An indulging evening at Hyatt Regency, Amritsar

Being in golden city of Amritsar is always bliss. As a routine i come back here every year and right amidst the pleasant weather when, winters is just calming down leaving behind days that are pleasant and nights more chilly. I can’t even count the times i have been here yet i find something new…

Brunch at The Square, Novotel

  The Square at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Center, is especially popular for its Sunday Brunch but I decided to go for it today since i was at the hotel for a meeting. Having heard so much about the place, I have been here for dinners but never lunch. This chic and friendly restaurant and its AL fresco area has quite a welcoming vibe.  Executive Chef Gaurav Malhotra joined us for lunch…

Playing Fancy with Strawberry Collective

I hate cooking, I won’t lie, but let me also clear the fact that it doesn’t mean I can’t cook. I love food and everything related to it. I love having get togethers, being a host and most of all planning. I came across Strawberry Collective on Instagram and fell in love with their heart…

Heavenly Spa at The Westin Hyderabad

Spa for most of us means a place where you get a massage. Which is actually not the case and at Westin Hyderabad, Heavenly Spa shows us why. The concept at Westin’s Heavenly Spa is to create a complete wellness experience. I was invited over the weekend to indulge and review their signature heavenly massage. My therapist for…

Farzi Cafe, Hyderabad

Another national chain makes way to Hyderabad. A meal that’s turns into a food play with admirable presentations and delightful flavors. It starts with a complimentary ‘Amuse boosh’ served on fuming bed of smoke. It is a palette cleanser which helps in building an appetite for the courses ahead of you. It pops in the mouth,…

The Palace Restaurant- Baradari, Jaipur

Baradari is where the royal grandeur meets the urban present. Baradari is the latest in a series of initiatives by the Jaipur royal family for the visitors at City Palace.  An elegant bar, white and black interiors with hints or traditional red side walls this place was just what i needed after my royal tour…

Cannoli Cafe, Hyderabad

This cafe has been on my list for months now, the board of this cafe at mighty 800 Jubilee has been up for so long but the place is now finally open. In collaboration with Driven Cafe the swanky cars keep you delighted as soon as you step on the premises. The place is spread…

Hoppery by Olive Bistro

Olive Group Launched its first ever microbrewery in Hyderabad.  The brewery is spread across a quaint glasshouse, an alfresco and a wooden deck. Step into this charming, split-level space with arguably the best view in Hyderabad.  No forced ‘brewery’ aesthetic here; just a pleasant, contemporary all-day space which transcends through the day as a feel-good brewery to a…

Vaya Tyffyns- Redefining Lunchboxes

Vaya, the it brand in Tiffins invited me over for the launch of their limited edition “Gold Tyffyn”  box by their CEO,Vashist Vasanthakumar,  who apart from unveiling the box, spoke about the core idea and immense growth of their brand beyond India. Tiffin boxes are and always will be essential part of Indian household. No…

Vapour Brew Pub Hyderabad

The vibe at Vapour is edgy and smart, spread out at 3 floors with both outdoor and indoor seating- It is a make shift place that will be whatever you want it to be- a bar, brewery, lounge, party hub or even restaurant with exceptional food. There are lot of things I liked about this place – but the most, is the square seating on second…

NOC NOC Bistro Hyderabad

Noc Noc Bistro is kid on the block, quirky decor and great outdoor seating makes it a really welcoming place. I was really happy on my visit as it rained outdoors, and nothing beats the combination of rain through huge glass windows, crunchy food and endless conversations. The menu has some quite entertaining dishes, with…

Asian Cravings at Haiku, Hyderabad

A fine dine oriental restaurant in Hyderabad, Haiku has artfully done interiors is extremely spacious and picturesque.  This rustic comfortable Asian restaurant churns out reliably tasty sushi and other classical Japanese and Thai dishes, all served with the sincerest of smiles from their knowledgeable staff. Coming to the food, don’t miss out on the Haiku…