For anyone with any interest in the art, history and culture of the Indian subcontinent, Lucknow is a must-visit. The sights, sounds, tastes and smells of each corner of Lucknow are an exclusive exposition of the evolution of not just…

Following the holocaust that took place after the partition of Punjab in 1947, millions of displaced Punjabis scattered throughout India and the world. Many established restaurants that showcased their favourite dishes and the exotic tandoor lured many Indians from their…

There is probably nothing better than the sights and smells of the local markets to experience the character of a place! When you’re done with the sun, sand and surf on your Goan holiday, try exploring the busy MMC (Madgaon…

Eighty years and still going strong – that is Connaught Place. Even after all these years, CP has retained a character and a legacy that defines its identity. Nowhere is this identity reflected better than in its septuagenarian eateries, which…

Spicy curries with rice, crispy pork with noodles, the aromas of coconut, lemongrass and coriander… there are few other places where the elements of three great culinary traditions – those of China, India and the Malay Archipelago – are so…

If there’s cultural snobbery and heightened aesthetics in Tamil Nadu, it all came from the wealthy Kaveri Delta Area around Thanjavur. Music, art, painting, dance sprung from this beautiful Chola kingdom. However, in the fuss about performing arts, there’s one…

Barely a 300m stretch flanked by crumbling buildings, Bangalore’s ‘Eat Street’ starts stirring only after the sun sets. It begins with shutters being rolled up, massive pots being carted out of storage and pushcarts rolling into their designated spots –…

As Benjamin Franklin says, “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy.” And to become happier, chances are that you’ll find your way to one of the many microbreweries, clubs, pubs and bars that have…

I’m sure many would agree that half the fun of a vacation is gone if you don’t get good food. So here’s a low-down on Kolkata’s ever-vibrant street food scene. Most of these places are well-known local favourites so for…

The coastal cuisine of the Konkan region of Maharashtra and Goa is called ‘Malvani cuisine’. It is predominantly non-vegetarian, although there are a few outstanding veg dishes. Here are a few specialities: Sol kadhi is a pink coloured appetizer made…

What’s for tiffin? Plenty. In the early 19th century the British who took their mealtimes seriously began ‘tiffing’ or to sip. The variation perhaps of the famous afternoon tea is the Indian tiffin which is a light meal between main…

Whoever said ‘the morning shows the day’ was a foodie. Let’s say, a foodie on a journey across India. And we can assume that the day went rather well if the foodie started it with breakfast at some of the…

In Italy, 47 UNESCO designated World Heritage sites vie for your attention in an area roughly the size of Maharashtra. From the Alps in the north to the blue Mediterranean in the south, the country displays an amazing variety in…

If it lives in the sea, it’s probably for sale at the Tsukiji Market, where acres and acres of fish and fish products pass hands. Everything is allotted its own area, and a quick scan of the loading docks will reveal…

It is hard to have a conversation in Hong Kong without mentioning food, especially when many still greet each other by asking, ‘Have you eaten yet?’. The vast majority of Hong Kong’s 10,000-odd restaurants serve Chinese food, of course. Cantonese is by…

The one thing we Indians have in common with the Italians – we live to eat. The only rule worth remembering if you don’t have time to read the rest of this article, is don’t judge a restaurant in Italy…

There is a world of amazing food if you dare to go beyond the run-of-the-mill phat thai and green curry. Thailand is a nation of food lovers and it’s easy to see how the locals are just as excited as…

Want to go straight to the source of Britain’s tastiest produce? This article will take you on a tour of some of the best specialty foods of Britain. Mozzarella in Hampshire Traditionally, mozzarella is made with the milk of the…

I think most of us would agree that drinking and holidays go together quite well. There’s a certain romance to sipping a cocktail in a strange city, and there’s no better way to make friends than to buy a round…