For the past couple of years, we have been to BBC – i.e. Bengaluru Baking Company in JW Marriott for their scrumptious bakes and their lovely High Teas. The bright and chic café in the ground floor of the hotel has a beautiful layout with their offerings from the patisserie and a chocolate boutique, entering …
Nestled in the heart of Hyderabad’s new business district is ITC Hotel’s latest property called ITC Kohenur. Overlooking the secret lake of the city, Durgam Cheruvu – this sprawling new property draws inspiration from the famed diamond ‘Koh-i-noor’. As we walked in, the crystal glass façade of the lobby, opulence surrounds everything about the place. …
Last month, I finally got a weekend away from the hustle bustle of the city. Our destination was chosen – a place I’ve been meaning to go for a long time – Kabini. Lately lot of our spontaneous trips were getting shelved due to logistical challenges. But not this time. Picked a place to stay, …
The erstwhile Park Plaza in Marathalli is now a Radisson Blu property. And it has gone through a complete overhaul in terms of décor, ambience, theme and setup. And we are loving it. I had visited last month for a fashion show event, and quite liked the new look. Recently, Tapash and I were invited …
In the recent times, one of the best well priced buffet spreads I have come across has been at Flechazo. And no, it’s not just about the number of dishes on the menu, or the service, but also the food festivals they run, specials they create – constantly trying to bring something new to its …
One of my favorite places in recent times is Sly Granny. Granny’s House is roughly divided into three sections – a dining room, a lobby bar – and living room with terrace. You enter into a bar and the classic bright and airy dining room with quirky quotes and instructions. You could walk around and …
Amaranta – named after the flower that never fades – is an Indian restaurant at The Oberoi, Gurgaon. The cuisine is Indian – but in a progressive rendition. The restaurant is contemporary – bringing together timeless recipes in a transformative preparation – that make this an amazing experiential. And for those who aren’t traveling to …
Recently, I did a collaboration with The Open Trunk, a Bangalore based boutique that curates unique fashion pieces and ensembles from established as well as upcoming designers – quintessentially Indian made. Each piece has it’s individuality, a thought and story that the designer had envisioned. And the character of each ensemble, through the weaves of …
We were invited to The Cake Shop for a preview and tasting of new additions to the menu, and on a hot Labor Day afternoon we made our way there. From past experience, The Cake Shop has excellent creations in cakes and desserts. Hence we were quite looking forward to the unveiling that afternoon. And …
At the onset I would inform readers that we have visited FoxTrot several times, and this review is based on the all of the experiences. The interiors are like a Bohemian lounge – bright furniture, large wall art, quirky statement pieces and a large lit up bar! During the day it is more mellow, so …
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