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A landmark in dadar, pritam's iconic status is indelible.

80 years later, what keeps Pritam as iconic as ever?

The restaurant is easily one of the oldest in the city, a landmark in its own right. Its gifted Mumbai not just the iconic butter chicken, but also a sense of community.…

Teru chennai

Teru challenges Chennai’s ‘chaatscape’

With rare dying delicacies like Mangalore buns and goli soda on the menu, Teru celebrates the taste of south India like never before. From the snack stalls along the bustling beachside to…

Icons of whisky

In the ‘spirit’ of celebration

The ‘Roadshow of Celebration’ by Icons of Whisky Awards 2022 at Taj Mahal New Delhi was an evening soiree celebrating premium spirits, signature gourmet flavours, and The Chambers club. View this post…

A list of must-try food when in pondicherry

A list of must-try food when in Puducherry

Here is our list of delicacies you must try when you visit Puducherry. Whenever planning a trip within India, Puducherry easily ranks high for its exquisite cuisine, scenic locales, and overall fun…

Chef vikas khanna

TD conversations: Chef Vikas Khanna

Chef Vikas Khanna breaks new ground with the ‘Phygital NFT’ launch of his magnum opus, Sacred Foods of India, a limited-edition book on culinary offerings at holy places across India, which was…

Chef's list featured

What’s new in the chef’s pantry?

From black garlic to jackfruit seed and lacto-fermented bimbli, a behind-the-burner preview of what’s the latest on the chef’s shopping agenda — and your next dining experience. A few weeks ago, seasoned…

Junoon's flight to india cocktails

Matters of the spirit: Thirsty in the Big Apple

A trip to New York saw our writer savour a welcome slice of India in Manhattan, while at the same time enjoying one of the top aperitivo experiences the cocktail world has…

Shorba

Shorba for the soul

Shorba is a testament to India’s openness to external culinary influences, and how we assimilate them effortlessly and make them our own. We recount how shorba — a love-it-hate-it curative dish —…

Breakfast spots to hit up when in philadelphia

10 spots to add to your breakfast trail in Philadelphia

Nothing better than the best breakfast in Philadelphia, and we’ve got all kinds of options and more! Picking a handful of breakfast places from 12,621 registered food establishments in Philadelphia can be…

Why is podo pitha important to the rath yatra?

Podo pitha: Nandigosha’s beloved treat

Know why this variant of Odisha’s oldest sweetmeat warrants a stopover for the Holy Trinity during the famous Rath Yatra. As culinary icon Jiggs Kalra once defined it for the global audience,…

Hoots' interiors

India Modern: Hoots’ is redefining the way we drink

No. 26 on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2022, Hoots’ is a cosy haunt within Perch’s Vasant Vihar outlet that is rewriting the drinks game, one cocktail at a time. Hoots’ began life…

Calabrian wines

Tipple Tales: Wines of Calabria, between mountain and sea

With stunning locales, diverse landscapes, and a unique combination of terroirs with a history of wine production dating back to the 8th century, there is much to learn about Calabria, and a…

Curd rice

Rethinking curd rice

Curd rice was once seen as healing food, acquired fame as a beloved summer special and conquered palates for its cure-all properties. Here’s how the famous Thayir Sadam and its ilk have…

10 different ways to pamper your old man this father's day

10 amazing ways to treat the main man this Father’s Day

The day to celebrate the first man in your life is here! This Father’s Day, here are 10 amazing ways to pamper your old man. Brunch at Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru ORR…

How pithas play a pivotal role in raja parba

Raja Parba: The culinary brilliance of period drama

Can a festival based on the taboo topic of menstruation become the prism to understand and adopt ancient wellness practices of food? Turns out there is much more to Odisha’s Raja Parba…

Indian cheeses

Who moved my cheese?: Rediscovering Indian cheese varieties

Traditional Indian cheese to many may be synonymous with paneer. But there are many drool-worthy, indigenous varieties that can replace mozzarella, cheese jerky, and more! With the rising influx of multi-cuisine influence…