Growing up in Goa, my culinary experiences were different from those of my friends in metro cities and northern India. While rotis were a rare treat for us (my brother and I ate them perhaps once a year), they were a staple for them. Drinking fresh cow’s milk and eating…
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Goa is a treasure trove of cultural secrets that for a long while, were being passed on as heirlooms of a time gone by. However, some flavours from our grandmothers’ stories face the possibility of being forgotten forever. For instance, the ever-changing and demanding urban and professional landscape leaves families…
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While some days demand to be kickstarted with a bowl of Upma or oats, some others want to ease into it with a hearty spread of a lazy English breakfast. A good platter of eggs well-done, sausages, bacon and toast with a side of butter and jam, can never go…
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Whoever told you that breakfast is the most important meal of the day clearly never indulged in the best Sunday Brunches in Goa. In my opinion, brunch adds a little magic to mealtimes, combining the very best of breakfasts – such as Nutella croissants, cheese and fruits – with the…
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We’ve got a lot of great burger places in Goa – enough that it’s worth highlighting the absolute best of the best. I’ve scoured the state looking for the yummiest burgers in the land, so you can grab one no matter where you are. All these burgers have been tried,…
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Ramadan is a month-long festival celebrated by Muslims. People observe a fast during the day, refraining from eating and drinking, while spending time in prayer and abstinence. Before the sun rises, Muslims consume a meal called Suhoor to get them through the day-long fast. At sundown, the fast is broken…
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Foodies from around the country would have heard of ‘Pista House,’ the brand that’s world-renowned for making, what is often called Hyderabad’s best Haleem – a Ramzan delicacy. This gooey dish dating back to the time of the Nizams can look quite unappetizing to a first-timer, and just like sushi,…
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With new restaurants constantly opening up in Goa, it’s so easy to forget those that have long-held their own in what is now a cut-throat industry. Goa’s oldest and most characterful restaurants still make their mark on the state’s ever-changing dining scene and while culinary trends may come and go,…
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Updated: Aug 2026 ________________ I love baked goods. You love baked goods! And lucky for us, there are many bakeries in Panjim serving up sugar, spice and everything nice for when those carb cravings are too damn real. Over the years, I’ve visited several bakeries in our capital city. But…
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Updated: May 2026 Chandigarh’s largely underrated but burgeoning food scene encompasses a slew of local family-owned food joints, many of which have been around for decades. And with any new-age city, the hunger for trendy cafés and fine dining restaurants is on the rise. While the locals know the best…
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Hey dear readers, welcome back! If you hail from North India, there’s a high chance that you’ve already visited the bustling hill station of Manali at least once. The popularity of this teeming little place doesn’t seem to be diminishing – it still attracts hordes of foreign backpackers, Indian honeymooners,…
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