At the high table with Grover Zampa
Restaurateur Gauri Devidayal held a special Grover Zampa wine dinner at The Table restaurant in Colaba, with the wines introduced by the winemaker herself, Karishma…
Browsing: Eating Out
Uniquely Yuuka, redefining modern Japanese cuisine
Yuuka by Ting Men redefines modern Japanese cuisine. It’s worth a visit, says Naina Hiranandani Every weekend, Mumbai’s partygoers flock to the 37th floor of…
An Urban Resort Experience at Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan
Our short break to a modern four-star business hotel in Pune’s industrial belt – the Courtyard by Marriott Pune Chakan with its urban resort feel,…
The Bangalore Black Tie Club
There’s so much more to fine dining than the food itself, as The Black Tie, a gourmet club now in its 15th year, demonstrates. When…
Evviva Sky Lounge at Courtyard by Marriott Pune
A cool breeze, starry sky, sweeping view of Pune by night, strikingly-lit round island bar, a raised DJ station controlling the vibes, multi-course menu and…
Fine wines from Campania at the ITC Maratha
ITC Maratha, Mumbai, celebrated the introduction of five wine labels from the Feudi Di San Gregorio portfolio with the visit of Ms. Emanuela Supino of…
Mosel rieslings match Italian cuisine-Le Meridien, Pune
A wine expert wellknown in India and a long time SI writer, Dr. Ariff Jamal (pictured, left, with Jaswinder Narang) was in the country recently…
Bubbles with Breakfast, Gastronomic Society Celebrates 5th Anniversary in India
La Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, the exclusive gastronomic society present in over 70 countries around the world, celebrated its fifth anniversary of existence in India with…
An Italian tour with Antinori at Hyatt Regency Pune
A special wine dinner was hosted recently at the Hyatt Regency Pune. “When I heard that Guido Vannucchi, Export Director, Marchesi Antinori, was going to…
Sommelier India Women’s Wine Circle, sure hit!
The Sommelier India Women’s Wine Circle got off to an excellent start on May 9. Italy was the flavour of the day – starting from…
Wine’s the way to go, this Holi, Try Nine Hills
Dare to be different this Holi. Instead of indulging in hangover inducing hard liquor binges, go the fine way with wine. Adopt a healthier attitude…
Contemporary Indian cuisine by Michelin star chef, Vineet Bhatia
Lobster Recharde Chaat. Hirvi Turbot. Beetrot Galauti. Darjeeling Tea Chicken. Phirni Pineapple Kesri. Has this list of dishes got your mouth watering even as your…
Revisiting Baan Thai at The Oberoi, New Delhi
For all die-hard fans of Thai food – Baan Thai is back! The flavours of the iconic Thai restaurant at the Oberoi are back in…
Ziya at The Oberoi Mumbai adds new zing to its menu
Ziya, the contemporary Indian restaurant at The Oberoi, Mumbai, has introduced a special menu to mark the end of the year. The innovative “Z” menu…
A Flavour of South Africa at Hyatt Regency Pune
“I find Indians remarkably friendly. At all levels people have been so warm and welcoming. You can feel the genuine welcome. Of course I also…
Delhi Wine Society AGM, Crowne Plaza Today, Okhla
The familiar, post-September nip in the air and the promise of a cheerful evening ahead, made our step lighter as Rattan and I stepped into…
Champagne Lombard and Indian cuisine at Varq in Delhi
I had occasion to meet Mr. Thierry Lombard, third generation winemaker and current President of the House of Lombard on a previous occasion at a…
China Kitchen at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, turns five
Hyatt Regency’s specialty restaurant, The China Kitchen has been celebrating its fifth anniversary with a month long promotion. If you hurry, you may still have…
Folk Music with Four Seasons at Vivanta by Taj
Knowing that Pune was a city of wine lovers, Surinder Singh, general manager of Vivanta by Taj-Blue Diamond, decided to host an evening of wine…
Fratelli Wines and Friends for Lunch
I long for a week that concludes with a Friday lunch date. It allows me the luxury of believing that I have earned it after…