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The Curious Case of Carter Road

The Curious Case of Carter Road

April 28, 2013 · by desh · in Food, Marketing, Mumbai

Over the past year or so nothing as intrigued me more than the appearance, sudden rise, and equally sudden demise of certain eateries in Mumbai. Places like the western suburbs of Bandra and Andheri have seen a sudden surge in…

A Butter Bath at Sardar

A Butter Bath at Sardar

April 20, 2013 · by desh · in Food, Mumbai

All of us imagine and keep designing some colourful imaginations once in a while. People imagine future scenarios, their possible adventures on travel, or a date with Katrina or John Abraham. But for some people like me, imaginations can be…

Episode II: What to eat in Varanasi or Story of Italian Food in Varanasi

Episode II: What to eat in Varanasi or Story of Italian Food in Varanasi

April 11, 2013 · by desh · in Food, Travel, Varanasi

Continued from Episode I: What to eat in Varanasi? where I touched upon a range of desi delicacies. In this part I will cover a bit of what I learned about what Varanasi learnt, from its foreign visitors. And yes,…

Am I at Sea?

Am I at Sea?

April 6, 2013 · by desh · in Food, Goa, Me, Restaurant review

I often come across as a slightly lost and confused kind of a person. Be it my extreme hyperactivity levels, or slightly irritating ability to connect random things, they tend to add to an aura of confusion around me. I…

La Tagliatella | A Bloggers’ Table in Delhi

La Tagliatella | A Bloggers’ Table in Delhi

April 6, 2013 · by desh · in Food, Restaurant review

The moment I landed in Delhi last month, I messaged couple of my friends stating that I felt a certain disconnect with this city. Yes there are things that I love about Delhi, but then Mumbai is Mumbai. Of all…

Taste of Mumbai, Baklava Hunt, and Tea Centre

Taste of Mumbai, Baklava Hunt, and Tea Centre

March 25, 2013 · by desh · in Event review, Food, Food Trail

In terms of eating and exploring stories around food, this has been a relatively weak year. But the weekend which just went by, I think I did some justice to what I truly believe in, and enjoy doing. It all…

Pak-e-Mysore

Pak-e-Mysore

March 9, 2013 · by desh · in Bangalore, Food, Memoirs, stories, and poems

The story of Mysore Pak is close to my heart, one full of love and equal amounts of good cholesterol. Mysore Pak is quite simply my favourite sweet. There is nothing which comes close to it. Well Jalebi sometimes does, but it…

Who let the Black Dog out?

Who let the Black Dog out?

March 9, 2013 · by desh · in Beverage, Campaign

I had got this beautiful Black Dog bottle from United Spirits for review. I thought I will cook something special for a special guest on a special evening to go along with this special bottle. Probably some fried fish, with…

Recalling Indian Coffee House

Recalling Indian Coffee House

February 10, 2013 · by desh · in Bangalore, Delhi, Food, Kerala, Korba, Memoirs, stories, and poems, Places, Shimla, Travel

I am a frequent visitor to the multiple coffee shops in Mumbai. During these visits I have developed a special affection for the filter coffee joints at Matunga, and a growing admiration for the multiple homegrown and international brands setting…

What to eat in Sri Lanka?

What to eat in Sri Lanka?

February 1, 2013 · by desh · in Food, Sri Lanka, Travel

Angelic Prawns, Devilled Chillies, and lots of EGB!!! My journey across Sri Lanka flipped me through a variety of experiences, but the ones which stood out were the Prawns (in salads, curries, butter garlic, cocktail, and an endless list), the…

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