The place is beautifully done, with the staff adding charm with their attention and warmth. Drinks first? They were good! There, they passed the test. I tried a Minimalist Mayarita (from a limited-period menu that had Pistola Joven range as the base). Tang, sweetness, kick, temperature – just right. I, perhaps, should have stopped there … More #MyTipsyPauses – Taco & Tequila Co, Pune
Unhurried, cozy, delicious and warm – this place exudes these words like those sparkling drops of water on a lotus. But lotus it is not; fuchsia it certainly is! On a Sunday evening, I stepped into The Fuchsia Loft and was immediately embraced by a vintage wave of fuchsia. The ambience lived upto this glorious … More #MyTipsyPauses – The Fuchsia Loft, Juhu
I discovered Japanese cuisine primarily from the books I read. From Banana Yoshimoto and Haruki Murakami, Hiromi Kawakami and Asako Yuzuki, comes stories that keep food as a central character, and elevate interactions around its delicious texture. Sushi to Maki rolls, Ramen to Udon, Tempura to Karaage, Yakitori to Miso Soup – I have sampled … More And I said, Itadakimasu 🙂
Nestled in the heart of the bustling city, Taj Mahal Tea House offers an escape with its quaint and warm interiors that transports one to a serene world. As I stepped inside the courtyard leading to the indoor seating, wooden tables and cane chairs welcomed me. Once inside, the sight of vintage teapots on rustic … More #MyChaiLove – Taj Mahal Tea House, Bandra 
In a chance detour, I ended up at Blue Tokai Roasters, Seawood, Navi Mumbai. Part of the main market complex, it is a cozy cafe serving its signature medium and dark roast coffees with an array of snacks. I was much taken by their delicious croissants! The Berry Mascarpone Croissant and Pista & Rasperry Croissant … More #MyCoffeeWhiffs – Blue Tokai, Navi Mumbai
Doppio, Bhubaneswar: This quaint little cafe is quite lovely, especially, with its outdoors. The outdoor seating is picturesque with the winding Bougainvillea by the walls running all the way to the roof, hugging with its canopy of beauty and shade. Flower-pots on the sides and a sturdy tree in the centre with minimalistic decor complemented … More City passing by your cup of Coffee
What do you find at a place named ‘Finding Rumi’? Contentment. I found its many hues at this wonderful, little restaurant at Chennai, serving Mediterranean and North Western cuisine. Tucked away onto the third floor and opening upto the terrace, this place reminds one of Rumi: the architecture, the decor, the cutlery, the food, the … More One day, dine with Rumi
Days of My China Dragon by Chandrahas Choudhury My Rating: 3.5 of 5 Stars Universally, very few things bind people the way food does. And endorsing this view emphatically, Jigar Pala opens a Chinese restaurant in Prabha Devi, Mumbai, taking a detour from his family’s legacy of well-established Udipi restaurant. Enter the ‘China Dragon’. He … More Book Review: Days of My China Dragon by Chandrahas Choudhury (2019)
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