Sky-high!Saturday, April 20, 2013,08:02:16 AM
Once known as the party hoppers’ haunt, Skye has now been taken over by a new management. I had last visited this place when they served continental cuisine in an open area and the bar on the building’s 11th floor would be abuzz with parties, making the general atmosphere crowded and noisy....
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Fishy businessSaturday, March 30, 2013,08:22:45 AM
While lunch homes and boarding homes were quite popular during the ’70s — a manna for sumptuous thalis and home-made fare at rock bottom costs — today most lunch homes have changed drastically, now serving more specialty food than set menu meals. ....
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Deli-cious down the lane!Saturday, March 02, 2013,09:04:29 AM
Dhole Patil Road witnesses a constant flux of new eateries, among which Deli Down The Lane has made a name for itself. DDTL sets itself apart serving an all-day American-European spread, in a very lazy, yet bright ambience. A mix of a European bistro coupled with an open-air ....
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Familiar tastes repackagedSaturday, February 09, 2013,09:04:08 AM
The pocket around Mhatre Bridge has of late, been a hot spot for new restaurants which offer open seating and ample parking space. The latest addition on this Eat Street is Aswan which stands different from the rest — chiefly because of its name. The theme, décor, ambiance and menu though is the usual.....
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Rustic luxurySaturday, December 15, 2012,07:50:54 AM
At The Village in Amanora Town Centre, there are machaans, auto rickshaws and trucks converted into tables. Service staff is in fun attire — while some are jail inmates selling cycle-wali chai, others are dressed like villagers....
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Of lazy brunches...Saturday, December 01, 2012,07:51:12 AM
Nestled in lush greenery next to a meandering river, it’s no small wonder Cocoparra claims to be a ‘Garden of Eden’. This places comes alive on Sundays with a spa, outdoor gaming, art workshops, and most importantly, food and drink. ....
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Aromas of IndiaSaturday, October 27, 2012,08:33:51 AM
Indian Aroma in Camp caters to cravings for pure veg food while ticking off small comforts like valet parking, a good décor, extra-cushioned seating, centralised cooling, large LCD’s on the walls, etc. Plus, Continental stuff like pasta, (paneer) ....
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Burgers right ahead!Friday, October 05, 2012,08:30:00 AM
Burgs has gone the extra mile by not just dishing out a bit of highly iconic junk food, which is irresistible for most despite vociferous anti-junk food campaigns floating around the planet — in this relatively new joint in the city, one gets a gourmet take on the popular snack.....
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Way to go SouthFriday, September 21, 2012,08:59:23 AM
South India’s special gift to some of us is that well-beloved breakfast item, often relished as a midnight snack — known for its lightness, crispness or softness and special flavour, the dosa has been immortalised as one of the most delicious ....
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Buffeted aroundFriday, September 14, 2012,08:34:00 AM
If one were to sit and compare buffets with à la carte menus, I’d definitely vouch for the buffets. With unlimited portions of food, it’s so much more value-for-money! However, the only drawback I see is that buffets could fall prey to repetitive preparations. ....
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Malwani magicFriday, September 07, 2012,08:34:08 AM
Taking advantage of the fact that Shravan is over, I decided to head to a seafood establishment and ended up at Malwani Naka, a recent joint that has come up at the prime location of Phadtare Chowk. ....
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Served with PanashFriday, August 31, 2012,08:34:18 AM
While authenticity has always been a racing point for five stars, now, several head chefs are looking at experimentation to find a unique niche. Panash is an example of this, incorporating new methods, but retaining old techniques to create new tastes and textures. ....
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‘Uttar’ly yummyFriday, August 17, 2012,07:59:25 AM
Trademark flavours of a brand always depend on who is creating them in the kitchen — legacies either mastered or inherited. However, not every chef can be in two places at a time and discrepancies often creep in when there is more than one outlet of a brand churning out signature dishes. ....
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Mamma mia!Friday, August 10, 2012,08:48:06 AM
Dario’s has been known to be exceptional when it comes to Italian cuisine in the city — not only because of the food, but also their sourcing of ingredients, cooking methods, style of décor and the construction of the menu — all more or less flawless. ....
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Somebody call 121Friday, August 03, 2012,08:36:54 AM
With a horde of new restaurants cropping up on the ‘outskirts’ of the city like Baner, Aundh, Hinjewadi, etc. one advantage many of them sport is space. The 121 Kitchen BarBQ in Wakad stands on a large spacious area, certainly putting an end to parking woes for customers. ....
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Mocambo, khush huaFriday, July 27, 2012,09:01:23 AM
Here from its popular perch in Mumbai, the quite-recently opened Café Mocambo Grille is a casual European-style eatery serving mostly steaks, sandwiches and wraps, as well as soups, salads, pastas and some interesting appetizers. ....
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Going IncognitoFriday, July 20, 2012,09:07:16 AM
The ‘lounge’ has gained sudden popularity in recent years, with every other restaurant opting for typical dimly-lit interiors and sometimes uncomfortable sofa seating... and then foreign chains brought with them the concept of hanging up quirky memorabilia on the walls. ....
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Lost and fondueFriday, July 13, 2012,08:31:46 AM
At Out Of The Blue (come from Mumbai in place of Not Just Jazz By The Bay in E-Square), one walks in to see a whole new ambience — with a patisserie in the outside section that offers cakes, pies and breads, greenery draped on the walls ....
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You can love ‘em, you can hate ‘em, but you sure can’t ignore ‘em — just about sums up city sentiment towards the burgeoning chill zones of Koregaon Park area, which till recently were marked by a propensity for coming up as bistros and retro-themed lounges. ....
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