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What led the creators of the Galouti Kebab to roll meat into cutlets? What are the origins of different kinds of Biryani? We devour different foods with much relish everyday, seldom knowing the cultur...Read More
Power through the searing summer months with these five nutrient-dense summer foods that help stave off body heat and replenish staggering energy levels. #DSSCRecommends these superfoods that pack in ...Read More
Long before each neighbourhood in #OurCity spawned a dozen eateries doling out go-to grub for diners, all roads led to Connaught Place – the hub of purposeful banter, good coffee, delectable bakes, ...Read More
The tents are up and the food preps are on. The Grub Fest is back. The weekend is near (ahoy!) and we’re ready to cool our heels, stuff ourselves with a multitude of food, and take on this earlier-t...Read More
“You can’t escape the responsibility of tomorrow by evading it today.” – Abraham Lincoln As the world wakes up to the seismic social, environmental, and moral issues at hand, the concern o...Read More
Ever been that sleep-deprived zombie tapping away incessantly on your smartphone screen in the hope of miraculously meeting a sleep fairy? Or been that lone person at work who yawns embarrassingly whi...Read More
Environmental, economic, social – the impacts of food wastage are critical, and the causes aplenty. Whilst the early 20th century grieved over food security, urbanisation, increased revenues, a...Read More
Skimming through heaps of potatoes, picking the right size for french fries, thumbing tomatoes for their firmness, and piling up shopping bags with round and glossy apples is quite the norm at vegetab...Read More
“Feel what it’s like to truly starve, and I guarantee that you’ll forever think twice before wasting food.” – Criss Jami Up to one-third of all food produced globally is lost or wasted e...Read More
Planning a wedding in less than 100 days ain’t a walk in the park. Navigating through the wishes of Indian parents is fun, because the limitless thali of their checklist is laden with generous helpi...Read More
An uneasy state of mind or an unwell state of being, how often do you find out that it links back to your gut? Answer: Shockingly regular. Over the past few decades, the quest of capitalisation in the...Read More
L’Opéra Pâtisserie — India’s finest and most popular boulangerie and pâtisserie — known for its selection of savoury and confectionary items has a new destination for elegant French culinar...Read More
The month of love just got sprinkled with more cheese. Bakers across Delhi whipped up their best New York Cheesecake, and the results are out. The #DSSCBlindTasteTest is the city’s most definitive a...Read More
The world sat up and took notice when the Zen Buddhist nun Jeong Kwan charmed our screens in the Netflix Documentary Chef’s Table. Organic. Seasonal. Slow cooked. There’s no denying the magic that...Read More
Playing a pivotal role in culminating the dining experience, several elements like lights, colours, space, and design are strung together to orchestrate a restaurant’s story. While these find conspi...Read More
“By 2050, oceans will contain more plastic than fish by weight.” – Dame Ellen Patricia MacArthur Plastic Pollution is an environmental and social issue that’s seeped into the bones of our ...Read More
“There’s no metaphysics on earth like chocolates.” ― Fernando Pessoa Food of the gods. A sacred elixir. An aphrodisiac drink. Put on a pedestal by Mayans upon discovery, chocolat continues...Read More
It’s that time of the year again, when we recap the year gone by, reminiscing the highs and relieved about the lows that took their leave. While we play that reel in our mind, how can we forget abou...Read More
“Oh, so you’re an influencer?” “The mandate is to get 250 influencers through our doors.” “How many followers does she have?” “Yes, he has subject knowledge, but is he relevant enough ...Read More
Christmas bells are jingling, and there’s no way we can keep calm, except when we have our mouths full. The tree is bedecked. With mulled wine warming our palms, we have our cheeseboards ready, and ...Read More
Fried. Grilled. Baked. Poached. You’ve tried your hand at them all, and whatever the method, cooking to perfection is key. As you watch the wok like a hawk, monitor the sous-vide temperature, and ge...Read More
If there is a paradise upon earth, it is here, it is here, it is here. Extending Kashmir’s beauty beyond Amir Khusrau’s famous couplet we arrive straight onto the food. Rich and robust, Kashmiri c...Read More
Gurgaon has a new watering hole, and it’s taking the craft of cocktails & comfort food a notch higher. Nestled in the quaint Crosspoint Mall, that’s surrounded by the hustle & bustle o...Read More
India’s numero uno restaurant has a new home at The Lodhi. It’s bigger. It’s better. We are delighted to share that the multi award-winning Indian Accent (with a consecutive three-year appearanc...Read More
