Ever wanted to visit a place where you can sip a cup of Tea in between the nature at Kolkata itself ? Well this wish can be accomplished when you come to Yule Tea Lounge In Eco Park,Kolkata. This is the place which i have visited recently,that has a very positive atmosphere around to engage […]

We love places which has life in them to give us a time worth remembering. The ambiance and decor is something which always sets the mood to chill when you want to experience something different. To connect with the crowd it is important to have an identity as a place, which will further encourage and […]

We all are very fond of noodles and relish it to the core very much indeed for it being super yummy, wholesome and made right in front of you . The recent place that i tried out some noodles and more, was from The Noodle Story QSR in Navina cinema building for the first time […]

In the city of Kolkata everyday you get to see a new change in all dimensions and possibilities. Be it any kind of business the aim somewhere loses it’s grip in the long run if not executed well and maintained right throughout the whole venture. Food eating places are the biggest example of success only […]

Cafe HQ Located at 1/4, Bawali Mandal Rd, Lalpara, Mudiali, Kalighat, Kolkata, West Bengal 700026, very close to the Rabindra Sarobar Metro station is the newest cafe in the city . This is a very interesting cafe which is based on a theme of Superheroes where you can spend some quality time enjoying over super […]

The most beautiful part of any season is the food favourite’s one can indulge in, and Winter is like the king of all seasons for the best of food available during this time of the year. During Winters the best part of any meal to be enjoyed is either at dinner hours when the temperature […]

When it comes to any kind of fried food we often relish it instantly as it has that power packed taste and filling portion . The easiest on the go food would always be fried food for almost each and everyone that one can agree upon any day. Recently i was invited by First Idea […]

These days cafes are opening up almost everywhere to delight you with their interesting affair of food and ambiance to be absolutely top notch. What i love mostly about Cafes are the informal and no judgemental kind of time spent there. You don’t have to bother or worry if your need to be in a […]

Almost every now and then you would get to see a new place coming up in the city which looks promising to some extend at the beginning but miserably fails to do so in the long run. I would put the main problem for those places which don’t survive as, they don’t do anything different […]

If you happen to be from Kolkata or plan to visit the city, one thing you must know that when it comes to experiments and varieties of food then this is the city you should be feasting at. Why so? As the good thing here is that, most of the cuisines and styles are accepted […]

Each and every day we consume so much of food which is not very fit and right for our body. Unhealthy food has like become a part of our daily lives and the total reason why we crave so much for it from a straight point of view is because it has an intense taste […]

Eating good during festivals is something which always excites me and i am sure it does the same for many too. The time of festivals is the actual time when excellence of culinary is observed almost everywhere you go but there are some places which not only show up the action on festivals but throughout […]

Red Xpress Restaurant cum Bar Lounge is located at Bengal Intelligent Park, Sector V, Salt Lake, Kolkata, West Bengal 700091. It is one of the most promising new happening places for great culinary works as well as for it’s breathtaking interiors and spacious seating arrangements .Recently Calcutta Food Scenes visited this place to know more […]

The most beautiful part of cooking is when you get appreciated for it and it is something i am talking about not just on a daily basis way but on a large like life platform.There are many well known Chefs or Cooking experts around but you will always know about them as a ace person […]

Food is one whole major part of everyone’s life and if you don’t get it right and in the most enjoyable way, then the mood and experience shall shatter instantly. When i go places either for work or for personal reasons i tend to keep a list of eating places nearby where ever i happen […]

Who does not like hampers ? Probably you will come across everyone liking or loving hampers in the most sane and insane state.Yes hampers always build up an excitement whether you receive it or just get to see someone receiving it (Too bad),be it whatever the situation it creates a joy surely among all. And […]

We always want to eat the best and go to the most amazing places in and around without thinking twice about health hazards .Yes the truth is that we consume a lot of food which restaurants/cafes don’t really bother about the after effects of one’s health.Excess amount of oil or sugar intake can seriously cause […]

Red Panda, Restaurant located at F5 Calcutta Greens Commercial Complex, 1050/2, EM Bypass, Survey Park, Santoshpur, Kolkata, West Bengal 700075 (Very close to Metropolis Mall, HiLand Park Area) has been lately the kind of place i was never ever aware of and it was a sad thing for me that i pass the Bypass stretch […]

Momo I Am is not anymore a new brand when it comes to bringing excellent Oriental, Asian & Himalayan food at your table as what ever you may call it. It has been doing justice to the culinary scenario over some years now right from when it first opened up at Lake Gardens ,then spread […]

I get a certain joy whenever i come across something unique and different to try out especially in my very own city Kolkata. And this time no one could stop me from visiting The Tea Trove in Acropolis Mall as it was a place bookmarked in my head to pay a visit from quite sometime […]

They say if your inner Soul or intuition tells you to do something which would be good in return ,then it actually happens to be good later. But i would say that let’s not listen to “They say” phrases and get in to some of our own sayings out of personal experiences.Lets forget about Soul […]

And once again i was back at Aqua Java Decible Cafe on a different note this time and was more than happy to be here. For those of you who do not know Aqua Java decibel Cafe,well it’s located at P132, C.I.T. Road, Scheme 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata (Near Haryana sweets ). It’s one of those […]

Ever wondered what it is like entering a place completely different and new to you in your own city ?Well i experienced something of that sort when i visited FABBRICA DELLA,PIZZA place in 8A, Allenby Park, Elgin road which is very close to the well known Forum Mall . I happened to come here by […]

Banana Leaf Chain of South Indian restaurants in the city of joy under Rajesh Bala is a reason of double joy now as the newest location is spread open at P 264C, Hemanta Mukhopadhyay Sarani. Near Vivekananda Park, Southern Avenue, Kolkata . The newly opened one is very well set up with nice glass facade […]

The Whistling Kettle is one of the newest fine Tea Room/Cafe in the city of joy which is gaining immense attention and attraction for it to be one of a kind here.All the way with great spirit and roots of Darjeeling ,this place is located very close to the Golpark crossing or more precisely addressed […]

All the good things happen as i believe accidently or unexpectedly in my case most of the times .And the recent unexpectedly good thing that happened was a visit to BURNT GARLIC BAR & KITCHEN which is located in the ground floor of the very old and famous Priya Cinema building in Rashbehari avenue beside […]

Rang De Basanti Dhaba has been a very popular brand in the city of Kolkata since the time it had started it’s operations in the sector -5 area. I used to live in Salt Lake some 6 years ago and over the years before and after I have seen everything changing in the restaurant circuit […]

Okay to start of this blog i must say i have been experiencing a lot of Non-Veg eating places lately and i needed a very small change in my eating pattern and that is when Banana Leaf situated at Sector -5 sounded exciting to me as i needed to have a Vegetarian meal affair and […]

So a day had come for me recently to visit the new outlet of Genuine Broaster Chicken in Salt Lake, Sector-5, Kolkata, India. And it was a joy to be there, all thanks to Ramya for the invitation. First of all to let you know the location which is very easy to spot as its […]

To be honest i don’t look forward in eating at seafood restaurants most of the times when i plan to dine anywhere.You may call me a funny and rare specimen of a food enthusiast for that and i will humble accept that fact without any arguments in defence or offence. But to be invited at […]

It was 19th March 2017 ,a Sunday morning and a day ready for a Bloggers meet cum Food hunt organised by Malaysian Palm Oil Council (India) represented by Bhavna Shah for a very special reason which was a celebration of completing 100 years of work dedication and existence to promote and share awareness of Palm […]

I tasted Pina colada recently in our friends house. Me and my husband like it instantly. My husband was in search of Pina colada in stores and we bought one. It tasted good but not the same. When I saw ingredients, it said in soy milk. So I thought of making my own using coconut […]

Where do you go when you want to have something to be made fast,tasty having nutritious value as a complete meal filling ? Well there are many such places to hop in for great food here in Kolkata and a lot of start up restaurants as well as creative healthy and tasty custom food eating […]

On a sunday noon nothing can get better than visiting Bombay Brasserie ,on the 5th floor of Quest Mall ,Kolkata like i did.Ok so if you ask why is that so ? Well then let me tell you it has all the reasons to make you do so with its Signature Canteen menu which holds […]

The Tasting Tour at Kyro Indore continued Reva (Blogger) and I were presented with further Delish accompaniments. What I admire most at Kyro Indore is the marriage between the western and Indian flavours. Kyro being the brainchild of Karan and Kunal Verma, the youngest culinary experts in Indore! A brief conversation with Karan Verma revealed […]

Tasting Food at Kyro like a Master Chef Lifestyle Blogging has its perks, and Food Tasting is definitely one of them. Therefore I was absolutely thrilled when Kyro Indore invited me for a delightful Food tasting session. Launching a New menu is all about making that extra effort to connect with people. The Chef’s at Kyro […]

The Irish House Pub in Kolkata precisely located at the 5th Floor, Quest Mall, 33, Syed Ali Amir Avenue, Ballygunge, Kolkata is one of those places for people like me who have always bookmarked it or you may say ignored it at times as i never had the reason to go thinking a lot of […]

Food has it own space of joy for all ,or lets put it this way its probably the only ultimate source of happiness in everyone’s life. And when you get it yummy and wholesome its even better and delightful indeed. That is what ASIA HOUSE made me feel in my recent visit at their location […]

La Terrazza recently launched the Winter Truffle Festival on the 10th February, dishing out exquisite truffle based dishes by Executive Chef Anirban Dasgupta in collaboration with India’s gourmet guru Karen Anand and Italian truffle specialist Silvia Landucci from Boscovivo. Truffles are the fruiting body of a subterranean fungus and are highly prized as food. Called […]

NIBM is fast developing into the KP and Baner of South Pune and with good reason. With some amazing brands setting shop in the vicinity with innovative menu to boast of, the locality is all set to boom. One such new resto-bar that is taking the city by storm is Beto’s Kitchen and Bar. Located […]

Apache Lounge has always been a popular watering hole, especially for the young crowd, thanks to their affordable drinks and munchies. So it was hardly a surprise that they decided to stamp their presence in the happening suburb of Viman Nagar. After launching with a loud bang, the expectations from this place were high. So […]

I was invited to try out the dishes from the Kashmiri food fest and it was a revelation.  Before I get into the food lets talk about the decor.  Aloft is a very classy hotel by itself with its avant garde interiors that makes it look nice and posh. This classy interior was given a […]

We stopped stop at a Dhaba on the way from Bangalore to Chennai 500 mts after the walajahpet toll. The name Gurwindar Singh is a hook enough but seeing it run by a true blood sardar was enough for me to stop over. My better half wanted to try butter chicken. I almost never eat […]

First Flush Boutique Cafe located at 21/2 , Gariahat Road, Gariahat, Kolkata is the kind of place you would want to visit for a cup of specially first plucked unfiltered and purist form of tea leaves from the gardens of Darjeeling. Not only that as apart from its identity of a Tea boutique, it also […]

The Retrospective Procrastinator wishes all you good souls a very Happy Republic Day. If you are in Delhi or Mumbai, this is what you can do today after you are done watching the Parade! Celebrate Republic Day at The Royal Plaza Celebrate this Republic Day with great pride and joy alongside some delicious dishes that will […]

Mineority Café and Bar is a tribute to the mining community that risked their lives on a daily basis working in this hazardous and dangerous profession. It is a combination of the words ‘mine’, ‘ore’ and ‘minority’ representing the people who are associated with this industry. In India, the mines are mainly in the North-Eastern […]

Incredible India, The Nation of Melange What a privilege to be born on a divine land of diversity, culture and lost ancient knowledge! India, ironically is very close to Kailash Parbat, the Axis mundi of the Earth. What’s more ironic is that, I was born in the Axis Mundi of this Incredible India. Which is Madhya […]

Many years ago, there was one NRI – Mohan Bhargava who gave up an exciting career in the land of dreams to return to his motherland and give something back to society. While that may have been the story of a critically acclaimed Bollywood movie; a similar story happened closer to home a couple of […]

When you just want to eat good food at a budget price without bothering about a grand dine-in experience, great ambiance, super hospitality, spacious seating, then Wah Ji Wah can be the first choice. In addition, you will have Punjabi food taste in all the recipes served here. A fair amount of spices and oil […]

As I shared in my earlier blogs about the home, interiors and stated that “Healthy Home leads to Healthy Life”, when it comes to cleanliness I am more conscious about it. So I use to clean my kitchen at least once in a month. During festivals the cleaning would become a little toughest job, because […]

Few months back we had a wonderful trip to Masinagudi, there came to know about the Bamboo rice, how it’s cultivated, harvested through a security uncle of our resort. Also he guided us where to purchase Bamboo Rice, that was freshly harvested in and around Masinagudi. I totally forgot about this rice, finally while cleaning […]

A Parantha & Lassi festival is on at Pind Punjabi Dhaba, Bangur,Kolkata. Its been quite sometime from now that i had indulged in some Aloo parantha as well as a glass full of yummy lassi ,but hang on as lately,i had surprisingly got invited for a food festival involving PARANTHA’S AND LASSI’S when i was […]

It’s simple,yet healthy and tasty dish. This is one staple food in Kerala. Can be had in different ways. Plain cooked , stir fry, with fish or chicken or we can even make biriyani. Yes, I’m talking about Kappa or tapioca. Kappa and Meen pollichathu is a divine combination. Here I present simple Kappa stir […]

Halwa is one dessert every Indians crave for????????????( I believe) .Most of them  think its difficult to make. But it’s a taboo until we try. There are different types of Halwa’s and here I give you the recipe of Beetroot Halwa .Considering the health benefits of beetroot , this will be one apt sweet to […]

When you have cold , treat yourself with this pepper chicken. It controls your cold, you will feel better. You can have this even if you don’t have cold????. You doesn’t need any reason to have this yummy recipe. Ingredients Chicken – 2lb chopped into small pieces Onion – 1 cup chopped finely Tomato – […]

Make your morning breakfast more interesting. Kids will love this. Ingredients Bread – 4 slices Milk – 1/2 cup Egg – 1 Sugar – 2 tbsn Corn flakes – 1/2 cup Butter – to smear For cinnamon apple Apple – 1/2 cup chopped finely Cinnamon powder – 1 tbsn Sugar – 2 tbsn Method Prepare […]

It’s absolutely refreshing to have with your kids. Ingredients Coconut water – 1 /2 cup Strawberry – 2 or 3 Mango – 1 or 2 slice Method Cut strawberry and mango into small chunks. Drop  it in popsicle moulds. Add coconut water. Freeze it till sets. Enjoy.

Tequila was first developed in Mexico. And, in Mexico. It is considered as  a sophisticated drink since it has many benefits. Mostly, people are unaware of its health benefits because they are mixed with other sugar-based alcohol. However, if you buy tequila made of 100 % agave (a plant) then having a glass of it […]

Breakfast is the first and the most important meal of the day. Unfortunately, in today’s hectic schedule people find no time for it. This one good habit of having breakfast has a positive impact on your health. It keeps you active, helps in brain functionality by making it sharper, balances body weight etc. Skipping means […]

When you want to try something different from same Okra dishes, then try this stuffed Okra. This goes well with any rice or even roti. Ingredients Okra/ lady’s finger – 8 Red chilli powder – 1 tsp Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp Salt – as required Lemon juice – 1 […]

This is a perfect tea time snack☕. When you serve this hot pakodas/ fritters along with a good chai / tea it will be finished in no time ????. I hope you will give a try and enjoy. Ingredients Shallots – 10 to 15 roughly chopped Gram flour/ Besan – 1/4 cup Rice flour – […]

Kasi halwa is made of white pumpkin which is normally used for making curries. This is so delicious and crunchy which differentiate it from other soft halwa. This can be easily made. The only time consuming is to grate pumpkin. Ingredients White pumpkin/ Kumbalanga – 2 cup grated Sugar – 1/2 cup Ghee – 2 […]

These ladoos can be made in a jiffy. If you have surprise guests or to treat kids, this is an excellent choice. There is no doubt that  kids will love it. This is made within 10 minutes. Isn’t that great????? Ingredients Roasted gram dal/ pottu kadalai – 1/2 cup Sugar – 3 tbsn Ghee/ clarified […]

Ingredients Potato – 1 grated Egg – 1 Salt – as required Ground pepper – as required Method Wash grated potatoes and pat dry in paper towel to remove moisture. Transfer that in a bowl. Add salt and pepper, mix it. Crack open egg and mix it with a fork or whisk. Heat pan, smear […]

Hunger is one of the foremost problems inflicting the world – but hidden hunger is an obstacle that is nestled deep into our society. Over 2 billion people or one in every third person in the world suffer from hidden hunger. In the words of K.C. Gautam, former deputy executive director of UNICEF, “The ‘hidden […]

Whilst scrolling through my Facebook updates I came across an interesting post showcasing delectable food from a restaurant called Holi Cow. The restaurant in Johannesburg, South Africa advertised mouth-watering, home cooked, old fashioned meals for sale. I could not help but salivate after looking at the incredible, scrumptious dishes that I knew so well from […]

The last 10 days have been hectic. If I have to sum up those days and form conclusions, these analogies will probably top the list: -I can eat like a pig, but I cannot eat pig (cos Muslim) -I cannot communicate with dummies and that makes me look like a dummy -I will never be […]

Imagine having 17.5k followers on your Instagram account? Sensational right! It is with purely fortuitous luck that this currychick was able to meet one such unique, talented individual. AGIRLWITHFORK also known as Nikita Aggarwal is a Delhi-born and brought up girl who is a self-confessed food addict. This girlwithfork is an eating addict with an insatiable […]

I like to work by my instinct at times. So when i discovered a packet of East Indian Bottle Masala lying in my fridge, I wanted to do something with it immediately. Since there is a Goan-Konkani influence in the bottle masala, I wanted to use coconut, mustard and curry leaves. I decided not to […]

Warmth, cleanliness and bright lights are what greet you as you walks through the doors of Al Jawahar at Matia Mahal Bazaar, Jama Masjid. This eatery is legendary. It is said they was inaugurated by India’s first Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. The other story claims that when Panditji dropped by for a meal they changed their call signs […]

Namkeen Gosht recipe is a delicacy from the cuisine of Quetta, Baluchistan. It is also made in other areas of NWFP including Peshawar & Dera Ismail Khan. Namkeen Gosht is made either during Eid-ul-Azha (Badi Eid) or for special family functions. My attempts to find the original Punjabi Namkeen Gosht recipe of this very elusive dish were quite painful. […]

Originating in Durban, South Africa is the renowned Bunny Chow. On no account is this a bunny rabbit in bread!!!! The bunny chow is simply bread that is hollowed out and filled with a variety of curry type such as lamb, chicken, beef or vegetable. As described in Wikipedia, the origin of the bunny chow […]

Do you live in Bengal? Are you leisurely browsing a newspaper, while sipping tea and happily humming to the tunes of Manna Dey’s ‘Rimjhi Bristi’ playing on the Radio; enjoying every moment of the monsoons? Or is it just the opposite? The nagging rain, the puddles everywhere, the tiring humidity, the longer than usual traffic […]

I’m a person of QUIRKY food; strange concoctions or bizarre fusions have always allured me. Dosa Twist with its concept of non-veg dosas had peeked my interest since its inception, I finally got a chance to try their food. Dear Readers, if the concept intrigues you, then the food will definitely blow your mind!! This […]

FIESTA is a small restaurant on the first floor of an unmarked building close to Santosh Jora Bridge, beside CCD. Immaculately done interiors done in white and grey, with a vibrant blue wall to break the monotony, a fresh rose on the table , a minimalistic stairway in brown and glass walls welcoming natural light […]

ASTRO-DINING : If someone tells you they’re going to pick a perfect dish for you using the stars, you might roll your eyes, or ridicule the person profusely. Well, believe it or not your Zodiac Sign has much to say about your Gastronomical Desires. Remember those odd, unexplained food cravings – Well, see your horoscope. […]

I was cordially invited by Sumantika Choudhury(PR, AdFactors) as a Food Blogger to cover the Grand Finale of Mahindra’s ‘NuPro Mumma Chef’ Competition held at Jamuna Banquets, Marquis Street, Kolkata. On June 11, 2016, Kolkata: Mahindra Agri Solutions Limited (MASL), a 100% subsidiary of M&M, hosted the grand finale of its consumer engagement program ‘NuPro […]

A plethoara of Home Bakers have come up in Kolkata in the last couple of years. Recently opened Suchantika Dey’s Cake Counter is fighting the battle of ‘desserts’ in Kolkata’s Bakery Battle. Suchantika left her job and took up home baking as a profession in the last few months. With one eye on the horizon […]

Common fruits can make your run-of-the-mill teas an expedition through the tunnels of deliciousness!! I have enlisted a few fruits that we find everyday and everywhere, they are always a part of our grocery list, and their nutritional value is unparalleled. They are colorful, they are sweet, they are tangy – a bundle of joy; […]