Tag: #bangalorediaries
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Tres Magnifique at Raj Pavilion, ITC Windsor
Tres Magnifique at Raj Pavilion, ITC Windsor What is my idea of a little luxury on a daily basis? It would have a lot to do with having a glass of wine with every meal and nobody knows it better than the French. Whenever I think French, I think about my extended family and when…
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Street Mama
I have always been a sucker for street food. Be it food sold at a hole in the wall cafe in Hyderabad or a food truck in San Francisco. I mean who cares if it is not a 100% hygienic or advisable for a healthy lifestyle. The fact of the matter is that street food…
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Kebabs and Kurries at ITC Gardenia
ITC hotels has long been a symbol of luxury in the world of hospitality, besides being the second largest hotel chain in India. Although, I have read articles about some of their flamboyant properties, I never quite had an opportunity to stay in any of them. Well, tags such as luxury or business in the…
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Ciclo cafe
Ciclo cafe It’s been a while since my last review and I am not going to blame it on lack of time or a busy schedule. It’s just that among the restaurants that I have been to in recent times none of them were actually outstanding. It makes no sense in writing about experiences that…
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An Evening of Amrut
An Evening of Amrut It’s a given- where there is alcohol, there is food. Most of us tend to order a lot of food when we drink- a little too naively though. For, we are not connoisseurs or sommeliers to study the intricacies that go into pairing food with alcohol. But, if we don’t consciously…
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Chameleon Lounge Bar
Chameleon Lounge Bar Yesvantpur, to me, has long been uncharted territory until recently, I decided to accept restaurant invites from this locality in North Bengaluru. But, the dilemma of travelling to this part of the city will continue to bother me unless I have an enjoyable experience at the eatery (or cafe). Last week, I…
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Bangkok food festival at JW Marriott
“To Bangkok and Back” It was back in 2014 during my visit to Phuket, when I discovered my love for Thai cuisine. By the end of the trip, I realised that 80% of the trip expenses amounted solely because of food. Every restaurant I visited- lunch or dinner, I wanted to have only Thai curry…
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Sizzler festival at District 6
Sizzler festival at District 6 Something that we have all noticed in the food and beverage industry (in Bangalore) over the past few months is the emergence of several microbreweries in town. They seem to spawn every other day- all having rendered the services of the best beer connoisseurs around- showcasing craft beer that (they…
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Oktoberfest at The Irish House
Oktoberfest at The Irish House Oktoberfest- the world’s largest Volksfest- is just around the corner and The Irish House have something special lined up for you. During the fest, a variety of beers from across the world will be available. To name a few- Hoegaarden, Schneider Weisse and Leffe. The international beers would be priced…
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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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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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Fava- A Mediterranean escapade
Fava is all about focus on produce, core ingredients, and exceptional cooking . As your seated in Fava -Located at UB city overlooking the grand Amphitheatre with the sprawling greenery of Cubbon Park in the backdrop and the beautiful fountain area you are going to fall in love with the teal French windows and the…
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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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Hunan- with a healthier twist
Hunan- with a healthier twist On some rare days I choose to eat healthy and when it happens to fall on a weekend it just gets tougher. The best thing that could happen to me on one such weekend was Hunan, the Chinese Restaurant . They’ve come up with a new menu that is healthy and…
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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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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…