Swad Desh Videsh Ka, Sector 47, Gurgaon

Dhokla Papdi with Seenghdana Pesto: This appetiser is the best of three worlds – the spongy Dhokla, the crunchy Papdi and the lovely pungency of pesto sauce – each and every is a volcano of flavours. Mini Idli with Desi Ghee and Gunpowder Masala: Soft boiled mini idlis are always good, but what if they…

Travel musings – Jodhpur

This time a pigeon photo bombed me.  The beautiful courtyard at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur is a perfect place to feast your eyes with the beautifully carved pillars.

Indian Independence Day

The tricolour might be a bit distorted in this image but the idea remains the same behind each Independence Day celebration. Let us not take our freedom for granted. The privileges we are currently enjoying came after a long fought struggle of the masses. Our culture, cuisine, natural environment & beauty, practices and of course…

Nando’s Punjabi Bagh, New Delhi

You know it is a special treat when you get to visit one of your favourite restaurants on your birthday. And that too a new outlet for you in the bylanes of Punjabi Bagh. This one is not as big as the outlets in Connaught Place and Ambience Vasant Kunj, but the same warm hospitality…

The Great Kebab Factory, Radisson Sohna Road, Gurgaon

Shorba with bread: Bread fluffy and with a distinct flavour of fennel. It compliments the tangy and light tomato shorba pretty well. Pudina Rani Murg: The juicy chicken leg piece is good to dig into and refreshing mint marination along with creamy yogurt is a wonderful add on. Galouti Kebab: The chefs at The Great…

Artusi Ristorante,Golf Course Road, Gurgaon

If there is one cuisine I can have any time, anywhere, it is Italian. A cheese drenched and creamy dish with a glass of red wine – my my, the evening is set. Artusi is a luxurious fine dine Italian restaurant located in One Horizon Centre. The decor is classical European with intricate chandeliers carrying…