Whether to eat non-veg during the puja or not; whether to cook at home or not, there are so many confusions but we are finally ready to celebrate Durgapuja again! Needless to say, I am going to share the dining out options I found worth trying this year during Durgapuja. Now that, we are done with…
Wasabi from Mumbai at Taj Bengal (The Wasabi by Morimoto Pop-up)
Who says Kolkata does not pay for pricey food! A pop-up with exclusive Japanese food and completely sold out even when the cost per person is somewhere near 5000++. Wasabi from Bombay at Taj Bengal I am talking about and why not when it is having selected delicacies from Wasabi By Morimoto-Taj Mahal Hotel! Making…
Sunday Onam Brunch at Eden Pavilion, ITC Sonar!
ITC has recently invited me along with the family for the family brunch at Eden Pavilion, ITC Sonar. However, I was not sure whether to opt for it or not! Afterall, I have had gallstone operation hardly 20 days back! though the doctor didn’t advise for any food restriction then there are family friends (and…
Monsoon Chai Evening at JW Lounge, by JW Marriott, Kolkata
Imagine a rainy evening when you are having steam hot Tea along with Pakora and other munchies. Then there are people (or may be a single person) whom you like to give you tea company! Now Imagine, you are actually frying the Pakora or Samosa or Ghoogni or any damn thing or may be you are…
The Ghoti Woman’s take on the Ilish Festival by Taj Bengal, Kolkata!
The typical “Ghoti” bong I am by birth but I do cherish every bit of the Ilish Maach. In fact, I always have been partial towards Hilsa over Jumbo Prawn. Ilish can tempt me to change my routine even if served just the way I like it. Talking about a change of plan, I do take a…
Wine, Dine & more at French Food Festival, Novotel, Kolkata
There is a famous French quote “mangez bien riez souvent aimez beaucoup” which means Eat well, laugh often, love a lot and that is how they live well I suppose in France! Okay, my knowledge of the language is limited to the basic course I took a few years back, however; it is needless to say my…
Lunch meet at Cafe Swiss – Swissotel Kolkata Neotia Vista
From Chicken Parmigiana to Pan Fried Pork Schnitzel to the Tenderloin Steak to the Butter Poached Bhetki, I have given thought to each and every main course but not to the dessert. But as they say, all’s well that ends well and that is what should go perfectly with my last visit to Cafe Swiss…
Sumo Dough, the vegetarian Italian joint
It is the non-vegetarian in me that got a bit critical whenever I visit a vegetarian joint, especially in Kolkata. However, my recent visit to Sumo Dough was no exception at all. I was not much sure initially how am I going to like a vegetarian Italian joint with a Japanese name. But as they say, looks…
Boho Hours at Bohemian, the fusion and beyond!
When it comes to fusion food and beverages in Kolkata, Chef Joymalya Chatterjee knows what he is doing and the end result is the delectable yet interesting fusion spread in Bohemian. Bohemian, has recently come up with the concept t of Boho Hours, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. they are serving food (mainly finger…
Tiretti by Tak Heng
The typical true blue overly nostalgic Bong was happy to sample the food at Tiretti by Tak Heng and why not especially when the old style Chinese food at Tiretta Market is now nothing but history. I will for sure share the present status of the Chinese eateries at Tiretta Market sometimes in near future but this post is…
