Food and Beverage in India
Nestled against the remains of an erstwhile Portugese fort and alongside the azure waters of the Indian ocean is Taj Fort Aguada in Goa recently christened Vivanta by Taj. Spread over 42 acres of gardens, golf course, trekking trails, three gourmet restaurants and more it is at once alluring and awe-inspiring. A remnant from the [...]
About 30 kms from the bustle of Bangalore City, past rolling fields, farmlands, tucked away villages, and long winding roads often un-tarred, is Taj Kuteeram – a quaint, half-hidden oasis of simple architectural elegance and serenity. The widespread 8 acre compound intricately replicates a rural Karnataka village complete with banyan trees, red clay huts, ponds, [...]
Food stained carpets, stained switches, being stuck in elevators every day of your stay doesn’t exactly conjure up a picture of luxury. But at ITC Sonar Bangla Sheraton, a super luxury hotel in Kolkata, India that’s what you’ll get. The word “sonar” translates into “golden” in Bengali – but a stay at ITC Sonar Sheraton [...]
Sometimes, just sometimes, you come across a place that inspires imagination. A place where the simple attention to detail, intricate designs, regal 17th century Mughal Indian antiques, large pavilions, courts and open air bars, generous water bodies, lush gardens and ambient lighting will make you take a step back to soak it in. You may [...]
Once you navigate 30 minutes of gravel road, dodge the heavy cranes that appear part of a major mining operation set to tear apart the city, you’ll reach a place called Taj Residency where delectable dishes from around the world will more than make up for the off-roading experience of landing there. Even though it [...]
Giving company to lonely waiters on weekdays @ Flamingo, Chennai Located on the first floor of an unpromising building in Besant Nagar in Chennai, this restaurant makes you automatically lower your expectations as you make your way through the side of a dingy building and up the nondescript stairs leading up to this first floor [...]
Late night snack @ The Lalit Ashoka, Bangalore The only reason you’d want to get a late night snack at this tucked away 5 star is if you’re craving sandwiches or if you’re starved for late night dining options. If you’re starving you might have to head out to look for more options even after [...]
This scaled down version of the long-time highly successful diner at Waterloo Street at Kolkata is still quite a baby compared to its 3 floor parent store that boasts an unending menu, a swarm of serving staff and huge customer crowds. This outlet has a limited 50pax seating, pared down menu and minimal, plebeian decor. [...]
The infantry road outlet of this upscale South Indian restaurant chain offers exceedingly superior customer service amidst a beautiful ambiance atop the 4th floor terrace. The sounds of the busy street below are muffled by a glass arcade and cascading water. Innovative recipes by celebrity chef Venkatesh Bhatt is a pleasure to the taste buds [...]
This restaurant of the four star Raj Palace Sundar hotel in Chennai, just off the Adyar bridge, offers a fun time to kids playing hide and seek, since most of the restaurant is divided into small odd-shaped rooms. Busy in its efforts to win the title “jack of all cuisines” this restaurant wins the title [...]
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