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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 Delhi – but only for a limited time. So hurry …
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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 by twice Michelin-starred chef, Vineet Bhatia, is inspired by the …
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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 love that Indians play cricket!” said Charles Withington, Export Director …
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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 Chowbella at Crowne Plaza Today, Okhla. The annual AGM of …
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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 dinner at The Taj Mahal Chambers. This time it was …
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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 a chance to participate in its lucky draw – the …
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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 appreciation and music. Speaking at the event, he said, “I …
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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 a week of hard work and persistence. A recent Friday …
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Dining Al Fresco at Courtyard by Marriott, Pune
“I believe good food, great wines and great conversation are an essential trilogy,” said Craig W. Wedge, COO, FineWinesnMore, at a wine dinner at the charming outdoor Banyan Tree Lounge, Courtyard by Marriott Pune Centre, …
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Château de Parenchère Wine Dinner at Sofitel
The newly opened Sofitel Hotel in Bandra Kurla complex, Mumbai, held its first ever five-course wine dinner at the Pondichery Café paired with fabulous wines from Château de Parenchère, which is situated in the eastern …
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Sula opens Mumbai’s first wine bar
Vinoteca by Sula is finally open for business. Conceptualised by Rajeev Samant of Sula vineyards, Vinoteca in Mumbai has been inspired by Spanish tavernas. Serving tapas and pintxos, this 50-seater bar in Worli has a …
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A Taste of Mezzaluna in Bangalore
March-end saw the Bangalore Wine Club celebrating the flavours of Italy in an evening entitled, “A Taste of Mezzaluna”, after the fine-dining restaurant at the newly opened Movenpick Hotel and Spa in Bangalore, writes Ruma …
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Magnificent Megu and Irresistible OTW
A few weeks ago we were treated to a magnificent meal at Megu, the Japanese restaurant at Delhi’s Leela Palace. The food was superb with the experience made all the finer by the setting and …
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Vallonnée Winemaker’s Dinner at Bungalow 9, Mumbai
Vallonné Vineyards is an Indian boutique winery producing French-style wines in the Nashik Valley, using the finest wine-making techniques and state-of-the-art technology, writes Suneeta Sodhi Kanga. Co founders Shailendra Pai, MD and CEO and Prashant …
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Guess who’s coming for dinner? Pio Boffa!
It was a flying visit for Pio Boffa, literally. He came only for one night and it was at the Hyatt Regency’s Italian restaurant in Delhi that I met him, says Reva K. Singh. The …
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Savouring soufflés with a glass of wine at Fenix, Mumbai
To combat the nip in the air, Fenix, the all-day dining, world cuisine restaurant at The Oberoi, Mumbai offers diners warm and soothing soufflé delicacies paired with premium wines by the glass, from 10th to …
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Wine Tastings at Enoteca, The Oberoi, New Delhi
The best way to know, understand and enjoy wine is to taste and drink it. The Oberoi New Delhi, offers wine lovers a wonderful opportunity with its Enoteca Wine Programme to sample wines that you …
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Christmas Cheer with fine dining and wine
It’s Christmas! A time to rejoice and celebrate all things great and small. And what better way than to break bread with the people you care for. There are offerings galore and we’re spoiled for …