →

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