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What tools are used in professional Exterior painting?

Professional Exterior painting is far more than applying color to a wall; it is a coordinated process that blends craftsmanship,

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Scotching all rumours

In the past decade, Indian single malt whiskies have emerged from under the shadow of Scotch to claim their place

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Not all processed foods are bad; Here’s what to look out for on food labels

NEW SOUTH WALES: If you follow wellness content on social media or in the news, you’ve probably heard that processed

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Tempura with a twist at Japonico, in Gurugram where Japanese-European fusion comes alive

The robata menu features fresh seafood, tender meats, and seasonal vegetables like asparagus, pork belly, black cod, and lobster. While

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Kebabs, kunefe & more at Delhi’s Ophelia

A sweet ending Ophelia has partnered with Istanbul Baklava, a well-known sweet store in Lajpat Nagar, to curate a special

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Southern Coast Meets Delhi at this Coastal Food Festival

Sourcing fresh produce is another challenge. “We’ve been committed to sustainability—not as a trend, but as a responsibility,” Semwal says.

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Craving Indonesian food? Head to Shangri-La Delhi’s food festival this weekend

At the pop-up, sambal appeared in dozens of variations, from the smoky Sambal Terasi with shrimp paste, to the Sambal

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Naushy Mirza’s Delhi pop-up revives forgotten Lucknowi dishes

What Mirza brings to the table is nostalgia layered with comfort. “This is the food I grew up eating, so

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Sahil Sambhi's Latango brings Italian classics and European vibes to Delhi

Delhi’s dining scene is vibrant, and now restaurateur Sahil Sambhi of Japonico, Bawri, and Vietnom fame, has unveiled his latest

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Qavalli Delhi’s Rivayat-e-Hind revives shared culinary heritage

Chef Siraj Ul Haq, Qavalli’s head chef, highlights dishes like the Peeli Mirch Chicken Tikka, Paneer Pasanda, and the Mutton Moongfali Kebab, made

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Is your diet influencing your dreams? Here’s what researchers say about food and nightmares

MONTREAL: Have you ever wondered if a bizarre dream was caused by something you ate the night before? If so,

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Romancing the Mango: Chef Sadaf Hussain's mango-centric dinner at Bazm-e-Aam celebrates India’s beloved fruit

As monsoon clouds begin to hover over the capital, summer is slowly retreating. Despite the scorch of the past few

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Avocado, umami & Japanese simplicity

Japanese fine-dining spot Japonico — one of Gurugram’s buzziest new openings this year — is already making waves. Their latest

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Inside Delhi Food Walks’ new Kasol-Manali series with Anubhav Sapra—from hemp cafés to siddu spots

The most memorable meal of the trip, according to Sapra, came on the way to Hampta Pass. “There’s a 40-year-old

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Rainy day Ramen fix: OKO's festival brings the best of Asia's flavors to one table

As monsoon broods over the skies, OKO at The LaLiT New Delhi, known for its authentic Chinese, Japanese, and Thai

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Say cheese!

Rooted in the time-honoured Neapolitan techniques, obsessive sourcing and joy of sharing authentic food, Bengaluru’s Serious Slice offers a perfect

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A veggie paradise of taste

Perched amidst the verdant embrace of Timbertales Luxury Resort in Coorg, Twisted Basil stands out as a feast for both the

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High tea with hints of the empire at Kochi’s Brunton Boatyard

While going through the list of herbal and infused teas on offer, Naveen treated me with raisin scones. With each

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Menu of magical memories

Can Sadhya—the quintessential Kerala meal with 24-28 dishes—be compressed into a bite-sized delight? While most would say, not possible, “why

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Bot Appétit

When Yatin Vrachhia moved to Bengaluru with his wife, he faced a common urban lifestyle dilemma: long work hours, little

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Food for thought

It is not just AIDS. Jaipur-based Café Vitthal’s founder Ashish Vitthal, says it isn’t easy to run operations with differently

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Whisky Day: A toast to ‘uisce beatha’

Love or hate her, but you cannot deny the timeless appeal of whisky. Once seen as the stoic companion to

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Marwar meets the world

Perched against the backdrop of the Aravalli range, Taraksh—Sanskrit for ‘starry-eyed’—stands as the culinary home of Sayaji Udaipur resort. The

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For those flirty days

Scarlett House is perched in a quiet bylane tucked away from the cacophony of Bandra’s bustling markets. Malaika Arora’s first

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A peek inside pistachio shells

Making and production In 2022, the US emerged as the world’s largest pistachio producer with nearly 4,00,070 metric tonnes, majorly

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Savour the seaside

Perched above the golden sands of Anjuna Beach, Jolene By The Sea is more than a destination—it’s a feeling, an

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Japan on the table

That realisation led Kumar to creating Gingko. While the establishment offers approachable Japanese cuisine—ramen, karaage, sushi, gyoza—designed for both first-timers

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Chakka Alias Jackie!

Fruits with powerful fragrances have a unique way of connecting with our brains, evoking memories and sensations. Even sans their

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Punjabi heaven

Comforted by an old-school charm, Ikk Panjab serenades you with rustic dishes of yore. This is not a place if

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Livin’ la Vida Roca

As Josep puts it, “We are a family which loves to share the joy of good food and good wine.”

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The AI has It

Daredevilry in dining marks a dramatic upswing in experientials, wooing savvy travellers through a stunning mix of 3D dining and

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[RECIPES] ‘Chill’ food to beat the Summer heat

Across regions and religions Deepa G, an assistant professor of history at CAS College Madayi in Kannur, highlights how food

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Sip and savour

The new menu at Byg Brewski is a treat for all those who crave for global flavours with freshly crafted

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Tokyo Meets Dubai

Zesty tataki, plump dim sum, and sleek interiors set the mood. Founder Sahil Sambhi balances fine dining and spirited revelry

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Not Just Vindaloo by the Bay

Vibrant, like the setting sun, speckled with mustard seeds and fragrant with the aroma of coconut, the ambadyache sasav/ross is

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Savouring the Spanish Delight

Goa is vibrant all year round and so is the culinary scene there. The ever-happening city welcomes a new gem

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Olive It or Not

Making olive oil is difficult, one has to put their nose to the grindstone. Traditional farmers take a long pole

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Absolutely Smashing!

Once considered diner staples, burgers are now canvases for global reinvention, with chefs tapping into childhood memories and fast-food nostalgia.

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Hitting the Bullseye

The Tham brothers, Ryan and Keenan, take their most delicious Asian food format in KOKO to the city of Nizams.

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Hitting the bullseye

The Tham brothers, Ryan and Keenan, take their most delicious Asian food format in KOKO to the city of Nizams.

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Absolutely Smashing!

Once considered diner staples, burgers are now canvases for global reinvention, with chefs tapping into childhood memories and fast-food nostalgia.

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Things you didn’t know about chikoo

The different names of this tropical fruit are a real tongue twister – Manilkara zapota, sapodilla, chicozapote, naseberry, nispero, soapapple,

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Flavours of Fusion

Celebrated for his seamless blend of French culinary techniques with Indian flavours, renowned Chef Priyam Chatterjee recently unveiled a nine

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Bangkok to Gurugram, chef Garima Arora’s venture a homecoming masterpiece

Banng, chef Garima Arora’s first Indian venture, brings Bangkok to Gurugram with bold Thai flavours. The Michelin-starred chef combines nostalgia

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Danish the way to do it

Think Denmark, think Danish pastries. Buttery, flaky, light-as-air, a Danish is a multilayered, laminated sweet pastry in the viennoiserie tradition.

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Canvas and cuisine

Damien Hirst’s Cherry Blossom prints greet you as soon as you step out of the elevator. Inside, works by Sameer

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What’s in A name?

In my childhood, I always wondered why the chole that we made at home was called ‘Pindi chole’ in restaurants.

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Pasta palate

Say hello to the new restaurant that celebrates native culture with its handmade pasta and other traditional delicacies even as

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Down the eat street in Sri Lanka

Step into any modest kitchen in Sri Lanka and you will find the traditional, local ingredients meeting the artful mastery

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The celebrity baker to Bollywood and beyond

Her 11 cloud kitchens across Mumbai are abundant with luscious, artisanal, seasonal, strawberry cakes this holiday season—with moist layers, and

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Hits and misses

The six-year-old brand that has successfully built a loyal following in Delhi-NCR, is not scared of charting a new course.

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Market on the sands

Soaking in the sights, sounds and smells of the food markets of Galle, a charming European-style city in southern Sri

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The flavourful legacy that lives on

Even after 77 years of Independence, royalty retains its cachet in India. Especially, the food. Bhopal’s legacy, spanning 250 years,

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Boya: An eatery for the love of the sea

In a world where there are restaurants opening and closing faster than you can say artichoke, it’s a pleasure to

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Coffee, Coorg and avocado

The journey from Bengaluru to Coorg is for photo albums. You are likely to spot elephants and other animals if

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Bhawya Sahu: An eatery for the love of the sea

In a world where there are restaurants opening and closing faster than you can say artichoke, it’s a pleasure to

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Recipes of the heart and home

Ask him about his favourite local Omani dish and he promptly says, “Shuwa, a slow cooked Omani goat or lamb

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Cocktail custodians

Bars in Goa are no longer content with just serving the usual cocktails. The drinks have to be innovative and

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Many avatars of the diva of flavours

Ritu Dalmia is the grand dame of Italian haute cuisine in India. DIVA, opened at the tun of the 21st

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High on past, mixing with present

Sixteen33’s menu takes celebrating local to an even more microscopic level. For instance, the Ranwar extols the fact that over

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Vino, vidi, vici in the mountains

Michael Juergens was pleasantly surprised when he went to Bhutan to run a marathon. “I was taken aback to see

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A rosy affair

A rose by any other name is supposed to smell as sweet. It holds true for this cosy café in

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Packing for a train journey

Perched beside curved glass windows, we spoke with Nitin Lochab, general manager, operations, Aroon Food Services Pvt Ltd — the

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Making peace with a truant river

Imagine an extended Walden Pond set in the Kerala idyll and you have Moozhikulam Sala, a pastoral housing colony for

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Hearty and wholesome

Born in Barcelona in 2010 as Cup & Cake and rebranded to Brunch & Cake in 2012, the brand underwent

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Aurangabad: The gully gourmet’s heirloom recipes

Food is ubiquitous in Aurangabad. Famous for its exquisite, centuries-old, rock-cut temples, sculptures and paintings of the UNESCO-endorsed Ellora and

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Ekaa: Desi-style dive bar

The concoctions from the bar bring in Swadeshi Sips, a banger spin on Indian liquors, and the tequila-powered Lallantop with

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Matters of Red, White in Britain

British wine seems to be a bit of a joke, but the English are no stranger to making wine. Today

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Sweet and Shapely

From Bento modak cakes to lachha rabdi or gulab jamun cheesecake to jalebi caviar the sugar darlings this festive season

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Hunting in Nature’s Garden of Edibles

“We brought out a field guide, Chasing Soppu, in September 2022, which people could use to see which greens are

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The shroom boom

Health and Flavour: Proper seasoning, aromatics, and a balance of flavours, with a touch of fat to finish, can create

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Fun and fantastical with food theatrics

Chef Sarfaraz Ahmed’s skilful food artistry splashes out in an informal yet jaw-dropping melee of flavours. Think food theatrics with

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The monsoon’s sweetest by the sea

In Goan homes, a sweet ritual is practised on the first of August every year. People begin the month by

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The Malayali on a high in Poland

Now that he had the perfect recipe, he needed a name. “What better name than ‘Malayali’?” chuckles Nallur, who grew

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Wrap and roll in Prague

The whiff of cinnamon and freshly baked bread tantalises the senses while walking down the Golden Lane in Prague. The

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A glassy affair

Mist swirling around tops of lush green mountains and rain-drenched streets provide a picturesque backdrop for the recently-launched Fiori in

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Turning over a new leaf

Not sure if you’ve noticed, but the leaves have begun sporting an ochre hue, the winds are getting cooler, and

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Spoilt for choice in split

A few streets away, in the heart of the Old Town is another landmark: Ribarnica or the fish market. Set

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Deliciously vintage

Step into the vibrant world of heirloom tomatoes, where each fruit carries a story as rich as its flavours. Rooted

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Sands, scents and sensibility

In the endless sands of the Thar desert which spans 2,00,000 sq km across India and Pakistan, the monsoon is

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Culinary seaman on top of the world

It is simply impossible to separate the chef from the artist when it comes to the Michelin-starred Virgilio Martinez—Peru’s de

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A city for fun-gi

I’m a fun-gi’ is embroidered in blazing red on a lime green mushroom-shaped hat; ‘You’re as cute as a button’,

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A plate less ordinary

Think Rajasthani cuisine and dal baati, churma, laal maas, safed maas, come to mind. In touristy places like Jaipur, Jodhpur,

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Betting on the bold flavours of Buckwheat

Perfect texture To make a great buckwheat dish, cooking it the right way is key. The grain takes a bit

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A Platter you cannot refuse

If you are a regular at Delhi’s Lodhi colony, rejoice! There’s a new player in town—Dos—that gives your old favourites

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An ode to Lorelai Gilmore and her favourite brew

Another Bangalorean Harshitha Venkatraman’s favourite Lorelai Gilmore quote happens to be, “This is a jumbo coffee morning. I need coffee

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From Dubai, with love

Avatara opened in Dubai in early 2022 and bagged a Michelin star within a year, the only vegetarian Indian restaurant

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DIY on Asian griddles

Going out to eat in Japan is a pantomime. Visit an authentic Japanese okonomiyaki restaurant; here actions speak more than

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Willy Wonkas on a Roll

Creating chocolate is an interesting mix of art and science. Precise temperature management in tempering, and achieving ingredient harmony for

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Calm in a teacup

Sri Lanka is slowly becoming the traveller’s cup of tea again. After Covid-19 hit tourism, it is banking on its

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A rum affair with tiki cocktails

“Additionally, the Indian palate appreciates the balance of sweetness and complexity found in these cocktails,” believes Badh. Rum is a

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Don’t say just cheesesteak

Insta cuisine is eccentric at best and downright ridiculous at its worst. The ‘Everything is Cake’ trend is a beguiling

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A 13-course journey in Mumbai’s Bandra

Décor: Cupped in toasted woody tones, and warm amber, the intimate restaurant brings in 12 teal hip seaters at the

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India’s gourmet pet food market booms as owners splurge on exotic treats

“There has been a significant increase in demand for gourmet pet food. Pet owners are treating their furry friends like

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Dozens hospitalised in Moscow with rare food poisoning after eating salads ordered online

MOSCOW: A suspected outbreak of a rare and extremely dangerous food poisoning in Moscow left more than 120 people seeking

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Discover little Tokyo on the Rhine: Düsseldorf’s Japanese enclave

With more than 8,000 Japanese residents, Düsseldorf has the largest Japanese community in Germany and the third largest in Europe

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‘Bengaluru ordered over 6 million burgers,’ says Swiggy

BENGALURU: Bengaluru ordered more than 6 million burgers over the past year, and has become the Burger Capital of India,

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Frozen assets

Often considered the “holy grail” of gourmet, French cuisine has a definite and strict set of rules that govern the

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From Welsh cakes to Glamorgan sausage: Exploring Wales' unique gastronomic heritage

The food explorer gets off the train, who has travelled from London to Cardiff in barely two hours, and is

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Bulgur: A Mesopotamian mystery

Legends have forgotten legacies. Like for example the jewel of Middle Eastern cooking, bulgur. Loved by Chinese emperors and ancient

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A journey of taste

Goa is where investion and innovation thrives. It is a tiny enclave of myriad habits and tastes, with food taking

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Sanjay Thumma: The Chef of searches

The story goes that when Chef Sanjay Thumma’s mother was pregnant with him, she opened the lid of the biriyani

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From war refuge to bed and breakfast: Unearthing Brno’s subterranean delights

It was once a bomb shelter. But on early winter mornings, 10-Z Bunker is where you go to find refuge

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Japanese cocktails stir up a savory storm in city bars

A solo iceball clinks against the delicate glass as the bartender serves up the Japanese highball with frozen whiskey. Sake

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Malvani cuisine: Spice, spice baby

Chef Dilip Bavkar expertly stirs and mixes the cashew apple curry with an overpowering aroma. It’s the ethereal setting that

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Devaras: The homecoming

Restaurants don’t always use traditional family recipes. But when the Devarsetty family opened Devaras in Dubai in July last year,

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Utterly gheelicious

Chef Sarah Todd deftly splashes a generous spoonful of the intensely aromatic, caramel-hued fat every now and then over the

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Elements of Taste

A mother and son walk into Erth Restaurant in Al Hosn in Abu Dhabi for lunch. They are just in

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The Herbalcohol Way

Call it the American cilantro, the desi dhaniya or the Bambaiyya kothmir, coriander is one herb that we can’t seem

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Costly onion, tomato and potato make the thali dearer this year

In a startling turn of events, the humble vegetarian thali, a staple for millions across India, has emerged as a

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Healthy indulgence

What better way to spread joy than by gifting healthy yet delicious chocolates? Akhil emphasises the importance of providing gifting

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In Wonka’s wonderland

As you enter the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Zurich, Switzerland, be prepared to be awestruck by the sight of

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An indulgent Iftar itinerary

CHENNAI : Samco With the theme, ‘fasting by day, feasting by night,’ Samco outlets across the city bring the best

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Haleem Dil se…

HYDERABAD : Ramzan has now become synonymous with haleem as people enjoy and relish this food—rich in nourishment and exquisite

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Households Waste 1 Billion Meals Daily, Exacerbating Global Hunger and Climate Change

As data collection has improved the true scale of the problem has become much clearer, said Clementine O’Connor from UNEP.

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The Art of Perfect Touchings with Drinks

Good bars usually have their signature bar snacks that are as much of a draw as the ambience of the

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Culinary aesthetics shape modern dining experience

The numbers count. “Many follow the rule of threes while plating a dish: like three garnishes, or three textures, or

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The healing magic of clove

KOCHI: Cloves are one of the spices that are grown extensively in India. It’s a spice obtained from the dried

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This chef offers Japanese food with a Californian twist in Delhi

Inspired by the traditional izakaya restaurants in Japan, customers can embark on a journey to the buzzing alleyways of Tokyo.

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How to haleem?

HYDERABAD: If you feel like you are stuck in Hyderabad for the next few days, whatever the reason — your

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Check out innovative creations India’s culinary scene embraces the seasonal fruit

Although we’re a few months out of the Christmas season, a few of its festive treats still linger around. And

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Fennel’s aromatic marvel elevates global cuisines and thrives in Northern India

But fennel’s appeal extends far beyond its cultivation habits. This herb has entrenched itself in culinary traditions worldwide, its leaves

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Serving sumptuous suvai

CHENNAI: For the past two years, there has been a buzz during the Margazhi season. One made by the flavourful

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Fusion food at its finest

CHENNAI: Anglo-Indian cuisine is a heritage cuisine that is gradually disappearing from the food scene in recent days. This cuisine

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A Culinary Journey Through Delhi’s North East Delights

Though it may not be apparent on the surface, because after a while all Dilli-walas people talk and behave similarly,

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South Indian ‘filter kaapi’ ranks second in list of 38 best coffees across the world

In the words of Lorelai Gilmore, “Coffee please, and a shot of cynicism,” which is pretty much how most adults

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The Buddha’s bowl

The world is going crazy trying to clamber out of the chub rut, gobbling up slimming exercises on Insta feeds

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Bean there, brewed that

Did you know that Coorg is regarded as the coffee cup of India?” naturalist Bindu Shree asks the motley group

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Melon Mania

Nutritional benefit Watermelon has 92% water content and it keeps one refreshed and revitalised Loaded with Vitamin A and C,

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From soups & soaps to stimulants and stress-busters

KOCHI: Mint stands out as a versatile herb valued for its aromatic leaves and a multitude of applications. Though many

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Japan’s Culture Kare

Italian Connection One such culinary chimera that originated from the post-World War II era is the Itameshi style of cuisine.

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Chhena Poda: The Divine Dessert of Odisha

Paneer, it is claimed, existed since Vedic times and there is evidence to indicate that it was known to the

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Melon Mania

Nutritional benefit Watermelon has 92% water content and it keeps one refreshed and revitalised Loaded with Vitamin A and C,

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A tryst with Tanjore

The juicy baby lobster chilli fry gives fresh Goan seafood a delightful nod. Try the local fish chonak in an

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A sweet tour of India

The unique business comes with its own challenges, especially transportation and the shelf-life of products sourced from the northern regions.

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A doughnut heaven in Kochi!

KOCHI: I was midway into a hearty Korean meal the first time someone mentioned ‘Choco Brown’. Specifically, their doughnuts. After

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Algorithmic Artistry

Ever wondered how artificial intelligence could become your creative collaborator? Dive into the world of DALL-E 3, an AI art

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The Underrated Tradition of Pulao

Chicken Tikka Masala has long displaced traditional Fish and Chips as the national food of Britain. Similarly, if a referendum

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Utterly Butterly Brown

Sadhu reveals another culinary secret: “Use your ears”. As moisture evaporates, the sizzling sound diminishes, indicating rapid browning. Once the

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The pulse of food

Legumes in a way have been an important part of agriculture for centuries. These small beings even became as integral

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Doling out delicious designs for 25 years

The Cake World’s signature products are the rich plum cake and customised designs of wedding cakes. They manufacture all bakery

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The many perks of fermentation

CHENNAI: Fermented foods have been an important component of the human diet from time immemorial. It contains a high number

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A wild cheese chase: The story of Panchal Dairy

Revolutions are born from the need of the moment. Such is the story of Panchal Dairy, named after the Panchal

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Dumpling delight

CHENNAI: As Vinayakar Chaturthi is just around the corner, move over from your usual sweet and savoury kozhukattais, and indulge

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Cakes, bakes and beyond

CHENNAI: For most of us, celebrations are synonymous with cutting cakes. The often round creations, richly spongy with fruits or

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Flavours from the Chettinad kitchens

CHENNAI: Chettinad cuisine, one of the most renowned cuisines of Tamil Nadu, is linked to a community called Nattukottai Chettiar

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The Chutney chronicles

ChhattisgarhThe kai or chapra chutney, made by crushing red weaver ants, is a staple among the tribal community of Chhattisgarh.

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Around the world in a hundred dishes

Nikhil Bhatia, chef-in-charge of Edesia, says, “Granita is basically frozen fruits. Fruits are cut into pieces, frozen overnight, and then

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Is the Butter Chicken overrated? Did it need the grand dispute it is embroiled in?

Butter Chicken has been in the news ever since sections of Indian and foreign media reported a legal spat between

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Spice, and all things nice

World history was made by spices. The clamour for these now-uniquitous ingredients in Europe led to the quest for the

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Raising the bar: Goa’s newest high-energy space 'Barfly'

Cracking the code to Goa’s pulsating food and beverage space is no mean feat. A few years ago, entrepreneurs Karrtik

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The big cheese of gurugram

George Bernard Shaw had said with his typical Irish sense of humour: “There is no love more sincere than the love

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Just dough it

On the outskirts of Ahmedabad is a 35,000 sq ft factory that since last year has been open to visitors.

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Savour the Flavours

HYDERABAD: The City of Pearls, known for its rich history, culture, and of course, its delectable cuisine, has welcomed a

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Unique blends for tea enthusiasts

The tea blends encompass a wide spectrum, including oolong tea, white tea, and green tea, infused with an array of

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Vegetarian delights

Vegetarian HaleemGaurang’s Kitchen’s Vegetarian Haleem is a revelation, particularly during the sacred month of Ramadan. Traditionally, haleem is a dish

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Kanji kronicles

KOCHI: The humble dish kanji has always been a global dish. In England, it is porridge made of oats and

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Culinary musings

HYDERABAD: The rich tapestry of global cuisine often faces dilution in the fast-paced demands of modern life. However, a dynamic mother

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Pen to pan: A cuisine keeper’s tale

A cuisine apart As her career as an author soared, Kumar was approached by renowned hotels and restaurants to teach

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A Royal Culinary Tour

Bringing the best of these two worlds is the ongoing food fest, ‘The Great Indian Odyssey’ at Avenue Regent on

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The taste of transformation

Food is elemental; it is the nourishing essence of life. Yet, its significance extends far beyond mere sustenance. As we

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A paper route to the plate

In the bustling pace of today’s digital world, where the Internet reigns as our all-encompassing resource, there’s a treasure often

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Kahwa and Quinces in Kashmir

With roads being closed during winters and the supply of fresh vegetables cut off, it becomes imperative for residents of

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Local Tastes, Global Palates

In High Spirits For a long time, India was unfairly judged for producing spirits that used molasses,” says Siddhartha Sharma,

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Bowled over the great Ramen revolution

Stirring up a slurpy storm, the humble wheat noodle is driving the great ramen revolution in India. No longer limited

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A thoughtful journey

HYDERABAD: Deciding to embrace a vegan lifestyle is a personal choice driven by various reasons. For some, it’s about a commitment

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Waste Side Story: Putting waste to use

Did you know that pea pods, which we so often discard, make for excellent soups and crispy fritters? Or, that

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Unhealthy food adding $7.3 trillion in hidden costs to global economy, finds UN body

How the hidden costs of agrifood systems affect us. (Photo | www.fao.org) Food “The future of our agrifood systems and,

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Inside Sunny Leone’s sprawling restaurant in Noida

Why Noida? I wasn’t interested in Mumbai because everyone else was, and I didn’t want a restaurant for the sake

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Of fasts, feasts & fiesta

CHENNAI: Deepavali, the time when the light illuminates the nooks and crannies of the city, turning even the darkest corners

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A taste of vegetarian Kashmir

We also tried the Nadru Yakhni; the lotus stem is a Kashmiri food staple. Kalari, a Dogra cheese that is

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Guide to Spain’s Galicia’s gastro galaxy

It is likely that the produce you see in the market will be on your plate at one of the

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Flavours of the Orient

BENGALURU: Whether you like eating a steaming bowl of ramen on a cold day or just enjoy looking at beautifully

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United flavours of Moscow will take your taste buds on a culinary voyage

As an ode to the city, kickstart your culinary explorations with hi-tech Russian cuisine at the two-Michelin star Twins Garden.

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In the mood for merrymaking

CHENNAI : As the chilly winds of December blow into town with the promise of a prosperous new year, the

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The super Georgian Supra

The supra is a medium of culinary storytelling split into three distinct chapters, where following the cold food that whets

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Harissa: Hot comfort in the valley

It is said that to truly appreciate the beauty of Kashmir, one must visit it during the chillaikalan. Never mind

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2023 sets stage for dynamic gastronomic landscape of 2024

BENGALURU: As we bid farewell to 2023, Bengaluru’s bustling food and beverage scene continues to showcase the city’s culinary prowess.

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Peeling the many layers of parathas across India

I wake up every morning excitedly and make my way to the kitchen to brew a cup of tea, and

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Dilemma of Indian street food

Hygiene was never an issue. Our houses are spick-and-span, but we dump all our waste on the streets. We cook

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An Ocean on the Plate- The New Indian Express

Express News Service The usher swiftly wraps a mundu (sarong) around the diners’ waists steering them into the cosy confines

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A tale of the humble kachori- The New Indian Express

Express News Service Amid a quaint but poignant walk around the old town, a presenter of a city walk session

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Food for thought and soul?- The New Indian Express

Express News Service Today, my Japanese friend took me for an Uyghur lunch. I am vegetarian this week and I

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Tomato at over Rs 100/kg; here’s what you could replace them with- The New Indian Express

By Online Desk Tomatoes and Indian cuisine are almost inseparable. Rich in Vitamin A, C, B6, the humble vegetable (or,

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Bengaluru eatery wins people’s heart, taste buds with home-cooked food- The New Indian Express

Express News Service Every morning at 7, a bustling corner at Banashankari Second Cross, Bengaluru, has eager locals vie for standing

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Snacking in Sydney- The New Indian Express

Express News Service If there are two idiosyncrasies that define the average Australian, those have to be the propensity to

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How Delhi is popularising regional ingredients- The New Indian Express

Express News Service In East Delhi’s Swasthya Vihar, Anita Tikoo, a landscape architect who’s also uber-popular among India’s food community

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Modern flair to traditional fare- The New Indian Express

Express News Service The debate around maintaining the traditional style and form of a dish, pitted against the idea of

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The great burrata crossover- The New Indian Express

Express News Service The saying “some of the world’s greatest discoveries occur by accident” couldn’t be more apt for how

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Bold flavours of Burma- The New Indian Express

Express News Service A few weeks ago, we were treated to the creamiest, most flavoursome ‘Khauk Swe’— or, as we’d

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Goa’s new destination for Indian haute cuisine- The New Indian Express

Express News Service The ritzy stretch of Assagao in North Goa has, in recent times, become a hotbed of culinary

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Secret sauce of Moses Lake’s space burgers- The New Indian Express

Express News Service A UFO craze is sweeping America. The Pentagon reports alien aircraft being chased by USAF pilots. There

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How the indigenous grain is dominating the table- The New Indian Express

Express News Service In her recent Instagram post, chef and cookbook author Anahita Dhondy finishes her Millet Monday segment with

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Peeling the many layers of parathas across India- The New Indian Express

Express News Service A very happy New Year to you, dear readers! It’ll soon be a year since I restarted

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Meet Chaitanya Muppala’s CEO of India’s first craft chocolate brand ‘Manam’- The New Indian Express

Express News Service “Thank you for not wearing perfume today. The cologne interferes with the activity we will be doing

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Whitecaps international school for bakery wins Junior Pastry Indian Cup 2023- The New Indian Express

Express News Service Two young pastry chefs, one of them from the Whitecaps International School for Bakery of Bengaluru, have

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Destination flavour: Cookbook author Roopali Mohanti decodes Gorkha cuisine- The New Indian Express

Express News Service Sometime in mid-2020, home chef Roopali Mohanti took to WhatsApp to share with close friends a recipe

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Doling out delicious designs for 25 years- The New Indian Express

By Express News Service CHENNAI: In 1998, The Cake World was established in Chennai by Chef Lawrence. He learned his

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The story of Panchal Dairy- The New Indian Express

Express News Service Revolutions are born from the need of the moment. Such is the story of Panchal Dairy, named

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Dumpling delight- The New Indian Express

Express News Service CHENNAI: As Vinayakar Chaturthi is just around the corner, move over from your usual sweet and savoury