
An Evening at Basil, Sheraton Grande, Sukhumvit, Bangkok, Thailand
Thai food owes its popularity to its use of significant spices and essential herbs and their unique blend with Meat, Seafood or Soya and staples like Sticky / Jasmine Rice. But Thailand as a country has diverse tastes and culinary styles along its four corners namely the Central, Northern, Northeast and Southern parts, with each having their unique blends of essential handmade ingredients to render distinct flavours. The Basil at the Sheraton Grande, Sukhumvit, an Avant-garde


Bahubali 2: The Conclusion : Express Review
Much hype has been created around Bahubali 2: The Conclusion. And I feel rightfully so, keeping in mind its grandeur and mass appeal, not to mention the display of raw manhood and bulging muscles which is a definite USP of films in this genre- a trend started by Gerard Butler in 300. I am not going to reveal why Kuttappa killed Amarendra Bahubali: You have to watch the film for that. But I will definitely say this much: The plot is way more complicated and intense than you ca


Taste of Arabia with Chef Rami @ The Market, Ritz Carlton
Chef Rami is quite a familiar name in Bangalore and has made a few visits to showcase his unique style of cooking all the way from the Ritz Carlton, Dubai. Hailing from Syria and the face of his flagship restaurant-Amaseema, Chef Rami’s dishes infuse the best of not only Arabic, but also Moroccan, Persian and Lebanese dishes. I was part of a tasting session with a few others to experience his unique culinary voyage across Asia Minor. We started with the Chicken and Oats soup


Orange County, Kabini-A Nature's Lullaby
Tucked away from the mundane city life and the hustle-bustle of repetitive chores, lies the serene and welcoming shores of the Kabini River flowing between the Bandipur National Forest and Nagarhole Tiger Reserve on its either banks. Orange County, Kabini located on its banks stands tall as the ultimate in Luxury and Fine Living for over the past decade and bears testimony to many a timeless memoir experienced here. My recent trip to Orange County, Kabini reflects on my soul


Gourmet Safari with Karen Anand@ VR Bengaluru
Karen Anand needs no introduction to the world of culinary events and innovative gourmet spreads. VR Bengaluru in association with her is organising a 2 day special event titled Gourmet Safari showcasing the best of the four restaurants hosted at their premises. I was part of the special preview along with a few other food aficionados and with Karen herself providing us various pointers about the dishes she has chosen. We started our culinary affair at the Alt, the open air l


The Art of Blending-A beginner's guide to Scotch with Hemant Mundkur
Scotch is many a man’s favourite, but how many really care to know about its history? Being an ardent seeker, it was imperative for me to accept the invitation when this wonderful opportunity was presented. And who better than the brand ambassador for USL himself-Hemant Mundkur? Biere Club, Lavelle road played host to this one of a kind event where the intricacies of Scotch making was explained in an interactive session by Hemant himself. I was happy to taste my favourite Mul