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A Flavour of South Africa at Hyatt Regency Pune
Eating Out23 Oct 2012

A Flavour of South Africa at Hyatt Regency Pune

“I find Indians remarkably friendly. At all levels people have been so warm and welcoming. You can feel the genuine welcome. Of course I also love that Indians play cricket!” said Charles Withington, Export Director …

Delhi Wine Society AGM, Crowne Plaza Today, Okhla
Eating Out23 Oct 2012

Delhi Wine Society AGM, Crowne Plaza Today, Okhla

The familiar, post-September nip in the air and the promise of a cheerful evening ahead, made our step lighter as Rattan and I stepped into Chowbella at Crowne Plaza Today, Okhla. The annual AGM of …

Champagne Lombard and Indian cuisine at Varq in Delhi
Eating Out03 Oct 2012

Champagne Lombard and Indian cuisine at Varq in Delhi

I had occasion to meet Mr. Thierry Lombard, third generation winemaker and current President of the House of Lombard on a previous occasion at a dinner at The Taj Mahal Chambers. This time it was …

China Kitchen at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, turns five
Eating Out24 Aug 2012

China Kitchen at Hyatt Regency, New Delhi, turns five

Hyatt Regency’s specialty restaurant, The China Kitchen has been celebrating its fifth anniversary with a month long promotion. If you hurry, you may still have a chance to participate in its lucky draw – the …

Folk Music with Four Seasons at Vivanta by Taj
Eating Out03 Aug 2012

Folk Music with Four Seasons at Vivanta by Taj

Knowing that Pune was a city of wine lovers, Surinder Singh, general manager of Vivanta by Taj-Blue Diamond, decided to host an evening of wine appreciation and music. Speaking at the event, he said, “I …

Fratelli Wines and Friends for Lunch
Eating Out03 Aug 2012

Fratelli Wines and Friends for Lunch

I long for a week that concludes with a Friday lunch date. It allows me the luxury of believing that I have earned it after a week of hard work and persistence. A recent Friday …

Dining Al Fresco at Courtyard by Marriott, Pune
Eating Out20 Jun 2012

Dining Al Fresco at Courtyard by Marriott, Pune

“I believe good food, great wines and great conversation are an essential trilogy,” said Craig W. Wedge, COO, FineWinesnMore, at a wine dinner at the charming outdoor Banyan Tree Lounge, Courtyard by Marriott Pune Centre, …

Château de Parenchère Wine Dinner at Sofitel
Eating Out20 Jun 2012

Château de Parenchère Wine Dinner at Sofitel

The newly opened Sofitel Hotel in Bandra Kurla complex, Mumbai, held its first ever five-course wine dinner at the Pondichery Café paired with fabulous wines from Château de Parenchère, which is situated in the eastern …

Sula opens Mumbai’s first wine bar
Eating Out19 Apr 2012

Sula opens Mumbai’s first wine bar

Vinoteca by Sula is finally open for business. Conceptualised by Rajeev Samant of Sula vineyards, Vinoteca in Mumbai has been inspired by Spanish tavernas. Serving tapas and pintxos, this 50-seater bar in Worli has a …

A Taste of Mezzaluna in Bangalore
Eating Out17 Apr 2012

A Taste of Mezzaluna in Bangalore

March-end saw the Bangalore Wine Club celebrating the flavours of Italy in an evening entitled, “A Taste of Mezzaluna”, after the fine-dining restaurant at the newly opened Movenpick Hotel and Spa in Bangalore, writes Ruma …

Magnificent Megu and Irresistible OTW
Eating Out29 Mar 2012

Magnificent Megu and Irresistible OTW

A few weeks ago we were treated to a magnificent meal at Megu, the Japanese restaurant at Delhi’s Leela Palace. The food was superb with the experience made all the finer by the setting and …

Vallonnée Winemaker’s Dinner at Bungalow 9, Mumbai
Eating Out25 Mar 2012

Vallonnée Winemaker’s Dinner at Bungalow 9, Mumbai

Vallonné Vineyards is an Indian boutique winery producing French-style wines in the Nashik Valley, using the finest wine-making techniques and state-of-the-art technology, writes Suneeta Sodhi Kanga. Co founders Shailendra Pai, MD and CEO and Prashant …