We were invited to the Royal Orchid Brindavan Garden in Mysore, and last weekend decided to take this staycation. This particular property is about 30 minutes drive from the city, and is actually situated inside the Brindavan Garden. Overlooking the KRS Dam on one side, and the expanse of the beautiful gardens on the other, …
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It’s not common for me to have a place on a to-visit list, and not make it there. But that’s what happened with Grasshopper, for years now! So finally when the opportunity arose, schedule and travel plans cooperated, and ta-da, one fine Thursday evening, Tapash and I were off to Grasshopper. The maps are quite …
An incredible SulaFest unfolded this year in February – a Gourmet World Music Festival that was amazing as it celebrated its 10th Anniversary. First of all, the festival this year being a 3 day affair, as opposed to the standard 2 days. Friday was dedicated to Indian artists had also added one more stage – …
It is not often that we get an opportunity to meet the Chief Winemaker and Director of Four Seasons Wines. We had a nice quiet evening last week meeting Abhay Kewadkar for a tête-à-tête – on his favourite drinks and place. Abhay has worked with wines and vineyards from all over India for many years …
Years have gone by, but I am still doing this ‘consulting’ per se of where to go on the Valentine’s Day. So I decided to put it down (again) on paper – err, my blog, for all to see and me to refer to! Usually Italian would be my preferred choice of cuisine for a …
Last week saw the launch of Stosa Cucine’s store outlet in Bangalore, at Jayanagar on 14th January. A few of us were invited for the launch, to meet the folks behind the endeavor, and also see firsthand how Stosa Cucine is revolutionizing kitchen lifestyle with innovative designs and techniques as well as setting trends with …
Last November was our first time in Rajasthan. And we were so excited, that there were practically sleepless nights of planning. Considering we are from the opposite part of India, and stay in yet another side, culturally and tourism wise there was just an overwhelming lot to see. And if you had, say 3 days …
This visit to SALT in Forum Mall, Koramangala was long due. But like I say, good things come in its own time, this is very true for our visit as well, because our timing coincided with their Festive Menu promotion. This menu features some new dishes and chef picks from their regular menu – you …
Last weekend, we were invited to their all-day dining restaurant Cubbon Pavilion for a one-of-a-kind bloggers’ table to experience their newly launched menu. As explained by our host Gomathi, all the ITC Hotels in pan India were hosting a similar bloggers’ table in their Pavilion counterparts for this special event. And the focus of it …
I am always procrastinating about writing on non-food subjects. And actually indulging for a day where it’s not about travel or food is usually not me at all. But good friends encourage you to do new things, and try experiences that you normally wouldn’t – and that is how I finally took a day for …
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