If there is one dish that stands testimony to our astounding culinary ingenuity and technique supremacy, it is Daulat Ki Chaat — the winter speciality of the North. Back in the day,…
From roasts to pies, cakes to stews, hot breads to ginger wine, here’s how one of the finest Indian creolised cuisines redefined the ‘spirit’ and ‘cheer’ of the Christmas feast. If the…
In the panoply of Christmas treats, the original celebratory cake may have lost its stardom in the West — not in India though. Here’s what has extended the Roman innovation’s shelf life. …
Ever wondered why mixed greens — and by that we mean all leafy greens and root vegetables — are such a staple for winters in India? Here’s the skinny. For Purvi Vyas,…
It may be referred to as the other pork dish from the land of coffee, but if there is a dish that waxes eloquence of a region’s rich culture and culinary supremacy,…
From nondescriptive carry bags to effective branding tools endorsing sustainability and curating experiences, seasoned restaurateur Samir Kuckreja talks about the fascinating world of food packaging and its changing trends in current times. …
From being referred to as a lowly food to being one of the finest (vegetarian) presenters of Indian flavours on the world table to becoming an obsession in US, here’s what transformed…
LMNO_Q is a new Sky Bar in Kolkata that has all the makings of an upbeat hangout for the denizens of City of Joy, and it’s setting a new trend by focussing…
It’s plant-based, sustainable, farm-to-table and has a menu for your four-legged furry bestie too…just a few of the reasons that make Chef Abhijit Saha’s latest outing — the Pet People Café in…
Festooned with that Rajbari ambience, a colonial-styled dining hall and club music, the East India Room – the restaurant at Raajkutir – is like a time capsule that takes you back to the charms of 19th-century Calcutta. Early this…
Diwali is a festival that not only unites the country in celebration but also in its delightful richness of treats and delicacies. Holi has gujiya, Eid has seviyan, Pongal has payasam, Ganesh…
It came, it saw, it adopted, it conquered and then it ruled. If there is one Indian dish that befits this epithet, it is biryani, the ultimate comfort food. There is something…
Seasoned hotelier and marketing strategist Saket Gupta talks about the rise of an agile, data-driven approach when it comes to the business of food and hospitality marketing and more. Artificial Intelligence, influencer…
Chanda Chakata is the no bake cheesecake from Odisha that defines the phrase “no one can eat just one”. Here’s a closer look at a sweet that is also a prasad for…
Here’s how the milkshake spelled renaissance for milk, became a cultural cult—and the cornerstone of some of the most outlandish innovations. Early April this year when Chef Sumanta Chakrabarti decided to rework the milkshake offering at Loafer’s Café in Raajkutir, Swabhumi, the first…
When it comes to lavishness, history and Bengal’s culinary ingenuity, nothing quite lays the spread like the one during the nine-day festival of Durga Puja, including some fascinating legacy dishes, say chefs…
There is more to our vrat ka khana (food of the Navratri fast) than the religious explanation that is given of its existence and its continuing practice. “It’s been our tradition,” says…
A concept that easily predates the celebration of Durga Puja, here’s what makes it such an integral part of the festivity, especially in the states of East and Northeast India Meat or…
Biryani could easily fit the description of a national dish, given that every state has its own variant, with a history to go with it. Here are a few iconic gems of…
When it comes to baked fruit-and-pastry desserts, the iconic pie isn’t the only game in town. Meet cobbler, the trail-modified innovation that has been the toast of many events—and variations Cobbler. There is…