In my opinion, one of the best weekend getaways from Mumbai is to it's younger sibling Pune. The city is wonderful and has much to offer despite turning into a mini Mumbai. I have friends there so it's always fun to visit but even if I didn't, I'd still...
It isn't everyday that you eat a five course meal specially in Mumbai but when you get the opportunity to do so, it's one you should cherish. There is a lot of mediocre food in the city and a lot of good food as well. What's rare is a...
Hyderabad to me will always be a royal city. Not just because of its incredible history and culture or that it was home to the Nizams but mostly because it is one tremendously diverse city when it comes to local food. To the world Hyderabad is just about its...
I'm not a baker, in fact my antics in the kitchen are more for my own personal pleasure and relaxation than anything else. I'm terrified when people ask me to cook for them and when they insist I do retarded things like cupcakes it's border line traumatic. When Mahindra...
If I'm being completely honest, I would have to say that the Courtyard By Marriott City Centre in Pune is probably my favourite hotel in the city. While its sibling the J W Marriott is sprawling and everyone else's favourite, I find a sense of comfort, top notch service...
I'm embarrassed to admit it, but there was a time when I thought buffets were the best deals in town. All you can eat for a set price - Hello affordable meals !! I would go crazy, I mean just dog gone nuts and try to eat everything there...
Most of the time I'm operating at full speed. There are days when I can't remember what I did the night before and I'm constantly bouncing about the place working on a theme or project or frantically trying to meet all my writing deadlines. It might sound strange but...
Every year I like to hit rewind and pick out some of my favourite dishes of the year. They're in no particular order and most of the time are the oddest choices. I enjoy doing it and it's a great way to wrap up the year. This year however,...
I had spent more than two weeks travelling all over Portugal on my food tour and was now relaxing in Lisbon. I decided to extend my stay and ended up doing another 5 nights in Lisbon by myself. I think this is possibly the best decision I made because...
There are times when I think ' someone pinch me I must be dreaming' and on this recent Portuguese adventure, I must have thought this at least a hundred times. Everything about this country is beautiful, from their stunning beaches, quaint towns, bustling cities to wonderfully warm people. However...