Dubai’s dating culture is a unique blend of traditional values and modern influences, influenced by the city’s cosmopolitan nature and cultural diversity. Known for its extravagant and luxurious dining options, if you are in the city and looking for a classy restaurant that serves exceptional meals, here are our top recommendations. Rang Mahal: Situated in…
The religious city of Amritsar is famous for its rich and flavorsome cuisine in Punjab. No trip to Punjab is ever complete without feeling that warmth, love and generosity that is very often expressed through the medium of lip-smacking, honest food. Here are some exciting Amritsari food places you should definitely try for the delicious…
By Nivi Shrivastava If there’s one thing that the pandemic has taught us is health precedes everything; and, as a result, the “mindful and mouthful” philosophy has managed to percolate into our kitchens and affect our eating choices. While bourgeois food terms like artisanal, boutique, and hydroponic accentuate modern menu cards, planet-loving millennials scoop out…
By Nivi Shrivastava Famous for its transcontinental geography and exotic landscape, Azerbaijan is as versatile as it gets. With vivid food customs and warm hospitality, the country offers a cultural mélange of cooking traditions that were introduced by neighbouring countries of Turkey, Russia, Iran, Armenia and Georgia. The unique cuisine of Azerbaijan might remind of you familiar tastes from home with the usage…
By Nivi Shrivastava In the post-covid era, the revival of the ancient grains as superfoods has taken us back to the granny’s kitchen, and the route to the revival of these old recipes is full of interesting pit stops. The not-so-mainstream homemade dishes from Uttarakhand’s Kumaon and Gharwal region are the latest obsession for vegan-friendly,…
It’s that time of the year again when Malayalis don their traditional kasavu (handwoven Kerala sarees) and mundu (dhoti) to celebrate the ten-day festival of Onam with an elaborate vegetarian feast. Onam is a festival which marks the harvest season for Kerala. The 10-day festival culminates with a grand Sadhya meal where families come together…
By Nivi Shrivastava In my previous blog about Mauritus, I mentioned some guided experinces and local tourist places to explore in the beautiful République de Maurice (aka the Republic of Mauritius). If you have more days in hand, do check out the local sugarcane rum distilleries like Rhumerie de Chamarel and Labourdonnais to taste and buy the…
By Nivi Shrivastava Some of the most memorable aspects of a good holiday are the food you eat and local joints that you explore by chance. During my recent trip to Manali in February, I discovered some amazing food options that one must try while spending a vacation in this beautiful resort town. I stayed…
Think authentic Italian food, freshly-picked garden herbs, and juicy treats from the sea coast that reminds you of a delicious European food trail. Think of a delicious experience that satiates your soul, while you bite into delicious homemade style pasta and creamy layers of tiramisu. If your mind is still wandering for a perfect continental…
Wouldn’t it be nice if you could start your day with a delish cuppa of Vedic wisdom and exotic flavours blended with aromatic tea leaves? Well, the good folks at Earthveda an Ayurvedic Tea manufacturer made this dream come true with their awesome tisanes that are 100 percent caffeine and theine free, and are available in six…