There is some connection between my taste buds and authentic South Indian cuisine that I am yet to decrypt. Bengalis when they travel down South, they look for homely food but that’s not the case for me. I always try to explore places that serve the authentic local food. Actually that’s true for any place…
I was pretty curious for the last couple of months about this new place called ‘Afra Tafri’ (at Camac Street, Kolkata) and about this whole concept of Transitional Gastro Brew Pub. Kolkata witnessed the launch of this brew pub in the month of March 2017 and this place has been trending ever since then in…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Afra Tafri’ – the Transitional Gastro Brew pub brings in the new menu!
When I was walking out of Burnt Garlic, I was pretty confused! I had heard so many negative reviews about this place and even found people writing negative comments on my facebook check-in to this place! On the other hand, when I was leaving this restaurant I told my friends that people will be coming…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Burnt Garlic’ and the tale of its fantastic menu makeover!
Since last couple of years Bengali mango-people have accepted octopus and squid apart from mango, eilish and rosogolla in their normal diet! 🙂 Also they have learnt how to indulge in a calm adventurous gastronomical journey with some lip smacking Tribal cuisine sitting right in the din and bustle of the city. And all credit…
Continue reading ➞ Santa’s Fantasea – New outlet opened at Saltlake sector-5!
It may differ for many, but for me having authentic South Indian food in Kolkata means heading straight to Banana Leaf! It’s the no-frill holy institution of South Indian food lovers serving amazing food and nothing else. Its Lake Market outlet is the oldest and that outlet earned immense goodwill over the years and people…
Continue reading ➞ Banana Leaf – Serving authentic South Indian food in Kolkata for years!
I genuinely love where Q33 is placed on the ground floor of Quest Mall, it stands tall with the big brands like Canali, Michael Kors, Gucci, etc and as you go up the levels and look down below you see the typical circular structure of this open café around the escalator. The café looks beautiful…
Continue reading ➞ Bloggers Meet over ‘Healthy Food Menu’ launch at Q33, Quest Mall!
With the advent of branded fried chicken in Kolkata the quintessential ‘mangsher chop’ has somewhat taken a backseat which are often prepared with chicken pieces at the roadside snacks stalls. In fact there are so many stalls still preparing them, but people these days generally tend to go for fried chicken brands rather than those…
Continue reading ➞ ‘Genuine Broaster Chicken’ now in the techie alleys of Kolkata!
Ever since I returned to Kolkata from the mesmerizing Kerala trip, I have been searching for places who can somehow manage to dish out something remotely close to what I have tasted back there while floating on the backwaters!! Those typical flavors were still haunting me and I was going on with my search for…
Continue reading ➞ The amazing ‘Coastal Macha’ – Part 1 – squids, meats and more!
This week I will share with you one very delectable, fulfilling Indian vegetarian recipe which is loved by most. You can have it with rotis, paranthas, or even steamed rice if you wish to. I love this dish because this is soothing; it’s not overtly laden with masalas like other North Indian sides. It leaves…
Kolkata is blessed to have so many adorable bakeries spread across the city! And these days the home bakers have completely changed the scenario for good. They have added that extra sweetness to the 'Sweetest part of India'! All these home bakers are extremely talented, passionate and bake with that extra bit of care and…
Kolkatans are surely fond of experimenting with food. They try out various cuisines, various restaurants, various ingredients while cooking and new recipes from cook books, social media or television while preparing food at home. This fondness has found new wings over the last five years when the food scenario in Kolkata has changed drastically. Bengalis…
Continue reading ➞ Fuji – Perfecting my palate for authentic Japanese!
Devouring Chinese food on weekends is extremely common amongst Bengalis. They need to have either some satisfying Chinese meal or some Kolkata style biriyani to satiate their taste buds and they wait patiently the entire week for these weekend gastronomic getaways, either with Chinese or with Mughlai cuisine. At least I have many friends (who…
Continue reading ➞ Buddha Smile – Awesome home style Chinese preparations!
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