The Grandmother's Table Sunday Brunch @ Bene, Sheraton Grand
Not every Sunday, you get to witness history in the making. I was lucky enough to be part of the very first Grandmother’s Table Sunday Brunch organised at Bene, Sheraton Grand in association with Grover’s Zampa wines. Grandmother’s table is traditional Italian concept where the senior lady of the house invites over her long and extended family over for a brunch on Sunday afternoon. It is frequented by the younger generation and hence the name. But most of all it is a family t
Aromas of Afghanistan @Terracotta, Vivanta by Taj, Whitefield, Bangalore
Whitefield has a few secrets, and last Saturday I explored one amongst them. Terracotta, the north-west Frontier cuisine restaurant at the Vivanta by Taj, Whitefield hosted a few food aficionados for their ongoing Afghan Food Festival. Not only was I excited to have received the invite, but extremely curious to venture this hitherto unheard venue. As I walked into the lobby, Akash from Edelman lead us to Terracotta. As I walked up the landscaped steps to the mezzanine floor,
Viaggio Con Vino e Cucina @Alto Vino, Marriott Whitefield
When India’s one and only Advance Master Sommelier pays a visit to Bangalore for an exclusive Wine-Pairing event, you simply can’t afford to miss it. Viraj Sawant, the Brand Ambassador for Berkmann Wine Cellars hails from Pune and has under his kitty a few years of experience in Michelin Star restaurants in the UK. Marriott Whitefield is hosting him from August 22 through 30th for a special Italian Menu paired with Wines. I was lucky to be part of this super-exclusive event h
Flavours of Karnataka @Kava, Fairfield by Marriott, Rajajinagar
Kava @ Fairfield by Marriott, Rajajinagar is hosting a unique food festival showcasing the best of traditional cuisine from Karnataka till September 3rd every evening for dinner. I was called for the special tasting with fellow food enthusiasts to attend the preview. As I walked towards the venue, I was awestruck to notice the entire map of Karnataka laid out in a Rangoli with special ingredients characteristic of each district. This was an amazing concept and so unique in i
The GreenCarpet Experience @ Signature Club Resort, Brigade Orchards
The Brigade Group is no stranger to Hospitality Services and under the umbrella of BHSL has been operational since 2004. Their newest offering- Brigade Orchards-a 130 acre smart township located near Devanahalli hosts Signature Club, a luxury resort cum lifestyle membership club. This unique property boasts of an in-house Gymnasium, Pool, In-door Badminton and Tennis Courts hosted within its plush green campus. Signature Club is home to 45 well-appointed rooms and suites to c
Shalom Israel @ The Nook, Aloft-Cessna Business Park
When you have one of the best and well-travelled chef from Israel cook up a personalized meal for you in the wonderful company of friends, fellow food enthusiasts and his own family, the sky is just not the limit. And that is exactly what we experienced at the Israeli Food Festival held at The Nook, Aloft, Cessna Business Park last week. Aloft, CBP has the extra advantage of being hosted in the same premises where I work. We were greeted with home-made Vodka shots of numerous
Liber, Latest Hotspot in 12th Main Indiranagar
The name Liber originates from Liberation, and is the vital essence behind this latest hotspot that 12th Main, Indiranagar has to offer. Spread lavishly across 3 floors, Liber boasts of one of the best interiors that I have witnessed. The rooftop is where the DJ console is. The 3rd floor is the Fine Dining section whereas the 2nd floor hosts the Lounge bar. The quaint posters on its walls reminisce an era gone by and the music is primarily Retro on a regular weekday. I have a
Ayubowan-Sri Lankan Food Festival @ Café Mozaic, Vivanta by Taj, MG Road.
Ayubowan meaning “Welcome” In Sinhalese was the Titular representation for the Sri Lankan Food festival held at Café Mozaic @ The Taj Vivanta, MG Road from August 5th through the 15th for Dinner Buffet only. Guests were also treated to traditional Sri-Lankan dance performances by a visiting troupe by the poolside every evening during the event. Visiting chefs from Vivanta by Taj- Bentota- Kalinga Lalith and M.A. Palitha Chandana joined Executive Chef Ramasamy Selvaraju from B
My Independence Day Weekend 2016@ Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh-The City of Nawabs
Lucknow happened to be in my bucket List for quite some tim. And so when August 15 fell on a long weekend, I took the plunge and booked myself along with my folks for the city of the Nawabs. Read on for my detailed experience. Connectivity to Lucknow from Bengaluru is limited with only a few direct flights in the Economy category. I personally have no issues with Indigo and took their last flight out which was on time and landed at Chaudhary Charan Singh Airport at 2130 hours
Fruits De Mer Buffet Spread @ The Citrus, Leela Palace, Bangalore
Before I begin, let me tell you a secret. Probably, the only Luxury property as far as my experience goes with no compromise on quality and hence always exceeded my expectations is the Leela Palace, Bangalore. I have been a patron since my arrival in 2003 here, and their service quality and hospitality has been nothing but exceptional. It has been quite established by now, that the Leela Palace is my destination of choice for the ultimate in luxury experiences. Seafood Nights
