ISTANBUL! This bustling metropolis of Türkiye, spanning the two continents of Europe and Asia, is filled with history and charm offering the best of both worlds. With its historic landmarks, world-renowned cuisine, vibrant nightlife, and a maze of old and quaint marketplaces alongside modern shopping arcades, Istanbul is a traveller’s delight.
The best way to immerse oneself in a city is through its food. And what better a city than Istanbul. Whether you are on the search for the best succulent doners, crispy calamari or bal kaymak this Mediterranean hot spot has it all. And of course no visit is complete without indulging in some Turkish...
I was first introduced to the world of Gaggan Anand back in 2016 when I had the opportunity to dine at his then flagship restaurant in Bangkok to celebrate a milestone in my life – my engagement. A year later, I was back at Gaggan’s, this time with my husband. This dinner inside a charming...
“Omakase” is a Japanese term that translates to “I’ll leave it up to you” or “chef’s choice.” In the context of dining, an omakase experience typically refers to a meal where the chef selects and serves a series of dishes to the guests. This style of dining is commonly found in Japanese cuisine, particularly when...
Dubai’s critically acclaimed and much loved modern Indian restaurant, Trèsind Studio recently had a four hands chefs dinner. Chef Himanshu collaborated with Chef Riccardo Camanini of Lido 84, number 78 on the World’s Best Restaurant list, to create a special gastronomic menu. It’s no surprise that this event sold out in a matter of a...
I am often asked for restaurant recommendations and a lot of the times, local and homegrown are key factors, apart from the good food of course. Just last year alone over a 1000 new F&B establishments opened in Dubai. Yup! In the middle of a pandemic! Pretty impressive. Here is a round-up of my favorite...
