<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Food - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest Food news with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening!]]></description><language>en-in</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 08:30:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA['Mumbai chefs need to add a lot more thought to the food they are serving']]></title><description><![CDATA[Garima Arora at Masque. Pic/Sneha Kharabe"I haven't slept in two days," says Garima Arora, armed with a takeaway coffee cup, when we meet her at Mahalaxmi fine-dine, Masque. She has arrived just an hour ago from Bangkok, where she runs her six-month-old restaurant, Gaa. But her caramel-hued eyes light up as soon as we start chatting about her first pop-up in the city, in collaboration with chef Prateek Sadhu."We'll do a version of the bhutta, use ingredients like seabuckthorn from Ladakh and ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-chefs-need-to-add-a-lot-more-thought-to-the-food-they-are-serving/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-chefs-need-to-add-a-lot-more-thought-to-the-food-they-are-serving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This dessert parlour in Mumbai has introduced healthy cookies for pregnant moms]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweetish House Mafia, known for its decadent desserts, cookies and cookie shakes, has now introduced a new cookie that will bring a smile to the faces of mums-to-be. The latest offering is targeted at expectant and nursing mums alike. The cookies are packed with nutrients that provide the energy required during pregnancy. They also fulfil sweet cravings that are common when carrying. The cookies also are a good option as a healthy mid-day munch for anyone counting calories.Loaded with flax, oats]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-dessert-parlour-in-mumbai-has-introduced-healthy-cookies-for-pregnant-moms/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Sep 2017 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-dessert-parlour-in-mumbai-has-introduced-healthy-cookies-for-pregnant-moms/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai: 'The Bank' gastropub will offer drinks on loan]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 3D rendering of what The Bank will look like when completeThis&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;is a scenario that's all too familiar to most millennials: it's the end of the month, and a colleague's farewell party comes up. The next morning, you realise you don't have enough money to last you till your next pay cheque. Turns out, two budding entrepreneurs from the city have a solution - a pub called The Bank.<br />
Harsh Mav and Shaunak Mukherjee"The concept is born out of the understanding of what]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-the-bank-gastropub-will-offer-drinks-on-loan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 Sep 2017 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-the-bank-gastropub-will-offer-drinks-on-loan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: New cafe brings the taste of Delhi to Mumbai, all buttered up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mom's Butter Chicken Tikka Masala. Pics/Atul KambleWhen Cafe Delhi Heights sold its 2,00,000th Jucy Lucy Burger (Rs 445), the chain organised a competition at its outlets in Gurgaon, Delhi and Noida. Ashish Singh, the corporate chef of 13 of the outlets &mdash; with another one coming up on Janpath and Mumbai's first branch launching at Kamala Mills today &mdash; tells us that the winner ate two-and-a-half of the burgers, while the runners-up gave up at two and at 1.75. Consisting of a 250gm mu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-new-cafe-brings-the-taste-of-delhi-to-mumbai-all-buttered-up/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2017 06:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-new-cafe-brings-the-taste-of-delhi-to-mumbai-all-buttered-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craft beers and world cuisine calls for revisit at Andheri's newest brewery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bavarian Bouquet and Tropical Froth&nbsp;A trend we have seen in menus across the city is the use of the term, progressive global cuisine. This covers everything under the sun and allows chefs to serve dosas or dimsums. Many falter in delivering the best of each cuisine, while others manage to gain footfall.Andheri's newest brewery (in place of The Pump Room, which was a brewery too), Barrel &amp; Co has a menu that falls in this category. The interiors are industrial with a surprise mix of S&a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craft-beers-and-world-cuisine-calls-for-revisit-at-andheris-newest-brewery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Sep 2017 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craft-beers-and-world-cuisine-calls-for-revisit-at-andheris-newest-brewery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Savour flavours from China at this Bandra restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Truffle and Edamame DumplingsThis city is no stranger to modern Cantonese cuisine, thanks to international brands like Yauatcha and Hakkasan having landed at our doorstep several years ago. And the fact that they're going strong is proof that Mumbai's elite loves the grub.Enter House of Mandarin, a soon-to-launch fine-dine that aims to quell our dumpling cravings. A project by Rachel Goenka, this is a far cry from the European fare and dainty baked goods we have been treated to from her brands,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-flavours-from-china-at-this-bandra-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-flavours-from-china-at-this-bandra-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: First look of new Chinese fine-dine at Bandra's Hill Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Truffle and Edamame DumplingsThis city is no stranger to modern Cantonese cuisine, thanks to international brands like Yauatcha and Hakkasan having landed at our doorstep several years ago. And the fact that they're going strong is proof that Mumbai's elite loves the grub.Enter House of Mandarin, a soon-to-launch fine-dine that aims to quell our dumpling cravings. A project by Rachel Goenka, this is a far cry from the European fare and dainty baked goods we have been treated to from her brands,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-first-look-of-new-chinese-fine-dine-at-bandras-hill-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 07:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-first-look-of-new-chinese-fine-dine-at-bandras-hill-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Learn four iconic East Indian dishes at this workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potato Chops"Despite having lived in the city for years, not many people are even aware of the existence of this cuisine," begins Sajida Khan, founder of Culinary Craft studio, which will be the venue for a workshop on East Indian fare this weekend.Mumbaikar Lloyd Rodrigues will conduct the session where he will teach participants how to make four East Indian dishes. The first is the Mutton Stew, which is a combination of vegetables like carrots, peas, onions and tomatoes, and mutton blended wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-four-iconic-east-indian-dishes-at-this-workshop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-four-iconic-east-indian-dishes-at-this-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Cure your hangover with these super cocktails in the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a break(fast)<br />
We think this bar loves its guests because they even have a bunch of drinks called Hangover Cures. Vodka, whiskey or rum, whatever your poison, there's a cocktail for you, made with fresh ingredients such as passion fruit, tomato juice, citrus fruits and more, that will help you get going.Cost Rs. 320 onwardsTime 9 am to 5 pm (only Sundays) at Monkey Bar, 14th and 33rd road junction, Bandra West.Call 26005215Fight beer with beerTry this classic Michelada cocktail, which contai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-cure-your-hangover-with-these-super-cocktails-in-the-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2017 03:57:15 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-cure-your-hangover-with-these-super-cocktails-in-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pink chocolate to arrive in Mumbai after 80 years of Nestle's white chocolate]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's new, and it's pink<br />
Last week, Barry Callebaut, Zurich-based manufacturer of chocolate and cocoa products, revealed Ruby chocolate, which is made using the Ruby cocoa bean sourced from Ecuador and Brazil. Slated to hit the shelves by early next year, the chocolate has an intrinsic sweet-and-sour berry-like flavour and pink colour derived from the bean's reddish hue. The fourth type of chocolate (others are dark, milk and white) comes 80 years after Nestl&eacute;'s white chocolate.<br />
Illustrati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/pink-chocolate-to-arrive-in-mumbai-after-80-years-of-nestles-white-chocolate/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/pink-chocolate-to-arrive-in-mumbai-after-80-years-of-nestles-white-chocolate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New delivery joint will satiate your sushi craving in Andheri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crazy Salmon Roll, Veg California Roll and Crabmeat Gunkan. Pic/Nimesh DaveWe are quite chuffed with the thought of ordering sushi for lunch on a busy day in the newsroom. Sushi and More, a delivery-only enterprise, has been fulfilling Japanese sushi cravings for residents of SoBo and Prabhadevi since 2009, and has now launched in Andheri.The menu for the suburbs is a slimmer version of the original, but it doesn&rsquo;t disappoint (there are Jain options as well). They offer nigiri, uramaki an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-delivery-joint-will-satiate-your-sushi-craving-in-andheri/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Sep 2017 10:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-delivery-joint-will-satiate-your-sushi-craving-in-andheri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SodaBottleOpenerWala's Bandra Feast menu pays ode to Mumbai's Bandra fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thali Sweet accompanied by kadio bodioFor Bandra resident Sophia Netto, the month of September meant eight days of festivities, courtesy the iconic Bandra Fair that the suburb hosts annually. Held in four lanes that dot Bandra's Mount Mary Basilica neighbourhood, it celebrates the birthday month of Mother Mary. "You could spend an entire day at the fair. There would be pageants like September King and Queen, games and cane product stalls that everyone would throng to, and all-night long jam ses]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sodabottleopenerwalas-bandra-feast-menu-pays-ode-to-mumbais-bandra-fair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2017 15:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sodabottleopenerwalas-bandra-feast-menu-pays-ode-to-mumbais-bandra-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fun and laughter galore: Here's what you can do in Mumbai this Tuesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch two hours of fresh material by new stand-up artists including Aakash Gupta, Govind Menon, Mandar Bhide and Andy Reghu (in pic).On: September 12<br />
At: Canvas Laugh Club, Palladium, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel.<br />
Log on to: bookmyshow.com<br />
When:&nbsp;8.30 pm&nbsp;<br />
Entry: Rs 500<br />
Verbena Brewpub &amp; SkygardenThis Tuesday, head to Verbena Brewpub &amp; Skygarden for the La Femme Nights!In Mumbai, there is something about a night out with your girls, an LBD, stilettos, some great food and drin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/fun-and-laughter-galore-heres-what-you-can-do-in-mumbai-this-tuesday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2017 12:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/fun-and-laughter-galore-heres-what-you-can-do-in-mumbai-this-tuesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dia Mirza and Bittu Sahgal bond over butterflies at a restaurant in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bittu Sahgal and Dia Mirza enjoy a meal at Kitchen Garden by Suzette in Bandra. Pics/Shadab KhanThere is a peacock whose cacophony Bittu Sahgal wakes up to at his Napean Sea Road residence every morning , before he starts hammering away at articles for Sanctuary Asia, a magazine he launched and has been editing since 1981. And as Dia Mirza tells us how she came to be associated with Sahgal's various projects, a butterfly fluttering in the al fresco section of Kitchen Garden by Suzette lights up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/dia-mirza-and-bittu-sahgal-bond-over-butterflies-at-a-restaurant-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Sep 2017 08:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/dia-mirza-and-bittu-sahgal-bond-over-butterflies-at-a-restaurant-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Hog out crisp fries dripping in BBQ and chocolate sauce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Peri Peri Twister. Pics/Sameer MarkandeThe led lights fitted in 3D wall panels engulf The Pabulum (Latin: food) with a violet glow that spills on to the street. Standing next to a chemist and a stone's throw away from a farsan store, the QSR off SV Road in Santacruz, which promises 'fiery fries' and 'sexy shakes', resembles an alien spaceship.<br />
The counter has a slot that holds these BBQ&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;Cheese Fries served in a conical containerOur analogy isn't far off the mark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-hog-out-crisp-fries-dripping-in-bbq-and-chocolate-sauce/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-hog-out-crisp-fries-dripping-in-bbq-and-chocolate-sauce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Mumbai chef's recipe of saffron hollandaise sauce will leave tempted]]></title><description><![CDATA[While working on a cruise liner, Dipak Adhikary of BKC's The Good Wife, had the opportunity to travel to Spain and enjoy its cuisine. "I found that saffron, which has been synonymous with all things Indian, was extensively used in Spanish food," he says.Years later, when he joined the BKC restaurant, Adhikary decided to experiment with saffron in European dishes. "It offers an intense flavour, colour and taste, and has qualities that blend beautifully with European cuisine," he says, moving on t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-chefs-recipe-of-saffron-hollandaise-sauce-will-leave-tempted/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2017 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-chefs-recipe-of-saffron-hollandaise-sauce-will-leave-tempted/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The new-found drink: Raise a toast with beer cocktails in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Under a canopy of yellow fairy lights that throw a reflection on the white pebbles as a musician doles out soft jazz tunes, the mood is set for brunch. Bartender Manish Solanki has created a line of beer cocktails, marrying clove and coriander notes with the orangy finish of Hoegaarden. We try the first one, a crispy wheat beer with lychee. One sip and we are sold. We stop only when we try another variation with chamomile tea. The final frontier is a beer sangria with a mix of passion fruit, eld]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-new-found-drink-raise-a-toast-with-beer-cocktails-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2017 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-new-found-drink-raise-a-toast-with-beer-cocktails-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Mumbai chef finds out the roots of our favourite 'gajar ka halwa']]></title><description><![CDATA[There are various global versions of the food we eat, depending on the ingredients and regional produce. I have travelled around the globe and found, for example, that many countries have their own variations of our halwa.Halwa refers to many dense, thick and sweet confections across South, Central and West Asia, North Africa, the Horn of Africa, the Balkans, Central Europe, Malta and the Jewish world.Sesame halwa is popular in Balkan countries such as Poland and in the Middle East. In the Medit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-chef-finds-out-the-roots-of-our-favourite-gajar-ka-halwa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Sep 2017 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-chef-finds-out-the-roots-of-our-favourite-gajar-ka-halwa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Top 3 restaurants picks of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Be it starters or desserts, restaurants in Mumbai are leaving no stone unturned to bring out innovative dishes on the platter&nbsp;for our foodie folks. While looking out for the top restaurants in the city who are giving a twist to the usual food and drinks, we came up with these three options. Find it out here:1. Vegan Burger Kitchen: If you are looking out for vegan burgers and if you live around Bandra, then you're in luck, thanks to this new delivery service. At present, the menu offers nin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-top-3-restaurants-picks-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-top-3-restaurants-picks-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Suhring brothers talk about their modern German pop-up in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twins Thomas and Mathias S&uuml;hring grew up in Berlin, which was then part of East Germany. Summer holidays were spent at their grandparents' farm, near the Polish border, harvesting vegetables and fruits, and feeding ducks, chicken, and pigs."We derived immense joy from going to the forests to pick berries and mushrooms, and fishing in the lakes nearby. As kids, it was nothing short of an adventure. We feasted on our grandmother's cooking. It was special to see how she got the family together]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-suhring-brothers-talk-about-their-modern-german-pop-up-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 09 Sep 2017 09:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-suhring-brothers-talk-about-their-modern-german-pop-up-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's why island bars are becoming focal points of Mumbai's new watering holes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mojo's Bistro in Kamala Mills, Lower ParelGone are the days when a pub's interiors only made for a cool Insta frame. Today, design based on business sensibilities is having a bigger say in the blueprint. An idea that seems to have caught the attention of owners of new watering holes is to set up an island bar right in the middle of the venue.Bring in the business<br />
Owners agree that an island bar is accessible from all sides, and thus, results in better business. "In a space as big our Andheri ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heres-why-island-bars-are-becoming-focal-points-of-mumbais-new-watering-holes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2017 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heres-why-island-bars-are-becoming-focal-points-of-mumbais-new-watering-holes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn about baking and cake decoration at a three-day event in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prachi Dhabal Deb will demonstrate eggless royal icing work on cakes and cookiesBaking a batch of chocolate brownies is simple enough, provided you follow the recipe to the T. But, what if you want to create a two-tiered wonder for your best friend's wedding? Starting today, Cakeology, brings together cake artists from around the world to equip you with all the skills you need to go from home baker to pro baker.<br />
Sachiko Windbiel's 3D fondant cake toppers"The country's cake decorating industry h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-about-baking-and-cake-decoration-at-a-three-day-event-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2017 09:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-about-baking-and-cake-decoration-at-a-three-day-event-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 8 restaurants that prove Andheri is a paradise for food lovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
SpaghettiAndheri is a melting pot of refreshing flavours. The wide collection of local, regional and international cuisines make this bustling locality nothing less than a food paradise in Mumbai. Young crowd, cool vibe and an overall pleasant setting, Andheri is a perfect place to indulge in a food trail in the city. From seafood and nachos to waffles and unconventional ice creams, restaurants in Andheri offer a huge assortment of delectable and unique dishes from around the world. These]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-8-restaurants-that-prove-andheri-is-a-paradise-for-food-lovers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2017 09:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-8-restaurants-that-prove-andheri-is-a-paradise-for-food-lovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This new Gastropub at Kamla Mills will transport you to the British capital]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alleppy Prawns Curry in Spicy Rosemary Warqi TacoIt's hard to miss London Taxi standing tall at a corner of Kamala Mills. The facade of the three-level gastropub, which opens this Saturday, might seem like it&rsquo;s bovine inspired but a close look reveals a map of London, the city that serves as an inspiration for this pub, with the river Thames running through it.The 6,000-sq ft property is helmed by ad filmmakers Vivek DasChaudhary, Sanjay Shetty and Ricky Singh Bedi, with Dhaval Udeshi as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-new-gastropub-at-kamla-mills-will-transport-you-to-the-british-capital/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Sep 2017 03:46:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-new-gastropub-at-kamla-mills-will-transport-you-to-the-british-capital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food Review: This delivery service offers burgers that will make you fit!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crispy Eggplant BurgerIf&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;you're vegan, you can probably count on one hand the number of eateries in the city that cater to your needs while also serving delicious grub. Narrow down the search to just vegan burgers, and you arrive at another figure &mdash; nil. But, if you live around Bandra, you're in luck, thanks to a new delivery service called Vegan Burger Kitchen.<br />
Asian-style Sweet Potato and Peanut BurgerThe menu currently offers nine burgers, each different]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-review-this-delivery-service-offers-burgers-that-will-make-you-fit/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2017 10:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-review-this-delivery-service-offers-burgers-that-will-make-you-fit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai: Want to eat healthy and tasty food? Here's a workshop that can help you]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to physical well-being, there is little doubt that we are what we eat. Yet, in our fast-paced lives, what we put into our system often pales before other priorities. Combine it with our readiness to consume packaged and junk foods, and we may be looking at serious health concerns in the long run.A whole plant-based basics cooking workshop by Sharan, an organisation that spreads awareness about holistic health and an ecologically sustainable lifestyle, aims to reverse this trend by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-want-to-eat-healthy-and-tasty-food-heres-a-workshop-that-can-help-you/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Sep 2017 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-want-to-eat-healthy-and-tasty-food-heres-a-workshop-that-can-help-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sign up for a cacao-inspired dinner to rekindle your love for the fruit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fabien Mason (centre) with Jane (left). Pics/Mason &amp; Co, Danda Food ProjectDid you know that for most its 4,000-year history, chocolate was consumed as a bitter beverage rather than as dessert? To see the various other ways in which cacao can be consumed, sign up for a pop-up dinner organised by Danda Food Project, in collaboration with organic chocolate brand Mason &amp; Co.Aditya Raghavan, cheese consultant and co-founder of Danda Food Project says, "The idea for this came about when Anan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sign-up-for-a-cacao-inspired-dinner-to-rekindle-your-love-for-the-fruit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 Sep 2017 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sign-up-for-a-cacao-inspired-dinner-to-rekindle-your-love-for-the-fruit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Sample flavours from Indonesia at this Andheri pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ayam Goreng Kalasan with Sambal KacangLast October, when Priyadarshini Gupta travelled for a three-week trip to Indonesia, she signed up for a day-long cooking class with a local chef in Yogyakarta, a culturally rich city on the island of Java. She learnt to identify native produce, whip up traditional Indonesian fare - including sambal, a hot sauce of Javanese origin - and even noted the substitutes for ingredients not available in Mumbai. "One example is tempeh [a traditional product made fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-flavours-from-indonesia-at-this-andheri-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Sep 2017 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-flavours-from-indonesia-at-this-andheri-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: The art of star glazing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Yogen Adep with Jack Daniele spare ribs. Pic /Sameer Abedi&nbsp;How do you get the shine in that sauce?" I ask chef Yogen Adep, while he throws in butter into a barbeque sauce to paint his spare ribs."A demi-glace is a sauce that has acquired a shiny texture after being reduced to 50 per cent of its quantity," says the chef de cuisine at Luna, St Regis. On his new Back to Classics menu, are Jack Daniel Spare Ribs, Black Cod Aqua Pazza and Chicken Cordon Bleu. While the spare ribs get a red]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-art-of-star-glazing/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2017 07:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-art-of-star-glazing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Certain dishes are off the menu, but never off the table]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is always the lure of savouring dishes not available to others; something with a limited edition feel, a sense of secrecy. Most restaurants have off-the-menu dishes, and reasons for their classified nature can be anything from the chef wanting to surprise his patrons to the lack of constant supply of a particular ingredient. Here's a curated list of dishes from across city eateries that chefs won't readily tell you about. Regulars would know, of course, and now they are all yours to try.Pi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-certain-dishes-are-off-the-menu-but-never-off-the-table/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2017 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-certain-dishes-are-off-the-menu-but-never-off-the-table/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 3 restaurant picks of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you looking for food and drinks with twists? Then refer to our list of this week's top three restaurant picks:1. The Bowl Box: This recently opened takeaway in Mahim delivers meal boxes in a variety of cuisines, which transport you from Asia to Italy. The Bowl Box dishes out an extensive menu with Asian, Indian, Italian and even Mediterranean meal boxes. In addition, they have options for 8-inch pizzas, rolls, appetisers, the kids' menu, stuffed pav, salad bowls, tandoori cuisine, and a sepa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-3-restaurant-picks-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Sep 2017 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-3-restaurant-picks-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: South Mumbai restaurant Zaffran to get a global makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&acirc;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#136;floods have receded and the sun is shining brightly overhead. Sweat beads trickle down our brow as our taxi manoeuvres past bikers, trucks and pedestrians who seem to give two hoots about the incessant honking. Our journey ends outside Sitaram Building, where, in the past, many of us have stumbled in and out of Zaffran in the wee hours, looking to feed our hungry selves after a night of partying.The restaurant was the brainchild of two friends, C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-south-mumbai-restaurant-zaffran-to-get-a-global-makeover/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2017 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-south-mumbai-restaurant-zaffran-to-get-a-global-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 5 healthy modaks you can try in Mumbai during Ganeshotsav]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modak platterMalai modak, chocolate modak, mawa modak, Ganpati Bappa's feast is incomplete without a plate of modaks. And, so is ours during Ganesh festival! But, this Ganeshotsav, ditch the calorie laden modaks and try their healthy alternatives. We bet the modaks taste yummy and are perfect sweets to indulge in during the festival in Mumbai. What more do you need when you have more 'goodness' on a platter?1. Oats modak: Made with jaggery instead of sugar, Oats modak is an all time favourite h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-5-healthy-modaks-you-can-try-in-mumbai-during-ganeshotsav/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-5-healthy-modaks-you-can-try-in-mumbai-during-ganeshotsav/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beer turns sweet! These Mumbai restaurants make you enjoy beer as desserts]]></title><description><![CDATA[I scream for beer-cream<br />
This is the stuff beautiful dreams are made of. The Candied Hazelnut and Beer Ice Cream is made using the popular Indian brew, Bira, with fresh vanilla extract. We sure are ditching our diets for more scoops of this.<br />
Time 12 pm to 3 pm, 7 pm to 12 am<br />
At Arth, Pinnacle House, PD Hinduja Marg, 15th Road, Bandra West.<br />
Call 9594060038<br />
Cost Rs 300 plus taxesFor the child in youCome summer, and munching on cookies and slurping popsicles was the norm for idling away vacations. R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/beer-turns-sweet-these-mumbai-restaurants-make-you-enjoy-beer-as-desserts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2017 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/beer-turns-sweet-these-mumbai-restaurants-make-you-enjoy-beer-as-desserts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Complete traditional Malayali meal decoded]]></title><description><![CDATA[A banana leaf heaving with a mound of rice, fragrant curries, coconut-flecked gravies - the Onasadhya is the highlight of Onam, the 10-day summer harvest festival celebrated by Malayalis across the world.Since we're no experts on the subject, we sought out someone who was. And who better to tell us what goes into the onasadhya than someone who has been making it for years? Belapur resident Bina Menon was more than happy to decode the components of the sadhya for us."To begin with, the banana lea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-complete-traditional-malayali-meal-decoded/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2017 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-complete-traditional-malayali-meal-decoded/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Toast to tomatoes: Get high on these cool variants of Bloody Mary]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Korea, with loveAn Asian take on the classic cocktail, the Kimchi Mary features the Korean condiment and sticks of cucumber frozen into ice blocks.<br />
Time 12 pm to 1 am<br />
At Hello Guppy, Godrej-BKC, G-Block, BKC, Bandra (East).<br />
Call 26534720<br />
Cost Rs 300 plus taxesBeloved baconTwo of our loves &mdash; bacon and cocktails &mdash; come together in this Smoked Bacon Bloody Mary, which pairs perfectly with your slice of thin-crust pizza.<br />
Time 11.30 am to 1 am<br />
At Woodside Inn outlets in Andheri West]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-toast-to-tomatoes-get-high-on-these-cool-variants-of-bloody-mary/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2017 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-toast-to-tomatoes-get-high-on-these-cool-variants-of-bloody-mary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ganesh Chaturthi: These Mumbai restaurants are serving modaks with a twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tofu for Ganesha<br />
This vegan, gluten- and sugar-free modak is bound to get the fitness freak interested. A blend of tofu, almond flour, coconut powder and soya milk, with a whiff of cardamom and saffron, makes this made-to-order eat delicious to the core.<br />
Time: 12 pm to 1 am<br />
At: Dishkiyaoon, ground floor, The Capital, Bandra Kurla Complex Road, Bandra East.Call: 8291139404<br />
Cost: '350 plus taxes for five modaksWith love from Manchuria<br />
Enjoy the piping-hot and deep-fried Manchurian Modak that oozes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/ganesh-chaturthi-these-mumbai-restaurants-are-serving-modaks-with-a-twist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2017 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/ganesh-chaturthi-these-mumbai-restaurants-are-serving-modaks-with-a-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From rock music to DIY meal: Here's your list of mid-week must-dos in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Be ready to rock9.30 pm Head to this busy venue for concerts to catch ethnic rockers Motherjane live, as they play the Mumbai leg of their three-city tour. The band&rsquo;s originally from Kochi and has been around for two decades, watching a fledgling indie circuit grow bigger over the years. City-based singer-songwriter Ankit Dayal will open the proceedings.On Today<br />
At AntiSocial, Khar West.<br />
Call 65226324<br />
Cost Rs 400Enjoy a DIY mealBuild your bowl using an array of options including jasmine or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/from-rock-music-to-diy-meal-heres-your-list-of-mid-week-must-dos-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Aug 2017 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/from-rock-music-to-diy-meal-heres-your-list-of-mid-week-must-dos-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mini Mathur and Saransh Goila discuss food across TV, web and social media]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Saransh Goila and TV personality Mini Mathur at Silver Beach Cafe, Juhu. Pics/Pradeep DhivarThe glass walls overlooking a quiet street at Silver Beach Caf&eacute; are misty. Chef Saransh Goila is early and orders a plate of Eggs Benedict, Beetroot Cous Cous Salad and a glass each of orange and carrot juice, choices that TV host Mini Mathur is happy with when she walks in. "The last time we met we were both drunk," Mathur says animatedly. Both TV stars are currently hosting digital food sho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mini-mathur-and-saransh-goila-discuss-food-across-tv-web-and-social-media/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2017 05:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mini-mathur-and-saransh-goila-discuss-food-across-tv-web-and-social-media/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Mahim takeaway delivers world cuisines in meal boxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barbecue Chicken Wings; Kheema Mutter Pav; Veggie Manchurian Style and Chilli Chicken RiceBarbecue Chicken Wings; Kheema Mutter Pav; Veggie Manchurian Style and Chilli Chicken RiceA meal in a box may sound convenient, but not terribly appetising. Those were the thoughts running through our minds as we decided to check out The Bowl Box, a recently opened takeaway in Mahim. And we're glad we were proved wrong!The Bowl Box dishes out an extensive menu with Asian, Indian, Italian and even Mediterra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-mahim-takeaway-delivers-world-cuisines-in-meal-boxes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2017 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-mahim-takeaway-delivers-world-cuisines-in-meal-boxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Tuck into jams, pickles made out of pork and bacon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Priya JohnA cute pink pig dressed as a cupid, angel and demon smiles at us from the labels of various 200gm bottles that we've picked up from Jar-ry Eyed Surprise, an Andheri-based home run venture by Priya John, launched this April. These contain mayonnaise, jams and even pickle &ndash; all made using pork. When refrigerated, they last up to a month. "I've found variants with other meats but rarely anything with pork. Since I love bacon and pork, I decided to experiment with it and came up wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-tuck-into-jams-pickles-made-out-of-pork-and-bacon/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Aug 2017 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-tuck-into-jams-pickles-made-out-of-pork-and-bacon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai restaurateurs talk about how tough it is to achieve zero waste status]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;When restaurateurs lunch together the conversation always, ultimately, comes down to food and the discussion of food wastage is never far off. At a shoot for mid-day recently, chefs Kelvin Cheung (Bastian), Karishma Dalal (Bombay Salad Co) and Pooja Dhingra (Le 15 Cafe) lamented the lack of composting facilities in the city. They say they have been trying hard to find an eco-friendly solution for their waste, much of which ends up being handed to the local civic body and ends up in a landf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-restaurateurs-talk-about-how-tough-it-is-to-achieve-zero-waste-status/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2017 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-restaurateurs-talk-about-how-tough-it-is-to-achieve-zero-waste-status/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai menu creators are giving mocktail a colourful remix]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pranav Mody, mixologist at Sassy Spoon, puts final touches on the Berry Berry KhattaWhile creating the bar menu for Juhu's +91, head of operations Jatinkumar Jajal, was clear about one thing: The teetotallers shouldn't feel shortchanged. Having refrained from boozy binges whenever in the driver's seat, Jajal was familiar with the plight of non-drinkers, who often have little to woo them at bars. "I wanted to go beyond the regular fresh lime soda," he says. That the restaurant has been inspired]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-menu-creators-are-giving-mocktail-a-colourful-remix/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Aug 2017 08:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-menu-creators-are-giving-mocktail-a-colourful-remix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ganeshotsav: This Mumbai restaurant made 5 kg Mawa Modak, here's the recipe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mawa modak<br />
Modak is Ganesha&rsquo;s favourite dish and therefore, Ganesh Chaturthi celebration is incomplete without this Indian sweet. Modak has evolved with time and is now available in myriad forms, including steamed and fried forms. Thanks to restaurants and chefs in Mumbai, who are taking initiative to give a tasty twist to the traditional sweet dish.This year on Ganesh Chaturthi, Executive chef Kamlesh Rawat of 180 Degrees Grand Sarovar Premiere in Goregaon has prepared a massive 5kg Mawa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/ganeshotsav-this-mumbai-restaurant-made-5-kg-mawa-modak-heres-the-recipe/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Aug 2017 08:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/ganeshotsav-this-mumbai-restaurant-made-5-kg-mawa-modak-heres-the-recipe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get ready to feast on a Bohri thaal at this upcoming restaurant in Bandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Clockwise from left) Bheja Hara Masala, Nalli Nihari, Paya Soup, Tandoori Roti, Dal Chawal Palidu, Pizza Naan and Bohri Biryani (centre)The Hill Road's din is drowned out by soothing Middle Eastern music as we step into The Tha'l Co, tucked in a residential building off the bustling street. We soak in the pale blue and stone grey d&eacute;cor, with charming latticework, candle-lit tables and abstract art adorning the walls, half expecting a performance of belly dancers. Instead, two staffers b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/get-ready-to-feast-on-a-bohri-thaal-at-this-upcoming-restaurant-in-bandra/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/get-ready-to-feast-on-a-bohri-thaal-at-this-upcoming-restaurant-in-bandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get ready to feast on a Bohri thaal at upcoming restaurant Tha'l Co in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Clockwise from left) Bheja Hara Masala, Nalli Nihari, Paya Soup, Tandoori Roti, Dal Chawal Palidu, Pizza Naan and Bohri Biryani (centre)The Hill Road's din is drowned out by soothing Middle Eastern music as we step into The Tha'l Co, tucked in a residential building off the bustling street. We soak in the pale blue and stone grey d&eacute;cor, with charming latticework, candle-lit tables and abstract art adorning the walls, half expecting a performance of belly dancers. Instead, two staffers b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/get-ready-to-feast-on-a-bohri-thaal-at-upcoming-restaurant-thal-co-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/get-ready-to-feast-on-a-bohri-thaal-at-upcoming-restaurant-thal-co-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Relish a plate of unusual Aloo Handi at a street food joint in Sion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aloo Handi. Pics/Shunashir SenAround 60 years ago, an aloo-chana chaat vendor near SIES College in Sion sat idle with restless fingers. He absent-mindedly picked up a peeled boiled aloo, cut it breadth-wise in half, and scooped out the centre as you would do with a baked potato before filling it.At that moment, a customer happened to stop by. Seeing the scooped-out potato, he asked the vendor to stuff it with chutney, spices and chana, and popped it in his mouth like a pani puri. The burst of f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-relish-a-plate-of-unusual-aloo-handi-at-a-street-food-joint-in-sion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-relish-a-plate-of-unusual-aloo-handi-at-a-street-food-joint-in-sion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Relish a plate of Aloo Handi at a street food joint in Sion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aloo Handi. Pics/Shunashir SenAround 60 years ago, an aloo-chana chaat vendor near SIES College in Sion sat idle with restless fingers. He absent-mindedly picked up a peeled boiled aloo, cut it breadth-wise in half, and scooped out the centre as you would do with a baked potato before filling it.At that moment, a customer happened to stop by. Seeing the scooped-out potato, he asked the vendor to stuff it with chutney, spices and chana, and popped it in his mouth like a pani puri. The burst of f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-relish-a-plate-of-aloo-handi-at-a-street-food-joint-in-sion/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Aug 2017 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-relish-a-plate-of-aloo-handi-at-a-street-food-joint-in-sion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savour modak ice-cream at this dessert parlour in Mumbai on Ganesh Chaturthi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modak ice cream at IcekraftModak is synonymous with Ganesh Chaturthi. And, on the eve of the festival, while markets across Mumbai are flooded with different forms of modak, ranging from traditional to modern, we discovered the coolest side of it. We were surprised when we got to know that an ice-cream parlour in the city is giving a twist to the desi sweet dumpling. We could not control our excitement and dropped into Icekraft, one of Mumbai's popular ice cream joint to see and taste their inn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/savour-modak-ice-cream-at-this-dessert-parlour-in-mumbai-on-ganesh-chaturthi/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2017 11:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/savour-modak-ice-cream-at-this-dessert-parlour-in-mumbai-on-ganesh-chaturthi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's where to head if you want to relish rustic fare from Odisha]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicken BatibasaThe humble cuisine of Odisha is often overlooked, thanks to the state being sandwiched between culinary powerhouses West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh. This weekend, home cook Ananya Banerjee will put the spotlight on fare from the eastern state at a pop-up.<br />
Ananya Banerjee with guests"I spent a few years of my childhood in Odisha, so I grew up tasting the cuisine. It's sad that no one serves Odia food in restaurants," says Banerjee. She shares that food cooked in the northern parts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heres-where-to-head-if-you-want-to-relish-rustic-fare-from-odisha/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2017 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heres-where-to-head-if-you-want-to-relish-rustic-fare-from-odisha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Enjoy authentic Manipuri cuisine at this pop-up in Chembur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baah Gajor GahoriGrowing up in a conservative home in Imphal, Keisham Kunjakishor Singh, who goes by the names Keisham or Bung, wasn't allowed to cook chicken and pork in his kitchen. "My parents never stopped us from eating it but we couldn't cook meat inside our home. So, I would bring the stove to our courtyard, and smoke pork outside. I also remember learning how to smoke fish at the age of 10. That is considered vegetarian in most Manipuri homes," says the 35-year-old Manipuri fashion desi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-enjoy-authentic-manipuri-cuisine-at-this-pop-up-in-chembur/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2017 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-enjoy-authentic-manipuri-cuisine-at-this-pop-up-in-chembur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flaunt your bidding skills and crack a good deal at this new bar in Andheri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bloody Mary and Jalapeno Salsa<br />
Food: Can do better<br />
Ambience: grungy<br />
Service Fast<br />
Cost: varies<br />
Verdict:&nbsp;This is one bar that Monisha Sarabhai from television series Sarabhai vs Sarabhai would like to visit. Agent Jack's is an app-centric bar chain that lets you bid for your drink, and if you get lucky, you land yourself a dirt-cheap deal for your poison.<br />
CaipiroskaEver since Agent Jack's outlets opened in Malad and Navi Mumbai, we've been curious to check out the bargain-happy bar. So, when]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/flaunt-your-bidding-skills-and-crack-a-good-deal-at-this-new-bar-in-andheri/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Aug 2017 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/flaunt-your-bidding-skills-and-crack-a-good-deal-at-this-new-bar-in-andheri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 healthy dishes to indulge in Mumbai during Ganesh Chaturthi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mumbai is all set welcome Lord Ganesha on August 25. The dishes prepared during the festival vary from day to day and from place to place. Here is a list of 10 healthy and utterly delicious vegetarian dishes you can try in Mumbai during Ganesh Chaturthi.&nbsp;1. Rajgira laddoo: Rajgira or Ramdana grain is a powerhouse of nutrients. The grain is a rich source of iron, magnesium and Vitamin A, B and C, calcium and protein. It contains soluble fibre and unsaturated fatty acids, which helps to reduc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-10-healthy-dishes-to-indulge-in-mumbai-during-ganesh-chaturthi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-10-healthy-dishes-to-indulge-in-mumbai-during-ganesh-chaturthi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ganesh Chaturthi food: 10 healthy dishes to indulge during the festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mumbai is all set welcome Lord Ganesha on August 25. The dishes prepared during the festival vary from day to day and from place to place. Here is a list of 10 healthy and utterly delicious vegetarian dishes you can try in Mumbai during Ganesh Chaturthi.&nbsp;1. Rajgira laddoo: Rajgira or Ramdana grain is a powerhouse of nutrients. The grain is a rich source of iron, magnesium and Vitamin A, B and C, calcium and protein. It contains soluble fibre and unsaturated fatty acids, which helps to reduc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/ganesh-chaturthi-food-10-healthy-dishes-to-indulge-during-the-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 09:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/ganesh-chaturthi-food-10-healthy-dishes-to-indulge-during-the-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Versova restaurant offers authentic Awadhi fare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nihari Gosht.&nbsp;Pics/Sameer MarkandeA wooden horse at the entrance of Basanti reminds us of Hema Malini's beloved companion, Dhanno, from the runaway hit Sholay. However, Twinkle Keswani of Silver Beach Entertainment and Hospitality says the theme has "nothing to do with the film. The name reflects the restaurant's inherent Indian roots."<br />
Bhindi NaintaraThe interiors, designed by Minnie Bhatt, are a burst of bright colours and yet, strangely soothing. A minimalist look, restrained use of wal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-versova-restaurant-offers-authentic-awadhi-fare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Aug 2017 05:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-versova-restaurant-offers-authentic-awadhi-fare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craving for Sindhi food? Here are 5 restaurants you can try in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[A feast at any Sindhi home is incomplete without Kadhi rice, Sai Bhaji and Dal Pakwan. And with several Sindhi homes speckled all over Mumbai, Sindhi food also became a prominent cuisine in the city. Though the number of Sindhi restaurants in Mumbai is not as much as their South Indian, Goan or Maharashtrian counterparts, yet the limited options decent enough to satisfy your craving for Sindhi cuisine. Here is a list of five such Sindhi food outlets in Mumbai that serve mouth-watering delicacies]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craving-for-sindhi-food-here-are-5-restaurants-you-can-try-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2017 15:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craving-for-sindhi-food-here-are-5-restaurants-you-can-try-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn knife skills and butchery techniques at this workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are many classes that teach you everything about preparing a lip-smacking dish, right from the amount of salt that your chicken needs to the exact shade of brown it should be cooked to. But how often does one come across a workshop that teaches you the perfect way to cut your chicken or de-scale a fish?"Most people don't even know how to slice their chicken. We had some guests complaining that butchery is an overwhelming task," says Kanu Gupta of Savor Experiences, a gourmet experience com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-knife-skills-and-butchery-techniques-at-this-workshop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Aug 2017 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-knife-skills-and-butchery-techniques-at-this-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mission possible: These 5 Mumbai restaurants serve breakfast all day and night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pearl Millet and Oat Flapjacks with bananas, salted peanuts &nbsp;and jaggery caramelFresh all dayBuilt on the promise to create incredibly wholesome food and drinks that are shy of preservatives and embrace everything that is good for your gut, the all-day breakfast menu At At this restaurant also carries forward this philosophy. Breakfast options include five kinds of granola with a choice of regular, kefir or nut milk; eggs marinated in pickled beet juice; a no-egg scramble made from tofu; P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mission-possible-these-5-mumbai-restaurants-serve-breakfast-all-day-and-night/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mission-possible-these-5-mumbai-restaurants-serve-breakfast-all-day-and-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: This Ghatkopar restaurant's menu is an egg lover's delight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parsi AkuriTypically, eggs feature in the breakfast sections across restaurants in the city. But if you wish to take your love for eggs a step ahead, head to Ministry of Eggs, a new egg-centric quick service restaurant located in the food court of a mall in Ghatkopar.<br />
Egg Vada PavWe drop in on a weeknight. The menu is a delight for any egg lover. The QSR hails from Surat, so you will find Gujarati references such as Egg Lasan Kachchu. Those looking for mess-free bites can pick French Toast Sand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-ghatkopar-restaurants-menu-is-an-egg-lovers-delight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2017 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-ghatkopar-restaurants-menu-is-an-egg-lovers-delight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: This Ghatkopar restaurant's menu is a egg lover's delight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parsi AkuriTypically, eggs feature in the breakfast sections across restaurants in the city. But if you wish to take your love for eggs a step ahead, head to Ministry of Eggs, a new egg-centric quick service restaurant located in the food court of a mall in Ghatkopar.<br />
Egg Vada PavWe drop in on a weeknight. The menu is a delight for any egg lover. The QSR hails from Surat, so you will find Gujarati references such as Egg Lasan Kachchu. Those looking for mess-free bites can pick French Toast Sand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-ghatkopar-restaurants-menu-is-a-egg-lovers-delight/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Aug 2017 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-ghatkopar-restaurants-menu-is-a-egg-lovers-delight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Ganpati offerings that go beyond the modak]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;If modaks are the only delicacies you connect with Ganesh Chaturthi, it's time for a re-think. Various communities of Maharashtra have been rustling up traditional recipes passed down generations to offer to the Lord. And, each offering not only has a taste of its own, but also a story no less unique. We peeped into kitchens across Mumbai as its keepers gear up for the biggest festival of the season.<br />
Sarika VaityPAPLET AAMBAT, KOLIS<br />
As many families across Mumbai bring home the Gauri, ther]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-ganpati-offerings-that-go-beyond-the-modak/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2017 07:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-ganpati-offerings-that-go-beyond-the-modak/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Versova's boutique-cum-cafe fails to impress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salad BagelThe closest we've come to seeing calories and fabric paired together is in the movies when the to-be-bride is given a glass of red to calm her Godzilla nerves. Which is why the proximity of the trial room to the community dining table at One Point Six takes us aback. After all, immediately after realising that you no longer fit into the size that you did last summer, do you really want to dig into a paan mousse? On the other hand, if you have a date and nothing to wear, you could eas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-versovas-boutique-cum-cafe-fails-to-impress/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Aug 2017 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-versovas-boutique-cum-cafe-fails-to-impress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baking humour: Stand-up comedian Atul Khatri gets a new role at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaguna with husband Atul Khatri at their Juhu residence. Pics/Tanvi PhondekarWhen we arrive at stand-up comedian Atul Khatri's Juhu home, his wife Shaguna greets us at the door. Dressed in a fuschia dress with hair falling perfectly over her shoulders, the professional hairstylist guides us straight into her kitchen; we're here to spend an afternoon trying her baked goodies.<br />
Atul looks on as Shaguna bakes in the kitchenAtul plays the perfect husband, removing "ugly calendars" out of the frame.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/baking-humour-stand-up-comedian-atul-khatri-gets-a-new-role-at-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2017 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/baking-humour-stand-up-comedian-atul-khatri-gets-a-new-role-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: This new Juhu restaurant brings India on your plate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motichur and Sitaphal Rabdi ParfaitWe can almost hear the prayer flags fluttering in the cold winds of Spiti Valley as a soothing Tibetan melody welcomes us into +91, a two-week-old restaurant near Juhu Circle. We are instantly charmed by the spacious restaurant's art gallery-meets-museum decor. It includes kitschy lanterns and barnis (pickle jars) that are a throwback to the summers when our grandmother would store homemade chhunda in them.A wall is adorned with an installation of quirky match]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-new-juhu-restaurant-brings-india-on-your-plate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-new-juhu-restaurant-brings-india-on-your-plate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food Review: This new Juhu restaurant brings India on your plate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motichur and Sitaphal Rabdi ParfaitWe can almost hear the prayer flags fluttering in the cold winds of Spiti Valley as a soothing Tibetan melody welcomes us into +91, a two-week-old restaurant near Juhu Circle. We are instantly charmed by the spacious restaurant's art gallery-meets-museum decor. It includes kitschy lanterns and barnis (pickle jars) that are a throwback to the summers when our grandmother would store homemade chhunda in them.A wall is adorned with an installation of quirky match]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-review-this-new-juhu-restaurant-brings-india-on-your-plate/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-review-this-new-juhu-restaurant-brings-india-on-your-plate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parsi New Year on your plate: Best Navroze meals in Mumbai you can relish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Old-time favourites<br />
&gt;&gt; If you haven't visited Jimmy Boy of late, head there today to feast on a Parsi Bhonu ('1,000) that offers Saas ni Machchi, Patra ni Machchi, Sali Marghi and Sali Gosh.Mop up the gravy dishes with paper-thin Parsi rotli with a side of Gajar Mewa nu Achar. Or opt for a comforting meal of Dhandar Prawn Patio.<br />
Time: 8.30 am to 11 pm<br />
At: Vikas Building, Bank Street, off Horniman Circle, Fort.<br />
Call: 22662503&gt;&gt; Head to Ideal Corner to relish an &agrave; la carte menu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/parsi-new-year-on-your-plate-best-navroze-meals-in-mumbai-you-can-relish/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2017 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/parsi-new-year-on-your-plate-best-navroze-meals-in-mumbai-you-can-relish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Discover the vegetarian side of Vietnamese cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Com Tam with Rau VienThree days before gourmands gather for a feast straight from Vietnam at her home this Sunday afternoon, Aparna Surte, a food stylist and founder of Peckish (a home-based food consultancy venture), recalls the challenges she faced scooping out an all-vegetarian menu from the meat and seafood-heavy cuisine that the country is known for. "I once sent my vegan guests some vegetarian Vietnamese dishes, and they returned them; they were sceptical that the country could actually h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-discover-the-vegetarian-side-of-vietnamese-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Aug 2017 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-discover-the-vegetarian-side-of-vietnamese-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Enjoy 6 popular world cuisines in a Jain version]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian sojourn<br />
The tweaked version of the classic Penne Arrabiata at Light House Cafe includes seasonal vegetables and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.<br />
AT: Sunville Banquet building, Annie Besant Road, Worli.<br />
CALL: 9004662295<br />
COST: Rs 390No garlic risotto<br />
Theory's Barley and Edamame Risotto is a take on the Italian classic, made with barley, red chillies, edamame, mascarpone cheese, and served with jalapeno chutney.<br />
AT: Trade World, Tulsi Pipe Road, Kamala Mills, Lower Parel.<br />
CALL: 66666506COST:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-enjoy-6-popular-world-cuisines-in-a-jain-version/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2017 09:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-enjoy-6-popular-world-cuisines-in-a-jain-version/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Enjoy 6 popular world cuisine in a Jain version]]></title><description><![CDATA[Italian sojourn<br />
The tweaked version of the classic Penne Arrabiata at Light House Cafe includes seasonal vegetables and a sprinkle of parmesan cheese.<br />
AT: Sunville Banquet building, Annie Besant Road, Worli.<br />
CALL: 9004662295<br />
COST: Rs 390No garlic risotto<br />
Theory's Barley and Edamame Risotto is a take on the Italian classic, made with barley, red chillies, edamame, mascarpone cheese, and served with jalapeno chutney.<br />
AT: Trade World, Tulsi Pipe Road, Kamala Mills, Lower Parel.<br />
CALL: 66666506COST:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-enjoy-6-popular-world-cuisine-in-a-jain-version/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Aug 2017 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-enjoy-6-popular-world-cuisine-in-a-jain-version/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food Review: This Andheri resto-bar is pocket-friendly for drinks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chocolate-raspberry-mousseThe dual masks of comedy and tragedy, a common feature at most drama outlets, welcomes us at this little den tucked away in a corner of an Andheri by-lane. Only, the symbol of the Greek muse, Melpomene, synonymous to tragedy, is replaced by another happy face, in what appears to be a promise of the kind of experience this resto-bar hopes to give its customers.<br />
Paneer TikkaBut, the faces we carry while leaving The Bombay Thekka are far distanced from these lit up ones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-review-this-andheri-resto-bar-is-pocket-friendly-for-drinks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-review-this-andheri-resto-bar-is-pocket-friendly-for-drinks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food Review: This Andheri restaurant is pocket-friendly for drinks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chocolate-raspberry-mousseThe dual masks of comedy and tragedy, a common feature at most drama outlets, welcomes us at this little den tucked away in a corner of an Andheri by-lane. Only, the symbol of the Greek muse, Melpomene, synonymous to tragedy, is replaced by another happy face, in what appears to be a promise of the kind of experience this resto-bar hopes to give its customers.<br />
Paneer TikkaBut, the faces we carry while leaving The Bombay Thekka are far distanced from these lit up ones.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-review-this-andheri-restaurant-is-pocket-friendly-for-drinks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2017 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-review-this-andheri-restaurant-is-pocket-friendly-for-drinks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independence Day: 15 popular Indian dishes to indulge in Mumbai on 15th August]]></title><description><![CDATA[August 15 calls for a celebration of freedom and any celebration is incomplete without food and drinks. From small bites to hot beverages and rice and meat delicacies, the Independence Day feast has to be a grand one. Mumbai is a foodie&rsquo;s paradise that brings forth specialities from different parts of India and spreads the country's culinary richness. So, how about indulging in a full- course Indian meal on Independence Day? In order to make your Independence Day food trail easier, we have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/independence-day-15-popular-indian-dishes-to-indulge-in-mumbai-on-15th-august/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2017 09:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/independence-day-15-popular-indian-dishes-to-indulge-in-mumbai-on-15th-august/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Taste home-style cooking from west coast of India]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Top) Chicken Ghee Roast; (above) Vegetable Stew and Idiappam. PICS/SHRADDHA UCHILDid you know that the inhabitants of the Indus Valley were making a making a primitive version of the curry as long as 4,500 years ago? It is no surprise, then, that in the millennia that have followed, curries have become an integral part of Indian cooking. Every region has a variation of the staple &mdash; from West Bengal&rsquo;s mild chingri malaikari to the spicy Goan vindalho &mdash; and it is this rainbow o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-taste-home-style-cooking-from-west-coast-of-india/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Aug 2017 09:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-taste-home-style-cooking-from-west-coast-of-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[All vegetarian cafe in Mumbai Central offers fusion food]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bisi Bille AraancinniIt's easy to spot Bogeto Cafe, the latest entrant to Mumbai Central's food scene, which stands on the cusp of Gilder Lane and Lamington Road, with no other decent F&amp;B establishment in sight. The yellow lights that envelop the cafe in a warm glow also flood the adjacent pavement through its ceiling-to-floor glass windows &mdash; as if cast by the Lumos spell on a dark street.We step in to the well-furnished, 70-seater space with chequered fabric sofas, wicker chairs and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/all-vegetarian-cafe-in-mumbai-central-offers-fusion-food/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2017 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/all-vegetarian-cafe-in-mumbai-central-offers-fusion-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Marol's cafe for humanity]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guests at the cafeWhen Amin Sheikh started his dream cafe in a rented garage in Andheri East, spending every penny he earned by selling books on the streets and traffic signals, he decided to never look back. As Bombay To Barcelona Library Cafe celebrates its first birthday, he goes back to the time when Carlos Javier Rueda Hidalgo, a chef from Spain visited India to train his team. "He taught the staff to make churros and muffins. I wanted to run this cafe for everyone, not just for a particul]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-marols-cafe-for-humanity/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2017 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-marols-cafe-for-humanity/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: City's expat chefs reveal their favourite Indian dish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slow-cooked Dal Makhani<br />
By: Chef Christophe Perrin<br />
Executive chef and owner, Gaia Gourmet<br />
Country of origin: Switzerland<br />
In India since: 2009<br />
My first visit to India was in 1998, when I was 18, along with my brother. The first place our karma took us to was a little village in Himachal Pradesh called Chowki. It was my first exposure to simple, wholesome, vegetarian food made with ingredients grown in the backyard. Dal and roti never tasted better. I have ridden my Enfield from Himachal to Goa fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-citys-expat-chefs-reveal-their-favourite-indian-dish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2017 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-citys-expat-chefs-reveal-their-favourite-indian-dish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India at 70: Mumbai's expat chefs reveal their favourite Indian dish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slow-cooked Dal Makhani<br />
By: Chef Christophe Perrin<br />
Executive chef and owner, Gaia Gourmet<br />
Country of origin: Switzerland<br />
In India since: 2009<br />
My first visit to India was in 1998, when I was 18, along with my brother. The first place our karma took us to was a little village in Himachal Pradesh called Chowki. It was my first exposure to simple, wholesome, vegetarian food made with ingredients grown in the backyard. Dal and roti never tasted better. I have ridden my Enfield from Himachal to Goa fi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/india-at-70-mumbais-expat-chefs-reveal-their-favourite-indian-dish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2017 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/india-at-70-mumbais-expat-chefs-reveal-their-favourite-indian-dish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai's Taj to recreate 70-year-old menu served on India's independence night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Delices al 'Hindustan (Vegetable Galouti and Paneer ki Gandheri served in shot glasses) Pics/Tanvi PhondekarFlipping through the archives of Taj Mahal Palace &amp; Towers, Colaba, Amit Chowdhury, the executive chef, found a menu crafted for the night of August 14, 1947, titled Independence Night.The venue has been privy to many historic moments for the country, with Viceroy, Lord Mountbatten giving his last speech on the steps of the hotel.In its 70th year, the Independence Night 2017 menu, to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbais-taj-to-recreate-70-year-old-menu-served-on-indias-independence-night/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Aug 2017 04:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbais-taj-to-recreate-70-year-old-menu-served-on-indias-independence-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independence Day: Pay as you wish for Indian lunch at The Bombay Canteen]]></title><description><![CDATA[What better way to celebrate Independence Day than to feast over regional Indian specialities in one of Mumbai&rsquo;s popular food outlets. Independence Day calls for a day off, which in turn calls for a party over food and drinks. If you are looking for Independence Day special lunch in Mumbai, then make a reservation at The Bombay Canteen. The restaurant is organising its 3rd annual Independence Day Dawaat on August 15. The grand feast is organised in association with Miracle Foundation India]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/independence-day-pay-as-you-wish-for-indian-lunch-at-the-bombay-canteen/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2017 10:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/independence-day-pay-as-you-wish-for-indian-lunch-at-the-bombay-canteen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get high on nostalgia at Mumbai's first licensed bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sommelier Abhas Saxena. Pics/Atul KambleBack in 1933, Mumbai got its first licensed bar in the form of Harbour Bar in The Taj Mahal Palace. A far cry from the new age, EDM-churning pubs, it was a place where aristocrats, archaeologists and artists would drop in for a night of revelry, swaying to jazz and sipping on cocktails from the Prohibition era. If you're keen to take a walk down memory lane, head for Speakeasy Saturdays, a new, weekly affair that recreates the time.Interestingly, each coc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/get-high-on-nostalgia-at-mumbais-first-licensed-bar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 12 Aug 2017 09:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/get-high-on-nostalgia-at-mumbais-first-licensed-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Independence Day: These Mumbai restaurants will serve tricolour drinks, desserts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mumbai is gearing up for the celebration of 71st Independence Day and city restaurants are coming up with innovative dishes on the lines of our national flag. From tri-colour drinks to tricolour desserts, restaurants in Mumbai are giving final touches to their Independence Day special menu. Here are what two of the city restaurants are up to:&nbsp;Jimmyy's Dhaba and 24 Lounge &amp; Bistro have prepared an Independence Day dessert menu that will comprise of Tri-Color Panna Cotta and Tiranga Mockt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/independence-day-these-mumbai-restaurants-will-serve-tricolour-drinks-desserts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2017 15:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/independence-day-these-mumbai-restaurants-will-serve-tricolour-drinks-desserts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Say Konichiwa to cigare cookies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Double Chocolate Blanc, Billet Au Amandes, Double ChocolateIt was a bad time; the world was reeling from the effects of World War II. Confectioner Noriichi Fujinawa, the founder of Yoku Moku, noticed that confectionery made people smile. While he struggled to find the right ingredients, he continued baking for he believed, "Confectionery and cookies are important to our lives."<br />
Cigare SingleTo make his cookies stand out, he focused on striking a perfect balance using a high-grade Hokkaido butte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-say-konichiwa-to-cigare-cookies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2017 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-say-konichiwa-to-cigare-cookies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Classic meets comfort at this new all-day dining restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organic Black Rice RisottoWhile strolling down Ropewalk Lane, the street behind Rhythm House (RIP) in Kala Ghoda, you're likely to spot the facade of a new restaurant. This is Bake House Cafe, an all-day dining space launched by the family that also owns successful QSR chain, Carter's Blue.Done up in shades of beige and browns, and sporting heritage floor tiles, the all-day dining space is warm and welcoming. However, we are thrown off by the random images &mdash; a macaw, Beethoven, Charlie Ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-classic-meets-comfort-at-this-new-all-day-dining-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2017 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-classic-meets-comfort-at-this-new-all-day-dining-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These budget food joints are perfect pit stops for party-hoppers in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[For: Pav bhaji binge<br />
Known for its Pav Bhaji, Amar Juice Centre has long been fulfilling the buttery cravings of the Western suburbs. The eatery also has a long list of appetisers that give other local eateries a run for their money. If the crowds at Amar are a put-off, hop over to Maruti Pav Bhaji nearby.Time 11 am to 1.30 am at Amar Juice Centre, No 3, Gulmohar Road, Beside Kupar Hospital, Vile Parle West. Call 26247917For: Tandoori nights in SoBo<br />
From the disco era of the '80s to today's hips]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/these-budget-food-joints-are-perfect-pit-stops-for-party-hoppers-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2017 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/these-budget-food-joints-are-perfect-pit-stops-for-party-hoppers-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 8 vegetarian thalis you must try on Janmashtami]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mumbai leaves no stone unturned to fulfil your craving for lip smacking vegetarian fare. Restaurants in Mumbai offer an extensive range of vegetarian delicacies, which can be best relished in the form of a thali. Janmashtami is the perfect occasion to indulge in a wholesome vegetarian meal. We have listed eight such Mumbai restaurants that offer vegetarian thalis and are perfect to hang out on Janmashtami eve. Take you pick:1. Rajasthani Thali at Maharaja Bhog: This is a premium Thali restaurant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-8-vegetarian-thalis-you-must-try-on-janmashtami/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2017 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-8-vegetarian-thalis-you-must-try-on-janmashtami/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Bandra's newest takeaway serves rare Korean and Japanese cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicken Korean Army StewWhen we go knocking on their door, the duo behind The Omakase Kitchen is taking its first lot of orders. Jahan Bloch is busy fielding phone calls, while also trying to make the cosy little space look more presentable by stowing away bags filled with supplies and plastic containers. "It's the two of us doing everything, from taking orders to cooking. We didn't expect it to be this crazy on the first day itself," she laughs, as her partner Ronak Nanda peeps out from the ki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandras-newest-takeaway-serves-rare-korean-and-japanese-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2017 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandras-newest-takeaway-serves-rare-korean-and-japanese-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Bandra's newest health cafe is perfect for a guilt-free binge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kheema PizzaOn a damp morning, it doesn't take us more than five minutes to warm up to Farmers' Cafe. Walnut-hued wooden walls glow under light bulbs fitted on wheel spokes in the al fresco section. Inside, we chuckle over bread puns ('Knead love? We got you') scribbled on a wall and spot a painting that uses jute as canvas.The latest entrant on Bandra's health food scene, it's the brainchild of fashion designer-cum-chef Minali Gaba, who has been offering granola bars (we swear by her Chocolate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandras-newest-health-cafe-is-perfect-for-a-guilt-free-binge/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2017 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandras-newest-health-cafe-is-perfect-for-a-guilt-free-binge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drop by these Mumbai bars to have desi cocktails with a twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pani Puri Margarita<br />
The piquant sum of its homemade pani puri water, tequila, triple sec and citrus mix, the pani puri margarita is an ode to Mumbai's die-hard love affair with the street food staple. "I always loved the pani puri my mother made. Once when she made it, I had some tequila At hand. I decided to experiment, and it was a match made in heaven. It's more like mother's love mixed with my favourite spirit," says Pranav Mody, manager and mixologist, The Sassy Spoon, Nariman Point.At Expr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/drop-by-these-mumbai-bars-to-have-desi-cocktails-with-a-twist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Aug 2017 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/drop-by-these-mumbai-bars-to-have-desi-cocktails-with-a-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rekindle your love with chocolate at the Big Chocolate Show in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get a chance to taste over 100 different types of chocolate and chocolate products at the Big Chocolate Show in Mumbai. This one-of-its-kind event is a one stop destination for chocolate fans who wish to rekindle their love with the brown sugary candies and their molten forms.<br />
The Big Chocolate Show will serve as a platform for start-ups, home chefs, women entrepreneurs and upcoming brands to showcase their products. Both national and international based brands will be a part of this Mumbai even]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/rekindle-your-love-with-chocolate-at-the-big-chocolate-show-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2017 14:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/rekindle-your-love-with-chocolate-at-the-big-chocolate-show-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 7 must-try egg dishes in the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunny side upThe egg is Mumbai's favourite go-to-meal which has many facets to it. If you still wonder that egg can be eaten only in the form of sunny side up&nbsp;or omelette, then you must try out these top 7 egg dishes in Mumbai that make Mumbai a paradise for egg lovers:1. Eggs Benedict: This traditional American breakfast or brunch dish occupies a predominant position in the list of best egg dishes to have in Mumbai. Eggs Benedict comprises of two halves of hot buttered English muffin, eac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-7-must-try-egg-dishes-in-the-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2017 12:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-7-must-try-egg-dishes-in-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New sushi joint in Bandra serves delicious maki rolls]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yugo and Martha Tokuchi at their store in Bandra. Pics/Pradeep DhivarBack in April, a young Japanese couple set up shop in a seafood speciality store in Bandra West, and started selling sushi burritos under their brand, Yugo Sushi. The unexpected success of that pop-up has prompted Yugo and Martha Tokuchi to open their very own takeaway kitchen.On the menu are 17 sushi burritos (vegetarian and non-vegetarian), with fillings ranging from salmon and prawn to more oddball ones featuring tandoori s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-sushi-joint-in-bandra-serves-delicious-maki-rolls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2017 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-sushi-joint-in-bandra-serves-delicious-maki-rolls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai: Food strategist has the perfect recipe for a power-packed snack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Swasti Aggarwal, food strategist at Foodhall, is no stranger to the goodness of matcha green tea powder. "You can mix it with any form of milk or soya milk to make lovely hot beverages, or blend it with cream to pipe on a dessert," she says. But, Aggarwal's favourite pairing, however, is macha with coconut.<br />
Chef Swasti AggarwalAggarwal has concocted, what she calls, 'energy balls' using the two ingredients. "The idea behind this was to make an instant power-packed snack that could be made e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-strategist-has-the-perfect-recipe-for-a-power-packed-snack/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2017 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-strategist-has-the-perfect-recipe-for-a-power-packed-snack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai: Gateway Taproom to make its way to BKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bakrava fries. Pic/Tanvi PhondekarThe rapidly growing food district in BKC will soon have another corner to flaunt, and one that is unique to this area at least. Gateway Brewing Co. is a week away from opening Gateway Taproom, the microbrewery's first restaurant. This also happens to be BKC's first exclusive craft beer venue, this time with some bespoke craft-beer food as well. While the taproom will continue serving its range of brews, both popular and experimental, the concept behind having i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-gateway-taproom-to-make-its-way-to-bkc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2017 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-gateway-taproom-to-make-its-way-to-bkc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Restaurants now offer dishes that cater to keto diet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crispy Salmon with Crispy kaleSix months ago, when chef Paul Kinny of 212 All Good, introduced tender coconut pad Thai with crushed peanuts, tofu and bean sprouts, and cauliflower risotto with cashew-mushroom sauce, little did he know that it would soon become one of the most popular 'keto' items on the menu. "Frankly, we did not even label it as keto because we weren't expecting patrons to follow certain diets when they drop by at a restaurant," he says. The realisation dawned when customers b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-restaurants-now-offer-dishes-that-cater-to-keto-diet/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-restaurants-now-offer-dishes-that-cater-to-keto-diet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[180 Degrees-Grand Sarovar Premier's Friendship Day menu is a must try]]></title><description><![CDATA[180 Degrees Grand Sarovar Premiere. Pic courtesy/Debatree Saha<br />
Situated at SV Road, Goregaon (W), 180 Degrees Grand Sarovar Premiere was a perfect blend of traditional and modern dining. Serving authentic Chinese, Italian, continental and Indian cuisine, 180 Degrees is perfect if you love to explore varied types of food and exotic buffets. With over 180 dishes, the restaurant offers a lavish Sunday brunch and is positioned as the largest buffet in suburban Mumbai.&nbsp;What's more the restauran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/180-degrees-grand-sarovar-premiers-friendship-day-menu-is-a-must-try/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Aug 2017 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/180-degrees-grand-sarovar-premiers-friendship-day-menu-is-a-must-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: This new Bandra delivery kitchen fails to impress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicken in Smoky Barbeque Sauce. Pics/Satej ShindeFinding a lunch delivery service that is affordable, tasty and healthy all at the same time is like looking for a blue whale in an ocean full of bottom feeders. So, when we heard that a new service called Daily Dabba had opened in our neighbourhood, we were eager to find out which one it would be - the whale, or the bottom feeder.<br />
Veg Oriental Flavours MealThe menu features the usual suspects - North Indian, Continental, and Asian grub. It also]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-new-bandra-delivery-kitchen-fails-to-impress/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Aug 2017 07:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-new-bandra-delivery-kitchen-fails-to-impress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Head to these eateries for interesting two-in-one sweet treats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chai time<br />
The Masala Chai Payasam with Naankhatai Churros at Farzi Cafe was designed to evoke memories of the evening teatime ritual followed in Indian households. Chef Kunal Patkar says, "Many of us enjoy relaxing with a cup of hot masala chai accompanied by naankhatai or biscuits. We thought of turning this into a dessert, serving the masala chai in the form of a hot payasam. And to bring in the crunch of the naankhatai, we chose to go with freshly prepared churros, which are crisp on the outs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-head-to-these-eateries-for-interesting-two-in-one-sweet-treats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2017 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-head-to-these-eateries-for-interesting-two-in-one-sweet-treats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Three bars are lighting up the nightlife scene in Thane]]></title><description><![CDATA[High standards<br />
The newest entrant on the block, MH04 - The Drunk Yard serves as an all-day caf&eacute; and bar. It offers a few rather wacky-sounding drinks such as Disappearing Rozy Lips, Love Potion, Generator and a Make Your Own Island Pitcher. The long list of tea and coffee blends is a draw even for non-drinkers looking for long conversations. Food options include typical bar favourites such as wedges, cheese poppers, panini and burgers.Time 12 pm to 1.30 am<br />
At C-1, B-1 Kothari Compound, 27]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-three-bars-are-lighting-up-the-nightlife-scene-in-thane/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2017 08:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-three-bars-are-lighting-up-the-nightlife-scene-in-thane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Sample tasty baked goodies at Bandra fine dine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bakery spreadThere's much to love about a bread basket &mdash; the joy of slicing into a freshly baked loaf, cracking open a baguette, or lathering sesame crusted bagel with cream cheese.With visions like these in mind, we stopped by to check out the new bakery section at the all-day diner, It Happened in New York, in Bandra. The baked goods greeted us at the entrance, ensconced in a glass case, and arranged attractively on wooden stands.But then, looks can be deceiving. Our eyes were drawn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-tasty-baked-goodies-at-bandra-fine-dine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Aug 2017 07:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-tasty-baked-goodies-at-bandra-fine-dine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From berry to brandy: Beat the monsoon blues with hot toddies in the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caramel notes<br />
Soothe your frayed nerves with Rhim Jhim Toddy that comes infused with house-made gingerbread syrup, apple cider vinegar and ginger juice. With Hennessy VS as the base, the cognac lends caramel-ey sweetness and fruity notes to the drink, making it smoother on the palate. Enjoy it with Blooming Onion Pakoda.<br />
Time 12 pm to 1 am At The Bombay Canteen, Kamala Mills, Lower Parel. Call 49666666 Cost '500Brandy loveA toddy can be concocted with whisky, brandy or rum but Caf&eacute; Zoe co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/from-berry-to-brandy-beat-the-monsoon-blues-with-hot-toddies-in-the-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 17:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/from-berry-to-brandy-beat-the-monsoon-blues-with-hot-toddies-in-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Friendship Day, try recipe of Red Velvet Dhokla with your bff]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Velvet DhoklaFriendship Day is just round the corner and you all must be making last minute plans. If you and your friends are planning to celebrate Friendship Day indoors over some interesting dishes and unique recipes, then try out Red Velvet Dhokla. This is an interesting alternative to the regular Khaman Dhokla. Grab the ingredients from the market, get in to the kitchen, try the recipe with your friends and remember the fun-filled cooking season for years to come.If you are thinking ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-friendship-day-try-recipe-of-red-velvet-dhokla-with-your-bff/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 15:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-friendship-day-try-recipe-of-red-velvet-dhokla-with-your-bff/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Syesha Kapoor, Siddharth Mahadevan talk restaurants over lunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[They have renowned singers for parents, and they both love food, but that's about where the similarities end. Moreover, this is the first time they're meeting as adults. But that doesn't stop Siddharth Mahadevan and Syesha Kapoor from hitting it off instantly. Despite being Alka Yagnik's daughter, Syesha has kept her distance from Bollywood, choosing instead to handle marketing and branding as associate director for Silver Beach Entertainment &amp; Hospitality. Siddharth, meanwhile, has followed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/syesha-kapoor-siddharth-mahadevan-talk-restaurants-over-lunch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Aug 2017 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/syesha-kapoor-siddharth-mahadevan-talk-restaurants-over-lunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Has this south Indian restaurant and bar in Kamala Mills made the cut?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kadipatta Katal PrawnRestaurant Review<br />
Food: Tasty<br />
Ambiance: Colourful<br />
Service: Courteous<br />
Cost: Higher side<br />
Verdict:&nbsp;Kamala Mills, home to some of the most innovative restaurants in Mumbai, is a tough riddle to crack. And the newest restaurant aiming to be part of the buzzing scene is South High Kitchen &amp; Bar.<br />
Karanga IdliRasam rendezvous<br />
Barely a week old, the restaurant is going all out to draw in diverse foodies by offering sadhya lunch on a banana leaf in the afternoon for office h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/has-this-south-indian-restaurant-and-bar-in-kamala-mills-made-the-cut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 05:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/has-this-south-indian-restaurant-and-bar-in-kamala-mills-made-the-cut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: This bhakhari is a perfect healthy snack to have with tea]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mari bhakhariWe often try to search for that perfect snack to go along with the evening tea. During one of our trips to the neighbourhood kirana store, we spotted a tweaked version of the humble Gujarati snack, bhakhari.<br />
Farali bhakhariVacuum-packed in a sleek box, it comes in a crisper version. While it is available in different flavours, the ones that won our vote were the Mari (black pepper) and the Bajara Methi Lasan options. Made from whole-wheat flour, it is a perfect healthy snack not ju]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-bhakhari-is-a-perfect-healthy-snack-to-have-with-tea/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Jul 2017 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-bhakhari-is-a-perfect-healthy-snack-to-have-with-tea/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Not kidding! Now you can eat your tea too]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baked Philly cheesecake at Su Casa<br />
This cheesecake is infused with matcha tea powder. The cream is heated with matcha tea and lavender, strained and cooled. It is then added to the cheesecake mixture. The baked cheesecake is sliced and served with a dollop of blueberry coulis and garnished with lavender flower.Green tea infused tutti frutti cake at Jeon<br />
Yes, green tea can be a sweet treat too. For this cake, green tea leaves are dry roasted to extract maximum flavours. Later, the dried leaves ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/not-kidding-now-you-can-eat-your-tea-too/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2017 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/not-kidding-now-you-can-eat-your-tea-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef Kshama Prabhu gives you expert tips on perfecting high-heat cooking]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to high-heat cooking, charring is one of the first things that come to mind. Amateurs, though, may have had many an attempt, fall through when perfecting the technique. Charred food has a distinct flavour, says Kshama Prabhu, executive chef at The Bar Stock Exchange. "It involves burning food on the grill to create a sultry and smoky flavour. The idea is to give the final product a complex taste without using charcoal or a smoke gun."The technique walks the thin line between food b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-kshama-prabhu-gives-you-expert-tips-on-perfecting-high-heat-cooking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2017 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-kshama-prabhu-gives-you-expert-tips-on-perfecting-high-heat-cooking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why you should try a slice of delicious Delhi-special cuisine at Al Kausar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baqerkhani roti being prepared in old city. Made with wheat kneaded in milk, ghee and sugar, these rotis are slightly heavier to digest, but can be stored for daysAuthor and journalist Sadia Dehlvi grew up in a home where food played a central role in the family. In fact, her earliest childhood memories are of her amma (grandmother) hovering around the kitchen and pantry along with her retinue of house-help, while the matriarch would supervise the cooking, make pickles and dry spices on the ver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/why-you-should-try-a-slice-of-delicious-delhi-special-cuisine-at-al-kausar/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Jul 2017 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/why-you-should-try-a-slice-of-delicious-delhi-special-cuisine-at-al-kausar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: 6 offbeat versions of the vada pav you must try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bacon indulgence<br />
Here's to combining our two loves, fried food and bacon. The Bacon Vada features a potato vada that comes stuffed with bacon, wrapped in bacon and grilled in bacon butter! Wholesome pav completes the deal. Salivating?<br />
Time: 11.30 am to 12.50 am<br />
At: SodaBottleOpenerWala, The Capital Building, BKC; Hiranandani Gardens, Powai.<br />
Call: 9920751503<br />
Cost: Rs 195 plus taxesThe hidden pav<br />
There's no vada pav without the pav. And in case you are trying to crack the case of the missing pav i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-offbeat-versions-of-the-vada-pav-you-must-try/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jul 2017 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-offbeat-versions-of-the-vada-pav-you-must-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Bhaijaanz' newly opened Cafe Bandra offers hodgepodge of cuisines]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trio Fungi RisottoJust when you thought you had enough of nostalgic tributes being shoved into the menus and interiors of city restaurants, along comes another one. The newly-opened Caf&eacute; Bandra is by the team behind Bhaijaanz, an eatery launched to honour Bandra boy &mdash; Salman Khan. This time, the spotlight is on the hip suburb.We head over on a weeknight to see how it stacks up against eateries that are constantly mushrooming in this part of the city. Once inside, our eyes are drawn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bhaijaanz-newly-opened-cafe-bandra-offers-hodgepodge-of-cuisines/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bhaijaanz-newly-opened-cafe-bandra-offers-hodgepodge-of-cuisines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Hepatitis Day: 6 vegetables that naturally cleanses your liver]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Hepatitis Day is celebrated on June 28 every year. It is a disease-centric global awareness days that is officially endorsed by World Health Organization (WHO). Hepatitis&nbsp;is highly prevalent in India and therefore steps need to be taken to eradicate it from the country.Hepatitis is a deadly disease caused due to inflammation of the liver. Liver plays an important role in digestion and therefore taking utmost care of the organ is mandatory. Here is a list of six vegetables that help c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-hepatitis-day-6-vegetables-that-naturally-cleanses-your-liver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-hepatitis-day-6-vegetables-that-naturally-cleanses-your-liver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Hepatitis Day: 6 vegetables that naturally cleanse your liver]]></title><description><![CDATA[World Hepatitis Day is celebrated on June 28 every year. It is a disease-centric global awareness days that is officially endorsed by World Health Organization (WHO). Hepatitis&nbsp;is highly prevalent in India and therefore steps need to be taken to eradicate it from the country.Hepatitis is a deadly disease caused due to inflammation of the liver. Liver plays an important role in digestion and therefore taking utmost care of the organ is mandatory. Here is a list of six vegetables that help c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-hepatitis-day-6-vegetables-that-naturally-cleanse-your-liver/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 14:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-hepatitis-day-6-vegetables-that-naturally-cleanse-your-liver/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Gorge on classic chicken roast at a new Chembur kitchen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thai Roasted ChickenThis is a roast that won't get you in trouble.In a kitchen in Chembur, ovens are on full heat; spices release warm fragrances, and whole, clean chickens are on stand by, waiting to be rubbed and roasted. This is 230&deg;Celsius, a gourmet kitchen and food studio started by engineer Ashwin Yesodharan and architect-photographer Shruti Kande. Their mission: "To master the classic whole roasted chicken, and use it to bring together people around a table to enjoy a well-cooked me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-gorge-on-classic-chicken-roast-at-a-new-chembur-kitchen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 11:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-gorge-on-classic-chicken-roast-at-a-new-chembur-kitchen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Chembur kitchen hopes to rekindle our love for clasic roast chicken]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thai Roasted ChickenThis is a roast that won't get you in trouble.In a kitchen in Chembur, ovens are on full heat; spices release warm fragrances, and whole, clean chickens are on stand by, waiting to be rubbed and roasted. This is 230&deg;Celsius, a gourmet kitchen and food studio started by engineer Ashwin Yesodharan and architect-photographer Shruti Kande. Their mission: "To master the classic whole roasted chicken, and use it to bring together people around a table to enjoy a well-cooked me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-chembur-kitchen-hopes-to-rekindle-our-love-for-clasic-roast-chicken/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-chembur-kitchen-hopes-to-rekindle-our-love-for-clasic-roast-chicken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feast like a king at the new Maharaja Bhog outlet in Lower Parel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The traditional thali. Pic courtesy/Debatree SahaMaharaja Bhog, a premium vegetarian Thali restaurant&nbsp;opened its doors in Lower Parel, apparently the chain's first in South Mumbai.We decided to take a trip to the place to find out what the buzz was all about<br />
Maharaja Bhog Lower Parel outlet. Pic courtesy/Debatree SahaThe restaurant is located opposite Kamala Mills Compound, the availability of valet parking is definitely a respite after braving the traffic across the narrow lanes of Lower]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/feast-like-a-king-at-the-new-maharaja-bhog-outlet-in-lower-parel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/feast-like-a-king-at-the-new-maharaja-bhog-outlet-in-lower-parel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Feast like a king at Maharaja Bhog's new outlet at Lower Parel]]></title><description><![CDATA[The traditional thali. Pic courtesy/Debatree SahaThe royal taste of Rajasthan entered the coastal city of Mumbai few years ago, with the foundation of Maharaja Bhog, a premium vegetarian Thali restaurant. Known for its massive Indian spread comprising of 30 different traditional dishes, Maharaja Bhog has always been a Mumbaikar&rsquo;s favourite vegetarian dine out. All these days it catered to the suburban Mumbai with outlets at Juhu, Goregaon, Malad and Powai. Now, it opened its doors in Lowe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/feast-like-a-king-at-maharaja-bhogs-new-outlet-at-lower-parel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jul 2017 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/feast-like-a-king-at-maharaja-bhogs-new-outlet-at-lower-parel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Mumbai chef includes fermentation techniques in her five-course meal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A range of dried fish on display at Mokokchung market in Nagaland. Pics/Gayatri DesaiIt was a bunch of activists who helped chef Gayatri Desai discover lip-smacking versions of rice liquor on the outskirts of Imphal, when she visited the Manipuri capital on a 20-day solo trip to the northeast last month. "I met them by chance. They drove me to a location where locals were brewing wine and beer in hiding using black rice tablets. I brought back a few tablets with me," Desai recollects.The tablet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-chef-includes-fermentation-techniques-in-her-five-course-meal/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2017 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-chef-includes-fermentation-techniques-in-her-five-course-meal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Relish authentic Naga feast at this event in Santacruz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eromba. Pic/Wikimedia commonsThis weekend, you can savour a spread of authentic Naga dishes at Eats and Beats, an event organised by the Mumbai chapter of the non-profit Naga Christian Fellow-ship (NCF).The group is made up of Nagas (comprising several tribes native to parts of northeast India and Myanmar) who have moved to the city for work or higher studies, and this event is a way of bringing the community together. The funds raised through this event will go towards an annual camp that the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-relish-authentic-naga-feast-at-this-event-in-santacruz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jul 2017 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-relish-authentic-naga-feast-at-this-event-in-santacruz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Mumbai restaurant adds soft tacos in menu for the first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not a burrito or a wrap, but soft shell tacos are in town to surprise food lovers. Brewbot Eatery &amp; Pub Brewery introduced a line of soft shell tacos to add punch to our taste buds. Thanks to Chef Anand Morwani, the man behind the carefully crafted high quality bites. Not only are the bites delicious, but also the amazing pairing of ingredients deliver a divine feeling.These six amazing vegetarian and non-vegetarian tacos are worth giving a shot:1. Smoked Bean Tacos: The soft vegetarian bite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-restaurant-adds-soft-tacos-in-menu-for-the-first-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-restaurant-adds-soft-tacos-in-menu-for-the-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Mumbai restaurant adds soft tacos in menu for first time]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not a burrito or a wrap, but soft shell tacos are in town to surprise food lovers. Brewbot Eatery &amp; Pub Brewery introduced a line of soft shell tacos to add punch to our taste buds. Thanks to Chef Anand Morwani, the man behind the carefully crafted high quality bites. Not only are the bites delicious, but also the amazing pairing of ingredients deliver a divine feeling.These six amazing vegetarian and non-vegetarian tacos are worth giving a shot:1. Smoked Bean Tacos: The soft vegetarian bite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-restaurant-adds-soft-tacos-in-menu-for-first-time/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2017 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-restaurant-adds-soft-tacos-in-menu-for-first-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A meaty affair: Savour mutton delicacies at a Bohri pop-up in Colaba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dabba GoshtAs far as meat-filled feasts go, the traditional Bohri thaal ranks pretty high on the scale. This weekend, head to the Colaba home of the Kapadia family to enjoy eats at The Bohri Kitchen's latest pop-up.Here, the star of the show is the Chicken Dabba Gosht. "This is one of the few baked dishes cooked by our community. It's usually made with mutton, but this time, we're making it using boneless chicken. The dish is layered with vegetables like carrots, peas, potatoes as well as plent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-meaty-affair-savour-mutton-delicacies-at-a-bohri-pop-up-in-colaba/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2017 10:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-meaty-affair-savour-mutton-delicacies-at-a-bohri-pop-up-in-colaba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Sign up for this pop-up to relish vegetarian Bohri fare]]></title><description><![CDATA[PaliduA childhood memory that Shirin Dhoondia vividly recollects is enjoying a Sunday feast of DCP, an acronym coined by the younger members of the Bohri community for the vegetarian dish, Dal Chawal Palidu. Its lengthy recipe includes preparing lentil rice and using the leftover water from boiled lentils to make palidu &mdash; a medium spicy curry starring drumsticks thickened with chickpea or wheat flour."No celebration at home or at weddings is complete without DCP. My mother [Salma] would a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sign-up-for-this-pop-up-to-relish-vegetarian-bohri-fare/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jul 2017 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sign-up-for-this-pop-up-to-relish-vegetarian-bohri-fare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food Review: This new delivery-only Goregaon outlet serves delicious dess]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple Crumble PieWhen we shuffled through the array of boxes that arrived at our desk from Black Stove Co, our eyes were instantly drawn to the Filter Coffee Caramel Flan (Rs 150) that jiggled under its transparent packaging. What could be the problem in digging into a dessert before the main course, when we had two more sweet dishes in store, we thought. Out came our spoons, and we dug in. The taste of filter coffee hit us as soon as the creamy preparation settled in the mouth, making this sem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-review-this-new-delivery-only-goregaon-outlet-serves-delicious-dess/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jul 2017 05:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-review-this-new-delivery-only-goregaon-outlet-serves-delicious-dess/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Head to this Mumbai eatery to sample varieties of Pakoda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parsi bhakra<br />
A popular Parsi tea-time snack, the bhakra is also referred to as the Parsi donut. With base elements as wheat flour and semolina, the deep fried snack has a definite vanilla essence and a mild hint of cardamom.Gujarati Dakor Na Gota<br />
These have their origins in the city of Dakor in Gujarat. Dakor gotas are chickpea flour and semolina pakodas, spiced with chilly, ginger, sesame, cumin and coriander. Take a bite and you taste a blend of hot, sour, salty and subtly sweet. Served with g]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-head-to-this-mumbai-eatery-to-sample-varieties-of-pakoda/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2017 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-head-to-this-mumbai-eatery-to-sample-varieties-of-pakoda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Fancy cooking on a 600-million-year-old brick?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Rohit Lobo sears salmon and vegetables on the Himalayan pink salt blockWhile most of us look to champion nutritive elements in our food, here is a procedure that's packed with health-benefits, says chef Rohit Lobo about cooking on the Himalayan salt brick. Made of sunset-hued crystal, this brick comprises prehistoric crystals and is packed with healthy minerals. It's 8x8 in dimension, weighs 4.5 kg and is heated on a slow flame for 15 minutes to bring it to the right temperature. "It can t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fancy-cooking-on-a-600-million-year-old-brick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2017 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fancy-cooking-on-a-600-million-year-old-brick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Fancy cooking on a 600-million-old brick?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Rohit Lobo sears salmon and vegetables on the Himalayan pink salt blockWhile most of us look to champion nutritive elements in our food, here is a procedure that's packed with health-benefits, says chef Rohit Lobo about cooking on the Himalayan salt brick. Made of sunset-hued crystal, this brick comprises prehistoric crystals and is packed with healthy minerals. It's 8x8 in dimension, weighs 4.5 kg and is heated on a slow flame for 15 minutes to bring it to the right temperature. "It can t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fancy-cooking-on-a-600-million-old-brick/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2017 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fancy-cooking-on-a-600-million-old-brick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Mumbai's hospitality hub creators]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aditya Sachdeva of Knight Frank, Chirag Maru of T Realty and Anuj Puri of Anarock at BKC. PIC/DATTA KUMBHARDressed in a navy blue linen jacket, a crisp white shirt and Gucci shoes, Chirag Maru looks like's he headed for a party. But, it is only 10 am. The 33-year-old is, instead, heading to Kamala Mills - a 27 acre area in Lower Parel that he has transformed into a food and nightlife hub in two years.He needs a few minutes to respond to the barrage of WhatsApp messages he has received. In the c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/meet-mumbais-hospitality-hub-creators/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jul 2017 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/meet-mumbais-hospitality-hub-creators/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revealed! Shah Rukh Khan and his favourite memories of Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[As guide, Khan said he would start his city tour at CSMTIn the concluding part of this series where Shah Rukh Khan plays guide to all things and places in Mumbai, the Bollywood superstar signs off in style letting us into his favourite memories that makes him fall in love with the city, over and over.<br />
Girgaum ChowpattyFavourite midnight snack<br />
Years ago, when I used to live in South Mumbai, I had gone for bun maska with Vivek Vaswani. I asked the shopkeeper if it was fresh. He took it away from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/revealed-shah-rukh-khan-and-his-favourite-memories-of-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jul 2017 11:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/revealed-shah-rukh-khan-and-his-favourite-memories-of-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: City restaurants give the Eggs Benedict a makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egg Benedict Grilled Spinach Crab Meat Hollandaise SauceFor a marine spin<br />
For the most part, this riff on the traditional brunch staple looks like the real deal. But one bite into it and it reveals its pescatarian underpinnings. Here, the subtle flavours of crab meat topped with sauteed spinach meld with the unctuousness of perfectly cooked soft poached eggs along with a not-so-classic Hollandaise sauce to which a hint of spice is added to tempt the Indian palate.<br />
AT: Silver Beach Cafe, Jaldars]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-city-restaurants-give-the-eggs-benedict-a-makeover/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 07:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-city-restaurants-give-the-eggs-benedict-a-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Room Service in Chembur delivers food till 4 am]]></title><description><![CDATA[Butter Chicken Kathi Roll. Pics/Nimesh DaveAs far as late-night food deliveries go, Mumbai surprisingly lacks any notable players. Enter Room Service, a delivery kitchen in Chembur, which operates only between 12 am and 4 am. Launched by the team behind Bombay Food Truck and Le Caf&eacute;, the menu of the week-old service features a small selection of sandwiches, kathi rolls and pizzas.As of now, Room Service delivers within Chembur, as well as to Ghatkopar East, Tilak Nagar, Deonar and Govand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-room-service-in-chembur-delivers-food-till-4-am/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jul 2017 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-room-service-in-chembur-delivers-food-till-4-am/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 5 best buffet restaurants in the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[At times weekend calls for a buffet lunch or dinner, especially to rediscover the foodie in you. Featuring a wide range of sumptuous dishes, mouth-watering starters, tempting snacks, and fabulous beverages, buffet is one of the best ways to pamper the foodaholic in you. From healthy starters to sinful yet blissful desserts, relish a range of mouth-watering food items at these Mumbai restaurants that are home to some finest buffets in the city.1. Sai Palace: Be it buffet or a la carte, food at S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-best-buffet-restaurants-in-the-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-best-buffet-restaurants-in-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Delicious non-veg fare during pre-Shravan festivities]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mutton thaliOnce a year, Anvay Kolwankar's farmhouse in Alibaug plays host to a Popti party. The celebration gets its name from the Popti Chicken. "A hole is dug in the ground, and filled with charcoal. Upon this, we place a matka containing chicken and vegetables, and cover it with banana leaves. This is cooked for four hours," says the partner at Light House Caf&eacute;. This dish is an integral part of Kolwankar's Gatari festivities.Gatari Amavasya, or Gatari, is popular in Maharashtra. This]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-delicious-non-veg-fare-during-pre-shravan-festivities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-delicious-non-veg-fare-during-pre-shravan-festivities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Learn to make risotto, laddoos with lesser known millets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Millet SaladMillets are fast becoming fashionable, with several gourmet restaurants making space for the humble grain on their menus. And, why not? Not only are millets gluten-free, they're also incredibly healthy for you.If you are keen to learn how to substitute grains like rice and wheat in your diet with millets, sign up for the Millet Muscle workshop organised by food and consultancy services company Down 2 Hearth. Here, founder and chef Vinita Contractor will give participants a demo on m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-to-make-risotto-laddoos-with-lesser-known-millets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jul 2017 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-to-make-risotto-laddoos-with-lesser-known-millets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Bandra delivery kitchen offers delicious dishes in a bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veg Laksa Noodle BowlWhat do you do when three cute doughnuts, glazed with salted caramel and studded with bits of bacon, look at you longingly from a bowl? You ditch a buff bolognaise, and dig into dessert first. It's what we did as soon as we received our order from Bowl Baby Bowl, a new delivery-only kitchen in Bandra launched recently by the team behind Jamjar Diner and Bonobo.A bite into the sponge- soft and moist Mini Bacon &amp; Salted Caramel Donuts (Rs 178) and we were lost in the blis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-delivery-kitchen-offers-delicious-dishes-in-a-bowl/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2017 10:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-delivery-kitchen-offers-delicious-dishes-in-a-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jim Sarbh, Rasika Dugal on finding their feet in big, bad world of Bollywood]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rasika Dugal and Jim Sarbh enjoy a meal at Leaping Windows in Versova. Pics/Nimesh DaveIn a cosy corner of Leaping Windows in Versova, a table is set for a Sunday lunch, where over coffee and customised meals in the cafe-cum-library, Jim Sarbh and Rasika Dugal share with us their Bollywood journey, never once hesiting to admit how it's still new to them. Sarbh leaves for New York the same evening to attend an awards ceremony - he won the Best Villain award for the film Neerja earlier this week]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/jim-sarbh-rasika-dugal-on-finding-their-feet-in-big-bad-world-of-bollywood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jul 2017 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/jim-sarbh-rasika-dugal-on-finding-their-feet-in-big-bad-world-of-bollywood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Mumbai restaurant is offering healthy hot dogs for a month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hot Dog Chicago DesiHot dog is one street food that is loved by almost all countries in the world including India. The not-a-messy street food is quick to eat and definitely superb in taste. Though hot dog made its way in India, yet it remains unnoticed. While every foodie dreams to binge on their favourite street snack without any guilt, we ensure that street food options go way beyond the so-called 'junk' pizzas and burgers.<br />
If you are looking for something that is good for your gut, then ste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-restaurant-is-offering-healthy-hot-dogs-for-a-month/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-restaurant-is-offering-healthy-hot-dogs-for-a-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Popular gastropub's Beer and Burger Festival turns 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tempura Fried Soft Shell Crab BurgerIt's that time of the year again. Woodside Inn is back with its legendary Beer and Burger Festival, which is celebrating its 10th edition this year. As far as anniversaries go, this is a huge milestone in a city where most culinary concepts cease to be exciting within the span of a year.Since the launch of the festival, Woodside Inn has constantly been experimenting with the burger and beer menu. This year, 10 burgers will be on offer, with eight crowd favour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-popular-gastropubs-beer-and-burger-festival-turns-10/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-popular-gastropubs-beer-and-burger-festival-turns-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shah Rukh Khan: I'd love to eat bhutta in the rain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shah Rukh KhanThe setting is apt. We're inside a six-decade-old film studio where some of Bollywood's iconic films were created. As the rain beats down outside on a Sunday, we're about to meet with the King of Bollywood at Mehboob Studios. Dressed in all black, Shah Rukh Khan steps in a flash, his security in tow. He plays a lost guide in his upcoming film and for now, he takes on his role off screen, as he shares his love affair for all things Mumbai. SRK loves his tandoori chicken, can't skip]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/shah-rukh-khan-id-love-to-eat-bhutta-in-the-rain/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 06:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/shah-rukh-khan-id-love-to-eat-bhutta-in-the-rain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 5 reasons why you should visit The Finch at Andheri]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;With a number of new restaurants opening doors in Mumbai, the city&rsquo;s food scenario has achieved new horizons in last few years. While some of these newly opened restaurants are filthy cheap, some might make you feel a pinch in pocket. Yet, most of these restaurants have tried to meet the demands of city goers by serving an array of delectable food and drinks.The Finch is a newly opened restro-bar in Andheri (E) where a beautiful amalgamation of food and drinks lead to an unforgettabl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-reasons-why-you-should-visit-the-finch-at-andheri/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Jul 2017 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-reasons-why-you-should-visit-the-finch-at-andheri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: The Bandra Project will rekindle your love affair with the suburb]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ribs With East Indian SpicesAs we spot a couple sitting on wicker chairs, against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset and waves kissing the rocks, we are momentarily transported to an evening on Carter Road. Except that the setting is projected on a screen. In another digital projection, blush-hued bougainvillea growing on an earth-toned wall enchant us.Created by Ayaz Basrai of The Busride Design Studio, it celebrates Bandra's green pockets. These elements, and a food and drink menu inspired by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-bandra-project-will-rekindle-your-love-affair-with-the-suburb/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2017 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-bandra-project-will-rekindle-your-love-affair-with-the-suburb/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Why this Colaba delivery kitchen is a hit among patrons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taftan, Roomali Roti and Khamiri RotiIf faced with a dish that has a layer of oil floating atop it, would you turn away, cribbing about calories, or gleefully dig in?Luckily for us, we ignored the oil and calories, and gorged on every dish sent to us by The Charcoal Kitchen (TCK), a three-week-old delivery kitchen in Colaba. The focus, as broadly outlined on their informative menu, is on slow cooking, fresh ingredients, and zero use of MSG, soda, hydrogenated fats, and superfluous amounts of cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-colaba-delivery-kitchen-is-a-hit-among-patrons/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2017 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-colaba-delivery-kitchen-is-a-hit-among-patrons/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Colaba delivery service offers North Indian delicacies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Taftan, Roomali Roti and Khamiri RotiIf faced with a dish that has a layer of oil floating atop it, would you turn away, cribbing about calories, or gleefully dig in?Luckily for us, we ignored the oil and calories, and gorged on every dish sent to us by The Charcoal Kitchen (TCK), a three-week-old delivery kitchen in Colaba. The focus, as broadly outlined on their informative menu, is on slow cooking, fresh ingredients, and zero use of MSG, soda, hydrogenated fats, and superfluous amounts of cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-colaba-delivery-service-offers-north-indian-delicacies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jul 2017 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-colaba-delivery-service-offers-north-indian-delicacies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipe of the week: Makhana Ki Kheer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Makhana Ki Kheer&nbsp;Those who will be indulging in a month long vegetarian affair, can quickly take a look at the recipe of Makhana Ki Kheer and enjoy a delicious desi dessert during the month of ShravanIngredients:<br />
1. 500 ml Organic milk<br />
2. 1 cup Makhana or Fox nuts<br />
3. 2-3 Green Cardamom powdered<br />
4. 10-12 Almonds, sliced<br />
5. 10-12 Cashews, sliced<br />
6. Sugar as required<br />
7. A pinch of saffronMethod:<br />
1. Heat milk first when the milk comes to a boil, add makhana and simmer the milk with occasional]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/recipe-of-the-week-makhana-ki-kheer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2017 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/recipe-of-the-week-makhana-ki-kheer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipe of the day: Makhana Ki kheer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Makhana Ki Kheer&nbsp;Those indulging in a month long vegetarian affair, can quickly take a look at the recipe of Makhana Ki Kheer and enjoy a delisious desi dessert during the month of Shravan<br />
Ingredients:<br />
1. 500 ml Organic milk<br />
2. 1 cup Makhana or Fox nuts<br />
3. 2-3 Green Cardamom powdered<br />
4. 10-12 Almonds, sliced<br />
5. 10-12 Cashews, sliced<br />
6. Sugar as required<br />
7. A pinch of saffronMethod:<br />
1. Heat milk first when the milk comes to a boil, add makhana and simmer the milk with occasional stirring on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/recipe-of-the-day-makhana-ki-kheer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2017 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/recipe-of-the-day-makhana-ki-kheer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jackfruit and more: Top Mumbai chefs reveal ingredients that bring them to knees]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Naga spring salt being sprinkled on the fish mejenga leaf. Pics/Nimesh Dave&nbsp;NAGA SPRING SALT<br />
Amninder Sandhu, Arth<br />
The Naga spring salt is used not so much for seasoning, as boiling vegetables, says chef Sandhu. "It helps retain the colour of the vegetables, because of its high mineral content. It is gray, as compared to other salts; the flavour, mellower and less sharp than industrial salts. So, understanding the quantity of the salt to be used requires several trials," she says. She]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/jackfruit-and-more-top-mumbai-chefs-reveal-ingredients-that-bring-them-to-knees/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2017 10:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/jackfruit-and-more-top-mumbai-chefs-reveal-ingredients-that-bring-them-to-knees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Juhu's +91 takes you on a gastronomical journey across India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suran Ki Galouti.&nbsp;Pics/Sayyed Sameer AbediLocated on the bend of a milling street at Juhu's Gulmohar Road, it's hard to miss +91. The curved facade, painted pristine white, looks surreal against the night sky. As we move towards the entrance, the large windows give us a peek of the brightly coloured installations housed in the space sprawled over 2,000 sq feet. It's easy to mistake it for a highbrow design house. Only, it's a restaurant with a palpably artsy vibe. We are at the newest entr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-juhus-91-takes-you-on-a-gastronomical-journey-across-india/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jul 2017 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-juhus-91-takes-you-on-a-gastronomical-journey-across-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: From Amai to Theory, the top 3 restaurant picks of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[1. Amai: The Mumbai eatery offers raw, vegan, gluten- and dairy-free, and doesn't include preservatives. In other words, it's a menu for guilt-free indulgence. Triple Chocolate Ganache Cake, Mandarin Dark Chocolate Parfait, Matcha Green Tea Cake, Ginger Lime Cheesecake are unconventional desserts that one can savour at the joint. The idea of raw desserts, presented at this eatery, is appealing, especially when you can indulge in them without worrying about consuming harmful ingredients. Neverthe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-from-amai-to-theory-the-top-3-restaurant-picks-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jul 2017 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-from-amai-to-theory-the-top-3-restaurant-picks-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indulge in raw, vegan and gluten-free desserts at this Mumbai eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Triple Chocolate Ganache Cake, Ginger Lime Cheesecake, Matcha Green Tea Cake and Mandarin Dark Chocolate ParfaitMeet the Medjool date. This is no ordinary dry fruit. It is filled with the earthy flavours of truffle, nutty warmth from peanuts, and just a hint of sea salt. It is like a candy bar but healthier, tastier and more filling. This date can be savoured in the Sea Salt Peanut Truffle Dates (Rs 690 for six), which is part of a new dessert menu launched recently by the healthy snack and des]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/indulge-in-raw-vegan-and-gluten-free-desserts-at-this-mumbai-eatery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 12:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/indulge-in-raw-vegan-and-gluten-free-desserts-at-this-mumbai-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Order blueberry and red velvet khakra from this website]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red velvet and blueberry khakraWe love khakra. It is not just because it's in our Gujju genes but also because it makes for the perfect, light mid meal snack on a busy day. So, when we stumbled upon Snaximum, a snacks website that offers blueberry and red velvet flavoured khakra, we couldn't believe our eyes. A scan across their page revealed that they also offer other cool variants such as Cheese-Olive-Herbs Khakra and Dark Chocolate Khakra.The colours of the khakra are quite startling -- brig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-order-blueberry-and-red-velvet-khakra-from-this-website/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2017 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-order-blueberry-and-red-velvet-khakra-from-this-website/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Hemant Oberoi ready to serve heady cocktails at his BKC restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hemant Oberoi. Pics/Datta Kumbhar"I don't want to go behind bars," chef Hemant Oberoi, a teetotaller since 1975, jokes when we suggest he go behind the bar for a photo shoot at his BKC restaurant that is finally licensed to serve some innovative cocktails. To ensure your stomach is lined well while you savour your drinks, he has created bar snacks like Cheese Crisps (Rs 375), Ginger Onion Tortilla (Rs 395), and even a Peruvian Chilli Chicken in a Cup (Rs 475). The most innovative we felt were t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-hemant-oberoi-ready-to-serve-heady-cocktails-at-his-bkc-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-hemant-oberoi-ready-to-serve-heady-cocktails-at-his-bkc-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Hemant Oberoi ready to serve heady cocktails at his BKC restauran]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hemant Oberoi. Pics/Datta Kumbhar"I don't want to go behind bars," chef Hemant Oberoi, a teetotaller since 1975, jokes when we suggest he go behind the bar for a photo shoot at his BKC restaurant that is finally licensed to serve some innovative cocktails. To ensure your stomach is lined well while you savour your drinks, he has created bar snacks like Cheese Crisps (Rs 375), Ginger Onion Tortilla (Rs 395), and even a Peruvian Chilli Chicken in a Cup (Rs 475). The most innovative we felt were t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-hemant-oberoi-ready-to-serve-heady-cocktails-at-his-bkc-restauran/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-hemant-oberoi-ready-to-serve-heady-cocktails-at-his-bkc-restauran/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Celebrate Kadmi New Year with these traditional Persian delicacies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ash e ReshtehFor the longest time, home chef Perzen Patel of the Bawi Bride Kitchen had been searching across Mumbai for zereshk berries, an ingredient that studs the Iranian dish, Berry Pulao. She was told to either replace zereshk with cranberries ["but they taste different"] or wait at the airport on a Friday when the Iran Air flight lands in Mumbai, hoping to find a passenger carrying zereshk that they could sell to her."It didn't seem like a thing I could do," she says with a straight face]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-celebrate-kadmi-new-year-with-these-traditional-persian-delicacies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Jul 2017 05:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-celebrate-kadmi-new-year-with-these-traditional-persian-delicacies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Indulge in an Andhra-style feast served on a banana leaf]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gutti Vankaya KooraWhen Ritu Khanna got married into a Telugu family four years ago, her first tryst with Andhra cuisine was Majjiga. The spiced buttermilk was a far cry from the one she was used to having as a Punjabi. "The only seasoning I would add was rock salt. This one was more nuanced, as my mother-in-law [P Kalyani] would add a special spice mix," says the 32-year-old home baker. This Sunday, the duo will host Vindhu Bhojanam, an Andhra-style feast served on banana leaf at a pop-up by C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-an-andhra-style-feast-served-on-a-banana-leaf/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-an-andhra-style-feast-served-on-a-banana-leaf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: This upcoming restaurant will rekindle your love affair with Bandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ribs With East Indian SpicesAs we spot a couple sitting on wicker chairs, against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset and waves kissing the rocks, we are momentarily transported to an evening on Carter Road. Except that the setting is projected on a screen. In another digital projection, blush-hued bougainvillea growing on an earth-toned wall enchant us.Created by Ayaz Basrai of The Busride Design Studio, it celebrates Bandra's green pockets. These elements, and a food and drink menu inspired by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-upcoming-restaurant-will-rekindle-your-love-affair-with-bandra/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-upcoming-restaurant-will-rekindle-your-love-affair-with-bandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: This new restaurant will help rekindle your love affair with Bandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ribs With East Indian SpicesAs we spot a couple sitting on wicker chairs, against the backdrop of a beautiful sunset and waves kissing the rocks, we are momentarily transported to an evening on Carter Road. Except that the setting is projected on a screen. In another digital projection, blush-hued bougainvillea growing on an earth-toned wall enchant us.Created by Ayaz Basrai of The Busride Design Studio, it celebrates Bandra's green pockets. These elements, and a food and drink menu inspired by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-new-restaurant-will-help-rekindle-your-love-affair-with-bandra/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Jul 2017 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-new-restaurant-will-help-rekindle-your-love-affair-with-bandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Six meals-in-bowls to suit your monsoon moods]]></title><description><![CDATA[For no-carbs days<br />
Not only is this one vegetarian-friendly, but it's also a zero-carb meal-in-a-bowl. Mediterranean Veg Bowl is where blushing pink beet hummus meets a chickpea tabbouleh along with pickled vegetables and falafel. This gets doused with lashings of sour cream and it's ready to be chowed down. All guilt-free, of course.<br />
AT: Theory, Kamala Mills, Lower Parel.<br />
CALL: 66666506<br />
COST: Rs 415For asian cravings<br />
Claiming to be the restaurant's signature dish, Taiwanese Aromatic Miso Milk Bo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-six-meals-in-bowls-to-suit-your-monsoon-moods/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 06:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-six-meals-in-bowls-to-suit-your-monsoon-moods/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Party for food journal promises to be a celebration of culinary memories]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bombay Perfumery series. Pic Courtesy/Sana Javeri KadriManan Gandhi loves black pepper. While working in his lab to create fragrances, the founder of Bombay Perfumery keeps a bottle of black pepper oil with him for inspiration. When having lunch, he ensures he has black pepper with his food. "I am attracted to the spice, and knew I had to use it in a fragrance," admits Gandhi. Pepper, thus, is one of the notes in the spicy and woody Calicut eau de parfum.This weekend, you can learn from Gandhi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/party-for-food-journal-promises-to-be-a-celebration-of-culinary-memories/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jul 2017 03:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/party-for-food-journal-promises-to-be-a-celebration-of-culinary-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Peanuts get Dabeli and Cheese Jalapeno makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pic/Rane AshishPeanuts work well as a fun evening snack with chai or as chakna with vodka in a seedy dive. The popular versions that we have munched on are salted, boiled or spiced. Recently, we were introduced to flavoured varieties of the humble snack. A Goregaon-based company has given it a makeover that not many would have thought was possible. On a recent visit to a supermarket, we noticed small packets of the nuts in interesting flavours, but the two options that we really liked were the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-peanuts-get-dabeli-and-cheese-jalapeno-makeover/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jul 2017 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-peanuts-get-dabeli-and-cheese-jalapeno-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Become a pani puri champion at the biggest ever challenge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marine Lines resident Mishael Martina remembers the pani puri gulp-down competition she once had with a friend in college. The 22-year-old assistant director managed to have 49 pani puris in one go and yet, lost the bet. This evening, Martina will be fighting for the top prize in a one-of-its-kind pani puri competition in the city. "I'd like to cross the 50 mark this time," says Martina.<br />
Organiser Niraj AgarwalThere are many 'pani puri lovers' like Martina, who are eagerly awaiting this contest.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-become-a-pani-puri-champion-at-the-biggest-ever-challenge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2017 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-become-a-pani-puri-champion-at-the-biggest-ever-challenge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Mixologists now help you gulp down paan instead of chewing it]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pic/Datta KumbharAs far as palate cleansers go, paan has seldom found a close second, on desi turf that is. It's perhaps why the latest mixology trick involves blending the minty flavours of the betel leaf with a drink that goes best with it - alcoholic or otherwise.The result: now patrons can drink a paan as the sign off to a meal. The traditional leaf has found a nouveau twist in the several liquid experiments that sometimes even retain the core ingredients of the meetha paan - gulkand and su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-mixologists-now-help-you-gulp-down-paan-instead-of-chewing-it/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jul 2017 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-mixologists-now-help-you-gulp-down-paan-instead-of-chewing-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef Sanjana Patel gets a design and architecture team to sculpt chocolate bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[As are the triangular patterns on the chocolate slabs Pics/Sayyed Sameer AbediIf the surface of your chocolate bar reminds you of the Louvre Pyramid, blame it on Sanjana Patel. The dessert chef behind chocolaterie-patisserie La Folie decided to make architectural marvels of cocoa to mark the launch of La Folie Lab's latest outpost in June. Ten chocolate bars with unique triangular topography are now on sale."Our first prototype wasn't the best. The edges were too sharp, and chocolate's viscosit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-sanjana-patel-gets-a-design-and-architecture-team-to-sculpt-chocolate-bars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2017 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-sanjana-patel-gets-a-design-and-architecture-team-to-sculpt-chocolate-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipe of the week: Surmai Curry with lobster butter rice]]></title><description><![CDATA[Surmai Curry with lobster butter rice<br />
Mumbai&rsquo;s love for seafood is never-ending. From prawn tandoori to bombil fry, and from pomfret masala to bangda fry, the city dwells in a variety of seafood delicacies. Surmai, another popular seafood in Mumbai, is prepared in uncountable ways to meet the tastes and demands of fish lovers. One such preparation is Surmai Curry. Take a look at the recipe of Surmai Curry with lobster butter riceIngredientsFor the Marinade1. 1 tamarind<br />
2. 2 tsp. red Chill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/recipe-of-the-week-surmai-curry-with-lobster-butter-rice/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2017 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/recipe-of-the-week-surmai-curry-with-lobster-butter-rice/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai is all set to get its first food truck park in Bandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Until now, food truck owners in the city haven't had it easy. Many young entrepreneurs consider starting one to simply avoid making a large and risky investment in the form of a brick-and-mortar restaurant. Ironically, thanks to the lack of a dedicated food truck licence and ambiguities in the law, getting a food truck on the road ends up becoming a bigger hassle for these entrepreneurs. In some good news, things are about to change, not just for existing food trucks, but also those in the works]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-is-all-set-to-get-its-first-food-truck-park-in-bandra/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jul 2017 06:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-is-all-set-to-get-its-first-food-truck-park-in-bandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Pop pani puri like a pro at this competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[While hanging out with his friends on a weekend, Niraj Agarwal spotted a vendor selling pani puri and decided to host an impromptu pani puri eating competition. The prize: whoever ate the least had to pay the bill. Over rounds of crisp puris dripping with tangy, sweet and spicy flavours, he thought of hosting the competition on a larger scale under his firm that organises food events in the city.Sounds like something you would want to be part of? Then, head to BKC this Sunday. The five-hour comp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-pop-pani-puri-like-a-pro-at-this-competition/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2017 07:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-pop-pani-puri-like-a-pro-at-this-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Chocolate Day: Mumbai restaurants are offering choco cocktails and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is International Chocolate Day on July 7 and Mumbai is set to surprise the crowd with fabulous offerings pouring in restuarnts across the city. From creamy cocktails to melting mousse, Mumbai will ensure that you get high on chocolates and kick-start your weekend on the sweetest note ever. Here is what some of the Mumbai restaurants are up to:<br />
1. Innocent sex shots at 1Above: More the chocolate, merrier is the occasion! Keep aside the regular tequila shots and take some chocolate shots to cel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-chocolate-day-mumbai-restaurants-are-offering-choco-cocktails-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2017 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-chocolate-day-mumbai-restaurants-are-offering-choco-cocktails-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Chocolate Day: Mumbai eateries are offering chocolate cocktails and more]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is international Chocolate Day on July 7 and Mumbai is set to surprise the crowd with fabulous offerings pouring in restuarnts across the city. From creamy cocktails to melting mousse, Mumbai will ensure that you get high on chocolates and kick-start your weekend on the sweetest note ever. Here is what some of the Mumbai restaurants are up to:<br />
1. Innocent sex shots at 1Above: More the chocolate, merrier is the occasion! Keep aside the regular tequila shots and take some chocolate shots to cel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-chocolate-day-mumbai-eateries-are-offering-chocolate-cocktails-and-more/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2017 15:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-chocolate-day-mumbai-eateries-are-offering-chocolate-cocktails-and-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Chocolate Day: Go high with chocolate cocktails and desserts in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is international Chocolate Day on July 7 and Mumbai is set to surprise the crowd with fabulous offerings pouring in restuarnts across the city. From creamy cocktails to melting mousse, Mumbai will ensure that you get high on chocolates and kick-start your weekend on the sweetest note ever. Here is what some of the Mumbai restaurants are up to:<br />
1. Innocent sex shots at 1Above: More the chocolate, merrier is the occasion! Keep aside the regular tequila shots and take some chocolate shots to cel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-chocolate-day-go-high-with-chocolate-cocktails-and-desserts-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2017 12:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-chocolate-day-go-high-with-chocolate-cocktails-and-desserts-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Home cook offers ready-to-cook eats, dosa, idli batters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anjali Aruldas spends her day cooking. The 58-year-old Chandivali resident finds it therapeutic to constantly innovate recipes for Mangalorean, Maharashtrian, Goan, Bengali dishes and her own traditional South Indian food. "My experiments with food began after I got married at 19. That's when I decided to start moving beyond the regular recipes I grew up making," says the home chef.<br />
Sambhar PodiToday, these experiments have given rise to Vanakkam Foods that offers ready-to-cook eats, batters for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-home-cook-offers-ready-to-cook-eats-dosa-idli-batters/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jul 2017 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-home-cook-offers-ready-to-cook-eats-dosa-idli-batters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New Andheri delivery service offers Kashmiri delicacies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rogan Josh and Kashmiri Pulao. Pics/Shadab KhanIn the past six years, Mumbai residents who visited Srinagar and signed up with Gulaam Gouse Dewani's travel firm, OMG Luxury Holidays, often returned with one thing &mdash; traditional Rogan Josh and Tabak Maas prepared by Dewani and frozen to survive the journey back home. "They would tell me that I should start a restaurant. When tourism took a hit because of the political turmoil in Jammu &amp; Kashmir, I had to shut down the firm," says Dewani]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-andheri-delivery-service-offers-kashmiri-delicacies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2017 09:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-andheri-delivery-service-offers-kashmiri-delicacies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: 6 dishes that will help bring in the spirit of Fourth of July]]></title><description><![CDATA[TBB Smoked Meat Platter<br />
There's nothing more American than a barbecue to celebrate the Fourth of July. The Boston Butt's signature dish, thus, is a Smoked Meat Platter with varied American influences &mdash; a Smoked Buffalo Brisket, Memphis-style Dry Rub Smoked Pork Ribs, St Louis-style Smoked Pork Ribs, Pulled Smoked Chicken and Pulled Smoked Pork. The platter takes up to 14 hours to prepare and is served with barbecue beans, buttered Texas toast, coleslaw, house-pickles and barbecue sauces. "]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-dishes-that-will-help-bring-in-the-spirit-of-fourth-of-july/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2017 12:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-dishes-that-will-help-bring-in-the-spirit-of-fourth-of-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: 6 dishes that will help bring in the spirit of Fourt of July]]></title><description><![CDATA[TBB Smoked Meat Platter<br />
There's nothing more American than a barbecue to celebrate the Fourth of July. The Boston Butt's signature dish, thus, is a Smoked Meat Platter with varied American influences &mdash; a Smoked Buffalo Brisket, Memphis-style Dry Rub Smoked Pork Ribs, St Louis-style Smoked Pork Ribs, Pulled Smoked Chicken and Pulled Smoked Pork. The platter takes up to 14 hours to prepare and is served with barbecue beans, buttered Texas toast, coleslaw, house-pickles and barbecue sauces. "]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-dishes-that-will-help-bring-in-the-spirit-of-fourt-of-july/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Jul 2017 08:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-dishes-that-will-help-bring-in-the-spirit-of-fourt-of-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Bandra eatery aims to draw customers with more than just appetisers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pimentos Rellenos con Tres QuesosThe list of open and shut cases of Bandra restaurants can get a little tiring. So, when we heard of a new tapas bar in Reclamation, we went in hoping for the best.El Toro &ndash; Cantina &amp; Tapas Bar comes from the owners of Bombay Coffee House and is an all-day eatery specialising in tapas (Spanish for appetisers). The menu, surprisingly, includes several other regular dishes such as Fish and Chips, and Chicken Yakitori.<br />
PhoebeliciousComfortably seated close]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/new-bandra-eatery-aims-to-draw-customers-with-more-than-just-appetisers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jul 2017 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/new-bandra-eatery-aims-to-draw-customers-with-more-than-just-appetisers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Hussain Rezwan who cooks memories for his 5,000-strong community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sixty-seven-year-old Hussain Rezwan, a resident of Sandhurst Road, has been catering for Iranian weddings and community prayer meetings for the last 40 years. His menu is a mix of Indian and Iranian fare. Pics/Bipin KokateIt's a rain-soaked Sunday morning when we meet Hussain Rezwan at the Moghal Masjid, a 160-year-old Iranian mosque tucked in a narrow bylane of Dongri. Clad in a white vest and grey trousers, he looks relatively relaxed. "Had you visited me last week, I wouldn't have had the ti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/meet-hussain-rezwan-who-cooks-memories-for-his-5000-strong-community/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2017 09:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/meet-hussain-rezwan-who-cooks-memories-for-his-5000-strong-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Bored of regular waffles? Bite into these bulbous ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[A popular street-food staple in Hong Kong, bubble waffles are gradually finding their way into the city's restaurants. Soft from the inside, crispy on the outside, these have a bulbous exterior, thanks to the moulds they are made in. Traditionally called egg waffles, this dish is perfectly teamed with ice cream, and topped with a range of flavours, from blueberry to red velvet, nutella or whatever else catches your fancy. Here's a what-to-eat-where guide:Bubble Waffles<br />
Bohemian Brew, Khar (Rs 21]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bored-of-regular-waffles-bite-into-these-bulbous-ones/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2017 09:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bored-of-regular-waffles-bite-into-these-bulbous-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef Joymalya Banerjee plans to put Bengali cuisine on the global food map]]></title><description><![CDATA[From aubergine to fish and crab, the phuchka shells have a variety of fillingsA maverick chef-restaurateur in Calcutta has taken two of its biggest loves - the phuchka and the biryani - and shocked the living daylights off purists.Chef Joymalya Banerjee, aka Joy, is piping in pureed wax gourd, aubergine, fish, crab, keema and prawns in the shells and serving them with nolen gur, and spicy honey lemon waters. The biryani has inspired his latest cocktail with baby potatoes cooked in biryani spice]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-joymalya-banerjee-plans-to-put-bengali-cuisine-on-the-global-food-map/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Jul 2017 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-joymalya-banerjee-plans-to-put-bengali-cuisine-on-the-global-food-map/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Savour cuisine from Central and South America at this BKC pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[anticuchos PlatterEarlier this year, Noma, considered one of the best restaurants in the world, temporarily shut shop in its home city, Copenhagen, and popped up in the unlikeliest of places - Tulum, Mexico. Suddenly, all eyes were on this sleepy resort town, and every daily dispatch posted on Instagram by chef Rene Redzepi was getting thousands of 'likes', making more people familiar with unknown, locally eaten produce like ant eggs and guanababa (a custard apple-like fruit).<br />
Salad of Three Co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-cuisine-from-central-and-south-america-at-this-bkc-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2017 09:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-cuisine-from-central-and-south-america-at-this-bkc-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Top three restaurant picks of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[Galinhada at&nbsp;Boteco1. Boteco: This latest entrant in Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) is a place where music from forks and knives clanking against the plates fills the ears of guests as they sit in the company of expats tucking into meat-laden Brazilian fare. The extensive menu packs in Brazilian fare along with risotto, ratatouille and momos. Some delights to tuck your tummy with are Pao de Queijo (a Brazilian baked cheese breads), Brazilio Slam (white concoction of coconut-infused cachaca, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-top-three-restaurant-picks-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Jul 2017 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-top-three-restaurant-picks-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Black rice enters city restaurant menus in quirky ways]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pics/Shadab Khan, Sneha Kharabe, Suresh Karkera, NRI BKCDosa for the times<br />
The Lobster Tale is a butter-poached lobster dish served with a black rice dosa. "I came across this rice when I travelled to the Northeast, where it is used in a kheer. In this dish, I felt the dark-coloured rice dosa would work well with the orange-red lobster," says chef Amninder Sandhu, adding that the healthy rice has a heady fragrance, and is sticky in nature.<br />
AT: Arth, plot 604, Pinnacle House, PD Hinduja Junction]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-black-rice-enters-city-restaurant-menus-in-quirky-ways/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 07:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-black-rice-enters-city-restaurant-menus-in-quirky-ways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traditional pancakes get a new look at this Carter Road eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[TwisterAh, pancakes. Those glorious, pillowy stacks drizzled with butter and maple syrup, which make breakfast a meal worth fussing over. But, then again, who said pancakes can only be had in the morning? Out to break every notion you have about this unassuming breakfast staple is Mini Pancakes And More (MPAM), a new eatery off Carter Road.Happy space<br />
It takes us a bit of walking up and down the street before we finally spot the joint, tucked away between two other popular, and therefore, crowd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/traditional-pancakes-get-a-new-look-at-this-carter-road-eatery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/traditional-pancakes-get-a-new-look-at-this-carter-road-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 5 Mumbai chefs to follow on Instagram]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ranveer Brar. Pic courtesy/&nbsp;Ranveer Brar Instagram accountMumbai's love affair with food found new horizon with time. Thanks to these celebrated chefs, who widened the city's culinary picture with their experiments and innovative cooking. Here goes the names:1. Ranveer Brar: An Indian chef, TV host, food judge, and food stylist, Ranveer Brar is a popular name in the culinary world. Ranveer Brar is known the share simple recipes in the easiest steps ever. His new all-vegetarian offering hou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-5-mumbai-chefs-to-follow-on-instagram/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jun 2017 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-5-mumbai-chefs-to-follow-on-instagram/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paint what you eat at a food illustration workshop in Doolally Taproom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guests create illustrations of House FriesDo you scramble to pick up your smartphone and capture a dish placed in front of you for your Instagram feed? This Saturday, if you drop in at Doolally Taproom and spot their popular crisp House Fries served with Bhut Mayo and Mango Salsa, reach out for a paintbrush and watercolours instead of popping a chip in your mouth. The microbrewery is hosting the second edition of a food illustration workshop, which will be conducted by Biebek Das.<br />
Biebek Das"Sk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/paint-what-you-eat-at-a-food-illustration-workshop-in-doolally-taproom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2017 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/paint-what-you-eat-at-a-food-illustration-workshop-in-doolally-taproom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai restaurants go ready with monsoon special menu cards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chota bites at Desi DeliNo offence, monsoon is the best time to have pakodas. You can simply keep aside your diet mantras and munch some hot crispy pakodas in the city where it rains like cats and dogs. Here are four Mumbai restaurants that have come up with some monsoon special dishes that will make you fall in love with the rains again...<br />
Chicken popcorns at&nbsp;The Bar Stock ExchangePopcorn Chicken Tikka at The Bar Stock Exchange: If you are a beer lover, then your plan for pakodas is sorte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-restaurants-go-ready-with-monsoon-special-menu-cards/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2017 10:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-restaurants-go-ready-with-monsoon-special-menu-cards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Pune's outlet now at BKC promises the flavours of Brazil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mix Grill'A meeting ground for bohemians to wander. For poets to wonder. For musicians to sing and people to make merry. For revolutionaries to conspire, and for you to inspire&hellip;' reads the menu at Boteco, BKC's latest entrant that comes down from Pune. On a damp Sunday afternoon, we spot none of the above. Instead, music from forks and knives clanking against the plates fills our ears as we sit in the company of expats tucking into meat-laden Brazilian fare that comes out of the kitchen,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-punes-outlet-now-at-bkc-promises-the-flavours-of-brazil/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2017 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-punes-outlet-now-at-bkc-promises-the-flavours-of-brazil/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: British pastry chef Graham Hornigold comes to BKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Graham Hornigold with Black Forest at Yauatcha, BKC. Pics/Suresh KarkeraWith over 20 years of experience in whipping up exceptional desserts across the world, you'd expect British pastry chef Graham Hornigold to step out of the kitchen laden with macarons and gateaux. But the first item he brings to our table at Yauatcha is a bowl of chilli sauce. "Dessert trials at all our restaurants are conducted with the sauce because it's Chinese cuisine. If the spice still lingers in your mouth after]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-british-pastry-chef-graham-hornigold-comes-to-bkc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2017 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-british-pastry-chef-graham-hornigold-comes-to-bkc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Indian Ocean to perform at a pop-up restaurant this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[This June, Mumbai is going to get its most noble live music, the best ever craft beers and some fantabulous food palates under one umbrella. Because, The Finch Restaurant and Bar in Andheri (E) is going to unlock a new side of the city on June 29. From popular music bands to budding singers, The Finch will provide a vibrant stage to artists and keep alive the spirits of Mumbaikars. Concert-quality live music, European, Oriental and Indian cuisines, and premium and crafted beverages can be savour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indian-ocean-to-perform-at-a-pop-up-restaurant-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indian-ocean-to-perform-at-a-pop-up-restaurant-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Savour authentic flavours from Kashmir at Goregaon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kong PhirniIf you sign up for home cook Jasleen Marwahs Kashmiri pop-up this weekend, expect a spread featuring many a meaty delight. A glass of freshly prepared Chaas will whet your appetite for the feast that follows. Start off with an appetiser of Tabakh Maaz (slow-cooked mutton ribs), served with Mutton Shorba and Muji Chetein (radish chutney).<br />
Jasleen MarwahFor the main course, you can sample dishes like Rogan Josh, the aromatic mutton stew that is a mainstay in a Kashmiri wazwan; Matschga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-authentic-flavours-from-kashmir-at-goregaon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-authentic-flavours-from-kashmir-at-goregaon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Is this new Andheri eatery worth a visit? Find out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spicy Rock Chicken FingersThe country may be discussing the reproductive prowess of peacocks, but we have our eye on a different bird. A finch, to be specific.The small bird, known for its colourful plumage, is nesting in Andheri (E) at The Finch Restaurant and Bar that will open its doors this Thursday.Finch comes from the house of Plutusone Hospitality Pvt Ltd, and the focus is craft beer, live music and world food. They haven't started brewing yet, so we focus on the other two aspects.<br />
Lamb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-is-this-new-andheri-eatery-worth-a-visit-find-out/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-is-this-new-andheri-eatery-worth-a-visit-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Sign up for an authentic Kerala home dining experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[AviyalIf you're looking to tuck into authentic fare from Kerala like appams, stew and avial, there's a good chance you won't find what you're looking for at city restaurants. Sign up, instead, for a South Indian home dining experience with Authenticook.The meal will be hosted by home cook Deepa Vinod. The first course will feature Idiyappam or string hoppers paired with Vegetable Stew. Next, you can tuck into Aviyal, Coconut Dosa, and the healthy Adai Dosa. There are interesting accompaniments]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sign-up-for-an-authentic-kerala-home-dining-experience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Jun 2017 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sign-up-for-an-authentic-kerala-home-dining-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Traditional Parsi cuisine delivered to your doorstep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Papeta Par EeduMeet Eedu. Eedu is delicious. Eedu mixes with everyone - potatoes, tomatoes, salli. Eedu understands. Eedu is not pricey. Be like Eedu.Or try eating one.We did, by ordered wholesome Papeta Par Eedu and other Parsi dishes from Billimoria's Ghernu Bhonu. The month-old delivery service in Versova has a small sit-down space, and delivers across the city. We placed an order a day in advance (necessary for certain dishes) and awaited our Parsi feast.Papeta Par Eedu (Rs 175), the tradit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-traditional-parsi-cuisine-delivered-to-your-doorstep/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Jun 2017 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-traditional-parsi-cuisine-delivered-to-your-doorstep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipe of the week: Amrut ki Subzi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amrut ki Subzi. Pic courtesy/YouTubeDoes it sound weird to prepare a spicy dish out of ripe fruits? Though the concept sounds different and some foodies might stay put from it, yet they will keep on licking their fingers once the unusual &lsquo;subzi&rsquo; comes in a plate. This week we bring to you one such unusual spiced vegetarian dish called &lsquo;Amrut ki Subzi&rsquo;. All you need are ripe guavas and common Indian spices to make the delicacy. Here is how can turn ripe guavas into a tang]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/recipe-of-the-week-amrut-ki-subzi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2017 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/recipe-of-the-week-amrut-ki-subzi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Return to eating and cooking in a leaf]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we talk of eating out of a leaf, the first image to crop into our heads is a meal at a traditional south Indian restaurant. Even as that continues to be the norm, and a much-loved one at that, chefs appear to be getting playful with the concept of serving dishes on a leaf. The banana leaf still rules, albeit in more unconventional forms, but also coming into play are vine leaves, the pan leaf and the lotus leaf too. While a leafy background makes the plate all the more photogenic, leaves ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-return-to-eating-and-cooking-in-a-leaf/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2017 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-return-to-eating-and-cooking-in-a-leaf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Try out the domesticated version of hay cooking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pic/Datta KumbharHay cooking is an ancient technique that has its origins in the villages of Goa. Primarily an outdoor procedure, it involves wrapping the ingredients in a banana leaf, or silver foil, and putting it under a bundle of hay and setting the bundle on fire. The method is employed especially while cooking sardines, a popular sea food choice in Goa, and mackerel, crab, lobster, prawns and vegetables like cauliflower, mushroom and baby potato. In contemporary times, hay cooking has tur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-try-out-the-domesticated-version-of-hay-cooking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Jun 2017 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-try-out-the-domesticated-version-of-hay-cooking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Top three restaurants picks of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[POH, Lowerl Parel1. POH: This is a new Pan-Asian fine dine comes to Lower Parel, serving food that is at once soulful and dramatic, and unlike anything you've tried before. Crispy Banana Blossom Salad, Lamb 'Foie Gras' Gyoza, Lamb Shank in Masamman Curry, and a vodka-based cocktail will elevate your mood at this Lower Parel eatery. The food is high on technique, and your expectations for the meal will reach sky high the moment you start tucking your tummy with cocktails and starters. From &lsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-top-three-restaurants-picks-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Jun 2017 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-top-three-restaurants-picks-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avid bikers recommend food haunts around Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr Aparna Bandodkar.&nbsp;Illustrations/Uday MohiteEedu lovers unite<br />
At Parsi Da Dhaba, Mumbai-Gujarat Highway<br />
Established in 2009, Parsi Da Dhaba is a popular stopover for travellers heading to Gujarat. The restaurant offers traditional eats, including Patra Ni Machhi, Mutton Dhansak and Parsi Poro, a Bawa version of the omelette - cooked on woodfire - along with the frothy and milky Doodh Na Puff, which help you cool down after a two-hour drive."Though heavy on the pocket [an omelette costs R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/avid-bikers-recommend-food-haunts-around-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2017 08:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/avid-bikers-recommend-food-haunts-around-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New cafe in Bandra serves nutritious and healthy fare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coconut Chia BowlYou know they mean business when the owner of Bandra's new health food cafe arrives for a tasting straight after a session at the gym. Restaurateur Suren Joshi, the man behind Pali Village Cafe wants to promote clean eating, a mantra he lives by, at I Think Fitness Cafe (ITFC). We can't help but smirk at the irony that the location housed a doughnut chain before.The cafe serves as a gastronomic extension to his chain of gyms by the same name. Joshi tells us that he believes in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-cafe-in-bandra-serves-nutritious-and-healthy-fare/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2017 07:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-cafe-in-bandra-serves-nutritious-and-healthy-fare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Slurp on the Iftari staple at the best falooda joints in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Earthy flavours<br />
Special Rabdi FaloodaAn iconic haunt that has been flattered by several duplications of its name across the city is the 55-year-old Yaadgar Cold Drink House in Bandra. Known for its non-synthetic, &lsquo;no non-veg&rsquo; taste enhancers, the falooda gets its earthy notes from the rabdi prepared on coal. White Rose ('110), made using extracts from the fragrant flower, is a popular item on the menu. The outpost, for the month of Ramzan, has also introduced Rabdi-Malpua dessert At]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/slurp-on-the-iftari-staple-at-the-best-falooda-joints-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Jun 2017 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/slurp-on-the-iftari-staple-at-the-best-falooda-joints-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Enjoy traditional Portuguese fare at this Fort eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chorizo Poee. Pics/Bipin KokateIf you have been to Goa or hail from the sunshine state, you've likely eaten poee - a versatile bread that is soft, fluffy and airy inside, with a crusty exterior. Made with wheat flour and bran, it can be used to mop up curries, or stuffed with choris.This weekend, you can sample this soft poee, brought in from Goa, at a festival called Porto and Poee, at The Local. "We are doing this for Sao Joao Festival (feast of St John), which is celebrated in a big way in P]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-enjoy-traditional-portuguese-fare-at-this-fort-eatery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-enjoy-traditional-portuguese-fare-at-this-fort-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guilt-free makhana now available in wasabi, jaggery, and peri-peri flavours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Makhana, also called fox nuts or lotus seeds, has been creating quite a buzz as a guilt-free snack. But the humble, non-cereal grown in the stagnant water of wetlands, tanks, ponds and ditches, caught our eye in a different avatar when we spotted it at a supermart recently. Though there are many flavours and brands of the 'super food' available, Divinutty's assortment of makhana flavours in jars stood out on the display shelf. Our favourite picks were the wasabi, jaggery and sesame flavours.This]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/guilt-free-makhana-now-available-in-wasabi-jaggery-and-peri-peri-flavours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2017 13:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/guilt-free-makhana-now-available-in-wasabi-jaggery-and-peri-peri-flavours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Sample Gujarati food with a twist at Kala Ghoda]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mira Manek with The Pantry's executive chef Subhash Shirke at Colaba market. Pics/Shadab Khan"Wow, the tindora is huge. We get tiny ones in London," says Mira Manek in a polished accent, referring to the fist-sized ivy gourds in Gujarati. We're in Colaba market on a balmy morning. Passers-by throw curious glances, but the 34-year-old British-Indian chef and author of the recently published cookbook, Saffron Soul, is unfazed.That's because she has been visiting India since she was a teenager. "M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-gujarati-food-with-a-twist-at-kala-ghoda/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2017 08:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-gujarati-food-with-a-twist-at-kala-ghoda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Words of an Australian chef on Bombay Duck and fresh produce]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Scott Pickett; Pics/ Pradeep DhivarDressed in his chef's whites, Scott Pickett strolls down Bandra's Pali market. Around him, motorists and drivers drum up a cacophony of horns. But Pickett, author and a Two Hat Victorian chef, is enjoying it all. "I had gone out the other night to watch the cricket match and was amazed at the number of people on the street. This city is organised chaos&hellip; much like the inside of my mind," he laughs.Pickett is the owner of Estelle, ESP &ndash; Estelle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/words-of-an-australian-chef-on-bombay-duck-and-fresh-produce/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/words-of-an-australian-chef-on-bombay-duck-and-fresh-produce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blogger's idea of capturing food on a yellow plate was born in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sehgal took this picture of pav bhaji at Juhu Beach. Until then, he had been posting photographs shot from the top angle. This was the first atmospheric shot in his collection, and is among his most popular onesAt first glance, Himanshu Sehgal might strike you as an oddball when you see him pull out a yellow plate by a street food kiosk and ask to be served on it.But, the Delhi-based blogger has over 21,500 followers on Instagram who can't wait to double-tap on the next food photograph he uploa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bloggers-idea-of-capturing-food-on-a-yellow-plate-was-born-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bloggers-idea-of-capturing-food-on-a-yellow-plate-was-born-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Friends Jerry Pinto and Kiran Nagarkar bond over lunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is easy to tell that Jerry Pinto and Kiran Nagarkar are friends. They spend the whole lunch at Ankur in Fort, ribbing, and telling stories of each other that are 'off the record'. They sit next to each other, and on being separated (for want of a better picture), joke about the 'bourgeois morality' that is keeping them apart.This shared camaraderie helps us forget we are in the presence of two of the country's finest writers. Both have won the Sahitya Akademi Award; Pinto for his debut Em and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/friends-jerry-pinto-and-kiran-nagarkar-bond-over-lunch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2017 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/friends-jerry-pinto-and-kiran-nagarkar-bond-over-lunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Two Bohri home chefs offer a traditional Ramzan feast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farida KutianawalaTired of visiting the crowded Mohammed Ali Road and Bhendi Bazaar haunts for a Ramzan feast? Then, step into home chef Farida Kutianawala's Byculla home.Her Bohri thaal consists of fried and meaty Chicken Baida Roti, Mutton Bhuna Egg Roll and Bheja "The must-try dishes are Smoked Tandoori Raan, made by marinating the leg of lamb for 24 hours, cooking it on slow heat for two hours and smoking it for another 20 minutes.<br />
ThaalAnd the Mutton Nalli Nihari, to be had with Khamiri Ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-two-bohri-home-chefs-offer-a-traditional-ramzan-feast/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 12:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-two-bohri-home-chefs-offer-a-traditional-ramzan-feast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sushi and beyond: Top 5 must visit Japanese restaurants in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Japanese food is strongly associated with one name, and that is sushi. But, Japanese cuisine has got more to it than sushi. In a city like Mumbai, which is dominated by Indian dishes originating from Konkan and Malvan regions; it is difficult to find an authentic Japanese restaurant. If you are a sushi lover and want to travel deep into the Japanese culinary world, then check-in to these restaurants in Mumbai.1. Pa Pa Ya: Chic decor and contemporary style at this Lower Parel based restaurant wil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sushi-and-beyond-top-5-must-visit-japanese-restaurants-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 11:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sushi-and-beyond-top-5-must-visit-japanese-restaurants-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Why this Lower Parel fine dining restaurant is a must visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crispy Banana Blossom Salad. Pics/Sayyed Sameer AbediWe are going to come right out and say it. In the months to come, Kamala Mills' newest restaurant, POH, is going to be a force to reckon with. Owned by restaurateur Anjan Chatterjee's Speciality Restaurants, POH (Progressive Oriental House) has been brought to life by Chatterjee's son Avik, who is also responsible for giving us the teen magnet chain, Hoppipola.However, there's a stark difference between the two properties. It appears that wit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-lower-parel-fine-dining-restaurant-is-a-must-visit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Jun 2017 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-lower-parel-fine-dining-restaurant-is-a-must-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Why not try a risotto or cup of tea laced with tapioca pearls?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's easy to confuse sago with tapioca. Both are typically round, small, dry and opaque. When soaked and cooked, both become larger, translucent, soft and spongy. The only difference, however, is that while sago is made from palm tree starch, tapioca pearls are extracted from the starch of a plant named cassava. While the sago or sabudana continues to make it to our plates as delish khichdi and sinfully deep fried vadas, it's the counterpart that seems to have taken the fancy of city chefs."Tapi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-not-try-a-risotto-or-cup-of-tea-laced-with-tapioca-pearls/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2017 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-not-try-a-risotto-or-cup-of-tea-laced-with-tapioca-pearls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipe of the week: Grilled Pineapple with Spiced Caramel Sauce]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bowl of dessert is the perfect way to end your sumptuous meal. Dessert need not always be gulabjamun or rasgulla. In today&rsquo;s time, the concept of dessert has gone way ahead of traditional &lsquo;desi mithai&rsquo; and elements like fruits, whipped cream, dry fruits, cookies, yogurt have intruded into the sweet course. Some desserts are really easy to make and yummy to consume. If you want to explore the fruit side of dessert, then this post is going to be of utmost help.This week, we bri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/recipe-of-the-week-grilled-pineapple-with-spiced-caramel-sauce/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2017 09:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/recipe-of-the-week-grilled-pineapple-with-spiced-caramel-sauce/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: You needn't visit a bar to celebrate on World Martini Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Necessity is the mother of invention, they say. So, a couple of years ago, when bartender Binny Dadhwal was asked to make a martini at a friend's home, all the ammo he had at hand was some gin and a few green chillies with a bund of cilantro lying in the fridge. "I agreed, and to my surprise, it turned out to be a rich, potent drink," says Dadhwal, founder of Flaming Trio, a professional bartending company with operations in India, Thailand and Dubai. Since then, Dadhwal has experimented with wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-you-neednt-visit-a-bar-to-celebrate-on-world-martini-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2017 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-you-neednt-visit-a-bar-to-celebrate-on-world-martini-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This YouTube channel introduces recipes of Pathare Prabhu community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chimboricha Khadkhadla, Saranga fry, Bomblache Methkut are among Pathare Prabhu delicacies that Kalpana Talpade serves at her Borivli home. Pics/NIMESH DAVEOn a warm Sunday afternoon, Kalpana Talpade is seen playing host to around 12 strangers, who have gathered at her residence in Borivli East for a traditional Pathare Prabhu thali. When the 63-year-old mentions that Chimboricha Khadkhadla is on the menu, their eyes light up. One of the guests is quick to inform her that she had first seen the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-youtube-channel-introduces-recipes-of-pathare-prabhu-community/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Jun 2017 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-youtube-channel-introduces-recipes-of-pathare-prabhu-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 reasons why you should head to this iconic Dadar eatery before it shuts down]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last month, mid-day broke the news of Tambe Arogya Bhuvan, a pre-Independence era eatery in Dadar, calling it quits since Patil Niwas, the building in which it is housed, was to undergo redevelopment. "We will see about reopening when the time comes. For now, I would like to take some rest," says third-generation owner Hemamalini Tambe (70).We handpicked five iconic iconic items from their menu that you should try before the Dadar landmark disappears.Zunka Bhakri<br />
A hearty plate of Zunka Bhakri c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/5-reasons-why-you-should-head-to-this-iconic-dadar-eatery-before-it-shuts-down/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jun 2017 13:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/5-reasons-why-you-should-head-to-this-iconic-dadar-eatery-before-it-shuts-down/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Sample rustic Indian cuisine at this Bandra eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Panipuri ExplosionChef Amninder Sandhu cannot keep her hands still. She hovers around in the open air kitchen, checking on kebabs roasting on a grill, smoking food, and adding final touches to dishes. The executive chef of the upcoming restaurant and bar, Arth, she is helping us discover that it is possible to find the meaning of life in a good plate of food.On a rainy Mumbai evening, we seek comfort in melt-in-the-mouth Mutton Kakori Kebabs (Rs 425), with meat so tender, we want to whisper swe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-rustic-indian-cuisine-at-this-bandra-eatery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2017 08:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-rustic-indian-cuisine-at-this-bandra-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pizza gets rolled up: A Bandra joint is serving the Italian food in a cone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Service is quick, and the pizza cones are affordable. Pics/Shraddha UchilIf you're anything like us, you've mourned the lack of decent eating options off Linking Road. They're either affordable but not worth it, or they're too expensive.Into this polarised world comes a new eatery, The Conical Twist, which serves everyone's favourite junk food, pizza, in a convenient, to-go fashion -- cones.<br />
Chicken SupremeWhile pizza cones are not a novel concept, we like that The Conical Twist brings this con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/pizza-gets-rolled-up-a-bandra-joint-is-serving-the-italian-food-in-a-cone/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2017 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/pizza-gets-rolled-up-a-bandra-joint-is-serving-the-italian-food-in-a-cone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Attend a coffee and breakfast workshop in Mumbai this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The love for coffee knows no bounds! Be it summer, winter or monsoon, coffee is one of those beverages that can be sipped in any form throughout the year. From the traditional filter coffee to the modern day Mocha and Latte, coffee rejuvenates us in any form and keep us going.Mumbai gave birth to several new age coffee shops that have reinvented the drink while keeping its traditional form constant. The summer heat has killed us all and finally monsoon arrived to turn everything pleasant. The r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/attend-a-coffee-and-breakfast-workshop-in-mumbai-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 15:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/attend-a-coffee-and-breakfast-workshop-in-mumbai-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Savour flavours from Karwar, Karnataka at this Andheri pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicken Ghee Roast"Without fried fish and a good fish curry, there is no meaning to a Karwari meal," laughs Smita Deo, home chef and author of the cookbook, Karwar to Kolhapur Via Mumbai. Deo is busy adding final touches to an upcoming pop-up. Expectedly, it features a Rawsa Ambat (salmon cooked in a mild coconut curry), and Talel Sungta (fried prawns).<br />
Batato, Kele ani Vaingana Phodi"Since we are serving a thali, we want it to be sumptuous. So, we will include a chicken and mutton dish too," s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-flavours-from-karwar-karnataka-at-this-andheri-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-flavours-from-karwar-karnataka-at-this-andheri-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: How to pick the right fish to eat this monsoon]]></title><description><![CDATA[At Sassoon Dock, you will find varieties of local fish you didn&rsquo;t know existed. Pics/Datta KumbharDid you know that contrary to what you've been told, not all fish breed during the monsoon? And that there are several varieties you can enjoy during this season without the accompanying guilt?With the help of Know Your Fish (KYF), an initiative by marine researchers Pooja Rathod, Mayuresh Gangal and Chetana Purushotham, those living along the West Coast can figure out how to make responsible]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-how-to-pick-the-right-fish-to-eat-this-monsoon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Jun 2017 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-how-to-pick-the-right-fish-to-eat-this-monsoon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rush to this Mumbai bar that's offering booze at Rs 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bar Stock Exchange<br />
How about killing the mid-week blues in Mumbai with the cheapest booze deal ever? Mumbai&rsquo;s favourite Bar Stock Exchange has launched two new outlets in Dadar and Malad. And with the launch of the two outlets, the booze junction has hit a 10 on 10 score. The Bar Stock Exchange&rsquo;s Pune outlet also turned one.<br />
Bar Stock ExchangeNow this double bonanza calls for a celebration! To celebrate the success, all Bar Stock Exchange outlets across Mumbai and Pune are offering]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/rush-to-this-mumbai-bar-thats-offering-booze-at-rs-10/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 15:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/rush-to-this-mumbai-bar-thats-offering-booze-at-rs-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: 3 eating out options around the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mango maniaWho said mango is out of season? Treat yourself to Fried Mango Kung Pao Sauce with Fried Rice, Fried Mango with Shrimp and other traditional flavours of Sichuan made using mangoes.Till: June 16, 7.30 pm to 11.45 pm<br />
AT: Shanghai Club, ITC Grand Central, Parel.CALL: 9999005349Rainy day treats<br />
Enjoy the monsoon with a special monsoon tipplers' menu featuring Gadbad Kukkad, Nizami Kebab, Rangeen Baby Corn, Jalape&ntilde;o Cones, Bhuna Bhutta and cocktails like Mulled Toddy and Spiced Ale.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-3-eating-out-options-around-the-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-3-eating-out-options-around-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Zorawar Kalra goes cuisine agnostic]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zorawar Kalra.&nbsp;Pics/Suresh Karkera"They're beautiful, right? Go ahead, touch them," propositions Zorawar Kalra, his eyes glinting with child-like enthusiasm as he invites us to get a feel of the massive rock-cut stones that stud the walls of his soon-to-open outfit, Kode, in Kamala Mills. The restaurateur sent a team to a quarry near Udaipur in Rajasthan to source 40 tonnes of these marvellous pieces.<br />
A wall with stone sourced from RajasthanTokyo-based architect Masafumi Sanada has juxtapo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-zorawar-kalra-goes-cuisine-agnostic/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jun 2017 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-zorawar-kalra-goes-cuisine-agnostic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Monsoon snacks get a makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reddy's Popcorn ChickenReddy's Popcorn Chicken<br />
When you're at Monkey Bar, order a cone of the golden, crunchy Reddy's Popcorn Chicken, which is a massive improvement on the stuff KFC doles out. "This Andhra-inspired dish is an ode to the classic chicken pakora and South Indian flavours, driven by ingredients like coconut, mustard and curry leaves," says chef Kuldeep Bharani. These bite-sized morsels make for delicious nibbles along with a cocktail.AT: Summerville, Junction of 14th &amp; 33rd Ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-monsoon-snacks-get-a-makeover/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-monsoon-snacks-get-a-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New delivery services offers pork delights]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vietnamese Mini Meal includes Vietnamese pork sausage, caramelised pork and riceIf you consider yourself a porkaholic, Hokus Porkus' Piggy Bag is the perfect treat.The venture is a collaborative effort by home chefs Rhea Mitra-Dalal of Euphorhea's Kitchen, Subhasree Basu of Hungry Cat Kitchen, Madhumita Pyne of Insomniac Cook, and Gitika Saikia of Gitika's Pakghor. Their delivery service gives you a chance to sample the four chefs' pork specialties, including Goan Choriz Pulao, Pumpkin Pork Cur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-delivery-services-offers-pork-delights/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2017 12:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-delivery-services-offers-pork-delights/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Let's welcome the rains with these cocktails on a stick]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chocolate Jameson GolaritaThe humble golas get a Jameson boost in this drink. The chocolate-flavoured drink has ice lollies dunked in whisky. "Golas have been a favourite among Mumbaikars for the longest time. nowadays, bartenders are open to experimenting with cocktails and so, we wanted to bring an old favourite to the masses in a unique way," says bartender Jack Jagwan.At True Tramm Trunk, VL Mehta Road, JVPD, Juhu. Time 6.30 pm to 1.30 am Call 7738993360 Cost '350Kala Khatta JamThis drink ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-lets-welcome-the-rains-with-these-cocktails-on-a-stick/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Jun 2017 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-lets-welcome-the-rains-with-these-cocktails-on-a-stick/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Indulge in Peruvian-Mexican cuisine at Lokhandwala]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interiors. Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi"He looks familiar. Isn't he the guy who plays Yuvraj Singh in that MS Dhoni biopic?" our dining companion wondered when we spotted the gentleman behind the billing counter at TST Pollo A La Brasa. Later, we learnt that he indeed is Bollywood actor Herry Tangiri, who essayed the role of the left-handed batsman, appeared in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and also stars in the recent release, Behen Hogi Teri. Teaming up with Sumit Singh Sandhu and Yuvraj Singh Toor, Tang]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-peruvian-mexican-cuisine-at-lokhandwala/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Jun 2017 12:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-peruvian-mexican-cuisine-at-lokhandwala/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recipe of the week: Khatta Meetha Methi Chicken]]></title><description><![CDATA[Khatta Meetha Methi ChickenIf you are a foodie and non-vegetarian fare is an all time favourite, then you must be in love with anything and everything about chicken. After a stressful week juggling with words and number at work, all you need is a relaxing weekend over some good food and television shows. But, are you bored of ordering restaurant food at home over weekends? Well, this time enjoy your weekend with home-cooked food. Try something &lsquo;desi&rsquo;, which can be cooked at the comf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/recipe-of-the-week-khatta-meetha-methi-chicken/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2017 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/recipe-of-the-week-khatta-meetha-methi-chicken/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Look beyond breast and thigh: How eateries experiment with poor-class meat cuts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beef eating rules in India are hazy under a blur of political upheaval, and food experts say we have testing times ahead. In a parallel world, professionals and home chefs in the city are focusing on zero wastage of an animal or bird, and pushing the concept of nose to tail which involves consuming the offals and off cuts of any meat, whether buffalo, pig, goat or chicken.Gresham Fernandes, culinary director at Impresario, in Mumbai, says a lot of people are converting to non-vegetarian food, an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/look-beyond-breast-and-thigh-how-eateries-experiment-with-poor-class-meat-cuts/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2017 12:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/look-beyond-breast-and-thigh-how-eateries-experiment-with-poor-class-meat-cuts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Replace bacon strips and pork lard with sugarcane sticks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pomfret on a bed of sugar cane sticksIt was at his home kitchen, quite by accident, that chef Jerson Fernandes stumbled on the rather off-beat procedure of sugarcane-bed cooking. "I had a few guests over for dinner. On the menu, was grilled pomfret, cottage cheese steaks and other meat cuts. Keeping any protein juicy is hard without a moisturising agent such as bacon strips, animal fat or pork lard. But, I had to stay clear of pork, which is why I needed a vegetarian moisturising agent. That&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-replace-bacon-strips-and-pork-lard-with-sugarcane-sticks/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Jun 2017 11:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-replace-bacon-strips-and-pork-lard-with-sugarcane-sticks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Top 3 restaurant picks of the week]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Jeon:&nbsp;From a curry leaves-laced iteration to one that eschews arborio in favour of gobindobhog rice, the Risotto is being re-imagined by this Mumbai restaurant. Venice to Lucknow Risotto is that fusion meal that brought together two countries under one roof in Jeon. The rice used is basmati and arborio in equal quantities, which is delicately flavoured with Awadhi spices like mace, dried rose petals and green cardamom, and then scented and soaked with Merlot. The risotto comes topped]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-top-3-restaurant-picks-of-the-week/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jun 2017 14:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-top-3-restaurant-picks-of-the-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Charcoal, carbon and coconut shells add flavours to plates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pics/Datta Kumbhar, Sayyed Sameer AbediFace threats in a cone<br />
Dig into Black Triple Threat Ice Cream where activated charcoal is added to orange-infused chocolate ice cream, and waffle cone. It comes topped with Nutella, dark chocolate flakes and whipped cream. Interestingly, the ingredient doesn't take away from the flavour but adds a grainy texture and a cool, jet black hue to the ice cream.<br />
TIME: 12 pm to 1.30 am<br />
AT: Icekraft outlets in Oshiwara, Chembur, Mulund and Seawoods.<br />
COST: Rs 215 on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-charcoal-carbon-and-coconut-shells-add-flavours-to-plates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-charcoal-carbon-and-coconut-shells-add-flavours-to-plates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embark on a Ramzan photo tour at iconic Mohammed Ali Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aroma of slow-cooked meat and grilled kebabs wafting through the air, while the bright green minarets of the Minara Masjid stand tall, overlooking the streets bustling with vendors at dusk, are just some of the experiences you can take home from a Ramzan-special photo walk organised by Photo Konnect.It offers a tour of Mohammed Ali Road through the neighbourhood's food, culture and history. The walk will be led by experienced photographer Mulchand Dedhia, who will brief the participants on p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/embark-on-a-ramzan-photo-tour-at-iconic-mohammed-ali-road/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 09:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/embark-on-a-ramzan-photo-tour-at-iconic-mohammed-ali-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embark on a Ramzan photo tour at iconic Mohammed Ali Roa]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aroma of slow-cooked meat and grilled kebabs wafting through the air, while the bright green minarets of the Minara Masjid stand tall, overlooking the streets bustling with vendors at dusk, are just some of the experiences you can take home from a Ramzan-special photo walk organised by Photo Konnect.It offers a tour of Mohammed Ali Road through the neighbourhood's food, culture and history. The walk will be led by experienced photographers, Aslam Sayaid and Mulchand Dedhia, who will brief th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/embark-on-a-ramzan-photo-tour-at-iconic-mohammed-ali-roa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 05:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/embark-on-a-ramzan-photo-tour-at-iconic-mohammed-ali-roa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charcoal, carbon and coconut shells add flavours to plates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pics/Datta Kumbhar, Sayyed Sameer AbediFace threats in a cone<br />
Dig into Black Triple Threat Ice Cream where activated charcoal is added to orange-infused chocolate ice cream, and waffle cone. It comes topped with Nutella, dark chocolate flakes and whipped cream. Interestingly, the ingredient doesn't take away from the flavour but adds a grainy texture and a cool, jet black hue to the ice cream.<br />
TIME: 12 pm to 1.30 am<br />
AT: Icekraft outlets in Oshiwara, Chembur, Mulund and Seawoods.<br />
COST: Rs 215 on]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/charcoal-carbon-and-coconut-shells-add-flavours-to-plates/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 05:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/charcoal-carbon-and-coconut-shells-add-flavours-to-plates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Australia chefs to present a slice of food and music tonight in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Darren Middleton (left) with Clayton Donovan. Pics/Shadab KhanIt all started with a jaaning tree for chef Clayton Donovan, who grew up on the mid-north coast of New South Wales, home to the Australian Aboriginal tribes of Gumbaynggirr and Bundjalung. "I would climb the tree and forage for its fruit as a child," says the Nambucca Valley-based chef, who grew up watching his aunt cook native Aboriginal food. "But my mom would make me travel across the world with her recipe books. One day it would]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/australia-chefs-to-present-a-slice-of-food-and-music-tonight-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 05:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/australia-chefs-to-present-a-slice-of-food-and-music-tonight-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 5 easy-to-make Gujarati snacks that find a place in Mumbai eateries too]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mumbai shares a quintessential bond with its neighbour Gujarat. The proximity of Maharashtra and Gujarat has led to several aspects of Gujarati culture, cuisine, and tradition influence Mumbai life.Food forms an intrinsic part of Gujarat&rsquo;s age-old tradition. The aroma of ghee, spices, art of cooking traditional food, and flavours of sweetmeats, make Gujarati cuisine a great pleasure. The cuisine primarily comprises of vegetarian dishes and Gujaratis excel at the art of using everyday veget]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-5-easy-to-make-gujarati-snacks-that-find-a-place-in-mumbai-eateries-too/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2017 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-5-easy-to-make-gujarati-snacks-that-find-a-place-in-mumbai-eateries-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: 3 new menus to try around the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[A scented meal<br />
Enjoy a sensory dining experience curated by chef Roberto Zorzolli, where you can pair edible distilled fragrances made from Italian herbs with dishes like Tagliolini Pasta with Lamb and Wild Mushroom Ragout, Potato Gnocchi and Chilean Sea Bass Steak with Eggplant.Time June 4, 6.30 pm to 11 pmAt Romano's, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar, Andheri (E).Call 28538661Mad about mangoes<br />
Get your fill of luscious mangoes before the summer ends. Head to a dessert festival to find the king of frui]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-3-new-menus-to-try-around-the-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2017 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-3-new-menus-to-try-around-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Bandra's new eatery will offer menu based on oceans of the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ginger Wine Crab"MY home in Kundapur faces a beach. So, every morning, we would head to the sea to catch fish and have it for breakfast, lunch and dinner," laughs NT Poojari, regaling us with nuggets from his growing up years in a coastal town of Karnataka as we sip on a refreshing ginger laced gin cocktail they have called Brick (Rs 450). We're sitting at Fish N Bait, the restaurateur's latest venture under Shiv Sagar Food &amp; Resorts banner that opens next week in BKC, in the very building]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandras-new-eatery-will-offer-menu-based-on-oceans-of-the-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2017 07:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandras-new-eatery-will-offer-menu-based-on-oceans-of-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Here are some quirky eats from the city's hottest bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gosht and Sandalwood Mulayam Seekh Kebab<br />
Served up in whAt looks like an old coal clothes' iron, the quirkiness of these kebabs is further enhanced when you bite into them and discover their little secret -- sandalwood! The silken lamb seekh kebabs are flavoured with sandalwood, rose petals, ginger, and green chilli, and smoked with stone flower. They come with an accompaniment of dry fruit bakarkhani and fresh coriander jalape&ntilde;o chutney.<br />
At Razzberry Rhinoceros, Juhu Hotel, Juhu.<br />
Call 74]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-here-are-some-quirky-eats-from-the-citys-hottest-bars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 May 2017 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-here-are-some-quirky-eats-from-the-citys-hottest-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Treat yourself with cool shakes at The Freakshake Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salted Caramel FreakshakeIt appears like the overindulgent, overloaded, calorie-laden freakshakes are here to stay. An Australian import, this sugary drink-and-dessert mashup is essentially a milkshake topped with cream, cakes, sauces, sprinkles, chocolate and other sweets, usually served in mason jars. For the next two weeks, a city restaurant, 145 All Day Cafe and Bar in Kala Ghoda, is hosting a festival to pay tribute to this Instagram trend.The Freakshake Festival is set to be a treat for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-treat-yourself-with-cool-shakes-at-the-freakshake-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2017 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-treat-yourself-with-cool-shakes-at-the-freakshake-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Treat your tongues with cool freakshakes at The Freakshake Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salted Caramel FreakshakeIt appears like the overindulgent, overloaded, calorie-laden freakshakes are here to stay. An Australian import, this sugary drink-and-dessert mashup is essentially a milkshake topped with cream, cakes, sauces, sprinkles, chocolate and other sweets, usually served in mason jars. For the next two weeks, a city restaurant, 145 All Day Cafe and Bar in Kala Ghoda, is hosting a festival to pay tribute to this Instagram trend.The Freakshake Festival is set to be a treat for t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-treat-your-tongues-with-cool-freakshakes-at-the-freakshake-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2017 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-treat-your-tongues-with-cool-freakshakes-at-the-freakshake-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Indulge in German street fare in Bandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illustration/Ravi JadhavPicture this: At 1.30 pm, a colleague spots you heading out of office for a lunch break. Instead of greeting 'Good afternoon', s/he shouts, 'Mealtime!' Wonder why you need someone to remind you it's mealtime? It is because of this interesting ritual - in the corridors of Berlin's offices, it's common for co-workers to greet each other with a 'mahlzeit' (pronounced mal-zee-ite) during lunchtime or even when they spot someone enjoying a snack. Derived from the original 'ge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-german-street-fare-in-bandra/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 May 2017 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-german-street-fare-in-bandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New BKC eatery offers Japanese cuisine with a twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Vikram Khatri (left) and AD Singh. Pics/Milind SaurkarDon't you have to remove the price tags from the television sets?" AD Singh asks his manager. The managing director of Olive Group of restaurants, has just returned from a trip to New York, and has only now set his eyes on the finished product. Jetlag doesn't seem to have dimmed Singh's enthusiasm. Dressed in a crisp white shirt teamed with a light blue linen blazer, he admits that the final countdown to the launch date is usually the b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-bkc-eatery-offers-japanese-cuisine-with-a-twist/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 May 2017 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-bkc-eatery-offers-japanese-cuisine-with-a-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai's home chefs put video recipes to test]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roxanne Bamboat, food and travel blogger, tried the Lentils and Rice with Caramelised Onions recipe. Pic/Datta KumbharAs you scroll down your Facebook feed, the chances that a Tasty video pops up and your work routine comes to an absolute standstill are rather high. The average Tasty video is known for simplifying recipes, wherein the most complex dishes seem to be a breeze, and the end result is straight from a chef's table. But, is the Tasty recipe as fool-proof as it looks?We sent out a list]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbais-home-chefs-put-video-recipes-to-test/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 May 2017 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbais-home-chefs-put-video-recipes-to-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[20 things to in and around Mumbai from May 28 to June 3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Order of the day29 Monday<br />
A host to remember11 am: Hosting the perfect party may not be rocket science, but knowing the tips and tricks of the game can certainly come in handy. This workshop on dining couture addresses just what you need to know, covering the basics of hosting and the subtle art of table decor. Bid your party woes goodbye.<br />
Where: Tertullia, Ground Floor, Hotel Parkway, Shivaji Sea Face Road, Shivaji Park, Dadar<br />
Call: 8433853448<br />
Entry: Rs 2,50030 Tuesday<br />
Fresh dose of laughter<br />
8]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/20-things-to-in-and-around-mumbai-from-may-28-to-june-3/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 May 2017 05:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/20-things-to-in-and-around-mumbai-from-may-28-to-june-3/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These Mumbai eateries are repackaging nostalgia in cool new avatar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pics/Shadab Khan, Sneha Kharabe, Sameer MarkandeSodaBottleOpenerWala, BKC, is filled with vintage d&eacute;cor elements like sweet jars and a jukebox&nbsp;Nostalgia is having its moment in the sun. We witnessed a fine example of this last year, when Niantic released Pok&eacute;mon Go. Suddenly, kids and grown-ups could be found trying to 'catch' pocket monsters on the streets using their phones. For those who grew up playing Pok&eacute;mon, it was like reliving a fond childhood memory. For Gen Z]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/these-mumbai-eateries-are-repackaging-nostalgia-in-cool-new-avatar/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 May 2017 09:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/these-mumbai-eateries-are-repackaging-nostalgia-in-cool-new-avatar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fall in love with food at The Bhukkad Flea in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food, fun, and frolic are the three things that bind foodies and fun-lovers at Bhukkad Flee. An astounding food festival, Bhukkad Flea is one stop destination where you get to taste around 100 different food items at one platter.Food startups, exclusive homemade recipes, street food, Chinese cuisine, delicious starters, barbeque and awesome desserts along with good music and vivacious ambience make a day at the flee an enthralling one. At the end, what matters is good food that can fill our hung]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/fall-in-love-with-food-at-the-bhukkad-flea-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2017 12:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/fall-in-love-with-food-at-the-bhukkad-flea-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New European-themed kitchen home delivers yummy meals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Julius Dabre prepares the Roasted Vegetable Pizza. PICS/ SAMEER MARKANDEChef Julius Dabre runs a pretty neat kitchen. Trust us, we have been inside quite a few. With 17 years of experience across hotels in Mumbai, cruise liner kitchens and stints in New York, New Jersey and Germany, he gave it all up to start his kitchen. Dabre teamed up with Shivang Jha and Pratik Bhandari, who were also looking to set up a food service, and launched Jules European Kitchen. The home delivery service which laun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-european-themed-kitchen-home-delivers-yummy-meals/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2017 09:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-european-themed-kitchen-home-delivers-yummy-meals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Stacked! Quirkiest burgers in town]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pull of jackfruit<br />
Vegetarians, here is an alternative to the much-hyped pulled pork dishes. The Vegan Pulled Jackfruit Burger comes with tempered curry leaves, coconut, fried cashew nuts, and a plum and raw mango slaw. "Jackfruit can be used raw as well as ripe. When using the fruit, we decided to make the dish vegan, and add some South Indian influences," says Sean Pereira, F&amp;B manager.TIME: 11 am to 1 am<br />
AT: Woodside Inn, Colaba.<br />
CALL: 22025525<br />
COST: Rs 595<br />
Chef Akshay Kale prepares th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-stacked-quirkiest-burgers-in-town/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2017 08:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-stacked-quirkiest-burgers-in-town/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A two-month-old 'paisa vasool' eatery in Juhu for that 4 am craving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Midnight Bites. Pic/ Milind SaurkarLet's face it. There is a genuine shortage of VFM eating places after the clock strikes 12. Which is why we were curious when we heard about a new joint in Juhu Circle that called itself Midnight Bites. When we dropped by the shawarma, tandoor and sandwich eatery, we learnt that the shop stays open till 4 am.<br />
A staffer prepares Chicken ShawarmaThe tiny eatery opens at 7 pm and has no seating but plenty of steps to seat yourself in case you prefer to stay aroun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-two-month-old-paisa-vasool-eatery-in-juhu-for-that-4-am-craving/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2017 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-two-month-old-paisa-vasool-eatery-in-juhu-for-that-4-am-craving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet the Mumbai chef who teaches Malaika Arora to cook better]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef&nbsp;Rakhee VaswaniCordon Bleu-trained chef Rakhee Vaswani began her culinary journey at the young age of 11 and is now one of the most celebrated chefs in India.In an exclusive Facebook live with mid-day at her Palate Culinary Studio in western Mumbai suburb of Santacruz, Rakhee shares a fantastic bond with Bollywood diva Malaika Arora.Rakhee spoke about how Malaika is a regular visitor and has learnt various tricks from her. The chef also revealed that Malaika is a foodie who loves to co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/meet-the-mumbai-chef-who-teaches-malaika-arora-to-cook-better/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 May 2017 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/meet-the-mumbai-chef-who-teaches-malaika-arora-to-cook-better/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Kamala Mills in Lower Parel is a haven for foodies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illustration/Uday MohiteTamasha<br />
A New Delhi import, this spot is where you should head if you're looking for a place to unwind post work, and if you don't mind really loud music. The grub, which includes South Indian and coastal food, is nothing to write home about, but some of the cocktails are light and summery - try the rum-based Hemingway Daiquiri (Rs 465). They also have molecular cocktails. For those who enjoy dancing, Tamasha organises salsa nights every Thursday.Time: 12 noon to 1 am<br />
At]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-kamala-mills-in-lower-parel-is-a-haven-for-foodies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2017 08:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-kamala-mills-in-lower-parel-is-a-haven-for-foodies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craving for biryani? These Mumbai restaurants will make you drool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although Mumbai specializes in Maharashtrian cuisine along with Konkani flavours, yet the city shares an intrinsic bond with Hyderabadi and Lucknowi delicacies. Biryani forms an intrinsic part of north Indian food and Mumbai simply did justice in bringing the flavour of north to the heart of west. Here is a list of 10 Mumbai restaurants that serve lip-smacking biryani that are worth giving a shot. Take a look at the names:1. Lucky Restaurant: One of the oldest restaurants in Mumbai, Lucky Biryan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craving-for-biryani-these-mumbai-restaurants-will-make-you-drool/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2017 02:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craving-for-biryani-these-mumbai-restaurants-will-make-you-drool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: South Indian dishes served with a twist at Khar pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yam Vepuddu<br />
"If anyone messes with the traditional rasam podi (powder) recipe at home, my folks lose their mind," laughs chef Ashwin Ramachandran, when we confess our recent failed attempt at making rasam using an online recipe.Flanked by caricatures of lungi-clad men painted on the walls of SamBar Pub &amp; Kitchen, he shares the laborious process his mother undertakes every Sunday for the family to enjoy bowls of the comforting soupy concoction. It includes freshly grinding an aromatic rasam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-south-indian-dishes-served-with-a-twist-at-khar-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2017 09:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-south-indian-dishes-served-with-a-twist-at-khar-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 10 eateries where you can binge drink on a shoe-string budget]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bar Stock Exchange, Lower ParelThere are some blessed bars and eateries in Mumbai that do not need to add the 'happy hours' tag to keep you happy. Because, some legendary, shady, yet cool and hospitable bars and eateries in Mumbai have a 365 days pocket friendly bar menu to satisfy the thirst of budget folks and keep them happy 24*7. If you are looking for such filthy cheap bars and restuarants in the city, then here is the list for you.1. Caf&eacute; Ideal, Chowpatty: Located on Girgaum Chowpa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-10-eateries-where-you-can-binge-drink-on-a-shoe-string-budget/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 May 2017 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-10-eateries-where-you-can-binge-drink-on-a-shoe-string-budget/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Versova goes to the farmers' market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday is meant to be a day of rest and leisure. But, if you've been a part of the city's growing healthy-eating organic tribe, it is the day dedicated to farmers' markets. This weekend, yet another suburb in the city, Versova, will get its very own market.The Organic Farmers' Market Versova is being organised by Susan Diaz and Michaela Strobel of Harkat Studios. "The market is all about food, from seasonal farm produce to innovative creations. Depending on the response, we are planning on doing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-versova-goes-to-the-farmers-market/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2017 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-versova-goes-to-the-farmers-market/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Ami Shroff, Aneesha Bhasin talk all things alcohol over lunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ami Shroff and Aneesh Bhasin talk all things alcohol over lunch at Lima, BKC. Pics/Pradeep DhivarIt's a sweltering May afternoon, and Aneesh Bhasin is already at Lima when Ami Shroff arrives. Bhasin is the co-founder of Hipcask, a wine-focused smartphone app, and Shroff is among India's first female flair bartenders. Though actively involved in the country's beverage industry, the duo has never met before.Bhasin has been holding curated events at city bars and eateries, while Shroff is busy dev]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-ami-shroff-aneesha-bhasin-talk-all-things-alcohol-over-lunch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2017 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-ami-shroff-aneesha-bhasin-talk-all-things-alcohol-over-lunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Try these infused cocktails to take a break from regular ones]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pop itAlcoholic infusions are enjoying their moment under the spotlight, with everything from fruits to herbs making their way into infused drinks. The K-Pop at The Fatty Bao, however, takes the trend a step further by infusing whisky with our favourite movie snack -- popcorn. Making this cocktail even more oddball are the spicy wasabi syrup and Earl Grey bitters.At All outlets of The Fatty BaoCall 26005220 (Bandra) Cost '550Salad daysThe Rocket Martini, which will be on Indigo&rsquo;s new menu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-try-these-infused-cocktails-to-take-a-break-from-regular-ones/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2017 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-try-these-infused-cocktails-to-take-a-break-from-regular-ones/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Andheri delivery service offers a whiff of Assam]]></title><description><![CDATA[O' Tenga Fish Meal with Payox; Pic Courtesy/Anushruti BhatnagarThe first time we tasted Assamese food was at a friend's home. We instantly fell in love with the sour tenga, the fiery bhut jolokia pickle and watched, fascinated, as she cooked with bamboo shoots. Beyond that, savouring Assamese food in the city has been limited to a few pop-ups. So, it was with much excitement that we dialled O' Tenga, a new delivery space dedicated to just Assamese food, to place an order.The venture was started]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-delivery-service-offers-a-whiff-of-assam/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 May 2017 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-delivery-service-offers-a-whiff-of-assam/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: New BKC joint recreates New York City neighbourhood from 1960s]]></title><description><![CDATA[The bajra and ricotta gnudi comes with creamed Amaranth leaves and spinach tossed with toasted pine nuts and local greens velouteIn&Acirc;&#136;the 1960s, the East Village, a neighbourhood in the New York City borough of Manhattan became a center of counterculture, where writers like Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac and Truman Capote produced some of their celebrated works. Dotted with cafes and bookstores, the streets were known as much for their hippies as for their bibliophiles. Inspired by its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-bkc-joint-recreates-new-york-city-neighbourhood-from-1960s/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2017 10:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-bkc-joint-recreates-new-york-city-neighbourhood-from-1960s/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gordon Ramsay and I make a good team: Masterchef US contestant Avani Shah]]></title><description><![CDATA[Avani Shah with Gordon Ramsay on Masterchef US JuniorThe mere mention of Gordon Ramsay may be enough to make many nervous, but that's not the case with Avani Shah. Masterchef US Junior's youngest contestant, who turned 10 last month, has been going steady so far in the fifth season of the cooking reality show. Now, the Chicago resident is among the top 10 contenders for the Masterchef title &mdash; not an easy feat, especially under the hawk-eyed scrutiny of judge Ramsay. Shah, however, makes i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/gordon-ramsay-and-i-make-a-good-team-masterchef-us-contestant-avani-shah/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2017 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/gordon-ramsay-and-i-make-a-good-team-masterchef-us-contestant-avani-shah/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef Arina Suchde's tips on how to reduce wastage in cooking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Potato peel crisps.&nbsp;Pics/Nirav TrivediIn Arina Suchde's kitchen, watermelon season is the time for experimentation. The firm white rind of the melon, which most of us prefer to discard, finds creative use in her hands. The bland rind gets pickled or steps in as a substitute for cucumber in gazpacho preparations. Here, the white of the watermelon gets as much attention as the red.A trained chef and mixologist, Suchde is a new convert and a firm believer in the root-to-shoot discipline, in w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-arina-suchdes-tips-on-how-to-reduce-wastage-in-cooking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 May 2017 07:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-arina-suchdes-tips-on-how-to-reduce-wastage-in-cooking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sample East Indian flavours during a walk through Bandra's Bazaar Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lawrence D'Souza with guests at an earlier edition of the food walkEvery evening, Gilroy Nunes, a Bandra resident, sets up his stall, Lourdes Fast Food, near a grocery store on the narrow Bazaar Road. It offers a range of East Indian fare, including pickles and cutlets, seasoned with the ubiquitous bottle masala, prepared by his wife, Lourdes. In fact, the husband-wife duo ropes in women from Uttan to hand-pound the ingredients that go into the spice mix. Tomorrow evening, discover the quaint s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sample-east-indian-flavours-during-a-walk-through-bandras-bazaar-road/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2017 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sample-east-indian-flavours-during-a-walk-through-bandras-bazaar-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Indulge in five different variations of the shami kebab]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Bhairav SinghHow the Shami Kebab earned its name makes for an interesting culinary anecdote. The earliest kebab in history is believed to have been made in South Asia using beef mixed with chana dal. &ldquo;The first khansama who made it went by the name Shami, and thus the name stuck,&rdquo; shares chef Bhairav Singh of Kebab Korner at InterContinental. A server places three chutneys, Galka (made from sweetened raw mango and black cumin), Walnut and Mint to be had with the shamis that are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-five-different-variations-of-the-shami-kebab/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2017 06:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-five-different-variations-of-the-shami-kebab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A new delivery service in Bandra is offering healthy bites in boxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tex Mex Stuffed ZucchiniEating in appears to be the new eating out. The last few months have seen a slew of delivery-only places offering delicious home dining options -- Awadh biryani, thukpa, boozy desserts and dim sums besides the usual burgers, Indian tandoori fare. The newest kid on the block is Brown Rice Box (BRB) in Bandra, a delivery-only place offering healthy food. It made sense ordering lunch from here, to counter the effects of a week of indulgent eating.BRB's delivery is restricted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-new-delivery-service-in-bandra-is-offering-healthy-bites-in-boxes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2017 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-new-delivery-service-in-bandra-is-offering-healthy-bites-in-boxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Exotic flavours of Latin America comes to the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[ArepasTo many of us, Latin American cuisine comprises food from just one region - Mexico. However, the region is filled with culinary inspiration, from the tropical flavours of Jamaica, to the starch-heavy cooking from Peru.Next weekend, home chef Rachana Shah Sony will whip up a few dishes from the continent, in an all-vegetarian avatar, at a pop-up presented by home dining venture Commeat."My aunt lives in Jamaica. Over the last couple of years, she had been sharing authentic recipes with me.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-exotic-flavours-of-latin-america-comes-to-the-city/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 May 2017 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-exotic-flavours-of-latin-america-comes-to-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai: Savour Anglo-Indian flavours at this pop-up in Khar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Railway Cauliflower CutletsFrom the corner of our eye, we spot a poster of Le Chat Noir, the legendary 19th-century French cabaret, framed on a wall in a candle-lit Andheri apartment. A Jazz melody plays in the background. Yet, our attention is focused on the medley of flavours that resident Ryan Stephen has orchestrated in a bowl comprising Mamma's Pepper Water, Buff Fry And Dry Doll. Each grain of steamed rice, layered with dry lentils (doll; from dal), comforts us with zesty flavours soaked]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-savour-anglo-indian-flavours-at-this-pop-up-in-khar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2017 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-savour-anglo-indian-flavours-at-this-pop-up-in-khar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai: Savour Anglo-Indian flavours at this pop-up in Andheri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Railway Cauliflower CutletsFrom the corner of our eye, we spot a poster of Le Chat Noir, the legendary 19th-century French cabaret, framed on a wall in a candle-lit Andheri apartment. A Jazz melody plays in the background. Yet, our attention is focused on the medley of flavours that resident Ryan Stephen has orchestrated in a bowl comprising Mamma's Pepper Water, Buff Fry And Dry Doll. Each grain of steamed rice, layered with dry lentils (doll; from dal), comforts us with zesty flavours soaked f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-savour-anglo-indian-flavours-at-this-pop-up-in-andheri/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 May 2017 06:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-savour-anglo-indian-flavours-at-this-pop-up-in-andheri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Goa restaurant known for its Southeast Asian cuisine to open in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pickled Tea Leaf SaladIf&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;it wasn't for Bawmra Jap's wife, the little culinary jewel in Goa that goes by the name Bomra's wouldn't have existed. After all, it was only after the chef followed his better half to India, that it all transpired."I trained to be a chef in London and was working at a restaurant there in 2003, when my wife decided to move here for an HIV-related project. Our plan was to stay in Goa for four years, until its completion. I was excited beca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/goa-restaurant-known-for-its-southeast-asian-cuisine-to-open-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2017 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/goa-restaurant-known-for-its-southeast-asian-cuisine-to-open-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Popular Goa restaurant to open in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pickled Tea Leaf SaladIf&acirc;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#136;it wasn't for Bawmra Jap's wife, the little culinary jewel in Goa that goes by the name Bomra's wouldn't have existed. After all, it was only after the chef followed his better half to India, that it all transpired."I trained to be a chef in London and was working at a restaurant there in 2003, when my wife decided to move here for an HIV-related project. Our plan was to stay in Goa for four years, until its completion. I wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-popular-goa-restaurant-to-open-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 May 2017 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-popular-goa-restaurant-to-open-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Bandra takeout joint offers inner calm in Buddha Bowl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bento BowlA medley of purple, yellow, green, red and brown hues danced in front of our eyes as we took the lid off of Bong Chong Buddha Bowl (Rs 390), half expecting a cute, laughing Buddha to pop up too. It had been sent over by a new takeout joint that opened in Bandra last weekend. Launched by foodpreneurs Jay Goradia and Dilip Lakhani, Buddha Bowl derives its name from the dish that has been hailed as one of the top food trends of 2017. Buddha bowls are presented in large-mouthed bowls fill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-takeout-joint-offers-inner-calm-in-buddha-bowl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 May 2017 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-takeout-joint-offers-inner-calm-in-buddha-bowl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai to host city's first ice cream show for pets and people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strawberry-chocolate ice cream rollAs the sweltering summers walk into the second week of May, we find ourselves reaching out to every kind of cooler there is. And, what can get cooler than ice cream? It's why Niraj Agarwal, founder of event management firm WeExpress Media Group, deemed it the perfect time host the city's first ice cream show. Expect to sample no less than 100 varieties of ice creams, some of which will be alcohol-infused, and some even for your furry best pal. The idea, at its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-to-host-citys-first-ice-cream-show-for-pets-and-people/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2017 12:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-to-host-citys-first-ice-cream-show-for-pets-and-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[French kiss: Mumbai to get a new French eatery called Slink &amp; Bardot]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interiors are essentially French, not overwhelmingly so. Pic/Sneha KharabeWe think French, and we think elegant, intricate but also, a space that comes with its own book of rules and requires you to tread cautiously. It's the latter half of the perception that Nick Harrison and Chef Alexis Gielbaum wanted to break with their cosy French nook, off Worli sea-face, mysteriously titled Slink &amp; Bardot.Under the mentorship and in partnership with acclaimed restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani, Harrison]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/french-kiss-mumbai-to-get-a-new-french-eatery-called-slink-amp-bardot/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2017 11:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/french-kiss-mumbai-to-get-a-new-french-eatery-called-slink-amp-bardot/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Want to try pizza on puri? Head to this stall in Borivli]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owner Paresh Sejpal at Pooja Ice bhel at Pai Nagar near Ganjawala garden in Borivli (W)It's a sweltering Tuesday and we are at Pooja Ice Bhel, a nondescript food stall in Pai Nagar, Borivli, where owner Paresh Sejpal is busy setting up his thela. We are here to sample the 45-year-old's self-proclaimed invention, the fuski. The term, Sejpal says, has its origins in an inside joke, among his assistants. The dish is essentially a pizza filling, served on sev puris with cheese sprinkled generously]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-want-to-try-pizza-on-puri-head-to-this-stall-in-borivli/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2017 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-want-to-try-pizza-on-puri-head-to-this-stall-in-borivli/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Four Mumbaikars share some lesser-known summer spreads]]></title><description><![CDATA[Joyee Mahanta and Priyangi Borthakur. Pics/Sneha KharabeAssamese: Poita bhat with aloo pitika<br />
In Assam, where Joyee Mahanta and Priyangi Borthakur of culinary venture O'Tenga hail from, this humble dish is often served as breakfast. "Poita bhat is made by soaking cooked rice overnight, and served the next morning by flavouring it using mustard oil, onion, green chilli and salt. You can also add egg to it. Fermenting the rice makes it more nutritious. It's a typical commoner's breakfast," says M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-four-mumbaikars-share-some-lesser-known-summer-spreads/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2017 07:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-four-mumbaikars-share-some-lesser-known-summer-spreads/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: 6 vegetarian restaurants that will please your palette and pocket]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you one of those hardcore non-vegetarians who think vegetarian food is bland and boring. Well, think again, at least when you are in Mumbai. The metropolis is a veritable treasure trove of veg cuisine.And for the uninitiated, vegetarian food is much more than paneer and potatoes. From contemporary to local, vegetarian restaurants in Mumbai are a Mecca for food lovers.Here are 6 such Mumbai restaurants that will surprise you with delectable fares at pocket-friendly rates.1. Vedge:&nbsp;This a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-vegetarian-restaurants-that-will-please-your-palette-and-pocket/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 May 2017 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-vegetarian-restaurants-that-will-please-your-palette-and-pocket/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Savour Delhi-style cuisine Andheri]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interiorsIf your soft, fluffy paratha is served with a chunky cube of butter. Do you a) Isolate the butter and use a tissue to dab off the paratha; b) Do a little jig, and generously lather the butter in every morsel. If you choose 'b', keep reading, because Indie Villa, a new restaurant in Andheri (W), serves up rich, soul-soothing, North Indian cuisine.It all started when Delhiite Siddhant Ahuja shifted to Mumbai. As he checked out the restaurants in the city, he craved for that 'Dilliwaa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-delhi-style-cuisine-andheri/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2017 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-delhi-style-cuisine-andheri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: This BKC pop-up will make you ditch your dabba]]></title><description><![CDATA[HummusWork in the Bandra-Kurla Complex neighbourhood and keen to give your daily dabba a break? Head to Khaane Bhi Do Yaaron, a lunch pop-up where you can gorge on food cooked by home chefs. The event has been conceptualised by Shagun Peerbhai and Tarang Mohnot, TYBA students at St Xavier's College, who are currently interning with Bombay Connect. Its co-working space at BKC is the venue for the event. "The idea is to help the home chef community display their skills and give the co-working com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-bkc-pop-up-will-make-you-ditch-your-dabba/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2017 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-bkc-pop-up-will-make-you-ditch-your-dabba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Bandra gets new travel-themed cafe]]></title><description><![CDATA[Banh Mi. Pics/Datta Kumbhar"I'he tried wild boar in Sindhudurg. It tastes delicious. I've also eaten frog and snake in Southeast Asia, and crow in Manipur," says Anurag Rane, about a list of bizarre eats from his travels. His smile is hidden under his bushy beard. Fortunately, none of these items are on the menu of The Bhookha Beirdo (beard for inspiration, really?), a new travel-themed caf&eacute; in Bandra that the ex-marketing executive launched along with fitness trainer Gitanjali Tandon. Bo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-gets-new-travel-themed-cafe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 May 2017 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-gets-new-travel-themed-cafe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Indian cuisine gets a Japanese and Italian overhaul in BKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's been a year since BKC restaurant Dishkiyaoon opened, and as part of its first anniversary celebrations, its menu has seen an overhaul. The new-look list features dishes that are Indian at heart, but fused with elements from two nations known for their culinary prowess - Italy and Japan. Unconventional? Yes. Does it work? Mostly, yes.It's filled with quirky dishes, with options for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Even the desserts have been given similar treatment, which means you get]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indian-cuisine-gets-a-japanese-and-italian-overhaul-in-bkc/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indian-cuisine-gets-a-japanese-and-italian-overhaul-in-bkc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Fancy having red ants for lunch?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Host and chef Karan Thakker learns to make Red Ant Chutney with the Siddis in Yellapur, KarnatakaSeveral members of the Siddi community, who migrated to India from East Africa between 15th and 19th century, reside in Yellapur, a small town in Karnataka, dotted with lush foliage and beautiful waterfalls. Back in the day, a local delicacy they enjoyed were Monitor Lizards. "The practice of killing and eating them is illegal now. So, we didn&rsquo;t have chipkali stew. Instead, I developed a taste]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fancy-having-red-ants-for-lunch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 07:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fancy-having-red-ants-for-lunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This new gastro bar in Bandra offers small plates and quirky drinks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jenna Ba. Pics/Sneha KharabeIt's not often that we spot a woman behind a bar in the city. So, our faces split into a wide grin as we watched in-house bar consultant Jenna Ba, who has worked at several London five-stars, deftly carving blocks from home-made ice slabs at the island bar in House Of Nomad. The new gastro bar, which opened last weekend, replaces the four-year-old Italian specialty restaurant, Maritime by San Lorenzo. Stripped of its earlier navy-and-vanilla avatar, the spacious venu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-new-gastro-bar-in-bandra-offers-small-plates-and-quirky-drinks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 May 2017 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-new-gastro-bar-in-bandra-offers-small-plates-and-quirky-drinks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Sign up for a four-course Bengali cuisine at Chembur outlet]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kathi rollsBengalis love their food. From fragrant Mutton Biryani to creamy Chingri Malai Curry, the cuisine is exceptionally rich in non-vegetarian offerings. That doesn't mean veggies are shunned. You can tuck into stuffed and fried brinjal in the form of a Begun Bhaja, or mop up Aloo Dum with a soft luchi (poori).If you'd like to sample some of these varied offerings from Kolkata and the rest of the state, head to Chembur for a Bengali home dining experience organised by Awestrich."We usually]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sign-up-for-a-four-course-bengali-cuisine-at-chembur-outlet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2017 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sign-up-for-a-four-course-bengali-cuisine-at-chembur-outlet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Kunal Vijayakar, Maria Goretti on why community cuisine is important]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maria Goretti. Pics/Sameer Markande&nbsp;"Tell him I'm waiting with a sharp knife," says a mock-stern Maria Goretti, sitting at It Happened In New York, as we inform her that Kunal Vijayakar is running late. But once he arrives, the knives are out of the window. They give each other a high-five for shared love of Kheema Pao from Good Luck Caf&eacute;, both salivate over the Kashmiri Wazwan of Aab Gosht and Gushtaba and concur that their community cuisine - East Indian and Pathare Prabhu, respect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-kunal-vijayakar-maria-goretti-on-why-community-cuisine-is-important/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2017 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-kunal-vijayakar-maria-goretti-on-why-community-cuisine-is-important/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Kunal Vijayakar, Maria Goretti on why community cuisine is important]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maria Goretti. Pics/Sameer Markande&nbsp;"Tell him I'm waiting with a sharp knife," says a mock-stern Maria Goretti, sitting at It Happened In New York, as we inform her that Kunal Vijayakar is running late. But once he arrives, the knives are out of the window. They give each other a high-five for shared love of Kheema Pao from Good Luck Caf&eacute;, both salivate over the Kashmiri Wazwan of Aab Gosht and Gushtaba and concur that their community cuisine - East Indian and Pathare Prabhu, respect]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-kunal-vijayakar-maria-goretti-on-why-community-cuisine-is-important/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2017 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-kunal-vijayakar-maria-goretti-on-why-community-cuisine-is-important/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Boozy date with books: The best micro libraries housed inside Mumbai bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;For books with brews<br />
When Harry Potter And The Cursed Child released last year, besides bookstores, many of the city's Potterheads also landed up at Doolally Taprooms across Mumbai. The craft brewery had acquired the book on the day of its release! The next time you drop in, grab an Apple Cider and savour a host of books - from mystery to non-fiction and graphic novels. "Our collection of Tintin and Asterix is a favourite at the Colaba outpost. Guests say it reminds them of their summer ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/boozy-date-with-books-the-best-micro-libraries-housed-inside-mumbai-bars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 May 2017 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/boozy-date-with-books-the-best-micro-libraries-housed-inside-mumbai-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: This chef has the perfect answer to Bandra's hotspot Candies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meat features prominently on the menu. Pics/Shraddha Uchil&nbsp;<br />
There's a reason young people prefer heading to Candies. The food is affordable and fills you up. But what if we told you there's something better waiting for you just around the corner? Say hello to Chef Aloo's, which serves delicious deli-style burgers, sandwiches and ready-to-eat meals at the same prices that Candies does.Coconut Pancakes<br />
Chef Aloysius D'Silva's latest venture, Chef Aloo's is a month old and occupies the same sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-chef-has-the-perfect-answer-to-bandras-hotspot-candies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 May 2017 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-chef-has-the-perfect-answer-to-bandras-hotspot-candies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: The Maharashtrian puranpoli gets a makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dahiwadkar's puran polis are ordered in bulk from abroadIn November 2015, when Thane resident Saurabh Dahiwadkar was considering launching a Maharashtrian food business, there were three items that he had shortlisted of which he had to choose one. "I thought of vada pav, but that's ubiquitous. The second was pithla made from chickpea flour along with bhakri prepared using jowar or bajri flour. But, it is a staple in Maharashtrian homes, so why would people buy from me?" he says.It was the puran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-maharashtrian-puranpoli-gets-a-makeover/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 May 2017 09:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-maharashtrian-puranpoli-gets-a-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: The khichdi finds a place at Mumbai's bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jhinga Khichdi.&nbsp;Pic/Sneha KharabeThis one's for those who want the best of both worlds - the good old comfort of home on their plates while relishing it in a restaurant ambience. The new and improved version of the khichdi appears to have struck that fine balance, thanks to a handful of chefs that like to get playful. From being braised with red wine, to being baked and laced with a variety of meat, herbs, spices one wouldn't commonly associate with the khichdi, the experiments have paid o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-khichdi-finds-a-place-at-mumbais-bars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 May 2017 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-khichdi-finds-a-place-at-mumbais-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai chefs using tender coconut in innovative preparations this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slices of summer<br />
The Tender Coconut and Fennel Ceviche at Radio Bar is prepared by simply soaking thin slivers of tender coconut in orange juice, pineapple juice and chilli. It is then dressed with fresh coriander fronds, lemon, coconut water, red chilli, edible flowers and fennel. "Coconut is available everywhere, but not used to its full potential," says lead chef Rohan D'Souza.AT: Guru Gangeshwar Marg, Khar (W).<br />
CALL: 9769355503<br />
COST: Rs 385Street grub, new avatar<br />
This Tender Coconut Pad Thai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-chefs-using-tender-coconut-in-innovative-preparations-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2017 10:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-chefs-using-tender-coconut-in-innovative-preparations-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai chef sets world record by making a 6.5-foot-tall Trimurti margarine]]></title><description><![CDATA[It took chef Devwrat Jategaonkar 10 days and three failed attempts to create the massive Trimurti sculptureTwo months ago, if you happened to be near the Arrivals section at the domestic airport in Santacruz, you would have spotted a massive, pristine sculpture of the Trimurti - a trinity of Brahma (creator), Vishnu (preserver) and Shiva (destroyer) staring at you from within a glass cabin. Almost 6.5 feet high and 8.5 feet wide, the life-size sculpture, on view for a month, was made of nothing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-chef-sets-world-record-by-making-a-65-foot-tall-trimurti-margarine/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2017 06:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-chef-sets-world-record-by-making-a-65-foot-tall-trimurti-margarine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tender coconut finds itself in host of innovative preparations across menus in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slices of summer<br />
The Tender Coconut and Fennel Ceviche at Radio Bar is prepared by simply soaking thin slivers of tender coconut in orange juice, pineapple juice and chilli. It is then dressed with fresh coriander fronds, lemon, coconut water, red chilli, edible flowers and fennel. "Coconut is available everywhere, but not used to its full potential," says lead chef Rohan D'Souza.AT: Guru Gangeshwar Marg, Khar (W).<br />
CALL: 9769355503<br />
COST: Rs 385Street grub, new avatar<br />
This Tender Coconut Pad Thai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/tender-coconut-finds-itself-in-host-of-innovative-preparations-across-menus-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2017 06:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/tender-coconut-finds-itself-in-host-of-innovative-preparations-across-menus-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take this big, fat beer trail across Mumbai for the choicest of brews]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Brit-style brewsTaste the pre-Victorian London in the chocolatey London Porter ('575) or try Double Stout 1698 ('750), a Kentish ale, brewed to celebrate the tercentenary of Britain&rsquo;s oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame.Time Until 12.30 amAt British Brewing Company, Oberoi Mall, Goregaon (E).Call 39698190For aam addictsWhile there are plenty of house brews on offer, celebrate summer with the newly-launched Pulp Fiction ('220), a refreshing, sweet and citrusy ale made using alphonso mangoes s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/take-this-big-fat-beer-trail-across-mumbai-for-the-choicest-of-brews/</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 May 2017 02:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/take-this-big-fat-beer-trail-across-mumbai-for-the-choicest-of-brews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: 6 ways eating out with kids can be made fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[Attend a carnival<br />
Take your kids to the Carnival at Mighty Small Caf&eacute;. The interiors here feature circus posters, the sitting area looks like a carousel, covered with a canopy. Even the dessert bar, Big Fat Treats, looks exactly like a carnival snack bar. And if your child is still restless, take him to Smaaash gaming area where he/she can play games like Snow Rush, Twilight Bowling, Finger Coaster, Dodge Ball and Super Keeper or bounce about in the Trampoline Park. The food on offer incl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-ways-eating-out-with-kids-can-be-made-fun/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2017 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-ways-eating-out-with-kids-can-be-made-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Hop into nostalgia at this new Bandra restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A game of hopscotch greets you at the entrance. Pics/Shraddha UchilNostalgia seems to have become the buzzword du jour, with advertisers feeding it to potential customers as though it's comfort food, and television shows like Stranger Things telling audiences that old-school is cool.<br />
Play a game of real-life Tetris at your tableIt is no surprise, then, that the trend has trickled down to the F&amp;B industry, too. The latest entrant to the big fat nostalgia party is Hopscotch, a new bar and bra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-hop-into-nostalgia-at-this-new-bandra-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2017 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-hop-into-nostalgia-at-this-new-bandra-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Hop into nostalgia at his new Bandra restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[A game of hopscotch greets you at the entrance. Pics/Shraddha UchilNostalgia seems to have become the buzzword du jour, with advertisers feeding it to potential customers as though it's comfort food, and television shows like Stranger Things telling audiences that old-school is cool.<br />
Play a game of real-life Tetris at your tableIt is no surprise, then, that the trend has trickled down to the F&amp;B industry, too. The latest entrant to the big fat nostalgia party is Hopscotch, a new bar and bra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-hop-into-nostalgia-at-his-new-bandra-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 May 2017 09:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-hop-into-nostalgia-at-his-new-bandra-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Learn to whip up French classics at an upcoming Powai workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[RatatouilleLoved the movie Ratatouille, and always wanted to learn how to replicate the famous dish? Now, you can actually take a shot at making the dish at an upcoming cooking workshop, Cuisiniez Avec Le Cuisinier, organised by Culinary Craft and Lingo Nest."This is a hands-on class where you will get to make three dishes. We're keeping the chef's identity a secret for now.<br />
Sajida KhanAs a bonus, there will be a French teacher who will to teach you basic French, and cooking terms and ingredien]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-to-whip-up-french-classics-at-an-upcoming-powai-workshop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2017 06:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-to-whip-up-french-classics-at-an-upcoming-powai-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Israeli cuisine on a platter at this Juhu pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twice Cooked EggplantWhen&acirc;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#136;you think of Israeli cuisine, one dish is likely to come to mind - hummus. However, modern Israeli cuisine comprises so much more. It is bursting with flavours of spices like za'atar, the crunch of vegetables in vibrant salads, and the aroma of freshly baked breads.Showcasing some of this diversity at her home this weekend is Leah Franqui, an Ashkenazi Jew from Philadelphia, who moved to Mumbai around two years ago. At the p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-israeli-cuisine-on-a-platter-at-this-juhu-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 May 2017 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-israeli-cuisine-on-a-platter-at-this-juhu-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Only '90s kids will recognise this pop star, now a chef in Mumbai!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Khorak-E-Gosht with a portion of rice. Pics/Datta Kumbhar"Iranians make haleem with honey since it's a winter breakfast staple. Try it with sugar," suggests Anaida Parvaneh, looking radiant in an off-shoulder floral dress, when we meet her at SodaBottleOpenerWala's (SBOW) newest outpost in Powai. She deftly mixes a spoonful of sugar with Irani Haleem (Rs 355). "Perfect," she says after a bite. That's our cue to try it.Anaida ParvanehThough a simple dish where the cinnamon-spiked slow-cooked lam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/only-90s-kids-will-recognise-this-pop-star-now-a-chef-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2017 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/only-90s-kids-will-recognise-this-pop-star-now-a-chef-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Learn to bake coffee time cakes at this workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coffee bakes and cakes<br />
11.30 am to 2 pm Join a baking class, titled Coffee Time Bakes with Anurita Ghoshal of Eighth by Anurita and Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters. Bake and take away Coffee Walnut Cake, Rosemary Orange Madeleines, Lemon Ricotta Poppy Seed Cake, and Buckwheat Coffee Nib Cookies.<br />
On: May 6<br />
At: Unit 20-22, Laxmi Woollen Mill, Shakti Mills Lane, Mahalakshmi.<br />
Log on to: insider.in<br />
Cost: Rs 2,200&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-to-bake-coffee-time-cakes-at-this-workshop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2017 07:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-to-bake-coffee-time-cakes-at-this-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: 3 new menus to try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cantonese cravings<br />
12 pm to 1 am Indulge in a six-course set menu featuring Crispy Duck Salad, Chinese Wild Mushroom Soup, Grilled Shanghai Dumpling, Braised Pork Belly With Truffle Sauce and Hakka Hand Pulled Noodles. End the meal with Coconut and Sago Semifreddo with Sea Salt.At: Hakkasan, Krystal Building, Waterfield Road, Bandra (W).Call: 26444444Cost: Rs 3,897 plus taxesA DIY primer<br />
12 pm to 1 am Are you a picky eater? Choose from a host of patties, toppings and sauces from a Do-It-Yourself]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-3-new-menus-to-try/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 May 2017 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-3-new-menus-to-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Chefs on what to avoid while dining at restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Anthony BourdainRecently, celebrity chef and TV&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;personality Anthony Bourdain released a list of his least favourite food trends, calling them "glaring, flashing red warning signs that tell you that you&rsquo;re in the wrong place." From truffle oil and kobe beef sliders to brunch - "a cynical way of unloading leftovers and charging three times as much as you ordinarily charge for breakfast" - made it to his list. We ask city chefs to hold up their red flags.<br />
Rishi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-chefs-on-what-to-avoid-while-dining-at-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2017 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-chefs-on-what-to-avoid-while-dining-at-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai 360: Your weekday goand do guidebook]]></title><description><![CDATA[MondayGuess who's Charlie?<br />
Watch senior actor Kiran Kumar's stage debut in Hindi play, Charlie 2. The thriller is about Chandermohan Nagar, a school teacher who moonlights as Charlie 2, a character tangled in a web of tales he weaves himself.Time: 8 pmAt: Rangsharda Auditorium, Bandra.<br />
Log on to: bookmyshow.com<br />
Entry: Rs 300 onwardsEat&nbsp;Tax-free<br />
Celebrate Maharashtra Day by enjoying a meal without taxes. Tuck into Mango Salsa Salad and move on to Sindhi Seyal Phulka, Achari Paneer Nazza, Kee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-360-your-weekday-goand-do-guidebook/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 May 2017 03:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-360-your-weekday-goand-do-guidebook/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Find your way through the republic of beers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Viru, Estonia (Pilsner)<br />
Viru is served in long, tall bottles that pay an ode to the tall and historic towers of Old Tallinn in the Capital of Estonia. The bottle's unique shape is sure to delight<br />
Appearance: Viru has a thin, white head and a cloudy straw-like appearance with bubbles streaming up. It leaves no lacing.<br />
Texture: Clean and refreshing<br />
Taste: Light hoppy flavour and gentle vanilla tones<br />
Potency: 5 per cent<br />
Brewing process: Traditional brewing technology with gently toasted malts and t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/find-your-way-through-the-republic-of-beers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2017 06:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/find-your-way-through-the-republic-of-beers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How the world got 'curried' away with the Indian gravy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caribbean lamb and sweet potato peanut stew served with white riceA few years ago, during a visit to an Arab home in the Sultanate of Oman this writer recalls being served a traditional Middle Eastern meal. On the table was a large spread, which included chicken samosas, mutton kebabs, khubz (roti), saffron pulao and lamb tagine. It was, however, the gravied-lamb dish that piqued our taste buds. Rich in flavour and spices, we would be lying if we said that it didn't remind us of home. My hosts]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/how-the-world-got-curried-away-with-the-indian-gravy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2017 06:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/how-the-world-got-curried-away-with-the-indian-gravy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take a break from hot cuppas and make your own cold brew]]></title><description><![CDATA[After walking in the sveltering sun from Lower Parel station to Mathuradas Mill Compound, we manage to reach ahead of time. We are at a cafe to meet Ashish D'Abreo, founder-partner at flyingsquirrel.in. For the past four years, their Bengaluru-based artisanal coffee brand has sold homegrown, roasted coffee from their farms in Pollibetta, Karnataka, online.<br />
Ashish D'AbreoHe's in Mumbai with a bag of tools to put his latest summer cold brew coffee - which is a blend of Honey Sun Dried Arabica and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/take-a-break-from-hot-cuppas-and-make-your-own-cold-brew/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2017 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/take-a-break-from-hot-cuppas-and-make-your-own-cold-brew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef Ranveer Brar's recipe for Hawaiian Chicken Drumsticks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawaiian Chicken Drumsticks. Pic couretsy/Ranveer Brar's official Facebook accountBorn in Lucknow and started working in New Delhi, chef Ranveer Brar is a popular name in the world of Indian food. He has been a host to several TV shows, like Breakfast Xpress, Snack Attack, Homemade, The Great Indian Rasoi, Health Bhi Taste Bhi, and Ranveer's Cafe, to name a few. Ranveer Brar is known to share his recipes on social media and this time the chef took the non-vegetarian side.Just few days back the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-ranveer-brars-recipe-for-hawaiian-chicken-drumsticks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2017 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-ranveer-brars-recipe-for-hawaiian-chicken-drumsticks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: The mango served with a twist at these 6 places]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Mexican twist<br />
What if you could try a quesadilla featuring mango? Well, no request is too odd, because at AKA&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;Bistro, you actually can. The Mango Quesadilla stars mango bits with refried beans and cilantro rice, all folded inside tortillas. Expect an explosion of sweet, sour, spicy and smoked flavours, with a hint of curry.Time: 8.30 am to 11 pm at Nagindas Master Road, Kala Ghoda.<br />
Call: 9029293968<br />
Cost: Rs 370 (veg), Rs 390 (chicken)Tropical sushi rolls<br />
Sweet-a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-mango-served-with-a-twist-at-these-6-places/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2017 09:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-mango-served-with-a-twist-at-these-6-places/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Popular Delhi restobar to open doors in Andheri]]></title><description><![CDATA[An enchanting installation hangs from the atrium. Pics/Milind Saurkar"Creating this took the most amount of time," says vice president Sachin Bhat. We are unable to see what he's pointing at, considering our line of vision is blocked by chandeliers that hang from the false ceiling. Dodging burnt orange chairs and kitschy plates with headphone-wearing skeletons placed on the tables, we make our way across the wooden floor and look up.A 'wow' escapes our lips as we find a huge installation of woo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-popular-delhi-restobar-to-open-doors-in-andheri/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Apr 2017 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-popular-delhi-restobar-to-open-doors-in-andheri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Sample flavours from New Orleans on International Jazz Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grits Fritters. Pics/Datta KumbharThe seductive notes of the saxophone and guitar combine in our head to conjure up a lovely Jazz melody as we sip a spoonful of Seafood Gumbo (Rs 350) at Caf&eacute; Zoe. The tangy-spicy flavours from the well-seasoned soup, laced with tender calamari rings, hit our throat, and we wonder if this is what a lazy afternoon in New Orleans, the birthplace of Jazz and Gumbo, would feel like. As we scoop the diced okra in the soup onto our spoon, chef Viraf Patel inter]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-flavours-from-new-orleans-on-international-jazz-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Apr 2017 07:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-flavours-from-new-orleans-on-international-jazz-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef Hemant Oberoi to launch his first standalone restaurant in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every detail at the restaurant has been overseen by chef Oberoi. Pics/Shadab KhanWhat do we do when we hear chef Hemant Oberoi is opening a restaurant in Mumbai? We scramble over to see it for ourselves, of course.The man is, after all, a legend. In his 41-year-long career with the Taj Group, not only did he spearhead the introduction of new restaurants, but he also shaped the trajectory of Indian cuisine. After retiring in 2015, he launched two restaurants - Yantra in Singapore and Masala Stre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-hemant-oberoi-to-launch-his-first-standalone-restaurant-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 27 Apr 2017 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-hemant-oberoi-to-launch-his-first-standalone-restaurant-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer chill: This popular bar in Mumbai is offering beer at only Rs. 10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guzzle down mugs and mugs of your favourite beer at The Beer Cafe at Kamala Mills between Monday and Friday with each select beer costing just Rs. 10. Or walk into any of The Beer Caf&eacute; outlets across the city and buy your first drink at the menu price to get the second one at just Rs. 10 throughout the week.TILL: April 30AT: All outlets of The Beer Cafe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/summer-chill-this-popular-bar-in-mumbai-is-offering-beer-at-only-rs-10/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/summer-chill-this-popular-bar-in-mumbai-is-offering-beer-at-only-rs-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Savour North African dishes at an ongoing pop-up festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Moroccan tagine made with chicken and carrotsTagine, fragrant with the aromas of chicken, almonds and prunes; a salad filled with sticky, juicy figs and ripe olives; and a bowl of Fez-style couscous heaving with seven types of seasonal vegetables &mdash; you can savour these and other North African delicacies at an ongoing pop-up festival being held at Hotel Marine Plaza.<br />
(Left) Chef Walid BousninaChef Walid Bousnina, who has been working at popular standalone restaurants in Goa since 2013, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-north-african-dishes-at-an-ongoing-pop-up-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2017 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-north-african-dishes-at-an-ongoing-pop-up-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: From bar nibbles to summer coolers...try out new menus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Late-night bar nibbles11.30 pm to 1 am Order a plate or two of munchies from a new midnight snacks menu, which will help you keep your party going. Savour Nikke Aloo, Paneer Angara, Chicken Tikka Kathi Roll (in pic), Poppadums and Chutney, and Rangeele Kukkad De Kebab.<br />
AT: A Bar Called Life, 30, C/O Paradise Banquets, Juhu Circle, Juhu Vile Parle Development Scheme.<br />
CALL: 26200122Try the coconut ceviche12 PM Relish a summer menu of crispy bar bites including Raw Mango Wedges, Tender Coconut, Fen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-from-bar-nibbles-to-summer-coolerstry-out-new-menus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2017 03:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-from-bar-nibbles-to-summer-coolerstry-out-new-menus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parsi Paradise! Top 6 Parsi dishes you cannot afford to miss in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[The food chapter of Mumbai is vast and spans over communities and regions. One such cuisine that dominates the Mumbai food scenario is Parsi cuisine. The culture of the age old Parsi community is brought to light by a series of delectable fares, which are now on the menus of several Mumbai restaurants. While touring across the City of Dreams, do not forget to grab a share of authentic Parsi dishes cooked in several Mumbai restaurants. Out of the long list, we have picked the best 5 Parsi dishes,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/parsi-paradise-top-6-parsi-dishes-you-cannot-afford-to-miss-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2017 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/parsi-paradise-top-6-parsi-dishes-you-cannot-afford-to-miss-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interesting! Jackfruit seeds could substitute cocoa beans to make chocolate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bengaluru: New research has found that the seeds of jackfruit, a large fruit found in many tropical countries, are a potentially low-cost substitute for cocoa beans, the primary ingredient of chocolate.Considering that the worldwide demand for chocolate is outstripping the production of cocoa beans, the finding reported in the American Chemical Society Journal of Agricultural &amp; Food Chemistry would be welcome news for chocolate lovers.While in some countries, the sweet-smelling jackfruit se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/interesting-jackfruit-seeds-could-substitute-cocoa-beans-to-make-chocolate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/interesting-jackfruit-seeds-could-substitute-cocoa-beans-to-make-chocolate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's on tonight?]]></title><description><![CDATA[6 pm Round up your gal pals and head for a Ladies Night where you can soak in the Hawaiian vibe and enjoy free cocktails like Cosmopolitan and Hawaiian Rita all night along. There's free Pani Puri Vodka Shots too.AT: Hawaiian Shack, 16th Road, Bandra (W)CALL: 9967211694]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/whats-on-tonight/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/whats-on-tonight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Colaba pop-up offers authentic Bohri dish]]></title><description><![CDATA[The meal is served on a traditional thaalAs the sun sets, a number of roadside stalls pop up at Bohri Mohalla, the grub neighbourhood in Bhendi Bazaar, to offer delectable fare, including kebabs and Bheja Masala, a tangy-spicy preparation made using brains of the goat, cooked in a base of tomato and fried onions. If you're keen to relish this dish, sans the grungy surroundings, head to The Bohri Kitchen's pop-up, Bheja Fry With TBK, this weekend.<br />
Nafisa Kapadia with son, MunafNafisa Kapadia, th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-colaba-pop-up-offers-authentic-bohri-dish/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-colaba-pop-up-offers-authentic-bohri-dish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef Manu Chandra and cheesemaker Aditya Raghavan discuss food over coffee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aditya Raghavan.&nbsp;Pic/Pradeep Dhivar"Weve been planning to collaborate on making cheese together," says chef Manu Chandra as he smiles and greets Aditya Raghavan at a cutesy Bandra caf&eacute;. Raghavan was a physicist before he decided he would rather make cheese. He now consults with farms and cheese businesses across India, while also foraging for local ingredients and hosting pop-up meals under The Danda Food Project at his Mumbai home. Cheese is on Chandras mind because until he launche]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-manu-chandra-and-cheesemaker-aditya-raghavan-discuss-food-over-coffee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Apr 2017 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-manu-chandra-and-cheesemaker-aditya-raghavan-discuss-food-over-coffee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef Masaharu Morimoto's recipe for Japanese dish 'Yakisoba']]></title><description><![CDATA[Yakisoba. Picture courtesy/&nbsp;Masaharu Morimoto's Twitter accountMasaharu Morimoto is a Japanese chef who is known for his unique style of food presentation. Born in Hiroshima, Masaharu Morimoto is also a renowned face in the Indian food industry. Morimoto is best known as the Iron Chef on the Japanese TV cooking show 'Iron Chef' and its spinoff Iron Chef America. He travelled extensively to learn the art of fusion cuisine. Masaharu Morimoto is the proud owner of the contemporary and upscale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-masaharu-morimotos-recipe-for-japanese-dish-yakisoba/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-masaharu-morimotos-recipe-for-japanese-dish-yakisoba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Find soya kheema and nutella in your pav]]></title><description><![CDATA[4 pm to 12 am Tuck into Tandoori Sriracha Mushroom Pav, Soya Kheema Pav, Pulled Lamb Pav and Nutella Cheese Pav, the latest introductions at Pack-A-Pav&rsquo;s second outpost that opened in Juhu last weekend. Signatures like Mutton Shammi Pav and Chicken Sriracha (in pic) are also on the menu.At: House No G29, opposite Novotel Hotel, near Juhu Church.<br />
Call: 9920230240]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-find-soya-kheema-and-nutella-in-your-pav/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2017 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-find-soya-kheema-and-nutella-in-your-pav/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Famed Dilli halwais, Bikanervala, set up shop in Vashi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shyam Sunder Aggarwal.&nbsp;Pics/Sneha KharabeWhen we call on the landline of the Bikanervala office in Delhi, we are greeted with a call-wait tune: 'Namkeen ke shaukeen ko, is baat ka aitebaar hai/ Bikano mazedar hai', sung in the tune of the Kaho Na Pyaar Hai title track. Past the entire chorus, a secretary connects us to Shyam Sundar Aggarwal, co-founder of 67-year-old Bikanervala halwai shop.One of six siblings, the 63-year-old moved to Delhi from Bikaner to join his father Juggal Kishore A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-famed-dilli-halwais-bikanervala-set-up-shop-in-vashi/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2017 10:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-famed-dilli-halwais-bikanervala-set-up-shop-in-vashi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai chefs share their daily morning dabba-making ritual]]></title><description><![CDATA['What do I pack in my child's dabba today?' is a daily worry for parents. It's no different even if you are an accomplished chef, dishing out gourmet eats at a city restaurant. They agree that the big challenge is to make the food appealing to the eye. Nutritional and fun is the formula to crack. We followed six chefs into their kitchen to see what they do to ensure the dabba doesn't come back empty.'Keep dips and spreads handy'<br />
Rushina Munshaw Ghildiyal. Pics/Datta Kumbhar<br />
Rushina Munshaw Ghild]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-chefs-share-their-daily-morning-dabba-making-ritual/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2017 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-chefs-share-their-daily-morning-dabba-making-ritual/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Mumbai restaurants push the envelope with new summer desserts]]></title><description><![CDATA[White Chocolate Parfait with Goat's Cheese Ice Cream and Beetroot Sponge<br />
The smoothness of white chocolate and the tartness of goat's cheese ice cream come together to work their magic in this bizarre sounding dessert. All this is ably aided by supporting acts like microwave beetroot sponge, raspberry coulis and some dehydrated raspberries finish off this culinary chimera.Chef Speak: "Cheese and ice cream isn't the most common combination, but the flavour they create is unmatched."-- Yogendra Ad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-mumbai-restaurants-push-the-envelope-with-new-summer-desserts/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2017 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-mumbai-restaurants-push-the-envelope-with-new-summer-desserts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Pop-up serves the Sri Lankan appam with a twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lakshit Shetty making an appamAt a convention hall in Nariman Point, Lakshit Shetty ladles a dollop of silk smooth, brown-hued batter into a deep-bottom cast iron skillet placed on a gas stove.Using protective gear (read: a folded cloth), he swirls the vessel to ensure that the batter coats its circumference. He uses toothpick to scrape off the edges and conjures up a perfect bowl-shaped multigrain appam. The 29-year-old's expertise in the cuisine is courtesy a six-year stint as sous chef at th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-pop-up-serves-the-sri-lankan-appam-with-a-twist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2017 10:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-pop-up-serves-the-sri-lankan-appam-with-a-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer coolers: Beat the heat at these 6 popular juice parlours in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mumbai has already started combating with the scorching heat and Mumbaikars are looking for means to get respite from the sultry weather. With temperature soaring high, you need to keep a check on your health and sip more liquid than usual. To keep you healthy and hydrated during the unfriendly summer, we have listed some popular juice parlours in Mumbai. Here is the list:1. Haji Ali Juice Centre: All said and done, nothing can beat the taste of myriad flavours of drinks offered by this iconic J]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/summer-coolers-beat-the-heat-at-these-6-popular-juice-parlours-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2017 06:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/summer-coolers-beat-the-heat-at-these-6-popular-juice-parlours-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: A 10-course vegetarian meal celebrating Mother Earth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chefs Prateek Sadhu and Scott Winegard test &nbsp;a plating with black king oyster mushrooms sourced from Haryana. Pic/Bipin Kokate&nbsp;Masque is 213 days old, and a white board in the squeaky clean kitchen reads: Meals and memories are made here. Headed by chef Prateek Sadhu, its concept of indigenous ingredients will be at the heart of the fine dine&rsquo;s Earth Day themed 10-course vegetarian meal. It is going to be held in collaboration with Los Angeles-based vegan chef, Scott Winegard, w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-10-course-vegetarian-meal-celebrating-mother-earth/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Apr 2017 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-10-course-vegetarian-meal-celebrating-mother-earth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Mumbai pub offers 'fully loaded' burger at the price of your weight]]></title><description><![CDATA[Representational priceBurgers loaded with patty, veggies, cheese and ketchup is a treat to the eyes and delight to the tummies of foodaholics. In spite of being juicy and tasty, quite often we judge the price of burger by its size and the loaded goodies.<br />
However, this may not be the case if you are going for a burger feast at this brand new American gastropub, that has just made its way to Mumbai.As reported by STORYPICK, the American gastropub, &lsquo;Rodeo Drive&rsquo; is about to open its do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-pub-offers-fully-loaded-burger-at-the-price-of-your-weight/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2017 14:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-pub-offers-fully-loaded-burger-at-the-price-of-your-weight/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New dish from Netherlands finds way to Andheri eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kapsalon.&nbsp;Pic/Satej Shinde"You need to mix it right from the bottom because there are many layers to the dish," instructs Zubair Ah over a phone call, confirming if we've received our order of Kapsalon. The lesser-known dish is one of the signatures at his year-old Bengaluru joint, Zu's Doner Kebaps, which launches in Mumbai today. Located in Lokhandwala, the takeaway and delivery joint (3km radius) offers d&ouml;ner kebaps &mdash; a Turkish kebab made using meat grilled on a vertical roti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-dish-from-netherlands-finds-way-to-andheri-eatery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Apr 2017 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-dish-from-netherlands-finds-way-to-andheri-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savour a new menu at Pind Da Swaad food festival in Navi Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[7.30 PM onwards Take a culinary tour of Punjab with the Pind Da Swaad food festival. Tuck into authentic vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies such as Gali De Kukad, Silbatta Tikki, Butter Chicken, Kesari Jalebi and Phirni. Wash your meal down with lassi in flavours like mango and malai.TILL: April 23 AT Asian Kitchen, Four Points by Sheraton, Sector 30A, Vashi.<br />
CALL: 27817777COST: Rs 1,250 plus taxes&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/savour-a-new-menu-at-pind-da-swaad-food-festival-in-navi-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Apr 2017 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/savour-a-new-menu-at-pind-da-swaad-food-festival-in-navi-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: 5 restaurants in Mumbai that serve lip smacking Gujarati thalis]]></title><description><![CDATA[Representational imageMumbai&rsquo;s love for multi-cuisine delicacies has no bounds. The city offers a wide range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian fare ranging from fixed buffet to a la carte and thali menus. Wholesome and varied, thali is one meal that is common across all communities in the country. Thalis are nothing but a mix of varied starters, main course and desserts served in portions so that a foodie gets a taste of each and every food type. One such thali is the Gujarati Thali that b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-5-restaurants-in-mumbai-that-serve-lip-smacking-gujarati-thalis/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2017 10:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-5-restaurants-in-mumbai-that-serve-lip-smacking-gujarati-thalis/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Here's why you should try out these new menus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Supper for little ones<br />
9 am onwards If your kids are fussy eaters, what better than a menu that caters specifically to them? Let your little one pick ingredients and make a DIY salad. They can have fun creating piccolo (little) pizzas, and tuck into sandwiches such as Grilled Stretchy Cheese, and Peanut Butter Jam+Jelly Caterpillar. For dessert, they can enjoy the Swiss Roll Pancakes.<br />
At: All Smoke House Deli outlets.<br />
Call: 24933222 (Lower Parel)Healthy delicacies<br />
12 pm to 12 am Savour a new dia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-heres-why-you-should-try-out-these-new-menus/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2017 08:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-heres-why-you-should-try-out-these-new-menus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Sample on authentic maki-sushi rolls at Bandra outlet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The menu includes Yakinuku Paneer Sushi, Chicken Maki-wala Sushi and Tandoori Maguro Sushi. Pic/Shadab KhanWhen Tokyo-based video game developer Yugo Tokuchi first came to India on a work trip four years ago, he frowned at the Japanese food being served here. It was a more westernised version, he felt. His thoughts resonated with city-based Japanese expats, who were craving authentic food from their homeland.In October, he not only packed his bag and moved to a home in Santacruz (W), he even co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-on-authentic-maki-sushi-rolls-at-bandra-outlet/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2017 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-on-authentic-maki-sushi-rolls-at-bandra-outlet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: These ice cream joints will satisfy those summer midnight cravings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pumpkin patch<br />
If you're in Bandra, and craving ice cream, visit Scoopalicious, an ice cream truck that operates across from St Peter's Church on Hill Road.The brainchild of Roysten Misquitta of the Bombay Food Truck Company, Scoopalicious serves up some bizarre flavours that actually work. Try the Pumpkin Spice, Fennel, Caramel Popcorn and Black Sesame. If you're feeling even more experimental, opt for the bo-ozy Rum Cake flavour.All the ice creams are 100 per cent organic and vegetarian. Misqui]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-these-ice-cream-joints-will-satisfy-those-summer-midnight-cravings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Apr 2017 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-these-ice-cream-joints-will-satisfy-those-summer-midnight-cravings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Bandra's newest delivery place offers authentic Lebanese cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hummus and MuhammaraLebanese fare can easily qualify as comfort food. The creamy hummus, the pickled vegetables, the char-grilled aubergine dip, baba ghanoush, the spiced and grilled meat and the abundance of garlic and olive oil make for flavourful and satisfying meals.When we heard about Beirut, a week-old delivery place in Bandra dedicated to Lebanese cuisine that goes beyond the ubiquitous shawarmas and hummus, we were intrigued. The menu has plenty of hummus, pita and Mezze platters and al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandras-newest-delivery-place-offers-authentic-lebanese-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2017 05:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandras-newest-delivery-place-offers-authentic-lebanese-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Cooking up a storm in Alibaug]]></title><description><![CDATA[The spreadAfter a long hiatus away from the public eye, chef Moshe Shek is back with big news. Recently, he took to social media to announce his new venture, A World Away, a culinary studio in Alibaug.Located in Awas village, the studio comprises a massive glass house built on rails. "It took us a year-and-a-half to bring everything together. The structure has been designed by architect Ajit Shilpi, and is meant to be light and open. I didn't want to put people in a stuffy space. This way, they]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-cooking-up-a-storm-in-alibaug/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Apr 2017 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-cooking-up-a-storm-in-alibaug/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Now, an affordable way to eat like Bollywood stars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Marika JohanssonHaving catered to several Bollywood stars through 6 pack meals - a premium package of six nutrition-packed meals a day - tinsel town nutritionist Marika Johansson is now out with a new venture called Marika's Healthy Kitchen. But this time, it's not aimed at stars alone - the junta can bite into it too.<br />
Beetroot burger with micro saladHer aim is to help rid diet food of its boring tag. "When we get a client request, I collect info about their current diet, their goal and the tim]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-now-an-affordable-way-to-eat-like-bollywood-stars/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2017 07:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-now-an-affordable-way-to-eat-like-bollywood-stars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's cooking for Easter? Of Vindaloo, Xacuti and Duck Gravy tales]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illustration/Amit BandreGoans<br />
A Peri Peri good Easter<br />
Goans are very pious about the Lent. Many give up indulgences in various ways. I am happy that like with Christmas, the Easter services are treated with piety and reverence rather than the focus on being the frills of festivity. Much of the lead up to Easter is a time for reflection on the passion of Christ and self-examination. On Easter day, there is reason to celebrate the end of the Lenten period.Easter eggs are most popular as a food ind]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/whats-cooking-for-easter-of-vindaloo-xacuti-and-duck-gravy-tales/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Apr 2017 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/whats-cooking-for-easter-of-vindaloo-xacuti-and-duck-gravy-tales/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These pop-up markets in Mumbai offer farm fresh fruits and veggies]]></title><description><![CDATA[For an early start<br />
The Better Foods Farmers' Market debuted on March 25 at the iconic Royal Western India Turf Club, better known as Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Two things set this Sunday market apart from the already existing ones. First, it's accessible to shoppers from SoBo, unlike the others that are mostly concentrated in the suburbs. Second, it starts much earlier in the morning, so you can head there straight after your morning run. Started by Subham Kar Chaudhuri, the president of The Food Tru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/these-pop-up-markets-in-mumbai-offer-farm-fresh-fruits-and-veggies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2017 10:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/these-pop-up-markets-in-mumbai-offer-farm-fresh-fruits-and-veggies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The art of making an Easter egg]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ingredients<br />
* Chopped white chocolate, compound<br />
*&nbsp;Chopped dark chocolate, compound<br />
*&nbsp;Chopped milk chocolate, compound<br />
*&nbsp;A few drops of oil<br />
*&nbsp;Cocoa butter-based food colours<br />
*&nbsp;Candies such as M&amp;M&rsquo;s, gummy bears, mini chocolate chips, mini cookies, chocolate coated almonds, etc.<br />
The Easter eggs are readyMethod<br />
*&nbsp;Clean your egg moulds with a clean tissue.<br />
*&nbsp;Melt all three chocolates in a microwave, separately. Divide the white chocolate into four differe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-art-of-making-an-easter-egg/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Apr 2017 02:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-art-of-making-an-easter-egg/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This little cafe in Bandra is a fusion of food and fashion in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[The set-up at MelangeIt's&acirc;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#136;not often that we come across a fusion of food and fashion in the city, so when we hear that Melange, a quaint clothing boutique on Altamount Road, is hosting a pop-up all through April, we decide to trudge all the way there on a sticky afternoon to see what all the fuss is about.The menu is curated by Sage &amp; Saffron, Masque co-owner Aditi Dugar's gourmet catering service. However, with its modest offering of sandwiches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-little-cafe-in-bandra-is-a-fusion-of-food-and-fashion-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2017 07:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-little-cafe-in-bandra-is-a-fusion-of-food-and-fashion-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 5 Bengali restaurants in Mumbai to visit on Poila Baisakh]]></title><description><![CDATA[The taste of Sonar Bangla is not a rare thing to experience in Mumbai. The financial capital has coped up pretty much with Bengali culture and Bengali cuisine. Apart from home cooks, there are several restaurants in the city that are serving authentic Bengali food for quite some time now. While some are chain restaurants, others are standalone eateries offering heart-warming dishes from the heart of Bengal. As Poila Boisakh (Bengali New Year) is known to be a day of feast and festivity, we have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-5-bengali-restaurants-in-mumbai-to-visit-on-poila-baisakh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2017 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-5-bengali-restaurants-in-mumbai-to-visit-on-poila-baisakh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Beat the heat with faloodas, kulfis and more at this food truck]]></title><description><![CDATA[Owner Bhagwan PawarWith its name flashing in hot pink, it's easy to spot Dev Narayan Ice Cream's food truck on the busy Nehru Road, near the Western Express Highway, in Vile Parle (E). For the past two weeks, the truck has been popping up every evening. Well-stocked and brightly lit, it offers over 40 varieties of falooda, milkshake, ice cream and kulfis; each served in half or full portions.<br />
Chocolate Falooda&nbsp;We drop in after 9 pm on a weeknight to spot a middle-aged couple, who seem like]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-beat-the-heat-with-faloodas-kulfis-and-more-at-this-food-truck/</link><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2017 02:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-beat-the-heat-with-faloodas-kulfis-and-more-at-this-food-truck/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Have coffee cocktails in Bandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coffee cocktails Brew Marley and Roast And ToastIn the ancient Greek theatre, deus ex machina (pronounced as ma-ki-na) was used as a plot device, where a hopeless situation was saved by the intervention of a character, similar to the hand of God. "For me, that was coffee. It saved me from the boredom of working in a family business," smiles 33-year-old Vishal Sainani when we meet him at The Daily Bar &amp; Kitchen in Bandra. While he continues to hold that job, he moonlights as a brewer with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-have-coffee-cocktails-in-bandra/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Apr 2017 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-have-coffee-cocktails-in-bandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: This Easter weekend, enjoy a pav-packed punch in Bandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chefs Kelvin Cheung and Boo KimOver the Easter weekend, if you drop in at Pack-A-Pav, a tiny joint in Bandra that offers satiating home-style ladi pav sandwiches, you'll find chefs Kelvin Cheung and Boo Kim in the kitchen instead. Founder Rohan Mangalorkar has roped in the duo of One Street Over and Bastian fame for a three-day collaboration that marks the second edition of Pav With Friends. It's a special dining series where some of Mumbai's talented home cooks and chefs are invited to serve t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-easter-weekend-enjoy-a-pav-packed-punch-in-bandra/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2017 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-easter-weekend-enjoy-a-pav-packed-punch-in-bandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: 6 places where you can savour spring harvest festival delicacies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuck into a Bengali feast in VersovaA slice of Kolkata<br />
Kolkata native Priyadarshini Gupta is opening her doors to guests to ring in the New Year. For the pop-up, she will prepare regional delicacies such as Mangsho Chop (succulent Bengali chops with a mutton kheema filling), Niramish Potoler Dolma (parwal stuffed with tempered dal and served in a tangy gravy), and Chingri Malai Curry (prawns in a coconut milk gravy). Dig into rich Payesh (rice and milk pudding)&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-places-where-you-can-savour-spring-harvest-festival-delicacies/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Apr 2017 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-places-where-you-can-savour-spring-harvest-festival-delicacies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn to brew coffee like a barista this week at a SoBo coffee shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tired of waiting in a queue at your nearest coffee shop, as you watch your coffee being brewed? Now, spend that time productively by learning how to whip up your own brew.All this week, Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, the SoBo coffee shop known for their freshly roasted Arabica coffee, are giving customers the chance to be their own baristas. &ldquo;We regularly conduct brewing workshops, which does well. This is for people who don&rsquo;t own fancy coffee machines at home but are still keen to lear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-to-brew-coffee-like-a-barista-this-week-at-a-sobo-coffee-shop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-to-brew-coffee-like-a-barista-this-week-at-a-sobo-coffee-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn to brew coffee like a barista throughout this week at a SoBo coffee shop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tired of waiting in a queue at your nearest coffee shop, as you watch your coffee being brewed? Now, spend that time productively by learning how to whip up your own brew.All this week, Blue Tokai Coffee Roasters, the SoBo coffee shop known for their freshly roasted Arabica coffee, are giving customers the chance to be their own baristas. &ldquo;We regularly conduct brewing workshops, which does well. This is for people who don&rsquo;t own fancy coffee machines at home but are still keen to lear]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-to-brew-coffee-like-a-barista-throughout-this-week-at-a-sobo-coffee-shop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 12:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-to-brew-coffee-like-a-barista-throughout-this-week-at-a-sobo-coffee-shop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New dhaba-themed restaurant serves wholesome Punjabi food]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interiors. Pics/Sameer MarkandeThe Singh family knows a thing or two about that popular snack, Fish Koliwada. They claim their grandfather, Bahadur Singh, introduced the dish at his restaurant Mini Punjab in Sion Koliwada. In fact, Parvinder and Harmeet Singh tell us their fondest memory of the dish is their father giving them pav stuffed with Koliwada prawns and chutney for lunch, on their return from school.We are at Turban Tales, the soon-to-open dhaba-themed restaurant by Jagjit, Gurchar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-dhaba-themed-restaurant-serves-wholesome-punjabi-food/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-dhaba-themed-restaurant-serves-wholesome-punjabi-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Here are the best buffets to fulfill your midnight cravings]]></title><description><![CDATA[For a multicuisine feast<br />
The Peninsula Grand's 24-hour restaurant, Carafe, offers a weekend midnight buffet option to hungry souls in the neighbourhood who might be in search of a meal at night. Don't be mistaken &mdash; although it's got the title 'coffee shop' in its name, it offers pages worth of multi-cuisine food. Pick from Chinese, Continental, and Indian dishes such as Dal Tadka, Chicken Chilly, Paneer Makhanwala, and more. There is also a salad counter, a roti counter, and a choice of de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-here-are-the-best-buffets-to-fulfill-your-midnight-cravings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Apr 2017 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-here-are-the-best-buffets-to-fulfill-your-midnight-cravings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Cool new Mulund cafe caters to your crepe cravings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interiorsThe Lack of late night hangouts in the eastern suburb of Mulund has been a constant grouse among its residents. This could possibly be one of the reasons why, when we dropped by the newly-opened D'Crepes Cafe in Mulund at 11.30 pm, we found it packed.The warmly lit cafe offers an array of eats, including pizza, salad, burgers, hot and cold beverages, a variety of desserts, entrees and cr&ecirc;pes. The cafe also offers freshly baked goodies such as multi-grain breads and croissants]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-cool-new-mulund-cafe-caters-to-your-crepe-cravings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2017 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-cool-new-mulund-cafe-caters-to-your-crepe-cravings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Top 11 seekh kebab joints in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stationed outside Ghansoli Dargah in Vashi, Ahmedbhai Shaikh&rsquo;s little kebab pop-up is popular with Navi Mumbai's meat eaters. The meat comes all the way from Taloja. Pic/Sneha KharabeEven as the city's culinary heritage continues to be earmarked by Irani cafes and vada pao outposts, there is a meaty chunk of its food history that has a shadowy presence. Mughlai food chains like Bademiya, Delhi Darbar, Ayub's and the famous khau-gallis of Mohammad Ali Road and Mahim might be the first name]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-top-11-seekh-kebab-joints-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Apr 2017 06:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-top-11-seekh-kebab-joints-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Are you ready for the big, fat Easter feast?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Easter EggsSurprise fillingsChembur resident Nirmala Noronha has been making chocolates and other goodies for friends and family for a long time. &ldquo;Word spread, and soon, people were asking if I could take orders,&rdquo; says the 58-year-old, who recently retired from a career of teaching. For Easter, Noronha is making eggs and bunnies (R40 onwards). &ldquo;I make hollow chocolate eggs filled with marzipan, rum-n-raisin, and chocolate ganache.&rdquo; The bunnies are also made of chocolate,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-are-you-ready-for-the-big-fat-easter-feast/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Apr 2017 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-are-you-ready-for-the-big-fat-easter-feast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Fancy a tea party with sheesha in Khar?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanilla RooboisThere's something refreshing about dropping by a restaurant and receiving a drinks menu that doesn't contain alcohol. At the Bohemian Brew (BB), we are faced with an extensive, 'special' menu dedicated to just tea.Late on a week night, we walk into the space to find the brightly lit outdoor area crammed with people smoking sheesha while daintily sipping on tea. The indoor AC area, even on a warm April night, is empty, barring the waitstaff; the party is clearly outdoors.<br />
Blueberr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fancy-a-tea-party-with-sheesha-in-khar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2017 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fancy-a-tea-party-with-sheesha-in-khar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Simply South! Relish dosas and more at Matunga's iconic Ayyappan Idli Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tomato Onion Uthappam. Pic/ Shraddha UchilOnce upon a time, walking through Matunga was like being transported to a South Indian town, complete with mamis wearing jasmine in their hair, and groups of temple-goers happily chattering in Tamil. Today, cosmopolitan Mumbai has taken over, and only a few thoroughly traditional pockets remain.&nbsp;In one such pocket, located adjacent to two temples, is Ayyappan Idli Centre, a nondescript yet immensely popular joint. The sheer number of items on its m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/simply-south-relish-dosas-and-more-at-matungas-iconic-ayyappan-idli-centre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Apr 2017 02:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/simply-south-relish-dosas-and-more-at-matungas-iconic-ayyappan-idli-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Indulge in some healthy, offbeat salads this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[It isn't called the king of fruits for nothing. And, an early summer means mango season is already upon us and this delicious fruit is finding space in every dish or drink you can think of. Our newest favourite is the Cucumber and Mango Salad created by delivery service, Tossed and Dressed.The colourful salad was specked with the yellow of sweet mango bits, the green of sliced cucumber, bell peppers and chopped coriander. The sweetness of the mango, our first of the season, was offset by the fai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-some-healthy-offbeat-salads-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2017 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-some-healthy-offbeat-salads-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's the best food and drinks deals to enjoy in Mumbai during IPL 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[Binge and watch&nbsp;Get a beer bucket with four beers for Rs. 599 plus taxes, and sample scrumptious bar bites from the veg and non-veg platters. If you step in for the 8 pm match, you can indulge in a four-course dinner menu from Monday to Thursday for Rs. 745. There will be welcome shots when Mumbai Indians plays.At&nbsp;The Sassy Spoon, Hill Road, Bandra (W)<br />
Call 8655555555Bet on your fave, get 25% offIf your idea of a fun summer night is tucking into fast food and guzzling beer as you cheer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heres-the-best-food-and-drinks-deals-to-enjoy-in-mumbai-during-ipl-2017/</link><pubDate>Thu, 06 Apr 2017 02:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heres-the-best-food-and-drinks-deals-to-enjoy-in-mumbai-during-ipl-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: How city restaurants are constantly reinventing the kepsa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicken Kepsa at Mao Famaily Restaurant, KalbadeviOn A hot afternoon, a dozen guests, busy digging into Mutton Kheema Pao and Hyderabadi Dum Biryani at Light Of Bharat, instantly gawk at the massive thaal that arrives at our table. A 'wow' escapes our lips as we check out its contents.Plump, char-grilled pieces of Chicken Tikka and Malai Tikka, along with French fries, slices of onion, tomato and carrot, and half-boiled eggs, are propped on a bed of rice. Hidden below is a large portion of Tand]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-how-city-restaurants-are-constantly-reinventing-the-kepsa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 08:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-how-city-restaurants-are-constantly-reinventing-the-kepsa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Try three new Menus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a veggie walk<br />
11 am to 12 am Tuck into Paneer Pretzel Strips, Sticky Maple Chilli Paneer Bao, a vegetarian BLT sandwich or Protein Sliders. Cool off with Berry Bliss and Watermelon Mint Fresca or dig into Blueberry Pancakes, a dessert burger or Cookie In A Cup.AT: The Rolling Pin, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel<br />
CALL: 46104610Binge on salad<br />
11 am to 10.30 pm If you're keen to get a feel of the tropics, dig into salads from a seasonal menu. Try Summer Burrata and Citrus Salad, packed with p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-try-three-new-menus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 03:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-try-three-new-menus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool and classic addas! Here's a pick of best pubs in Mumbai suburbs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawaiian Shack&nbsp;Popular for:&nbsp;Tropical, laidback vibe<br />
If you're looking for a slice of Goa in the concrete jungle that is Mumbai, there's no better place to head to than the Shack. Launched 14 years ago, this Bandra hangout features on the list of visitors for many reasons, prominent among them being its carefree ambience and its Retro playlist. The space is divided into three floors, with each offering something slightly different. The bar as well as the food menu, which features a mix]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/cool-and-classic-addas-heres-a-pick-of-best-pubs-in-mumbai-suburbs/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Apr 2017 02:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/cool-and-classic-addas-heres-a-pick-of-best-pubs-in-mumbai-suburbs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sample a new menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[The king of fruits is here<br />
9 am to 1 am: This summer, satiate your thirst with a new drinks menu that pays tribute to the mango. Choose from mango coolers and classic cocktails like Fresh Mango Iced Tea, Mango Jalapeno Jargarita and the Mango Mai Tai Tiki Cocktail. Breakfast picks include the Mango Crisps Oatmeal Smoothie, Mango Red Velvet Milkshake or the Fresh Mango Brownie Shake.At:Jamjar Diner, Plot No. 7A &amp; B, Aram Nagar ll, Jai Prakash Road, Versova, Andheri (W)Call: 26368880]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sample-a-new-menu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2017 08:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sample-a-new-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enjoy live music, movie screenings at this camp]]></title><description><![CDATA[The campsiteAt times, weekends can be monotonous. How often will you wait at the restaurant queue and pay a bomb for a movie ticket? Here&rsquo;s your chance to bring in a change in your routine. White Collar Hippie, an outfit that designs offbeat travel and outdoor experiences, is back with their new edition of BandCamp, known as Stranger Than Fiction, which features camping under the stars with live music and movie screenings. This weekend, there will be a mix of classics from world cinema and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/enjoy-live-music-movie-screenings-at-this-camp/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2017 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/enjoy-live-music-movie-screenings-at-this-camp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Indulge in authentic Kashmiri flavours at this pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Jasleen MarwahJasleen Marwah gave up her full-time job two years back when she wanted more time for herself and her 10-year-old daughter. It was while she was deciding what to do with her life that conversations with friends guided her towards cooking. "I was told that it was rare to find good Kashmiri food in the city. Besides, people weren't sure whether the fare they were eating at restaurants was authentic. So, I though of filling that void," says 39-year-old Marwah.Tabakh MaazShe cura]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-authentic-kashmiri-flavours-at-this-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2017 03:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-authentic-kashmiri-flavours-at-this-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Daddy of taprooms: Here's a pick of South Mumbai's best pubs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cafe MondegarPopular for:&nbsp;Mario Miranda's mural, buzzCafe Mondegar has been a favourite of locals and visitors since 1932. The jukebox was introduced a few years lAter, and lAte Goan cartoonist Mario Miranda's iconic googly-eyed doodles were added to the walls in the 1990s, when Mondy's &mdash; as it is fondly known &mdash; was refurbished. Today, the all-day eAtery's menu spans Indian, Chinese and Continental dishes, with beer and wine. If you are looking for hospitality reminiscent of the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/big-daddy-of-taprooms-heres-a-pick-of-south-mumbais-best-pubs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2017 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/big-daddy-of-taprooms-heres-a-pick-of-south-mumbais-best-pubs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn to make summer drinks at this women's only workshop in Thane]]></title><description><![CDATA[3 pm onwards Throwing a poolside party or keen to curl up with a glass or refreshing drink? Learn to make summer brews like Apple Iced Tea, Watermelon Basil Iced Tea, Mango Pineapple Lemonade and Blue Curacao Lemonade at a women's only workshop.ON: April 5<br />
AT: Korum Mall, Eastern Express Highway, Thane (W).&nbsp;<br />
CALL: 41144455<br />
FREE&nbsp;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-to-make-summer-drinks-at-this-womens-only-workshop-in-thane/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2017 05:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-to-make-summer-drinks-at-this-womens-only-workshop-in-thane/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to try authentic Assamese food? Head to this restaurant in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jika Maas (fish and ridge gourd)Starting today, if you visit The Bombay Canteen during the next two weeks, you will spot the tables decked with Assamese Gamusa (a cloth piece), Jaapi (farmers' hats) and dhaan (dried rice bundles) along with a menu offering Rongali Bihu specials to celebrate the state's spring harvest festival. Executive chef Thomas Zacharias has collaborated with home chef Gitika Saikia, known for creating an identity for Northeast cuisine in the city, for the menu."<br />
Gitika Sai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/want-to-try-authentic-assamese-food-head-to-this-restaurant-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Apr 2017 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/want-to-try-authentic-assamese-food-head-to-this-restaurant-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craft beer takes on the flavour of mogra and spices]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Randall has two chambers, one where flavours are infused, the other to stabilise the flavoured beer&nbsp;Craft beer enthusiasts have much to cheer about. Starting next week, they can add a flavour of their choice to a glass of draft, without calling out to the bartender. The men behind Woodside Inn's craft beer concept announce the arrival of the Randall or the "hop transducer".For the lay man, it's a sophisticated filter system that allows you to run the beer through a chamber of spices, he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craft-beer-takes-on-the-flavour-of-mogra-and-spices/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2017 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craft-beer-takes-on-the-flavour-of-mogra-and-spices/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai's wedding caterers are getting innovative with their menus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Restaurateur Abhishek Honawar has a mild intolerance to wheat. So, when he decided to get married last November, at the 175-year-old Samode Palace in Jaipur, he ensured there was a gluten-free menu option for others like him, among the 180 guests.Shasvathi Siva with husband Kartik opted for a fully vegan wedding, from mains to desserts. Pic/Ramkumar Ramachandran from Frontal Knots&nbsp;"Incidentally, some of my friends have celiac diseases. They cannot eat anything containing gluten," he tells u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbais-wedding-caterers-are-getting-innovative-with-their-menus/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2017 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbais-wedding-caterers-are-getting-innovative-with-their-menus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Add texture to your home cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aylur and Gopinathan at The Taj Mahal Palace kitchen. Pic/Bipin KokateA fortnight ago, London met America in Mumbai, when Chef Sriram Aylur from Quilon, a coastal Indian cuisine restaurant at Taj 51 Buckingham Gate Suites and Residences London, and chef Srijith Gopinathan of Taj Campton Place, San Francisco, teamed up to present a four-course meal.The star chefs, who have been friends for many years, were cooking in India for the first time in over two decades, since they moved to their respecti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-add-texture-to-your-home-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2017 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-add-texture-to-your-home-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[10 chocolates and candies that only kids of the 90s will remember]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picture courtesy/YouTube90s were simply amazing and the era is remembered for so many reasons. One such reason is the availability of rare tasted candies and bubble gums, most of which are now extinct. All we had to spend was 50paisa or 1rupee to buy our favourite candy. A chocolate bar worth Rs. 10 during the 90s was a rich man&rsquo;s diet. Nevertheless, do you still remember their unique tastes and does you tongue tingle for a bite again? Take a look at this 'nostalgia-loaded' post on 10 cho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/10-chocolates-and-candies-that-only-kids-of-the-90s-will-remember/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Apr 2017 02:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/10-chocolates-and-candies-that-only-kids-of-the-90s-will-remember/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop up to stand out! A new breed of chefs is on the rise in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Diners at Magazine Street Kitchen. Pic Courtesy/Sakshi ParikhIn 2013, a piece in the reputed Bon Appetit magazine proclaimed: &ldquo;Pop-up restaurants are over.&rdquo; The writer went on to explain why he is sick of pop-ups: because they are overhyped, because they are held at gimmicky spaces like art galleries, because they have it easy as compared to brick-and-mortar establishments.<br />
RamenIn Mumbai, however, this definitive forecast doesn't seem to hold true. A new breed of chefs is on the ri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/pop-up-to-stand-out-a-new-breed-of-chefs-is-on-the-rise-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Apr 2017 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/pop-up-to-stand-out-a-new-breed-of-chefs-is-on-the-rise-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Idli Day: 5 offbeat recipes of the world famous south Indian snack]]></title><description><![CDATA[If everything under the sun has a day, then why not idlis, the world&rsquo;s most savoured south Indian snack? We Indians love to celebrate our love for food and when a day is designated to a delectable and acclaimed snack like idli, we would love to hover over it and celebrate its taste and variance.Though idli is the staple food of south Indians, but its taste and health benefits have made it a popular meal across the country. On World Idli Day, let us celebrate the success story of this simpl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-idli-day-5-offbeat-recipes-of-the-world-famous-south-indian-snack/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2017 11:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-idli-day-5-offbeat-recipes-of-the-world-famous-south-indian-snack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hawaii 2.0! Owners of iconic Bandra hangout talk about sustaining 14-year legacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hawaiian Breeze. Pics/Shadab KhanThere's a corner in the three-storey Hawaiian Shack that's dedicated to Sam. The man in question is a regular, who has been visiting the place since it opened 14 years back. "Earlier, he would come by every day. Lately, he drops in every weekend. He can always be found standing in one corner," says owner Sadhna Romy. "It felt right to dedicate that corner to him."There's something about the unassuming Hawaiian Shack that turns people into regulars. It could be t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/hawaii-20-owners-of-iconic-bandra-hangout-talk-about-sustaining-14-year-legacy/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2017 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/hawaii-20-owners-of-iconic-bandra-hangout-talk-about-sustaining-14-year-legacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Why you should try these two new menus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dig into a feast fit for royalty<br />
12 pm to 4 pm: Tuck into a one-of-a-kind Purple Brunch this weekend. Try the Purple Potato Gazpacho, Purple Asparagus Risotto with caramelised pecan nut, and Purple Potato Gnocchi in creamy sage sauce. For dessert, try a Wild Berry Tiramisu.WHERE: Seven Kitchens, The St Regis, Lower Parel.<br />
CALL: 61628422<br />
COST: Rs 3,000 onwardsSavour coffee and tarts<br />
11 am to 11 pm: Enjoy a new bakes and brews menu till April 15. Try coffees made using ingredients like truffle oil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-you-should-try-these-two-new-menus/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2017 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-you-should-try-these-two-new-menus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Quench your thirst at this value-for-money juice shop in Dadar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 60-year-old centre on the eastern end of Tilak Bridge is popular with residents. Pics /Suresh KarkeraWith a shop for every need, a transit hub connecting the suburbs to SoBo, and a chaotic railway station, Dadar is a world of its own. The neighbourhood, thanks to its dense population and non-stop heavy traffic, also feels hotter than most of Mumbai. It seems only fitting then that the almost 100-year-old Tilak bridge that connects Dadar West and East ends in a juice junction of sorts on its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-quench-your-thirst-at-this-value-for-money-juice-shop-in-dadar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Mar 2017 02:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-quench-your-thirst-at-this-value-for-money-juice-shop-in-dadar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Learn how chocolate goes from bean to bar at this workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[The workshop will be conducted by husband-wife team Jane (left) and Fabien Mason&nbsp;If you sneakily snack on that bar of decadent dark chocolate after dinner, or like to savour a mug of steaming hot chocolate on a nippy winter night, a bean-to-bar chocolate workshop is probably for you.Auroville-based Jane and Fabien Mason, founders of the gourmet organic chocolate brand Mason &amp; Co will conduct the workshop, which is being held in Mumbai for the first time.Bean me up<br />
"Usually, we hold cho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-how-chocolate-goes-from-bean-to-bar-at-this-workshop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2017 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-how-chocolate-goes-from-bean-to-bar-at-this-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's where you can enjoy nitrogen drinks in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nitro-infused beers<br />
Olive Bistro has created a new Nitro Menu featuring nitrogen-infused drinks. Their experiments include a Nitro Cold Brew Coffee, Nitro Bomb &mdash; white and dark rum, Coke and lemon pumped with nitrogen; and beer cocktails infused with nitrogen such as Caffeine Beer, Primator English Pale Ale and Primator Oatmeal Stout. &ldquo;The Caffeine Beer has normal beer mixed with our own cold brew, put in a jar and charged with nitrogen. The machine mellows the bitterness of the coff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heres-where-you-can-enjoy-nitrogen-drinks-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2017 04:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heres-where-you-can-enjoy-nitrogen-drinks-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tantalize your tongue with Mishing delicacies in Assam's Majuli Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picture courtesy/IANSKamalabari (Majuli): A family's kitchen in Assam's Majuli Island has become a must-dine venue for the people visiting the world's largest freshwater river Island.Run by Manjit Risang and his family, Risang's Kitchen has been serving authentic, mouth-watering delicacies of the Mishing tribe with the aromatic Mishing rice beer called apong. Manjit owns the La Maison De Ananda (the House of Happiness) home stay that has eight cottages to accommodate 16 people with everything i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/tantalize-your-tongue-with-mishing-delicacies-in-assams-majuli-island/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/tantalize-your-tongue-with-mishing-delicacies-in-assams-majuli-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tantalize your taste buds with tribal food at Assam's Majuli Island]]></title><description><![CDATA[Picture courtesy/IANSKamalabari (Majuli): A family's kitchen in Assam's Majuli Island has become a must-dine venue for the people visiting the world's largest freshwater river Island.Run by Manjit Risang and his family, Risang's Kitchen has been serving authentic, mouth-watering delicacies of the Mishing tribe with the aromatic Mishing rice beer called apong. Manjit owns the La Maison De Ananda (the House of Happiness) home stay that has eight cottages to accommodate 16 people with everything i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/tantalize-your-taste-buds-with-tribal-food-at-assams-majuli-island/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Mar 2017 14:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/tantalize-your-taste-buds-with-tribal-food-at-assams-majuli-island/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craving for Tunday kebabs? Here's where you can get the dish in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[A staffer makes Tunday Kebabs in the open kitchen. Pics Courtesy/Yoshita SenguptaUnless you've been living under the rock or without an Internet connection, you would have heard that the famous tunday kebabs, made using buffalo meat, were taken off the menu at the legendary Tunday Kababi in Lucknow last week, post Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses. Having tried the heavenly, melt-in-your-mouth kebabs on a visit to the century-old establishment last year, we c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craving-for-tunday-kebabs-heres-where-you-can-get-the-dish-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2017 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craving-for-tunday-kebabs-heres-where-you-can-get-the-dish-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craving for tunday kebabs? Here's where you can get it in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[A staffer makes Tunday Kebabs in the open kitchen. Pics Courtesy/Yoshita SenguptaUnless you've been living under the rock or without an Internet connection, you would have heard that the famous tunday kebabs, made using buffalo meat, were taken off the menu at the legendary Tunday Kababi in Lucknow last week, post Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's crackdown on illegal slaughterhouses. Having tried the heavenly, melt-in-your-mouth kebabs on a visit to the century-old establishment last year, we c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craving-for-tunday-kebabs-heres-where-you-can-get-it-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Mar 2017 06:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craving-for-tunday-kebabs-heres-where-you-can-get-it-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Why you should try these three new menus in the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Try munchies with a beer<br />
Savour the world on your plate as you down a pint of handcrafted beer! The new Favourite Flavours brew snacks menu features a mix of international and Indian flavours. Try dishes such as Vada Pao Poppers (in pic), Chicken-Crusted Flatbread, Bloody Mary Mexican Prawns, Sweet Chilli and Mozzarella Sticks, and Parmesan and Potato Rosti.<br />
AT: The White Owl, One Indiabulls Centre, Tower 2-B, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel.<br />
CALL: 24210231 cost Rs 295 to Rs 425Cool off with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-you-should-try-these-three-new-menus-in-the-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2017 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-you-should-try-these-three-new-menus-in-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Why you should try these three new menus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Try munchies with a beer<br />
Savour the world on your plate as you down a pint of handcrafted beer! The new Favourite Flavours brew snacks menu features a mix of international and Indian flavours. Try dishes such as Vada Pao Poppers (in pic), Chicken-Crusted Flatbread, Bloody Mary Mexican Prawns, Sweet Chilli and Mozzarella Sticks, and Parmesan and Potato Rosti.<br />
AT: The White Owl, One Indiabulls Centre, Tower 2-B, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel.<br />
CALL: 24210231 cost Rs 295 to Rs 425Cool off with a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-you-should-try-these-three-new-menus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2017 09:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-you-should-try-these-three-new-menus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant review: New Asian eatery could be South Mumbai's favourite hangout]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kung Pao Chicken and Mushroom Pot RiceWe'll tell you later about how we nearly filched something from Kuai Kitchen, but first, let's talk about the food this adorable new restaurant in Colaba has to offer.A casual dining space, Kuai Kitchen is the newest offering from the Royal China stable, but you never would have guessed it. Its faux-grungy interiors, complete with graffiti-splattered walls and red-and-blue accents, are a far cry from the brand's other restaurants, including the recently lau]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/restaurant-review-new-asian-eatery-could-be-south-mumbais-favourite-hangout/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2017 04:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/restaurant-review-new-asian-eatery-could-be-south-mumbais-favourite-hangout/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef Kunal Kapoor's recipe for Caramel Custard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kunal Kapoor. Pic courtesy/Kunal Kapoor Instagram accountBorn to a Punjabi family in the happening city of Delhi, Kunal Kapoor is now a popular name in Indian television, thanks to his multi-cuisine cooking expertise. Kunal Kapoor is the Executive Sous Chef at Leela Kempinski, Gurgaon, whose amazing dishes and mind-blowing recipes have occupied an integral space in our kitchens. He has also judged several seasons of MasterChef India along with other celebrated chefs.Chef Kunal Kapoor has shared]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-kunal-kapoors-recipe-for-caramel-custard/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2017 09:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-kunal-kapoors-recipe-for-caramel-custard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dine like the stars! Eat like Sonam Kapoor or Arjun Rampal in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even as most of our filmi folk swear by their fitness regime and diet foods, once in a while, they do like to step out and indulge. But meeting their high standards doesn't come easy. Known to be sticklers for quality, they don't settle for anything less than the best. And once they find a favourite, they mostly keep coming back. So, what does it take to make the cut?Arjun RampalTuna Tartare and Chicken V8 at Korner House<br />
"Arjun Rampal likes his protein, but when he's not shooting the next morni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/dine-like-the-stars-eat-like-sonam-kapoor-or-arjun-rampal-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Mar 2017 08:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/dine-like-the-stars-eat-like-sonam-kapoor-or-arjun-rampal-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wonder Woman in a nauvari saree]]></title><description><![CDATA[As joggers brush past us at 9 am, we wait under the Princess Street flyover to meet Sampada Mukadam. Her entry is the stuff of superhero movies. Draped in a fuchsia silk nauvari (nine-yard) saree, wearing strings of golden beads and a nathani (nose ring) that glints in the sun, the 52-year-old arrives on a Harley Davidson.She radiates confidence, unperturbed by the curious stares of cabbies and bikers. The giant bike purrs to a halt as Sampada parks it and gets off swiftly. "I've been riding bik]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/wonder-woman-in-a-nauvari-saree/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2017 09:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/wonder-woman-in-a-nauvari-saree/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Dig into fresh and healthy Bento boxes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dig into fresh and healthy Bento boxes11.30 am to 12 am Sample some fresh and healthy, unwrapped bento boxes, which offer a different menu every day. Offerings include satay, stir-frys, dim sums, salads, curries, gyoza, and dumplings.On:&nbsp;Monday to Friday<br />
At:&nbsp;Mamgoto outlets in Kala Ghoda and Bandra.&nbsp;<br />
Call:&nbsp;33999610 (Bandra)<br />
Cost:&nbsp;Rs 499 plus taxes (veg), Rs 599 plus taxes (non veg)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-dig-into-fresh-and-healthy-bento-boxes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2017 05:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-dig-into-fresh-and-healthy-bento-boxes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn how to create ice creams, egg-free desserts at this baking tour in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shaheen Peerbhai. Pic/Shaheen PeerbhaiBaking never sounded this good. Date, Almond and Coconut Energy Balls, Black Bread Roll, Rosemary and Charcoal Crackers, and Brioche French Toast &mdash; learn all this and more at chef Shaheen Peerbhai's upcoming baking tour.Deconstructed CheesecakeThe three-city tour begins this weekend in Mumbai, where Peerbhai wants to show people that there's more to pastry than red velvet cupcakes and brownies. "I hope to push students out of their comfort zone by chal]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-how-to-create-ice-creams-egg-free-desserts-at-this-baking-tour-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2017 03:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-how-to-create-ice-creams-egg-free-desserts-at-this-baking-tour-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: This Andheri cafe is a haven for boardgamers]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; A caricature of Crime Master Gogo at the entrance of the caf&eacute;'GOGO naam hai mera&hellip;' Sure, most fans of the 1990s hit Andaz Apna Apna will be able to complete this phrase by Shakti Kapoor. We are greeted with its tweaked version: 'Aaya hoon toh kuch toh khelke hi jaunga' mouthed by his caricature at the entrance of Pair A Dice Caf&eacute; in Oshiwara.Four black-and-white checkered Sunmica tables and a sit-down divan make for a cosy atmosphere, or a war zone if a game gets too]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-andheri-cafe-is-a-haven-for-boardgamers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2017 01:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-andheri-cafe-is-a-haven-for-boardgamers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colaba restaurant Ellipsis to shut shop in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colaba restaurant Ellipsis, which gave the city a taste of high-end, seasonal New American cuisine back in 2012, will be downing its shutters by mid-April. However, it's not goodbye forever, because the restaurant is shifting to Dubai.Owner Rohan Talwar reveals over email from Dubai that the move to the Middle East is part of an international expansion plan. "Dubai is a great next step for the Ellipsis brand. It will allow us to leverage our global resources in order to pioneer the Dubai market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/colaba-restaurant-ellipsis-to-shut-shop-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 10:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/colaba-restaurant-ellipsis-to-shut-shop-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craving for 'payasam'? Learn South Indian cooking at this workshop in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Curd RiceIf you often crave for a hot bowl of rasam but are unable to figure out its consistency in online recipes, a two-hour South Indian cooking workshop may just help you whip up the perfect tangy-spicy, peppercorn-laced concoction. "South Indian cuisine is technique-sensitive, so it's difficult to learn it off the Internet.<br />
French Beans VazhattiyathuA hands-on class can help you understand the correct balance of spices, right textures and consistencies, and the doneness of vegetables," sha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craving-for-payasam-learn-south-indian-cooking-at-this-workshop-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 05:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craving-for-payasam-learn-south-indian-cooking-at-this-workshop-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Mumbai restaurant Ellipsis to close doors in city and open in Dubai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Colaba restaurant Ellipsis, which gave the city a taste of high-end, seasonal New American cuisine back in 2012, will be downing its shutters by mid-April. However, it's not goodbye forever, because the restaurant is shifting to Dubai.Owner Rohan Talwar reveals over email from Dubai that the move to the Middle East is part of an international expansion plan. "Dubai is a great next step for the Ellipsis brand. It will allow us to leverage our global resources in order to pioneer the Dubai market]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/south-mumbai-restaurant-ellipsis-to-close-doors-in-city-and-open-in-dubai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 05:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/south-mumbai-restaurant-ellipsis-to-close-doors-in-city-and-open-in-dubai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Get rid of your hunger pangs with these granola bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The assortment of bars. Pics/Nimesh DaveHunger pangs can strike at any time, particularly during stressful work days. Instead of indulging in junk food, we've been discovering the wonders of homemade, healthy granola bars.<br />
Nutty BarThe latest in our collection are healthy bars and bites from Nutritio. The venture was started by Kadambari Gupte and her mother-in-law Supriya Patkar in February. The Vashi-based duo makes everything fresh, once an order is placed.<br />
Choco CocoWe sampled all of their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-get-rid-of-your-hunger-pangs-with-these-granola-bars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Mar 2017 03:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-get-rid-of-your-hunger-pangs-with-these-granola-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Macaron Day: Mumbai chef creates five macarons suggested by bakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you love macarons, this is a great opportunity to sink your teeth into never-heard-of flavours to celebrate World Macaron Day (March 20) at La Folie today. Chef-owner Sanjana Patel has created innovations of the delicate and sweet meringue-based French confection, based on flavour suggestions from five food bloggers and home bakers.These include Mango With Coconut Vanilla Bean Cream suggested by celebrity chef Karishma Sakhrani, Yuzu Cream and Hazelnut from self-taught baker and blogger Shive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-macaron-day-mumbai-chef-creates-five-macarons-suggested-by-bakers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2017 04:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-macaron-day-mumbai-chef-creates-five-macarons-suggested-by-bakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: mid-day's top five foodie picks for Navroze]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traditional FeastTuck into a delivery menu featuring Parsi cuisine favourites like Chicken Farcha and Lagan nu Custard, as well as lost heritage dishes like the Tuvar Dal no Pulao (in pic), served with Apricot Gosht. There is a special all-veg menu too, which includes an eggless dessert.<br />
ON: Today (dinner) and tomorrowAT: The Bawi Bride KitchenCALL: 9819285720COST: Rs 1,600 (non-veg set menu for two); Rs 1,300 (veg menu)Veggie DelightFeeling left out in all the meat-heavy Navroze feasting? Choos]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-mid-days-top-five-foodie-picks-for-navroze/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2017 05:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-mid-days-top-five-foodie-picks-for-navroze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Restaurant Review: This new Bandra eatery serves delicious meaty offerings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The outdoor section is bright and livelyIf you're a carnivore living in Mumbai, you may have realised that very few establishments in the city cater almost exclusively to your kind. Which is why, when you're flipping through the menu at the month-old Bistro at Coffee Break, your jaw will drop in wonder at the amount of meaty dishes on offer. Before we've even placed our order, the place ticks off the first box on our list for its variety.Located at Bandra Reclamation, this new eatery replaces U]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-restaurant-review-this-new-bandra-eatery-serves-delicious-meaty-offerings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2017 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-restaurant-review-this-new-bandra-eatery-serves-delicious-meaty-offerings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai chefs to experiment new and healthy options with purple colour in menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let's do a colour test. Name some green vegetables. Easy peasy? Okay, name some red vegetables. There are at least two very obvious answers, though neither is a vegetable. Now, name four purple veggies. It might surprise you to know that many of the common ingredients on your plate - corn, potatoes, cabbage, etc - come in more than one colour. And, this might be a good year to celebrate diversity.According to health experts from Whole Food, an American food company that examined consumer behavio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-chefs-to-experiment-new-and-healthy-options-with-purple-colour-in-menu/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2017 07:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-chefs-to-experiment-new-and-healthy-options-with-purple-colour-in-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: The 20- seater Kerala Lunch Home is a must visit for a sumptuous meal]]></title><description><![CDATA[A hands-on Varghese supervises every dish before it's served. Pics/Shadab KhanIt's around 12.30 in the afternoon when we find ourselves at the doorstep of Kerala Lunch Home, tucked in discreetly behind a shadowy canopy. We had lost our way in the bylanes of Motilal Nagar 1, Goregaon (W), multiple times. But, as we are greeted with warm smiles along with a glass of warm medicinal water to cool off, we realise the effort has been worth it.On the surface, the eatery looks like any other lunch home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-20-seater-kerala-lunch-home-is-a-must-visit-for-a-sumptuous-meal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2017 07:37:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-20-seater-kerala-lunch-home-is-a-must-visit-for-a-sumptuous-meal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taste test: Are the latest food substitutes worth a try? Find out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cashew milk cappuccino<br />
It came to us in a steel tumbler, frothy and stark white. The aroma reminded us of fresh milk but, in reality, this was cashew milk. This simple ingredient is the star of many of the drinks at the health bar, Vibe Liquiteria. In particular, their bestselling drink, the Cashew Milk Cappuccino (`210). The coffee drink was a simple concoction of cashew milk, espresso and just the faintest hint of foam; as a sweetener, they add in molasses. We liked the lightness that this nut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/taste-test-are-the-latest-food-substitutes-worth-a-try-find-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2017 03:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/taste-test-are-the-latest-food-substitutes-worth-a-try-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Go green! 5 green drinks to sip on Saint Patrick's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[The traditional death date of Saint Patrick, the foremost patron saint of Ireland, is celebrated on 17th March. Saint Patrick's Day is a public holiday in Ireland and is marked as the official feast day on the Christian calendar. So, while Ireland and other nations indulge in a fun and food extravaganza on the eve, why not we indulge in some mocktail session? As green happens to be the colour of day and whoever indulged in the celebration dresses up in green clothes and accessories, we thought o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/go-green-5-green-drinks-to-sip-on-saint-patricks-day/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2017 11:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/go-green-5-green-drinks-to-sip-on-saint-patricks-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This weekend, enjoy a royal meal along with stories of 'nawabi daawats' in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maliha Khan.&nbsp;Pic courtesy/basahaestate.inThough we're chatting over the telephone, we can imagine the twinkle in Maliha Khan's eyes as the 36-year-old Goregaon resident recalls the royal parties she witnessed as a child at her ancestral palace in Lucknow. The daawats were hosted by her father, Amir Naqi Khan, Rajkumar of Mahmoodabad &mdash; Basaha Estate, and a connoisseur of Mughal cuisine.Maliha Khan's grandfather Maharajkumar Mahmood Hasan Khan of Mahmoodabad with Indira Gandhi in late 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-weekend-enjoy-a-royal-meal-along-with-stories-of-nawabi-daawats-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2017 03:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-weekend-enjoy-a-royal-meal-along-with-stories-of-nawabi-daawats-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food Review: Stuff yourself with more than aloo at Sion's A1 Samosas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cheese Corn Samosa.&nbsp;Pics/ Datta KumbharThey're the stuff of food legend. The A1 Samosas from Sion have found their way to single-screen cinema halls and multiplexes across the city, where they are a much-loved snack.At A1's Sion headquarters on a busy Holi evening, we find that most items are sold out. &ldquo;It's because of the hungry crowds who came here after the festivities&rdquo; says a woman at the counter.<br />
Pizza BunThe next day, we see better luck. The outlet is small in comparison]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-review-stuff-yourself-with-more-than-aloo-at-sions-a1-samosas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2017 01:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-review-stuff-yourself-with-more-than-aloo-at-sions-a1-samosas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombo's favourite seafood chef to come to Mumbai this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Munidasa with fresh tuna and crab at his restaurants"We're opening Ministry of Crab in Bangkok this year. We've also been in talks with someone in Mumbai, but nothing has materialised yet. It's certainly not happening in 2017," confirms Dharshan Munidasa over the phone lines from Galle, when we tell him that rumours of his brand expanding into Mumbai have been creating quite the buzz in the city of late. The renowned chef will be here as part of the World Gourmet Festival, which begins this wee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/colombos-favourite-seafood-chef-to-come-to-mumbai-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2017 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/colombos-favourite-seafood-chef-to-come-to-mumbai-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colombo's favourite seafood chef is coming to Mumbai this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Munidasa with fresh tuna and crab at his restaurants"We're opening Ministry of Crab in Bangkok this year. We've also been in talks with someone in Mumbai, but nothing has materialised yet. It's certainly not happening in 2017," confirms Dharshan Munidasa over the phone lines from Galle, when we tell him that rumours of his brand expanding into Mumbai have been creating quite the buzz in the city of late. The renowned chef will be here as part of the World Gourmet Festival, which begins this wee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/colombos-favourite-seafood-chef-is-coming-to-mumbai-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2017 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/colombos-favourite-seafood-chef-is-coming-to-mumbai-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Indulge in Pathare Prabhu cuisine at Jogeshwari]]></title><description><![CDATA[A typical thali"It's all about the seafood," laughs Sunetra Sil Vijaykar, on being asked to describe Pathare Prabhu food.But, there's a lot more to the cuisine of one of Mumbai's oldest communities than seafood. And if you're curious, bring your appetite along for a typical Pathare Prabhu meal at Vijaykar's ancestral home in Jogeshwari this Sunday. "This is a family event. My mother-in-law Dr Padmaja Vijaykar and I have been organising these meals since last September. We started off with a few]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-pathare-prabhu-cuisine-at-jogeshwari/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2017 07:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-pathare-prabhu-cuisine-at-jogeshwari/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Misal mania in Lower Parel! 33-year-old Maharashtrian eatery debuts in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Misal Puri. Pics/Datta KumbharWe stepped into Marutirao Misalwale to spot two foreigners gleefully mopping up the restaurant's signature misal with puris. That they were enjoying the traditional Maharashtrian snack, known for its fiery spice levels, without shedding a tear, perked us up. We settled in the no-frills 20-seater (with sharing tables) launched three months back in Lower Parel by Rahul Khamkar. He's the third-generation owner of Marutirao Misalwale, whose flagship outlet in Ahmednaga]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/misal-mania-in-lower-parel-33-year-old-maharashtrian-eatery-debuts-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Mar 2017 04:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/misal-mania-in-lower-parel-33-year-old-maharashtrian-eatery-debuts-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Why this Byculla workspace-cum-resto-lounge fails to impress]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ground floor has a sports bar-like vibe, while the top floor features framed pictures of lions. Pics/Bipin Kokate6.45 pm: You cannot miss Lion Heart for its conspicuous bronze, block facade and golden lion emblem. Step into a sports bar-like set-up on the ground floor, with wooden seating, a big screen, and a bar at the far end. The high table top running the length of the wall alternates between flashy green and red. We are guided to the top-floor seating by dingy, blue lights. The wall al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-byculla-workspace-cum-resto-lounge-fails-to-impress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2017 04:47:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-byculla-workspace-cum-resto-lounge-fails-to-impress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cafe Madras owners to open food store next to the Matunga landmark]]></title><description><![CDATA[Devrath Kamath at CornucopiaAs soon as we step into Matunga's latest entrant to the food scene, a sense of the classic greets us. Be it the choice of name - Cornucopia: borrowed from the mythical goat, symbolic of abundance of food - the bold Prussian blue-painted entrance, the vintage signage on the glass fa&ccedil;ade, or the piece de resistance - the vaulted arch that accentuates the high ceiling. "We were inspired by the vibrancy of London's Covent Garden market, and wanted to replicate the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/cafe-madras-owners-to-open-food-store-next-to-the-matunga-landmark/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2017 03:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/cafe-madras-owners-to-open-food-store-next-to-the-matunga-landmark/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This weekend, enjoy a 12-hour food marathon in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mutton Cutlet and Gravy at Cafe ExcelsiorKyani &amp; Co's famous bun maska lends itself to most food crawls organised in SoBo. But did you know that behind the iconic Irani cafe is Edward Dosa Stall that whips up a mean Paneer Chilli Dosa? This weekend, dig into this dosa and a host of other eats (until you burst at the seams) at a 12-hour long food crawlathon covering 24 spots in South Mumbai. It has been organised by 36-year-old Vishall Bansal, a construction equipment executive, who hosts fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-weekend-enjoy-a-12-hour-food-marathon-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Mar 2017 03:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-weekend-enjoy-a-12-hour-food-marathon-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holi hai! 4 easy recipes for a delicious Holi treat]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the festival of colours is round the corner, we thought of delighting you with some easy to make food recipes. This is when mid-day browsed through its archives and found out some amazing sweet and tangy food recipes shared by celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor on the eve of Holi. Colour up your food palate this Holi with these delicious dishes and have an amazing food party during the festival.&nbsp;<br />
Pichkari Thandai. Pic courtesy/YouTubePichkari ThandaiIngredients1 1/2 litres full cream milk1/2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/holi-hai-4-easy-recipes-for-a-delicious-holi-treat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2017 09:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/holi-hai-4-easy-recipes-for-a-delicious-holi-treat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai: British-style pub is all set for a retro return]]></title><description><![CDATA[A change is brewing in South Mumbai's 22-year-old English style pub, Geoffrey's. We are reminded of an experienced veteran unafraid to learn a new trick or two from a promising novice. What the sea-facing Marine Plaza's ground floor pub is trying to do, we discover, is remain relevant in the nightlife of a city currently driven by cheap liquor haunts that don't look so cheap.Anil Madhok, executive chairman of Sarovar Hotels that owns Marine Plaza, admits that millennial entrants like of Bar Stoc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-british-style-pub-is-all-set-for-a-retro-return/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2017 04:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-british-style-pub-is-all-set-for-a-retro-return/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Aquarium-styled restaurant shows hot to eat fish amid fish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sitting on the ground floor of A highrise in Borivli's Rajendra Nagar, Cafe Hydro take its name seriously. You walk on glass floor embedded with pebbles, as if you are gliding on a seabed. But on closer look, we realise it's actually the replica of a railway track holding ballast. Above are panels with pop-coloured suitcases placed on berth-like cabins. "It's our tribute to the Indian railways, which according to us is a neglected service," says a friendly staffer sensing our confusion.Just as w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-aquarium-styled-restaurant-shows-hot-to-eat-fish-amid-fish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2017 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-aquarium-styled-restaurant-shows-hot-to-eat-fish-amid-fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Aquarium-inspired restaurant shows how to eat fish amid fish]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sitting on the ground floor of A highrise in Borivli's Rajendra Nagar, Cafe Hydro take its name seriously. You walk on glass floor embedded with pebbles, as if you are gliding on a seabed. But on closer look, we realise it's actually the replica of a railway track holding ballast. Above are panels with pop-coloured suitcases placed on berth-like cabins. "It's our tribute to the Indian railways, which according to us is a neglected service," says a friendly staffer sensing our confusion.Just as w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-aquarium-inspired-restaurant-shows-how-to-eat-fish-amid-fish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2017 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-aquarium-inspired-restaurant-shows-how-to-eat-fish-amid-fish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai: Brewery opens doors for beer geeks to experiment with recipes]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is a busy afternoon at Andheri's Brewbot - servers waltz from one table to another keeping up with the frenzy of orders. Standing in the crowd are a bunch of youngsters, the "beer geeks" as they'd like to be called. They are there, but they don't quite blend in. A glance at their signature double-shoulder bags (that are like second skin to them), and their careful sniffs and sips on their beer mugs, you know they take their brews rather seriously. They are awaiting their turn to go upstairs f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-brewery-opens-doors-for-beer-geeks-to-experiment-with-recipes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Mar 2017 03:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-brewery-opens-doors-for-beer-geeks-to-experiment-with-recipes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: 6 innovative dishes and drinks to beat the summer heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hanoi Bitter Melon Shrimp Salad<br />
At Shizusan Shophouse &amp; Bar, every dish has a story behind it. In Vietnamese homes, bitter melon is usually cooked at the start of their new year as a reminder of the bitter living conditions of the past. The Hanoi Bitter Melon Shrimp Salad is an ode to these festivities.Chef Paul Kinny adds finishing touches to the salad. Pics/Sameer MarkandeThe bitterness of the melon is balanced with the sweetness of carrots, while the citrus namplah adds the umami factor,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-6-innovative-dishes-and-drinks-to-beat-the-summer-heat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Mar 2017 04:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-6-innovative-dishes-and-drinks-to-beat-the-summer-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant Review: New Khar eatery tries hard but fails to impress]]></title><description><![CDATA[InteriorsMumbai Vibe makes a good first impression. It's spread across two floors with an al fresco section. The interiors are cute &mdash; watering can shaped planters, a library, sewing machine curios, witty framed posters, a facade of a double decker bus, swing-inspired seats, butterfly prints on the sofas &mdash; the works.<br />
Onion Bhajia TacosBut looks can be deceptive and we realised that soon. Our first order, a faux cocktail, was called Nothing Much (Rs 180). The drink stayed true to its]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/restaurant-review-new-khar-eatery-tries-hard-but-fails-to-impress/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Mar 2017 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/restaurant-review-new-khar-eatery-tries-hard-but-fails-to-impress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exclusive! This new resto-pub in Mumbai serves Indian food with cocktails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assam's Bamboo Smoked MuttonA sign reading, 'We ended up at Life', is how we are greeted as we walk into the space where Villa 69 in Juhu once stood. Succumbing to the ever-changing gastronomic scene of the city, the cafe-lounge has paved way for a new resto-pub, A Bar Called Life (ABCL), which opens to public this Saturday.<br />
Pulled Rann SliderThe latest offering by the owners of Bastian and One Street Over, ABCL is done up in wood with brown tufted sofas and dull grey walls. Mini stages next to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/exclusive-this-new-resto-pub-in-mumbai-serves-indian-food-with-cocktails/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2017 04:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/exclusive-this-new-resto-pub-in-mumbai-serves-indian-food-with-cocktails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Versova pop-up offers Anglo-Indian cuisine during the British Raj]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jalebi PuddingThe&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;days of the memsahib and her trusted khansamah may be long gone, but we can't deny the influence the British Raj has had on Indian culinary traditions.To try some of these Anglo-Indian dishes that took shape in these historic kitchens, sign up for a dinner at Versova resident Priyadarshini Gupta's home this weekend.<br />
Cutlets with Devil's ChutneyThe meal, hosted by Authenticook, will have separate menus for vegetarians and non-vegetarians, and fea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-versova-pop-up-offers-anglo-indian-cuisine-during-the-british-raj/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Mar 2017 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-versova-pop-up-offers-anglo-indian-cuisine-during-the-british-raj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Savour Bun maska, Irani tea on a food trail in Fort]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ban Maska. Representational ImagesFew would debate the lack of a dull moment if food and a walking trail around one of the city's most inspiring precincts were part of the itinerary. Turns out, the folks at Some Place Else have a delicious package lined up for the weekend, in the form of a vegetarian food trail around Fort."The walk will avoid big cafes, and explore Fort's older establishments that steeped in nostalgia," says Ritika Saraf, founder of the travel group.<br />
SadhyaThe three-hour trail]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-bun-maska-irani-tea-on-a-food-trail-in-fort/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2017 07:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-bun-maska-irani-tea-on-a-food-trail-in-fort/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Holi Special: Here's where you can get the best 'thandai' in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illustration/Uday MohiteBandra's takeaway<br />
On one day of the year, the Khane Khas restaurant in Bandra turns into a takeaway. This is so that the interiors can be turned into a thandai-making mini-factory.It is for Holi that the restaurant also changes its operational hours - the previous night, they close by midnight, so the staff can start with the preparation of the thandai. "The process begins with the grinding of the mawa.<br />
An archival picture of the Khane Khas Holi celebrationsThe milk and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/holi-special-heres-where-you-can-get-the-best-thandai-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Mar 2017 04:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/holi-special-heres-where-you-can-get-the-best-thandai-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[When hunger strikes 12! These 4 Mumbai joints serve late-night meals]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open till 4 AM<br />
For burgers and pasta<br />
Have people over and have run out of food? Hogg Quarter's is a delivery and takeaway joint thAt can get food to your doorstep not just on weekends, but every day of the week. The menu features classic Continental fare like pizza, burger and pasta. Among the burgers, try the Oink Oink (R220), which has slow-cooked pork, onion and bacon jam. In pasta, try the Mr White (R200) or the Red Devil (R200).At Near Indian Oil Petrol Pump, Oshiwara, Andheri (W).<br />
Call 887]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/when-hunger-strikes-12-these-4-mumbai-joints-serve-late-night-meals/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2017 14:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/when-hunger-strikes-12-these-4-mumbai-joints-serve-late-night-meals/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Lower Parel eatery's new bar menu pays homage to Mumbai's Art Deco buildings]]></title><description><![CDATA[The pop-up menuIf you're the kind who yearns for the Bombay of yore, head over to The Bombay Canteen, which is launching a new cocktail menu that pays homage to the city's iconic Art Deco buildings.The Canteen Cocktails menu names its nine new drinks after Art Deco structures in South Mumbai, among them Empress Court and Liberty Cinema. "Each drink reflects the design of the building, either in shape or colour," says partner Yash Bhanage.<br />
Bar manager Rahul Raghav. Pics/Bipin KokateThe cocktails]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-lower-parel-eaterys-new-bar-menu-pays-homage-to-mumbais-art-deco-buildings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Mar 2017 04:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-lower-parel-eaterys-new-bar-menu-pays-homage-to-mumbais-art-deco-buildings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putting yongchak ahead of beans! For taste of home, Nagas visit these shops in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Aking Zimik in Khar Danda, Wung Naoshung and Yaomi Awungshi in KalinaThe shop with no name on Kalina's Masjid Lane smells faintly of seaweed, eucalyptus oil and old women. It's a curious combination of odours and it takes a quick minute or two to get acclimatised.<br />
Leaderson Horam in Khar Danda run stores for the food needs of the migrant Naga communityThe shop with grey rolling shutters is as ubiquitous as they come. It has no exceptional storefront; a picture of momos is plastered on the windo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/putting-yongchak-ahead-of-beans-for-taste-of-home-nagas-visit-these-shops-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2017 08:58:51 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/putting-yongchak-ahead-of-beans-for-taste-of-home-nagas-visit-these-shops-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[mid-day exclusive first look! Gastropub inspired by racehorses set to wow Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Each table at The Stables is named after a winning horse. Pics/Rane AshishShergar was a gorgeous stud that captured the British imagination three decades ago. Owned by Agha Khan, the spiritual leader to Ismaili Muslims, the wonder horse with a distinct white blaze on his face had never lost a single race. His glorious career was brutally cut short when he was kidnapped, never to be found again. He has certainly not been forgotten, though. In fact, at Andheri's soon-to-be launched gastropub, The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mid-day-exclusive-first-look-gastropub-inspired-by-racehorses-set-to-wow-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2017 06:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mid-day-exclusive-first-look-gastropub-inspired-by-racehorses-set-to-wow-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eat like a nawabzada! Celebrating the importance of food in 10 Muslim royal families]]></title><description><![CDATA[Muzaffar Ali (centre) and Meera Ali (standing left) with daughter Sama (seated left), son Shaad, daughter-in-law Aarti Patkar (seated right) and grandson Imaan feature in the just-launched title, Dining with the Nawabs by Meera Ali and Karam PuriThe walls of Anhalwara Palace in the idyllic Kotwara - a village in the Lakhimpur Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh - have lived through a thousand stories. The most amusing, however, tend to be those associated with food. Even today, the family cracks up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/eat-like-a-nawabzada-celebrating-the-importance-of-food-in-10-muslim-royal-families/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Mar 2017 05:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/eat-like-a-nawabzada-celebrating-the-importance-of-food-in-10-muslim-royal-families/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food needs to be sexy: Chef Gome Galily]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;I&rsquo;m not sure if you know this, but Matsya is shutting down. Today is the last day,&rdquo; says Chef Gome Galily when we call to talk about his upcoming pop-up at Byculla culinary space Magazine Street Kitchen, the menu for which is shrouded in secrecy.We&rsquo;ve heard, we say. The 32-year-old chef had been running Matsya Freestyle Kitchen in Goa for three years before deciding to shut shop. What went wrong? &ldquo;There were a lot of issues, from internet connectivity to electricit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-needs-to-be-sexy-chef-gome-galily/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Mar 2017 03:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-needs-to-be-sexy-chef-gome-galily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craving for strawberries from Mahabaleshwar? Head to this food fest in Bandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Come Saturday morning and a van packed with 50 kg of strawberries will make its way from Mahabaleshwar to Mumbai for a festival hosted in its honour. As the organiser Niraj Agarwal informs us, the plucking season is from December to May, so March is the perfect time to bring in fresh strawberries and bid farewell to the sweet-sour fruit.The Mumbai Strawberry Fest will feature fresh strawberries from the farms and also play host to food stalls featuring home chefs and food startups. Milkshakes, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craving-for-strawberries-from-mahabaleshwar-head-to-this-food-fest-in-bandra/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Mar 2017 04:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craving-for-strawberries-from-mahabaleshwar-head-to-this-food-fest-in-bandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enjoy tasty and pocket-friendly parathas at Bandra's Oye Kiddan!]]></title><description><![CDATA[After hunting for what we had imagined would be a small eatery filled with the sizzle of parathas cooking in ghee, near Amarsons on Linking Road, we are faced with a general store at a petrol pump. Inside the store, squashed to one corner is the 'first retail outlet' of the paratha delivery service, Oye Kiddan!<br />
The expected sizzle greets us, emanating from a small tava on an induction stove. On it, a cook expertly kneads out parathas and fries them, till they are all puffed up. He flips it out o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/enjoy-tasty-and-pocket-friendly-parathas-at-bandras-oye-kiddan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2017 17:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/enjoy-tasty-and-pocket-friendly-parathas-at-bandras-oye-kiddan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Try tasty pocket friendly parathas at Bandra's Oye Kiddan!]]></title><description><![CDATA[After hunting for what we had imagined would be a small eatery filled with the sizzle of parathas cooking in ghee, near Amarsons on Linking Road, we are faced with a general store at a petrol pump. Inside the store, squashed to one corner is the 'first retail outlet' of the paratha delivery service, Oye Kiddan!<br />
The expected sizzle greets us, emanating from a small tava on an induction stove. On it, a cook expertly kneads out parathas and fries them, till they are all puffed up. He flips it out o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/try-tasty-pocket-friendly-parathas-at-bandras-oye-kiddan/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2017 12:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/try-tasty-pocket-friendly-parathas-at-bandras-oye-kiddan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breakfast feasts]]></title><description><![CDATA[8 am to 11.55 pm<br />
Drive away your morning blues with a new breakfast menu featuring Blueberry Pancakes, Diavolo (diavolo chipotle cream cheese on NYC bagel), Steelcut Baked Oatmeal, Popeye (scrambled eggs with spinach, bacon and onions) and Hazelnut Brioche French Toast.AT: Poetry by Love &amp; Cheesecake, Pali Darshan, 33rd Road, opposite Mini Punjab, Bandra (W).<br />
CALL: 9819935135]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/breakfast-feasts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2017 01:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/breakfast-feasts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel: Spend the day at a farm in Wada, Palghar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The farm grows a variety of fruit; (right) take part in a watermelon-eating contestTired of the same old treks and camps that take you out of the city on the weekend? Do something different this time by spending the day at a farm in Wada, Palghar, and indulging in some melon-ey goodness.The trip is meant to usher in the watermelon season, and will involve a plethora of activities to help you make the most of it. "This is the first time we&rsquo;re hosting such an event.We wanted to do something]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/travel-spend-the-day-at-a-farm-in-wada-palghar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2017 05:13:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/travel-spend-the-day-at-a-farm-in-wada-palghar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai: Relish a Lucknowi platter at this Khar restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[From melt-in-the-mouth kebabs to fragrant dum biryani, Lucknow &mdash; the city of nawabs &mdash; is known for its decadent fare. It's not very often that you find chefs experimenting with this cuisine, with most preferring not to veer from traditional cooking methods. But, tomorrow, Out of the Blue will play host to a pop-up by Sunaeyaa Kapur and Shweta Menon who, under their new venture, will serve diners Awadh-inspired dishes with a twist.The three-course meal, cooked by Menon, will be carefu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-relish-a-lucknowi-platter-at-this-khar-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2017 04:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-relish-a-lucknowi-platter-at-this-khar-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Mumbai workshop will let home chefs create recipes using salmon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salmon in Lemon Caper SauceIt's a workshop that iscentred on just one ingredient: salmon. And it invites participates to bring along their own ingredients to cook the fish.The Bring Your Own Ingredients for (BYOI) for Salmon is an open event meant specifically for home chefs. Chef Rakhee Vaswani and Yogi Shergill, vice counsel and director of Norwegian Sea Food Council, will guide participants on the different techniques that can be used to cook with fish, and its health benefits."Instead of sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-workshop-will-let-home-chefs-create-recipes-using-salmon/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2017 03:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-workshop-will-let-home-chefs-create-recipes-using-salmon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Come enjoy a Strawberry Fest this Saturday in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Strawberry Festival promises visitors a fun day out, with a range of activities and goodies on display. Strawberry milkshakes, strawberry ice cream, fresh farm strawberries, scones with jam, a strawberry eating competition and a live band are just some of the attractions available at the venue. All the raw strawberries will be sourced directly from farmers in Mahabaleshwar, while the strawberry products will be sourced from home chefs, women entrepreneurs, and food startups within the state.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/come-enjoy-a-strawberry-fest-this-saturday-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/come-enjoy-a-strawberry-fest-this-saturday-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beat the heat with four special cocktails at these Mumbai joints]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Farzi Tina is a vodka-based cocktail featuring California oranges &nbsp;and refreshing kaffir lime leaves, topped with home-made soda. &ldquo;The combination of oranges and kaffir lime is extremely refreshing and cooling at the same time, perfect to help you beat the sweltering heat,&rdquo; says Aman Dua, Head Mixologist, Massive Restaurants Pvt Ltd. To make this drink at home, muddle together four to five chunks of California orange with around five kaffir lime leaves to extract flavour fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/beat-the-heat-with-four-special-cocktails-at-these-mumbai-joints/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/beat-the-heat-with-four-special-cocktails-at-these-mumbai-joints/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beat the heat with four exciting summer cocktails in Mumbai restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Farzi Tina is a vodka-based cocktail featuring California oranges &nbsp;and refreshing kaffir lime leaves, topped with home-made soda. &ldquo;The combination of oranges and kaffir lime is extremely refreshing and cooling at the same time, perfect to help you beat the sweltering heat,&rdquo; says Aman Dua, Head Mixologist, Massive Restaurants Pvt Ltd. To make this drink at home, muddle together four to five chunks of California orange with around five kaffir lime leaves to extract flavour fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/beat-the-heat-with-four-exciting-summer-cocktails-in-mumbai-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 14:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/beat-the-heat-with-four-exciting-summer-cocktails-in-mumbai-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Fermented drink is the latest trend in February]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homemade Granola. Pic/SNEHA KHARABESmoothies and granola<br />
It's a glass filled with healthy treats &mdash; fresh fruit, almonds, oats, honey, sunflower seeds, cashewnuts, peanuts and white sesame, mixed with kefir milk (a fermented milk drink made with kefir grains). Pictured here is the Homemade Granola (`195 plus taxes), the newest healthy offering at The Pantry in Kala Ghoda. The eatery also serves a Kefir Milk with Vanilla and Honey (`195 plus taxes), and Kefir Milk with Strawberry and Mulberr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fermented-drink-is-the-latest-trend-in-february/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2017 03:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fermented-drink-is-the-latest-trend-in-february/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bollywood stars share personal tips to improve health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pooja DhingraCelebrity chef Pooja Dhingra's latest book, The Wholesome Kitchen, (Hachette India) appears to be quite a departure from the decadent ways she's known for. Dabbling in healthy cooking and eating, for a pastry chef especially, is a job easier said than done. For Dhingra, the journey began two years ago, when she was preparing to run the half marathon in Mumbai. "Training for the half marathon meant I had to change my diet, but then, I also needed to meet my sweet cravings," says Dhin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bollywood-stars-share-personal-tips-to-improve-health/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2017 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bollywood-stars-share-personal-tips-to-improve-health/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food feedback: Chefs create a checklist to find if they are on right track]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
It's imperative for chefs to be clued into Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to track feedback. PIC/Satej ShindeFeedback is a pillar of any service industry, especially hospitality. However, despite forms handed out to guests, and the stray chef coming out to ask, "How did you like your food?" restaurants are always up against the challenge of figuring what's working. From a customer's first facial reaction to a dish arriving at the table, to leftovers that make their way to waste bins, che]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-feedback-chefs-create-a-checklist-to-find-if-they-are-on-right-track/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2017 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-feedback-chefs-create-a-checklist-to-find-if-they-are-on-right-track/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef Ranveer Brar's recipe for Roasted Sweet Potato and Cheese Tater Tots]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roasted Sweet Potato and Cheese Tater Tots. Pic couretsy/Ranveer Brar's official Facebook accountBorn in Lucknow, India and inspired by the local kebab vendors, Ranveer Brar is now a popular Indian chef who hosts and judges cooking shows in India television. A successful chef at the age of 25, Ranveer Brar recently opened an all-vegetarian restaurant called TAG Gourmart Kitchen in the happening locality of Lower Parel, Mumbai. Brar is also known to share a host of interesting recipes and easy-t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-ranveer-brars-recipe-for-roasted-sweet-potato-and-cheese-tater-tots/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2017 10:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-ranveer-brars-recipe-for-roasted-sweet-potato-and-cheese-tater-tots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Juhu's iconic hangout of '90s is back after 10 years hiatus]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Lower Parel's blueFROG downed shutters last year, many a millennial mourned the loss of what was considered the city's best live music venue. But we have to rewind to 2007, to the time when yet another icon ceased to exist.&nbsp;Razzberry Rhinoceros, referred to by regulars as Razz Rhino or Razz, was a barn-like space in Juhu Hotel. Started in 1993, back when spaces for live gigs were a rarity, it acted as an incubator for several emerging Rock bands. However, unable to sustain this busines]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-juhus-iconic-hangout-of-90s-is-back-after-10-years-hiatus/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Feb 2017 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-juhus-iconic-hangout-of-90s-is-back-after-10-years-hiatus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food Festival: Ladies in 'navvaris' will serve you Koli cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The fisherwomen from the community will handle 25 stalls at the festival; (right) Dishes will be cooked using the freshest catchInstead of lazing at home this weekend, do yourself a favour and go get a taste of authentic Koli cuisine at the Amcha Juhu: Juhu Koliwada Seafood Festival.While the residents of Versova Koliwada have held many such festivals in the past, this is the first time the Juhu Koliwada&rsquo;s residents have come together to host this kind of event. The aim, we are informed, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-festival-ladies-in-navvaris-will-serve-you-koli-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2017 04:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-festival-ladies-in-navvaris-will-serve-you-koli-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Savour authentic Bengali chaats at this new Carter Road eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kolkata Jhal Mudi&ldquo;Bengalis call peanuts 'badam'. They call almonds that, too,&rdquo; says my dining companion, as we dig into a plate piled high with plump peanuts, onions and spices. This is the Kolkata Badaam Chaat ('90), one of the many dishes whipped up at Carter Road's newest entrant, Chaat Stories.The stretch is home to eateries selling waffles, shawarmas, ice cream, fudge, popcorn. Into this mix comes the small, unassuming Chaat Stories. It is packed with families, and we hear the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-authentic-bengali-chaats-at-this-new-carter-road-eatery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2017 16:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-authentic-bengali-chaats-at-this-new-carter-road-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Menus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fresh takes<br />
5 pm to 1 am<br />
Sample a new menu that offers salads, tacos, flatbreads, hors d'oeuvres, entrees and desserts. Choose from Figs and Honey, Chilled Cha Soba, Pumpkin Chowder, Yellow Curry Risotto, Broiled Ginger Scallion Fish, and for dessert, Chocolate Cappuccino and Peanut Butter Pie.AT: MasalaBar, Level 1, Gagangiri Apartments, Carter Road, Bandra (W).<br />
CALL: 8451900257Grill this<br />
7 pm onwards<br />
This new menu is inspired by Australia's popular Build your Grill concept. Here, you can creat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/new-menus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2017 06:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/new-menus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A candid chat with Fatty Bao's chef and partner Manu Chandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Manu Chandra. Pics/SAYYED SAMEER ABEDI"Look at the space between the tables," says Manu Chandra pointing to the gap between two tables. "You can sleep there if you want. It's a double bed by Bombay standards!"We are at The Fatty Bao's second outlet in the city, set to open next week. Chef and partner Chandra is walking us through the difference between the two spaces, from the interiors, menu design, the menu itself to even the crockery."When you have a fresh space, you can imagine it from scra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-candid-chat-with-fatty-baos-chef-and-partner-manu-chandra/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2017 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-candid-chat-with-fatty-baos-chef-and-partner-manu-chandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Voting day offers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reward yourself for being a responsible citizen with some delicious meals. Flaunt your inked finger and get any one dish from this new menu for just Rs 111. Choose from Cheese and Gherkin Balls, Tart Bhaji, Mexican Potatoes, healthy burgers, Smoky Bacon and BBQ Pizza.ON: Today<br />
AT: Lighthouse Cafe, Third Road, Khar (W).CALL: 9987232423Play a game for free<br />
Stressed out after waiting for hours to cast your vote? Chill off at this gaming venue and play any virtual reality or arcade game for free. Ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/voting-day-offers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 09:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/voting-day-offers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Andheri gets a new hangout serving world cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Andheri, already bursting at the seams with eateries, gets yet another addition to the scene in the form of Above&amp;Beyond, an all day cafe situated on Mahakali Caves Road.The 1,100 sqft space is split into two levels &mdash; the lower one features industrial elements, while Moroccan accents dominate the upper level.The menu features modern European cuisine with Indian and Arabic influences. Signature dishes include Mumbai Street Sandwich, Cajun Spiced Vegetable Burger, Mushroom and Caramelize]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-gets-a-new-hangout-serving-world-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 03:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-gets-a-new-hangout-serving-world-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Savour oriental fare at Fort's newest Chinese eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Korean Rice: Dynamic PrawnsSay hello to Haka, a brand new Chinese restaurant in the city's bustling Fort area.The menu offers diners a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. It includes Chicken &amp; Prawns Shumai, Dynamic Prawns (fried prawns in a creamy, sweet-spicy sauce), and stir-fried Mongolian Chicken. The menu also borrows dishes from China's neighbours, such as Thai Curry, and Korean Rice. The reasonable pricing makes Haka a good lunch pick for working professionals.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-oriental-fare-at-forts-newest-chinese-eatery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-oriental-fare-at-forts-newest-chinese-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Savour oriental fare at Fort's newest Chinease eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Korean Rice: Dynamic PrawnsSay hello to Haka, a brand new Chinese restaurant in the city's bustling Fort area.The menu offers diners a wide variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. It includes Chicken &amp; Prawns Shumai, Dynamic Prawns (fried prawns in a creamy, sweet-spicy sauce), and stir-fried Mongolian Chicken. The menu also borrows dishes from China's neighbours, such as Thai Curry, and Korean Rice. The reasonable pricing makes Haka a good lunch pick for working professionals.The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-oriental-fare-at-forts-newest-chinease-eatery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2017 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-oriental-fare-at-forts-newest-chinease-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Women on top! Cool ladies-only deals offered by Mumbai bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Kamikaze shotsBoogie the night away to foot tapping music by DJ Deepak Patel (in pic), better known as DJ&acirc;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#136;Omen. He plays Dubstep, Electro, Trap, Progressive House, Hip-Hop and even Bollywood tunes. Offers for the night include Kamikaze shots and Sangria On the house till 11.30 pm. Pair these with Mexican and Spanish tapas such as Arancini Risotto Bites, BacOn Stuffed Chicken, Ocean Crumbed Chicken and Garlic BBQ Mushroom.On Friday, 9 pm to 11.30]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/women-on-top-cool-ladies-only-deals-offered-by-mumbai-bars/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Feb 2017 14:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/women-on-top-cool-ladies-only-deals-offered-by-mumbai-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop star Anaida's pop-up Persian menu has healing properties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Musician Anaida, the 'oova oova' girl who broke the music pop charts in the 90s, grew up in Abu Dhabi, tuning her body to the healthy cooking of her naturopath mom. She has created a pop-up Persian menu at Sodabottleopenerwala's Thane outpost, that's on offer till February 25. And this, she says, is a food that's not just finger-licking good, but is packed with healing properties too.One dish that stands out is the Corriander Chicken Soup. "My friends call it my magic soup for its get-well-soon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/pop-star-anaidas-pop-up-persian-menu-has-healing-properties/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2017 09:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/pop-star-anaidas-pop-up-persian-menu-has-healing-properties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 bizarre but delicious Maggi items you must try at Mumbai restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[No Matter how many culinary experiments one likes to indulge in, it's hard not to succumb to the charms of good old Maggi. Given it's undying appeal, across age groups, a handful of chefs in Mumbai have been whipping up versions of the two-minute noodles in quirky flavours and forms. From American to Italian, crunchy to soupy, the twists to the dish are finding takers. We sampled a few and came back amused at the sheer possibility this much loved and so-taken-for-granted snack holds.Pic/Shadab K]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/7-bizarre-but-delicious-maggi-items-you-must-try-at-mumbai-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2017 03:53:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/7-bizarre-but-delicious-maggi-items-you-must-try-at-mumbai-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maria Goretti and Lolita Sarkar craft brunch menu with stories to tell]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maria adds pork vindaloo to the brun pao as Lolita Sarkar looks on. Pic/PRADEEP DHIVARMaria Goretti has always fancied running her own bakery, aimed at tempting passersby with mouth-watering aroma of freshly baked bread and muffins. Only, she would like to down shutters each day by five pm. "This, I believe could be a bad business venture because nobody shuts their cafe at 5 pm, not in Mumbai, at least. But I want to go back home and have a life beyond work," says the former MTV VJ, as she pets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/maria-goretti-and-lolita-sarkar-craft-brunch-menu-with-stories-to-tell/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Feb 2017 02:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/maria-goretti-and-lolita-sarkar-craft-brunch-menu-with-stories-to-tell/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Chefs, experts whip up a culinary storm from sour treats handcart]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the last 10 years, Naginder Gupta has been manning the handcart on Station Road in Vile Parle (E). He sources the ingredients from the APMC in Navi Mumbai. &ldquo;Vendors source them from the interiors of Maharashtra. Ber is only available till March,&rdquo; he saysDried jujube<br />
The twist: Ber Jam<br />
Since the tiny, maroon bead resembles a date, due its crumpled texture, the pectoral dried fruit of the jujube tree is also known as Chinese date, after its country of origin. However, the fruit is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-chefs-experts-whip-up-a-culinary-storm-from-sour-treats-handcart/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2017 06:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-chefs-experts-whip-up-a-culinary-storm-from-sour-treats-handcart/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This new restaurant in Mumbai serves vegetarian food with a twist!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Interiors. Pics/Bipin KokateVegetarian is the new swag, and paneer has finally broken up with the tikka. The trend was evident last year with the entry of Ranveer Brar's TAG GourmART Kitchen, and more recently, Pravas and TRE lounge. Now, Breach Candy joins the bandwagon with Candy And Green, a 100-seater eatery spread across 2,500 sq ft set to open on Monday with the promise to serve dishes 'free of meat, eggs and any nasties'.Owner Shraddha Bhansali has roped in Linesh Pillai of Terra Far]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-new-restaurant-in-mumbai-serves-vegetarian-food-with-a-twist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2017 03:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-new-restaurant-in-mumbai-serves-vegetarian-food-with-a-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Sugarcane juice gets a milky twist in Mulund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Glasses of sugarcane milkshake and its juice version in a mugThe lone change that we have noticed at the many sugarcane juice centres in the city is the increase in prices. In a refreshing departure, the owners of Mulund&rsquo;s 45-year-old Shreenath Snacks and Juice Center, decided to get innovative, and introduced sugarcane milkshakes and blossoms to keep their patrons happy and hooked.It was started by Waman Bhikoba Kamthe, and functioned as a typical sugarcane juice adda for decades. Three]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sugarcane-juice-gets-a-milky-twist-in-mulund/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Feb 2017 10:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sugarcane-juice-gets-a-milky-twist-in-mulund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New menus you should try in the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seasonal treats<br />
Tuck into a seasonal menu that looks at food from the North-east, Orissa, Bengal, Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat and the West coast including Bhel 'Granola', Beer Curry, Santra Duck Vindaloo, Potato and Mince Muffins, and Peeli Mirch ke Wings, among other dishes.ON: Ongoing<br />
AT: Cafe Haqq Se Kamala Mills, Lower Parel.<br />
CALL: 69520000<br />
COST: Rs 116 onwardsBurger bites<br />
On your cheat day, indulge in a new burger menu featuring fresh ingredients, lots of greens and customised topping options.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-menus-you-should-try-in-the-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2017 07:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-menus-you-should-try-in-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happens when a Sardar tries to cook Parsi food? Find out!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ishmeet Chandiok prepares Chicken and Cheese Kebabs. Pics/Datta KumbharAt A leading restaurant, Ishmeet Singh Chandiok was waiting on three elderly Parsi women who were discussing their order, in Gujarati. They didn't take kindly to his suggestions; after all, what would a Sardar know about Parsi food? After listening to them for a few minutes, Chandiok bent down and told them, in Gujarati, "Don't worry, I know my food. Everything here is fresh and delicious."<br />
Chicken and Cheese KebabsThis Sund]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/what-happens-when-a-sardar-tries-to-cook-parsi-food-find-out/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Feb 2017 03:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/what-happens-when-a-sardar-tries-to-cook-parsi-food-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Single? Head to these places in Mumbai for a memorable Valentine's night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dance all night<br />
If you are suffocated by PDA on social media, switch off your phone, slip into your dancing shoes and own the floor as DJ Cyrus (left in pic) plays high energy beats. Single ladies get free shots.Time 7 pm to 1 amAt Bombay Cocktail Bar, Deluxe House, off New Link Road, Andheri (W).Call 8383838340Enjoy happy hours<br />
If you wish to duck the 'What's your Valentine's Day plan?' question, make an early escape to enjoy day-long, one-on-one offers on drinks. The menu feAtures craft brews]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/single-head-to-these-places-in-mumbai-for-a-memorable-valentines-night/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2017 12:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/single-head-to-these-places-in-mumbai-for-a-memorable-valentines-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dinner Dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asian treats, with chocolates<br />
Enjoy a special meal with hushed lighting and a menu featuring Dim Sum Platter, Crispy Soft Shell Crab Salad, Crispy Duck salad, and Sanpei Chicken Claypot. There will be live music, and you can enjoy complimentary cocktails and chocolates.AT: Hakkasan, 206, Krystal, Waterfield Road, Bandra (W).<br />
CALL: 26444444Desi flavours from the North<br />
Enjoy a special seven-course menu, shared by two. Choose from Awadhi dishes like Basnu Singada ki Galowti, Subz Kaju ka Avial or H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/dinner-dates/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2017 05:16:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/dinner-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A candid chat with Terence Lewis and Lauren Gottlieb over lunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lauren Gottlieb and Terence Lewis share laughs over a meal at Bastian, Bandra. Pics/Nimesh DaveWhen we asked Lauren Gottlieb to pick her restaurant of choice for this edition of Lunchbox, her response was prompt. "Can we go to Bastian, please? It's my favourite." Joining her was popular choreographer Terence Lewis. While she left a successful career in LA for new beginnings here, he chose dance after a degree in hotel management. Next month, Lauren will judge a youth talent show while Terence w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-candid-chat-with-terence-lewis-and-lauren-gottlieb-over-lunch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2017 03:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-candid-chat-with-terence-lewis-and-lauren-gottlieb-over-lunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valentine's Day: Desserts and drinks that can add extra sweetness to relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA['Love can happen in the kitchen'- this proverb is common and a proven fact for many lovey-dovey couples. Also, 'the way to a man's heart is through his stomach'! Valentine&rsquo;s Day in itself is a golden opportunity to reach to your man&rsquo;s heart by a range of sweet delectable homemade drinks and desserts. Here is a list of some easy-to-make desserts and shakes that can add extra sweetness to your relationship. Scroll below:1. Strawberry yogurt<br />
Strawberry yogurtAll you need to make this de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/valentines-day-desserts-and-drinks-that-can-add-extra-sweetness-to-relationship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2017 01:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/valentines-day-desserts-and-drinks-that-can-add-extra-sweetness-to-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Valentine's Day: Desserts and drinks that can add extra sweetness to your relationship]]></title><description><![CDATA['Love can happen in the kitchen'- this proverb is common and a proven fact for many lovey-dovey couples. Also, 'the way to a man's heart is through his stomach'! Valentine&rsquo;s Day in itself is a golden opportunity to reach to your man&rsquo;s heart by a range of sweet delectable homemade drinks and desserts. Here is a list of some easy-to-make desserts and shakes that can add extra sweetness to your relationship. Scroll below:1. Strawberry yogurt<br />
Strawberry yogurtAll you need to make this de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/valentines-day-desserts-and-drinks-that-can-add-extra-sweetness-to-your-relationship/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Feb 2017 01:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/valentines-day-desserts-and-drinks-that-can-add-extra-sweetness-to-your-relationship/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best restaurants in Mumbai for a memorable Valentine night]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romance with a view<br />
If you are fond of high rises with a classy ambience, book a table at Aer. The place offers a magnificent view from the rooftop and that's what you pay for; though the seating space by the bar isn't comfortable (no bar stools) but who cares? You get an aerial view of Mumbai holding a glass of wine with your partner. The music is great too. The best time to visit would be during sunset. Try the concoction, The Joker ('1,300) -- a blend of vodka, dragon fruit, mango and lychee.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/best-restaurants-in-mumbai-for-a-memorable-valentine-night/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2017 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/best-restaurants-in-mumbai-for-a-memorable-valentine-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: 7 restaurants in Mumbai serving the best Malvani cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crab MasalaMumbai is a bagful of choice when it comes to seafood. Thanks to the city&rsquo;s multi-ethnic population and the Arabian Sea. Restaurants in Mumbai do an excellent job in promoting the best coastal cuisine brought from the corners of Bengal to Malvan. Mumbai&rsquo;s proximity to Goa, Alibaug and other coastal towns along the Konkan coast also contributed to the rise of Malvani fare in the city. Malvani food is symbolized by its exquisite seafood dishes. The best way to appreciate th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-7-restaurants-in-mumbai-serving-the-best-malvani-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2017 09:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-7-restaurants-in-mumbai-serving-the-best-malvani-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: This new dessert parlour in Bandra serves you snowflake ice cream]]></title><description><![CDATA[The blue-and-white themed interiorsA Couple of weeks ago, while walking down the lane that houses Eddie's in Bandra, we spotted an addition to the host of eateries that have cropped up in the neighbourhood.Called Snow House, this little ice cream parlour is dressed in whites and blues, and looks no different from others of its ilk, aside from its starkly different menu, filled with a novelty called snowflake ice cream.<br />
Oreo Snowflake. Pics/shraddha uchilSnowflake ice cream is commonly found in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-new-dessert-parlour-in-bandra-serves-you-snowflake-ice-cream/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2017 03:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-new-dessert-parlour-in-bandra-serves-you-snowflake-ice-cream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Ayesha Takia, Farhan Azmi co-exist despite different food preferences]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ayesha Takia and Farhan Azmi have embraced the difference in their food choicesWhen actor Ayesha Takia switched to a vegan diet, back in 2011, it wasn't meat that she missed most, but her ritualistic morning chai. "I was a meat eater, but giving up on my daily dose of masala chai was the toughest. Of course, giving up favourite foods is never easy. Any substitute would have to mimic the total sensory experience elicited by it," she says. But Takia wasn't alone in her battle. Her mother and sist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/how-ayesha-takia-farhan-azmi-co-exist-despite-different-food-preferences/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2017 11:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/how-ayesha-takia-farhan-azmi-co-exist-despite-different-food-preferences/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Mumbai's latest spacious rooftop restaurant worth a visit? Find out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take your pick from the variety of seating arrangements that include cabanas, sofas, laidback chairs and bar stools. PICS/Shadab KhanIt's a little before sundown when we drop by at Swey, nestled on the terrace of Atria mall. We exit the lift, make our way through a narrow passage, and without warning, find ourselves in a space that's at least 14 times larger than the most spacious restaurant we have been in lately.Spread over 14,000 sq ft, the rooftop restaurant is the latest offering of Kabir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/is-mumbais-latest-spacious-rooftop-restaurant-worth-a-visit-find-out/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2017 04:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/is-mumbais-latest-spacious-rooftop-restaurant-worth-a-visit-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ayesha Takia, husband Farhan Azmi talk about making their different food preferences their strength]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ayesha Takia and Farhan Azmi have embraced the difference in their food choicesWhen actor Ayesha Takia switched to a vegan diet, back in 2011, it wasn't meat that she missed most, but her ritualistic morning chai. "I was a meat eater, but giving up on my daily dose of masala chai was the toughest. Of course, giving up favourite foods is never easy. Any substitute would have to mimic the total sensory experience elicited by it," she says. But Takia wasn't alone in her battle. Her mother and sist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/ayesha-takia-husband-farhan-azmi-talk-about-making-their-different-food-preferences-their-strength/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2017 03:31:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/ayesha-takia-husband-farhan-azmi-talk-about-making-their-different-food-preferences-their-strength/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai chefs reveal food experiments that went terribly wrong on Valentine's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Not so sugary<br />
This happened seven years ago on Valentine&rsquo;s Day. I was planning to surprise my then girlfriend by cooking her a dish called chicken in milk. It called for the use of salt, but I accidentally ended up adding castor sugar in its place. So when she got home and I pulled the pan out of the oven, instead of a a crisp golden skin, I got a blackened, intensely caramelised chicken. There was no saving it.<br />
- Chef Prateek SadhuShout out loud<br />
In a reversal of roles, my girlfriend (now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-chefs-reveal-food-experiments-that-went-terribly-wrong-on-valentines-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2017 05:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-chefs-reveal-food-experiments-that-went-terribly-wrong-on-valentines-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Konkani-Muslim pop-up celebrates all things seafood and coconut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dry Red Chilli Chutney with Chawrachi RotiThe Konkan coast is home to many communities for whom fish is a staple at every meal. One such community is the Konkani Muslims. This weekend, sample their food at a pop-up organised by Authenticook.The pop-up will feature food by home chefs Mumtaz Kazi (nee Pawaskar) and her cousin Sameera Gawandi, both Konkani Muslims who hail from the fishing village of Harnai in Ratnagiri district.Bharlela Paplet"Coconut is the star ingredient in our food. We use co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-konkani-muslim-pop-up-celebrates-all-things-seafood-and-coconut/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2017 08:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-konkani-muslim-pop-up-celebrates-all-things-seafood-and-coconut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Catching up with chef Floyd Cardoz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Floyd Cardoz at The Bombay Canteen. Pic/Bipin KokateIn Between bites of sponge soft Pav Bhaji Porterhouse Roll and Roasted Hara Channa Salad at The Bombay Canteen, we're all ears as chef Floyd Cardoz regales us with stories about his days at a city five-star. "Once we were asked to change the entire menu in one night. We had no clue what to do," he shares, as executive chef Thomas Zacharias chimes in, "It's a big challenge. So, here, we change the seasonal menu gradually, pushing a few ing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-catching-up-with-chef-floyd-cardoz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2017 06:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-catching-up-with-chef-floyd-cardoz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn all about wine at this workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[People often get intimidated by wine, because sipping on it comes with a specific etiquette. To banish the trepidation, attend a wine etiquette workshop, where you will learn about stemware, how to hold a wine glass, wine and food pairings, decoding wine vocabulary, and ordering etiquette.ON: February 12AT: Lokhandwala, Andheri (W).&nbsp;<br />
LOG ON TO: bluebulb.in<br />
COST: Rs 1,999]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-all-about-wine-at-this-workshop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2017 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-all-about-wine-at-this-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This budget Bandra eatery serves delicious tandoori dishes for night owls]]></title><description><![CDATA[A staffer preparing Fish TikkaMumbai is known as the city that never sleeps. And for its residents, always awake and on the go, there is no greater comfort than food. It is no surprise, then, that Joseph&rsquo;s Tandoori Kitchen in Bandra, has gained a loyal following among night owls in the neighbourhood.<br />
Tandoori ChickenStarted by brother-sister duo Sunil and Anita D&rsquo;Souza, the three-year-old delivery and takeaway service features an extensive menu that promises to satiate all tandoori]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-budget-bandra-eatery-serves-delicious-tandoori-dishes-for-night-owls/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2017 01:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-budget-bandra-eatery-serves-delicious-tandoori-dishes-for-night-owls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Head to a Kebab trail through the back alleys of South Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Head to a Kebab trail for a gastronomical experience through the back alleys of South Mumbai. The menu will offer Galouti Kebabs (beef and mutton), Dahi Ke Kebabs, Reshmi Kebabs and more.All the venues are within walking distance from each other. There will be main course (mutton, chicken and paneer) after the kebab journey.ON: February 12 At Outside Maratha Mandir Cinema, Agripada.CALL: 9643982934COST: Rs 700]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/head-to-a-kebab-trail-through-the-back-alleys-of-south-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2017 05:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/head-to-a-kebab-trail-through-the-back-alleys-of-south-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quick Bite! This new restaurant in Mumbai offers comfort food in 10 minutes]]></title><description><![CDATA[InteriorsThe newest kid on the block at Lower Parel's Kamala Mills compound is from the house of DeGustibus, the folks behind Indigo and Indigo Deli. D:OH - a play on the word dough - is close to the rear entrance of the compound. The space has bright interiors with a young vibe. That some thought has gone into the restaurant's design is evident in the high couches that offer a little privacy, chairs with extensions to hang your bags on, and multiple charging points for each table.<br />
Adult shake]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/quick-bite-this-new-restaurant-in-mumbai-offers-comfort-food-in-10-minutes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Feb 2017 04:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/quick-bite-this-new-restaurant-in-mumbai-offers-comfort-food-in-10-minutes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bizarre! These 10 food items have been made from poop, vomit or spit]]></title><description><![CDATA[We all want our food to be branded, good quality, hygienic and adhere to norms of food administering bodies. We tend to keep the kitchen spotless, utensils sterilized, and ingredients fresh and clean. However, &lsquo;human nature&rsquo; is a term that is quite unstable and varies from time to time. This will be proved in this article when you will get to browse through some food items that are made from the filthiest things of the world. Their ingredients and names are definitely going to disgus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bizarre-these-10-food-items-have-been-made-from-poop-vomit-or-spit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2017 06:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bizarre-these-10-food-items-have-been-made-from-poop-vomit-or-spit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veteran actress Seema Pahwa to experiment with live cooking on stage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illustration/ Uday MohiteWearing bright red salwar kameez, actress Seema Pahwa sits in front of an intimate group in an open-air setting. Donning the character of Sumitra, a loud middle-aged Punjabi woman, she enacts eminent writer Bhisham Sahni's play, Saag Meat, produced by Kopal Theatre.In the 45-minute solo act, she chats about her life, narrates stories of her former servant Jagga, and eventually reveals why he committed suicide.<br />
Seema Pahwa at an earlier staging of Saag MeatAll this while]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/veteran-actress-seema-pahwa-to-experiment-with-live-cooking-on-stage/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2017 03:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/veteran-actress-seema-pahwa-to-experiment-with-live-cooking-on-stage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Now, Mumbaikars can savour a delicious Brazilian snack]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pao de queijos are gluten-free and chewy cheese puffs from BrazilIn 2004, Mumbai resident Shivani Bhansali spent a year as an exchange student in a tiny village in southern Brazil. Now, over a decade after her return, she is treating us to a Brazilian snack, pao de queijo, as part of her new venture, Bombar Breads.Bhansali, who currently handles marketing and events for Le15 Patisserie, simply calls her creations bombas, which in colloquial Brazilian Portuguese roughly translates to "the bomb."]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-now-mumbaikars-can-savour-a-delicious-brazilian-snack/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2017 06:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-now-mumbaikars-can-savour-a-delicious-brazilian-snack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Toast to the past! Enjoy cocktails from the Prohibition era at these Mumbai bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blood &amp; Sand at Out of The Blue, Pics/Shadab KhanBlood &amp; Sand<br />
This cocktail traces its recipe to Harry Craddock&rsquo;s 1930 The Savoy Cocktail Book. It has orange juice mixed with scotch, equal parts of cherry (or liqueur) and martini rosso. &ldquo;It became famous because of the movie, Blood and Sand, by Rudolph Valentino. He didn&rsquo;t know what to call the drink so he called it Blood &amp; Sand because he pictured himself drinking it on the beach,&rdquo; says Valentine Barboza, ba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/toast-to-the-past-enjoy-cocktails-from-the-prohibition-era-at-these-mumbai-bar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2017 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/toast-to-the-past-enjoy-cocktails-from-the-prohibition-era-at-these-mumbai-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This new cafe in Khar offers Continental food with reinvented local classics]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interiors are bright and colourful. Pics/Shraddha uchilReview:FOOD:&nbsp;Flavourful<br />
AMBIENCE:&nbsp;Cheerful<br />
SERVICE:&nbsp;Prompt<br />
COST:&nbsp;Reasonable<br />
VERDICT: *The city seems to have been hit by a wave of new eateries in the new year. Joining the list is Kettle &amp; Keg, a month-old all-day dining space in Khar, which we decide to check out on a weekend afternoon. Although it's empty when we arrive, we are seated outdoors because, surprisingly, all the tables indoors have been reserved. We]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-new-cafe-in-khar-offers-continental-food-with-reinvented-local-classics/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2017 04:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-new-cafe-in-khar-offers-continental-food-with-reinvented-local-classics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Bridging an idea gap over food]]></title><description><![CDATA[The millennial and the veteran: Avik and Anjan Chatterjee. Pic/Pradeep DhivarAvik Chatterjee walks in first. Donning black aviator and dressed in a smart, casual shirt and trousers, the millennial &mdash; he is 24 years old &mdash; speaks to us about his dream of becoming an architect and produce music.We are sitting at Caf&eacute; Mezzuna at Infiniti 2 mall in Andheri West. The fa&ccedil;ade of green and transparent glass panes, a smoking room and napkin holders with the brand name are touches]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bridging-an-idea-gap-over-food/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2017 04:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bridging-an-idea-gap-over-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Veggie delights: Lower Parel welcomes two new vegetarian rooftop resto-bars]]></title><description><![CDATA[The BarOn a Tuesday night, we navigated our way through the fairly dark and deserted Raghuvanshi Mill compound to visit its new vegetarian, rooftop bar. The open-air sheesha bar, the brainchild of three friends (the owners of Panayaa and Firki) is called Tre, which means three in Latin.It is the newest entrant to Lower Parel's nightlife hub, Kamala Mills. 1Above is a rooftop resto-bar that launched last month. Started by Kripesh Sanghvi, Jigar Sanghvi and Abhijeet Mankar, the space offers vegeta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/veggie-delights-lower-parel-welcomes-two-new-vegetarian-rooftop-resto-bars/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2017 10:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/veggie-delights-lower-parel-welcomes-two-new-vegetarian-rooftop-resto-bars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The B-school of vada pav]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pic/Sneha Kharabe; Illustration/Uday MohiteOn A rainy evening in 1996, while in his chauffeur-driven car, investment banker Venkatesh Iyer came across a moving scene on P D'Mello Road in Wadala, one that changed his life. A hungry child was fighting with a dog for a piece of chapati. "For the next few days, the scene replayed in my head. I realised that if I were to start a business, it should be something that creates education, employment and entrepreneurship for those at the bottom of the py]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-b-school-of-vada-pav/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2017 06:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-b-school-of-vada-pav/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This rail gaadi serves more than thepla]]></title><description><![CDATA[exteriorsBeing a Kathiyawadi Gujarati married to a Surati, we come from a household where mothers create magic with leelu lasan (green garlic), dhana-jeeru, heeng, khaand and dahi. So, our preview of Pravas, Kamala Mill's latest offering of vegetarian Gujarati cuisine, began with raised eyebrows. Will it pass the 'mummy' test?<br />
interiorsThe interiors remind us of the iconic Palace on Wheels and are designed like three interconnected rail cars. The last one is a private room for a large group. We]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-rail-gaadi-serves-more-than-thepla/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2017 03:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-rail-gaadi-serves-more-than-thepla/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food fight! Two new Lower Parel rooftop resto-bars face off]]></title><description><![CDATA[TreOn a Tuesday night we navigated our way through the fairly dark and deserted Raghuvanshi Mill compound to visit its new vegetarian, roof top bar. The open-air sheesha bar, the brainchild of three friends (the owners of Panayaa and Phirki) is called TRE, which means three in Latin.The vibe 4/5<br />
The first level of Tre resembles a warmly lit brickhouse. With royal blue sofas and walls accessorised with geometric cut outs of bottles, the space has a contemporary look. The dimly lit staircase with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fight-two-new-lower-parel-rooftop-resto-bars-face-off/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Feb 2017 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fight-two-new-lower-parel-rooftop-resto-bars-face-off/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Does this delivery service serve up traditional Japanese fare? Find out]]></title><description><![CDATA[The items arrived in sturdy boxesThe latest to join the ever-increasing list of Asian food joints is the two-month-old delivery service, Sushiya. Based in Lower Parel and specialising in Japanese fare, including sushi, it launches here after serving the National Capital Region.We placed an order on their user-friendly website and settled for a 75-minute wait. Our delivery took two hours &mdash; which made us wary of how the sushi would taste &mdash; and the matcha drink we ordered wasn&rsquo;t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-does-this-delivery-service-serve-up-traditional-japanese-fare-find-out/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2017 02:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-does-this-delivery-service-serve-up-traditional-japanese-fare-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This sandwich stall in Vile Parle offers bizarre tasty hybrid sandwiches]]></title><description><![CDATA[While most sandwich and chaat stalls offer options you can count on your fingertips, Sadguru Sandwich Centre, located opposite the main entrance of Pawan Hans in Vile Parle (W), has a delicious 111 varieties.These are highlighted on a huge A3-size laminated menu. The offerings include everything from the modest Masala Toast, grilled options with tandoori-spiced mayonnaise, schezwan, paneer and cheese to Jain sandwiches and hybrids like Samosa and Chocolate Toasts.However, what catches our fancy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-sandwich-stall-in-vile-parle-offers-bizarre-tasty-hybrid-sandwiches/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2017 02:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-sandwich-stall-in-vile-parle-offers-bizarre-tasty-hybrid-sandwiches/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Mumbai restaurant serves dishes 'you don't know' about]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you a foodie, and looking for something different to try out in the suburbs of Chembur? Then you must visit &lsquo;I Dont Know&rsquo;.Nestled between a number of stores, opposite Sahakar Cinema, in Tilak Nagar, you might very easily miss out on it. But, in case you come across the food joint, you will be tempted to step in.&lsquo;I Dont Know&rsquo;, as the name suggests, serves stuff that is relatively unheard of &ndash; from Khate Mithe Water Balls to Desi Pav Bhaji Fusion Burrito and Besan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-restaurant-serves-dishes-you-dont-know-about/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2017 01:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-restaurant-serves-dishes-you-dont-know-about/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 innovative ways Mumbai chefs are ensuring you get your daily dose of veggies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zucchini all around<br />
The Zucchini and Chocolate Mousse, created by Chef Amit (in pic) for Poetry by Love and Cheesecake, is packed with fibre and healthy fats. This means you can have it after a meal, or even for breakfast. Don't let the zucchini put you off &mdash; when you try the dessert, you won't realise you're eating a veggie that usually graces stir fries.AT: Pali Darshan, 33rd Road, opposite Mini Punjab, Bandra (W).CALL: 9819935135<br />
COST: Rs 160Cabbage patch<br />
A very odd ingredient, red cabb]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/5-innovative-ways-mumbai-chefs-are-ensuring-you-get-your-daily-dose-of-veggies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2017 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/5-innovative-ways-mumbai-chefs-are-ensuring-you-get-your-daily-dose-of-veggies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Eat your way to fitness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dinner, evening snacksWe all wish we had the time to eat four square, healthy meals a day. But, for many of us, long working hours often lead to unhealthy eating habits and junk food. Enter Lean Kitchen, a health bar that serves organic, gourmet food tailor-made for various nutritional requirements. "The idea is to offer healthy, tasty, calorie-specific meals to people so they can focus on their fitness," says founder Maya Pereira Sawant.<br />
breakfast<br />
The way the service functions is thus: Sawant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-eat-your-way-to-fitness/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2017 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-eat-your-way-to-fitness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New Colaba restaurant offers authentic Asian fare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crispy Duck Salad. Pics/Bipin KokateIf you have mourned the lack of spaces in South Mumbai offering quality Asian fare, you're in luck. Say hello to Jia, a new restaurant in Colaba that promises to cure those dim sum cravings.Helmed by Neville Vazifdar, who brought us the Royal China brand 14 years ago, Jia exudes an air of confidence that only comes with experience. To begin with, Vazifdar has snatched up prime property for his baby. Nestled in the historic Dhanraj Mahal, Jia replaces the flag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-colaba-restaurant-offers-authentic-asian-fare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2017 06:44:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-colaba-restaurant-offers-authentic-asian-fare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This new Lower Parel restaurant is your go-to place for contemporary flavours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamb Massaman Curry meal; the bright interiors; Rati Aunty's Chutney Edu Pattice and Tsar Of Rus. Pics/Shadab KhanAs we enter Raghuvanshi Mills, we spot a massive clock on the tiled-roof fa&ccedil;ade of the first building within its premises. It belongs to Gymkhana 91, an all-day restaurant that opens tomorrow. The vintage-style clock harks back to a time when the elite would rely on clock towers to call it a day, after spending hours drinking MRP-rate booze and feasting on Steak Maneckji and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-new-lower-parel-restaurant-is-your-go-to-place-for-contemporary-flavours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2017 03:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-new-lower-parel-restaurant-is-your-go-to-place-for-contemporary-flavours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Fancy eating a pani-puri flavoured ice cream?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Outlet manager Rajendra Surve stuffs a puri with pani-puri flavoured ice cream. Pics/Datta KumbharEn Route to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link, a banner outside Apsara Ice Cream in Worli piqued our interest. It announced the parlour's latest addition, Gol Gappe Ice Cream. Eager to try this frozen version of chaat, we dropped in and placed our order for the ice cream (Rs50). We were told that the addition is a month-old.The manager, Rajendra Surve made holes in three puris and placed them on a plate. T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fancy-eating-a-pani-puri-flavoured-ice-cream/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2017 06:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fancy-eating-a-pani-puri-flavoured-ice-cream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A candid interview with Amaan, Ayaan Ali Bangash and Taufiq Qureshi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brothers Ayaan and Amaan Ali Bangash engage in a free jam session with percussionist Taufiq Qureshi at Pondicherry Cafe, Sofitel in BKC. PICS/Nimesh Dave"Have you landed? Has the car picked you up? Come on, you know BKC, you've been here before," says Ayaan Ali Bangash, the younger son of Ustad Amjad Ali Khan, to his brother, Amaan, over a call. Amaan has just landed from New Delhi. Taufiq Qureshi joins us and waits with Ayaan at the lunch buffet of Pondicherry Cafe, a fine dine in Sofitel.Thei]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-candid-interview-with-amaan-ayaan-ali-bangash-and-taufiq-qureshi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2017 04:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-candid-interview-with-amaan-ayaan-ali-bangash-and-taufiq-qureshi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This chef tells you about the French technique of wrapping food in parchment paper]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pic/Poonam BathijaIt's a given that whenever Chef Milan Gupta of Caf&eacute; Haqq Se wants to prepare the Chicken Chettinadu -- Tamil Nadu&rsquo;s spicy signature -- he will employ the En Papillote technique. For the uninitiated, it&rsquo;s a French technique that involves wrapping the food in parchment paper, foil, corn husks, or anything that is oven-safe. &ldquo;The Chicken Chettinad is packed with strong spices like garam masala, Madras onion and red chillies. Due to the complexity of the m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-chef-tells-you-about-the-french-technique-of-wrapping-food-in-parchment-paper/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2017 06:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-chef-tells-you-about-the-french-technique-of-wrapping-food-in-parchment-paper/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: This is what you can order at the new all-veg eateries in the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vegetarians can finally have their day in the sun. Mumbai has a fresh list of all-veg eateries that are high on presentation and taste. The past three months have seen chefs don green hats and whip up exclusive menus to woo herbivores. Coming up is Pravaas, with its Gujarati thali and daru, while rooftop eatery Tre opened at Raghuvanshi Mills last week. While we will come to those, start your green trail here.Haleem fondue<br />
Vortex South, near Gol Masjid, Marine LinesReplacing Miami last month, Vo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-is-what-you-can-order-at-the-new-all-veg-eateries-in-the-city/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2017 06:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-is-what-you-can-order-at-the-new-all-veg-eateries-in-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This brewery in Mumbai will turn into a pop-up theatre for a night]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mumbai debut of Sunset Cinema Club is based on what sounds like a dreamy start in New Delhi back in 2016. It was early winter in Delhi, and audience had gathered at the pink sandstone amphitheatre of Akshara Theatre, an arts complex, to watch Pulp Fiction. &ldquo;We wanted to give Delhi an open air theatre experience,&rdquo; says Sanchit Sharma, who hit a brainwave of initiating Sunset Cinema Club along with Sahil Kapoor.&nbsp;On February 2, Sunset Cinema Club will travel to The Barking Deer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-brewery-in-mumbai-will-turn-into-a-pop-up-theatre-for-a-night/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2017 05:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-brewery-in-mumbai-will-turn-into-a-pop-up-theatre-for-a-night/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet Mumbai's best dim sum ninjas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Steamed, fried, baked. Take your pick from shitake mushrooms, cottage cheese, spinach, edamame, or prawn, chicken, pork and mutton. Dim sums are really China&rsquo;s most loved and versatile cultural export to the world. They spawned a range of legends around them. Have you heard the one about how it was created by chefs of the royal court to touch the heart of the Chinese emperors?&nbsp;The dim sum platter at most Asian restaurants is the top selling dish and so, calls for special skills. So sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/meet-mumbais-best-dim-sum-ninjas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2017 03:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/meet-mumbais-best-dim-sum-ninjas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Heady mix of latest cocktails with infused alcohol]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Sugar and spice<br />
The Hot Chilli Pepper has sugar, spice, and everything nice. To make it, lemongrass and chilli-infused tequila is mixed with ginger cordial and vanilla sugar. The drink is crowned with sparkling wine.Muddled lemongrass and serrano peppers are left to infuse with tequila for three to four weeks, until the alcohol absorbs the heat of the peppers. "Indians love spice. This one is served with sparkling wine, which is mild and balances the tequila's strength once it hits your th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-heady-mix-of-latest-cocktails-with-infused-alcohol/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jan 2017 04:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-heady-mix-of-latest-cocktails-with-infused-alcohol/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cheesecake, truffle tarts and more yummy make-at-home desserts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you a die-hard fan of desserts and love baking? Here's a look at some awesome desserts by Chef Ashish Rai, Head Culinary, Barbeque Nation.French HeartsIngredientsPuff pastry sheets, 1 no.<br />
Brown sugar, 1tbsp<br />
Grain sugar, 1 tbsp<br />
Strawberry crush ( optional) For coloured layerMethod1. Roll out the puff pastry sheet evenly on a marble slab.<br />
2. Sprinkle brown sugar and grain sugar on to the sheet. (Option: you can also add strawberry crush so as to get red heart shape palmiers)<br />
3. Fold the two op]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/cheesecake-truffle-tarts-and-more-yummy-make-at-home-desserts/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2017 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/cheesecake-truffle-tarts-and-more-yummy-make-at-home-desserts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Go grape stomping and wine tasting at Nashik's wine park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grape stomping activityNext weekend, treat yourself to a wine feast, complete with grape stomping, visits to wineries and wine tastings.You can either club this with the ongoing Sulafest or treat it as a separate getaway. "We started this to provide a space for people to head to after the festival. We want to add to a guest's experience of visiting this wine country," says Vikrant Holkar, founder of Red Grapes, the organisers of the getaway.<br />
A previous Grape to Glass sessionRed Grapes is locate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-go-grape-stomping-and-wine-tasting-at-nashiks-wine-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2017 05:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-go-grape-stomping-and-wine-tasting-at-nashiks-wine-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Learn to whip cheese, sauce and more at weekend workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raw Chocolate Cheese CakeTurned vegan recently and wondering how to survive without dairy products? Sign up for No Moo - Plant-Based Dairy Alternatives workshops to be conducted by Vinita Contractor of Down 2 Hearth, a community that supports healthy, green and conscious living. "The workshop is also for those who may be lactose intolerant or someone who feels that milk doesn't agree with them," says Contractor, who took to a vegan lifestyle a few years back, after living with the community at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-to-whip-cheese-sauce-and-more-at-weekend-workshop/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2017 04:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-to-whip-cheese-sauce-and-more-at-weekend-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Pav wow Bhaji trail! 5 Mumbai street joints for a late night binge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Black and beautifulThe woody scent of garam masala being roasted with coconut on a giant iron tawa hits us as we step into Maruti Pav Bhaji in Vile Parle (W). The spices, cooked with mashed vegetables and coriander on a coal-stoked stove, add a blackish-brown hue and smoked flavour to the traditionally tomato-based dish, earning this version the moniker of Black Pav Bhaji (Rs80). Established in 1970, Maruti Pav Bhaji was initially set up as a stall at the corner of Bajaj Road. In the last few ye]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-pav-wow-bhaji-trail-5-mumbai-street-joints-for-a-late-night-binge/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2017 02:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-pav-wow-bhaji-trail-5-mumbai-street-joints-for-a-late-night-binge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New Bandra Asian eatery offers authentic Japanese, Thai fare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuna Akami Sashimi. Pics/Shraddha UchilGone are the days when we would splurge at a high-end Asian eatery and make do with home-cooked dal and rice the rest of the month. Enter The Blue, a new eatery in Bandra that offers you fine-dine quality at a price that doesn't bring tears to your eyes.Chefs Seefah Ketchaiyo and Karan Bane, who've both previously worked at Four Seasons, Worli, co-own The Blue. Expectedly, the pair helms the kitchen at the eatery, which seats no more than 16 people.<br />
Pad Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-bandra-asian-eatery-offers-authentic-japanese-thai-fare/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2017 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-bandra-asian-eatery-offers-authentic-japanese-thai-fare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: 10 non-veg kebabs and curries to try at restaurants in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mumbai is no more confined to Kolhapuri cuisine or Malwani fare. The cosmopolis has come way ahead from traditional state food items to a wide array of international and multi-regional fares. Today's Mumbai is influenced by the Nawabi kitchens of Lucknow, the 'Bangali' thalis of Bengal, the Konkan menus of Goa, the 'banana leaf' plates of Tamil Nadu, to name a few. The bustling city is the home to uncountable multi-cuisine restaurants that bring forth dishes from all Indian states under one plat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-10-non-veg-kebabs-and-curries-to-try-at-restaurants-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2017 02:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-10-non-veg-kebabs-and-curries-to-try-at-restaurants-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn to make strawberry jam, tea cakes at this Panchgani workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[How&acirc;&Acirc;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#136;about digging into a bottle of sticky strawberry jam while sitting on the porch and soaking in the view of misty hills in the distance? Or cutting yourself a slice of cake that you baked using fresh strawberries picked from the farm the same morning? You can do all this and more at a residential workshop in Panchgani next month.SaffronStays Verandah by the ValleyThe workshop will be hosted by Saee Koranne-Khandekar, food consultant]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-to-make-strawberry-jam-tea-cakes-at-this-panchgani-workshop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2017 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-to-make-strawberry-jam-tea-cakes-at-this-panchgani-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New Lower Parel eatery offers healthy, organic fare]]></title><description><![CDATA[The green interiorsKamala Mills has transformed over the years into a space offering every imaginable kind of food, drink, and gimmick. When we reach Verbena BrewPub and SkyGarden, we realise that the space takes its name seriously. There is green everywhere, from the delicate creepers on the walls and the mesh ceiling to the little plants in vertical gardens and in small pots on shelves. We reach out to touch a few plants to see if they are real. They are. An island bar separates the indoor and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-lower-parel-eatery-offers-healthy-organic-fare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2017 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-lower-parel-eatery-offers-healthy-organic-fare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kejriwal's dish of fried eggs on cheese toast makes it to NYT critic's list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The late Mr Devi Prasad Kejriwal would have been a happy man today. Last Sunday, his regular order of fried eggs on cheese toast with fried chillies dish at Willingdon Sports Club got listed in New York Times Critic Pete Well's list of top 10 dishes. Wells tried the dish at Paowalla, a SoHo restaurant by chef Floyd Cardoz, who owns Bombay Canteen in Mumbai.Mr Kejriwal's dish from the 1960s has caught the fancy of Mumbai restaurants, but you aren't likely to find the authentic Kejriwal anywhere,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/kejriwals-dish-of-fried-eggs-on-cheese-toast-makes-it-to-nyt-critics-list/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2017 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/kejriwals-dish-of-fried-eggs-on-cheese-toast-makes-it-to-nyt-critics-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Lower Parel restaurant hopes to take you back in time]]></title><description><![CDATA[With natural light gleaming through the windows, the area houses a 27-ft-high bar. Pic/Bipin&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;KokateIn 18th century Southeast Asia, marked by imperialism, the local Asian communities built respite areas or what they called two-storey shophouses for traders. These structures were opium and tea dens with a brothel housed upstairs. However, with the exit of the colonists, the locals converted these into eateries for the working-class looking for a home-style meal. And]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/new-lower-parel-restaurant-hopes-to-take-you-back-in-time/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2017 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/new-lower-parel-restaurant-hopes-to-take-you-back-in-time/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Eating with a southern drawl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inspired by Tamil breakfast item, Kuzhi Paniyarams, chef Siddharth Kalyanaraman at NRI gives the Mofo Gasy, a sweet-yeasted pancake from Madagascar, a savoury twist. Pic/Datta KumbharCashing in on the popularity of the flavours of the South, McDonald's has given the good old Mc aaloo tikki a South Indian twist, presenting the 'dosa brioche' or, as we know it, the dosa burger.Dosa Brioche Pic/Datta KumbharThe fusion experiment hasn't got the rave reviews the makers were expecting. The dosa brioch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-eating-with-a-southern-drawl/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 Jan 2017 02:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-eating-with-a-southern-drawl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New in Mumbai: This resto-bar in Bandra ought to get its house in order]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chorizo Party Pies with Bacon Jam and Garlic AioliMany approach me with comments like, &ldquo;Your job is awesome. You go to restaurants, and they serve you good food for free.&rdquo; I have mastered the art of holding a tight rein on my tongue that wants to tell them &lsquo;things&rsquo;.As food writers, we are subject to much hardship &mdash; sometimes we have to try to make sense of a dish when, all around, carpenters garnish it with dust; and explain the importance of a deadline to the non-e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/new-in-mumbai-this-resto-bar-in-bandra-ought-to-get-its-house-in-order/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2017 03:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/new-in-mumbai-this-resto-bar-in-bandra-ought-to-get-its-house-in-order/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Andheri's cocktail party! This brand new bar is all about mixing it up]]></title><description><![CDATA[In space-starved Mumbai, Andheri's Bombay Cocktail Bar (BCB) comes as a relief. The 4,500 sq ft space that opened doors recently, and although theatrical, is done up tastefully.We headed there to try their specialty &mdash; the cocktails. Created by mixologist Mukesh Khatri of Cocktails and Dreams, the signature concoctions at BCB manage to hit the spot. We picked the five we liked most.<br />
Get high on chai<br />
The name Masala Chai Cocktail might be a bit of a misnomer for this drink, because it's more]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/andheris-cocktail-party-this-brand-new-bar-is-all-about-mixing-it-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jan 2017 02:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/andheris-cocktail-party-this-brand-new-bar-is-all-about-mixing-it-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 6 offbeat strawberry versions you simply have to try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream<br />
Strawberries and watermelons work beautifully when paired with balsamic vinegar, that deep brown syrupy concoction with an intense, sweet-sour flavour. This ice cream is a twist on the traditional strawberry and balsamic salad. To make it, balsamic vinegar is first reduced and then incorporated into a sugar-free strawberry ice cream.<br />
Available: till February 9<br />
Time:&nbsp;&Acirc;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#136;12 pm to 12 am<br />
At:&nbsp;&Acirc;&Acirc;&Aci]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-offbeat-strawberry-versions-you-simply-have-to-try/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2017 06:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-offbeat-strawberry-versions-you-simply-have-to-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Mumbai Minute: Plan your weekend in 60 seconds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A date with Van Gogh<br />
Sun, Jan 22 Catch a film about Van Gogh called Lust for Life and view his well-known painting The Night Caf&eacute; through virtual reality, followed by a discussion on the master&rsquo;s works.Time: 3.30 pm onwardsAt: Enlighten VR centre, inside The Bombay Art Society, Opposite Rangasharda Hotel, Bandra Reclamation, Bandra (W).<br />
Cost: Rs 100Log on to: www.instamojo.com/enlighten/A date with songwriters<br />
Sat, jan 21 Catch young and budding singer-songwriters in action this wee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-mumbai-minute-plan-your-weekend-in-60-seconds/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2017 04:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-mumbai-minute-plan-your-weekend-in-60-seconds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: 6 offbeat preparations using strawberry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strawberry Balsamic Ice Cream<br />
Strawberries and watermelons work beautifully when paired with balsamic vinegar, that deep brown syrupy concoction with an intense, sweet-sour flavour. This ice cream is a twist on the traditional strawberry and balsamic salad. To make it, balsamic vinegar is first reduced and then incorporated into a sugar-free strawberry ice cream.<br />
Available: till February 9<br />
Time:&nbsp;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;12 pm to 12 am<br />
At:&nbsp;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;All outlets of The S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-offbeat-preparations-using-strawberry/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2017 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-offbeat-preparations-using-strawberry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New Bandra ice-cream shop offers innovative flavours]]></title><description><![CDATA[THE GUAVA ice cream melted in our mouth in a burst of flavours &mdash; sweet, grainy fruit with a touch of salt and spice from the special masala sprinkled on top. It took us back to afternoons spent sitting under a tree, eating (stolen) guavas sprinkled with salt and chilli powder.Nostalgia comes cheap at the city's newest ice cream store, Scoopalicious. There's the decadent Christmas rum cake, strawberry jam cookies eaten at tea time, kulfis eaten on the way back from school and jeera sharbat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-bandra-ice-cream-shop-offers-innovative-flavours/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2017 10:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-bandra-ice-cream-shop-offers-innovative-flavours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: This Bandra eatery disappoints when it comes to food]]></title><description><![CDATA[BBQ Pulled Chicken PizzaIs was an evening that didn&rsquo;t start well, and steadily went downhill after. The Google maps direction we were following left us stranded and it was only after taking many wrong turns, did we finally find ourselves at Drop, the new European resto-bar.Bandra&rsquo;s Club Royalty replacement on Waterfield Road is cavernous and they make good use of all that space. There are high ceilings, seating lounges that can fit a big party, a long bar and lots of open space in be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-bandra-eatery-disappoints-when-it-comes-to-food/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 Jan 2017 04:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-bandra-eatery-disappoints-when-it-comes-to-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: All-veg menu from an Udupi kitchen is simple and satisfying]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nendra Kela PhodiThe word &lsquo;Udupi&rsquo; immediately calls to mind images of the countless tiny restaurants in the city whipping up generic South Indian fare. However, if you look beyond the staple dosa, idli and vada, you will learn that there is a lot more that Udupi cuisine has to offer.Next weekend, home cook Jennifer Sapna Salins, who hails from the sunny coastal city in Karnataka, will present vegetarian recipes that would never find their way into a restaurant&rsquo;s menu.Spartan fa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-all-veg-menu-from-an-udupi-kitchen-is-simple-and-satisfying/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2017 04:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-all-veg-menu-from-an-udupi-kitchen-is-simple-and-satisfying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Workshop in Khar to know all about seafood]]></title><description><![CDATA[King Prawns with Paprika Garlic ButterThis one is for all the pescatarians.Asian-Style Sea BassIf you&rsquo;re wondering how to make a salmon ceviche or even sear a pomfret, attend an interactive demo conducted by chef Anjali Pathak at her culinary studio in Khar. Held in association with Pescafresh, the event titled, Shore To Door, will see the chef cook dishes using fresh seafood. These include Seared Pomfret with Brown Butter and Sage, Pink Salmon Ceviche with Spring Onion and Daikon Salad, K]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-workshop-in-khar-to-know-all-about-seafood/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jan 2017 03:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-workshop-in-khar-to-know-all-about-seafood/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Shernaz Patel, Neil Bhoopalam talk about eating right for theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Bhoopalam and Shernaz Patel talk theatre and food at the Prithvi Cafe, Juhu. Pics/Satej ShindeWe spot Shernaz Patel at the Prithvi Theatre box office, poring over the printed schedule of plays. As we head to its iconic open-air caf&eacute;, she asks us, amused, &ldquo;Who are all these people? Are they from nearby colleges?&rdquo; When we tell her that students find the caf&eacute; ideal to hang out because of the prices, she says, &ldquo;But what about people who&rsquo;ve come to watch a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-shernaz-patel-neil-bhoopalam-talk-about-eating-right-for-theatre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2017 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-shernaz-patel-neil-bhoopalam-talk-about-eating-right-for-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Restaurant teams up with top chef for unique pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chefs Matthew Orlando and Prateek Sadhu at a farm in KarnatakaWhat do you get when two stellar chefs join hands? A meal that&rsquo;s twice as nice. To prove this, Chef Prateek Sadhu of city fine-dine restaurant, Masque, is collaborating with Matthew Orlando, chef and owner of Amass in Copenhagen. The pair will whip up an elaborate 12-course meal for guests over a three-day pop-up beginning Friday.<br />
Orlando at his restaurant garden in CopenhagenMeet on a plate<br />
Although situated halfway across the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-restaurant-teams-up-with-top-chef-for-unique-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2017 03:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-restaurant-teams-up-with-top-chef-for-unique-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: A chocolate surprise box to satisfy your cocoa craving]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chocolate with coconut sugar; peppermint bar, and hazelnut milk chocolateIt is every chocolate lover&rsquo;s dream &mdash; to open a box and find different cocoa treats inside. If you like your chocolate stash delivered to you monthly, then a new subscription service, Cocoatrait, is your answer.The service delivers chocolates sourced from all over India and the world, to your doorstep. They have over 50 chocolate bars and two subscription boxes &mdash; a normal box and a luxury box, both of whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-a-chocolate-surprise-box-to-satisfy-your-cocoa-craving/</link><pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2017 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-a-chocolate-surprise-box-to-satisfy-your-cocoa-craving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restro bar 'Three Wise Men' in Santacruz to reopen this month]]></title><description><![CDATA[(From left) Owners Atul Chopra, Pratik Parekh and Prashant Chadha. Pic/Ashish RaneAtul Chopra, one of the owners of Three Wise Men, has the last week of June, 2016, etched in his memory for more reasons than one. While it was around his 34th birthday, the week did not begin on the cheery note that he had imagined. His popular watering hole, in the western suburb of Santacruz, had faced the wrath of the BMC, which demolished illegal portions of the pub. "While the matter was sub-judice and the c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/restro-bar-three-wise-men-in-santacruz-to-reopen-this-month/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2017 20:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/restro-bar-three-wise-men-in-santacruz-to-reopen-this-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Chefs try out different ways to add lemon to platters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Abbott transfers the flavour and aroma of the orange zest by flaming it over the Martinez cocktail. Pic/Sameer MarkandeThe Indian palate is known to lean towards its love for the khatta. And, nothing is easier than a squeeze of lime to add zest to your food and, sometimes, your drink. It's common for chefs and bartenders to hear repeated requests for that one extra wedge of lime. It's perhaps why, some are now making a concerted effort to think beyond the lime to create the much-in-demand acidi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-chefs-try-out-different-ways-to-add-lemon-to-platters/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2017 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-chefs-try-out-different-ways-to-add-lemon-to-platters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[mid-day exclusive: New nightclub in Worli is inspired by exotic Dutch dancer Mata Hari]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweet &amp; Sour Roast Eggplant BaoA huge, sepia-toned, sexy portrait of Mata Hari welcomed us into Matahaari, a new nightclub slated to open tonight at Worli's Atria Mall. Staring at us with mysterious eyes and clad in a two-piece that accentuated her curves, was the exotic Dutch dancer, who beckoned us into the 7,500 sq ft space, designed to look like her boudoir.&nbsp;The black-and-gold themed nightclub, owned in partnership by BR Shetty, an experienced hotelier, and architect Bobby Mukherji]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mid-day-exclusive-new-nightclub-in-worli-is-inspired-by-exotic-dutch-dancer-mata-hari/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2017 04:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mid-day-exclusive-new-nightclub-in-worli-is-inspired-by-exotic-dutch-dancer-mata-hari/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[mid-day exclusive: New nightclub in Worli is inspired by exotic Dutch dancer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sweet &amp; Sour Roast Eggplant BaoA huge, sepia-toned, sexy portrait of Mata Hari welcomed us into Matahaari, a new nightclub slated to open tonight at Worli's Atria Mall. Staring at us with mysterious eyes and clad in a two-piece that accentuated her curves, was the exotic Dutch dancer, who beckoned us into the 7,500 sq ft space, designed to look like her boudoir.&nbsp;The black-and-gold themed nightclub, owned in partnership by BR Shetty, an experienced hotelier, and architect Bobby Mukherji]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mid-day-exclusive-new-nightclub-in-worli-is-inspired-by-exotic-dutch-dancer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jan 2017 04:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mid-day-exclusive-new-nightclub-in-worli-is-inspired-by-exotic-dutch-dancer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Mahim's new seafood restaurant is a great catch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crab ThaliThere are many things that Mahim is known for &mdash; the iconic single-screen Paradise Cinema, the signboard outside St Michael&rsquo;s Church, the Wednesday novenas and accompanying fair, bread pudding at the erstwhile Crown Bakery and of course, good seafood.<br />
InteriorsRecently, another space joined the ranks of the restaurants offering fresh catch from the sea, prepared in different coastal styles. We chose a Monday for our dinner at Saibeni Gomantak. We entered, pausing to read ab]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-mahims-new-seafood-restaurant-is-a-great-catch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2017 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-mahims-new-seafood-restaurant-is-a-great-catch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 5 rooftop restaurants in Mumbai with 'the' view]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Dome Intercontinental. Pic/YouTubeThe otherwise crowded Mumbai dotted with potholes and open dump yards is blessed with some sweet secret escapades that redefines the city and make it utterly wonderful to stare at. One such element is a cluster of rooftop restaurants in Mumbai that opens up to unbelievably breathtaking views of the crowded metropolis. From the bustling Lower Parel to the tranquil Marine Drive, these restaurants in Mumbai render a charm of the city that is generally unexplor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-5-rooftop-restaurants-in-mumbai-with-the-view/</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2017 02:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-5-rooftop-restaurants-in-mumbai-with-the-view/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn everything about rum at this masterclass in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ah, rum -- the good old drink that built friendships and made all the worries of your youth melt away (although only momentarily). But, did you know that there is more to this alcoholic beverage than just the regular Rum and Coke?Learn the intricacies of the spirit from Keshav Prakash, curator and founder of The Vault, a boutique for handcrafted fine spirits from across the world.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a very chatty and informal session. We will be discussing Rum or Rhum Agricole (rum made from the j]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-everything-about-rum-at-this-masterclass-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2017 06:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-everything-about-rum-at-this-masterclass-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Traditional winter dishes with a gourmet twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kachi Haldi Ki Sabji<br />
Raw turmeric is commonly eaten in winter because it provides heat and also boosts the immune system. At the all-vegetarian restaurant 29-Twenty Nine at Kemps Corner, a winter favourite is Kachi Haldi ki Sabji.&ldquo;This is a simple dish made with fresh haldi, tossed in oil and with a tadka of cumin seeds, and a gravy with tomatoes, onions, garlic and green chillies. It is finished with yoghurt,&rdquo; says head chef Prakash Dhanmeher. The dish is served with a wholesome tuk]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-traditional-winter-dishes-with-a-gourmet-twist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2017 03:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-traditional-winter-dishes-with-a-gourmet-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Two chefs will lift the lid off the art and science behind molecular gastronomy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chefs Akshay Dhopatkar and Neha Lakhani&ldquo;Molecular gastronomy is like a magic show. Although it may seem complicated, it&rsquo;s just simple science,&rdquo; begins chef Ashay Dhopatkar.The Delhi-based independent culinary consultant will be in Mumbai with chef Neha Lakhani, founder and head chef at Patisserie Royale, to conduct a first-of-its-kind set of workshops to break down molecular techniques for the layman.<br />
Molecular cooking marries food science with artistry and came into existence]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-two-chefs-will-lift-the-lid-off-the-art-and-science-behind-molecular-gastronomy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2017 06:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-two-chefs-will-lift-the-lid-off-the-art-and-science-behind-molecular-gastronomy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 6 ways to make daily drinking milk tasty and healthy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chocolate milkshake. Representational imageYour moms and grandmoms may have told you infinite times that milk is a good source of protein, milk is rich in calcium, milk provides energy etc etc. But, how many times have you listened to those words? You must have tried to pinch your nose every time you drank a glass of the sweet white drink. But have you ever thought that this boring drink can turn delicious too? It can even taste more delectable than your favourite fresh lime soda or mango mockt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-6-ways-to-make-daily-drinking-milk-tasty-and-healthy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2017 06:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-6-ways-to-make-daily-drinking-milk-tasty-and-healthy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai: Food walk promises more of the Maharashtrian cuisine than just vada pav]]></title><description><![CDATA[Participants at the last food walkThalipeeth, kothimbir wadi, zunka bhakar, piyush, dalimbi usal...there&rsquo;s more to Maharashtrian food than the ubiquitous vada pav. Attend a food walk this weekend that promises to take you on a culinary journey of the state, in Dadar. The walk is being organised by Wandering Foodie.<br />
Zunka Bhakar&ldquo;Dadar has always been the cultural centre of Maharashtra and not surprisingly, the birthplace of the vada pav. This walk will feature Maharashtrian dishes in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-walk-promises-more-of-the-maharashtrian-cuisine-than-just-vada-pav/</link><pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2017 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-walk-promises-more-of-the-maharashtrian-cuisine-than-just-vada-pav/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Bandra eatery serves healthy and junk food in a garage-like setting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Calamari Masala with Malabar Paratha&lsquo;A place that serves healthy and junk. One that&rsquo;s got a little funk. Made with stuff that most throw. Here it&rsquo;s a part of the show,&rsquo; read the first page of a large menu at a new Bandra eatery. If you&rsquo;ve been to C&rsquo;est La Vie on Hill Road, and visited the erstwhile everyday bar, Sant&eacute;, you will find its replacement to be a stark contrast. While the former had a fairy tale, wine date kind of vibe, Umang Tewari&rsquo;s T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-eatery-serves-healthy-and-junk-food-in-a-garage-like-setting/</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2017 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-eatery-serves-healthy-and-junk-food-in-a-garage-like-setting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The show-stopping rock: Here's a look at the making of geode cakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Mohit Khilnani adds finishing touches to a Belgian chocolate geode cake at his Oshiwara outlet. Pic/Sneha KaharabeIn the summer of 2014, when chef Mohit Khilnani and his partner Manju Hemrajani, received a request for a geode cake, they were in a bit of a fix."We didn't know what they were. I assumed that the client wanted a cake with some stars on it. It was only after some research that we learned what a Geode cake is," laughs Khilnani, who runs Cocoatease, a patisserie in Oshiwara that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-show-stopping-rock-heres-a-look-at-the-making-of-geode-cakes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2017 04:39:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-show-stopping-rock-heres-a-look-at-the-making-of-geode-cakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This Mumbai-based start-up is aiming to become the Zomato of street food]]></title><description><![CDATA[The core Ek Plate team, (from left) Harsh Shah, Anaita Siganporia and Pooja Singh. Pic/Poonam BathijaSome of the best food memories are often closely tied to street food - that unassuming chaat wala on the street corner, who does something with the masala that makes it like none other. One may well have gone to him for years together but they know him as bhaiyya. India has over 30 lakh street food vendors, of which 2.5 lakh are in Mumbai alone, most shrouded in anonymity. Why does it have to be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-based-start-up-is-aiming-to-become-the-zomato-of-street-food/</link><pubDate>Sun, 08 Jan 2017 04:17:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-mumbai-based-start-up-is-aiming-to-become-the-zomato-of-street-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The difficult journey from farm to fork]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm Fresh Avocado, Fennel, Microgreens, The Table Farm Herb Sauce, Local Pomelo. Pics/datta kumbharIt's 10 am on a Friday. Deep in the bowels of Mahalaxmi's Laxmi Woollen Mill, chef Prateek Sadhu is awaiting a fresh batch of produce at his restaurant, Masque. The stuff that arrives is a riot of colours - there's passion fruit, heirloom tomatoes, green strawberries, jicama (Mexican turnip), nasturtium flowers, and garlic chives.<br />
Chef Alex Sanchez. Pic/Datta&nbsp;Although exotic sounding, all th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-difficult-journey-from-farm-to-fork/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2017 10:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-difficult-journey-from-farm-to-fork/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore farm-to-table dining at this at this restaurant in Mahalaxmi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farm Fresh Avocado, Fennel, Microgreens, The Table Farm Herb Sauce, Local Pomelo. Pics/datta kumbharIt's 10 am on a Friday. Deep in the bowels of Mahalaxmi's Laxmi Woollen Mill, chef Prateek Sadhu is awaiting a fresh batch of produce at his restaurant, Masque. The stuff that arrives is a riot of colours - there's passion fruit, heirloom tomatoes, green strawberries, jicama (Mexican turnip), nasturtium flowers, and garlic chives.<br />
Chef Alex Sanchez. Pic/Datta&nbsp;Although exotic sounding, all th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/explore-farm-to-table-dining-at-this-at-this-restaurant-in-mahalaxmi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jan 2017 10:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/explore-farm-to-table-dining-at-this-at-this-restaurant-in-mahalaxmi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Bite into city's tallest, heaviest and wackiest burgers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Carl Rebello with The Godfather. Pic/Poonam BathijaTallest superstarThe Godfather<br />
Height: 9 inches (22.8 cms)<br />
Weight: 800-850 gms<br />
The idea for the burger came to chef-co-owner Carl Rebello of the delivery joint, Howra Burger, after watching Man Vs Food."We wanted to create something that would awe the people,&rdquo; says Rebello, who went on to create a burger stacked with three buffalo patties, triple cheese, caramelised onions, onion rings, a fried egg, lettuce and mayonnaise. It is doused wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bite-into-citys-tallest-heaviest-and-wackiest-burgers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2017 06:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bite-into-citys-tallest-heaviest-and-wackiest-burgers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel: Head to the fifth edition of Chikoo Festival in Dahanu this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chikoo sculpture created for an earlier edition of the festThe origin of the famous Dahanu-Gholvad chikoos can be traced back to 1890 AD, when the illustrious Parsi entrepreneur Sir Dinshaw Petit brought home a sapling of sapota from an excursion to South American rainforests. Due to the lack of space in his home garden, he entrusted it to his friend Ardeshir Irani, who lived in Gholvad, Dahanu, three hours (roughly 150km) from Mumbai. The sapling adapted to the climate of the coastal village]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/travel-head-to-the-fifth-edition-of-chikoo-festival-in-dahanu-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jan 2017 03:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/travel-head-to-the-fifth-edition-of-chikoo-festival-in-dahanu-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Why this Lower Parel restaurant fails to impress]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interiors are pretty bare, with only a handful of knick-knacks gracing one wall. pic/shraddha uchilMeet John. John is an accountant. He watches the same TV show every day, owns seven white shirts - one for each day of the week - and has zero hobbies. That's boring ol' John for you. And if John were a restaurant, he would be called Summer House Cafe.With its launch in Mumbai, this Delhi kid seems to be relying on drawing crowds by virtue of being &ldquo;the same place where Coldplay played a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-lower-parel-restaurant-fails-to-impress/</link><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2017 03:21:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-lower-parel-restaurant-fails-to-impress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Save your Sundays for a chess challenge over beer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maharashtra has been producing chess players since 1921 and they have often become champions, from Abhijit Kunte to the recent sensation, Shardul Gagare. If you want to match up to their intelligence, participate in the Amateur Chess Championship titled Pawnstars. The challenge will be held at three taprooms of Doolally (Andheri, Bandra and Kemp's Corner). So yes, there will be beer to enhance your thinking power.The organisers are looking at chess enthusiasts' involvement in this competitive in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/save-your-sundays-for-a-chess-challenge-over-beer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2017 04:34:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/save-your-sundays-for-a-chess-challenge-over-beer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 5 regional cuisine pop-ups to look forward to this year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apricot ChickenRetain Malwa's royal fare<br />
Anuradha Joshi MedhoraHome chef, Charoli Foods<br />
I want to do more pop-ups, focusing on seasonal produce. My last pop-up featured winter dishes and I got a special fowl, Kadaknath flown in, which you only get in Jhabua, Madhya Pradesh. My focus this year will be exploring the diversity of the cuisine and bringing some exclusivity to it.In the city, you cannot do a lot of grilling, putting things in the earth and cooking; I want to do all of that &mdash; gi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-regional-cuisine-pop-ups-to-look-forward-to-this-year/</link><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2017 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-regional-cuisine-pop-ups-to-look-forward-to-this-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get set for the second edition of The Bhukkad Flea, Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Food bonds people from round the world and across cultures. Myriad cuisines, varied tastes and unique names of dishes, all come in one platter to satiate our tummies and help us get acquainted with cultures spanning across the world. The second edition of The Bhukkad Flea is all about food, food items that are known to us and food items that are not known to us. The event will be held at Corona Garden in Bandra (West) on January 22, 2016. It is exclusively organised for home chefs, food start-up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/get-set-for-the-second-edition-of-the-bhukkad-flea-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2017 05:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/get-set-for-the-second-edition-of-the-bhukkad-flea-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Remo D'Souza and Salman Yusuff Khan bond over bikes, cooking]]></title><description><![CDATA[Remo D&rsquo;Souza and Salman Yusuff Khan bond over food, cooking and bikes at Jamjar Diner, Versova. PIC/RANE ASHISH&nbsp;"You came on your bike, didn't you? I should have brought mine too," suggests director-choreographer Remo D'Souza as he greets his protege:, choreographer and actor Salman Yusuff Khan at Jamjar Diner in Versova. Warm sunlight casts a natural glow, and adds a comfortable vibe to proceedings at the eatery. "You should have," agrees Salman. There is a lot more than bikes and d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/remo-dsouza-and-salman-yusuff-khan-bond-over-bikes-cooking/</link><pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2017 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/remo-dsouza-and-salman-yusuff-khan-bond-over-bikes-cooking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Colaba delivery service serves delicious, filling Asian fare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pad Kra Prow KaiAsian food is here to stay. The last year saw its fair share of restaurants dedicated to serving baos with innovative fillings, stir-fried noodles, Thai curry versions and dumplings.<br />
Vietnamese Luc LacEastside Story (ES), a two-month-old delivery service in Colaba, is the newest kid on the Asian-influenced block. ES only delivers in SoBo and a few surrounding areas via delivery apps but on a special request, we placed an order for Bandra East.Our food arrived on time, packed in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-colaba-delivery-service-serves-delicious-filling-asian-fare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2017 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-colaba-delivery-service-serves-delicious-filling-asian-fare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Savour a Parsi spread featuring a traditional festive feast this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The meal will be served traditionally, on a banana leaf"The Parsi delicacies you find in restaurants are not authentic. All said and done, at the end of the day, restaurants only care about their bottom line," begins Firdosh Batliwala, who will host a pop-up this weekend to showcase the festive eats of the community, some of which you'd be hard-pressed to find outside of a Parsi home.<br />
Mutton pulaoThe 39-year-old resident of Jogeshwari's Behram Baug Parsi Colony comes from a hospitality backgrou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-a-parsi-spread-featuring-a-traditional-festive-feast-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Mon, 02 Jan 2017 03:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-a-parsi-spread-featuring-a-traditional-festive-feast-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: What's cooking in 2017, Mumbai?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Romil Ratra on the abacus-inspired wooden staircase that leads to the second level of Shizusan. Pic/Pradeep DhivarWelcome Shizusan to Lower Parel<br />
January<br />
&ldquo;Welcome home,&rdquo; beams Romil Ratra of Bellona Hospitality as he ushers us into the massive two-storied Shizusan that replaces Anita Dongre&rsquo;s store at High Street Phoenix in Lower Parel. &ldquo;We have not tampered with the structure,&rdquo; he assures us. We are greeted by the whiff of freshly-coated paint as we step in to fin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-whats-cooking-in-2017-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Jan 2017 09:24:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-whats-cooking-in-2017-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where are the bylanes? Celebrating culinary treasures of Indiaâs backstreets]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the stopovers for The Bohri Mohalla Walk is Haji Tikka for its khiri kebab, kofta kebab and parathasIn the first chapter of The Travelling Belly: Eating Through India's By-Lanes (Hachette India), Kalyan Karmakar clearly states a list of things that the book isn't - neither a directory of best eats nor a recipe book. Fair enough. Then, he asserts that it also doesn't stress much about eating at more authentic places. What it turns out instead, is a largely autobiographical account. It is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/where-are-the-bylanes-celebrating-culinary-treasures-of-indias-backstreets/</link><pubDate>Sat, 31 Dec 2016 04:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/where-are-the-bylanes-celebrating-culinary-treasures-of-indias-backstreets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rewind 2016: Best and worst of food outlets Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overlooking Carter Road promenade, the venue is lit up solely by candles; (inset) restaurateur Zorawar KalraBest bar in the city: MasalaBar<br />
A bar lit up solely by candles would've been a far-fetched idea if it weren't for restaurateur Zorawar Kalra. Overlooking the Carter Road promenade, MasalaBar not only offers one of the best views of the Arabian Sea through its magnifying glass encrusted windows (the work of The Busride Design Studio), but also a menu that guarantees a high, with potent con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/rewind-2016-best-and-worst-of-food-outlets-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2016 03:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/rewind-2016-best-and-worst-of-food-outlets-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food 2016: Best and worst of the year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overlooking Carter Road promenade, the venue is lit up solely by candles; (inset) restaurateur Zorawar KalraBest bar in the city: MasalaBar<br />
A bar lit up solely by candles would've been a far-fetched idea if it weren't for restaurateur Zorawar Kalra. Overlooking the Carter Road promenade, MasalaBar not only offers one of the best views of the Arabian Sea through its magnifying glass encrusted windows (the work of The Busride Design Studio), but also a menu that guarantees a high, with potent con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-2016-best-and-worst-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 30 Dec 2016 03:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-2016-best-and-worst-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food trends for 2017: Top Indian chefs on what to expect from coming year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thumbs up for charcoalManish Mehrotra<br />
Corporate chef, Indian Accent<br />
Worldwide, I think Portuguese cuisine is going to be hot in 2017. We will see Indian food shine in the West, through pop-ups and restaurants, serving traditional food in a different way. Charcoal is going to be a new flavour, in India and across the world. People are using it in drinks, as a smoking device, or as infusions. Another global trend that we intend to start following is no-waste cooking - using ingredients you would u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-trends-for-2017-top-indian-chefs-on-what-to-expect-from-coming-year/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2016 08:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-trends-for-2017-top-indian-chefs-on-what-to-expect-from-coming-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food trends for 2017: Top Indian chefs on what to expect]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thumbs up for charcoalmanish mehrotra<br />
Corporate chef, Indian Accent<br />
Worldwide, I think Portuguese cuisine is going to be hot in 2017. We will see Indian food shine in the West, through pop-ups and restaurants, serving traditional food in a different way. Charcoal is going to be a new flavour, in India and across the world. People are using it in drinks, as a smoking device, or as infusions. Another global trend that we intend to start following is no-waste cooking - using ingredients you would u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-trends-for-2017-top-indian-chefs-on-what-to-expect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2016 05:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-trends-for-2017-top-indian-chefs-on-what-to-expect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Ring in New Year with a Bohri feast at pop up in Lower Parel]]></title><description><![CDATA[KhichdaIn January, it will be two years since Nafisa Kapadia opened up her kitchen and her house, so that people could taste her Bohri food. In this time, her smoked mutton samosas, slow-cooked raan and mutton and chicken biryanis became all the rage in the food circuit.Kheema SamosasTo celebrate the onset of their second anniversary, the mother-son duo behind The Bohri Kitchen (TBK) - Munaf and Nafisa, are coming out with a pop up. "I'm celebrating TBKs second anniversary by setting up a stall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-ring-in-new-year-with-a-bohri-feast-at-pop-up-in-lower-parel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2016 03:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-ring-in-new-year-with-a-bohri-feast-at-pop-up-in-lower-parel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Ring in New Year with a Bohri feast at late-night pop up in Lower Parel]]></title><description><![CDATA[KhichdaIn January, it will be two years since Nafisa Kapadia opened up her kitchen and her house, so that people could taste her Bohri food. In this time, her smoked mutton samosas, slow-cooked raan and mutton and chicken biryanis became all the rage in the food circuit.Kheema SamosasTo celebrate the onset of their second anniversary, the mother-son duo behind The Bohri Kitchen (TBK) - Munaf and Nafisa, are coming out with a pop up. "I'm celebrating TBKs second anniversary by setting up a stall]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-ring-in-new-year-with-a-bohri-feast-at-late-night-pop-up-in-lower-parel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2016 03:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-ring-in-new-year-with-a-bohri-feast-at-late-night-pop-up-in-lower-parel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: 5 places to hit for yummy egg-free desserts]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the love of chocolate<br />
Celebrity chef Ranveer Brar's latest offering, TAG, is being hailed for its delicious vegetarian offerings. Among these finds is the White Sesame and Chocolate Pave with 70 per cent dark chocolate mousse and Nutella dust (Rs 300). "The recipe is inspired by my love for Nutella and brownies. The challenge, however, was to create an eggless version that would be moist. To enhance the nuttiness, we used sesame," says Brar about his creation.AT: Kamala Mills Compound, Lower]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-places-to-hit-for-yummy-egg-free-desserts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2016 04:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-places-to-hit-for-yummy-egg-free-desserts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Relish kebabs on a food walk around Dongri and Agripada]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's much to love about a kebab - the sizzle of fat hitting the fire; the smoke that rises and coats the freshly marinated meat on the griddle; the soft, grilled meat with the slightly charred flavour that melts in your mouth. This week, attend a food walk that will introduce you to some of the city's best kebab haunts, on and off the street.Organised by Seek Sherpa, the evening walk will take you through the back lanes of Dongri and Agripada. On the menu are kebabs and more kebabs, from Galo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-relish-kebabs-on-a-food-walk-around-dongri-and-agripada/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2016 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-relish-kebabs-on-a-food-walk-around-dongri-and-agripada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heady cocktails, mocktails you can serve at your New Year's Eve party]]></title><description><![CDATA[For teetotallers: TZ&rsquo;s Elixir<br />
Fill two-thirds of a shaker with ice cubes. Then, pour watermelon juice (60 ml), pomegranate juice (60 ml), lime juice (10 ml) and sugar syrup (10 ml). Shake well and strain into a tall glass, half filled with ice. Garnish with two watermelon balls on a wooden skewer and mint sprigs.For herby-vores: Gin and Tulsi<br />
Mix jaggery (100 gm) with water (100 ml). Heat and stir till the syrup is completely mixed. In a shaker, muddle five-six basil leaves, add ice, Beefe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heady-cocktails-mocktails-you-can-serve-at-your-new-years-eve-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2016 07:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heady-cocktails-mocktails-you-can-serve-at-your-new-years-eve-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Now enjoy gourmet lunch in your tiffin]]></title><description><![CDATA[(Clockwise from left) Red Pepper Salad, Bunuelo, Ajoblanco Soup with melon and Cocido Stew with Chicken and ChorizoThe Secret Supper Project is now open for lunch. Savor is a gourmet lunch subscription service started by the four chefs who, four years back, introduced the city to a secret supper club.<br />
The lunch came packed in a sturdy paper bagTheir lunch service, and the identity of the founders, is now out in the open. Meet chefs Kanu Gupta, Tejal Choksi, Sushil Multani and Sashank Poojari wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-now-enjoy-gourmet-lunch-in-your-tiffin/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2016 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-now-enjoy-gourmet-lunch-in-your-tiffin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Weekend guide to bingeing into 2017]]></title><description><![CDATA[A glamorous NYE<br />
Kick-start your year with a stylish party. Sip on unlimited beverages and try an array of delectable Pan-Asian bites as DJ&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;Nikhil spins all your favourite tunes.<br />
On: December 31, 9 pm<br />
At: Shiro, Bombay Dyeing Mill Compound, Worli<br />
Call: 7710005307<br />
Cost: Rs 4,000 stag, Rs 8,000 coupleHoliday specials<br />
The favourite ingredient this season, pumpkin, finds its way into a special menu with a Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup. Also try the Sweet Potato Gnocchi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-weekend-guide-to-bingeing-into-2017/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Dec 2016 04:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-weekend-guide-to-bingeing-into-2017/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Indulge in a traditional Mangalorean Christmas feast at Andheri]]></title><description><![CDATA[A traditional Christmas pudding topped with rum sauceDespite South Indian roots, this writer has been a stranger (unfortunately) to the delights of traditional cuisine served in a Mangalorean Catholic home. So, when we received an invite to ring in Christmas celebrations a week early with Mumbai-based homechef Jennifer Sapna Salins, we didn't hesitate to take the train to Andheri (West) from Grant Road, even though it was a Sunday.The Salins' door, decorated with silver bells and fragrant wreat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-a-traditional-mangalorean-christmas-feast-at-andheri/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2016 05:04:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-a-traditional-mangalorean-christmas-feast-at-andheri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's what top bosses of Mumbai's consul are bingeing on for Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Torbjorn Holthe with wife Sissel; (below) A bottle of the Linie Pic/Poonam bathijaEven as the bakeries smell their delicious best this time of the year, with the alluring aroma of cakes and pies wafting through the air, there's a lot to the Christmas plate that we don't know about. Around the world, the Yuletide season has myriad kitchen stories that go beyond cakes and cookies. Mumbai, being home to numerous consulates, we took a tour of a few consul kitchens.<br />
The kransekake or almond ring cak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heres-what-top-bosses-of-mumbais-consul-are-bingeing-on-for-christmas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2016 04:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heres-what-top-bosses-of-mumbais-consul-are-bingeing-on-for-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delicious sweet treats and interesting facts about Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christmas cupcakesPlum cakes, X-mas tree, jingle bells, red fluffy Santa, dangling stars, melodious carols, colourful tinsels, tiny bulbs, and merrymaking- Christmas is here! Red is the colour of the season, tempting cakes are the main food to feast upon and Santa comes his way with bundle of gifts for children. While we are gearing up for this year&rsquo;s Christmas celebration, let us browse through some secret facts about Christmas until then.Chocolate Banana Cashew brownieHere the Christmas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/delicious-sweet-treats-and-interesting-facts-about-christmas/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Dec 2016 02:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/delicious-sweet-treats-and-interesting-facts-about-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: How to pick the best wine to gift at Christmas parties]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're headed to a house partyWhilst gifting a bottle of sparkling wine is traditional and one can never go wrong with that, these days, I find people are turning to red wines in a big way. Turning up at a house party with a bottle of Chianti Classico or an Australian Shiraz means you have ensured a fan following by the end of the evening.You're planning a girls' night out<br />
For a bubbly night out with the girls, pick a few bottles of Italy's best-selling sparkler &mdash; Prosecco. It's light,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-how-to-pick-the-best-wine-to-gift-at-christmas-parties/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2016 06:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-how-to-pick-the-best-wine-to-gift-at-christmas-parties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Savour authentic Awadhi cuisine at Powai]]></title><description><![CDATA[POWAI seems to be basking in a slew of new launches, with spaces that have opened up over the last six months. Joining this bunch, right on the brink of the New Year, is Ruha Kitchen and Bar, by Prabhakar and Ritesh Shetty, who also own Hotel Capitol in Thane.Spanning 3,500 sq ft, the restaurant hopes to be an all-day dining space, and will convert into a lounge come nightfall. It will serve an array of cuisines, including continental and Asian favourites, as well as a vast selection of house co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-authentic-awadhi-cuisine-at-powai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2016 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-authentic-awadhi-cuisine-at-powai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Popular Bandra bakery is back with delicious treats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Strawberry Shortcake. Pics/Pradeep DhivarIf you've missed the glass counter that would effortlessly tempt you with its Blueberry Cheescake and Banoffee Pie at Out Of The Blue in Bandra, we have good news.Deliciae Patisserie now has a standalone store in Khar. While most pastry shops have been going with the white-and-pink Parisian look, this fairly spacious store with a seating of high bar chairs, wooden tables and comfy couch stools, has pale pink (or rose, like the owners call it) walls that a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-popular-bandra-bakery-is-back-with-delicious-treats/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2016 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-popular-bandra-bakery-is-back-with-delicious-treats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: City venture introduces the Middle Eastern dessert, kunafa]]></title><description><![CDATA[A saffron-infused sugar syrup is to be poured on the kunafa before it's eatenLiving in Mumbai, our exposure to Middle Eastern desserts has been restricted to baklava and stuffed dates, often courtesy relatives returning from a holiday from that part of the world. Unfortunately, we're missing out on a vast collection of desserts that goes well beyond these &mdash; Basbousa (a sweet semolina cake), Aish El-Saraya (sweetened bread garnished with nuts), and Sutlac (rice pudding) being some.<br />
Sufyan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-city-venture-introduces-the-middle-eastern-dessert-kunafa/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2016 04:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-city-venture-introduces-the-middle-eastern-dessert-kunafa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eat out this Christmas! 15 best X'Mas feasts across Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brunch from across the seas<br />
Try a Levantine, Spanish and East Mediterranean brunch. The food spread will have Kodai Camembert with Truffle and Chives, Christmas Turkey with Cranberry Sauce (in pic), Spanish Leg of Ham, Prawn Crusted Moroccan Charmoula Sea Bass, and Brie Waffle Grilled Cheese. End the meal with Kahlua Cr&egrave;me Caramel and Live Nitro Ice Cream.&nbsp;On: December 25, 12 pm to 4 pmAt: Amadeus at NCPA, Nariman Point.Cost: Rs 1,950 to Rs 2,350The holiday banquet<br />
Celebrate the holi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/eat-out-this-christmas-15-best-xmas-feasts-across-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2016 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/eat-out-this-christmas-15-best-xmas-feasts-across-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A candid chat with confectioner Pooja Dhingra and chef Conrad D'Souza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pooja and Conrad enjoy lunch and laughs at Colaba&rsquo;s Le15 Cafe. Pics/Bipin Kokate"It's so quaint. I love it," smiles the 43-year-old genial Conrad D'Souza, soaking in the sunlight that streams in through large bay windows at Pooja Dhingra's Parisian-style Le15 Cafe in Colaba. The 30-year-old pastry chef chides him, "Connie, I can't believe you've never come here. Shame on you!" as D'Souza, a Bandra boy, confesses that being in charge of the kitchen at the recently refurbished Carter Road a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-candid-chat-with-confectioner-pooja-dhingra-and-chef-conrad-dsouza/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2016 03:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-candid-chat-with-confectioner-pooja-dhingra-and-chef-conrad-dsouza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 7 bakeries in Mumbai for a delicious Christmas 'cakeaway']]></title><description><![CDATA[Christmas Eve is knocking at the door and Mumbai is gearing up for the celebration. While shops are busy selling Christmas goodies, bakeries are also busy baking cakes, cookies and many such sugary bites. Amidst all oomph and glitters, trees and santas and, carols and stars, the Christmas special plum cake is one that is unforgettable. Along with the plum cakes, come the tender pudding and tempting rum balls. If you are still trying to figure out which bakeries in Mumbai to visit for the exotic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-7-bakeries-in-mumbai-for-a-delicious-christmas-cakeaway/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2016 02:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-7-bakeries-in-mumbai-for-a-delicious-christmas-cakeaway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Online patisserie combines savoury ingredients with sweet treats]]></title><description><![CDATA[The assortment of desserts from Sugar Play. Pics/Rane AshishThe boxes came filled with promise. The brief we were given about Sugar Play, an upcoming online patisserie, was to expect desserts that paired savoury ingredients with all things saccharine.<br />
The Konkan OperaThe desserts looked pretty &mdash; swirling shades of yellow, green and brown. So far, so good. Despite being a sweet-savoury hybrid, as we sampled the gourmet-styled desserts, we felt that the balance was off.<br />
Chef Amit Mehta at w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-online-patisserie-combines-savoury-ingredients-with-sweet-treats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2016 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-online-patisserie-combines-savoury-ingredients-with-sweet-treats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New delivery service offers healthy smoothies]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's the season of indulgences, which generally take the form of calorie-laden sweets. It was during such a week of gluttony, that we decided to make a shift and order ourselves something healthy. Enter Seedy Smoothies, a new delivery service offering fresh juices without sugar, preservatives, water or milk.We ordered the five juices they have on offer (the sixth juice didn&rsquo;t show up when placing the order online). Then began a process that made us wish we could just go to the nearest juic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-delivery-service-offers-healthy-smoothies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Dec 2016 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-delivery-service-offers-healthy-smoothies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A beachy affair! Enjoy some delicious food at this scenic cafe at Mandwa]]></title><description><![CDATA[Little did we imagine that our Friday morning that started on a chaotic note would end up in a surreal evening by the sea. The party began almost the moment we jumped ship (literally so) and stepped on to a speedboat to Mandwa jetty, where a new scenic restaurant was awaiting us. Wind in our face, crashing waves and a vast expanse of the Arabian sea ahead, we were ready to leave Mumbai behind, even if it was for only a couple of hours.<br />
Nitin MongiaWithin 20 minutes, we arrive at Kiki&rsquo;s Caf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-beachy-affair-enjoy-some-delicious-food-at-this-scenic-cafe-at-mandwa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2016 07:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-beachy-affair-enjoy-some-delicious-food-at-this-scenic-cafe-at-mandwa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Even after 60 years, Crawford Market store is a Christmas crowd-puller]]></title><description><![CDATA[Raymond Goveas worked in the pathology lab of Bombay Hospital for 18 years before quitting his job to work at the storeIt's 8.30 am on a Saturday morning when we enter Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai, popularly known by its erstwhile name Crawford Market. The upcoming Christmas season hasn't done much to pull crowds so early in the day, and so, as we try to navigate from one lane to the other, cutting through the maze of closed shops, it becomes increasingly difficult to find our destination. It's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/even-after-60-years-crawford-market-store-is-a-christmas-crowd-puller/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2016 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/even-after-60-years-crawford-market-store-is-a-christmas-crowd-puller/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bringing the mountains to Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Divya Chowfin with husband StephenGrowing up in Marora, a farm in the Pauri Garhwal district of Uttarakhand, Divya Chowfin was quite literally raised in the lap of nature. Her father, a passionate farmer and a forest conservationist had been growing herbs and medicinal plants since the 60s. Her mother, Indira, a school teacher, has always enjoyed whipping up jams and sauces using the farm produce. In the summer of 2014, she happened to make an excess quantity of pear and cinnamon jam. So, she s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bringing-the-mountains-to-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2016 02:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bringing-the-mountains-to-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Now, a cooking show for kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Keer prepares a biryani dishWatching culinary content in India is an interesting exercise, for it brings to light the evolution of the way cooking shows have been presented over the years. What&rsquo;s more interesting is that they all continue to coexist and thrive. There are the regional channels where recipes are cooked by a chef, while the host looks on, often chiming in with some redundant queries from time to time. Then there is the more modern style, where the chef owns his show and runs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-now-a-cooking-show-for-kids/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2016 04:02:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-now-a-cooking-show-for-kids/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: 5 cool unique ways to eat the 2- minute Maggi noodles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maggi Pakoda. Pic/YouTubeThe usual way of eating Maggi noodles is loved by millions of children as well as youth across the country. Despite controversies over the noodles and its tangy tastemaker masala, Nestle's Maggi has remained an all time favourite quick-to-cook snack. The economical &lsquo;2-minute noodles&rsquo; is the mecca of every food experimentalists. Be it adding cheese and vegetables to Maggi or stuffing the noodles inside chapattis to make Maggi rolls, there are many unique ways]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-5-cool-unique-ways-to-eat-the-2-minute-maggi-noodles/</link><pubDate>Sat, 17 Dec 2016 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-5-cool-unique-ways-to-eat-the-2-minute-maggi-noodles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Christmas food: Enjoy cranberry biscotti, plum cake and other unique goodies]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Christmas spread by Silverspoon Gourmet; (above left) founders Joshua D&rsquo;Souza and Neha Manekia. PICs/SHADAB KHANSnowball cookiesIn its fourth year, Silverspoon Gourmet, run by husband wife duo Joshua D'Souza and Neha Manekia, will be serving up a platter of exotic Christmas treats. "There will be Florentines, chocolate barks, hot cocoa jars, brownies, buttermints and truffles. A lot of the stuff is what's worked in the past but we've also created a few new, fun elements," says Manekia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/christmas-food-enjoy-cranberry-biscotti-plum-cake-and-other-unique-goodies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2016 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/christmas-food-enjoy-cranberry-biscotti-plum-cake-and-other-unique-goodies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Give a twist to the tea you drink this Christmas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple Spice Black Tea<br />
If you're craving a plum cake but counting calories too, indulge in a spice-rich black tea infusion comprising apple, cherry, cloves, star anise, cinnamon, ginger and orange peel. You can either brew it as is or spike it with a dash of rum. "It can also be used as an iced tea or a base for cocktails. It goes well with cheese toast, carrot cake and dark chocolate desserts," shares Snigdha Manchanda, tea sommelier at Tea Trunk. It is also offering a 12-day Christmas countdown]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-give-a-twist-to-the-tea-you-drink-this-christmas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2016 05:05:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-give-a-twist-to-the-tea-you-drink-this-christmas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Learn to sketch your own breakfast!]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the movie The Breakfast Club, five teenagers face a day's detention in their school library. However, at the Breakfast Club of city's recently-launched 212 All Good, the idea is to have fun and maybe learn something new alongside."We realised that mornings are the best time to learn a new skill. We wanted to create a space where people can spend their mornings in a focused or fun way, engaging their senses," says Deepti Dadlani, VP marketing, Bellona Hospitality.<br />
Shreyas PurohitThe monthly in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-to-sketch-your-own-breakfast/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Dec 2016 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-to-sketch-your-own-breakfast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Binge on yummy Christmas treats from Kolkata]]></title><description><![CDATA[Christmas Pudding with Brandy Butter&nbsp;Two years ago, we made our bucket list trip to Kolkata during Christmas week. We can vouch that the festival, commonly known as Boro Din (Big Day) transcends all religions and is celebrated with fervour. Tuck into traditional goodies that bring in a whiff of Kolkata during Christmas, in a celebratory meal prepared by Bandra-based Pia Promina DasGupta Barve this Sunday. The meal will feature a few contemporary dishes too.<br />
Soaked with nostalgia<br />
"While Par]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-binge-on-yummy-christmas-treats-from-kolkata/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2016 04:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-binge-on-yummy-christmas-treats-from-kolkata/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Learn to make a healthy vegan breakfast at this workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[No Bake Fudgy Granola barThey say breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Vinita Contractor's cooking workshop, Healthy Brekky and Munchie, will teach you to cook breakfast and snack items that are nutritious, filling and good for your body."These items are vegan, eggless, free of refined sugar and flour, and made from organic ingredients with gluten-free options. I want to promote clean eating," says Contractor. The breakfast menu includes No Bake Fudgy Granola Bar, 5 Seed Cookies, Mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-to-make-a-healthy-vegan-breakfast-at-this-workshop/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2016 04:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-to-make-a-healthy-vegan-breakfast-at-this-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 superfoods you should eat this winter to stay healthy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Although we say that winter boosts up our digestive system, winter gives us a glowing skin and winter keeps us healthy as compared to summer, yet we should stick to a healthy diet while enjoying the chill pill. This is because our bodies experience change in metabolism, energy level and diet preference.Here is a list of six food items that will keep you healthy throughout the winter:1. Oatmeal:&nbsp;This is a common breakfast food item provides all nutrients that are necessary to stay fit during]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/6-superfoods-you-should-eat-this-winter-to-stay-healthy/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2016 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/6-superfoods-you-should-eat-this-winter-to-stay-healthy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Find out how chef Ranveer Brar's new art-and-dine outlet fares]]></title><description><![CDATA[A view of the bar and the gallery space. PICS/BIPIN KOKATEEGO brick artworks and a well-stocked bar gleaming under snow-white lights welcomed us into the new art-and-dine outlet, TAG (The Amateur Gallery) located in Kamala Mills. Post a long day at work, we were tempted to plonk ourselves on the polished wooden bar stools and feast our eyes on the quirky art over wine and cocktails. Instead, keen to be where all the action was, we headed to the second level of the duplex that houses celebrity c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-find-out-how-chef-ranveer-brars-new-art-and-dine-outlet-fares/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2016 03:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-find-out-how-chef-ranveer-brars-new-art-and-dine-outlet-fares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Your one stop shop for some delicious dips and sauces]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next time you host a house party or just have acute hunger cravings in office, try some delicious dips and sauces from Saucery. The artisanal dips, sauces and spreads are natural (no artificial or harmful additives), fresh and healthy (free of gluten and trans fats). Saucery was started earlier this year by Gayatri Bhatia.We tried the Sundried Tomato Pesto &mdash; a tangy- sweet herby concoction with parmesan, garlic and rosemary that tasted good with breadsticks and even nachos; the flavour]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-your-one-stop-shop-for-some-delicious-dips-and-sauces/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2016 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-your-one-stop-shop-for-some-delicious-dips-and-sauces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Lower Parel's new restaurant Theory worth a visit? Find out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Theory&rsquo;s interiors have been designed by architects Sameep Padora and Mansi Punde. Padora is the man behind the design of Indigo Deli in Lower Parel, too. Pics/Sameer MarkandeLower Parel is saturated with restaurants and pubs, to the point of distraction. Some have weathered the whims and fancies of diners in the area, while others have come and gone silently. Entering this big bad jungle is Theory, a restaurant that will be serving diners contemporary world cuisine. We stop by to sample]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/is-lower-parels-new-restaurant-theory-worth-a-visit-find-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 12 Dec 2016 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/is-lower-parels-new-restaurant-theory-worth-a-visit-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bring the party home! Home bartenders are all the rage]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the footfalls at restobars and pubs take a mild hit due to the current cash crunch spell, house parties are gaining tempo. While we warm up to mid-December, home bartenders in the city are getting busy fashioning out perfectly well-stocked bars straight out of one's living room, terrace or a lawn. They bring to the table a mastery in mixology and even flair &mdash; what bartending stunts are called in industry parlance &mdash; and, a knowledge of spirits, that's imperative to hosting such par]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bring-the-party-home-home-bartenders-are-all-the-rage/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2016 09:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bring-the-party-home-home-bartenders-are-all-the-rage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Khari with a gourmet twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's something about the khari that still gets everyone's mouth watering. A teatime staple in most homes, it just needs a slight dunk before its soft, buttery flavour manifests. Let's not forget Mumbai's Irani cafes, which have ensured that the khari never falls out of favour. From cheese and butter to the jeera variants, this desi-version of the puff pastry is why airtight boxes continue to clutter kitchen shelves, keeping them fresh, crisp and crunchy at all times. "It's nostalgic food," sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-khari-with-a-gourmet-twist/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2016 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-khari-with-a-gourmet-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Find out if Mumbai's first Aussie eatery is worth a visit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grilled Tasmanian ScallopsWHEN you step into Estella, the newest luxury dining space in the city, it feels like you're leaving behind the chaotic mess that is Mumbai and stepping right onto a sunny beach in Australia, with the crashing waves and salt-tinged air for company. The restaurant, which serves modern Australian cuisine, is the newest venture by Silver Beach Entertainment and Hospitality, which also runs Silver Beach Cafe, Nom Nom and Radio Bar.The continent down under has always captiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-find-out-if-mumbais-first-aussie-eatery-is-worth-a-visit/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2016 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-find-out-if-mumbais-first-aussie-eatery-is-worth-a-visit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: This workshop has all the lowdown on pie making]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pastry chef Namrata Pai at an earlier baking workshop&nbsp;There&rsquo;s something about a pie: that baked dish with a flaky pastry containing sweet and savoury fillings, which screams comfort food.A staple during Christmas and the holiday season in the West, pies are finding favour in the city too. Keeping that in mind, the kitchen cum dining space Magazine Street Kitchen is organising a workshop dedicated to just pies.<br />
Head pastry chef Namrata Pai will conduct the workshop, which will cover f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-workshop-has-all-the-lowdown-on-pie-making/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-workshop-has-all-the-lowdown-on-pie-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have a field day in Alibaug this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spend the first half of the day helping out on the farmONCE an alien concept, today, the term farm-to-fork is brandished by nearly every restaurant worth its salt, and for good reason. To learn what goes into the food placed before you, spend a day at the Alibaug farm where SoBo restaurant The Table grows its own produce. This includes a bit of gardening, picking your own ingredients, and helping the chefs whip you up a delicious lunch."This is the third year we&rsquo;re holding the farm worksh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/have-a-field-day-in-alibaug-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Dec 2016 01:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/have-a-field-day-in-alibaug-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Home chef introduces aromas from the Konkan at this pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bharlela Paplet (Stuffed Pomfret)&nbsp;Mumtaz Kazi&nbsp;FRAGRANT, spice-flecked biryani and melt-in-the-mouth kebabs &mdash; this is the general perception of what Muslim cuisine in India is all about. However, there&rsquo;s more to it than just these dishes. To explore one such &lsquo;forgotten&rsquo; cuisine, we must look towards the lush Konkan coast, home to the Konkani Muslims, whose food is a seamless blend of historic and local influences. Home cook Mumtaz Kazi (n&eacute;e Pawaskar) and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-home-chef-introduces-aromas-from-the-konkan-at-this-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2016 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-home-chef-introduces-aromas-from-the-konkan-at-this-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New Vile Parle restaurant offers a healthy high to diners]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mumbai Local. Pics/Datta KumbharBeing Vile Parle (e) residents for over two decades now, we&rsquo;ve often curbed our cravings for a bowlful of Caesar Salad and soup with a DIY toss-up at home or an odd trip to salad bars in Khar-Bandra due to the lack of healthy dining options in the neighbourhood. So, when we heard of Garde Manger, a health cafe that recently opened on a bustling stretch near the railway station, populated with tea, coffee, vada pav and farsan shops, we instantly decided to d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-vile-parle-restaurant-offers-a-healthy-high-to-diners/</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2016 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-vile-parle-restaurant-offers-a-healthy-high-to-diners/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Christmas comes early to Bandra at the American Express Bakery]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;<br />
The revamped exteriors; (inset) The refurbished bakery offers more room to move around. Pics/datta kumbhar&nbsp;<br />
A selection of breads&nbsp;OVER the last few days, if you&rsquo;ve strolled down Hill Road, you would have noticed a red wall painted with a gentleman in a baker&rsquo;s outfit, standing on a tiled floor, posing with goodies. That&rsquo;s the mascot of American Express Bakery beckoning you to step into the Bandra landmark&rsquo;s recently revamped avatar. &ldquo;The wall art go]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-christmas-comes-early-to-bandra-at-the-american-express-bakery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2016 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-christmas-comes-early-to-bandra-at-the-american-express-bakery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai home chef offers special weekend menus featuring world cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fish Thai CurryWeekend dining just got more interesting. Starting last week, home chef Madhumita Pyne aka Insomniac Cook, has introduced weekend special menus focusing on world cuisine."I like trying new recipes and cuisines. The idea is to offer people variety, so it doesn&rsquo;t get boring," says Pyne, who recently participated in a pork-themed pop-up.We sampled her first offering, the Thai special menu. The delivery was on time but messy. The curry from the Chicken Penang Curry ('700) had sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-home-chef-offers-special-weekend-menus-featuring-world-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2016 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-home-chef-offers-special-weekend-menus-featuring-world-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Bartender duo's whiskey-cheese cocktail enters records]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brijesh Vyas (right) and Prateeksh Mehra at work. Pic/Poonam BathijaWHAT happens when you put a cheese-maker and a mixologist in the same room and ask them to create something the world has never tasted before? That was precisely the brief given to two Mumbai boys &mdash; Prateeksh Mehra and Brijesh Vyas &mdash; when they entered the World&rsquo;s Most Experimental Bartender competition. A contest held by premium single malt manufacturer Glenfiddich, it&rsquo;s sui generis in the tipple territo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bartender-duos-whiskey-cheese-cocktail-enters-records/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2016 09:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bartender-duos-whiskey-cheese-cocktail-enters-records/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Kandivali restaurateur offers Solapur on your plate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shardul Yeole has trained his North Indian staff to prepare Maharashtrian delicacies at his eatery. Pics/Nimesh DaveFOR as long as he can remember, Shardul Yeole has had a weak spot for thalipeeth, but a fastidious one at that. The traditional Maharastrian multigrain flat bread, made with a blend of various grains powdered together, and spiked with onions and chillies, is known to be a powerhouse of nutrition. "I would order it at restaurants, but was never happy with the quality, which I felt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-kandivali-restaurateur-offers-solapur-on-your-plate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2016 05:23:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-kandivali-restaurateur-offers-solapur-on-your-plate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: 6 bizarre drinks from around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pic/YouTubeThere is a whole lot of weird ways to get your booze. You might click on your brain&rsquo;s pause button to think that these bizarre boozes actually exist. Your knowledge of 'desi daaru' being a bizarre drink will immediately change once you get to see the names of bizarre alcohols offered in different parts of the world.Colorado Bulldog: Mix any brand of vodka with coffee liquor to make this delectable Colorado Bulldog drink. However, beware of Colorado Bulldog&rsquo;s bite hidden b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-6-bizarre-drinks-from-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2016 04:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-6-bizarre-drinks-from-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Beer no bar at Lower Parel's Woodside Inn]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Pankil Shah, it&rsquo;s about enhancing the growing craft beer culture in the cityIf you are a beer connoisseur who fancies the idea of getting all your favourite brews in the city under one roof, then the newly opened Woodside Inn outlet at Lower Parel might have the answers. Even as the craft beer culture in the city continues to gain potency with micro-breweries mushrooming all over, this restro-pub, that&rsquo;s less than a month old, has introduced a twist to the tale.There are a total]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-beer-no-bar-at-lower-parels-woodside-inn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2016 03:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-beer-no-bar-at-lower-parels-woodside-inn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Some cheese in your whiskey?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brijesh Vyas (right) and Prateeksh Mehra at work. Pic/Poonam BathijaWHAT happens when you put a cheese-maker and a mixologist in the same room and ask them to create something the world has never tasted before? That was precisely the brief given to two Mumbai boys &mdash; Prateeksh Mehra and Brijesh Vyas &mdash; when they entered the World&rsquo;s Most Experimental Bartender competition. A contest held by premium single malt manufacturer Glenfiddich, it&rsquo;s sui generis in the tipple territo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-some-cheese-in-your-whiskey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2016 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-some-cheese-in-your-whiskey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 7 best places for sandwiches in the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Representational imageWhen in Mumbai, sandwich should be the quintessential part of your snack chart. People in Mumbai love making experimental vegetarian and non-vegetarian sandwiches. 'Bombay sandwich', typical to Mumbai, has satiated the hunger of innumerable folks residing in here. Boiled potatoes, onions, cucumbers, beetroots, tomatoes, cheese, mayonnaise and tomato ketchup are the basic ingredients of the 'Bombay sandwich'. Each sandwich vendor has his unique way of making it, but they en]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-7-best-places-for-sandwiches-in-the-city/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Dec 2016 02:32:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-7-best-places-for-sandwiches-in-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: First look at new modern American diner in Bandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Popped Corn"Let's begin with the carpets," Aastha Gupta tells us, pointing to a wave of warm orange on the floor. The co-owner is dressed in easy palazzos and a deep-blue-coloured buttoned top, which matches the walls. The blue, along with the fabric lamps and red American dinner sofas on the first floor would remind one of a New York loft, and it should, for It Happened In New York is Aastha and her husband Manashwi's ode to the Big Apple, right in the heart of Bandra.Chargrilled-Tenderloin/Bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-first-look-at-new-modern-american-diner-in-bandra/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2016 04:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-first-look-at-new-modern-american-diner-in-bandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai chef Thomas Zacharias gives expert tips on picking winter veggies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Winter is also the season for fresh greens and carrots. Pics/Poonam Bathija &amp; Thomas ZachariasCome winter and the markets are filled with beautiful, fresh produce. The sweet carrots found in this season brighten up your gajar ka halwa, and fresh mustard leaves make for a delicious sarson ka saag.<br />
Chef Thomas Zacharias holds a bundle of green garlic, yet another ingredient that makes its way into the Gujarati winter special, undhiyuWe accompanied chef Thomas Zacharias, executive chef at The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-chef-thomas-zacharias-gives-expert-tips-on-picking-winter-veggies/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Dec 2016 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-chef-thomas-zacharias-gives-expert-tips-on-picking-winter-veggies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common coffee brewing mistakes and means to avoid them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Coffee lovers, who always look out for the perfect cup of coffee, definitely love to brew those dark brown beans even at home. Unfortunately, coffee lovers and brewing experts mess up many times while brewing the beans at home. This can drastically change the taste of coffee and might not give the real pleasure of drinking the beverage.Avoid making these mistakes so that you can have a better cup of home brewed coffee from now on:<br />
1. Buying pre-ground beans,<br />
2. Storing the beans in a freezer or]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/common-coffee-brewing-mistakes-and-means-to-avoid-them/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2016 08:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/common-coffee-brewing-mistakes-and-means-to-avoid-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love all things wine? This weekend getaway is just for you!]]></title><description><![CDATA[GrapesWine at a farm watching the sun set, wine paired with traditional food, wine by the lakeside, wine tastings: if you love all things wine, this weekend getaway couldn&rsquo;t get more indulgent.&nbsp;Magic Cellars, a company that curates wine experiences, is organising its first wine trail this month in Nashik. Bonus: you get to travel with someone who can teach you more about wines. &ldquo;Most people visit a lot of wineries, drink wine and that&rsquo;s it. We want to take them to smaller]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/love-all-things-wine-this-weekend-getaway-is-just-for-you/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2016 05:45:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/love-all-things-wine-this-weekend-getaway-is-just-for-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: A masterclass on Israel's diverse cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skhug YarokYou may be familiar with sriracha and Tabasco but have you tried skhug, a Middle Eastern hot sauce popular at falafel and shawarma stands in Israel? &ldquo;People think that in Israel, we eat Kosher food without pork, meat or dairy products. That&rsquo;s a misconception. Israelis love spicy fare. There are at least 10 super-hot Israeli sauces that we add to almost every dish,&rdquo; says popular Israeli chef Gil Hovav, who comes to town next week to host a masterclass on the best Isr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-masterclass-on-israels-diverse-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2016 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-masterclass-on-israels-diverse-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: 3 city chefs share secrets to the perfect Christmas bakes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pastry chef Jahan bloch at work<br />
Gingerbread Cookies &nbsp;Pic/ POONAM BHATIJAReinventing the gingerbread &nbsp;<br />
JAHAN Bloch, pastry chef at food company, 425 Omakase, has already begun her Christmas baking experiments &mdash; she&rsquo;s tried making panettone (sweet bread) and plans on baking Stollen (fruit bread), Christmas star cinnamon bread, cappuccino snicker doodles and Christmas cake.Last year, she experimented with gingerbread, replacing the traditional houses with doughnuts. Gingerbre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-3-city-chefs-share-secrets-to-the-perfect-christmas-bakes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Dec 2016 03:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-3-city-chefs-share-secrets-to-the-perfect-christmas-bakes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: SoBo's new bistro offers quick-fix dining options]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baked Macaroni and Cheese. Pics/Sneha Kharabe<br />
Once upon a time, in Kala Ghoda's inner lanes, there was a metal workshop. Today, that space has transformed into a casual dining restaurant where the only metal that can be seen is in the furniture and racks displaying pretty clothes.<br />
Seafood Paella. Pics/Sneha KharabeThis is AKA Bistro, the second outlet of the AKA brand started by the same owners behind the fine dine, AKA Worli. However, the soon-to-open bistro only shares a name with the Worli o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sobos-new-bistro-offers-quick-fix-dining-options/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2016 04:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sobos-new-bistro-offers-quick-fix-dining-options/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Pop-up to celebrate diverse Bhagnari community cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pulav E azmTHE Bhagnari community finds its roots in the villages of Bhag and Nari in Southern Balochistan. This weekend, attend a pop-up by chef Priya Jham, who runs a catering company and teaches Bhagnari and Mughlai cuisines.<br />
Gulab Shahi TukdaHer recipes have been passed down through generations. These include Mutton Chops (double chops of ribs cooked slowly over low flame for over three hours and finally pan-fried), Stuffed Aloo Tikki, Beh Ki Sabzi (lotus stems cooked in clay pot), Sajji Ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-pop-up-to-celebrate-diverse-bhagnari-community-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2016 04:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-pop-up-to-celebrate-diverse-bhagnari-community-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Savour delicious Punjabi eats at Sion-Koliwada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rawas Koliwada at Hazara Restaurant and BarPunjabi cuisine and its many interpretations may have made their way around the globe, but did you know that closer home, in a little pocket of Sion-Koliwada, sits a settlement that serves up some of the community&rsquo;s most delicious eats?<br />
Chhole Puri at Chawla&rsquo;sTo discover these eateries and their myriad offerings, attend a food walk through GTB Nagar with Wandering Foodie, a group that aims to promote regional Indian cuisine through weekend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-delicious-punjabi-eats-at-sion-koliwada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2016 03:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-delicious-punjabi-eats-at-sion-koliwada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Fancy eating a small hot dog?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chota DogsLove hot dogs? Now, you get to bite into a mini version of it at the upcoming Desi Deli outlet in Andheri. The caf&eacute;, scheduled to open this week, will feature a curated alcohol selection and a new food menu.<br />
Tuna Crisp&ldquo;The one feedback we received from our customers at Bandra was that our hot dogs and burgers would work really well with a chilled beer or glass of wine. So, we thought of opening a space that gives people the Desi Deli food experience but with good drinks,&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fancy-eating-a-small-hot-dog/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2016 03:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fancy-eating-a-small-hot-dog/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Rainbow banh-mi, anyone?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Co-founder Biki Gurung uses rainbow-coloured buns to make their banh-miIf you live or work in Powai, here&rsquo;s something to look forward to. Olive Achaar, a quirky delivery kitchen, is set to open near IIT by the second week of December. It is the brainchild of foodpreneurs Swapnil Tawde (27), Saurabh Mane (27) and Biki Gurung (27). The outpost offers a fusion of world cuisine and delivery will be within a four-kilometre radius, to neighbourhoods in Powai, Vikhroli and Kanjurmarg.&ldquo;Init]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-rainbow-banh-mi-anyone/</link><pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2016 03:12:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-rainbow-banh-mi-anyone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog meat, rotten potatoes! 5 bizarre Indian food items that you didn't know exist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dog meat: Although considered taboo in India, the Tibeto-Burmese speaking tribal communities in the Northeast Indian border state of Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur consider dog meat a delicacy and consume dishes made out of it.Black rice: Known as 'Magic Rice' due to its tendency to change colour from black to purple when cooked, it grows natually in India and China. It's a staple food in Manipur and is eaten with coconut milk. Black rice is called Chakhao angouba in Manipur, which means 'delicio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/dog-meat-rotten-potatoes-5-bizarre-indian-food-items-that-you-didnt-know-exist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2016 08:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/dog-meat-rotten-potatoes-5-bizarre-indian-food-items-that-you-didnt-know-exist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Indulge in a seafood luncheon at a Koli household in Versova]]></title><description><![CDATA[The menu features delectable seafood dishesDiveI into a meal that gives you a peek into the cuisine of the Koli community, the original inhabitants of Mumbai. Organised by Facebook group Foodies In Bombay/Mumbai in association with home dining platform Authenticook, the meal will be hosted by the Tapke family from Versova Koliwada.<br />
The ladies of the Tapke household will host the mealSeafood takes centre stage at the table, and you can expect dishes such as Ribbon Fish Soup, Squid Kheema, Surmai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-a-seafood-luncheon-at-a-koli-household-in-versova/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2016 04:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-a-seafood-luncheon-at-a-koli-household-in-versova/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Is the new Mani's outlet in Chembur worth a visit? Find out]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rasam VadaEighty-year-old Mani&rsquo;s Lunch Home shut its Matunga outlet earlier this year, only to move to a larger space (about 1,000 sq ft) in Chembur. The new space is upgraded in every way, from the prices to the interiors. However, the food retains the same familiar flavours.<br />
Veg ThaliWait, please<br />
At Chembur, the snaking queues and half-hour wait time are indications that Mani&rsquo;s is slowly reaching the level of popularity it enjoyed in Matunga. We arrived late on a weeknight to find]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-is-the-new-manis-outlet-in-chembur-worth-a-visit-find-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2016 04:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-is-the-new-manis-outlet-in-chembur-worth-a-visit-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Party plans? Here's an edgy chakna fix]]></title><description><![CDATA[While scouting through a neighbourhood departmental store for daily supplies, we came across a cool eat that would make for a perfect party snack. Offered by Colonel &amp; Co, these are packaged nachos with a tangy-spicy salsa dip.&nbsp;We liked the non-messy tear-and-eat packaging of a box with two sections &mdash; one containing round, tazo-like tortilla chips and another for the salsa (which comes sealed with plastic film to avoid spillage).We picked two varieties &mdash; Peri Peri and Olive]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/party-plans-heres-an-edgy-chakna-fix/</link><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2016 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/party-plans-heres-an-edgy-chakna-fix/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Yummy! Mumbai chefs experiment with exotic wedding dishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dolsot Bibimbap counterIt is not just at signature restaurants where chefs like to experiment. Weddings, which otherwise seem like a space where most would go by the book, have been witness to a fair amount of toggling around with ideas as well.<br />
The Korean rice bowlDesigning a wedding spread is one of the trickiest aspects of a chef&rsquo;s job, as clients tend to be way more demanding. The chefs&rsquo; mastery in exotic flavours and techniques find expression in the spreads they offer. Ideatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/yummy-mumbai-chefs-experiment-with-exotic-wedding-dishes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2016 07:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/yummy-mumbai-chefs-experiment-with-exotic-wedding-dishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food joint: Khichdi Khichri focuses on flavours of comfort dish]]></title><description><![CDATA[The assortment of khichdis come in quaint clay pots, with pickle on the side, thereby adding to the nostalgia&nbsp;It takes a lot of pluck and a fair bit of ingenuity to launch a food business that serves only home grown comfort food. Particularly the kind you would crave after a hard day&rsquo;s work, away from your mum. But, a fledgeling food delivery service in Kolkata is doing just that &mdash; packaging food that is all nostalgia, all soul and very, very familiar. Which is perhaps why a lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-joint-khichdi-khichri-focuses-on-flavours-of-comfort-dish/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2016 05:55:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-joint-khichdi-khichri-focuses-on-flavours-of-comfort-dish/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: 7 best Malvani cuisine restaurants in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crab MasalaMumbai is a bagful of choice when it comes to seafood. Thanks to the city&rsquo;s multi-ethnic population and the Arabian Sea. Restaurants in Mumbai do an excellent job in promoting the best coastal cuisine brought from the corners of Bengal to Malvan. Mumbai&rsquo;s proximity to Goa, Alibaug and other coastal towns along the Konkan coast also contributed to the rise of Malvani fare in the city. Malvani food is symbolized by its exquisite seafood dishes. The best way to appreciate th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-7-best-malvani-cuisine-restaurants-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2016 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-7-best-malvani-cuisine-restaurants-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cake Day: Here's a handy guide on how to bake up a storm!]]></title><description><![CDATA[This was an engagement cake for a bride who loves the sea. The three tiers are each a different flavour &mdash; Nutella Hazelnut Crunch Cake, Salted Caramel Toffee Cake, and Coconut Cream Cake. Pic courtesy/Heena&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;PunwaniThe&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;first cakes are believed to have been created in Egypt and Greece, and started out as honey-sweetened discs of bread. Today, cake is eaten all over the world, in a myriad of forms. The United States of America e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/cake-day-heres-a-handy-guide-on-how-to-bake-up-a-storm/</link><pubDate>Sat, 26 Nov 2016 06:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/cake-day-heres-a-handy-guide-on-how-to-bake-up-a-storm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: The humble bao gets interesting with these offbeat fillings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beef Bulgogi Bao<br />
Imagine succulent, thinly-sliced pan-grilled steak stuffed inside a fluffy steamed bao. &ldquo;Beef Bulgogi is a dish by itself but here, we&rsquo;ve combined two cuisines &mdash; the Chinese Bao and this Korean beef preparation &mdash; to offer guests a delicious fusion,&rdquo; says Brian Lopes, head chef, 145. This tender beef is mixed with soya and chilli sauce, giving it a delicious caramelised coating.<br />
At: MG Road, Kala Ghoda.Call: 40396632<br />
Cost: Rs 230Ghee Roast Mutton Bao]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-humble-bao-gets-interesting-with-these-offbeat-fillings/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2016 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-humble-bao-gets-interesting-with-these-offbeat-fillings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Learn the secrets behind popular dips and sauces at a fun workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hummus with PitaIf your idea of a perfect snack includes dunking a cracker or breadstick into a delish dip, here&rsquo;s some good news for you. Meg&rsquo;s Kitchen is organising a sauce and dip making workshop, featuring 20 dips from Mexico, the Caribbean, Lebanon and other Middle Eastern and European regions. This will be followed by a tasting and pairing session of dips and their accompaniments.It&rsquo;s the easiest and healthiest way to add that extra zing to your lovely starters, chips/cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-the-secrets-behind-popular-dips-and-sauces-at-a-fun-workshop/</link><pubDate>Fri, 25 Nov 2016 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-the-secrets-behind-popular-dips-and-sauces-at-a-fun-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Sample authentic flavours from Varanasi at this pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arbi ka Tuk or colocasia root tempered with spices and deep friedThe&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;ancient city of Varanasi can be described in many ways: by its chiselled ghats, its sculpted temples, its motley crew of residents, its narrow winding lanes, and its movement and colour. Yet another element it can be defined by is its food, which is what Bandra-based home cook Veera Dikshit hopes to bring to the forefront at a pop-up meal with Authenticook this weekend.<br />
Bainguni or batter-fried]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-authentic-flavours-from-varanasi-at-this-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Thu, 24 Nov 2016 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-authentic-flavours-from-varanasi-at-this-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Sattvic cooking workshop in Palghar tutors guests in clean eating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Govardhan Eco Village in PalgharYou are what you eat: this belief is what forms the basis of a five-day workshop that will present a scientific analysis of the types of food and their effects on the body and mind. The workshop will feature live cooking sessions (sans onion, garlic, mushrooms or meat), hands-on training and an individual diet plan. They will be conducted by chefs Shyam Pyare Prabhu and Radha Vallabh Prabhu, both of whom have over 10,000 hours of Sattvic cooking experience.<br />
Uttap]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-sattvic-cooking-workshop-in-palghar-tutors-guests-in-clean-eating/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2016 04:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-sattvic-cooking-workshop-in-palghar-tutors-guests-in-clean-eating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Indulge in an Adivasi luncheon at Goregaon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Varun Inamdar with the tribal cooks at Aarey ColonyA few months back, chef Varun Inamdar discovered the WWH Tribal Sit Down Lunch at Aarey Colony by accident. &ldquo;I was returning from an event in the area and was famished, so I started looking up places to eat. This was one of the options I found online. I called them and asked if I could stop by, even though it was past lunch time. When I landed there at 2.30 pm, I found that all the other diners were waiting for me. We were taken to someon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-an-adivasi-luncheon-at-goregaon/</link><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2016 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-an-adivasi-luncheon-at-goregaon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Indulge in a soul-warming Bohri feast at this lunch concept in Colaba]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lasan BeduAs we get a teaser of Mumbai's most awaited season, The Bohri Kitchen is all set to tease the taste buds with flavours to match it.The lunch concept that seats about 15 people in a Bohri home in Colaba, will serve starters like the Lasan Bedu, green lasan kheema with bajra roti, a winter favourite amongst Bohri households featuring eggs, sunny side up, garnished with pepper. Smoked Mutton Kheema Samosas, patti samosas stuffed with smoked lamb meat, spring onions and coriander, is the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-a-soul-warming-bohri-feast-at-this-lunch-concept-in-colaba/</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Nov 2016 03:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-a-soul-warming-bohri-feast-at-this-lunch-concept-in-colaba/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: This pop-up features delicacies from Kerala's Malabar region]]></title><description><![CDATA[Slow-cooked Mackerel, Salt-baked Taro&ldquo;I remember visiting my uncle&rsquo;s house in Ooty as a young boy, and plucking plums in his garden. I also recall my aunt preparing a delicious slow-cooked mackerel,&rdquo; says Bandra-based chef Sandeep Sreedharan. This memory, along with many others, will find its way into a pop-up meal he will be hosting this weekend as part of his culinary venture Esca Brahma, which is turning one.<br />
Seared Salmon, Pulimulagu, Tapioca Charcoal, Podi, NasturtiumSree]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-pop-up-features-delicacies-from-keralas-malabar-region/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 04:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-pop-up-features-delicacies-from-keralas-malabar-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Sample granola bars with quirky flavours and offbeat packaging]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chocolate Almond and Sea Salt barWhile we often look the other way when we spot granola bars, this one enticed us with its cute packaging of an almond and a chocolate bar rowing a boat. Stacked on the shelves at Bombay Salad Co., the granola bars and jars are offerings by The Nuttyway, a venture started by fashion designer-cum-chef Minali Gaba last year. We spotted Mocha Hazelnut, Chocolate Peanut Butter and gluten-free Cinnamon Raisin bars along with Berry Blast Granola Jars.<br />
The cute illustra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-granola-bars-with-quirky-flavours-and-offbeat-packaging/</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Nov 2016 03:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sample-granola-bars-with-quirky-flavours-and-offbeat-packaging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Vegetarian dishes to try at signature vegetarian eateries]]></title><description><![CDATA[While a large part of the island city&rsquo;s culinary landscape is earmarked by its coastal, Mughlai, Iranian and other meaty offerings, the greens connoisseurs needn&rsquo;t be disappointed. This time our food trail led us to some stellar vegetarian fare that signature non-vegetarian eateries in the city have been dishing out for years. Some conventional, some experimental, but most so good, that they could even appeal to dedicated meat eaters. Here&rsquo;s the long of it:Veg StroganoffPiccadi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-vegetarian-dishes-to-try-at-signature-vegetarian-eateries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2016 06:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-vegetarian-dishes-to-try-at-signature-vegetarian-eateries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Vegetarian dishes to try at signature non- vegetarian eateries]]></title><description><![CDATA[While a large part of the island city&rsquo;s culinary landscape is earmarked by its coastal, Mughlai, Iranian and other meaty offerings, the greens connoisseurs needn&rsquo;t be disappointed. This time our food trail led us to some stellar vegetarian fare that signature non-vegetarian eateries in the city have been dishing out for years. Some conventional, some experimental, but most so good, that they could even appeal to dedicated meat eaters. Here&rsquo;s the long of it:Veg StroganoffPiccadi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-vegetarian-dishes-to-try-at-signature-non-vegetarian-eateries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2016 06:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-vegetarian-dishes-to-try-at-signature-non-vegetarian-eateries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Curiously named drinks at Permit Room in Edinburgh that are worth trying]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first floor of Dishoom&rsquo;s new Edinburgh space is inspired by Mumbai&rsquo;s historical reading rooms and libraries. The green windows draw from the architecture of the David Sassoon Library in Kala Ghoda. Pics/DishoomIf you are in Edinburgh next month, try the curiously named drinks at Permit Room, the basement bar housed in Dishoom&rsquo;s latest branch. The Horniman&rsquo;s Old Fashioned, for instance, is made of smoked oak barrel rum, pineapple syrup and bitters and we are warned th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/curiously-named-drinks-at-permit-room-in-edinburgh-that-are-worth-trying/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 19:20:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/curiously-named-drinks-at-permit-room-in-edinburgh-that-are-worth-trying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: 5 barbeque chefs on how to host BBQ party at home]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chicken breast sizzles on Mulchandani's&nbsp;charcoal barbeque grill. Pic/Poonam BathijaB for Barbeque<br />
grilling vs smoking: &Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;They are different cooking methods. While smoking involves slow-cooking meats over low temperatures, grilling involves fast cooking at higher temperatures, always above 175 &deg;C. Also, grilling is done directly over a heat source, while smoking happens away from it.Hira Mulchandani often hosts barbeques on his terrace in Bandra. Pic/Poonam Bath]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-barbeque-chefs-on-how-to-host-bbq-party-at-home/</link><pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2016 04:08:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-barbeque-chefs-on-how-to-host-bbq-party-at-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 7 gluten-free dishes you can indulge in at city restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinoa Pancake<br />
Who says pancakes can&rsquo;t be free of gluten? Try this quinoa version, which comes with sweet potato cream, pumpkin and chickpeas.At:&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;Bastian, B/1, New Kamal Building, Linking Road, Bandra (W)<br />
Call: 26420145<br />
Cost: Rs 500 plus taxesCoffee and Almond Fudge Cake<br />
This rich flourless fudge cake has coffee and almond powder and is served with poached apricot and vanilla ice cream. The perfect end to a meal.At:&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;The Sassy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-7-gluten-free-dishes-you-can-indulge-in-at-city-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2016 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-7-gluten-free-dishes-you-can-indulge-in-at-city-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh's toast to Parsi theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Lamb Raan BunAfter serving Kheema Pau, Chicken Berry Britannia and Eggs Kejriwal across four outposts in London, Dishoom is ready to move to the Scottish capital, Edinburgh. Themed on Mumbai and its much-loved Irani caf&eacute;s , the eatery chain was launched by Shamil and Kavi Thakrar &mdash; who call themselves head babus (bureaucrats) &mdash; in 2010, first cropping up at Covent Garden and later, at Shoreditch, King&rsquo;s Cross and Carnaby. &ldquo;When we opened, there weren&rsquo;t many]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/edinburghs-toast-to-parsi-theatre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2016 06:03:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/edinburghs-toast-to-parsi-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Gorge on delicious sweet treats at the Dessert Garden Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[This weekend, step into Candyland, filled with life-size cupcakes, donuts, lollipops and marshmallows, while you can gorge on their miniature, edible versions.<br />
Nikita HarisinghaniThe fifth edition of the Dessert Garden festival will see 70 stalls selling a variety of sweets and desserts, and a few savouries. &ldquo;We found that most bakers do not operate from stores in the city and don&rsquo;t have the needed backing to display their talent. I had the idea to feature these people, especially si]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-gorge-on-delicious-sweet-treats-at-the-dessert-garden-festival/</link><pubDate>Thu, 17 Nov 2016 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-gorge-on-delicious-sweet-treats-at-the-dessert-garden-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 6 best places for cutting chai in the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chai on a winter morning does wonders. A sip of the milk, sugar and tea leaves blended hot liquid brightens up the mood and refresh the hell out of us. It makes a good start to the day too. No matter whichever season it is, tea lovers just hunt for a cup of tea wherever they go. They love to sit over a cup and start their long due conversations with friends and acquaintances. Mumbai has a strong bond with tea. It is the only city where the word &lsquo;cutting&rsquo; is added before &lsquo;chai&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-best-places-for-cutting-chai-in-the-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2016 10:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-6-best-places-for-cutting-chai-in-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Eat like a Nizam; enjoy a six-course Hyderabadi wedding feast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyderabadi Dum Biryani (Chicken). Pics courtesy/The Deccan Dining RoomBack in the &rsquo;60s and &rsquo;70s, 52-year-old Seema Mitra would spend much of her time in the kitchen at her home in Hyderabad, keenly observing an elderly cook, Mohammed Husain, whip up kebabs. &ldquo;We would call specialised cooks to prepare meals at home. One was hired only to cook biryani,&rdquo; says Mitra, who migrated to Mumbai three decades back.<br />
Khubani&acirc;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#136;Ka MeethaThi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-eat-like-a-nizam-enjoy-a-six-course-hyderabadi-wedding-feast/</link><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2016 07:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-eat-like-a-nizam-enjoy-a-six-course-hyderabadi-wedding-feast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: A home cook combines his love for travel and food to host his debut pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cous Cous and Prawns SaladOver the last two years, Bandra resident Yatin Khanwalkar&rsquo;s kitchen has been wafting with scents and flavours from different parts of the world, whether it is Okra Gumbo, a dish from New Orleans or a Chorizo and Potato stew that&rsquo;s a staple in Spain. The reason: The 41-year-old marketing executive, who moonlights as a home cook, has been experimenting with dishes he has tried during his sojourns across the world in the past decade. These include Singapore, Vi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-home-cook-combines-his-love-for-travel-and-food-to-host-his-debut-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2016 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-home-cook-combines-his-love-for-travel-and-food-to-host-his-debut-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Beer or a gola? Indulge in Craft beer popsicles]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like your chilled glass of beer? Now, thanks to these delicious craft beer popsicles, you can eat it too.Available at The White Owl, the popsicles are made out of the brewpub&rsquo;s Ace beer &mdash; a French Apple Cider with mild apple champagne flavours.The cider is mixed with sugar syrup and frozen; it is then served on a bed of butter cookie crumble, which lends it a savoury, textured crunch. This beer on a stick wins our vote.At:&nbsp;One Indiabulls, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel<br />
Cost:&n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-beer-or-a-gola-indulge-in-craft-beer-popsicles/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2016 03:48:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-beer-or-a-gola-indulge-in-craft-beer-popsicles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Diabetes Day: Sugar-free desserts for our diabetic friends]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Surprisingly, more than 20% of Indians contribute to the country&rsquo;s diabetic population. Also, unhealthy lifestyle, irregular desktop diet and consumption of unsaturated fatty food are pushing the younger generation towards the risk of developing diabetes.As we observe 14th November as World Diabetes Day, we thought of preparing a list of sugar-free dessert which out diabetic friends can eat without a second thought. These desserts contain simple readily available ingredients and can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-diabetes-day-sugar-free-desserts-for-our-diabetic-friends/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 10:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-diabetes-day-sugar-free-desserts-for-our-diabetic-friends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: This Bandra dessert bar has yummy sugary treats to die for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chocolate-dipped French biscuits. Pics/Snigdha HasanIt is difficult for a tiny dessert bar in bustling Bandra to make its mark, especially when it shares space with a Chinese eatery whose food hogs the limelight already. Unless, of course, it is exceptional or showered with such love that within a year and a half, it takes the bold step of being on its own. This time, in an even swankier spot in Bandra. That&rsquo;s the story of Daniel Patissier, whose standalone takeaway opened at Pali Naka la]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-bandra-dessert-bar-has-yummy-sugary-treats-to-die-for/</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2016 03:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-bandra-dessert-bar-has-yummy-sugary-treats-to-die-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Popular Kolkata ice-cream brand to debut   in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[As many as 17 ingredients go into making a paan flavoured icecreamIn 1985, when Anuvrat Pabrai started a small ice cream shop at Kolkata&rsquo;s Russel Street, it was to help wife, Tulika, gainfully utilise her time. &ldquo;My brother-in-law owned a small 350 sq feet space from where we began to operate. Initially, we bought and sold ice cream from Vadilal and Kwality,&rdquo; says Pabrai, who went on to invest in a factory in 1986, making Tulika&rsquo;s Ice Cream, now one of Kokata&rsquo;s best]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-popular-kolkata-ice-cream-brand-to-debut-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2016 05:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-popular-kolkata-ice-cream-brand-to-debut-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food bloggers: Love them, hate them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you picked where you are dining out tonight? Was it based on an Instagram post or a Tweet from an 'influencer' aka food blogger? You might want to take out 6.18 minutes and watch Sweet Karela, a video uploaded recently by Simrranjit Ghuraa, aka The Hunger Blogger.With over 64,000 views, the video is a direct attack on what many in the industry see as the menace of food blogging. The video, shot in September, featuring chef Anand Morani of Brewbot and Chef Owner Rakesh Talwar of Spare Kitche]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-bloggers-love-them-hate-them/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2016 03:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-bloggers-love-them-hate-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: A private dinner with complete strangers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Blueberry cheese with microgreensAccording to a State Transport Ministry report, Mumbai has 8.6 lakh private cars and 1.64 lakh public vehicles. As we make our way to &lsquo;The Love Fools Dinner Lab,&rsquo; all of these, it seems, have been squeezed into Bandra&rsquo;s narrow lanes. Thus, what seems like a gentle WhatsApp reminder from the chef when we&rsquo;re cruising down the Worli-Bandra sea link &mdash; &ldquo;We will start the first course at 8.30 sharp,&rdquo; &mdash; becomes a deadline]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-private-dinner-with-complete-strangers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 13 Nov 2016 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-private-dinner-with-complete-strangers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Breweries in Mumbai perfect for a glass of craft beer]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Yes Mumbai remains awake at midnight too! The pubs and breweries become lively and that sip of freshly crafted beer seems like heaven after a day&rsquo;s toil. You all might still remember your first taste of beer. Was it the obvious Kingfisher or Tuborg? Gone are those days of Kingfisher, Tuborg and Heiniken. Traditional onsite brewing, which existed in Europe since ages, is now common in India. There are many who are looking for breweries in Mumbai that offer the finest craft beers in th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-breweries-in-mumbai-perfect-for-a-glass-of-craft-beer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2016 08:40:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-breweries-in-mumbai-perfect-for-a-glass-of-craft-beer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: New York chef Floyd Cardoz to host a two-day brunch pop-up in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brunch spread. Pics Courtesy/Heena PunwaniIt has been over three months since homegrown chef Floyd Cardoz returned to New York &mdash; the city that made him a star with the accolade-winning modern Indian restaurant Tabla (1998-2011) &mdash; to launch Paowalla, christened after the modest bread sellers, who would deliver pao (Portuguese: loaf) at the chef&rsquo;s Goa home twice a day. Located in the heart of SoHo in Manhattan, the restaurant celebrates Indian flavours and its breads, somethi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-new-york-chef-floyd-cardoz-to-host-a-two-day-brunch-pop-up-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2016 03:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-new-york-chef-floyd-cardoz-to-host-a-two-day-brunch-pop-up-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: No change in Mani's menu, but you got to pay more]]></title><description><![CDATA[An artist paints a mural at the eatery. The outpost sports new decor, but the core philosophy stays the same. Pic/Satej ShindeMissed taking a bite of Mani&rsquo;s crisp dosa adai served with a dollop of white butter? The eatery may have shifted address, but the menu remains the same.Every day (except Mondays, when it is closed for business), the 62-seater eatery, with family and non-family sections, will serve a breakfast of idli, medu vada, dosa, kela bajji, Mysore bonda, sheera and upma. While]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-no-change-in-manis-menu-but-you-got-to-pay-more/</link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2016 02:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-no-change-in-manis-menu-but-you-got-to-pay-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Mumbai home cook's takeway service offers mouth-watering pies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caramelised Onion and Brie PiesMother knows best, they say. And, in this instance, we can vouch for it. Home cook Zarine Davar, who launched her takeaway service Mama Z&rsquo;s less than two months ago, managed to win us over with just one word &mdash; pie.<br />
(Front) Chocolate and Caramel Pie; and Banoffee Pie. Pics/Shraddha UchilAlthough Davar, a Cuffe Parade resident, has been taking party orders for a long time, she wasn&rsquo;t open to launching a commercial venture, and only did so at the be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/south-mumbai-home-cooks-takeway-service-offers-mouth-watering-pies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2016 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/south-mumbai-home-cooks-takeway-service-offers-mouth-watering-pies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South Mumbai home cook's takeaway service offers mouth-watering pies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Caramelised Onion and Brie PiesMother knows best, they say. And, in this instance, we can vouch for it. Home cook Zarine Davar, who launched her takeaway service Mama Z&rsquo;s less than two months ago, managed to win us over with just one word &mdash; pie.<br />
(Front) Chocolate and Caramel Pie; and Banoffee Pie. Pics/Shraddha UchilAlthough Davar, a Cuffe Parade resident, has been taking party orders for a long time, she wasn&rsquo;t open to launching a commercial venture, and only did so at the be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/south-mumbai-home-cooks-takeaway-service-offers-mouth-watering-pies/</link><pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2016 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/south-mumbai-home-cooks-takeaway-service-offers-mouth-watering-pies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Indulge in solkadi cocktails, Kundapur chicken wings at this Bandra gastropub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kuttari SaladSoulful coconut curries, crunchy kadipatta (curry leaves), tangy tamarind chutneys&hellip; is what comes to mind when you think coastal food. Monkey Bar in Bandra has taken these ingredients and dishes and created a culinary tour of the southern coast, touching base at Udupi, Kundapur, Mangalore and Kerala. &ldquo;It is a vibrant cuisine, which is now getting represented in mainstream dining. We&rsquo;ve stayed true to the original flavours but added a playful pub twist to it,&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-solkadi-cocktails-kundapur-chicken-wings-at-this-bandra-gastropub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2016 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-solkadi-cocktails-kundapur-chicken-wings-at-this-bandra-gastropub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Indulge in solkadi cocktails, at this Bandra gastropub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kuttari SaladSoulful coconut curries, crunchy kadipatta (curry leaves), tangy tamarind chutneys&hellip; is what comes to mind when you think coastal food. Monkey Bar in Bandra has taken these ingredients and dishes and created a culinary tour of the southern coast, touching base at Udupi, Kundapur, Mangalore and Kerala. &ldquo;It is a vibrant cuisine, which is now getting represented in mainstream dining. We&rsquo;ve stayed true to the original flavours but added a playful pub twist to it,&rdqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-solkadi-cocktails-at-this-bandra-gastropub/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2016 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-solkadi-cocktails-at-this-bandra-gastropub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Goan eatery Thalassa now in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mariketty Grana, owner and head chef&nbsp;If you have always mourned the lack of decent saganaki and gyros in the city, you&rsquo;re likely not alone. But, now you can rejoice because Thalassa, the wildly popular Goan seaside haunt, is finally here.Located off Carter Road in Khar (W), the space will transport you straight to Greece with its white and turquoise d&eacute;cor, terrazzo flooring, rustic wooden furniture and traditional music.&ldquo;I am looking forward to bringing Thalassa to Mumba]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-goan-eatery-thalassa-now-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2016 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-goan-eatery-thalassa-now-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Why the menu at this Saki Naka Asian eatery is a hit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fried Spicy Tuna Sushi. Pics/Sameer MarkandeStripped of iconic Chinese sculptures and bright golden lighting, Asia Kitchen and Bar, a new restaurant that replaces 22-year-old Mainland China at Saki Naka, offered a grungy welcome, with dim lights casting shadows on brick-and-mortar walls encased with antique bells and etched with Chinese lettering.However, we knew it wasn't yet-another-Asian-eatery-in-the-city when we spotted a fried version of sushi on the menu and the fail-safe folk of Hoppipo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-the-menu-at-this-saki-naka-asian-eatery-is-a-hit/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2016 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-the-menu-at-this-saki-naka-asian-eatery-is-a-hit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Experts on the amazing health benefits of chillies]]></title><description><![CDATA[As America awaits the verdict on who their next President will be, we've got an interesting anecdote on what probably played a key role in Hillary Clinton's arduous presidential campaign trail. Believe it or not, it's hot sauce.The US Democratic presidential candidate recently revealed in an interview that one thing she carries with her everywhere is a Texan brand of sriracha hot sauce made with fiery chilli peppers, vinegar, garlic, sugar and salt. According to the 69-year-old, eating hot sauce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/experts-on-the-amazing-health-benefits-of-chillies/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2016 03:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/experts-on-the-amazing-health-benefits-of-chillies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: A pop-up for pork lovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Candied Bacon Ice CreamHere's a pop-up every pork-loving individual needs to be a part of. On Sunday, four city-based home cooks &mdash; Madhumita Pyne, Gitika Saikia, Rhea Mitra-Dalal and Subhasree Basu &mdash; will be presenting a varied menu showcasing traditional and funky pork dishes from India and around the world.Saikia of Gitika's PakGhor is known for promoting Northeastern cuisine through hosting meals at home and elsewhere. She shares with us how the idea to host this 'porkstravaganza]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-pop-up-for-pork-lovers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2016 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-pop-up-for-pork-lovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Savour authentic Parsi delicacies at this Navi Mumbai eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mutton Berry PulaoThough Navi Mumbai boasts diverse dining options, ranging from fine-dine restaurants to value-for-money establishments with regional and international fare, a restaurant serving authentic Parsi fare has eluded the satellite city.<br />
Raspberry Soda served in bulb-shaped containersSo, it was a delightful surprise when we heard that the menu at Zazie Bistro and Grill includes Parsi cuisine.Zazie opened its doors recently at Satra Plaza in Vashi, one of Navi Mumbai&rsquo;s biggest fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-savour-authentic-parsi-delicacies-at-this-navi-mumbai-eatery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2016 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-savour-authentic-parsi-delicacies-at-this-navi-mumbai-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Get a taste of cuisine from Balochistan]]></title><description><![CDATA[Priya Jham was all of 10 when she first tried her hand at preparing the atte ka sheera her mother taught her. &ldquo;Back then there was no concept of fusion and fancy cuisine. So, the only type of cooking that my mother knew was the traditional Bhagnari, that she picked up while growing up in Karachi,&rdquo; says Jham, whose parents migrated to Mumbai in 1947, after the Partition. &ldquo;There would be days when she would head to the market, and I would sneak into the kitchen and start my exper]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-get-a-taste-of-cuisine-from-balochistan/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2016 07:22:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-get-a-taste-of-cuisine-from-balochistan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Marathi fine dining dream]]></title><description><![CDATA[Makarand Bhave in a still from the &lsquo;docu&rsquo;Imagine a plate of pristine white, well rounded, ukdiche modaks lined up neatly, on a narrow rectangular plate, being brought to you, in the hands of a uniformed staff member at a well-heeled fine-diner. If you are having trouble visualising this, take a look at the trailer of Shank&rsquo;s, a film directed by Ashay Dileep Javadekar, that has garnered over 2,00,000 views in less than two weeks of hitting the Internet. The story of Shank&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-marathi-fine-dining-dream/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2016 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-marathi-fine-dining-dream/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Ever popped a masala plum after a meal?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Masala cranberries&nbsp;Most of us remember making a beeline to the thela (cart) outside school that would sell imli (tamarind), aamla (Indian gooseberry) green karonda (Carissa carandas), starfruit, bor (berries) and other sour treats. So, last week when Goosebumps Pickles delivered translucent bottles in a cracker four-layer packing, filled with chunks of fruits spiked with masala, these memories came flooding back.The new after-meal products launched by Goosebumps Pickles, a family business]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-ever-popped-a-masala-plum-after-a-meal/</link><pubDate>Sun, 06 Nov 2016 03:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-ever-popped-a-masala-plum-after-a-meal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Do flowers add flavour or are they just there to look pretty?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edible Flower and Watermelon SlushWe love flowers in a bouquet. These days though, we find them on our plates. Do they add flavour or are they just there to look pretty? It is what we set out to find at&nbsp;Bombay Vintage, a Colaba restaurant that has dedicated a new menu to it. We began with The Virgin Mojito (all the mocktails are priced at Rs 231). It had an overpowering citrus flavour and derived its colour from sliced lemons and nasturtium. We enjoyed the refreshing Edible Flower and Wate]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-do-flowers-add-flavour-or-are-they-just-there-to-look-pretty/</link><pubDate>Sat, 05 Nov 2016 03:50:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-do-flowers-add-flavour-or-are-they-just-there-to-look-pretty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Why this Bandra eatery is a haven for salad lovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[This time, The Goan was loaded with more flavoursome chorizo chunksCirca December 2014: Over soba noodles and pork chorizo bowls, we had warmed up to the idea of a salad binge for dinner when we visited the newly opened hole-in-the-wall Bombay Salad Co, one of the first salad bars in the city. This week, we revisited the eatery &mdash; supposed to be stacked between two shops in a bylane in Bandra &mdash; only to discover that it had moved (this January) and rooted itself next to Hawaiian Shack]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-bandra-eatery-is-a-haven-for-salad-lovers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2016 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-bandra-eatery-is-a-haven-for-salad-lovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sample the best of regional delicacies at two upcoming events]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Parsi wedding feast<br />
Never attended a Parsi wedding but yearn for a taste of the food? Now you can try out a traditional Parsi Lagan nu Bhonu meal at Authenticook&rsquo;s latest pop-up featuring Firdosh of Firdy&rsquo;s Parsi Bhonu. The food will be served on a banana leaf. Tuck into Salli Murgh, Saas ni Machhi, Mutton Pulao, Dhansak Dal and Lagan Nu Custard.<br />
On: November 5, 1 pm to 3.30 pmAt: Authenticook Underground Studio, Chembur (E).Cost: 1,299<br />
Call: 9833283656Of idlis and dosas<br />
Go on a So]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sample-the-best-of-regional-delicacies-at-two-upcoming-events/</link><pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2016 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sample-the-best-of-regional-delicacies-at-two-upcoming-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Shivaji Park eatery has tasty dishes but an unjustifiable price list]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grilled Fish Steak SizzleIf having even a few people present in a restaurant on a weeknight after 11 pm is a fair assessment of its success, then Sizzle House in Shivaji Park is on a roll. On a late Wednesday night, people were still queuing up outside the new eatery. The comfy interiors and strategic location of being on the seafacing side of Shivaji Park have definitely helped. The food, though a bit too taxing on the pocket, is not a disappointment.Also read - Mumbai food: A cafe with good f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-shivaji-park-eatery-has-tasty-dishes-but-an-unjustifiable-price-list/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2016 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-shivaji-park-eatery-has-tasty-dishes-but-an-unjustifiable-price-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New book digs into the food, cultural traditions of the Kayastha community]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kalmi VadaThere's a story that&rsquo;s told in the Kayasth community about a 94-year-old matriarch from Gorakhpur who had a peg of whiskey every evening till she died. She would drink four bottles of imported Scotch every month Anoothi Vishal, a Delhi-based columnist and food writer, heard this story through her friend, who happened to be the matriarch&rsquo;s granddaughter. It was part of the research for her first book, Mrs LC&rsquo;s Table, to be launched in the city this weekend. This story]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/new-book-digs-into-the-food-cultural-traditions-of-the-kayastha-community/</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2016 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/new-book-digs-into-the-food-cultural-traditions-of-the-kayastha-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Lower Parel gastropub offers tasty, pocket-friendly Asian eats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review<br />
Food: Tasty<br />
Ambience: Cheery<br />
Service: Efficient<br />
Cost: Reasonable<br />
Verdict: ***&nbsp;<br />
Twice Cooked Pork Belly BaoPresenting a distinct Kyoto-meets-Kamala Mills vibe, Mr Baozi charmed us with cute pink cherry blossoms painted on AC ducts, ornate porcelain vases, red kettles that adorned the shelves and wooden furniture gleaming under wire-framed lamps.Having recently taken residence next to its elder sibling, The Bar Stock Exchange in Lower Parel &mdash; both share a wall and owners &mdash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-lower-parel-gastropub-offers-tasty-pocket-friendly-asian-eats/</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2016 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-lower-parel-gastropub-offers-tasty-pocket-friendly-asian-eats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Vegan Day: Recipes for tasty vegan dishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roasted mushrooms and mixed vegetables saladIngredients: For salad<br />
&gt; 1 packet (200 gms) mushrooms<br />
&gt; 6 to 8 baby corn<br />
&gt; Half a head of broccoli<br />
&gt; 1 zucchini, 6 inches long<br />
&gt; Half a head of red cabbage<br />
For dressing<br />
&gt; 1 tbsp flax seeds<br />
&gt; 1 garlic clove<br />
&gt; 1 tsp fresh lime juice or more to taste<br />
&gt; Salt to taste<br />
&gt; Freshly ground black pepper to tasteMethod: Salad<br />
&gt; Clean the mushrooms and cut them into halves.&gt; Put a papad roaster or non-stick tava or griddle on low]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-vegan-day-recipes-for-tasty-vegan-dishes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2016 03:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-vegan-day-recipes-for-tasty-vegan-dishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Time for a tipple, again]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mixologist Myles Carroll and owner Anne Frey of 1 Tippling Place enjoy their creations. Pics/Atul Kamble&ldquo;I've hardly carried clothes with me. Most of my bags are packed with ingredients and ice trays,&rdquo; laughs Anne Frey, as she draws out tincture bottles, candied ginger, chocolate and cardamom bitters, and sets them up on the bar platform at Olive Bar &amp; Kitchen in Bandra. Starting tomorrow, she will take over the bar with her mixologist, Myles Carroll, for a month-long pop-up off]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/time-for-a-tipple-again/</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Oct 2016 03:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/time-for-a-tipple-again/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Former boxer-turned-chef gives French desserts a desi twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vanshika Puri sprinkles gold dust on a tart. Pics/Atul&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;KambleLast year, after graduating from the famous Paris culinary school Le Cordon Bleu, Vanshika Puri found herself in a dilemma. &ldquo;When I returned to Mumbai, I realised authentic French desserts might not work with the Indian palate because they&rsquo;re eggy, and people here don&rsquo;t like that,&rdquo; says the Juhu resident, who was only familiar with entremes back then, which in chef&rsquo;s lingo,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-former-boxer-turned-chef-gives-french-desserts-a-desi-twist/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2016 05:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-former-boxer-turned-chef-gives-french-desserts-a-desi-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Festive Diwali treats cooking in the kitchens of city's homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[The festival of lights finds myriad cultural expressions across communities, and a quantum of that diversity has its roots in the kitchen. No matter which kitchen you peep into, right from the sweets to the savouries, the mains and their accompaniments, you&rsquo;ll find some distinct styles and techniques at play, perfected through generations. While more than most of us have succumbed to the convenience of readymade Diwali delicacies, there are some homemakers who continue to whip up the tradi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-festive-diwali-treats-cooking-in-the-kitchens-of-citys-homes/</link><pubDate>Sun, 30 Oct 2016 05:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-festive-diwali-treats-cooking-in-the-kitchens-of-citys-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diwali recipes: 5 quick-fix and innovative preparations you can try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apple JalebiIngredients<br />
* 150 g flour<br />
* 2 g baking soda<br />
* 62.5 g yogurt<br />
* 240 ml water<br />
* 100 g apple, sliced in circular rings<br />
* 200 ml oil<br />
* 250 g sugar<br />
* 240 ml water<br />
* 3 g cardamom powderMethod<br />
* Sieve flour and baking soda<br />
* Mix yogurt and water and ferment it overnight<br />
* Slice the apples in circular motion without the skin<br />
* Add sugar and water in a vessel, dissolve it and let the syrup boil to a sticky consistency<br />
* Add powdered cardamom and saffron and keep it aside<br />
* Heat oil and drop a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/diwali-recipes-5-quick-fix-and-innovative-preparations-you-can-try/</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Oct 2016 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/diwali-recipes-5-quick-fix-and-innovative-preparations-you-can-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diwali Special: These offbeat fusion mithai and desserts are a must try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Add a bon bon to your boondi<br />
Indulge in the frozen Boondi Bonbons, a unique take on the classic Indian boondi ladoos, offered by the artisanal cremery, Sucres Des Terres. Each box contains four boondi bonbon varieties like Sweet Heart Lemon Tart, Clean Mean Vanilla Bean, Roasted Pistachio and Bean to Jar with decadent chocolate.<br />
At: 24 Rashid Mansion, Samunder Point, Dr Anne Besant Road, Worli.<br />
Call: 9920985880<br />
Cost: Rs 950 (for a box)Would you like a Thandai cupcake?<br />
Love cupcakes and enjoy mit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/diwali-special-these-offbeat-fusion-mithai-and-desserts-are-a-must-try/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2016 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/diwali-special-these-offbeat-fusion-mithai-and-desserts-are-a-must-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Mumbai restaurants for that perfect Diwali dining experience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Representational imageThe Festival of Lights is here! To be more specific, only 48 hours to go! Last minute shopping, decorating homes with earthen lamps, candles and bulbs, looking out for attractive sweets and dry fruits boxes, buying firecrackers, waiting in beauty saloons&hellip;. Oh the fragrance of festivity is high up in the air. Still Diwali has something more to it! It is food, eating and restaurant hopping. Festival is the best time to relish lipsmacking cuisines brought from various]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/five-mumbai-restaurants-for-that-perfect-diwali-dining-experience/</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2016 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/five-mumbai-restaurants-for-that-perfect-diwali-dining-experience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Popular city chefs share their fondest Diwali food memories]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I was 12, I found a malpura recipe and made it the next year: Chef Atul Kochhar<br />
My most memorable meal on Diwali is poori and pumpkin curry that my mum and dad would make. I loved eating this with mango pickle. Apart from sweets, kichri (Kedgeree) cooked using rice, lentil and root vegetables, was something I always looked forward to. Also, as children, we would make Malpura (malpua) during Diwali.<br />
Chef Atul KochharWhen I was 12 years old, I had seen a recipe in a newspaper, saved the clipp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-popular-city-chefs-share-their-fondest-diwali-food-memories/</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2016 06:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-popular-city-chefs-share-their-fondest-diwali-food-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: The food at this Andheri bar and eatery fails to impress]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interiors. Pics/Nimesh DaveIt's hard to keep track of the number of spaces that open and shut in Andheri&rsquo;s busy Lokhandwala neighbourhood. When we first heard about Blanco, a Santorini-inspired, Grecian-themed rooftop bar and eatery, it piqued our interest.<br />
Cold PizzaThe interiors impressed us. The 4,000-sq ft open space with Aztec patterns and umbrella-shaped steel lights gave it a relaxed vibe. Patrons can pick low seating, private cabanas, step seating or dispersed tables for two. We sp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-food-at-this-andheri-bar-and-eatery-fails-to-impress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-food-at-this-andheri-bar-and-eatery-fails-to-impress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Beat the October heat with these gulkand-laced treats]]></title><description><![CDATA[Khaike paan...A sip of Benarasi Rum may just get you in the mood to groove to the popular number from Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Don. The zingy drink infuses paan ingredients like tutti frutti, fennel and mouth-freshening mukhwas along with gulkand and ice, garnished with betel leaf.At All The Bar Stock Exchange outlets. Cost '350<br />
Call 69409900 (Bandra)Muffin talesWho knew even a muffin could be stuffed with rose petals? A burst of heavenly sweet, caramel-like sticky flavours will greet your palAt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-beat-the-october-heat-with-these-gulkand-laced-treats/</link><pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-beat-the-october-heat-with-these-gulkand-laced-treats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Love Chinese food? Here are Mumbai's best 'Chindian' delights to savour]]></title><description><![CDATA[In most parts of the world, Chinese cuisine is served at its authentic best &mdash; with light flavours and a controlled hand of spice &mdash; but in India, it charted its own course. Barring chopsticks wielding fine-dine restaurants, Chinese food here comes with a desi imprint. It doesn&rsquo;t matter if you call it &lsquo;Chinese Indian&rsquo; or &lsquo;Indian Chinese&rsquo;, or even the more with-it &lsquo;Chindian&rsquo;, fact is, we cannot get enough of ajinomoto, soya and Schezwan sauce. I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/love-chinese-food-here-are-mumbais-best-chindian-delights-to-savour/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2016 06:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/love-chinese-food-here-are-mumbais-best-chindian-delights-to-savour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Luna Gusta set to open in Mumbai! mid-day gives you the first look]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chefs spray liquid nitrogen on the Gusta Cake for TwoIt&rsquo;s past sundown when we arrive at Luna Gusta, a modern European restaurant nestled on the 37th floor of St Regis, Lower Parel. We are here to savour a culinary experience before the restaurant opens its doors to Mumbai&rsquo;s swish set, starting tomorrow. Towering over the city at a dizzying height of 500 feet, we warm up to a spectacular view of the Mahalaxmi Racecourse on one side and the Arabian Sea on the other. &ldquo;But, you&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-luna-gusta-set-to-open-in-mumbai-mid-day-gives-you-the-first-look/</link><pubDate>Sun, 23 Oct 2016 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-luna-gusta-set-to-open-in-mumbai-mid-day-gives-you-the-first-look/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six offbeat Diwali gifts to bring on the festive cheer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ice ice baby<br />
Send delightful boxes of hand-churned ice cream from Bina&rsquo;s Homemade Icecream (BHI). These come in flavours like fruit, milk, chocolate, cookies, nuts and brownies. Gift a tub or two, packed with dry ice and home delivered to your loved ones.<br />
Call: 9930312999<br />
Cost: Rs 100 (for one pack); Rs 150 (for two)<br />
Also Try: London Dairy has a special gift box that can store ice creams for close to three hours without melting.<br />
Cost: Rs 800A festive brew<br />
If you&rsquo;re planning to take y]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/six-offbeat-diwali-gifts-to-bring-on-the-festive-cheer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2016 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/six-offbeat-diwali-gifts-to-bring-on-the-festive-cheer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: mid-day reviews the new seafood store in Bandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[The day&rsquo;s fresh catch. Pics/Suresh KarkeraIt's A warm, sticky afternoon, and we&rsquo;re out to buy fish. Except, instead of heading to the nearest fish market, we&rsquo;ve landed up at Off the Hook, a seafood store that has just opened an outlet in Bandra.<br />
The exteriors of the Bandra storeWe have a confession to make: we&rsquo;re no experts at telling good fish from bad. This is why we have someone accompanying us on this fish-buying mission: Francis Fernandes, the owner of Mahim restaura]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-mid-day-reviews-the-new-seafood-store-in-bandra/</link><pubDate>Sat, 22 Oct 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-mid-day-reviews-the-new-seafood-store-in-bandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: 6 healthy tiffin services in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minced Chicken Wrap. Pics/Pradeep DhivarHigh-protein lunch<br />
It's been a year since chef Hansmukh Asrani, 25, founded Greenz, to offer people healthy meals. &ldquo;The food has been customised to the local palate, and is rich in protein, low on calorie and big on taste,&rdquo; says Asrani.<br />
Prawns Pesto PastaGreenz offers a la carte meals and a tiffin service. The food includes healthy brown rice meals, soya and wheat wraps, healthy mocktails, multigrain sandwiches, and salad boxes. The chicken an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-6-healthy-tiffin-services-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Fri, 21 Oct 2016 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-6-healthy-tiffin-services-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 5 things to try at Fellas Cafe in Khar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long time, no post. But oh well, it&rsquo;s been a busy phase and here I am typing this article on my phone&hellip; while I&rsquo;m on the go. Being stuck in traffic has its own perks, I guess? Anyway&hellip;I recently checked out the newly re-located Fellas Caf&eacute;. It&rsquo;s now on 5th Road, closer to Khar station and is slightly smaller in size with only outside seating and is also PET-FRIENDLY. Yes! Can&rsquo;t tell you how happy I was to learn the same because this city definitely need]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-things-to-try-at-fellas-cafe-in-khar/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-things-to-try-at-fellas-cafe-in-khar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Worli takeaway serves New York-style hot dogs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chilly Pork DogA hot dog for your thoughts? Now, if hunger strikes at odd hours of the day (or night), you can satiate those cravings with a big, juicy hot dog doused in special barbecue sauce and mustard.<br />
Smoked Chicken SandwichNew York Street (NYS) is a new takeaway cum delivery service serving New York-style hot dogs. The venture is by Kaviraj Thadani, known for his all natural, artisanal handcrafted pork products under the label Kaavo.<br />
The Smoky DogOn a workday afternoon, we ordered everyth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-worli-takeaway-serves-new-york-style-hot-dogs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2016 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-worli-takeaway-serves-new-york-style-hot-dogs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Relish vegetarian Egyptian street fare at a Khar pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[An undated photograph of Bhakti Mehta Khatri&rsquo;s grandparents (seated at the head of the table), enjoying a meal with friends and family in CairoIn 1926, en route its journey from Sudan to India, a liner halted at a port in Egypt. A young Gujarati gentleman named Nautamlal Tejpal, who was aboard the ship &mdash; returning to home turf after helping a cousin set up business &mdash; alighted and fell in love with the sprawling Egyptian land. He decided to stay back and set up a business of tra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-relish-vegetarian-egyptian-street-fare-at-a-khar-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2016 07:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-relish-vegetarian-egyptian-street-fare-at-a-khar-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Why this Asian bistro in Tardeo fails to impress]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chicken Teppanyaki was the only saving grace from what we triedEven efore we stepped into Upstairs, we heard dance music blaring from the speakers inside. The staffers were lolling about aimlessly until they saw us, and their eyes lit up. Considering it was a holiday for most in the city that night, we were surprised to find we were the first diners to arrive.<br />
The outdoor seating area, although pretty in pictures, looks far from it in realityOpened in late September, this rooftop bistro cla]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-asian-bistro-in-tardeo-fails-to-impress/</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-asian-bistro-in-tardeo-fails-to-impress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Six must try dishes with Goan sausage]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Goa sausage, the distant cousin of the Spanish chorizo, is a staple in most Goan larders. The sausage made with pork meat, garlic, spices, and toddy vinegar is known for its intense, spicy flavour and versatility. &ldquo;It is robust, spicy, tangy and smoky, and lends itself to all sorts of applications,&rdquo; says Manu Chandra, partner, Monkey Bar and The Fatty Bao.In city restaurants, chorizo has many applications, from the Choriz Pao and Sausage Rice to the innovative Bunny Pao (Bunny Ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-six-must-try-dishes-with-goan-sausage/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-six-must-try-dishes-with-goan-sausage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food delivery app gets Mumbai's best street fare at your doorstep]]></title><description><![CDATA[Instead of restaurants, the home page throws up dish suggestionsFood and mobile apps maketh a happy marriage, it appears. There is no dearth of food delivery apps in the city, and joining this assembly line is Dailycacy. However, this one claims to be different, so we decided to try it out to see if it lives up to its claims.<br />
When you click on a dish, the app gives you a description and short reviews of the item or eatery you&rsquo;ve selectedWhat does it do?<br />
Dailycacy is a dish-centric food de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-delivery-app-gets-mumbais-best-street-fare-at-your-doorstep/</link><pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-delivery-app-gets-mumbais-best-street-fare-at-your-doorstep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dilli door nahin! These Mumbai joints serve Karol Bagh-style aloo chaat]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the greatest unresolved debates in the long-standing Delhi vs Mumbai issue has been food. Mumbaikars never seem to understand why Delhi imports cannot find satisfaction in paani-puri or what&rsquo;s the big deal about Delhi&rsquo;s rajma chawal. But, you can&rsquo;t argue with a full mouth and a satisfied tummy takes the fight away from you. The good news is that Mumbai does have a few answers to capital food cravings. Go ahead, gorge!Chaat platter<br />
Urban Street Cafe, near Khar West Statio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/dilli-door-nahin-these-mumbai-joints-serve-karol-bagh-style-aloo-chaat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2016 08:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/dilli-door-nahin-these-mumbai-joints-serve-karol-bagh-style-aloo-chaat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Kala Ghoda gets smoking hot BBQ joint]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grilled Lobster Tail. Pics/Atul KambleNo&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;alcohol. No pork. Imagine an American-style barbeque and smokehouse without them? We hadn't, until we stepped into The Yard, a new restaurant that opens today near Ayub's in Kala Ghoda.Dotted with archetypal ship lights, tin walls and scrape wood tables, the grungy interiors borrowed elements from the owner, Sarfaraz Saifuddin Delhiwala's background of working at a machine yard.<br />
Pearl Me UpThough done to death, the industr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-kala-ghoda-gets-smoking-hot-bbq-joint/</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Oct 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-kala-ghoda-gets-smoking-hot-bbq-joint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Andheri delivery service offers pocket-friendly gourmet grub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veg Indian MealThough their Facebook page mentions delivery between Oshiwara and Juhu, The Gourmet Kitchen, a month-old delivery service near Fun Republic in Andheri, refused to deliver our order to Juhu Circle. &ldquo;That would be far for us. We mainly deliver in Andheri, from Oshiwara to Azad Nagar,&rdquo; informed a polite voice on the other end of the line.<br />
The order arrived in sturdy boxes. Pics/Nimesh DaveHowever, piqued by the promise of tucking into gourmet dishes at our work desk, we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-delivery-service-offers-pocket-friendly-gourmet-grub/</link><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-delivery-service-offers-pocket-friendly-gourmet-grub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unapologetically Italian Brunch By Chef Alessandro at Celini, Grand Hyatt Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;It was a Saturday well spent as I was invited to check out the &lsquo;Unapologetically Italian&rsquo; brunch that&rsquo;s been conceptualised by the very talented Chef Alessandro Persico of Celini, Grand Hyatt Mumbai. It&rsquo;s a celebration of the Italian life and I for one was really excited to live it!If you&rsquo;re a brunch enthusiast like me, then I&rsquo;m sure you&rsquo;re all pretty used to a multiple cuisines&rsquo; setup &ndash; Usually on a Sunday and here I was, on a Saturday]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/unapologetically-italian-brunch-by-chef-alessandro-at-celini-grand-hyatt-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2016 10:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/unapologetically-italian-brunch-by-chef-alessandro-at-celini-grand-hyatt-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Lower Parel eatery offers comfort food with healthier ingredients]]></title><description><![CDATA[Grilled Himalayan TroutWhen we stepped into the large premises of 212 All Good, the first thing that caught our eye was the row of potted herbs with name tags. &ldquo;We grow them here,&rdquo; said Deepa Dadlani of Bellona Hospitality (they also run a few other eateries and a nightspot in the city), as she urged us to try them. We plucked a few parsley sprigs and with such a short farm-to-fork distance, we were sure that the tiny leaves would pack a punch in any dish they graced. The eatery als]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-lower-parel-eatery-offers-comfort-food-with-healthier-ingredients/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2016 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-lower-parel-eatery-offers-comfort-food-with-healthier-ingredients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Learn to cook Vietnamese staples at a weekend class]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer RollsTurns out you don&rsquo;t have to travel all the way to Vietnam to get your fix of Vietnamese food. And in a city like Mumbai, where you have only so many dining options when it comes to this &lsquo;exotic&rsquo; cuisine, wouldn&rsquo;t you rather be able to whip up your own noodle soup when you&rsquo;re craving it? A weekend cooking class aims to help you do just that.<br />
Anjali PathakUK-born chef Anjali Pathak&rsquo;s interactive class will teach you how to make three dishes &mdash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-to-cook-vietnamese-staples-at-a-weekend-class/</link><pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2016 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-to-cook-vietnamese-staples-at-a-weekend-class/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Andheri pop-up celebrates lesser-known South Indian dishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pineapple RasamDosa, idli, sambhar, and medu vada. Let's be honest &mdash; most of us are guilty of thinking that this is all South Indian food is about. At her upcoming pop-up in the city, Chennai-based amateur chef Shri Bala hopes to dispel these preconceived notions with a delightful spread of dishes from the region."I'll be showcasing dishes from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana," says Bala about her event, 'A Deccan Odyssey.' Although Maharashtra is also part of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-pop-up-celebrates-lesser-known-south-indian-dishes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-pop-up-celebrates-lesser-known-south-indian-dishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Andheri pop-up celebrates lesser-known South India dishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pineapple RasamDosa, idli, sambhar, and medu vada. Let's be honest &mdash; most of us are guilty of thinking that this is all South Indian food is about. At her upcoming pop-up in the city, Chennai-based amateur chef Shri Bala hopes to dispel these preconceived notions with a delightful spread of dishes from the region."I'll be showcasing dishes from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana," says Bala about her event, 'A Deccan Odyssey.' Although Maharashtra is also part of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-pop-up-celebrates-lesser-known-south-india-dishes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-pop-up-celebrates-lesser-known-south-india-dishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Andheri pop-up celebrates lesser-known South India dishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pineapple RasamDosa, idli, sambhar, and medu vada. Let's be honest &mdash; most of us are guilty of thinking that this is all South Indian food is about. At her upcoming pop-up in the city, Chennai-based amateur chef Shri Bala hopes to dispel these preconceived notions with a delightful spread of dishes from the region."I'll be showcasing dishes from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana," says Bala about her event, 'A Deccan Odyssey.' Although Maharashtra is also part of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-pop-up-celebrates-lesser-known-south-india-dishes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-pop-up-celebrates-lesser-known-south-india-dishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health: Easy-to-follow tips to avoid bingeing during this season of overeating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illustration/Ravi JadhavIt's festive season, the time to shop, be with family, eat and be merry. During festivities, most of us tend to overeat or indulge because we are surrounded by distractions.It can be hard to resist the temptations of aromas wafting from stalls selling calorie-rich, greasy, fried and colourful sweets on display, or the deals and discounts on drinks at different restaurants, when you're out pandal-hopping, doing the garba or just hanging out with family and friends.How do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/health-easy-to-follow-tips-to-avoid-bingeing-during-this-season-of-overeating/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/health-easy-to-follow-tips-to-avoid-bingeing-during-this-season-of-overeating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health: Easy-to-follow tips to avoid bingeing during this season of overeating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illustration/Ravi JadhavIt's festive season, the time to shop, be with family, eat and be merry. During festivities, most of us tend to overeat or indulge because we are surrounded by distractions.It can be hard to resist the temptations of aromas wafting from stalls selling calorie-rich, greasy, fried and colourful sweets on display, or the deals and discounts on drinks at different restaurants, when you're out pandal-hopping, doing the garba or just hanging out with family and friends.How do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/health-easy-to-follow-tips-to-avoid-bingeing-during-this-season-of-overeating/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/health-easy-to-follow-tips-to-avoid-bingeing-during-this-season-of-overeating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health: Easy-to-follow tips to avoid bingeing during this festive season]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illustration/Ravi JadhavIt's festive season, the time to shop, be with family, eat and be merry. During festivities, most of us tend to overeat or indulge because we are surrounded by distractions.It can be hard to resist the temptations of aromas wafting from stalls selling calorie-rich, greasy, fried and colourful sweets on display, or the deals and discounts on drinks at different restaurants, when you're out pandal-hopping, doing the garba or just hanging out with family and friends.How do]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/health-easy-to-follow-tips-to-avoid-bingeing-during-this-festive-season/</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/health-easy-to-follow-tips-to-avoid-bingeing-during-this-festive-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[16 Mumbai eateries come together to host American food fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Red Wine Poached Pears, Feta and Walnuts at Woodside InnCanned Pink Salmon, Baked Beans, Gluten Free Pancake Mix, Pecans, Blueberries, Washington Apples, Wilbut Prunes: For the next two weeks, you can sample some of these American ingredients as part of The Gr8 American Food and Beverage Festival.<br />
Blueberry Panacotta at Sassy SpoonThe festival has been put together by US Department of Agriculture (USDA), supported by All Things Nice. The idea is to increase awareness and popularise the use of A]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/16-mumbai-eateries-come-together-to-host-american-food-fest/</link><pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/16-mumbai-eateries-come-together-to-host-american-food-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Celebrate the biscuit culture of the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baked goods perfected over generations, quietly manufactured inside buildings over a hundred years old, have been key in defining Mumbai's quaint food heritage. Unfortunately, in the glitz of mawa cakes and bun maska, the humble biskoots, some of them with a story as old as the buildings they are made in, haven't got their due. Despite the gloss over, their creators continue to labour to ensure their original taste is maintained. Here's saluting the city's best biscuit-makers, and their creation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-celebrate-the-biscuit-culture-of-the-city/</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Oct 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-celebrate-the-biscuit-culture-of-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Here's the first look at Bandra's soon to open Kitchen Garden]]></title><description><![CDATA[Veggie Salad. Pics/Pradeep DhivarAt this little cafe, food is more than just about survival, it&rsquo;s a statement of ethics and health, and one that you can read the minute you enter; the menu pasted on the walls comes dotted with nutritious choices such as salads with organic kale, sandwiches with a choice of organic multigrain ciabatta, a variety of toppings for salads listed under proteins, non vegetarian lean proteins , etc.<br />
The interiorsJeremy Pro, Antonia Achache, and Pierre Label, the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-heres-the-first-look-at-bandras-soon-to-open-kitchen-garden/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2016 06:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-heres-the-first-look-at-bandras-soon-to-open-kitchen-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These are the best desserts of Mumbai's 5 iconic eateries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sitafal CreamSitaphal Cream at Haji Ali Juice Centre<br />
An eatery with a view: that&rsquo;s what this is. Standing next to Haji Ali Juice Centre, order in hand, provides a panoramic sight of the sea, the Haji Ali shrine in the middle adding yet another picturesque element to the scene.Set up in the 1960s by Fareed Noorani, the humble stall would sell fresh juices to weary pilgrims en route to the holy shrine. The place is now run by Noorani&rsquo;s daughter Asma, who, along with her staff, is effi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/these-are-the-best-desserts-of-mumbais-5-iconic-eateries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2016 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/these-are-the-best-desserts-of-mumbais-5-iconic-eateries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here are the best desserts of Mumbai's 5 iconic eateries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sitafal CreamSitaphal Cream at Haji Ali Juice Centre<br />
An eatery with a view: that&rsquo;s what this is. Standing next to Haji Ali Juice Centre, order in hand, provides a panoramic sight of the sea, the Haji Ali shrine in the middle adding yet another picturesque element to the scene.Set up in the 1960s by Fareed Noorani, the humble stall would sell fresh juices to weary pilgrims en route to the holy shrine. The place is now run by Noorani&rsquo;s daughter Asma, who, along with her staff, is effi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/here-are-the-best-desserts-of-mumbais-5-iconic-eateries/</link><pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2016 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/here-are-the-best-desserts-of-mumbais-5-iconic-eateries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Head to Dargah Road in Mahim for a mutton and mithai rush]]></title><description><![CDATA[If it happens thus that you miss a festival, being far away from where the revelry is, or because the festival of your choice is yet to arrive, enter the lane beside Midland in Mahim (W) and step into a world where festive eats never run out. From end to end, from the bustling LJ Road to the gently lit up Dargah, each metre throws up a delicious new choice. Falooda, seekh kebabs, shawarma, halwa and mithai are sold here at various stalls and shops way past midnight.They are watched over by quain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-head-to-dargah-road-in-mahim-for-a-mutton-and-mithai-rush/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-head-to-dargah-road-in-mahim-for-a-mutton-and-mithai-rush/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Pop up celebrates mutton with recipes from Malwa's royal kitchens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mans KhushkAnuradha Joshi Medhora, 30, grew up surrounded by good food. &ldquo;I am from Indore, and have been fascinated with food since childhood. I love the cuisine of the Malwa region &ndash; I grew up eating it as I was surrounded by people who were from the royal families or belonged to the old households where it was cooked,&rdquo; says Medhora, who started Charoli Foods as an opportunity to introduce people to the cuisine of the royal Maratha and Rajput families, and to revive the lost]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-pop-up-celebrates-mutton-with-recipes-from-malwas-royal-kitchens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2016 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-pop-up-celebrates-mutton-with-recipes-from-malwas-royal-kitchens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Bandra seafood restaurant's menu undergoes a total revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guisado De Galinha (Chicken Stew). Pics/Sneha KharabeIt was a change that took 18 years to happen.The Bandra restaurant serving Goan food and seafood specialties, Soul Fry (SF), has finally decided to upgrade its menu. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve organised many successful regional food festivals here. These cuisines are doing really well in the city, so we thought why not serve food from our neighbourhood communities,&rdquo; says owner and chef, Meldan D&rsquo;Cunha. A bigger reason, he confesses, is th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-seafood-restaurants-menu-undergoes-a-total-revamp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-seafood-restaurants-menu-undergoes-a-total-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Bandra seafood restaurant's menu undergoes a comple revamp]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guisado De Galinha (Chicken Stew). Pics/Sneha KharabeIt was a change that took 18 years to happen.The Bandra restaurant serving Goan food and seafood specialties, Soul Fry (SF), has finally decided to upgrade its menu. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve organised many successful regional food festivals here. These cuisines are doing really well in the city, so we thought why not serve food from our neighbourhood communities,&rdquo; says owner and chef, Meldan D&rsquo;Cunha. A bigger reason, he confesses, is th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-seafood-restaurants-menu-undergoes-a-comple-revamp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-seafood-restaurants-menu-undergoes-a-comple-revamp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Bandra seafood eatery rolls out new menu after 18 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guisado De Galinha (Chicken Stew). Pics/Sneha KharabeIt was a change that took 18 years to happen.The Bandra restaurant serving Goan food and seafood specialties, Soul Fry (SF), has finally decided to upgrade its menu. &ldquo;We&rsquo;ve organised many successful regional food festivals here. These cuisines are doing really well in the city, so we thought why not serve food from our neighbourhood communities,&rdquo; says owner and chef, Meldan D&rsquo;Cunha. A bigger reason, he confesses, is th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-seafood-eatery-rolls-out-new-menu-after-18-years/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-seafood-eatery-rolls-out-new-menu-after-18-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Home chef designs a pop-up that celebrates the pig, from snout to feet]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Naga Chutney is made with dried fish, galangal leaves and pork liverAditya Raghavan, 35, loves pork. It is a protein he is comfortable cooking with, he has eaten different preparations of it across the country and now, he wants to celebrate it by creating an eight-course meal starring the meat.<br />
AdityaThe Pandi Degustation thus, will feature different parts of the pig &mdash; belly, shoulder, liver, and feet. He has sourced the recipes from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Sikkim, Nagalan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-home-chef-designs-a-pop-up-that-celebrates-the-pig-from-snout-to-feet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 05 Oct 2016 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-home-chef-designs-a-pop-up-that-celebrates-the-pig-from-snout-to-feet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Travel-inspired bar and kitchen takes you on a culinary voyage around the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hot Spiced Cinnamon Rum. Pics/Datta KumbharBefore stepping into Reise, a new &ldquo;travel-inspired&rdquo; all-day bar and kitchen by Oriental Residency, you expect to find a tackily done-up restaurant featuring kitschy bits and bobs from around the globe. However, you will be surprised by what greets the eye. The space, which gets its name from the German word for travel or journey, is tasteful and understated, with chic elements like leather-covered binoculars, metal ship replicas and framed]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/travel-inspired-bar-and-kitchen-takes-you-on-a-culinary-voyage-around-the-world/</link><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/travel-inspired-bar-and-kitchen-takes-you-on-a-culinary-voyage-around-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 5 north Indian restaurants in Mumbai you must check out]]></title><description><![CDATA[FirniAs soon as we talk about Mumbai and its food, the only name that strikes our mind is Vada Pav. Added to this staple diet, are Misal Pav, Pav Bhaji, Samosa Pav, Cutlet Pav etc. But in reality, Mumbai&rsquo;s culinary scene is pretty diverse. From continental fare and Parsi food and Malwani and Awadhi delicacies, restaurants in Mumbai serve everything under one roof. If you are looking for the traditional north Indian kebabs, rolls and biryanis, make a visit to these restaurants mentioned be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-5-north-indian-restaurants-in-mumbai-you-must-check-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2016 10:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-5-north-indian-restaurants-in-mumbai-you-must-check-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: New Colaba outlet serves familiar Asian dishes, innovative ice creams]]></title><description><![CDATA[A graffiti wall gives the space a hip vibe. Pics/Datta KumbharA graffitied wall, hanging airplanes, vintage transistors, wrought iron seating, chintz seating, painted porcelain plates on the wall...the upcoming Lemon Leaf restaurant in Colaba is a feast for the eyes.<br />
Black Sesame and Honey, Pumpkin Pie and Beetroot Ice creamOn a rainy Saturday morning, it provided the perfect setting for food tasting as we dipped into steaming bowls of soup while watching raindrops slide down the windows. &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-colaba-outlet-serves-familiar-asian-dishes-innovative-ice-creams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-colaba-outlet-serves-familiar-asian-dishes-innovative-ice-creams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Colaba outlet serves familiar Asian dishes, innovative ice creams]]></title><description><![CDATA[A graffiti wall gives the space a hip vibe. Pics/Datta KumbharA graffitied wall, hanging airplanes, vintage transistors, wrought iron seating, chintz seating, painted porcelain plates on the wall...the upcoming Lemon Leaf restaurant in Colaba is a feast for the eyes.<br />
Black Sesame and Honey, Pumpkin Pie and Beetroot Ice creamOn a rainy Saturday morning, it provided the perfect setting for food tasting as we dipped into steaming bowls of soup while watching raindrops slide down the windows. &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-colaba-outlet-serves-familiar-asian-dishes-innovative-ice-creams/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-colaba-outlet-serves-familiar-asian-dishes-innovative-ice-creams/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Colaba eatery's interesting twist to Asian fare, cocktails]]></title><description><![CDATA[A graffiti wall gives the space a hip vibe. Pics/Datta KumbharA graffitied wall, hanging airplanes, vintage transistors, wrought iron seating, chintz seating, painted porcelain plates on the wall...the upcoming Lemon Leaf restaurant in Colaba is a feast for the eyes.<br />
Black Sesame and Honey, Pumpkin Pie and Beetroot Ice creamOn a rainy Saturday morning, it provided the perfect setting for food tasting as we dipped into steaming bowls of soup while watching raindrops slide down the windows. &ldqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-colaba-eaterys-interesting-twist-to-asian-fare-cocktails/</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-colaba-eaterys-interesting-twist-to-asian-fare-cocktails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai's Mangalore stores are slowly dying]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Mangalore Store, MahimOn a Tuesday afternoon, when we walk into Sera Ladies&rsquo; Fashion, located in the labyrinthine Sai Bazar Shopping Centre, Santacruz (W), owner Nitin Sera is in the midst of closing a cracker deal. &ldquo;These customers have come all the way from America. So please give me a few minutes,&rdquo; he requests us while unspooling a sequined material for them. The white table is strewn with glittery lehengas, and the shelves behind us occupy neatly folded dress materials]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbais-mangalore-stores-are-slowly-dying/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2016 08:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbais-mangalore-stores-are-slowly-dying/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Take a leap of faith into gastronomical unknown with 425 Omakase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jahan Bloch and Ronak NandaIf you are the kind who does ample online research about the menu, the ambience and &mdash; most importantly &mdash; the prices before heading into a new eatery, then you are the perfect candidate for Jahan Bloch and Ronak Nanda. As co-founders of a new pop-up in town, Bloch (28) and Nanda (29) want customers to surrender to them. Their six-month-old pop-up is called 425 Omakase, meaning, &lsquo;what the chef wishes to serve.&rsquo;&nbsp;When we meet Bloch and Nanda o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/take-a-leap-of-faith-into-gastronomical-unknown-with-425-omakase/</link><pubDate>Sun, 02 Oct 2016 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/take-a-leap-of-faith-into-gastronomical-unknown-with-425-omakase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drink (coffee) in peace at this new all-day cafe at Prabhadevi]]></title><description><![CDATA[The interiors of Vision Cafe are done up in understated tones. Pics/Bipin KokateGo and grab a cappuccino at Vision Caf&eacute;, a brand new coffee chain at Prabhadevi. Inspired by messages of love, peace and knowledge spread by inspiring leaders like Rabindranath Tagore, Saint Teresa and Albert Einstein, this cafe will launch, aptly enough, on the day we celebrate the birth of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi.A wide range of coffees, both hot and cold, is on offerAt a time when coffee s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/drink-coffee-in-peace-at-this-new-all-day-cafe-at-prabhadevi/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2016 09:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/drink-coffee-in-peace-at-this-new-all-day-cafe-at-prabhadevi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Temple run! 10-day food fest pays tribute to temple feasts across India]]></title><description><![CDATA[Illustration/ Ravi JadhavA sweet touch<br />
Did you know that the Chhappan Bhog (a feast with 56 varieties) offered to Lord Krishna at the popular Shrinathji Temple at Nathdwara in Rajasthan, features non-spicy, multi-hued dishes to entice the infant form of the resident deity? &ldquo;The temple uses saffron, sugar, ghee and dry fruits in most of the preparations. The bhog is simple, without any use of spices, and we have not tampered with the recipes,&rdquo; informs Apurva Panchal, sous chef, The Ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/temple-run-10-day-food-fest-pays-tribute-to-temple-feasts-across-india/</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2016 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/temple-run-10-day-food-fest-pays-tribute-to-temple-feasts-across-india/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: BKC takeway offers delicious meals at Rs 99 and less]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfredo Pasta. Pics/Datta Kumbhar<br />
It was bound to happen. Once upon a time, there were dollar stores selling goods for 99 cents and below. Now, a new delivery service will serve you pizzas, pastas, salads and Indian meals for `99 and under.Hello, cheap food.The 99 Kitchen, a BTP Hospitality venture that opened a week ago in BKC, wishes to serve great food at great prices. They certainly tick the great prices box. Every dish costs `99, with additions and side dishes charged extra. Even then, aft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bkc-takeway-offers-delicious-meals-at-rs-99-and-less/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2016 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bkc-takeway-offers-delicious-meals-at-rs-99-and-less/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: BKC takeway offers delicious meals at Rs 99 or less]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alfredo Pasta. Pics/Datta Kumbhar<br />
It was bound to happen. Once upon a time, there were dollar stores selling goods for 99 cents and below. Now, a new delivery service will serve you pizzas, pastas, salads and Indian meals for `99 and under.Hello, cheap food.The 99 Kitchen, a BTP Hospitality venture that opened a week ago in BKC, wishes to serve great food at great prices. They certainly tick the great prices box. Every dish costs `99, with additions and side dishes charged extra. Even then, aft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bkc-takeway-offers-delicious-meals-at-rs-99-or-less/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2016 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bkc-takeway-offers-delicious-meals-at-rs-99-or-less/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Bandra joint serves up diverse Mexican cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[Barbacoa Burrito Bowl. Pics/Ashish RaneA &Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;peek into the menu of Coma Coma, a new Mexican food delivery joint that opened last weekend at Bandra, is enough to put you into food coma. Going beyond just nachos and tacos, we spotted a huge variety of vegetarian and non-vegetarian burritos and burrito bowls, tortas (a Mexican-style sandwich served in oblong toasted breads) and empanadas. Gluttony beckoned and we decided to order a few options from each section.<br />
Firebird Tort]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-joint-serves-up-diverse-mexican-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Thu, 29 Sep 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-joint-serves-up-diverse-mexican-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Dine like the Anglo-Indians this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yellow RiceOver 500 years ago, the first Portuguese ship touched Indian shores. All of Europe had been hearing about the country and its jewels, its spices and silk. Subsequently, others like the French, Dutch and British followed. Marriages took place between Europeans and Indians, and their descendants came to be known as Anglo-Indians. The community followed a European way of life, but retained Indian sensibilities. There is no better example of this amalgamation than in their cuisine, which]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-dine-like-the-anglo-indians-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-dine-like-the-anglo-indians-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Savour cuisines from East and West Bengal, Kannauj]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pujo feast in Kalyan<br />
West Bengal meets East Bengal in this dining experience, The Pujo Special Bhuribhoj (literally means complete eating experience), by home chef Sumitra Chowdhury of Su-Kitchen. To start with, there&rsquo;s Borhani &mdash; a mint yogurt drink from Bangladesh that is served on special occasions. On the menu are Fish Fry, Doi Maach (Rui or Katla fish cooked in curd-based gravy), Shorshe Mangsho Bhaapa (mutton steamed with mustard paste). Vegetarians need not fear: there&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-cuisines-from-east-and-west-bengal-kannauj/</link><pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2016 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-cuisines-from-east-and-west-bengal-kannauj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Feast like a Nepali from Assam at this pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nepali Thali. Pics/Sayed Sameer AbediIt is Nepal&rsquo;s biggest and longest festival. Dashain (Durga Puja in India) is a harvest festival celebrated for 15 days, with rituals and lots of food.Sel Roti and Po ChaThis festive season, home chef Gitika Saikia wants to bring a glimpse of those feasts to the city. Her next food pop-up, Celebrating Dashain with Gitika Saikia, will feature the Nepali cuisine &mdash; Dashain specialties and staple Nepali fare &mdash; of Assam. &ldquo;The feast is based]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-feast-like-a-nepali-from-assam-at-this-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-feast-like-a-nepali-from-assam-at-this-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Feast like a Nepali at this pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nepali Thali. Pics/Sayed Sameer AbediIt is Nepal&rsquo;s biggest and longest festival. Dashain (Durga Puja in India) is a harvest festival celebrated for 15 days, with rituals and lots of food.Sel Roti and Po ChaThis festive season, home chef Gitika Saikia wants to bring a glimpse of those feasts to the city. Her next food pop-up, Celebrating Dashain with Gitika Saikia, will feature the Nepali cuisine &mdash; Dashain specialties and staple Nepali fare &mdash; of Assam. &ldquo;The feast is based]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-feast-like-a-nepali-at-this-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-feast-like-a-nepali-at-this-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Meet Renaye Tejani, the fabulous baker girl]]></title><description><![CDATA[Renaye Tejani with some of her baked goodies&nbsp;Perfectly chewy chocolate-chip cookies, little earthen pots filled with chocolate soil, and dainty caramel slices. Don&rsquo;t these sound like items on the menu of a bakery? You&rsquo;d be hard-pressed to believe that a 12-year-old is whipping up these confections in the kitchen of her Lokhandwala home.Renaye Tejani started baking only a year ago, but has already managed to win a lot of hearts (and stomachs). &ldquo;I used to watch my mum bake]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-meet-renaye-tejani-the-fabulous-baker-girl/</link><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2016 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-meet-renaye-tejani-the-fabulous-baker-girl/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A room for bakers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baking schools in the city are growing by the dozen, but a new kitchen studio in South Mumbai literally hopes to take the cake with its novel approach to pastry and cake making. Wisk by Cakesmiths, located in the heart of Kala Ghoda, which started full-fledged professional baking courses in May this year, is the latest offering for those wanting to hone their skills in the baking industry.Vrinda Jatia, a passionate baker and the brain behind Wisk, says that initially, the place was born out of t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-room-for-bakers/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2016 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-room-for-bakers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homeward bound]]></title><description><![CDATA[While nothing can replace the comfort of good old home food, what comes as a close second are home recipes, given a restaurant twist. City chefs are digging into family specialties that shaped their childhood, adding them on their menu with a dash of a personal touch.Restaurateur Riyaz Amlani was one of the first to flag off the trend when he included his mum's mutton dhansak on the Social menu at Colaba. For him, the tenderness of the meat is the defining element of the dish &mdash; that precis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/homeward-bound/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2016 07:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/homeward-bound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want to try Maharashtrian breakfast with the North Indian samosa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Santosh Sawant. Pics/Sayyed Sameer AbediWe've had poha and samosa on numerous occasions, individually. But, the prospect of the two street favourites combined in one, had us curious. So, on a rain-soaked Wednesday, we dropped by at Santosh Sawant's Batata Wada Samrat stall to sample this dish.Situated right outside Santacruz (W) station, this modest street stall sells Maharashtrian delicacies, everything from kotumbhir vadi to puran poli. But, it's the 'patti samosa' or 'the South Indian samosa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/want-to-try-maharashtrian-breakfast-with-the-north-indian-samosa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2016 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/want-to-try-maharashtrian-breakfast-with-the-north-indian-samosa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 5 bars that serve extra-large alcoholic drinks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beer Sangria,&nbsp;Light House Cafe<br />
How large? 3 litres<br />
Beer SangriaAs part of its XXXL Festival, Light House Caf&eacute; is offering cocktails and eats in mega sizes. Try the Beer Sangria, a three-litre drink that combines lager and wheat beer with liquers and fresh fruits and vegetables such as pomegranate, cucumber, olive and spring onion. Another interesting pick is the 1.5-litre Coffee &amp; Violin, a fun blend of chocolate and Irish stout beer. All their classic and signature drinks will b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-bars-that-serve-extra-large-alcoholic-drinks/</link><pubDate>Sat, 24 Sep 2016 06:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-bars-that-serve-extra-large-alcoholic-drinks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hansal Mehta's royal dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hansal Mehta with Sonal Saxena and Shantanu Mahanta. Pics/Nimesh DaveThe rich aroma of minced meat being grilled in ghee greets our senses as we step into Hansal Mehta&rsquo;s plush home opposite Prithvi Theatre. The scent leads us to the kitchen. Manning the stove is seasoned chef Osama Jalali, his mother Nazish and wife Nazia. They prepare Yakhni kebabs and add finishing touches to a multi-course dinner of Rampuri cuisine to be served for the 48-year-old filmmaker&rsquo;s set of friends, inclu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/hansal-mehtas-royal-dinner/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2016 05:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/hansal-mehtas-royal-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Indian sweets get modern crossover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gulkhand Muffin<br />
The mawa muffin gets a rosy glow with a sweet and gooey gulkhand stuffing.At: Genuine Broaster Chicken, Tirupati Tower, opposite Thakkar Sweets, Andheri (W).Call: 8291002847Cost: 159Firni Crembrulee<br />
This is an Indian twist to the classic French dessert where flavours of vanilla-infused rice custard are paired with crispy, burnt sugar.At: Glocal Junction, Morya Bluemoon, New Link Road, Andheri (W).<br />
Call: 9022631999<br />
Cost: 200The Pista Jam Pie<br />
The traditional gulab jamun is baked in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indian-sweets-get-modern-crossover/</link><pubDate>Fri, 23 Sep 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indian-sweets-get-modern-crossover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Savour tornado-shaped potato fries at this Vile Parle food stall]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bharat Nisar adds Peri Peri spice mix to Twisted Potato. Pics/Sneha KharabeEven in Sunday evening's torrential dowpour, a long queue snakes on a pavement in an Irla lane. And it's not to buy the latest, cheap smartphone or Gulf-imported goodies at Alfa, synonymous with the neighbourhood in Vile Parle (W). Instead, shoppers hungrily eye the Twisted Potato, a dish served at an eponymous stall that cropped up four months ago outside Trendy Taste superstore, two shops away from Alfa 1. An appetisin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-tornado-shaped-potato-fries-at-this-vile-parle-food-stall/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-tornado-shaped-potato-fries-at-this-vile-parle-food-stall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chef Manish Mehrotra on his first Mumbai pop-up, the city's food scene]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Manish MehrotraWe've heard of Indian Accent, the path-breaking contemporary Indian restaurant in New Delhi. This weekend, the man behind the restaurant, chef Manish Mehrotra, will be here to host a pop-up. "It is the first time we are doing something for the public in Mumbai; although I've done many private events before. We have so many regulars from Mumbai, who come dine with us. I am looking forward to feeding them," says Mehrotra.On the menu will be Indian Accent favourites &mdash; Blu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-manish-mehrotra-on-his-first-mumbai-pop-up-the-citys-food-scene/</link><pubDate>Thu, 22 Sep 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/chef-manish-mehrotra-on-his-first-mumbai-pop-up-the-citys-food-scene/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MasterChef judge Gary Mehigan would love to learn how idlis are made!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gary with his dog, Molly<br />
Is it easier being a chef or a celebrity?<br />
Definitely a celebrity. People in the industry will tell you it is hard work, and at times, it can be monotonous and about long hours, but it's a privileged thing that we do. I get to work alongside two of my good mates &mdash; eating food, inspiring contestants and viewers, and meeting some of the most amazing chefs in the world. How hard can that be?Have you experimented with Indian spices in your cooking?<br />
A lot. I have a curr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/masterchef-judge-gary-mehigan-would-love-to-learn-how-idlis-are-made/</link><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/masterchef-judge-gary-mehigan-would-love-to-learn-how-idlis-are-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does Mumbai's newest health food lounge pass the calorie test?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Salad has a bad rep. If it's healthy, it's usually not tasty. At Saboro Lounge, the healthy QSR from Mahindra Agri Solutions, the salad is given much importance. Saboro (Spanish: tasty) launched last month without any fanfare; in fact, the afternoon we walked in, we were the only customers.The lounge is small; four tables and an open kitchen. Stark white wooden slats on the wall get a lovely burst of colour from paintings of a vibrant beetroot and a green watermelon. Coir lampshades throw soft s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/does-mumbais-newest-health-food-lounge-pass-the-calorie-test/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/does-mumbais-newest-health-food-lounge-pass-the-calorie-test/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indulge in delicious, healthy fare at Mumbai's newest health bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review<br />
Food: Flavourful<br />
Ambiance: Dull<br />
Service: Prompt<br />
Cost: Expensive<br />
verdict **<br />
Kale Ceasar WaleBe Berry Berry Quiet, We be Jamun', Smoothie Criminal&hellip;we love a good pun., especially when they have to do with wholesome, delicious smoothies. Vibe Liquiteria is the newest health bar in the city, dishing up smoothies, salads and artisanal teas.Drink up because their smoothies are delicious. Ashvem Sunset (Rs 399) is a good fruit punch packed with avocado, pomegranate, berries and pineapple.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/indulge-in-delicious-healthy-fare-at-mumbais-newest-health-bar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/indulge-in-delicious-healthy-fare-at-mumbais-newest-health-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Manjunath Mural: Indian fine dining has a long way to go]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Manjunath MuralHailing from a family of doctors, medicine would have been the obvious career choice for Mumbai-born chef Manjunath Mural in the 1990s. Much to the surprise of his friends and family, he enrolled at Bengaluru's Institute of Hotel Management. "They laughed, 'What will you become? A cook?' That motivated me to become a chef," recalls Mural, who went on to train at Taj President, and with Sanjeev Kapoor and Milind Sovani (Juhu's Centaur), before the latter invited him to join a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/manjunath-mural-indian-fine-dining-has-a-long-way-to-go/</link><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2016 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/manjunath-mural-indian-fine-dining-has-a-long-way-to-go/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fancy a camera made entirely of chocolate?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to make a photographer's day? Gift them a life-size chocolate camera, made by the mother-daughter team of Asha and Anushi Sanghvi, the people behind the four-year-old company, Choc-O-Tale. "We created the camera for a food blogger with a love for photography. We finished the first one recently and already have six more orders in a week," says Anushi.The Vintage Chocolate Camera is made of premium dark Belgium chocolate and can be flavoured with cashews and almonds or according to a customer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/fancy-a-camera-made-entirely-of-chocolate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/fancy-a-camera-made-entirely-of-chocolate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why breakfast pizza at this South Mumbai eatery will make your day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housemade Muesli and Organic Milk. Pics/Suresh KarkeraA pizza is always a good idea. A breakfast pizza with Prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, cheese and gooey eggs fried sunny side up is an even better one.At Farmer &amp; Sons, Fort, they know the value of a good pizza. "Our speciality here is pizza, so how can we introduce a new menu without it, even if it meant creating a breakfast pizza," says chef and owner Nico Goghavala. The Breakfast Pizza (R650) is clearly the star of the Horniman Circle eat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/why-breakfast-pizza-at-this-south-mumbai-eatery-will-make-your-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/why-breakfast-pizza-at-this-south-mumbai-eatery-will-make-your-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Have a pizza for breakfast at this Fort eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Housemade Muesli and Organic Milk. Pics/Suresh KarkeraA pizza is always a good idea. A breakfast pizza with Prosciutto, cherry tomatoes, cheese and gooey eggs fried sunny side up is an even better one.At Farmer &amp; Sons, Fort, they know the value of a good pizza. "Our speciality here is pizza, so how can we introduce a new menu without it, even if it meant creating a breakfast pizza," says chef and owner Nico Goghavala. The Breakfast Pizza (R650) is clearly the star of the Horniman Circle eat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-have-a-pizza-for-breakfast-at-this-fort-eatery/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-have-a-pizza-for-breakfast-at-this-fort-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bottled up! Mario Miranda's works live on in wine bottles as well]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's two of our favourite things from Goa &mdash; Mario Miranda's drawings and wine! We recently came across wine bottles that had Miranda's famous illustrations on it.A little digging revealed that these labels have been around for a while. About nine years ago, Grover Zampa Vineyards collaborated with our favourite cartoonist, Mario Miranda to create three labels featuring his prints. The labels were for their Sant&eacute; range of wines &mdash; Shiraz, Chenin Blanc and Sant&eacute; Ros&eacute]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bottled-up-mario-mirandas-works-live-on-in-wine-bottles-as-well/</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2016 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bottled-up-mario-mirandas-works-live-on-in-wine-bottles-as-well/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This event combines food and fitness under the same roof]]></title><description><![CDATA[While food festivals are a dime a dozen, here&rsquo;s one that combines food and fitness. Sunny Side Up, which is being curated by Bombay Fusion, is India&rsquo;s first food and fitness festival, that is slated to take place at the sprawling Cooperage Grounds today. The fest will offer a mix of several fitness based activities and workshops along with a spread of health snacks and meals. It&rsquo;s a full-day event that starts at 8 am and goes on till 10 pm.Rushab Vora, organiser, Bombay Fusion,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-event-combines-food-and-fitness-under-the-same-roof/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2016 06:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-event-combines-food-and-fitness-under-the-same-roof/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Marine Lines sandwich maker gets playful with mayo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pramod GuptaRoadside sandwiches have dotted the city's street food culture for years. We often see sandwich makers toying with myriad combinations of ingredients to give their regular fare that extra zing. Some experiments pay off, some don&rsquo;t. This sandwich maker, whose little roadside stall &mdash; Om Sandwich and Panipuri &mdash; is nestled in a road opposite Liberty Cinema, is quite a hit in the neighbourhood. Sandwich-maker, Pramod Gupta has been running his sandwich and chaat outlet]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-marine-lines-sandwich-maker-gets-playful-with-mayo/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2016 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-marine-lines-sandwich-maker-gets-playful-with-mayo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai women set to host bake-a-thon in Goa]]></title><description><![CDATA[BACON 2015, which was also held in Goa, was the first convention of its kind to be organised in India&nbsp;It's A warm Sunday afternoon, and five women, who&rsquo;ve gathered at the cosy little pink studio at Versova, are expected to go live on Facebook. They are already late for the live chat, they inform, while munching on the cupcakes and pastries they&rsquo;ve brought for the occasion. When they do go online sometime later, the giggling company gets down to business. &ldquo;Hello, bakers,&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-women-set-to-host-bake-a-thon-in-goa/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2016 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-women-set-to-host-bake-a-thon-in-goa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington based food blogger weaves her longing for Mumbai and Goa online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edlyn D&rsquo;Souza started her blog after moving to Washington in 2012. PIC/Jane D&rsquo;SouzaWhen you dream of a place all the while after you are gone, it's almost like you never really left," writes 29-year-old Edlyn D'Souza in one of her many musings on her blog. Titled egeedee.com, this space was born out of her longing for home, soon after she moved lock, stock and barrel to Washington in 2012 after getting hitched. Edlyn&rsquo;s quirky creations on the plate have earned her a fair amoun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/washington-based-food-blogger-weaves-her-longing-for-mumbai-and-goa-online/</link><pubDate>Sun, 18 Sep 2016 04:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/washington-based-food-blogger-weaves-her-longing-for-mumbai-and-goa-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Bengal's delicacies now at Andheri east]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Chicken Biryani at PeetukFor Andheri East residents like me who love Bengali food, but had no other option but to either head to Powai or Oshiwara to satisfy my monthly cravings, Peetuk has come like a boon in disguise.Peetuk in Powai and Kandivli have both been supreme successes and have many fans in these areas, and now they recently launched their branch on the Mahakali Caves road. The Mahakali branch also provides the same authenticity to their dishes and wants you to try more. The Biry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bengals-delicacies-now-at-andheri-east/</link><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2016 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bengals-delicacies-now-at-andheri-east/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Savour Mangalorean, North Eastern flavours this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fish Fry<br />
Mangalore on a platter<br />
"Mangalorean food is not just about prawn gassi and neer dosa," begins Prabha Kini, who will be hosting a smorgasbord of coastal delights at her Santacruz home this weekend.Also read - Mumbai Food: The insider's guide to home chefs<br />
Chicken Ghee RoastTo showcase the range that the cuisine of the region offers, she will be cooking dishes from two Mangalorean communities &mdash; the Tuluvas and the Goud Saraswat Brahmins (GSBs).While Kini will be whipping up classic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-mangalorean-north-eastern-flavours-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-mangalorean-north-eastern-flavours-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A mood cocktail, please]]></title><description><![CDATA[Elderflower Spritzer, Moscow Mule, Gin &amp; Tea and Mint Julep was whipped up as our mood cocktail. Pics/Sneha KharabeTomorrow &Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;night, if you land up at Ellipsis, you'll encounter a kitschy wooden dial-pad at the entrance. A white door will swing open to let you in only if you are able to punch in the right pass-code in the contraption. Why the drama, you may ask. Well, that's because the swish Colaba restaurant is housing a privileged guest, who has flown down especia]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-mood-cocktail-please/</link><pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2016 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-mood-cocktail-please/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now, Mumbai's baking enthusiasts can have their cake and design it too!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A chocolate fairy named Frannie wearing a wafer paper dress and chocolate body; a moveable and edible BB8 droid, a pastel water colour cake, edible autumn wreaths&hellip;at Cakeology 2016, you can have your cake and eat it too."These days, cakes aren't only about flavour &mdash; people want novelty. You can design anything on a cake now and here, we intend to show you how to do just that," says Khushi Malani, founder of CakeKraft India, the people behind Cakeology.<br />
Pastry chef Rumana Jaseel's de]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/now-mumbais-baking-enthusiasts-can-have-their-cake-and-design-it-too/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/now-mumbais-baking-enthusiasts-can-have-their-cake-and-design-it-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Latin American delicacy ceviche, served in quirky avatars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guest chef Edgar Hurtado &Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;with Atul Kochhar and head chef Jerry Thomas at Lima. Pics/Sayyed Sameer Abedi"If you have this, you'll feel like a tigress," laughs chef Atul Kochhar, egging us to try a spoonful of leche de tigre (Peruvian: tiger's milk), called so due to an old belief in Peru about drinking it and feeling like a predator. Our taste buds tingle with zesty lime juice, caressed by a hint of ginger, garlic and onion that's part of the citrus concoction, also kno]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-latin-american-delicacy-ceviche-served-in-quirky-avatars/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-latin-american-delicacy-ceviche-served-in-quirky-avatars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enjoy delicious Japanese cheesecake at this Bandra outlet]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you walk into Jim-Me's Kitchen in Bandra, you expect to find greasy (which, is the best kind of) Chinese food. What you don't expect to spot is a tiny patisserie set-up inside the restaurant, with an undeniably refined, Parisian air.Welcome to Daniel Patissier, which serves not just some of the best macarons we've tried in the city, but also &mdash; wait for it &mdash; the best Japanese cheesecake. For those who don't know what that is, think of a cross between a fluffy sponge cake and a tr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/enjoy-delicious-japanese-cheesecake-at-this-bandra-outlet/</link><pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2016 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/enjoy-delicious-japanese-cheesecake-at-this-bandra-outlet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Go beyond butter chicken at this Bandra eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review<br />
Food: Decent<br />
Ambience: Bright<br />
Service: Efficient<br />
Cost: Reasonable<br />
Dahi ke KebabButter chicken could well be considered our (unofficial) national dish. People from the North will scoff at versions available in the South; most chefs will have their version of it, and we all have that one friend whose mother makes the best butter chicken in the world.<br />
Desi Grilled chickenNow, another contender to join this growing list of butter chicken champions-to-be, is the newly launched Butter Chicken F]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-go-beyond-butter-chicken-at-this-bandra-eatery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-go-beyond-butter-chicken-at-this-bandra-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn to brew the perfect cup of coffee at this workshop in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerson AranhaWhat goes into making the perfect cup of coffee? If you're not a coffee nerd, this question can be a tough one to crack. Worry not, because a workshop by Gerson Aranha of The Coffee Co. is set to make things simpler for you.Also read: Brew the perfect cup of coffee with these easy-to-use gadgetsAt the #CraftedForYou workshop, you will learn about the five popular new-age brewing methods, all while at the atmospheric, lightbulb-dotted Craft, an all-day dining space in Kurla."This se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-to-brew-the-perfect-cup-of-coffee-at-this-workshop-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-to-brew-the-perfect-cup-of-coffee-at-this-workshop-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn to brew the perfect cup of coffee at this workshop]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gerson AranhaWhat goes into making the perfect cup of coffee? If you're not a coffee nerd, this question can be a tough one to crack. Worry not, because a workshop by Gerson Aranha of The Coffee Co. is set to make things simpler for you.Also read: Brew the perfect cup of coffee with these easy-to-use gadgets<br />
http://www.mid-day.com/articles/brew-the-perfect-cup-of-coffee-with-these-easy-to-use-gadgets/15595194At the #CraftedForYou workshop, you will learn about the five popular new-age brewing m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-to-brew-the-perfect-cup-of-coffee-at-this-workshop/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-to-brew-the-perfect-cup-of-coffee-at-this-workshop/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant Week India is back]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's that time of the year all over again, when we head to the best restaurants in the city and walk out stuffed to the gills. Restaurant Week India (RWI) is back with its 13th edition, and, as always, we're in for a treat.This time around, there is a line-up of 27 city restaurants, including Asilo, Olive Bar &amp; Kitchen, San-Qi, Indigo and Dakshin Coastal, among others. Reservations are open for the event, which kicks off this Friday.Ola Prime will be providing a complimentary ride (up to Rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/restaurant-week-india-is-back/</link><pubDate>Tue, 13 Sep 2016 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/restaurant-week-india-is-back/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Falafel's new menu packs a fiery punch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mushroom ShawarmaWhile hummus, falafel and shwarma are familiar names on the many Middle Eastern menus in the city, we were curious to see what additions Falafel's had made to its new menu. The traditional shwarma has been deconstructed, and the good ol' hummus, too, we learnt has been given a healthy makeover.Feeling the need to get our quota of healthy food, we popped in at their Phoenix Marketcity outlet to sample the fare. Let's start with the beverage menu &mdash; the mint coolers now are]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-falafels-new-menu-packs-a-fiery-punch/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2016 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-falafels-new-menu-packs-a-fiery-punch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: First-of-its-kind pan shop in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanjay Dhodi&rsquo;s mitha paan is the most popular of the three types of paan on his menu; his shop<br />
If there was one thing that Sanjay Dhodi missed when he moved to Adelaide from Mumbai in 2008, it was his daily dose of paan. &ldquo;When I was living in Andheri, my day wouldn&rsquo;t be complete without paan, but in Australia I couldn&rsquo;t find a single shop that sold paan,&rdquo; Dhodi tells us over the phone from his home in Parramatta, New South Wales.The 49-year-old, who migrated to Aus]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-first-of-its-kind-pan-shop-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2016 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-first-of-its-kind-pan-shop-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: First-of-its-kind paan shop in Australia]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanjay Dhodi's mitha paan is the most popular of the three types of paan on his menu; his shop<br />
If there was one thing that Sanjay Dhodi missed when he moved to Adelaide from Mumbai in 2008, it was his daily dose of paan. "When I was living in Andheri, my day wouldn't be complete without paan, but in Australia I couldn't find a single shop that sold paan," Dhodi tells us over the phone from his home in Parramatta, New South Wales.The 49-year-old, who migrated to Australia for a better career pro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-first-of-its-kind-paan-shop-in-australia/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2016 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-first-of-its-kind-paan-shop-in-australia/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: It's a scoop! Ice cream, with dollops of mother's love]]></title><description><![CDATA[Asha&rsquo;s homemade ice creamAsha Thakur&rsquo;s daughter Saumyaa was all of two when she threw tantrums for a softie cup, from an ice cream shop near their old home in Lokhandwala. &ldquo;I didn&rsquo;t know what went into those ice creams, and was sure that I couldn&rsquo;t give it to my kid every day,&rdquo; the 53-year-old says. This was in 2000.&nbsp;Adamant that she would not allow her daughter to eat &ldquo;synthetic&rdquo; ice cream, Asha decided to experiment with the frozen dessert]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-its-a-scoop-ice-cream-with-dollops-of-mothers-love/</link><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-its-a-scoop-ice-cream-with-dollops-of-mothers-love/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Find out what it takes to make it in the home dining industry]]></title><description><![CDATA[Guests at a Project Eat eventYou're sitting at a dining table, surrounded by unfamiliar faces in a stranger's home. However, far from being awkward, you're enjoying yourself, making conversation and sharing a feast fit for royalty. The ingredients for the meal could have been sourced from a far corner of the Northeast, or from a Koli household in Mumbai.While this scenario would have been unimaginable five years ago, today, it's commonplace at the many home dining events the city sees every wee]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/find-out-what-it-takes-to-make-it-in-the-home-dining-industry/</link><pubDate>Sat, 10 Sep 2016 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/find-out-what-it-takes-to-make-it-in-the-home-dining-industry/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Hawaiian delicacy Poke Bowl served in quirky ways]]></title><description><![CDATA[DIY Poke BowlIntroduced on its menu last month, Foodhall gives you the option to make your own bowl with a variety of ingredients, veggies and sauces. For the protein-rich base, pick from teriyaki prawn, miso-marinated fish, crispy garlic chicken or soy-glazed soft-boiled eggs. Go for Japanese house salad or sweet ginger marinated mushrooms as a topping and dress it up with lemon ponzu, sriracha mayo or a traditional soy-sesame sauce.<br />
Time 11 am to 9.30 pm<br />
At Level 3, Palladium Mall, SB Marg, Lo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-hawaiian-delicacy-poke-bowl-served-in-quirky-ways/</link><pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2016 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-hawaiian-delicacy-poke-bowl-served-in-quirky-ways/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Fast food on wheels, in Chembur]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chicken BurgerOn a rainy evening, we reluctantly abandoned the comfort of a dry taxi and hopped off at a tiny lane in Chembur's Sindhi Society. We were keen to sample the area's first food truck, the month-old Philoo's Food Truck.The name intrigued us; we expected to find a matronly Goan mother, dishing out hot burgers or may be mutton cutlets. Instead, we found a bunch of four youngsters&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136; manning the bright yellow truck and cooking over hot plates. Philoo, we le]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fast-food-on-wheels-in-chembur/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fast-food-on-wheels-in-chembur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: A vegetarian Burmese meal in South Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naykyar Gyun Akyaw ThokeWhat&acirc;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&Acirc;&#136;happens when the owner of a vegetarian Burmese restaurant, a chef and an architect pack their bags and venture into the heart of Myanmar for 10 days? They embark on gastronomical adventures, sample street fare, peep into locals' kitchens, try to cut salad with scissors, spend time at tea houses to learn serving styles and row through lake markets &mdash; all with an aim to introduce new flavours to Mumbai foodies.That's]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-vegetarian-burmese-meal-in-south-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 08 Sep 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-vegetarian-burmese-meal-in-south-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: On the bhujing trail in Virar]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a rain-soaked Sunday morning, the aroma of spice-pecked roasted chicken guides us to Agashi Bhujing Centre in Agashi, approximately five kilometres away from the bustling Virar station. The minimally-furnished centre offers no dine-in option. There's no menu card either.<br />
Marinated chicken is skewered and roasted in a coal kiln at Agashi Bhujing Centre. Pics/Nimesh DaveInstead, on one of its pale blue walls, hangs a banner that displays the offerings &mdash; four varieties of bhujing (Chicken,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-on-the-bhujing-trail-in-virar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-on-the-bhujing-trail-in-virar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: On the bhujing trail in Virar]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a rain-soaked Sunday morning, the aroma of spice-pecked roasted chicken guides us to Agashi Bhujing Centre in Agashi, approximately five kilometres away from the bustling Virar station. The minimally-furnished centre offers no dine-in option. There's no menu card either.<br />
Marinated chicken is skewered and roasted in a coal kiln at Agashi Bhujing Centre. Pics/Nimesh DaveInstead, on one of its pale blue walls, hangs a banner that displays the offerings &mdash; four varieties of bhujing (Chicken,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-on-the-bhujing-trail-in-virar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-on-the-bhujing-trail-in-virar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's on today in Mumbai?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bowl from heaven11.30 am to 12 Dig into a big, delicious bowl of ramen at the Ramen Festival. Choose from three different broths &mdash; Clear Ramen Broth, Celery &amp; Ginger Ramen, and Lemongrass Ramen. You can also pick your choice of protein to go with it. There is also a dimsum and sushi menu to choose from.<br />
At All Loco Chino outlets<br />
Call 65006544 (Bandra)<br />
Log on to mylocochino.comSay cheese4 pm to 6 pm Attend a cheese demonstration hosted by Chef Saransh Goila, where he will create delecta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/whats-on-today-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Wed, 07 Sep 2016 03:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/whats-on-today-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[India on your plate]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rust metal rods rising towards the high ceiling engulf Art Deco-style grids in an edgy installation that greets us as we step into Masque. Created by acclaimed sculptor Rathin Barman, the work replicates the soon-to-open farm-to-fork restaurant's neighbourhood. The rods represent the high-rises that are eating into the old mills, one of them being the Laxmi Mills Compound where the restaurant stands.<br />
Prateek Sadhu and Aditi Dugar at Masque. Pic/Atul KambleA huge velvet curtain, drawing from the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/india-on-your-plate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2016 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/india-on-your-plate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: A Khar lane's transformation into a happening nightlife hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Saturday night in action at 3 Wise Monkeys. Pic/Atul KambleThere was a time when, with WTF! at the peak of its popularity, the junction of Road No 3 and Road No 4 in Khar West would be the bright spot in the station area. But, when WTF! shut down in 2012, the music died. Hungry Birds, which followed, didn&rsquo;t last long and, though Loca Loca brought back some stirrings of life at the junction, now, that too, has downed its shutters.The demise of Loca Loca, fortunately, hasn&rsquo;t signifi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-khar-lanes-transformation-into-a-happening-nightlife-hub/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2016 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-khar-lanes-transformation-into-a-happening-nightlife-hub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Become a connoisseur with Sonal Holland's help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sonal Holland&rsquo;s Soho Wine Club will be offering tutored tastings and workshops to people on how to cultivate a wine palateAs someone who&rsquo;s been entrenched in the wine world for nearly a decade, Sonal Holland gets asked two questions very often: &ldquo;Tell us what great wines are out there, and how can we get our hands on them?&rdquo; &ldquo;As more and more people asked me these questions, I realised that people really wanted expert advice on the drink,&rdquo; says Holland, a profe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/become-a-connoisseur-with-sonal-hollands-help/</link><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2016 03:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/become-a-connoisseur-with-sonal-hollands-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hungry? Chat on Facebook to order at Andheri's 'Go Panda']]></title><description><![CDATA[What if you never had to download an app to place an order? Or, better, place your order on Facebook Messenger or Whatsapp? Come Monday, Go Panda hopes to become the country&rsquo;s first restaurant to go live with an automated chat bot on Facebook Messenger, which customers can use to get preferred food details, prices, and recommendations. The bot was created by a bunch of youngsters who approached Yash Chandiramani (24), founder of Go Panda, with the idea three weeks ago. &ldquo;Here&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/hungry-chat-on-facebook-to-order-at-andheris-go-panda/</link><pubDate>Sat, 03 Sep 2016 03:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/hungry-chat-on-facebook-to-order-at-andheris-go-panda/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[mid-day exclusive: Powai eatery will take you on a journey of Indian flavours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Powai was chosen because it&rsquo;s "filled with people who are upwardly mobile and not averse to trying something new," says Anurag Katriar (extreme right); to his left are chefs Mukhtar Qureshi and Jaydeep Mukherjee. Pic/Sayyed Sameer AbediA chef counts on many inspirations when cooking. Eating elaichi jamun in Agra, discovering traditional halwa in Ahmedabad's Bhatiyar Gali or a Mutton Bihari Bhoti. At the soon-to-be-launched restaurant in Powai, Neel-Indian Kitchen + Bar by deGustibus Hospi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mid-day-exclusive-powai-eatery-will-take-you-on-a-journey-of-indian-flavours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mid-day-exclusive-powai-eatery-will-take-you-on-a-journey-of-indian-flavours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Two 'royal' pop-ups to attended over the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feast like a kingThis Sunday, dig into spicy and aromatic Makki Aur Mans Ka Soyta, Safed Murgi Ka Pulav and Murg Mahal at the Charoli: From The Royal Kitchens Of Malwa pop-up. City-based chef Anuradha Joshi Medhora will be serving a total of 11 dishes, all part of the royal cuisine of Malwa region, typically enjoyed by the Marathas and Rajputs.On September 4, 1.30 pm onwards<br />
At Temperance Studio, Rizvi Complex, Bandra (W).<br />
Cost Rs 1,800<br />
Call 9833549949Care for some tea?The British may have left]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-two-royal-pop-ups-to-attended-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2016 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-two-royal-pop-ups-to-attended-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Two 'royal' pop-ups to attend over the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Feast like a kingThis Sunday, dig into spicy and aromatic Makki Aur Mans Ka Soyta, Safed Murgi Ka Pulav and Murg Mahal at the Charoli: From The Royal Kitchens Of Malwa pop-up. City-based chef Anuradha Joshi Medhora will be serving a total of 11 dishes, all part of the royal cuisine of Malwa region, typically enjoyed by the Marathas and Rajputs.On September 4, 1.30 pm onwards<br />
At Temperance Studio, Rizvi Complex, Bandra (W).<br />
Cost Rs 1,800<br />
Call 9833549949Care for some tea?The British may have left]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-two-royal-pop-ups-to-attend-over-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2016 05:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-two-royal-pop-ups-to-attend-over-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Vile Parle stall serves dosas with a twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Bright white light hangs over the heads of five staffers as they ladle dosa batter on five coal-fired stoves holding black metal tawas, lined up on a long table next to a pavement.<br />
Owner L Varghese makes five dosas at one go at Sai Samarth Dosa CentreEntranced, we watch them in a dosa dance &mdash; in swift flicks, cabbage, onion and coriander make their way on top of one dosa while another sizzles with fiery red sauces, finished off with a dollop of butter and oodles of grated cheese. Unable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-vile-parle-stall-serves-dosas-with-a-twist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-vile-parle-stall-serves-dosas-with-a-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Modak goes modern with offbeat fillings and varieties]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's one thing that we all love about Ganesh Chaturthi, beyond the exuberant festivities and pandal-hopping. It is the modak, the ubiquitous coconut-filled, steamed or fried sweet, known to be the elephant god's favourite.This year, home chefs and bakers are experimenting with flavours, textures and ingredients to create new varities. There are paneer, marzipan and chocolate modaks, stuffings that include dehydrated fruit, fudge or Nutella, and even cupcakes with the traditional modak filling]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-modak-goes-modern-with-offbeat-fillings-and-varieties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-modak-goes-modern-with-offbeat-fillings-and-varieties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I've become more suspicious of eggs']]></title><description><![CDATA[In the finale, you had to recreate a 91-step Heston Blumenthal Verjus in Egg recipe in five hours. Will you look at an egg the same way again?<br />
I think the whole season we were preparing ourselves, bit by bit,&nbsp;for that one final monster challenge. I have become more suspicious of eggs now. If anyone presents me an egg, I&rsquo;m always wondering if there&rsquo;s more to it under the surface!Elena DugganWhat was your high point on the show, besides your victory?<br />
The trip to America. It gave u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/ive-become-more-suspicious-of-eggs/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/ive-become-more-suspicious-of-eggs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A candid chat with MasterChef Australia 8 winner Elena Duggan]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the finale, you had to recreate a 91-step Heston Blumenthal Verjus in Egg recipe in five hours. Will you look at an egg the same way again?<br />
I think the whole season we were preparing ourselves, bit by bit,&nbsp;for that one final monster challenge. I have become more suspicious of eggs now. If anyone presents me an egg, I&rsquo;m always wondering if there&rsquo;s more to it under the surface!Elena DugganWhat was your high point on the show, besides your victory?<br />
The trip to America. It gave u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-candid-chat-with-masterchef-australia-8-winner-elena-duggan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-candid-chat-with-masterchef-australia-8-winner-elena-duggan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Learn some serious food photography from Assad Dadan]]></title><description><![CDATA[The food arrives at your table &mdash; a feast of steamed white rice and fish curry. It looks and smells delicious but how do you photograph it?In an Instagram-loving age, where food&nbsp;is first photographed, then eaten, it can&nbsp;become difficult to make a simple dish look good on camera.Assad&rsquo;s photograph of Truffle and English Carrot Dumplings at YauatchaThis weekend, food photographer Assad Dadan, 33, will host a workshop, his second in the city, to answer all food photography-rela]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-some-serious-food-photography-from-assad-dadan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2016 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/learn-some-serious-food-photography-from-assad-dadan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Brunch just got better at Todi Mill Social!]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Parle-G Ice-Cream Sundae is a mix of vanilla, chocolate and strawberry ice-cream churned with crushed Parle-G biscuits and served with a gooey chocolate and caramel sauce. The dessert is topped with nuts, a dollop of whipped cream and some more Parle-G.Penne in Curried Vegetables features flavourful chunks of curried vegetable in penne pasta tossed in tomato and cream sauce. Say goodbye to boring ol&rsquo; arrabbiata.Think crispy, batter-fried squid rings tossed with chopped tomato and onion]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-brunch-just-got-better-at-todi-mill-social/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Aug 2016 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-brunch-just-got-better-at-todi-mill-social/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Khar lounge serves potent bongtails, Caribbean fare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Review<br />
Fodd: Tasty<br />
Ambience: Cheery<br />
Service: Efficient<br />
Cost: Expensive<br />
verdict: **A sign saying 'Jah bless', painted on a hole-in-the-wall entrance door led us into the world of Raasta Bombay, a four-level rastafarian-themed lounge that made its way from Delhi to Khar last week, and attached itself like a Siamese twin to an outlet of Social next door. "Coincidentally, we always end up within 100 metres of Social," laughed one of the team members, referring to a similar scenario in New Delhi and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-khar-lounge-serves-potent-bongtails-caribbean-fare/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-khar-lounge-serves-potent-bongtails-caribbean-fare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meet flower pies]]></title><description><![CDATA[10 am to 1.30 After launching in Andheri and Thane, The Boston Cupcakery comes to Bandra next week. Besides its signature cupcake shakes, macarons&acirc;&Acirc;&#128;&Acirc;&#136;and brownies, the menu introduces savouries such as Flower Pie (tortilla sheets infused with Mexican spices and topped with sauces and sour cream) and a salad counter too.Opens on September 5<br />
At Kamal Kunj, 33rd Road, Pali Hill, Bandra (W).]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/meet-flower-pies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2016 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/meet-flower-pies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Have you seen the Whichever sign at this Kandivali cafe?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When the four founders of the three-month-old Black Box Caf&eacute; in Kandivali (E) were discussing signs to use on their uni-sex washroom, they hit upon a brilliant idea.They decided to use an image that was a combination of a man and a woman and a sign that said 'Whichever'.Basically, they don't care what gender you are, they just want you to do your business and that's it."The sign has become so popular, we have people regularly walk in and take pictures to upload on Instagram," says owner R]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/have-you-seen-the-whichever-sign-at-this-kandivali-cafe/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2016 04:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/have-you-seen-the-whichever-sign-at-this-kandivali-cafe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food history of Dalits chronicled in a book]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is a joke that commonly makes the rounds in tamasha performances in Marathwada&rsquo;s villages. A crook is presented at the darbar of a king, who sentences him to death by hanging &mdash; the &lsquo;phansi&rsquo;, as it is referred to in Marathi. The crook, however, is ecstatic wondering how he could be treated to phansi and if he can have more of it. As a puzzled court quizzes him about his reaction, they learn that the crook has misunderstood his death sentence. Writer Shahu Patole expl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-history-of-dalits-chronicled-in-a-book/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2016 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-history-of-dalits-chronicled-in-a-book/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai: Veg kebab delicacies you must try]]></title><description><![CDATA[Osama Jalali laughs when we ask him whether vegetarian kebabs were popular in the Mughal Era. "Aap ko pata hai, Aurengzeb bhi shakahari the? (Did you know Aurangzeb was a vegetarian?). There were others too," he says, as he breaks into giggles over the phone.From bhurghul, a patty made of dalia and masoor, to kathal (jackfruit) kebabs, the Mughal empire had a lot of variety, the chef and Delhi-based curator of Mughlai cuisine tells us. "They even made a rich mawa tikki, which had khoya and dryfr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-veg-kebab-delicacies-you-must-try/</link><pubDate>Sun, 28 Aug 2016 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-veg-kebab-delicacies-you-must-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Top 4 kebab corners to check out in Andheri]]></title><description><![CDATA[Galoti Kabab<br />
Sink your teeth into this succulent and spicy kebab filled with minced mutton marinated in ground spices and north Indian tawa masala, and served with a green chutney.<br />
Time: 7 pm onwards<br />
At: Koyla, Aram Nagar, Versova<br />
Cost: '530 (exclusive of taxes)<br />
Call: 65178888Lucknowi Seekh Kebab<br />
This seek kebab is made with traditional Indian spices rubbed into the meat and then charred to juicy perfection.<br />
Time: 12 noon to 12 midnight<br />
At: Genuine Broaster Chicken, JP Road, Versova<br />
Cost: '169<br />
C]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-top-4-kebab-corners-to-check-out-in-andheri/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2016 09:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-top-4-kebab-corners-to-check-out-in-andheri/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Just chill at this joint in Pali Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are on the road that is home to old favourite Hawaiian Shack in the Pali Hill neighbourhood, look out for a tiny eatery called Cool Story that&rsquo;s right across the street.<br />
The interiors of Cool Story are relaxed and comforting, with books, wooden tables, warm lighting and foldable chairs. Pics/Suresh KarkeraThe plain white walls with a splash of sea green and blue to break the monotony soothe the eye and stay true to the unique concept of serving all things cool. There are books, wood]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-just-chill-at-this-joint-in-pali-hill/</link><pubDate>Sat, 27 Aug 2016 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-just-chill-at-this-joint-in-pali-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: The insider's guide to home chefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[The aroma of fish curry wafts through the small conference room. The air is filled with the sound of tiffins being opened and their contents emptied on plates. Serviettes are passed around to mop up spillage and ensure the food doesn&rsquo;t spread too far on the white plates. Once ready, each home chef proudly holds aloft a specialty dish of theirs.<br />
Gitika Saikia with Fiddlehead Fern And Pork Stir FryThink of it as a new symbol of revolution in the food industry.&nbsp;Starting tomorrow, four ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-insiders-guide-to-home-chefs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-insiders-guide-to-home-chefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Savour authentic Koli cuisine at a fisherwoman's home]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;A long time ago, long before Mumbai was even Bombay, there existed a community that called the swampy islands home. They were the Kolis, the fisherfolk who still occupy pockets of the city and set out before the crack of dawn to earn their daily bread. Undoubtedly, fish is intrinsic to the food the Kolis eat. All this, yet we know more about Malvani or Gomantak cuisine, both imports from other parts of the state.&nbsp;Also read - Mumbai food: Knowing the Gomantak curry's origins, best plac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-authentic-koli-cuisine-at-a-fisherwomans-home/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-authentic-koli-cuisine-at-a-fisherwomans-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: French fries get a quirky twist in 5 ways as bar bites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beer cheese fries with chipotle chickenThese come loaded with spicy tender pulled chicken with jalapeno sour cream and infused with a homemade beer cream sauce.AT Brewbot, Morya Landmark 1, off New Link Road, Andheri (W).COST Rs 445CALL 40034448Breakfast biscuit friesEnjoy a champion&rsquo;s brekkie with a meal of fries hidden under a thick layer of sriracha sauce and afried egg.<br />
AT 145 All Day Cafe &amp; Bar, MG Road, Kala Ghoda.COST&nbsp;Rs 395CALL 40396638Bacon and blue cheese friesHere&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-french-fries-get-a-quirky-twist-in-5-ways-as-bar-bites/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-french-fries-get-a-quirky-twist-in-5-ways-as-bar-bites/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Bake with a UK-based pastry chef]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sticky Toffee Pudding, Noisette, Caramelised Almond Cake, Honey and Pecan Loaf....chef and soon-to-be author Shaheen Peerbhai, 29, is certainly capable of creating a menu that will make you&nbsp;salivate. These dishes are part of Peerbhai&rsquo;s upcoming Baking Tour, covering Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, from August 26 to September 11.<br />
Caramelised banana loaf with ginger and chocolateThe highlights<br />
We can expect a fresh new set of recipes, techniques and flavours. "There are classics like Lemon]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bake-with-a-uk-based-pastry-chef/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2016 04:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bake-with-a-uk-based-pastry-chef/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here's a roster of the Mumbai's newest beers on tap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sidecar<br />
Gateway Brewing Co. has recently launched the Sidecar &mdash; a yellow, lightly-carbonated cider that highlights the sweetness and mildly tart notes of the Lal Ambri apples from Kashmir.AT Woodside Inn, The Good Wife, British Brewing Company, The Bar Stock Exchange, The Beer Caf&eacute;, The Bombay Canteen.<br />
COST Rs&nbsp;250 to Rs&nbsp;300Biere de Garde<br />
The French cousin of the fruity pale ale Saison, this beer&rsquo;s name means &lsquo;beer for keeping&rsquo;. The light brown strong pale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heres-a-roster-of-the-mumbais-newest-beers-on-tap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2016 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heres-a-roster-of-the-mumbais-newest-beers-on-tap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here&acirc;&#128;&#153;s a roster of the Mumbai's newest beers on tap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sidecar<br />
Gateway Brewing Co. has recently launched the Sidecar &mdash; a yellow, lightly-carbonated cider that highlights the sweetness and mildly tart notes of the Lal Ambri apples from Kashmir.AT Woodside Inn, The Good Wife, British Brewing Company, The Bar Stock Exchange, The Beer Caf&eacute;, The Bombay Canteen.<br />
COST Rs&nbsp;250 to Rs&nbsp;300Biere de Garde<br />
The French cousin of the fruity pale ale Saison, this beer&rsquo;s name means &lsquo;beer for keeping&rsquo;. The light brown strong pale]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/hereacirc128153s-a-roster-of-the-mumbais-newest-beers-on-tap/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Aug 2016 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/hereacirc128153s-a-roster-of-the-mumbais-newest-beers-on-tap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 weird and unintentionally funny food names that will surprise you]]></title><description><![CDATA[Want to eat some Angel Hair? Or sip on a hot steaming cup of Urinal? Twitterati share pictures of weirdly named food items. Tongue firmly in cheek, here's a look at some oddly-named foods that you won't believe exist until you see the image!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So many weird food names in Canada pic.twitter.com/K8tGvA3sNH&mdash; Laura McQuillan (@mcquillanatorz) August 9, 2016&nbsp;&nbsp;I was looking for weird food names from around the world, &amp; from Australia they offered up this.<br />
I love the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/7-weird-and-unintentionally-funny-food-names-that-will-surprise-you/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2016 13:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/7-weird-and-unintentionally-funny-food-names-that-will-surprise-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 weird and most unfortunately food names that will surprise you]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Twitterati share pictures of weirdly named food items that you just won't believe it until you see it!&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;So many weird food names in Canada pic.twitter.com/K8tGvA3sNH&mdash; Laura McQuillan (@mcquillanatorz) August 9, 2016&nbsp;&nbsp;I was looking for weird food names from around the world, &amp; from Australia they offered up this.<br />
I love the choc one pic.twitter.com/U2oUr7gtL9&mdash; Shane Matthew Neave (@shane25873) June 10, 2016&nbsp;&nbsp;Oh my international food names]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/7-weird-and-most-unfortunately-food-names-that-will-surprise-you/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2016 05:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/7-weird-and-most-unfortunately-food-names-that-will-surprise-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['One dish is a paper, created using a freeze dryer, with toppings']]></title><description><![CDATA[You know what the problem with the Indian media is?&rdquo; chef Gaggan, who owns three restaurants in Bangkok &mdash; Gaggan, Meatlicious and Suhring &mdash; asks us, in reply to a question about his five-month-old daughter. &ldquo;You give more attention to my daughter Tara than to me,&rdquo; he laughs hoarsely over the phone, apologising for his sore throat.<br />
Chef Gaggan. Pic courtesy/Vasco CelioOn September 2, the 38-year-old maverick will fly to Mumbai as part of his Asia tour to host a pop-u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/one-dish-is-a-paper-created-using-a-freeze-dryer-with-toppings/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/one-dish-is-a-paper-created-using-a-freeze-dryer-with-toppings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: Chef Gaggan puts honesty on a plate]]></title><description><![CDATA[You know what the problem with the Indian media is?&rdquo; chef Gaggan, who owns three restaurants in Bangkok &mdash; Gaggan, Meatlicious and Suhring &mdash; asks us, in reply to a question about his five-month-old daughter. &ldquo;You give more attention to my daughter Tara than to me,&rdquo; he laughs hoarsely over the phone, apologising for his sore throat.<br />
Chef Gaggan. Pic courtesy/Vasco CelioOn September 2, the 38-year-old maverick will fly to Mumbai as part of his Asia tour to host a pop-u]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/interview-chef-gaggan-puts-honesty-on-a-plate/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/interview-chef-gaggan-puts-honesty-on-a-plate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Enjoy popsicles in quirky and comforting flavours]]></title><description><![CDATA[After pouring on the city incessantly all of last month, it appears the monsoon has decided to abandon us. Luckily for us, in our search for some respite from this heat-induced insanity, we found love in the form of popsicles.<br />
Paleteria offers &nbsp;both fruity and creamy popsicles. Pics/ Datta KumbharPaleteria was started by&nbsp;27-year-old Mallika Jadeja&nbsp;in February as a home-delivery service. Her sister Melanie Sawla, 24, who, until now, helped her only on weekends, will soon be joining]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-enjoy-popsicles-in-quirky-and-comforting-flavours/</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Aug 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-enjoy-popsicles-in-quirky-and-comforting-flavours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How's that! Adam Gilchrist ditches his gloves for the apron]]></title><description><![CDATA[Incidentally in a week when a film starring Brett Lee is playing at multiplexes in the city, his former teammate from the golden era is here in person. On Wednesday afternoon, as Team Australia were getting whitewashed 3-nil in the tests against Sri Lanka, their ex-captain and GOAT wicket-keeper Adam Gilchrist was busy savouring smoked butter chicken at an event at The Hive in Khar.<br />
Blame his many seasons with Kings XI Punjab, but Gilchrist loves butter chicken, and Chef Saransh GoilaIt's been o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/hows-that-adam-gilchrist-ditches-his-gloves-for-the-apron/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/hows-that-adam-gilchrist-ditches-his-gloves-for-the-apron/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get your b*** here! This Mumbai eatery will serve comfort food from US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef and restaurateur Siddharth Kashyap's new concept grew from the epiphany that men change inexplicably around a barbecue. "Men start believing that they can cook. Non-sexist men turn sexist, ordering women around," says the Napeansea Road dweller. "It somehow pulls us back to caveman times when we used to hunt and cook. My father was the lord and master of our weekend barbecues in the backyard. The high heat would burn the chicken on the outside and make it dry and chewy inside."<br />
Chef and res]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/get-your-b-here-this-mumbai-eatery-will-serve-comfort-food-from-us/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2016 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/get-your-b-here-this-mumbai-eatery-will-serve-comfort-food-from-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get your b*** here! This Mumbai eatery will serve comfort diner food from US]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef and restaurateur Siddharth Kashyap's new concept grew from the epiphany that men change inexplicably around a barbecue. "Men start believing that they can cook. Non-sexist men turn sexist, ordering women around," says the Napeansea Road dweller. "It somehow pulls us back to caveman times when we used to hunt and cook. My father was the lord and master of our weekend barbecues in the backyard. The high heat would burn the chicken on the outside and make it dry and chewy inside."<br />
Chef and res]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/get-your-b-here-this-mumbai-eatery-will-serve-comfort-diner-food-from-us/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Aug 2016 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/get-your-b-here-this-mumbai-eatery-will-serve-comfort-diner-food-from-us/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food Festival goes on the Grand Trunk Road culinary trail]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Raan-dezvous: North West Frontier<br />
The meat-laden stews and roasts of Kabul and lentil preparations of Lahore represent the frontier at the fest. Tuck into Lavand-e-Murgh (chicken in yoghurt), Qorma-e-Sabzi (spinach stew), Qorma-e-Lubia Shaljam (kidney beans), Sher Berinj (rice pudding) along with the popular Pakistani specialty Raan-e-Musallam, wherein a spice-marinated lamb leg is slow-cooked overnight.<br />
Raan-E-MussallamSome of the recommended must-tries, helmed by Peshawari chef Chattar Sin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-festival-goes-on-the-grand-trunk-road-culinary-trail/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2016 07:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-festival-goes-on-the-grand-trunk-road-culinary-trail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Savour authentic Awadhi, Mughlai cuisine at Kangan]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you seek fine dine Indian food that specializes in Awadhi, Mughlai and North West Frontier cuisine, look no further than Kangan &ndash; situated on the 18th floor of The Westin Mumbai Garden City. The stunning view of the city that never sleeps only adds to the magic.This time, I was there to check out a new menu that&rsquo;s been recently launched. This new menu is the brainchild of the very talented Chef Angad Rai, who now leads the culinary team as Chef de Cuisine. With his amazing experti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-authentic-awadhi-mughlai-cuisine-at-kangan/</link><pubDate>Sat, 20 Aug 2016 07:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-authentic-awadhi-mughlai-cuisine-at-kangan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 5 quirky bar bites you should try with your drink]]></title><description><![CDATA[Skewered eats<br />
Order a pauwa (quarter) at the bar and pair it with veg and non-veg skewers. Choose from Nimboo Achar Chicken Meatballs, Grilled Masala Omelet or Prawn Balchao-stuffed Chhota Aloo, Hari Mirch Grilled Sweet Potato, Kalee Mirch Pineapple and Cheese, and Grilled Chatpata Bhutta.AT The Bombay Canteen, Kamala Mills, Lower Parel.<br />
COST Rs 40 to Rs 60<br />
TIME 6 pm to 9 pm<br />
CALL 49666666Yucca chips<br />
These tapioca chips are served either fried or baked. Eat them with a Peruvian chilli paste dip c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-quirky-bar-bites-you-should-try-with-your-drink/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-quirky-bar-bites-you-should-try-with-your-drink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Two dessert workshops in Mumbai to sign up for]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plate like a Masterchef<br />
Learn how to plate up simple desserts so that they look like they&rsquo;re straight out of a Michelin-starred restaurant at a dessert workshop by Cordon Bleu chef, Tanvi Maniar. The workshop will cover simple, easy-to-make desserts made using available ingredients and equipment. Learn to make variations of Creme Br&ucirc;l&eacute;e, caramelise without a blowtorch, use wine glasses to make layered desserts and jazz up vanilla ice cream.ON August 20, 4 pm to 6 pm<br />
AT Craft,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-two-dessert-workshops-in-mumbai-to-sign-up-for/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2016 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-two-dessert-workshops-in-mumbai-to-sign-up-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MasterChef Vikas Khanna's restaurant Junoon bags top award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Vikas Khanna's Michelin-starred New York-based restaurant Junoon bagged a top honour for six years in a row.<br />
Vikas KhannaThe official tweet on the Junoon's Twitter handle reads, "An honor to receive a @winespectator award for the 6th consecutive year and our 2nd year being...". There's a link to their official Instagram account, where Junoon's Wine Director sommelier Michael Dolinski, is pictured holding the award in the post.&nbsp;An honor to receive a @winespectator&nbsp;award for the 6th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/masterchef-vikas-khannas-restaurant-junoon-bags-top-award/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/masterchef-vikas-khannas-restaurant-junoon-bags-top-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 3 places where you can savour the best Parsi food this Nowruz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nowruz or Navroz is the Parsi New Year, which is marked by incredible food and celebrations in all Parsi homes. For Mumbaikars, Nowruz is just another excuse to celebrate this culture and their delectable food. Special events are being organized all around, for Nowruz this year, which falls on 17th August. This year, do not miss a chance to take part in one of the following celebrations occurring all around Mumbai.1. Jumjojee &ndash; The Parsi way<br />
Authenticook&rsquo;s event specially designed fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-3-places-where-you-can-savour-the-best-parsi-food-this-nowruz/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-3-places-where-you-can-savour-the-best-parsi-food-this-nowruz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: US restaurant chain's Andheri outlet is a surefire winner!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Genuine Broaster ChickenFood:&nbsp;Good<br />
Service: Efficient<br />
Ambience: Hip'I told you not to put all the eggs in one basket,' reprimanded a mother hen to her husband in a funny sketch on a whitewashed wall while another showed a fight between the chicken and the egg where the former declared, 'I came first'. The chicken puns warmed us up to Genuine Broaster Chicken, which sprung up last week in the Seven Bungalows neighbourhood in Andheri. With a playlist populated by crowd favourites like Adele a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-us-restaurant-chains-andheri-outlet-is-a-surefire-winner/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-us-restaurant-chains-andheri-outlet-is-a-surefire-winner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: 5 things to know about Croation cuisine before attending this pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[1 With every part of the country having a distinct culinary heritage, it is no wonder that Croatian food is referred to as a cuisine of the regions. The nation&rsquo;s culinary diversity can be attributed to its central location on the map of Europe, with several culinary giants as neighbours (including those from across the Adriatic Sea). The difference in ingredients and cooking is notable between the mainland and the coast.Gnocchi with Pesto. Representation pic2 The cuisine can be divided by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-things-to-know-about-croation-cuisine-before-attending-this-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-things-to-know-about-croation-cuisine-before-attending-this-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[These bar accessories are sure to up the fun quotient at your house parties]]></title><description><![CDATA[Go retro<br />
The retro liquor dispenser is sure to be an instant conversation starter! Featuring a unique design that looks like an old-fashioned gas pump, the Gas Pump Liquor comes with a see-through plastic reservoir with measurements to monitor drink levels. Pump up to one litre of your favorite drink and fire the Wild West style pistol.LOG ON TO Giftease.com<br />
COST Rs 1,999Crazy coasters<br />
While board games are part of most drinking holes in the city, why should you miss the fun when you bring the b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/these-bar-accessories-are-sure-to-up-the-fun-quotient-at-your-house-parties/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2016 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/these-bar-accessories-are-sure-to-up-the-fun-quotient-at-your-house-parties/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Meraki - A slice of the hills at Bandra-based pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meraki pronounced &lsquo;May-rah-kee&rsquo; means the soul or love that is put into something, an essence of the artist that goes into his/ her creation. And that is exactly what two girls from the hills have managed to make their audience feel. Pooja Pangtey and Teiskhem (Tei) Lynrah are dishing out some delicious food using indigenous ingredients that they bring back every time they travel home. Meraki is out there for all of us to experience as and when we taste their love for the cuisine tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-meraki-a-slice-of-the-hills-at-bandra-based-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2016 08:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-meraki-a-slice-of-the-hills-at-bandra-based-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sip on a green cocktail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever thought a cocktail drink would have vegetables in it? At KOKO, the Green Maozi has broccoli as its main ingredient.The drink is a bittersweet combination of vodka, broccoli, orange, lime, white chocolate and egg white.The Asian gastro-pub&rsquo;s collaboration with UK-based mixologist Dimi Lezinska has resulted in interesting ingredients finding their way into drinks,&nbsp;from matcha and kahwa tea to even parmesan.One Caponata to go<br />
If you work in Colaba or Fort area and are looking for ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sip-on-a-green-cocktail/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2016 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sip-on-a-green-cocktail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Bandra store offers tasty Turkish treats]]></title><description><![CDATA[We found a new date place, and no, it doesn&rsquo;t serve cupcakes or wine.But, wait another week and you can find Turkish coffee to go with your baklava or biryani-flavoured almonds to satiate your midnight cravings.<br />
Inside Levantine&rsquo;s display case sit lemon peel dates in spoonsLevantine is a two-week old store selling Middle Eastern delicacies including plain and stuffed dates, flavoured cashewnuts and almonds, dried fruit energy bars, and baklava.We enter the gold-and-black storefront a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-store-offers-tasty-turkish-treats/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-store-offers-tasty-turkish-treats/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Guide: A Harry Potter brunch with Indian food on the menu?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was an event that suited both children and adults. Everyone sported the lightning scar on their forehead, while wizards aka waiters trotted around with pointed witch hats and black capes. The flags of Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Slytherin and Ravenclaw houses fluttered around the tables.Also read - Mumbai food: Eat Harry Potter-inspired dishes at this weekend brunch<br />
A replica of the Hogwarts castle. Pics Prabhanjan DhanuAt the Harry Potter brunch at Courtyard by Marriott, being fans of the boy wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-guide-a-harry-potter-brunch-with-indian-food-on-the-menu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2016 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-guide-a-harry-potter-brunch-with-indian-food-on-the-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Meraki - A slice of the hills in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meraki pronounced &lsquo;May-rah-kee&rsquo; means the soul or love that is put into something, an essence of the artist that goes into his/ her creation. And that is exactly what two girls from the hills have managed to make their audience feel. Pooja Pangtey and Teiskhem (Tei) Lynrah are dishing out some delicious food using indigenous ingredients that they bring back every time they travel home. Meraki is out there for all of us to experience as and when we taste their love for the cuisine tha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-meraki-a-slice-of-the-hills-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2016 07:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-meraki-a-slice-of-the-hills-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Parel takeaway offers Chinese food in generous portions]]></title><description><![CDATA[There's a reason we love Indian Chinese food &mdash; it's greasy, filling and light on the pocket. Xiang, a month-old delivery service in Parel, ticked all these boxes.<br />
Kung Pao ChickenLocated in Parel village, the eatery has an extensive menu comprising the usual salads, soups, appetisers, rice, noodles, and desserts. What caught our eye was the portion sizes mentioned &mdash; starting with 500 ml and going right up to 1,000 ml!On a rainy afternoon, we ordered a lunch feast over the phone. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-parel-takeaway-offers-chinese-food-in-generous-portions/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-parel-takeaway-offers-chinese-food-in-generous-portions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Fatty Bao's big, fat anniversary celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[The city&rsquo;s Asian gastro-bar, Fatty Bao, will celebrate their first anniversary with a week-long celebration of food and cocktails inspired by East and South-East Asian cuisine. Fatty&rsquo;s Travel Tales will feature dishes from Singapore, Seoul and Hanoi.<br />
Rainbow CakeSample Korean-inspired Kimchi Fries baked with cheese, Lo Bak Go &mdash; radish cake with wild mushrooms from Hong Kong, Cheung Fung &mdash; rice dumplings in yellow curry , Japanese Carbon Tiger Prawn Tempura served with Yuz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fatty-baos-big-fat-anniversary-celebration/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2016 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-fatty-baos-big-fat-anniversary-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is food writer Kornelia Santoro's simple mantra for happiness?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's no longer amusing to see people splurge huge amounts of money to 'be happy'. From workshops, therapy sessions to wellness programmes, everyone appears to be promising the ultimate guide to staying upbeat and positive. But, what if the key to happiness was in your own home &mdash; in your kitchen, in fact.<br />
Despite battling anorexia nervosa in her youth, 54-year-old Kornelia Santoro says she always loved foodAt least, Goa-based Bavarian cookbook author Kornelia Santoro's new collection of rec]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/what-is-food-writer-kornelia-santoros-simple-mantra-for-happiness/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2016 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/what-is-food-writer-kornelia-santoros-simple-mantra-for-happiness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai bars experiment with alcohol that's brewed for days]]></title><description><![CDATA[The perfect cocktail is all about getting the balance right, Bastian's bar manager Ashitosh Narayanan tells us. "Right from the syrups, to the kind of alcohol, the bitters and sweeteners, and garnishes used, everything matters," he says. He explains that while a cocktail can be put together within a few minutes, what is time-consuming is getting other ingredients in order.At Bastian, Narayanan and his team use only in-house syrups. "And that takes a lot of time. Be it basic sugar or flavoured sy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-bars-experiment-with-alcohol-thats-brewed-for-days/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2016 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-bars-experiment-with-alcohol-thats-brewed-for-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How old is your drink?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The perfect cocktail is all about getting the balance right, Bastian's bar manager Ashitosh Narayanan tells us. "Right from the syrups, to the kind of alcohol, the bitters and sweeteners, and garnishes used, everything matters," he says. He explains that while a cocktail can be put together within a few minutes, what is time-consuming is getting other ingredients in order.At Bastian, Narayanan and his team use only in-house syrups. "And that takes a lot of time. Be it basic sugar or flavoured sy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/how-old-is-your-drink/</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Aug 2016 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/how-old-is-your-drink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Is this new burger eatery in Lower Parel worth a visit? Find out]]></title><description><![CDATA[A cosy corner located on the ground floor of a skyscraper on the bustling Senapati Bapat Marg dotted with mills and towers, Three Chicks &amp; A Bear lured us with its cute name and cheery vibe. Launched by the team behind Theobroma (which also shares space with the outlet), the spacious, high-ceiling-ed, white-and-blue eatery, with sunlight streaming in from its French windows, derives its name from Theo&rsquo;s flagbearer, Kainaz Messman Harchandrai&rsquo;s family.<br />
Israeli Salted Tenderloin Bu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-is-this-new-burger-eatery-in-lower-parel-worth-a-visit-find-out/</link><pubDate>Sat, 13 Aug 2016 08:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-is-this-new-burger-eatery-in-lower-parel-worth-a-visit-find-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: 4 Parsi chefs ready to bust cuisine myths for Parsi New Year]]></title><description><![CDATA["The biggest stereotype about Parsis is that we eat only Dhansak," confesses the affable 29-year-old Perzen Patel a.k.a the Bawi Bride, as 62-year-old banker-turned-entrepreneur and home chef Katy Billimoria laughs, "Oh yes, one Sunday, Dhansak and the next Sunday, Prawn Curry and Rice." Kainaz Contractor, the cherubic Delhi-based owner of Rustom's Parsi Bhonu (a restaurant named after her father, a naval officer who bears no resemblance to the new Akshay Kumar-starrer) joins in, "The motivation]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-4-parsi-chefs-ready-to-bust-cuisine-myths-for-parsi-new-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-4-parsi-chefs-ready-to-bust-cuisine-myths-for-parsi-new-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to grow your food business]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you make the best butter chicken in the country? Or can you give a modern twist to a traditional fish curry?&nbsp;If home cooking is a passion that you wish to turn into a career, get some tips at the Home Chef Matters event, this Tuesday.<br />
Kunal VijaykarThe event is being organised by The Food Bloggers Association of India (FBAI) with food platform Vikhroli Cucina. "Everyone is doing things at a micro level &mdash; through home deliveries, tying up with hotels or food delivery services or by]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/how-to-grow-your-food-business/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Aug 2016 04:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/how-to-grow-your-food-business/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Shamiana at Taj Mahal Palace Hotel gets a makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost every little nook and corner at the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel in Colaba has a whiff of nostalgia attached to it. When we heard earlier last week that the Shamiana was to be re-launched in a new avatar, we had mixed feelings. It reminded us of the good&rsquo; ole days when nights at a SoBo pub would end at the quiet restaurant located at the left side of the large lobby.<br />
Baked Almond CakeNot being able to afford much else with our pocket money, a pot of steaming tea and a tall glass of cold c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-shamiana-at-taj-mahal-palace-hotel-gets-a-makeover/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Aug 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-shamiana-at-taj-mahal-palace-hotel-gets-a-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Eat Harry Potter-inspired dishes at this weekend brunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[If You've salivated while reading about the lavish meals that Harry Potter enjoyed in the Great Hall at Hogwarts or the pints of Butterbeer he guzzled in Hogsmeade, here's your chance to relive the fantasy.<br />
Golden SnitchThis weekend, attend an official Harry Potter brunch (in association with Warner Bros Entertainment), featuring over a hundred dishes inspired by the JK Rowling series.Recreating the magical world, the venue will feature a long Gryffindor table, a mess-style community dining tabl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-eat-harry-potter-inspired-dishes-at-this-weekend-brunch/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2016 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-eat-harry-potter-inspired-dishes-at-this-weekend-brunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Chef at Vikas Khanna's restaurant wins US reality show]]></title><description><![CDATA['You know the rules. Three rounds, mandatory mystery ingredients. If your dish doesn't cut it, you will be chopped.' You've heard this on reality-based cooking television game show series, Chopped, where each week, four chefs take the pressure test for $10,000. On the episode that aired on August 9, Aarthi Sampath, chef de cuisine at Vikas Khanna's Junoon restaurant in New York cooked it off to the finish.<br />
Aarthi SampathHooked on to the show as a collegian, thanks to her roommate, the show seeme]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-chef-at-vikas-khannas-restaurant-wins-us-reality-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Aug 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-chef-at-vikas-khannas-restaurant-wins-us-reality-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now order food, book a table with Google Search]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Delhi: Technology giant Google India has announced a new feature in its Search app that will let users order lunch, dinner as well as book a table at their favourite restaurant, directly from the results page."From today, when people search for a nearby restaurants on their phone, they'll see an option to place an order in the search results,&rdquo; Google revealed in a blogpost on Tuesday."One just needs to tap that and choose the favourite delivery service like Zomato or Swiggy," the post]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/now-order-food-book-a-table-with-google-search/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2016 13:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/now-order-food-book-a-table-with-google-search/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[American university install's country's first-ever pizza ATM]]></title><description><![CDATA[A university in Cincinnati Ohio has introduced America to its first-ever pizza ATM machine.Guys, the stories are true! Xavier now has North America's first Pizza ATM and we got it j&hellip; https://t.co/oVJlzHXjsv pic.twitter.com/mbTvsQQmpz&mdash; Xavier Admissions (@XUAdmissions) August 5, 2016Although Pizza ATMs have been relatively common in Europe since the past 13 years, this is a first of its kind fast food experience for Americans.A medium-sized pizza costs between USD 9 to 10 depending o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/american-university-installs-countrys-first-ever-pizza-atm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/american-university-installs-countrys-first-ever-pizza-atm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[US university install's country's first-ever pizza ATM]]></title><description><![CDATA[A university in Cincinnati Ohio has introduced America to its first-ever pizza ATM machine.Guys, the stories are true! Xavier now has North America's first Pizza ATM and we got it j&hellip; https://t.co/oVJlzHXjsv pic.twitter.com/mbTvsQQmpz&mdash; Xavier Admissions (@XUAdmissions) August 5, 2016Although Pizza ATMs have been relatively common in Europe since the past 13 years, this is a first of its kind fast food experience for Americans.A medium-sized pizza costs between USD 9 to 10 depending o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/us-university-installs-countrys-first-ever-pizza-atm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2016 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/us-university-installs-countrys-first-ever-pizza-atm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA['I believe Indians love our cuisine after theirs']]></title><description><![CDATA["Every day, I would pound curry pastes. The first dish I made was Steamed Fish With Red Curry Paste in a banana leaf," recounts renowned Thai chef Nooror Somany Steppe, who discovered her love for cooking at the age of 11. "In school, we had to choose either cooking or knitting. I chose cooking. It taught me teamwork with my school friends and we had a lot of fun. I still remember I made Red Chicken Curry With Bamboo Shoots as one of the dishes," recollects the chef, who went on to set up the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/i-believe-indians-love-our-cuisine-after-theirs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2016 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/i-believe-indians-love-our-cuisine-after-theirs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nooror Somany Steppe: I believe Indians love our cuisine after theirs]]></title><description><![CDATA["Every day, I would pound curry pastes. The first dish I made was Steamed Fish With Red Curry Paste in a banana leaf," recounts renowned Thai chef Nooror Somany Steppe, who discovered her love for cooking at the age of 11. "In school, we had to choose either cooking or knitting. I chose cooking. It taught me teamwork with my school friends and we had a lot of fun. I still remember I made Red Chicken Curry With Bamboo Shoots as one of the dishes," recollects the chef, who went on to set up the f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/nooror-somany-steppe-i-believe-indians-love-our-cuisine-after-theirs/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2016 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/nooror-somany-steppe-i-believe-indians-love-our-cuisine-after-theirs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Italian flavours on Mahim's streets]]></title><description><![CDATA[The popular khau galli, which runs from Midland restaurant on Mahim&rsquo;s LJ Road to Makhdoom Ali Shah dargah, has been dominated for decades by stalls hawking gooey khichda, traditional sherbet, sheera-paratha, khiri and seekh kebabs and piquant chana-batata.Today, the street has twice the number of stalls, and almost all now sell a baked flatbread, topped with chutney, cabbage, chicken, a sprinkle of processed cheese and dollops of mayonnaise. They call it a pizza.The 'pizza' kiosks, often a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-italian-flavours-on-mahims-streets/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-italian-flavours-on-mahims-streets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gold from the ocean]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you hail from a family of voracious pescatarians, you would be prepared for most things that come from the sea. But, while you might have savoured catfish roe or tuna tartare, the sight of raw uni takes some getting used to.We are slightly perplexed, therefore, when Chef Swapnil Doiphode brings out a tray of uni at Yuuka by Ting Yen. We are on the 37th floor of St Regis, Lower Parel, with the Mumbai coastline flung ahead of us, but all we can look at are the close rows of uni sitting on the t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/gold-from-the-ocean/</link><pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2016 04:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/gold-from-the-ocean/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Did Jamie's Pizzeria live up to its hype?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jamie's Pizzeria<br />
Food: Average<br />
Service: Efficient<br />
Ambience: Cheery<br />
Chicken &amp; Mushroom Lasagne. Pics/Sneha Kharabe<br />
A large grey-and-yellow mural mashing in Mumbai landmarks greeted us as we stepped into a packed Jamie's Pizzeria at a mall in Lower Parel on a weeknight. We gave them a miss and locked our eyes with the British blue-eyed chef, Jamie Oliver &mdash; the mastermind of the pizzeria chain that's already made in-roads in New Delhi &mdash; who showed us how to roll a pasta sheet and b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-did-jamies-pizzeria-live-up-to-its-hype/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-did-jamies-pizzeria-live-up-to-its-hype/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Authentic traditional cuisines to try at 2 pop-ups]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; While they are generalised as Sindhis, Mumbai is home to 2,500 residents who belong to the Bhagnari community, a distinct sub-caste of the Sindhis. One of them is Priya Jham, whose parents migrated to Mumbai from Karachi post-Partition. Over 27 years back, the 53-year-old chef, based in Mahim, started a catering company offering her community&rsquo;s cuisine, which she now runs under Kitchens By Priya Jham with help from her son and bakery chef, Amit. This weekend, she will offer a Bhagna]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-authentic-traditional-cuisines-to-try-at-2-pop-ups/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-authentic-traditional-cuisines-to-try-at-2-pop-ups/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eat, explore and exhale in Bandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; Skipping popular Bandra eateries to sample Potato Chops, Eggplant Pickle or Ash Wednesday PanRolls from resident East Indian caterers could make for an interesting weekend plan. A food walk organised by Wandering Foodie takes you through Chapel Road and Bazaar Road to explore four quaint eateries &mdash; Lydia&rsquo;s Snacks Corner, Olly&rsquo;s Corner, Lourdes Fast Food and Kalpana Snacks Mart. &ldquo;You won&rsquo;t find these eateries on Zomato. They serve typical East Indian cuisine t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/eat-explore-and-exhale-in-bandra/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Aug 2016 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/eat-explore-and-exhale-in-bandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: There is vodka in my jelly]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; Have you ever sipped on vodka in a jelly or tequila in a ginger broth? If not, savour the unique combinations tonight at Indigo Deli, which has rolled out a chef&rsquo;s table with an alcohol-infused menu. &ldquo;The pairing was a challenge as we wanted to ensure its appeal to all diners. We try and stick to the basics and use seasonal ingredients,&rdquo; says executive chef Amit Bajaj, who has helmed the menu, featuring over 13 options including soups, appetisers, mains and desserts.<br />
San]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-there-is-vodka-in-my-jelly/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2016 09:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-there-is-vodka-in-my-jelly/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[One cannot help but #getcrabby at Chef Kelvin Cheung's new offering]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chef Kelvin Cheung is no stranger to the discerning food enthusiasts of Mumbai. Since the day he shifted to Mumbai in 2012, the chef has been showing us the best that the city has wanted and deserves. After Ellipsis and One street over, Bastian is the latest joint that would be recognized by the talented and brilliant cook.<br />
Singapore Chilli CrabBastian opened about a couple of months back on the busy Bandra linking road, and since then we have been wanting to give this new seafood place a visit.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/one-cannot-help-but-getcrabby-at-chef-kelvin-cheungs-new-offering/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2016 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/one-cannot-help-but-getcrabby-at-chef-kelvin-cheungs-new-offering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Andheri bar and kitchen offers interesting menu, ambience]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mirabella Bar &amp; Kitchen<br />
Food: Good<br />
Service: Quick<br />
Ambience: Charming<br />
Vegan Bruschetta Omlette.<br />
We made the mistake of not making a reservation on a Saturday night at Mirabella, the newest entrant on Andheri's party circuit. The result? We were told to wait at the bar and they weren't sure they could give us a table at all! The bar is an enclosed space (unlike the rest of the area) with a dance floor and loud music. About 20 minutes and after much cajoling, we managed a table in the roomy al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-bar-and-kitchen-offers-interesting-menu-ambience/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-bar-and-kitchen-offers-interesting-menu-ambience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trip on food with a boozy twist at Indigo Deli's alcohol-infused menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; Have you ever sipped on vodka in a jelly or tequila in a ginger broth? If not, savour the unique combinations tonight at Indigo Deli, which has rolled out a chef&rsquo;s table with an alcohol-infused menu. &ldquo;The pairing was a challenge as we wanted to ensure its appeal to all diners. We try and stick to the basics and use seasonal ingredients,&rdquo; says executive chef Amit Bajaj, who has helmed the menu, featuring over 13 options including soups, appetisers, mains and desserts.<br />
San]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/trip-on-food-with-a-boozy-twist-at-indigo-delis-alcohol-infused-menu/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2016 04:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/trip-on-food-with-a-boozy-twist-at-indigo-delis-alcohol-infused-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Finding #Coffee in #CuttingChai City]]></title><description><![CDATA[My quest for good Coffee, in this Tea drinking city, has seen me go through several cups. More bad ones than good. I realized that there was very little of the good brew out there. Those who are addicted to Coffee, will know how disturbing a mediocre or bad cup of coffee can be, and also know the sheer bliss of the perfect Cup.While a lot of factors contribute to that perfect cup, ranging from the quality of beans, freshness of milk, mood of the barista and so many other variables like these. Wh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-finding-coffee-in-cuttingchai-city/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2016 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-finding-coffee-in-cuttingchai-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: A cafe with good food and a great view at Shivaji Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cafe Trofima<br />
Food: Good<br />
Service: Quick<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ambience: CosyWhen we mentioned name of a new eatery at Shivaji Park, a colleague warned about the area throwing up "mostly flops." So, when we headed to Cafe Trofima, our hopes were not too high. After all, every new place starts in the area because something else has shut.Also read: Shivaji Park's Open House Cafe and Bar is the perfect han]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-cafe-with-good-food-and-a-great-view-at-shivaji-park/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-cafe-with-good-food-and-a-great-view-at-shivaji-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A festival is brewing on International Beer Day!]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;If you haven't tried craft beer or wish to know a stout from a porter, then sign up for the debut edition of The Craft Beer Weekender. Celebrating International Beer Day (August 5), the two-day festival will see participation from six breweries &mdash; Gateway Brewing Company, Doolally Taproom, White Owl Brewery, Independence Brewing Company, Effingut Brewerkz, and Brewbot Eatery and Pub Brewery (also, the host for the event). &ldquo;The festival is our stand to showcase the love for craft]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-festival-is-brewing-on-international-beer-day/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Aug 2016 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-festival-is-brewing-on-international-beer-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Taste the hybrid roll of Sushi-Burrito mash-up at Shiro's in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've all had cravings for sushi and burritos, but mostly separately. So, when news got around that chef Rahul Hajarnavis of Shiro's in Worli, has decided to bring home the international concept of sushirrito &mdash; an innovative combination of sushi and burrito in Asian flavours &mdash; the temptation was too much to resist. The sushirrito follows the same principles of a sushi &mdash; a nori sheet is placed on a bamboo roller (makisu), vinegared rice is spread on the nori and stuffed with fil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/taste-the-hybrid-roll-of-sushi-burrito-mash-up-at-shiros-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2016 04:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/taste-the-hybrid-roll-of-sushi-burrito-mash-up-at-shiros-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three-year-old Daria Bedi mixes and bakes in her new cooking show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Precocious Daria Bedi is only three years old. But, she has an opinion about everything &mdash; "No, this doll doesn&rsquo;t look like a mini Barbie. It's Princess Sophia"; "no, this is not a pony, it&rsquo;s a unicorn"; "no, I don't want to eat this cake, I want another surprise&rdquo;. She often also stomps her feet and thumps her fist on the table. But, when she is calm and knows there is a reward waiting, she smiles adorably, her rosy cheeks beaming.<br />
Three-year-old Daria Bedi&rsquo;s love fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/three-year-old-daria-bedi-mixes-and-bakes-in-her-new-cooking-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2016 03:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/three-year-old-daria-bedi-mixes-and-bakes-in-her-new-cooking-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrated chef Ananda Solomon to take his last order at Taj's Thai Pavilion]]></title><description><![CDATA[We reavh Taj Vivanta, at Cuffe Parade, 20 minutes before time. We take a seat in one of the midnight blue sofas at the lobby opposite the carved wooden door that leads to Thai Pavilion. Here, we spot chef Ananda Solomon&rsquo;s towering figure step in and out, doling out instructions and chatting up with the staff.&nbsp;At 4 pm sharp, we step up and introduce ourselves and he breaks into a smile. He ushers us into the restaurant that he launched 24 years ago, changing the perception that Indians]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/celebrated-chef-ananda-solomon-to-take-his-last-order-at-tajs-thai-pavilion/</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 Jul 2016 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/celebrated-chef-ananda-solomon-to-take-his-last-order-at-tajs-thai-pavilion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Six places to head to for your 3 am breakfast binge]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chembur's earliest riser<br />
If you happen to be passing by Chembur by 4.30 am, and catch a whiff of some freshly cooked South Indian fare, chances are that it (the aroma) is emanating from Ravindra Gowda's makeshift setup outside Chembur railway station.<br />
Groups throng the stall; the File Pics, Sameer MarkandeThe man serves a fresh variety of Poha, Idli, Upma, and Dosa.All of it whipped up in the early hours of the morning. His simple but delicious delicacies are polished off by 5.15 am.Who: Ravindr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-six-places-to-head-to-for-your-3-am-breakfast-binge/</link><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jul 2016 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-six-places-to-head-to-for-your-3-am-breakfast-binge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Relish batata vadas, misal pav at this famous Dadar eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;On a rainy evening, we navigate through a crowded flower market near Dadar station and make our way to Mama Kane&rsquo;s Swatcha Upahar Griha, located under the bustling flyover. The modest but roomy vegetarian eatery, serving Maharashtrian snack and lunch options is dotted with patrons, chatting over a cup of tea and piping hot Potato Vadas, a star on the menu, served with a dry garlic chutney.<br />
Misal PavThe size of the vada astounds us. Unlike other joints where the batata vada can easily]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-relish-batata-vadas-misal-pav-at-this-famous-dadar-eatery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2016 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-relish-batata-vadas-misal-pav-at-this-famous-dadar-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrity chef Jamie Oliver is ready to open his pizzeria in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[Q. What special flavours have you designed for India?<br />
A. I&rsquo;m proud of the Paneer Picante. We found a wonderful supplier of this beautiful fresh cheese and the flavours are just incredible &mdash; the spicy paneer and silky mozzarella are a fusion of India and Italy in my mind.Q. What&rsquo;s your favourite pizza flavour?<br />
A. Anything with a bit of chilli gets my vote.Q. What&rsquo;s trending with the pizza?<br />
A. Pizza is the odd one out when it comes to food trends, because the staple topping]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/celebrity-chef-jamie-oliver-is-ready-to-open-his-pizzeria-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2016 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/celebrity-chef-jamie-oliver-is-ready-to-open-his-pizzeria-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's cooking in Mumbai?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Highway dhaba fare<br />
12 noon to 3 pm, 7 pm to 11 pm Indulge in a heady Food Highway NH1 Festival that will celebrate rich flavours from Punjab. The festival picks the best dishes from Delhi to Amritsar sourced from recipes of Punjab&rsquo;s dhabas. From Langarwali Dali to non-veggie delights like Jalandari Meat (in pic), it&rsquo;s all for the taking.Till August 15<br />
At All Copper Chimney outlets<br />
Log on to www.copperchimney.com<br />
Some more cupcakes!<br />
10 am to 11.30pm Get a sweet head rush as another cu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/whats-cooking-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jul 2016 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/whats-cooking-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai monsoon food special: 15 Days of Fryday menu at Monkey Bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[The monsoons are indeed here and I don't think there's a better way to either fight the rainy blues (if you are one of those) or celebrate this glorious season (if you love it like me) than with some garma-garam fried foods along with some chilled from the outside while warm from the inside rum induced cocktails.Considering the expectation, Monkey Bar has a limited edition menu called '15 Days of Fryday' for the monsoons. Available till the 5th of August, the menu consists of some of the most fa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-monsoon-food-special-15-days-of-fryday-menu-at-monkey-bar/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2016 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-monsoon-food-special-15-days-of-fryday-menu-at-monkey-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: In the business of bhujia-making]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ubiquitous presence of Haldiram as different crunchy snack options often lulls into not realising how big this food empire is. To put things in perspective it can be mentioned that it is India&rsquo;s biggest brand name in the packaged food industry and is exported to over a hundred countries.<br />
Haldiram, the only picture available of him is a portrait&nbsp;The fascinating part is that the beginning of this empire was a humble one that started in a market of Bikaner. But that was over a hundre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-in-the-business-of-bhujia-making/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2016 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-in-the-business-of-bhujia-making/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Haldiram - the brand leader in Indian snacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ubiquitous presence of Haldiram as different crunchy snack options often lulls into not realising how big this food empire is. To put things in perspective it can be mentioned that it is India&rsquo;s biggest brand name in the packaged food industry and is exported to over a hundred countries.<br />
Haldiram, the only picture available of him is a portrait&nbsp;The fascinating part is that the beginning of this empire was a humble one that started in a market of Bikaner. But that was over a hundre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-haldiram-the-brand-leader-in-indian-snacks/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2016 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-haldiram-the-brand-leader-in-indian-snacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Health junkies get a new hub in Bandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sequel<br />
Food: Healthy<br />
Service: Friendly<br />
Ambiance: WarmSaffron Infused Almond MilkThe view from the outside pleased us in a flash. White walls with polished wood furniture and Ikkat cushions dotted the space as smooth Jazz notes played in the background; Sequel Bistro and Juice Bar made for an ideal place to chill on a quiet evening. It&rsquo;s run by Vanika Choudhary, who was perched on a barstool and was tucking into her creations from a bowl. As we stepped in and checked the menu, we asked for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-health-junkies-get-a-new-hub-in-bandra/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-health-junkies-get-a-new-hub-in-bandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Health junkies get a new bistro and juice bar in Bandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sequel<br />
Food: Healthy<br />
Service: Friendly<br />
Ambiance: WarmSaffron Infused Almond MilkThe view from the outside pleased us in a flash. White walls with polished wood furniture and Ikkat cushions dotted the space as smooth Jazz notes played in the background; Sequel Bistro and Juice Bar made for an ideal place to chill on a quiet evening. It&rsquo;s run by Vanika Choudhary, who was perched on a barstool and was tucking into her creations from a bowl. As we stepped in and checked the menu, we asked for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-health-junkies-get-a-new-bistro-and-juice-bar-in-bandra/</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-health-junkies-get-a-new-bistro-and-juice-bar-in-bandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shop: Mind it! Cook like the Thalaiva]]></title><description><![CDATA[11 am to 9 pm: As Kabali breaks BO records, there&rsquo;s more Rajini mania coming up. Fans can now turn super cooks with his face painted on an apron. The cotton apron has been printed using azo-free dyes and is completely bio-degradable.At Eco Corner, shop S64 B, second floor, North Phase, R City Mall, Ghatkopar (W).<br />
Call 25189280]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/shop-mind-it-cook-like-the-thalaiva/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2016 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/shop-mind-it-cook-like-the-thalaiva/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 3 new menus to order from]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Dim sum, and some more<br />
12 pm to 3:30 pm and 7.30 pm to 1.30 am Try the Thai Spiced Chicken Dim sum, Oriental Spiced-Lamb and Cheese dim sum or experiment with the South East Asian 5 Type Mushroom Bites. If drinking, try a concoction of sake and beer served as a cocktail called the Sake Bomb.<br />
Till August 31 At Nom Nom, ground floor, Delux Mahal Building, Pali Hill, Bandra (W).Call 39967493Nibbles for a rainy day<br />
12.30 pm to 1 am Tuck into Mix Veg Pakodas (cauliflower, broccoli and carrot),]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-3-new-menus-to-order-from/</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2016 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-3-new-menus-to-order-from/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: New website offers nutritious meals at your doorstep]]></title><description><![CDATA[The first few questions are a breeze: Name, age, height? Then comes the storm. Weight, how often do you exercise? Eating and drinking habits?<br />
(From left) Paneer Burger Kebab; Paneer Ludhianvi Kebab. Pics/Sneha KharabeNutritionist Gaurav Sharma is all of 23 and loves the dead-lift workout. He also knows your weaknesses, as he feeds the answers to his KYC (know your customer) questionnaire on his Mac Air, ensuring that we have recent blood reports to tally&nbsp;our claims.<br />
(Left) Chicken Sandwich]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-website-offers-nutritious-meals-at-your-doorstep/</link><pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-website-offers-nutritious-meals-at-your-doorstep/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore the world of Australian food through 'tweedeos']]></title><description><![CDATA[Indigenous foods and unique ingredients of Australia can now be explored in India, thanks to the efforts of master chef Ranveer Brar aided by rapid proliferation of social media.Brar has brought across to food aficionados the Australian farms, markets, vineyards and gastronomy stories through short&nbsp;videos on popular social networking site Twitter. These videos, called the 'Tweedeos', provide a glimpse into the delicious diversity of cuisine in the island-continent."The fact that Australia h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/explore-the-world-of-australian-food-through-tweedeos/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2016 13:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/explore-the-world-of-australian-food-through-tweedeos/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The chemistry of pastries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eighteen professional chefs from India huddle around pastry genius Eric Perez as he empties a tray of ice on a tabletop. "If he pours chocolate on it, it will condense due to water from the melting ice," Chef Anees Khan, founder of Bandra&rsquo;s Star Anise Bakery and a participant at the four-day baking programme at Macaron Pastry Training Centre in Bangkok, thinks to himself.<br />
Chef Anees Khan, founder of Bandra&rsquo;s Star Anise Bakery, learnt the science behind timing, temperature and measure]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-chemistry-of-pastries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2016 06:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/the-chemistry-of-pastries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colaba's oldest eatery serving Mumbai fare? Check it out yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is one those stories meant to be a newsbreak. It turned into a non-story, transformed into a review, and is now 'just a few stray thoughts'.<br />
Baba Ling, proprietor of Colaba&rsquo;s Ling&rsquo;s Pavilion, inherited the Oriental eatery business from his father, who ran another eatery one lane away. File PicTwo months ago, when this paper inquired with the Ling&rsquo;s, owners of Colaba&rsquo;s most loved Chinese eatery, if they had introduced missal pav on their menu, they said no. We dropped]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/colabas-oldest-eatery-serving-mumbai-fare-check-it-out-yourself/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2016 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/colabas-oldest-eatery-serving-mumbai-fare-check-it-out-yourself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Colaba's oldest Chinese eatery serving Mumbai fare? Check it out yourself]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is one those stories meant to be a newsbreak. It turned into a non-story, transformed into a review, and is now 'just a few stray thoughts'.<br />
Baba Ling, proprietor of Colaba&rsquo;s Ling&rsquo;s Pavilion, inherited the Oriental eatery business from his father, who ran another eatery one lane away. File PicTwo months ago, when this paper inquired with the Ling&rsquo;s, owners of Colaba&rsquo;s most loved Chinese eatery, if they had introduced missal pav on their menu, they said no. We dropped]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/colabas-oldest-chinese-eatery-serving-mumbai-fare-check-it-out-yourself/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2016 06:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/colabas-oldest-chinese-eatery-serving-mumbai-fare-check-it-out-yourself/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This story of hearing and speech impaired couple's 'delicious' story will give you hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[By the time we arrive at Pooja and Omkar Joshi&rsquo;s apartment in Chandanwadi, Thane, the sun has already hit the half-way mark in the sky. The couple has just wrapped up the morning&rsquo;s tiffin orders. But, the aroma of sheera lingers in the kitchen. A white board that hangs on the wall of the spacious room lists the number of orders for poha, upma and puran poli for the day, so we know exactly what we missed.<br />
Omkar and Pooja Joshi prepare polis (dosa) at their Thane home. Pics/Sameer Mark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-story-of-hearing-and-speech-impaired-couples-delicious-story-will-give-you-hope/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2016 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-story-of-hearing-and-speech-impaired-couples-delicious-story-will-give-you-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This story of hearing and speech impaired couple's 'delicious' story will gibe you hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[By the time we arrive at Pooja and Omkar Joshi&rsquo;s apartment in Chandanwadi, Thane, the sun has already hit the half-way mark in the sky. The couple has just wrapped up the morning&rsquo;s tiffin orders. But, the aroma of sheera lingers in the kitchen. A white board that hangs on the wall of the spacious room lists the number of orders for poha, upma and puran poli for the day, so we know exactly what we missed.<br />
Omkar and Pooja Joshi prepare polis (dosa) at their Thane home. Pics/Sameer Mark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-story-of-hearing-and-speech-impaired-couples-delicious-story-will-gibe-you-hope/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2016 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-story-of-hearing-and-speech-impaired-couples-delicious-story-will-gibe-you-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[This 'delicious' story of hearing and speech impaired couple will give you hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[By the time we arrive at Pooja and Omkar Joshi&rsquo;s apartment in Chandanwadi, Thane, the sun has already hit the half-way mark in the sky. The couple has just wrapped up the morning&rsquo;s tiffin orders. But, the aroma of sheera lingers in the kitchen. A white board that hangs on the wall of the spacious room lists the number of orders for poha, upma and puran poli for the day, so we know exactly what we missed.<br />
Omkar and Pooja Joshi prepare polis (dosa) at their Thane home. Pics/Sameer Mark]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-delicious-story-of-hearing-and-speech-impaired-couple-will-give-you-hope/</link><pubDate>Sun, 24 Jul 2016 06:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/this-delicious-story-of-hearing-and-speech-impaired-couple-will-give-you-hope/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: The takeaway just got a makeover]]></title><description><![CDATA[Patel building comes across as just another nondescript location near Lower Parel railway station, in the lane leading to the Mathuradas Mills Compound. However, its ground floor has been buzzing with activity over the last few months. Work begins at 10 am when the staff arrives. By 10.30 am, a delivery van begins unloading carefully marked food containers and packets. Around 11 am, the staff, most of them now dressed in kitchen attire and protective caps, gear to take orders for three takeaway]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-takeaway-just-got-a-makeover/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2016 04:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-takeaway-just-got-a-makeover/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cafe Mangii's new menu is worthy of the patronage of Mumbai food lovers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sophia Bush, when asked about her figure had once famously exclaimed &ldquo;Life is too short, and I&rsquo;m Italian. I&rsquo;d much rather eat pasta and drink wine than be a size 0.&rdquo; I cannot help but agree with her, because whenever it occurs that a good wine is paired with good Italian food, magic happens.This Wednesday, the 20th of July magic did happen at Caf&eacute; Mangii. It was an occasion when the best of the wines India produces was showcased vis-a-vis the best that the caf&eacu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/cafe-mangiis-new-menu-is-worthy-of-the-patronage-of-mumbai-food-lovers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2016 08:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/cafe-mangiis-new-menu-is-worthy-of-the-patronage-of-mumbai-food-lovers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Head to this Bandra eatery for a 5-day fried food fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[If flooded roads and traffic jams make you cringe during Mumbai&rsquo;s monsoons, a delish food festival might bring in some charm. Dubbed 5 Days Of Fryday, the fest offers a smorgasboard of flavours in all things hot, spicy and crispy.<br />
Chicken Chettinad SamosaTuck into small plates like Prawn Balchao Kachori, Crisp Chicken Pakodas, flaky filo Chicken Chettinad Samosa or the Spicy Cheese and Mushroom Empanadas. If you&rsquo;re looking for comfort food, try Poutine with a cheesy gravy and bacon h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-head-to-this-bandra-eatery-for-a-5-day-fried-food-fest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2016 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-head-to-this-bandra-eatery-for-a-5-day-fried-food-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 5-day fried food fest for city's foodies]]></title><description><![CDATA[If flooded roads and traffic jams make you cringe during Mumbai&rsquo;s monsoons, a delish food festival might bring in some charm. Dubbed 5 Days Of Fryday, the fest offers a smorgasboard of flavours in all things hot, spicy and crispy.<br />
Chicken Chettinad SamosaTuck into small plates like Prawn Balchao Kachori, Crisp Chicken Pakodas, flaky filo Chicken Chettinad Samosa or the Spicy Cheese and Mushroom Empanadas. If you&rsquo;re looking for comfort food, try Poutine with a cheesy gravy and bacon h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-day-fried-food-fest-for-citys-foodies/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2016 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-5-day-fried-food-fest-for-citys-foodies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[3 discount and deals in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;A quickie lunch deal<br />
12.30 pm to 2.45 pm Enjoy a set value meal of soups, appetisers, main course, rice/noodles and desserts for Rs 1,099 plus taxes. There are options for both, vegetarians and the non-veggies.<br />
At The Oriental Blossom, Hotel Marine Plaza, Marine Drive.Call 22851212A jumbo, jungle high<br />
12 noon to 12 midnight With Happy Hours extended till midnight on Thursdays (other days till 8 pm), vodka lovers can enjoy one-plus-one offers on Smirnoff varieties. Tomorrow, kick-off the we]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/3-discount-and-deals-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2016 06:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/3-discount-and-deals-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Authentic Sindhi food, a call away]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Until now, we&rsquo;ve always had to drive down to Sindhi neighbourhoods of Ulhasnagar, Chembur and Sion to satiate our cravings for Dal Pakwan and Keema Pattice. Naturally, we were excited to hear about Sindhful, a two-month-old delivery and takeaway service operating from a convenient location like Khar, offering the native cuisine of the Sindhis (migrants from Pakistan&rsquo;s Sindh province), along with North Indian and Chinese fare too. The venture is operated by Khar-based mother-son]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-authentic-sindhi-food-a-call-away/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2016 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-authentic-sindhi-food-a-call-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Presto Lunches at Botticino, Trident BKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weekend was well spent and after a long time I decided to cover something for the blog. Don&rsquo;t be mistaken, it&rsquo;s not like I am losing interest in blogging&hellip; Gosh! I don&rsquo;t think that day will ever come. But I&rsquo;ve been going easy with the invites and posts because work (yes, for those who aren&rsquo;t aware, I keep a full time writing job too) has been keeping me sincerely busy.Now that I am back with another post, here goes :)Botticino &ndash; the Italian restauran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-presto-lunches-at-botticino-trident-bkc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2016 09:32:05 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-presto-lunches-at-botticino-trident-bkc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Enjoy 3-course Presto lunch at Botticino, Trident BKC]]></title><description><![CDATA[The weekend was well spent and after a long time I decided to cover something for the blog. Don&rsquo;t be mistaken, it&rsquo;s not like I am losing interest in blogging&hellip; Gosh! I don&rsquo;t think that day will ever come. But I&rsquo;ve been going easy with the invites and posts because work (yes, for those who aren&rsquo;t aware, I keep a full time writing job too) has been keeping me sincerely busy.Now that I am back with another post, here goes :)Botticino &ndash; the Italian restauran]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-enjoy-3-course-presto-lunch-at-botticino-trident-bkc/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2016 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-enjoy-3-course-presto-lunch-at-botticino-trident-bkc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Navi Mumbai eatery's 'freakshake' will blow you away!]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; Don't those gigantic jars of milkshakes &mdash; loaded with cookies and chocolate &mdash; posted on social media websites tempt your tastebuds? While the city has a few spaces where you can savour these calorific monsters, Navi Mumbai isn't far behind. The Usual Place in Navi Mumbai has introduced three flavours of 'Freakshakes', so foodies in the satellite city don't miss out on this mega indulgence.<br />
Brownie Shake"Freakshakes are a permanent addition to our menu," says Yash Chandiramani,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-navi-mumbai-eaterys-freakshake-will-blow-you-away/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2016 06:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-navi-mumbai-eaterys-freakshake-will-blow-you-away/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Lower Parel eatery offers exotic Indian regional dishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Those who&rsquo;ve visited Chhattisgarh might have heard of the central Indian rustic preparation called Bamboo Chicken, where the meat, marinated in spices and herbs, is packed into the hollow of a bamboo stalk, sealed and slow-cooked over wood or charcoal fire. In case you wish to try a version of the dish right here in Mumbai, head to Lower Parel&rsquo;s Caf&eacute; Haqq Se, which has added an adaptation to a new, seasonal menu launched last week. &ldquo;For practical purposes, we pre-prep th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-lower-parel-eatery-offers-exotic-indian-regional-dishes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-lower-parel-eatery-offers-exotic-indian-regional-dishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: 3 eating out options in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[12.30 pm to 3.30 pm; 7 pm to 1.30 am Try out a special To Go menu curated by chef Phuong Tran that features hand crafted sandwiches like the Caponata, Tuna Melt and the Chicken Club. Apart from these, you can also opt for home-made Noodles with toppings and vegetarian and non-vegetarian rice bowls.<br />
At Ellipsis, Colaba.<br />
Call 66213333Of sushi and sashimi<br />
7.30 pm Sample an elaborate spread with dim sum trolleys coming your way through the night, along with a live sushi and makimono station. Also, c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-3-eating-out-options-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2016 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-3-eating-out-options-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: SoBo restaurant offers authentic Japanese delicacies]]></title><description><![CDATA[JapaniFood: Good<br />
Service: Quick<br />
Ambience: Average<br />
Prawn Tempura with creamy, spicy mayoIn a deserted bylane behind the Radio Club in Colaba, a signboard that reads Japani in part-English, part-Devanagri script, caught our attention. Piqued, we entered the three-month-old restaurant. The spacious interiors weren&rsquo;t very Japanese in appeal but we spotted the traditional wooden table with low seating. This contemporary version of the table had space to suspend one&rsquo;s feet below instead of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sobo-restaurant-offers-authentic-japanese-delicacies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jul 2016 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sobo-restaurant-offers-authentic-japanese-delicacies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Eating out - Save room for that dessert]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we eat out more than ever before &amp; travel more, mundane is not an option for a successful restaurant. The mantra seems to be to Excite and Entice the customer with Innovation. While the main course innovation revolution may have hit us a few years ago, restaurants today have started adding twists to desserts too. Gone are the days, when you had to choose between a cheesecake, a mousse or a rasmalai. Chefs are having a lot of fun with desserts and it&rsquo;s us who laugh our inches to our]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-eating-out-save-room-for-that-dessert/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2016 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-eating-out-save-room-for-that-dessert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Goa's pickled food repertoire has a new addition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Necessity is the mother of invention. And this time, it's the Goans who have come up with an innovative solution to get around the beef ban, and cattle traders complaining of 'harassment' at Goa's state borders despite possessing adequate paper work. Fighting a shortage of supply, the Goans have found a peaceful (and spicy) way to cater to their cravings all through the year. Experts at pickling just about anything from brinjal to prawn, fish and of course pork, they have come up with the idea o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-goas-pickled-food-repertoire-has-a-new-addition/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2016 07:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-goas-pickled-food-repertoire-has-a-new-addition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Mumbai's chef who cooks on stone]]></title><description><![CDATA[Very few people in Nafees Ansari's circle know his real name. "I'm mostly addressed as Haji Bhai Patthar Ke Sanam, and I quite like the title," he says with a laugh, when we meet him at his home in Byculla's milling Badlu Rangari Street. The nickname comes from the fact that Haji Bhai is Mumbai's only chef who cooks on stone."The slabs, two-feet-long with a width of 2.5 feet, have been imported from Saudi Arabia, and each weighs close to 50 kg," he says, as he labours to lift one with the help o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-mumbais-chef-who-cooks-on-stone/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2016 06:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-mumbais-chef-who-cooks-on-stone/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Sweet news from the Valley]]></title><description><![CDATA[It would have been a busy day for Saqib Mir, had it not been for the curfew that's struck the tourist hotpot of Boulevard Road in Srinagar. In a 115-square-ft space, stands a dream built last year. A dream to bring to Kashmiris a chance to taste desserts from beyond the childhood staples of black forest and pineapple pastries, bought from local bakeries.<br />
Pain de compangneThe bakery culture in Kashmir, says Mir over the phone, is deep-rooted, and the hot-selling traditional items are not quite th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-sweet-news-from-the-valley/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 Jul 2016 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-sweet-news-from-the-valley/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italian rice dish risotto served in offbeat avatars at Mumbai restaurants]]></title><description><![CDATA[With healthy twistsNo Rice Risotto<br />
If you&rsquo;re a vegan or looking for a gluten-free option, indulge in a dish that substitutes rice with cauliflower and packs in a homemade creamy nut cheese made from cashews along with olive oil, garlic, shallots and mushrooms.<br />
TIME 11 am to 12 midnightAT Craft Deli.Bistro.Bar, Phoenix Marketcity, LBS Marg, Kurla (W).CALL 61802073COST Rs 425 (all prices exclusive of taxes)Spelt &amp; Red Rice Risotto with Malabar Spinach<br />
Tuck into a nutritious version featu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/italian-rice-dish-risotto-served-in-offbeat-avatars-at-mumbai-restaurants/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/italian-rice-dish-risotto-served-in-offbeat-avatars-at-mumbai-restaurants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramzaan just ended; the food fest still continues at Mohammad Ali road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eid-al-fitr is a festival that is celebrated with much enthusiasm all around the world. It also brings in the disappointment of the end of the month long Ramzaan, which all Mumbai food enthusiasts wait eagerly for the whole year. The by lanes of Mohammad Ali road come alive with lights and markets being set up, during this holy month. Kebabs, Shorba, and various sweets are sold in these lanes. Special menus come up and thousands throng to them tasting the food and living the history of bohri moh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/ramzaan-just-ended-the-food-fest-still-continues-at-mohammad-ali-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/ramzaan-just-ended-the-food-fest-still-continues-at-mohammad-ali-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ramzaan has ended, but food fest continues at Mohammad Ali Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eid-al-fitr is a festival that is celebrated with much enthusiasm all around the world. It also brings in the disappointment of the end of the month long Ramzaan, which all Mumbai food enthusiasts wait eagerly for the whole year. The by lanes of Mohammad Ali road come alive with lights and markets being set up, during this holy month. Kebabs, Shorba, and various sweets are sold in these lanes. Special menus come up and thousands throng to them tasting the food and living the history of bohri moh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/ramzaan-has-ended-but-food-fest-continues-at-mohammad-ali-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2016 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/ramzaan-has-ended-but-food-fest-continues-at-mohammad-ali-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dog meat, rotten potatoes! 5 bizarre Indian food items]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dog meat: Although considered taboo in India, the Tibeto-Burmese speaking tribal communities in the Northeast Indian border state of Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur consider dog meat a delicacy and consume dishes made out of it.Black rice: Known as 'Magic Rice' due to its tendency to change colour from black to purple when cooked, it grows natually in India and China. It's a staple food in Manipur and is eaten with coconut milk. Black rice is called Chakhao angouba in Manipur, which means 'delicio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/dog-meat-rotten-potatoes-5-bizarre-indian-food-items/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/dog-meat-rotten-potatoes-5-bizarre-indian-food-items/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[5 bizarre Indian food items]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dog meat: Although considered taboo in India, the Tibeto-Burmese speaking tribal communities in the Northeast Indian border state of Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur consider dog meat a delicacy and consume dishes made out of it.Black rice: Known as 'Magic Rice' due to its tendency to change colour from black to purple when cooked, it grows natually in India and China. It's a staple food in Manipur and is eaten with coconut milk. Black rice is called Chakhao angouba in Manipur, which means 'delicio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/5-bizarre-indian-food-items/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2016 11:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/5-bizarre-indian-food-items/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First in mid-day: Inside Tham brothers' new Asian gastropub in Lower Parel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Step into Koko, a new Asian gastropub in Kamala Mills, and you instantly spot a beautiful, yellow high-back chair. It acts as a time machine bringing back fond memories of Henry Tham's, Colaba's popular restaurant, known as much for these iconic chairs as its Chinese fare, which shut down a few years ago. "When you sit on something like that, you feel royal," smiles Keenan, as elder brother Ryan makes himself comfortable in the two-seater cushy seating. The Chinese-Indian Tham brothers, who bega]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/first-in-mid-day-inside-tham-brothers-new-asian-gastropub-in-lower-parel/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/first-in-mid-day-inside-tham-brothers-new-asian-gastropub-in-lower-parel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Now, subscribe for breads at this Mumbai bakery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Has your paowalla ditched you, skipping his rounds to deliver bread at your doorstep of late? Or do you struggle to reach a neighbourhood bakery in time to get your hands on one of the freshly baked loaves? Then, you might want to check a new subscription service, launched by Worli's Ellipsis Bakery, which will deliver bread at your doorstep.<br />
Multigrain bread made with whole wheat and rye flour"Breads are a staple in every household and eaten on an almost daily basis. We noticed that many of our]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/now-subscribe-for-breads-at-this-mumbai-bakery/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2016 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/now-subscribe-for-breads-at-this-mumbai-bakery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: A special Sunday brunch in Batman's honour]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Juhu five-star has tied up with DC Comics and Cartoon Network in a bid to give conventional brunches in the city a new twist. Dubbed the Cartoon Brunch food festival, here, the dishes are curated, prepared, and designed by associating with the comic book timeline and creating food that your superhero would dig, and then incorporating those dishes/drinks on the menu.<br />
Batman face paintingEvery fortnight, the Sunday brunch menu at The Courtyard is dedicated to a particular superhero from the TV c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-special-sunday-brunch-in-batmans-honour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2016 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-a-special-sunday-brunch-in-batmans-honour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Savour unusually flavoured burgers with beer]]></title><description><![CDATA[While this is the ninth Beer &amp; Burger Festival that Woodside Inn is hosting, what excited us the most about this edition is the TBK Bohri Spiced Raan Burger.<br />
TBK Bohri Spiced Raan BurgerIt's made with 48-hour-marinated spiced lamb leg, and served with crispy yam straws, potato skins and plum-raw mango salad cups. "Every year, we collaborate to bring out unusual burgers, Previously, we have crowd sourced and invited suggestions from guests and even asked them to create their own burgers. This]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-unusually-flavoured-burgers-with-beer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-unusually-flavoured-burgers-with-beer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Learn about Peru's exotic flavours and culture]]></title><description><![CDATA[We braved the incessant July downpour to arrive at the residence of home chef and author, Ananya Banerjee. The bait was to be able to sample some of her exotic Peruvian delicacies, attend a cooking demo and listen to a chat she was having with travel consultant Ansoo Gupta.<br />
Polo ala brasa (Rotisserie chicken)<br />
The duo is scheduled to hold a food and travel workshop about the exotic Latin American country. "Food and travel always go hand in hand. It is incomplete to know about one without the othe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-about-perus-exotic-flavours-and-culture/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2016 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-learn-about-perus-exotic-flavours-and-culture/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Find out what makes these grandpas and grandmas sprightly even at 90]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eating to liveMohammed ZahurKhayyam Hashmi, 90Apko malum hai, is umar mein toh davai khani padti hai (You know, at this age, you have to take medicines),&rdquo; says veteran music director and Padma Bhushan awardee Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi &mdash; better known as Khayyam &mdash; as he downs a few pills. He laughs at his own joke, before letting us in on the eateries that he used to frequent, when he was young. &ldquo;Now, I eat home-cooked food, but when I was single, I would visit Sarvi at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/find-out-what-makes-these-grandpas-and-grandmas-sprightly-even-at-90/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2016 06:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/find-out-what-makes-these-grandpas-and-grandmas-sprightly-even-at-90/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Andheri workshop teaches healthy vegan cooking]]></title><description><![CDATA[On A weekday afternoon, a group of cooking enthusiasts braved the rain to attend a food tutorial at nutritionist Bhavna Kapoor&rsquo;s Yari Road residence. It is their first session today, and, while they aren&rsquo;t strangers to the kitchen, their nervousness is palpable.<br />
At the food tutorial, the cooks were taught to prepare vegan smoothies, soups and sabji. Pics/Sayyed Sameer AbediThat&rsquo;s because for this group, &lsquo;vegan cooking&rsquo; is still alien. Yet, on the insistence of their]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-workshop-teaches-healthy-vegan-cooking/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jul 2016 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-andheri-workshop-teaches-healthy-vegan-cooking/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food report card: Which city eatery serves the best berry pulao]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zeresh Polow, the name sounds exotic as it rolls off your tongue. The story behind it is just as intriguing. This quintessentially Iranian dish combines marinated meat, rice, and tangy berries, in a single bite. It was nicknamed &lsquo;jewelled rice&rsquo; thanks to the fact that the zeresh (Iranian for red barberries), are sprinkled atop the dish giving it a gem-like appearance. It&rsquo;s gleaming garnishing and finger-licking-good taste, made it a must-have at celebrations and events.But how]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-report-card-which-city-eatery-serves-the-best-berry-pulao/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-report-card-which-city-eatery-serves-the-best-berry-pulao/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: New Berry Pulao in town is as good as Britannia's!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zeresh Polow, the name sounds exotic as it rolls off your tongue. The story behind it is just as intriguing. This quintessentially Iranian dish combines marinated meat, rice, and tangy berries, in a single bite. It was nicknamed &lsquo;jewelled rice&rsquo; thanks to the fact that the zeresh (Iranian for red barberries), are sprinkled atop the dish giving it a gem-like appearance. It&rsquo;s gleaming garnishing and finger-licking-good taste, made it a must-have at celebrations and events.But how]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-berry-pulao-in-town-is-as-good-as-britannias/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 Jul 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-new-berry-pulao-in-town-is-as-good-as-britannias/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food quiz: Can you guess these popular street snacks?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Like any true blue Mumbaikar, do you swear by street eats? Well then, take our quiz to test yourself...]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-quiz-can-you-guess-these-popular-street-snacks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2016 11:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-quiz-can-you-guess-these-popular-street-snacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Indulge in an East Indian feast at this Bandra eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; A bit of history always warms the heart. Food that is prepared to salute the indelible presence of a community intrinsic to Mumbai, only serves to add flavour. The Bagel Shop&rsquo;s Quiemada menu that whips up East Indian khana tempted us into the quaint, cosy interiors of the popular Bandra eatery which allows patrons to take it slow.<br />
Beef OlivesThe recently renovated space, has introduced an East Indian dinner menu as a salute to Mumbai&rsquo;s very own East Indian community. We droppe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-an-east-indian-feast-at-this-bandra-eatery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-indulge-in-an-east-indian-feast-at-this-bandra-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Popular rainy day snack bhaijya served in quirky avatars]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; The rains are here and so are the fried delights and tea to go with the view. But then a city eatery, Bonobo has gone the extra step and discovered that the combination of beer and bhajiyas is actually what makes the moment perfect.<br />
Fire Cracker Prawn BhajiyaThe pub has worked up combinations like Begun Bhaja (a Bengali recipe for the brinjal fritters) (Rs 175) and White Zen (Rs 300), Kanda Bhaji (Rs 175) and Budweiser, Broccoli &amp; Cream Cheese Bhajiya (Rs 175) with Hoegaarden (Rs 600)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-popular-rainy-day-snack-bhaijya-served-in-quirky-avatars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-popular-rainy-day-snack-bhaijya-served-in-quirky-avatars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Guide: Goa meets Bengal at this Lower Parel delivery joint]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Curry BrothersFood: Quirky<br />
Service: Quick<br />
Ambience: NAWhat happens when you lock a Goan and a Bengali chef in a kitchen together? Well, they pledge to satiate hungry Mumbaikars with curries from both states, spiked with innovations from the South too, and launch a venture whose name Tarantino would approve of. That&rsquo;s The Curry Brothers for you, a Lower Parel-based delivery service launched last month by Joshua D&rsquo;Souza and Auroni Mookerjee (known for the Grandma Mookerjee pop-ups)]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-guide-goa-meets-bengal-at-this-lower-parel-delivery-joint/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 Jul 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-guide-goa-meets-bengal-at-this-lower-parel-delivery-joint/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Young, affluent adults snack on almonds, fruits: Survey]]></title><description><![CDATA[A whopping 97 per cent of young and affluent Indians prefer to snack on almonds, fruits and other dry fruits when they are happy, a recent survey said."For majority of young and affluent adults snacking is an expression of happiness. When young and affluent Indians are happy, 97 per cent of them prefer to snack on almonds, followed by fruits and other dry fruits," a survey by market research company Ipsos said.The survey interviewed a total of 3,037 affluent urban men and women between 18-35 yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/young-affluent-adults-snack-on-almonds-fruits-survey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2016 14:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/young-affluent-adults-snack-on-almonds-fruits-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Craving for modern American food in Mumbai? Head to Byculla!]]></title><description><![CDATA[What we know of American food is probably limited to hotdogs, corndogs and buffalo burgers. But if you want to sample sophisticated &ldquo;modern&rdquo; American cusine, it wouldn't be a bad idea to head to Colaba&rsquo;s chic spot, Magazine Street Kitchen, this week. Chef Tim Dornon, former sous chef at Eleven Madison Park, New York, will be cooking a grand seven-course meal.<br />
Chef Tim Dornon&ldquo;We get a guest chef down every few months to give our patrons a new experience, in keeping with th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craving-for-modern-american-food-in-mumbai-head-to-byculla/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2016 07:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/craving-for-modern-american-food-in-mumbai-head-to-byculla/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Indian food: Then and Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[When author Colleen Taylor Sen sat to write Feasts and Fasts: A History of Food In India, which released in May, she had 30 years worth of research data. &ldquo;I have been collecting more information for &lsquo;if and when there is ever a reprint&rsquo;. There&rsquo;s so much to add.&rdquo;&ldquo;The Vedas contain a lot of information about what ancient Indians ate. There is no documentation of the Indus Valley civilisation, though there is presence of archaeological material,&rdquo; says Sen,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/indian-food-then-and-now/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2016 05:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/indian-food-then-and-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Burger to vada pav: This group's aim is to eat 185 sandwiches in the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's the biggest food challenge a sandwich fan can take on? Two years ago, Chicago-based systems engineer Jim Behymer and his group of sandwich-loving friends on Twitter were ruing the very idea when Behymer shot out a random suggestion on the social networking site: Let&rsquo;s pig out on all the sandwiches mentioned on the Wikipedia list.The idea met immediate approval from his Twitter companions Josh Augustine and Thom Robinson &mdash; both self-proclaimed foodies. Just that, they had over]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/burger-to-vada-pav-this-groups-aim-is-to-eat-185-sandwiches-in-the-world/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2016 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/burger-to-vada-pav-this-groups-aim-is-to-eat-185-sandwiches-in-the-world/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: This new cafe in Bandra romanticises savouries]]></title><description><![CDATA[The atmosphere in this caf&eacute;, a week before its launch, is admirable &mdash; multiple conversations about unfinished furniture, lighting and kitchen equipment are conducted simultaneously even as the carpenter&rsquo;s saw provides the background buzz.When we walk into Poetry, the newest offering by Ruchyeta Bhatia and chef Amit Sharma of Love and Cheesecake, like a romantic verse, many lines are left to our internal ponderings.<br />
A case in point is a centre counter, which will run vertically]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-new-cafe-in-bandra-romanticises-savouries/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jul 2016 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-new-cafe-in-bandra-romanticises-savouries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Home chef's pop-up at Wadala features delicious pork dishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kolkata-born, Mumbai-based home chef Subhasree Basu&rsquo;s first encounter with pork was at Kalman&rsquo;s Cold Storage, a 70-year-old charcuterie in New Market. She fell in love with the meat when she tried their signature spicy, Hungarian sausages. "What sets pork apart from other meats is its quality, best described as unctuousness. The meat is tasty on its own, the fat is comforting, and it needs little work to be turned into a tasty dish. Besides, you can&rsquo;t make a bomb called bacon w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-home-chefs-pop-up-at-wadala-features-delicious-pork-dishes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2016 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-home-chefs-pop-up-at-wadala-features-delicious-pork-dishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Lokhandwala cafe offers relaxed vibe, delicious food]]></title><description><![CDATA[White Rose cafeFood: Good<br />
Service: Quick<br />
Ambiance: Cosy<br />
Stuffed Chicken Breast<br />
When we first learnt that White Rose Caf&eacute; was located inside the chaotic Lokhandwala market, we imagined it to be just another coffee shop lining the stretch. However, it was quite the opposite. It presented a slow, relaxed old-world vibe. The al fresco area had a few tables laid out under a canopy. The clear all-glass exterior had a wooden door with yellow and green coloured glass fitted.Japanese CheesecakeThe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-lokhandwala-cafe-offers-relaxed-vibe-delicious-food/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2016 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-lokhandwala-cafe-offers-relaxed-vibe-delicious-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Popular Khar hotel's new breakfast menu is a must try]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; We are sure you&rsquo;ve heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day and also the most overlooked. Wake up a little earlier and try the new breakfast menu at Out of the Blue. Sip on some fresh fruit juices like Fruit Paradise (blend of banana, strawberry, blueberry, raspberry, and blended juice of mango, pineapple, orange juice), Caribbean Stop (mango, banana, pineapple with fresh orange juice, a combination packed with Vitamin C), Banana Java (ripe banana, strawberry and G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-popular-khar-hotels-new-breakfast-menu-is-a-must-try/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2016 05:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-popular-khar-hotels-new-breakfast-menu-is-a-must-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Relish quirky dishes made using monsoon fruits]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; Watermelon Lychee PopsicleEnjoy fresh fruit with a twist, as it arrives at your table frozen on a stick. Spiked with alcohol, the cocktail popsicles are sure to help you rid yourself of monsoon blues. You can also sip on Plum Mojito or Peach Jalapeno Martini, part of a new, seasonal drinks menu called the Plum, Peach and Cherry Edition.<br />
Time 6 pm onwards<br />
AT Bonobo, second floor, Kenilworth Mall, Phase 2, off Linking Road, Bandra (W).<br />
CALL 26055050<br />
COST Rs 250 (all prices exclusive of taxe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-relish-quirky-dishes-made-using-monsoon-fruits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2016 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-relish-quirky-dishes-made-using-monsoon-fruits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Lower Parel pub offers offbeat ambiance, diverse menu]]></title><description><![CDATA[When you step into The Bar Stock Exchange's latest outfit at Kamala Mills, you might be forgiven for believing you&rsquo;ve walked into a Herbology class at Hogwarts, held in the greenhouses behind the magical castle. With sunlight streaming in from large glass windows and a transparent high ceiling pitched roof, the stunning 7,000 square-feet pub, owned by Mihir Desai and Amit Singh of Corum Hospitality, includes a&nbsp; ground floor, a top floor and a mezzanine. &ldquo;We took some time to bui]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-lower-parel-pub-offers-offbeat-ambiance-diverse-menu/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2016 05:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-lower-parel-pub-offers-offbeat-ambiance-diverse-menu/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Will Chef Saransh Goila's Butter Chicken be a takeaway favourite?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After whipping up food travelogues, chef Saransh Goila, along with partner Vivek Sahani, will launch his first delivery and takeaway venture Goila Butter Chicken in Andheri on July 1. The menu includes tikki chaats, biryanis and of course, his version of the Butter Chicken, which promises to have a smokey twist. &ldquo;Kasoori methi and cashew nuts from Rajasthan and Goa, respectively, weren&rsquo;t enough to bring out the silky, moist texture that we were looking for. We dedicated meticulous ho]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-will-chef-saransh-goilas-butter-chicken-be-a-takeaway-favourite/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-will-chef-saransh-goilas-butter-chicken-be-a-takeaway-favourite/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Night out: Euro Cup at Irish House]]></title><description><![CDATA[The baap of all European football leagues is back after four years and the Irish House is ready with cool offers on drinks along with live screening of all matches at its outlets. You can buy a bucket of four beer pints for Rs 495.Till: July 10<br />
At: All Irish House outlets (Malad, Lower Parel, Kurla, Andheri, Bandra and Kala Ghoda).Eating out -- Indulge in a soupy affair12.30 pm to 2.45 pm and 7.30 pm to 11.15 pm: Enjoy the monsoon with a range of piping hot, delicious Chinese soups such as Meat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/night-out-euro-cup-at-irish-house/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 05:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/night-out-euro-cup-at-irish-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eating out: New on the plate]]></title><description><![CDATA[12.30 pm to 4 pm: Dig into a high-octane Sunday brunch that features salads, starters, sliders and desserts curated by chef Saurabh Udin. Also on&nbsp; offer are Chandon and beer and music spun by the the in-house DJ.On: June 26At: &nbsp;MasalaBar, Carter Road, Bandra (W).<br />
Call: 845190025710 am to 11 pm: Try out this new menu featuring dishes like Mutton Dum Biriyani, Cooker Da Kookad, Crispy Dahi Cheese Rolls, Hanky Shanky Korma, Lasooni Fish and Kulhar Ki Tangdi.At: Gaylord Restaurant, Churchg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/eating-out-new-on-the-plate/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 05:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/eating-out-new-on-the-plate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: This pricey Bandra takeaway offers delicious barbeque dishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a time of rain-swept cloudy lazy afternoons, who can resist the temptation of complete inaction, with a movie or a book and to go along some delicious food? The weather calls for a barbecue session, perhaps? If you live around Khar, Bandra or Santacruz, check out Death by BBQ, a delivery service near Union Park on Carter Road. It offers lip-smacking barbeque dishes, though the hole in the pocket is a little too deep for a delivery option. People in other parts of the city needn&rsquo;t have t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-pricey-bandra-takeaway-offers-delicious-barbeque-dishes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-pricey-bandra-takeaway-offers-delicious-barbeque-dishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: This pricey Bandra eatery offers delicious barbeque dishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a time of rain-swept cloudy lazy afternoons, who can resist the temptation of complete inaction, with a movie or a book and to go along some delicious food? The weather calls for a barbecue session, perhaps? If you live around Khar, Bandra or Santacruz, check out Death by BBQ, a delivery service near Union Park on Carter Road. It offers lip-smacking barbeque dishes, though the hole in the pocket is a little too deep for a delivery option. People in other parts of the city needn&rsquo;t have t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-pricey-bandra-eatery-offers-delicious-barbeque-dishes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2016 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-pricey-bandra-eatery-offers-delicious-barbeque-dishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Head to these places on a rainy day]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;MANOJ'S RED PASTA KHICHIYA<br />
Forty years ago, Manoj Gupta, started selling corn, khichiya papad and Maggi on a pavement near World Trade Centre at Cuffe Parade. His menu now includes 76 items.<br />
Rakhi Gupta at her Cuffe Parade stall. Pics/Suresk KarkeraThe most popular is the red pasta khichiya, a papad shrouded in a blanket of grated cheese. &ldquo;A lot of people, I am told, run stalls claiming to be branches of this outpost that my late husband started, but that's a lie,&rdquo; says Rakhi G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-head-to-these-places-on-a-rainy-day/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2016 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-head-to-these-places-on-a-rainy-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A nine-month-old confectionery set to revolutionise way we look at dates]]></title><description><![CDATA[The factory of Doyen Foods, a confectionery that specialises in Mediterranean sweets, is nestled in a building inside Bussa Industrial Estate at Prabhadevi. Past a line of lorries and construction workers, we reach the second floor. A signboard at the door reads: &lsquo;Please keep your footwear outside&rsquo;.<br />
Mumbai-based couple Haresh Bathija and Kiran Dhameja at Doyen Confections, at Prabhadevi. Pics/Sayyed Sameer AbediWe oblige and walk into a squeaky-clean room to find a variety of dates,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-nine-month-old-confectionery-set-to-revolutionise-way-we-look-at-dates/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jun 2016 05:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-nine-month-old-confectionery-set-to-revolutionise-way-we-look-at-dates/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Savour Jewish delicacies from Kolkata at this pop-up]]></title><description><![CDATA[While growing up in Kolkata, 63-year-old Bandra-based Pia Promina Dasgupta Barve, who goes by chef Pia Promina, spent much of her time at the home of her Jewish friend, Esther Silliman, a fellow girl scout at Loreto House. Promina distinctly recalls tucking into the scrumptious Aloo Makalla, Bamya Khatta (pickled ladyfingers), cakes, cookies and other Jewish delicacies prepared by Esther&rsquo;s mother, Flower. &ldquo;She was also my cookery teacher in school. I learnt many Jewish recipes from h]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-jewish-delicacies-from-kolkata-at-this-pop-up/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jun 2016 05:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-jewish-delicacies-from-kolkata-at-this-pop-up/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[mid-day 37th anniversary: Your favourite Mumbai eats under-Rs 37]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian Chicken Cutlet At Rs 15<br />
There is nothing Russian about this cutlet, Tosha owner Sheikh Mudassar admits. But, he promises it is "masaledar" with a zing of ginger, garlic, and garam masala. While biryani remains the bestseller at this eight-year-old Versova joint, it's their cutlets that have a fan following to rival the biryani's.<br />
TIME 12 PM - 3 PM; 6 PM - 12 PM<br />
AT: Tosha, Shop 13, Juhu Versova Link Road, next to Vikram Petrol Pump, Andheri West<br />
CALL: 9987013276Single pattice at Rs 37<br />
A t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mid-day-37th-anniversary-your-favourite-mumbai-eats-under-rs-37/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2016 12:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mid-day-37th-anniversary-your-favourite-mumbai-eats-under-rs-37/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Bandra ice-cream parlour offers icy treats with a twist]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Blue Cheese Honey, Dark Chocolate Italian Truffle Oil and Pondicherry Vanilla are just some of the intriguing flavours mentioned on a blackboard outside a tiny store in a bylane near Bandra&rsquo;s Mehboob Studio. A signboard asks patrons &lsquo;to ring a bell&rsquo; to place their order, as the ice cream parlour is a takeaway-only joint. Our press privilege, however, allows us a glimpse into the boutique.<br />
Alyssa (left) with sister Simone Chesson at the ice cream parlour. Pic/Atul KambleJu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-ice-cream-parlour-offers-icy-treats-with-a-twist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2016 05:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-ice-cream-parlour-offers-icy-treats-with-a-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Bandra bagel joint's culinary ode to East Indian cuisine]]></title><description><![CDATA[The next time you drop by for dinner at The Bagel Shop, which recently reopened post renovations, in Bandra, we suggest you go beyond their usual bagels and try dishes from a special menu titled, Queimada.<br />
Vegetable Potato ChopsNamed after a spiced Portuguese country liquor that&rsquo;s made at home by the East Indians, the menu, launched yesterday, packs in over 20 dishes from the community&rsquo;s cuisine (no Quei-mada, unfortunately). &ldquo;Born and brought up in Bandra, I wanted to bring ou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-bagel-joints-culinary-ode-to-east-indian-cuisine/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-bagel-joints-culinary-ode-to-east-indian-cuisine/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[mid-day 37th anniversary: Do be cheap]]></title><description><![CDATA[Russian Chicken Cutlet At Rs 15<br />
There is nothing Russian about this cutlet, Tosha owner Sheikh Mudassar admits. But, he promises it is "masaledar" with a zing of ginger, garlic, and garam masala. While biryani remains the bestseller at this eight-year-old Versova joint, it's their cutlets that have a fan following to rival the biryani's.<br />
TIME 12 PM - 3 PM; 6 PM - 12 PM<br />
AT: Tosha, Shop 13, Juhu Versova Link Road, next to Vikram Petrol Pump, Andheri West<br />
CALL: 9987013276Single pattice at Rs 37<br />
A t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mid-day-37th-anniversary-do-be-cheap/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2016 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mid-day-37th-anniversary-do-be-cheap/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do you know where the sandwich got its name from?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The man behind the snack<br />
John Montagu, the fourth Earl of Sandwich, is said to be the man after whom the sandwich was named, over two centuries ago.When he ordered beef served between slices of bread about 250 years ago he probably did not think his request would become a global convenience meal.The story goes that the Earl asked for the particular serving so that he could eat while continuing to play cards and his friends asked &ldquo;to have the same as Sandwich&rdquo;, according to the Britis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/do-you-know-where-the-sandwich-got-its-name-from/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2016 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/do-you-know-where-the-sandwich-got-its-name-from/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: This pocket-friendly Dadar eatery is perfect for hangouts]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;It was love at first sight as we locked gaze with a wall covered with a fun, illustrated maze of questions directing us to eat, drink and play at soon-to-launch MRP (My Regular Place) in Dadar (E). Located on the ground floor of Hotel Midtown Pritam, the latest offering by Pritam Group of Hotels (also own Grandmama&rsquo;s Caf&eacute;, Terttulia and PDT) promised to be more than just a regular eat-and-drink night-out, and held on to it by offering cool, wooden gaming boxes on each table &m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-pocket-friendly-dadar-eatery-is-perfect-for-hangouts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2016 05:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-pocket-friendly-dadar-eatery-is-perfect-for-hangouts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Why this Khar eatery's Neapolitan pizzas are a must try]]></title><description><![CDATA[GustosoFood: Tasty<br />
Service: Helpful<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ambience: Cheery&nbsp;<br />
Diavola. Pics/Tehniyat RazviA familiar sight of a pink scooter parked near a table, a wood-fired oven in the open kitchen and a mural of an Italian market greeted us as we stepped into the Neapolitan restaurant, Gustoso, a rebranded avatar of Pizza Metro Pizza in Khar (its other outlet in Kemps Corner has been rebranded]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-khar-eaterys-neapolitan-pizzas-are-a-must-try/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2016 11:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-khar-eaterys-neapolitan-pizzas-are-a-must-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Why this Khar eatery's Neapolitan pizza is a must try]]></title><description><![CDATA[GustosoFood: Tasty<br />
Service: Helpful<br />
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ambience: Cheery&nbsp;<br />
Diavola. Pics/Tehniyat RazviA familiar sight of a pink scooter parked near a table, a wood-fired oven in the open kitchen and a mural of an Italian market greeted us as we stepped into the Neapolitan restaurant, Gustoso, a rebranded avatar of Pizza Metro Pizza in Khar (its other outlet in Kemps Corner has be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-khar-eaterys-neapolitan-pizza-is-a-must-try/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2016 05:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-khar-eaterys-neapolitan-pizza-is-a-must-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Enjoy traditional Maharashtrian delicacies at 4-day food fest]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; A four-day festival will bring flavours of Maharashtra to your table. Bandra&rsquo;s Soul Fry will serve authentic, home-style fare prepared by Ratnagiri&ndash;based chef Raoji Vange. &ldquo;I was inspired by a food show on a television channel that featured Mejwani recipes.<br />
Kombdi VadaMejwani is Mahara-shtrian food that is served on special occasions. We have stuck to festive fare and stayed away from dishes prepared on a daily basis,&rdquo; says Meldan D&rsquo;Cunha, owner, Soul Fry.<br />
Mu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-enjoy-traditional-maharashtrian-delicacies-at-4-day-food-fest/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2016 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-enjoy-traditional-maharashtrian-delicacies-at-4-day-food-fest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quell you hunger pangs by snacking on a yoga bar]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;If controlling irrepressible hunger pangs in between meals is keeping you away from a healthier routine, this might be a way out. Cashing in on the prevalent hype around all things yoga, a new snack bar, Yogabars, seems to be the new health fad on the block.It comes in six flavours such as Cashew Orange, Chocolate Chunk Nut, Vanilla Almond, Peanut Butter, Nuts and Seeds and Mocha Magic The bars are packed with super foods and wholesome ingredients like amaranth, flaxseeds, chia, almonds, o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/quell-you-hunger-pangs-by-snacking-on-a-yoga-bar/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2016 05:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/quell-you-hunger-pangs-by-snacking-on-a-yoga-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Juhu eatery teams up molecular cocktails with tapas-style food]]></title><description><![CDATA[MYX<br />
Food: Good<br />
Service: Helpful<br />
Ambiance: Relaxed<br />
Baby Lamb Empenadas<br />
We were a bit wary when we stepped into a new eatery in Juhu &mdash; we were told that it would be serving tapas-style bites and molecular cocktails, complete with laboratory apparatus serving dishes. But Myx was a pleasant surprise. Contrary to the lab d&eacute;cor, things were simple and practical here (no potpourri of garish elements thrown in for shock value). The restaurant sported tall teakwood chairs, tables and comfy s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-juhu-eatery-teams-up-molecular-cocktails-with-tapas-style-food/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-juhu-eatery-teams-up-molecular-cocktails-with-tapas-style-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Best pocket-friendly eateries around college campuses]]></title><description><![CDATA['CAMPUS' WITH THE BEST STREET FOOD<br />
Dhaval Desai at Amar Juice Centre, Vile Parle. Pics/Tehniyat Fatima<br />
Mithibai College, Vile Parle<br />
Amar Juice Centre is the thirst-quencher for Mukesh Patel Engineering and MBA College, DJ Sanghvi and Bhagubai College, Mithibai and NM Colleges. Dhaval Desai, 19, says for years, the joke has been that these colleges don&rsquo;t have a campus, but the road makes up for it. &ldquo;But, the area has the best street eats.&rdquo; The DJ Sanghvi student says Rs 100 will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-best-pocket-friendly-eateries-around-college-campuses/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2016 09:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-best-pocket-friendly-eateries-around-college-campuses/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sip 'relaxation' canned beverage to reduce stress!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever heard of a &lsquo;relaxation&rsquo; canned beverage? Well, we tried one this week. Austrian brand Tran Quini, if we go by the name, aims to make a more tranquil you. The ingredients include green tea extract, chamomile and lavender and it claims to reduce stress and anxiety, but without leaving you sleepy.We were advised to try it chilled, so once it cooled down, we took a swig. At first taste, it reminded us of green tea, but infused with apple extracts. It was sweet, but not as much so, l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sip-relaxation-canned-beverage-to-reduce-stress/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jun 2016 08:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sip-relaxation-canned-beverage-to-reduce-stress/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: MasterChef Julie Goodwin's recipe for Caramel Orange Syrup cake]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serves: 16<br />
Prep time: 15 minutes<br />
Cooking time: 1 hourNote: This caramel orange syrup cake is seriously big &ndash; please use the 26cm tin or, if you don't have one, make two smaller cakes.&nbsp;<br />
Caramel Orange Syrup cakeIngredients<br />
&gt;&gt; 3 cups caster sugar<br />
&gt;&gt; 90g butter<br />
&gt;&gt; 6 large or 8 small oranges<br />
&gt;&gt; 2 cups self-raising flour<br />
&gt;&gt; 1/3 cup ground almonds (aka almond meal)<br />
&gt;&gt; 1/2 teaspoon salt<br />
&gt;&gt; 1 3/4 cup caster sugar<br />
&gt;&gt; 250g unsalted butter, at room]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-masterchef-julie-goodwins-recipe-for-caramel-orange-syrup-cake/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2016 05:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-masterchef-julie-goodwins-recipe-for-caramel-orange-syrup-cake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Sushi day: All you need to know about the delicacy]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sign up for a DIY sushi masterclass<br />
In the 2011 American documentary, Jiro Dreams Of Sushi, which lets you in on the renowned 85-year-old Japanese chef Jiro Ono&rsquo;s quest for mastering the art of making sushi at his 10-seater, three-Michelin starred sushi diner, Sukiyabashi Jiro in a Tokyo subway station, Ono mentions, &lsquo;The most important part of making good sushi is creating a union between the rice and the fish. If they are not in complete harmony, the sushi won&rsquo;t taste good.&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/international-sushi-day-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-delicacy/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/international-sushi-day-all-you-need-to-know-about-the-delicacy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Sushi day: Go try Sushi in a glass in Bandra]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you walk into Bandra&rsquo;s current favourite, The Fatty Bao, between today and June 30, you will find yourself drawn to some of the most interesting- looking sushi options.<br />
Chirashizushi Vegetable Sushi. Pics/Prabhanjan Dhanu&nbsp;&ldquo;We had sushi on our regular menu but the options were limited. I think the International Sushi Day was started mainly to create awareness about sushi. People imagine sushi-making to be complicated. It is commonly believed that appreciating sushi requires an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/international-sushi-day-go-try-sushi-in-a-glass-in-bandra/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jun 2016 04:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/international-sushi-day-go-try-sushi-in-a-glass-in-bandra/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Revamped online food portal offers healthy organic fare]]></title><description><![CDATA[A recent craving for healthy gourmet products led us to chance upon gourmetdelight.in. Though we had ordered from this website earlier, we were surprised to see that it looked nothing like it did when it started in April last year. Curious to know if it was the same website, we made a few enquiries.<br />
(From Left) Salt and Pepper Holder, Baby Beet and Ruccola&ldquo;Yes, we have revamped,&rdquo; confirmed founder and CEO Raka Chakrawarti. &ldquo;A year ago, we were testing the market for a specialis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/revamped-online-food-portal-offers-healthy-organic-fare/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/revamped-online-food-portal-offers-healthy-organic-fare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: This Catalan Coca pastry comes with a political twist!]]></title><description><![CDATA[A typical Catalan Coca pastry made by baker Christian Escriba in collaboration with cartoonist Vizcarra dubbed "Coca del 26J".<br />
Pic/AFPThe dish sports caricatures of candidates in Spain's upcoming general election, Mariano Rajoy, Pedro Sanchez, Albert Rivera, Gabriel Rufian, Francesc Homs and Xavier Domenech is displayed in his pastry shop in Barcelona.Cocas can be found all along the mediterrainean and come in four main varieties, sweet, savoury, closed and open.In Catalonia, they are usually bo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-this-catalan-coca-pastry-comes-with-a-political-twist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2016 08:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-this-catalan-coca-pastry-comes-with-a-political-twist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Workshop:  Healthy Mughlai food]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; 2 pm to 4.30 pm Learn the art of making delicious Mughlai dishes like Tandoori Kabab, Shammi Kabab, Aloo Papdi Chaat without the use of ghee, oil, milk, paneer and butter and enjoy your favourite dishes without the fear of adding kilos.&nbsp;On: Today<br />
At: 5th floor, Cypress Woods, 16, Mini Punjab lane, Bandra (W).<br />
Call: 820947564]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/workshop-healthy-mughlai-food/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2016 07:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/workshop-healthy-mughlai-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Go on a Parsi snack trail through Grant Road]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any portrait of Mumbai is incomplete without a picture of the Parsi community, who have from the very inception of the city been a prominent influence on its culture. And when talking of culture, how can food be left behind? Be it the Dhansak or the Parsi Chicken Pattice or Salli Boti, Mumbaikars and out-of-towners will swear by it.<br />
B Merwan, the century old Parsi eatery, at Grant Road. Pics/Sayed Sameer Abedi&nbsp;It is in pursuit of these culinary delights that Perzen Patel, a Parsi food blogg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-go-on-a-parsi-snack-trail-through-grant-road/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-go-on-a-parsi-snack-trail-through-grant-road/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Go on a Parsi snack trail in Grant Road with Perzen Patel]]></title><description><![CDATA[Any portrait of Mumbai is incomplete without a picture of the Parsi community, who have from the very inception of the city been a prominent influence on its culture. And when talking of culture, how can food be left behind? Be it the Dhansak or the Parsi Chicken Pattice or Salli Boti, Mumbaikars and out-of-towners will swear by it.<br />
B Merwan, the century old Parsi eatery, at Grant Road. Pics/Sayed Sameer Abedi&nbsp;It is in pursuit of these culinary delights that Perzen Patel, a Parsi food blogg]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-go-on-a-parsi-snack-trail-in-grant-road-with-perzen-patel/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-go-on-a-parsi-snack-trail-in-grant-road-with-perzen-patel/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good news for ice-cream lovers! Popular Colaba creamery's pop-up to stay open throughout June]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the rain gods make Mumbaikars wait longer, here&rsquo;s some good news.Sucres Des Terres, a Mumbai-based artisanal ice-creamery is extending its pop-up at Le Mill until the end of June. The creamery has wheeled in a vintage ice cream cart into the flagship store in Colaba, thus offering fashionistas and style divas the temptation to indulge in delicious scoops and jars of some of the brand&rsquo;s most exciting flavours.From now till the end of June, the brand is scooping four of its most pop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/good-news-for-ice-cream-lovers-popular-colaba-creamerys-pop-up-to-stay-open-throughout-june/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2016 04:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/good-news-for-ice-cream-lovers-popular-colaba-creamerys-pop-up-to-stay-open-throughout-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Top 5 must-try snacks of Mumbai and the best places to enjoy them]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vada pav: Synonymous with Mumbai and it's most popular street food, the vada pav's humble origins can be traced a stall beside Dadar rail station in Mumbai in 1971, which was run by a man named Ashok Vaidya, who has been credited to have devising it. Now a makeshift stall next to Platform No.1 of Dadar Station, is operated by his son Narendra Vaidya and his partner Abhijeet Samel.Best joints&gt;&gt; Aaram Vada PavAt: Capital Cinema Building, Opposite CST Station, South Mumbai-400001&gt;&gt; Grad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-top-5-must-try-snacks-of-mumbai-and-the-best-places-to-enjoy-them/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2016 13:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-top-5-must-try-snacks-of-mumbai-and-the-best-places-to-enjoy-them/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: 5 snacks that Mumbaikars love and their history]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vada pav: Synonymous with Mumbai and it's most popular street food, the vada pav's humble origins can be traced a stall beside Dadar rail station in Mumbai in 1971, which was run by a man named Ashok Vaidya, who has been credited to have devising it. Now a makeshift stall next to Platform No.1 of Dadar Station, is operated by his son Narendra Vaidya and his partner Abhijeet Samel.Best joints&gt;&gt; Aaram Vada PavAt: Capital Cinema Building, Opposite CST Station, South Mumbai-400001&gt;&gt; Grad]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-5-snacks-that-mumbaikars-love-and-their-history/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2016 10:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-5-snacks-that-mumbaikars-love-and-their-history/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: This centralised kitchen in Parel runs 3 takeaway brands!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bangkok Chicken Pao with Methi Masala paoWhen we first heard of Pao and Bao, we imagined it to be just another eatery, trying to cash in on a current food craze, the bao &mdash; a fluffy steamed bun. But a visit to their takeaway kitchen in Lower Parel changed our view. In front of us was a setup that looks set to revolutionise the Indian food takeaway industry &mdash; a centralised kitchen that runs three separate takeaway brands &mdash; Pao and Bao, Indus Opus and Pan of Asia. We have heard of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-centralised-kitchen-in-parel-runs-3-takeaway-brands/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jun 2016 05:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-centralised-kitchen-in-parel-runs-3-takeaway-brands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Italy’s ‘Osteria Francescana’ crowned world’s best restaurant]]></title><description><![CDATA[chef Massimo Bottura runs the restaurant. Photo &ndash; Wikipedia<br />
Italy&rsquo;s &ldquo;Osteria Francescana&rdquo; was crowned world&rsquo;s best restaurant of 2016 at an awards ceremony in New York, the first Italian establishment to win the annual accolade.<br />
Run by chef Massimo Bottura, &ldquo;Osteria Francescana&rdquo; pipped last year&rsquo;s winner, Spain&rsquo;s &ldquo;El Celler de Can Roca,&rdquo; in the World&rsquo;s 50 Best Restaurants awards, after coming second in 2015.<br />
The Italian che]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/italys-osteria-francescana-crowned-worlds-best-restaurant/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2016 07:29:36 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/italys-osteria-francescana-crowned-worlds-best-restaurant/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 7 delicious mealboxes for a workday lunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; For ghar ka khana<br />
If you&rsquo;ve migrated to the city and miss your mother&rsquo;s dal-chawal, then, Ghar Se Tiffin from the newly introduced Happi Little Lunch Boxes service might come close. It packs in Steamed Rice, Yellow Dal Tadka and a Sabzi or a chicken dish along with beverage choices. You can also try other offerings like the Lean Box and the Health Box featuring nutritious a soup, Baked Falafel Wrap and Mixed Muscular Salad, Boxy Italiano with pasta and garlic bread or a Biryan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-7-delicious-mealboxes-for-a-workday-lunch/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2016 05:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-7-delicious-mealboxes-for-a-workday-lunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: 3 healthy recipes for those fasting during Ramzan]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; Chicken &amp; Cheese Salad<br />
Packed with lean white meat, cheese and lots of veggies<br />
Chicken and Cheese Salad. Pics/Atul Kamble<br />
Ingredients<br />
a) For Roasted chicken<br />
500 gm chicken breast full &nbsp;<br />
2 tsp green chilli sauce<br />
1 lime&frac12; tsp Pepper powder1 tbsp oilSalt to taste<br />
b) Salad dressing<br />
&frac12; cup hung curd2 tsp mustard sauce2 tsp Mint sauce<br />
1 tbsp Olive oil<br />
&frac12;&nbsp; tsp pepper powder<br />
1tbsp cream cheese<br />
1 tbsp mayo (optional)<br />
Salt to taste<br />
Veggies (max 500 gm combined)<br />
Brocc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-3-healthy-recipes-for-those-fasting-during-ramzan/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-3-healthy-recipes-for-those-fasting-during-ramzan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Fancy having a 'Rainbow Coloured Toast' cheese sandwich?]]></title><description><![CDATA[An employee prepares a 'Rainbow Coloured Toast' cheese sandwich (pictured below) at 'Kala Toast' in the Hong Kong suburb of Tsuen Wan.<br />
Pic/AFPThe pint-sized shop uses imported coloured cheese, flavoured with lavender, basil and tomato, to create the rainbow effect which is melted into layers of other cheese.Pictures of the toast have proven to be a social media hit with customers posting images of the multicoloured strings of cheese being stretched apart.The shop also makes a variety of other ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-fancy-having-a-rainbow-coloured-toast-cheese-sandwich/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2016 07:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-fancy-having-a-rainbow-coloured-toast-cheese-sandwich/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eating out]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; Eating out -- Say hola to tapasnoon to midnight Celebrate World Tapas Day by tucking into Spanish small plates like Charred Chicken with Manchego and Pimento, Burnt Garlic Spinach Brie, Charmoula Seabass Squares, Mustard-infused Piquillo Peppers (in pic) and Beer Battered Clumped Corn.&nbsp;FROM June 16 to 30 AT Amadeus, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point.COST&nbsp;Rs 1,400 (non-veg), Rs 1,200 (veg) plus taxesPop-up -- Ice cream mania11 am to 7 pm If you&rsquo;re stepping into Le Mill for your next]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/eating-out/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2016 06:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/eating-out/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New TV show will explore the royal kitchens of Western Indian palaces]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; A sneak peek into unexplored palaces, royal culinary treats and secret recipes that have been passed on from generation to generation, is what a new television show called Food Tripping will offer. The inspiration came from the personal experiences of the channel&rsquo;s team who felt it would be interesting to see two chefs take a road trip together and sample cuisine in a royal setting. "(From left) Chefs Ranveer Brar and Gautam Mehrishi at the start of their journeyThe six palaces that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/new-tv-show-will-explore-the-royal-kitchens-of-western-indian-palaces/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2016 05:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/new-tv-show-will-explore-the-royal-kitchens-of-western-indian-palaces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Bandra gets its very own 'beer garden']]></title><description><![CDATA[Kaitlyn's Beer Garden<br />
Food: GoodService: Excellent<br />
Ambiance: Cheery<br />
Lasooni Kabab. Pics/Shadab KhanHow does a beer garden survive this brutal summer? By staying indoors! Technically, Kaitlyn&rsquo;s Beer Garden isn&rsquo;t so much a garden as it is a beer hall that recreates the outdoors in its interiors. The entrance to Kaitlyn&rsquo;s Beer Garden has you walking on a faux-grass carpet, while creepers adorn the walls. Inside you find faux-trees, instead of concrete columns, while large French w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-gets-its-very-own-beer-garden/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-bandra-gets-its-very-own-beer-garden/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: The best iftar eats on the other side of the Sea Link]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shami Kebabs on SV Road<br />
In the lane adjoining Bandra&rsquo;s Lucky Restaurant at the SV Road junction, Ramzan fever picks up post 4.30 in the evening. We made pit-stops at the pop-up stalls and couldn&rsquo;t resist getting our hands messy.<br />
Chicken and mutton boti at Lazzat Hotel restaurant in BandraMohammed Ali, who runs Lazzat Hotel, along with brother Umer Sheikh, sells over 15 different items at a stall that will only last the Ramzan period. Delicacies include chicken and mutton kaadi, chick]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-best-iftar-eats-on-the-other-side-of-the-sea-link/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2016 07:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-the-best-iftar-eats-on-the-other-side-of-the-sea-link/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Meet the man behind Goa's most popular pub]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a press conference for the launch of a nightlife awards last week, we watched David D'Souza on stage, nervously holding the mic. The first words that the owner of Goa's legendary pub, Tito's, uttered were: &ldquo;I don't know what I am doing here, and what advice I will give as a panel member.&rdquo;<br />
David D'Souza (below), owner of Tito'sThe 47-year-old, who hardly ever leaves Goa, will be visiting the city more often, he told us backstage. &ldquo;You know, it was fun.&rdquo;Along with brothe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-meet-the-man-behind-goas-most-popular-pub/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2016 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-meet-the-man-behind-goas-most-popular-pub/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why this Kolkata eatery will disappoint the foodie in you]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is something tragic about a misguided 19-year-old who sets up an American show-themed caf&eacute; in the heart of Kolkata&rsquo;s restaurant-shopping district, next to an iconic single-screen theatre, serving insipid vegetarian junk food out of the freezer. The F.R.I.E.N.D.S Caf&eacute;, the first in the country, is that Quixotic attempt at creating a hip meeting point for foodies and fans of the American sitcom, with the notion that an orange couch, hookahs and a post-it wall is all you n]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/why-this-kolkata-eatery-will-disappoint-the-foodie-in-you/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2016 04:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/why-this-kolkata-eatery-will-disappoint-the-foodie-in-you/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Does your shot qualify as food porn?]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the first time, Food Bloggers Association India is hosting a five-week photography contest with a different theme per week. This week, it&rsquo;s Guilty Pleasures.<br />
A photograph of a burger by Saylee PadwalFBAI co-founder Sameer Malkani, says, &ldquo;One weekly winner will get food hampers, and a certificate. Our 10-jury members, which includes Vicky Ratnani, Chef Bani Nanda, Deeba Rajpal and Kunal Vijaykar, will judge the entries.&rdquo;To make it simpler for you, we cornered Saylee Padwal,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/does-your-shot-qualify-as-food-porn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2016 03:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/does-your-shot-qualify-as-food-porn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lucknowi food for every palate]]></title><description><![CDATA[A meat supplier has been waiting for Chef Irshad Qureshi when we walk into Masala Kraft, at Taj Mahal Palace &amp; Towers, Apollo Bunder, where he has recently joined as Indian cuisine chef. Executive Chef Amit Chowdhury explains, "He is very particular about the meat cuts. He took the effort to sit and explain how he wants the meat cut the first time we met him. He will explain again till the vendor gets it right."<br />
Chef Irshad Qureshi at Masala Kraft, ColabaIt&rsquo;s the sort of rigour for det]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/lucknowi-food-for-every-palate/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jun 2016 03:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/lucknowi-food-for-every-palate/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Going beyond milk chocolates: India get its own chocolate codes]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Most international countries look down on us as a milk chocolate eating nation,&rdquo; rues chocolatier Varun Inamdar, an alumnus of Oberoi Centre of Learning And Development, who has worked in the kitchens of hospitality chains like Trident and Hilton for over a decade, besides presenting his creations to the likes of Barack Obama, Nicolas Sarkozy and Vladimir Putin. When we probe further, the 31-year-old Mumbai chef cites an instance, &ldquo;Recently, I represented India at Cocoa Revolu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/going-beyond-milk-chocolates-india-get-its-own-chocolate-codes/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Jun 2016 07:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/going-beyond-milk-chocolates-india-get-its-own-chocolate-codes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Savour delicious, sugary goodies at this Juhu patisserie]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sassy Teaspoon<br />
Food: Good<br />
Service: Quick<br />
Ambiance: Cute<br />
The cutesy interiors at Sassy Teaspoon. Pics/ Shadab Khan<br />
If you're walking by the lane opposite hotel Ramada Palm Grove in Juhu, you might be drawn towards the inviting aroma of freshly baked cookies and pastries. It&rsquo;s tough to miss a pink logo reminiscent of another city eatery. This, however, is Sassy Teaspoon, a new patisserie by Rachel Goenka and Irfan Pabaney. As we step in, we realise that a foodie in a pastry shop can feel exa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-delicious-sugary-goodies-at-this-juhu-patisserie/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-delicious-sugary-goodies-at-this-juhu-patisserie/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: What's Australian import Sarah Todd cooking in Goa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Q. What made you pick Goa as your second home?<br />
A. Goa reminds me a lot of my hometown. I&rsquo;m from the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, so, it&rsquo;s very relaxed, tropical, and there is abundance of seafood and summer fruits. This drew me to Goa and I have loved it ever since.<br />
Sarah Todd (left) explores offbeat Goa in a still from Serve It Like SarahQ. You are known to work with fresh produce. What are your favourite local ingredients?<br />
A. Spicy Goan sausage, red amaranth, toddy vinegar and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/interview-whats-australian-import-sarah-todd-cooking-in-goa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2016 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/interview-whats-australian-import-sarah-todd-cooking-in-goa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interview: What's Austarlian import Sarah Todd cooking in Goa?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Q. What made you pick Goa as your second home?<br />
A. Goa reminds me a lot of my hometown. I&rsquo;m from the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, so, it&rsquo;s very relaxed, tropical, and there is abundance of seafood and summer fruits. This drew me to Goa and I have loved it ever since.<br />
Sarah Todd (left) explores offbeat Goa in a still from Serve It Like SarahQ. You are known to work with fresh produce. What are your favourite local ingredients?<br />
A. Spicy Goan sausage, red amaranth, toddy vinegar and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/interview-whats-austarlian-import-sarah-todd-cooking-in-goa/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2016 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/interview-whats-austarlian-import-sarah-todd-cooking-in-goa/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Juhu 5-star's new serves unique Asian cuisines]]></title><description><![CDATA['Dashanzi' gets its name after one of the hippest neigbourhoods in Beijing &mdash; an art district that was gentrified and soon attracted scores of artists, designers, as well as quirky caf&eacute;s and unique restaurants.<br />
Vegetable Tempura. Pics/Nimesh daveThat's the first hint you get about this soon-to-be-launched restaurant within the Marriott, Juhu. The idea, we are told but the brains behind it, is to create a space that's fun and quirky. And the name had to reflect that philosophy.The des]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-juhu-5-stars-new-serves-unique-asian-cuisines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2016 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-juhu-5-stars-new-serves-unique-asian-cuisines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Juhu 5-star's new eatery serves unique Asian cuisines]]></title><description><![CDATA['Dashanzi' gets its name after one of the hippest neigbourhoods in Beijing &mdash; an art district that was gentrified and soon attracted scores of artists, designers, as well as quirky caf&eacute;s and unique restaurants.<br />
Vegetable Tempura. Pics/Nimesh daveThat's the first hint you get about this soon-to-be-launched restaurant within the Marriott, Juhu. The idea, we are told but the brains behind it, is to create a space that's fun and quirky. And the name had to reflect that philosophy.The des]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-juhu-5-stars-new-eatery-serves-unique-asian-cuisines/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jun 2016 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-juhu-5-stars-new-eatery-serves-unique-asian-cuisines/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartender In A Bottle will make your house party a blast]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; Planning a house party but don&rsquo;t want to miss out on the fun by constantly churning out drinks for the guests? You might want to check out the Bartender In A Bottle service that will be launched by The Daily Bar &amp; Kitchen, within the next fortnight. Designed like a bartender figurine, the bottle features a ready cocktail that you can pick up from the bar as a takeaway. All you need to do is pour it in a glass, add ice and wash it down.<br />
The Contender<br />
&ldquo;We&rsquo;ve observed t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bartender-in-a-bottle-will-make-your-house-party-a-blast/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2016 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bartender-in-a-bottle-will-make-your-house-party-a-blast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four great food and drink finds around Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Feast like a king8 pm onwards: Tuck into a 10-course European meal paired with wines in every round at a Wine and Dine event hosted by Nikhil Agarwal. Some of the pairings include soups with Soma Sauvignon Blanc Gold 2014, pizzas with the light Fratelli Sangiovese 2014 and pastas with Charosa Selections Shiraz 2015.<br />
On: June 8<br />
At: Caf&eacute; Mangii, Junction of Khar Pali and 14th Road, off Linking Road, Khar (W).<br />
Entry:&nbsp;Rs 1,499&nbsp;<br />
Call: 26498100Lick ice cream rolls3 pm to 12 am:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/four-great-food-and-drink-finds-around-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2016 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/four-great-food-and-drink-finds-around-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Four great food &amp; drink finds around Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp;Feast like a king8 pm onwards: Tuck into a 10-course European meal paired with wines in every round at a Wine and Dine event hosted by Nikhil Agarwal. Some of the pairings include soups with Soma Sauvignon Blanc Gold 2014, pizzas with the light Fratelli Sangiovese 2014 and pastas with Charosa Selections Shiraz 2015.<br />
On: June 8<br />
At: Caf&eacute; Mangii, Junction of Khar Pali and 14th Road, off Linking Road, Khar (W).<br />
Entry:&nbsp;Rs 1,499&nbsp;<br />
Call: 26498100Lick ice cream rolls3 pm to 12 am:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/four-great-food-amp-drink-finds-around-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2016 04:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/four-great-food-amp-drink-finds-around-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Restaurant Review: Lower Parel cafe scores high on Indian dishes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Farzi Cafe&nbsp;<br />
Food: Good<br />
Service: Excellent<br />
Ambience: GroovyIt look us an entire week of phone calls to bag a reservation at Farzi Caf&eacute;. Given its popularity in Delhi and Dubai, the restaurant was bound to create a buzz among the city&rsquo;s hip and chic. We hoped it would be worth the hype.The menu is well thought out, and there are several contemporary Indian dishes that will keep you piqued, so will the 3D walls with video projections. Eager to start our meal, we picked our cocktai]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/restaurant-review-lower-parel-cafe-scores-high-on-indian-dishes/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/restaurant-review-lower-parel-cafe-scores-high-on-indian-dishes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bake your own bread and eat it too, Riddhi Chaudhary tells you how]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's when Riddhi Chaudhary lifts the dough that she has been kneading for 20 minutes and bangs it on the counter repeatedly that you understand the real lure of baking your own bread. It&rsquo;s all about de-stressing. Applying pressure to the dough, digging your knuckles into it, flattening it on the counter, rolling it and then repeating the process, does look like an exercise recommended by your therapist.<br />
Riddhi Chaudhary kneads the dough at her home in Mahalaxmi; (Below) she baked the semol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bake-your-own-bread-and-eat-it-too-riddhi-chaudhary-tells-you-how/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2016 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bake-your-own-bread-and-eat-it-too-riddhi-chaudhary-tells-you-how/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bake your own bread and eat it too]]></title><description><![CDATA[It's when Riddhi Chaudhary lifts the dough that she has been kneading for 20 minutes and bangs it on the counter repeatedly that you understand the real lure of baking your own bread. It&rsquo;s all about de-stressing. Applying pressure to the dough, digging your knuckles into it, flattening it on the counter, rolling it and then repeating the process, does look like an exercise recommended by your therapist.<br />
Riddhi Chaudhary kneads the dough at her home in Mahalaxmi; (Below) she baked the semol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bake-your-own-bread-and-eat-it-too/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2016 05:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bake-your-own-bread-and-eat-it-too/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kerala's favourite snack Neyyappam is yummy as well as healthy]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s not every day that you hear of a traditional Indian sweet making global news, and for healthy reasons. So, when we learnt that Kerala rice delicacy, neyyappam, is a strong contender for the title of Google&rsquo;s latest Android N version, we wondered if anyone outside of India would ever get the name of this sweetmeat right.At Ram Ashray in Matunga, you will be served neyyappam between 7 am and 11 am every day. But, rush. They tend to get picked up quite fast. Pic/Datta KumbharAt las]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/keralas-favourite-snack-neyyappam-is-yummy-as-well-as-healthy/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jun 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/keralas-favourite-snack-neyyappam-is-yummy-as-well-as-healthy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heads up for tails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Puppychino, Delhi&rsquo;s (India&rsquo;s) first dog caf&eacute;, is located in Shahpur Jat. (Source: Express photo Tashi Tobgyal)<br />
Dog owners have a secret sorrow. No matter how they try, they cannot love like a dog &mdash; and nobody encourages this guilt more relentlessly than dogs themselves. Famous for their devotion and loyalty, canines have a less-publicised side that involves staring, stalking and emotional blackmail. Now, they have a new plea for their &ldquo;parents&rdquo;&mdash; a caf&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heads-up-for-tails/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2016 20:31:26 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/heads-up-for-tails/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sneak peek at a week-long East Indian food festival at Mumbai eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[During a recent trip to New Zealand, the scenic nation's culinary innovations left an impression on Meldan D'Cunha, chef-owner of Soul Fry. "Its restaurants offer interesting fare in modern Indian cuisine. Like, the chicken kebabs are presented as a gravy dish and vindaloo is cooked with pulled pork. The restaurant communities also follow monthly themes. For instance, in June, they're dishing out junk-free menus; they also plan to celebrate dry July," reveals the Mahim resident. Taking off from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sneak-peek-at-a-week-long-east-indian-food-festival-at-mumbai-eatery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2016 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sneak-peek-at-a-week-long-east-indian-food-festival-at-mumbai-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lower Parel eatery's 3 masala papads that make perfect bar snacks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Starting today, if you visit The Bombay Canteen for an after-work drink or dinner, you&rsquo;ll find Brijnath Papad and Murugan Papad staring coolly at you from the menu.&nbsp; From next week, Rani Papad will join in the fun as well. And this isn&rsquo;t just a regular masala papad that comes topped with spicy-tangy chopped onions, tomatoes and green chillies.<br />
Murugan Papad, Rani papad and Brijnath Papad. Pic/Sayyed &nbsp;Sameer AbediThe thin and crunchy discs will appear with toppings like bain]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/lower-parel-eaterys-3-masala-papads-that-make-perfect-bar-snacks/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/lower-parel-eaterys-3-masala-papads-that-make-perfect-bar-snacks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Out-of-home Kulfi that's a summer must-try]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 56-year-old Usha Kesarwani, the love for an after-meal kulfi resulted in her turning entrepreneur and launching Pistascia. Started last year, the kulfi brand saw the Panvel resident pick up tips from her mother-in-law where she'd churn kulfi at home. Business soon picked up, and now she runs a facility in Panvel where kulfis are handmade under Kesarwani's supervision, with some help from her husband Umesh.<br />
(Clockwise, from left) Meetha Paan, Kaju Anjeer, Malai Jaggery, Malai, Badam Thandai a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-out-of-home-kulfi-thats-a-summer-must-try/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-out-of-home-kulfi-thats-a-summer-must-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: Out-of-home Kulfi is a summer must-try]]></title><description><![CDATA[For 56-year-old Usha Kesarwani, the love for an after-meal kulfi resulted in her turning entrepreneur and launching Pistascia. Started last year, the kulfi brand saw the Panvel resident pick up tips from her mother-in-law where she'd churn kulfi at home. Business soon picked up, and now she runs a facility in Panvel where kulfis are handmade under Kesarwani's supervision, with some help from her husband Umesh.<br />
(Clockwise, from left) Meetha Paan, Kaju Anjeer, Malai Jaggery, Malai, Badam Thandai a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-out-of-home-kulfi-is-a-summer-must-try/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-out-of-home-kulfi-is-a-summer-must-try/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Interesting facts about scotch whisky]]></title><description><![CDATA[Did you know that the brewing of Scotch whisky was recorded for the first time on this day in 1495.The liquor evolved from a Scottish drink called uisge beatha, which means "water of life". It was brewed by a monk named Friar John Cor according to the Scotch Whisky Association. He was the distiller at Lindores Abbey in the Kingdom of Fife.The Exchequer Rolls of Scotland records eight bolls of malt given to Friar John Cor wherewith to make aqua vitae over the previous year. This would be enough f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-interesting-facts-about-scotch-whisky/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2016 10:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-interesting-facts-about-scotch-whisky/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tuck into Northeastern delicacies at food festival in Vashi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Browse through Traditions With A Creative Twist, a public food page on Facebook and you're flooded with interesting recipes straight from the kitchens of Mumbai homemakers. Most of them have been tweaked to suit contemporary tastes. For instance, a traditional Assamese sticky rice recipe features coconut cream instead of yoghurt while a pan-fried pumpkin comes flavoured with Panch Phoron (Bengali spice mix) and topped with cheese. Started by mother-daughter duo Ruma and Kasturi Hazarika last yea]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/tuck-into-northeastern-delicacies-at-food-festival-in-vashi/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2016 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/tuck-into-northeastern-delicacies-at-food-festival-in-vashi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Farm-fresh and healthy options at a weekend market in Mumbai]]></title><description><![CDATA[With 37 successful Farmer's Markets conducted across the country, culinary expert Karen Anand and her team of eight, brings the gourmet shopping experience to Mumbai yet again, this time with a festive ambience. Having pioneered the concept in India, the market sees a large number of contributors, including amateur chefs, home bakers, wineries and a host of brands offering homegrown organic produce. From horticulture to kitchen ware and the freshest of produce, the array of exhibitors will have]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/farm-fresh-and-healthy-options-at-a-weekend-market-in-mumbai/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2016 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/farm-fresh-and-healthy-options-at-a-weekend-market-in-mumbai/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Chefs Ranveer Brar, Gautam Mehrishi take you on a royal culinary journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered what transpired in the kitchens of kings and queens of yore? &lsquo;Food Tripping&rsquo;, the soon to be launched show on Living Foodz, will take viewers on a royal expedition to six palaces of Western India with two of the country&rsquo;s most celebrated Chefs - Ranveer Brar and Gautam Mehrishi.<br />
Chefs Ranveer Brar and Gautam MehrishiThe show which is scheduled to release on May 30, offers a rare peek into the exquisite lifestyle and culinary indulgences of the erstwhile r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-chefs-ranveer-brar-gautam-mehrishi-take-you-on-a-royal-culinary-journey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2016 11:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-chefs-ranveer-brar-gautam-mehrishi-take-you-on-a-royal-culinary-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: What's brewing at a new Bandra bar?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deja Brew<br />
Food: Tasty<br />
Service: Efficient<br />
Ambiance: Cosy<br />
Potato Scoops. Pics/Atul Kamble<br />
Thankfully, we didn't feel a sense of d&eacute;j&agrave; vu when we stepped into D&eacute;j&agrave; Brew that has replaced The Pint Room on Bandra's Linking Road, recently. The bright red-and-yellow interiors have made way for stark grey sofas and wooden, high bar chairs, with rustic chandeliers and a bookshelf added to the overhaul. The new owners, who also run the adjoining The Great Punjab, have revamped t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-whats-brewing-at-a-new-bandra-bar/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 May 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-whats-brewing-at-a-new-bandra-bar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai: Parel's famous eatery 'Gharoba' celebrates 50 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is some time before 4 pm when 62-year-old Urmila Vinayak Padwal walks into the tiny, smoke-filled kitchen of her eatery, Gharoba, on Dr SS Rao Road, Parel. She observes closely as her staff conduct the afternoon&rsquo;s chores.Lunchtime at Gharoba sees a flood of diners, especially office-goers from Parel, who make a dash to the eatery for its veg and non-veg thalis. Pics/Pradeep DhivarOne woman is busy stirring the ladle into a pot of chicken curry &mdash; its pungent, coastal aroma wafting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-parels-famous-eatery-gharoba-celebrates-50-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2016 10:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-parels-famous-eatery-gharoba-celebrates-50-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bandra's Bagchiis to launch take-away and delivery joint on June 9]]></title><description><![CDATA[You would miss Bagchiis on Bandra's Ambedkar Road if not for its red logo &mdash; a red chilli in the form of a bindi with the joint&rsquo;s name in it. "Bengali women are fiery, and we stand for women's empowerment," co-owner Papiya Bagchii, dressed in a purple kurta, says.<br />
Papiya and Madhushree Bagchiis at Bandra which opened earlier this month. Pics/Prabhanjan DhanuThe 34-year-old teamed up with Madhushree Shila, her mother, to launch the Bengali food take-away and delivery joint on May 9. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bandras-bagchiis-to-launch-take-away-and-delivery-joint-on-june-9/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2016 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bandras-bagchiis-to-launch-take-away-and-delivery-joint-on-june-9/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bandra's Bagchiis spread love through food!]]></title><description><![CDATA[You would miss Bagchiis on Bandra's Ambedkar Road if not for its red logo &mdash; a red chilli in the form of a bindi with the joint&rsquo;s name in it. "Bengali women are fiery, and we stand for women's empowerment," co-owner Papiya Bagchii, dressed in a purple kurta, says.<br />
Papiya and Madhushree Bagchiis at Bandra which opened earlier this month. Pics/Prabhanjan DhanuThe 34-year-old teamed up with Madhushree Shila, her mother, to launch the Bengali food take-away and delivery joint on May 9. Th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bandras-bagchiis-spread-love-through-food/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2016 07:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/bandras-bagchiis-spread-love-through-food/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parel's famous eatery 'Gharoba' celebrates 50 years]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is some time before 4 pm when 62-year-old Urmila Vinayak Padwal walks into the tiny, smoke-filled kitchen of her eatery, Gharoba, on Dr SS Rao Road, Parel. She observes closely as her staff conduct the afternoon&rsquo;s chores.Lunchtime at Gharoba sees a flood of diners, especially office-goers from Parel, who make a dash to the eatery for its veg and non-veg thalis. Pics/Pradeep DhivarOne woman is busy stirring the ladle into a pot of chicken curry &mdash; its pungent, coastal aroma wafting]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/parels-famous-eatery-gharoba-celebrates-50-years/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2016 05:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/parels-famous-eatery-gharoba-celebrates-50-years/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Just Booch it! The Kombucha will replace aerated drinks in your fridge]]></title><description><![CDATA[When I first started making Kombucha, all my friends thought, &lsquo;Oh, Bella is at it again, making some healthy concoction that will taste horrible&rsquo;,&rdquo; says Bella Carlstrom. &ldquo;But then, they had a sip, and they were hooked. And they all wanted a bottle!&rdquo;<br />
Bella Carlstrom. Pic/Satej ShindeThe 24-year-old model may have hit a home-run with her Kombucha label which she is calling Bella&rsquo;s Booch. When we tasted a chilled glass of lemongrass ginger flavour, we were surpri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/just-booch-it-the-kombucha-will-replace-aerated-drinks-in-your-fridge/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2016 05:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/just-booch-it-the-kombucha-will-replace-aerated-drinks-in-your-fridge/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cooking up a life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Zohan Shamz, Farhad and Ziagul Hakimi cook food at home and supply them to various embasies through an NGO (Express photo by Amit Mehra)<br />
Back in Kabul, the Afghani delicacy dopiaza (literally meaning &ldquo;with two onions&rdquo;) is a simple dish &mdash; meat cooked with onions and nothing else. The onions aren&rsquo;t the ones you see in Indian mandis too. &ldquo;They are big and white,&rdquo; says Ziagul Hakini. A smile breaks on her face as she remembers the dish and how her family would sa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/cooking-up-a-life/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 May 2016 22:29:23 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/cooking-up-a-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Summer Recipes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spinach Tolma<br />
Summer &mdash; when the hearth of a home becomes its furnace, and when you don&rsquo;t really need to add salt to your food, if old Hindi films are anything to go by (think the sweat of one&rsquo;s brow). As the very air around us becomes parched, standing in front of a stove is hardly the state ideal. We turn to some of the best chefs and restaurants in the country to provide us succour, as well as seasonal sustenance. In the first of a summer-long series, we provide you with som]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/summer-recipes/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2016 22:37:10 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/summer-recipes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Explore delicious Sindhi dishes in Chembur]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; Looking for a dose of history laced with aromas of delicious Sindhi food? You might want to sign up for a Sindhi Food Crawl, organised by Wandering Foodies, this Saturday. On the menu are Sindhi adaptations of the popular Pani Puri, Mirchi Ke Pakode, Chole Pattice and Kheema Pattice along with a personally guided tour of Chembur Camp.<br />
Vig Refreshment House at Chembur Camp. Pics/Sameer Markande&ldquo;Most of the dishes are what people have heard before and eaten, but here in Chembur Camp t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-explore-delicious-sindhi-dishes-in-chembur/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2016 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-explore-delicious-sindhi-dishes-in-chembur/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Binge on fries at this new Bandra eatery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The J<br />
Food: Good<br />
Service: Quick<br />
Ambiance: Fun<br />
Sausage Fries<br />
Each time we pass Carter Road, we realise that certain places that ranked high on our list have shut down while newbies have sprung up in their place. Beside frozen yoghurt joints and donut caf&eacute;s dotting the popular stretch, we spotted a large bunch of people crowding outside The J, a popular Churchgate eatery that has now made its way to the &rsquo;burbs. Be forewarned, there is no seating arrangement at the tiny outlet. As we w]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-binge-on-fries-at-this-new-bandra-eatery/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2016 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-binge-on-fries-at-this-new-bandra-eatery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai Food: SoBo eatery to showcase a new food pop-up every month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Globetrotting 23-year-old Sanjana Sanghi doesn't believe in whipping up just one cuisine at her first eatery in the city. And so, she decided to take the pop-up route.<br />
Ferrero Nutella Sundae"I am a foodie, and I love to try different concepts and new cuisines on my travels. When I would return to Mumbai, I would crave for them, so I thought, 'Why not bring trends from across the world on one platform?'" shares Sanghi, whose new eatery at Kemps Corner, Pop-Up Hut will host a different food enterp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sobo-eatery-to-showcase-a-new-food-pop-up-every-month/</link><pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-sobo-eatery-to-showcase-a-new-food-pop-up-every-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Here's where else to try summer's freshest greens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Make most of light grains and try the Barley and Jowar Salad made with puffed grains, pomegranate seeds with a spicy hung curd dressing.<br />
At: The Bombay Canteen, Kamala Mills, Lower Parel.Call:&nbsp;49666666<br />
Cost:&nbsp;Rs 225For an international flavour try The Laotian Salad that can be made with either diced mixed mushrooms or spicy minced chicken. Served on a bed of lettuce, it has flavours of red chillies and basil.<br />
At: Shiro, Bombay Dyeing Mill Compound, Worli.Call: 66511207<br />
Cost: Rs 310 for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-heres-where-else-to-try-summers-freshest-greens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2016 05:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-heres-where-else-to-try-summers-freshest-greens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: This Breach Candy salad bar is perfect for calorie counters]]></title><description><![CDATA[&nbsp; With inviting, chequered black-and-white tiles, potted plants and a well-stocked salad bar, the brightly-lit, six-seater Ministry Of Salads is a candy shop for calorie-counting folk. Propped up bang opposite Tata Garden in Breach Candy, the eatery is the latest addition to the Silver Beach Hospitality roster, which has affiliated with businessman Dhruv Mehra (designer Nishka Lulla&rsquo;s other half) and Sheetal Nahar for the outing. Though all-vegetarian, with a few egg options, Ministry]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-breach-candy-salad-bar-is-perfect-for-calorie-counters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-this-breach-candy-salad-bar-is-perfect-for-calorie-counters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A tinge of green: Kaffir lime leaves summer's top ingredient]]></title><description><![CDATA[Till 2014, getting hold of a bunch of kaffir lime leaves in Mumbai was a challenge for Prashant Puttaswamy, executive chef at Bandra&rsquo;s Fatty Bao. His team would import them from Thailand and use them sparingly. &ldquo;They&rsquo;d be stored in freezers and used judiciously in Thai curries,&rdquo; he says. Now, kaffir limes are available everywhere &mdash; from your neighbourhood &lsquo;Chinese&rsquo; vegetable wallah to online food sites. And, their use is not restricted to Thai curries al]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-tinge-of-green-kaffir-lime-leaves-summers-top-ingredient/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 07:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/a-tinge-of-green-kaffir-lime-leaves-summers-top-ingredient/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food gene pool: Two 'famous' families talk about their kitchen memories]]></title><description><![CDATA[World ka sabse best chef kaun?Back in the &rsquo;80s, James Gomes was executive chef with Juhu&rsquo;s famed Sun N Sand hotel, one of the few five-stars in the suburbs. James returned to his Juhu residence after serving a party of 2,000 guests. It was 4 am on a Sunday. As was his habit, he opened the door to his son Stephen&rsquo;s room to check if he was in bed. &ldquo;I pulled the bedsheet to find a stack of pillows and a recorder that emitted the sound of snoring. He could fool his mum, not m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-gene-pool-two-famous-families-talk-about-their-kitchen-memories/</link><pubDate>Sun, 22 May 2016 07:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-gene-pool-two-famous-families-talk-about-their-kitchen-memories/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 8 whiskies to celebrate World Whisky Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eight popular whiskies you should try if you are a whisky loverJohnnie Walker<br />
It is one of the most most widely distributed blended Scotch whisky brands in the world and is popular and enjoyed by whisky lovers of India. Popular blends include Red Label, Black label, Double Black label, Gold Label, Platinum Label and Blue Label<br />
Pic: Official Facebook page of Johnnie Walker Wine/SpiritsJack Daniels<br />
Produced in the distilleries in Tennessee, Jack Daniels is one of the top selling American whiskeys]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-8-whiskies-to-celebrate-world-whisky-day/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2016 11:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/top-8-whiskies-to-celebrate-world-whisky-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sample the best of home-made food Mumbai has to offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dumpling Khang<br />
Himalayan Delicacies in Vakola, Santacruz<br />
Run by Sreejani Rai, who hails from the Nepali Gorkha community, Dumpling Khang serves everything Himalayan, from steaming hot momos to Thukpa. A self-taught cook, Rai started Dumpling Khang to introduce Mumbaikars to authentic momos. &ldquo;What they were serving as momos weren&rsquo;t actually momos. That&rsquo;s when I decided to set up my own shop,&rdquo; says the 29-year-old self-taught cook. The eatery started as a two-day pop-up in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sample-the-best-of-home-made-food-mumbai-has-to-offer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2016 08:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sample-the-best-of-home-made-food-mumbai-has-to-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: Where Mumbai's chefs buy their kitchen equipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[When we step into Saria Stove Depot, a nondescript kitchen and cookware store squeezed between two shops in Lohar Chawl, we realise what Thomas Zacharias, executive chef at The Bombay Canteen, meant when he captioned a click on Instagram as &lsquo;Definitely a lesson in space management to be learnt here&rsquo;. The popular chef was on his quarterly visit to the store, two weeks back. While over 50 types of ladles hang from the ceiling, fondue and barbeque sets, blow torches, blenders, processor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-where-mumbais-chefs-buy-their-kitchen-equipment/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2016 05:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-where-mumbais-chefs-buy-their-kitchen-equipment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[World Whisky Day: Whisky cocktails here to stay]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Delhi: The consumption of whisky in its traditional avatar has long been in vogue in the country, but whisky cocktails are also gaining popularity as more Indians are travelling overseas and experiencing international drinking trends.<br />
Jack's Old Fashioned No 7The emergence of "craft cocktail bars specialising in whisky cocktails seem to suggest that the trend is here to stay," Vineet Agrawal, head of marketing - Indian subcontinent and Maldives, Brown-Forman Worldwide LLC, the company that m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-whisky-day-whisky-cocktails-here-to-stay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2016 04:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/world-whisky-day-whisky-cocktails-here-to-stay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sample the best of home-made food that Mumbai has to offer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dumpling Khang<br />
Himalayan Delicacies in Vakola, Santacruz<br />
Run by Sreejani Rai, who hails from the Nepali Gorkha community, Dumpling Khang serves everything Himalayan, from steaming hot momos to Thukpa. A self-taught cook, Rai started Dumpling Khang to introduce Mumbaikars to authentic momos. &ldquo;What they were serving as momos weren&rsquo;t actually momos. That&rsquo;s when I decided to set up my own shop,&rdquo; says the 29-year-old self-taught cook. The eatery started as a two-day pop-up in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sample-the-best-of-home-made-food-that-mumbai-has-to-offer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2016 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/sample-the-best-of-home-made-food-that-mumbai-has-to-offer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch video: Check out how a waffle shot is made]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you tend to rely on alcohol shots for an instant high, a Kharghar restaurant is ready to give you sugar high with Waffle Shots. Curious? Check out a video of how this cup full of chocolate&nbsp;heaven is made.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/watch-video-check-out-how-a-waffle-shot-is-made/</link><pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2016 04:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/watch-video-check-out-how-a-waffle-shot-is-made/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Savour delicious Mangalorean fare in Prabhadevi]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hotel Shashi Coastal Treat<br />
Food: Good<br />
Service: Quick<br />
Ambiance: BasicWhen we think of coastal food joints, it usually conjures images of a low profile, busy space, where fresh fare is served to customers at a frenzied pace. Hotel Shashi Coastal Treat, near Siddhivinayak temple in Prabhadevi, is a bit different. The space that previously housed an Udipi restaurant, is now a tiny air-conditioned eatery that is cosy, and going by what we saw, fast becoming the go-to lunch den for office-goers in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-delicious-mangalorean-fare-in-prabhadevi/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2016 05:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-savour-delicious-mangalorean-fare-in-prabhadevi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: This Neapolitan pizza could be the world's longest]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neapolitan pizza makers attempt to make the world's longest pizza to break a Guinness World Record along the seafront of Naples in Italy on Wednesday.<br />
Pics/AFPFor the wood-fired pizza, which measured two kilometres, they used 2,000 kg of flour, 1,600 kg of tomatoes, 2,000 kg of mozzarella, 200 litres of oil, 30kg of fresh basil.Past record attempts<br />
According to the Guinness Book of Records, the&nbsp;world's largest pizza&nbsp;was made on December 8, 1990, at the Norwood Pick 'n Pay hypermarket i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-this-neapolitan-pizza-could-be-the-worlds-longest/</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2016 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-this-neapolitan-pizza-could-be-the-worlds-longest/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: New pop-up to offer Bangladeshi delicacies to Mumbaikars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mumbai-based TISS alumnus and home chef Priyadarshini Gupta&rsquo;s grandmother, Khirod-Bashini Gupta or amma as she calls her, passed away before she could get a chance to cook with her. However, she vividly remembers watching her whip up delicacies in the kitchen at their Dover Lane home in Kolkata, in the mid-70s. &ldquo;She would make different kinds of sweets for us on an unon (stove). Food has been my passion since I was a child. All the recipes that I learnt were my amma&rsquo;s, handed d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-new-pop-up-to-offer-bangladeshi-delicacies-to-mumbaikars/</link><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2016 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-new-pop-up-to-offer-bangladeshi-delicacies-to-mumbaikars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Food: MasterChef judge Matt Preston's recipe for Flourless Nutella Cake]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the three most loved judges on the popular food and cooking show MasterChef Australia shares a cake recipe that anyone can make &ndash; Flourless Nutella Cake. So, what are you waiting for? Grab a jar of Nutella and let the baking begin<br />
Flourless Nutella CakeIngredients<br />
&gt;&gt; 4 large eggs<br />
&gt;&gt; 240 g NutellaMethod<br />
&gt;&gt; Preheat oven to 175C. Grease a 17cm springform pan and line with baking paper.<br />
&gt;&gt; Place eggs in the bowl of an electric mixer and whisk on highest speed unt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-masterchef-judge-matt-prestons-recipe-for-flourless-nutella-cake/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 06:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/food-masterchef-judge-matt-prestons-recipe-for-flourless-nutella-cake/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mumbai food: Why this Andheri bar is a 'disaster']]></title><description><![CDATA[Eating out<br />
Billionaire Bar &amp; Kitchen<br />
Food: Bad<br />
Service: Basic<br />
Ambiance: GarishA 10,000 sq ft space designed to give a swanky hotel vibe, along with an ode to Indian royalty d&eacute;cor and European Renaissance &mdash; that&rsquo;s what Billionaire Bar &amp; Kitchen claims to be. Instead, what we got was an empty bar that looked like the shady den of a &rsquo;70s underworld don. It ticked off all the d&eacute;cor requirements for the genre &mdash; velvet sofas, a dark room, tacky chandeliers]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-andheri-bar-is-a-disaster/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 04:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/mumbai-food-why-this-andheri-bar-is-a-disaster/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savour global street-eats at Mumbai's first food truck festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you happen to drop by High Street Phoenix at Lower Parel over the coming weekend, you'd be forgiven for believing that you are part of the TV show, Eat Street. Like the popular series, where host James Cunningham tucks into yummy fare from restaurant-on-wheels, you, too, can savour street eats from over 10 food trucks parked in the mall's courtyard.<br />
Ashish Sajnani of the Bombay Food Truck. Pic/Suresh KKThey'll be part of Food Truck Square, touted as the city's first food truck festival. The t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/savour-global-street-eats-at-mumbais-first-food-truck-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2016 04:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-in/news/india-food-news/savour-global-street-eats-at-mumbais-first-food-truck-festival/</guid></item></channel></rss>