Author: Abhilash
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An Asian and European eatery at Kammanahalli, OKI
OKI, Kammanahalli It’s been a while since my last food or travel diary; quite frankly I’ve hardly had the time to write about any of those. I can’t say that parenthood has kept me busy since I have been spending a lot of time with friends on the weekends. I did visit a couple of…
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La Cuisine de Francoise at The Promenade
La Cuisine de Francoise at The Promenade What is a French connection? Most of you may recall a UK-based fashion retailer while just a handful of you’ll would tell me that it has something to do with sex (Hint: Urban dictionary). It is a little confusing as to what it actually means or refers to!…
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Farzi Cafe, UB City
Farzi Cafe, UB City About mid-2016, I remember there was a time when all the bloggers were talking about this one place. There were a lot of promotions running on social media too- hashtags like #farzified was being tagged to every picture clicked at this cafe. I believe the only thing that could have been…
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‘Italian Road Trip’ by Chef Matteo
Italian Road Trip Italian cuisine is distinguished by its simplicity with many dishes having only a handful of ingredients. The chef has to rely on the quality of the ingredients rather than an elaborate preparation. My acquaintance with this diverse cuisine has been nothing but superficial. There is so much to experience since this…
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Kerala Mutta Roast
Kerala Mutta Roast Kerala Mutta Roast- a simple dish made with simple ingredients but the product is nothing short of mind-blowing. Nihal has been talking about his childhood food experiences (in Kerala) and it reached a point that we had to do this for him. I planned to put up the recipe last week but…
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Little Lhasa of India – McLeod Ganj, Dharamshala
Little Lhasa of India The last phase of my trip to Himachal was spent in the picturesque town of McLeod Ganj. McLeod Ganj is located on the slopes of the mighty Dhauladhar Range at an elevation of 7000 feet (approx.). It is an extension to the city of Dharamshala; both which are in Kangra district.…
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Chopsticks, Manali
Chopsticks, Manali During the second phase of my trip to Himachal, I had visited Manali. At first, the plan was to spend 2 days (at max 3) at this high-altitude Himalayan resort town. Over the years, Manali has become extremely commercial (my way of saying crowded) and a quite popular honeymoon destination. Besides that, Manali…
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Weekend Getaway to Grand Mercure, Mysuru.
Weekend Getaway to Grand Mercure, Mysuru. Mysuru (or Mysore) is a popular honeymoon destination in South India. It is home to the famous Mysuru Palace and also the magnificent 10-day Dussehra festival. The first time I ever heard about Mysuru was when one of my extended-family members gifted me this delicious sweet dish called Mysuru…
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Wine soirée at Nimisserie
Wine soirée at Nimisserie Wine and food matching or wine pairing (in short) is the process of matching food dishes with wine to elevate the dining experience. It requires a very good grasp of the physical properties of wine. The perception of flavors is linked to our sense of smell while the taste practically comes…
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Three Dots And A Dash, Indiranagar
Three Dots And A Dash, Indiranagar What is a Tiki Bar? Well, a Tiki Bar is an exotic-themed watering hole that serves elaborate cocktails, mostly rum-based. Such establishments have interior decor inspired by the tropical cultures of Polynesia. The Tiki Culture flourished for decades since the inception of the very first Tiki Bar- “Don the…
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Made In Punjab, Bangalore
Made In Punjab, Bangalore My experience with Punjabi cuisine has been nothing but non-existent which is why my understanding of this exquisite cuisine from the “land of the five rivers” has been minimal. Over the years, my knowing of this cuisine has been based on just one (but legendary) dish- Butter Chicken. Nonetheless, my recent…
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Guilt Trip, Bangalore
Guilt Trip, Koramangala A couple of months back I visited this cake and patisserie shop in Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. Definitely, not someone with a sweet tooth but I don’t mind the occasional sweet overload. Fuelled by my wife Herwin’s craving for macaroons and my love for cheesecake, we homed in on Guilt Trip. I remember…
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Anupam’s Coast II Coast, Bangalore
Anupam’s Coast II Coast, Bangalore Anupam’s Coast II Coast is hands-down the best seafood restaurant in town. I do not want any of you to wait to read the whole review before deciding to visit this legendary eatery- just go! Coast II Coast proves that you don’t need intricate interior decor or elegant ambience to…
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Trek to Triund Hill
Trek to Triund Hill I have always been fascinated by trekking and hiking stories but to undertake one- was something I didn’t contemplate. In my college days, we used to drive off to unknown locations and then explore the locality on foot. Back then, I was in good shape, my eating habits were almost inadequate…
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Malana Village – The Great Unknown!
Malana Village – The Great Unknown! If you are an ardent PC gamer, then you will remember the Himalayan country of Kyrat in Far Cry 4. Kyrat is the fictional country where the storyline of the game develops. Everything I loved about the game had to do with Kyrat- a country of extensive mountains and…
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Kasol – for the free spirit.
Kasol – for the free spirit. Being a South Indian, North India was somewhat like an uncharted territory for me. I often joke about it saying, “To boldly go where very few South Indians have gone before!!”. Indeed, it was an endeavour in itself- the fact that a trip to the North would take more…
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The Chug – Garage Bar
The Chug – Garage Bar Bangalore has been seeing an upward-trend in the number of restaurants, cafes and resto-pubs in recent times. In some cases, it has been the already-popular names expanding their influence in upcoming neighbourhoods. On the other hand, we have also seen new names making their mark, at times, even challenging the…
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Beer & Breakfast at Bak Bak Bar
Beer & Breakfast at Bak Bak Bar Beer & breakfast…?? At first, it sounds out of place but after contemplating a little it actually begins to make sense. I’m pretty sure that there are a lot of beer guzzlers out there for whom beer with breakfast means coming full-circle. As it is, we have all…
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Food-E, Koramangala
Food-E, Koramangala These days we see a lot of restaurants serving fusion cuisine. Fusion cuisine is about combining cooking styles and ingredients to develop new flavor profiles. Fusion cuisine has been around for a long time and although the idea sounds interesting, mixing and mashing flavors do not necessarily end up well. The thing about…
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Oktobiere Fest 2016 at The Biere Club
Oktobiere Fest 2016 at The Biere Club The last few days in Bangalore were not something anyone would like to remember. The chaos that ensued after the Cauvery issue verdict left the residents of this beautiful city in a state of shock. The curfew that was imposed after last week’s mayhem, sort of helped the…