If treading off the beaten path is of your interest and exploring Bangalore beyond its monuments and pubs is on your agenda, head to Pottery town located in the Cantonment area (near Benson town) of the city. A unique locality that has been in existence since the times of the British Raj, pottery town is… Continue reading Postcards from Pottery Town: clay, creativity and a glimpse of old Bangalore
As mentioned in several of my earlier posts, India is a treasure trove of magnificent temples and ancient monuments. There are several such ‘hidden gems‘ in the form of beautiful, ornate temples dating back centuries in and around the bustling IT city of Bengaluru. Yet another addition to this wonderful list is the Ramalingeshwara group of… Continue reading Photo essay: Ramalingeshwara group of temples, Avani
If you are looking to enjoy a sumptuous Indian meal in the heart of the city, the Return of the Tiger Trail, in Ramada Bangalore is definitely an option to consider. With a distinctive ‘tiger’ theme as the backdrop, the restaurant traces the tiger’s trail across the Indian states right from Rajasthan, Bengal to our very own Karnataka.… Continue reading Return of the Tiger Trail: a royal food safari
Unique concept “Your food tastes heavenly because a farmer’s soul has gone into it. Let’s be grateful to nature for the soil and a farmer for his toil”. This is so true and hence the board caught my attention on my visit to India’s largest organic space, The Green Path. Located in Malleshwaram in Bangalore,… Continue reading The Green Path: one stop shop for all things organic
Guest Post by Bindu Gopal Rao I was recently invited to sample an interesting showcase meal where each chef of the hotel had come up with a dish that would be incorporated into the menu going forward. This was happening at The Lalit Bangalore’s Pan Asian restaurant Oko. Oko means ‘welcome’ in Japanese and has… Continue reading Chef’s Table at Oko, The Lalit, Bangalore
With the festival of joy and sharing, Christmas just around the corner, what better way to usher in the good tidings than with the traditional ceremony of cake mixing. Known to be a harbinger of good things and happiness, this tradition has its roots in the 17th century wherein during the harvest season, lots of… Continue reading Cake Mixing: Fun at My Fortune, Bangalore
