Monday, December 31, 2012

9:18 PM

Royal Tulip Luxury Hotel

Royal Tulip Luxury HotelThis five star hotel will give you an opportunity to welcome the New Year in the Las Vegas style. From flaring bartenders and mystic fireworks to lucky draws...
9:18 PM

The Park, CBD Belapur

The Park, CBD BelapurYour kids will surely have fun here! There is a separate buffet for the tiny tots and bangle makers, tarot readers, caricature artists, will be called to keep...
9:18 PM

Fortune Select Exotica, Vashi

Fortune Select Exotica, VashiThis hotel plans to create a one-day Goa for you right there. The main attractions would include live Goan band performances, variety of other dance...
9:18 PM

The Regenza by Tunga, Vashi

The Regenza by Tunga, VashiThis hotel plans to have a relaxed party for a change. The chefs at the hotel have decided to offer its patrons an appetising buffet, especially created...
9:18 PM

Royal Orchid Central Garzia, Vashi

Royal Orchid Central Garzia, VashiAt this hotel, you can have a relaxed dinner with your loved ones. It plans to treat its patrons to a lavish buffet spread. Twilight, the rooftop...
9:17 PM

Yogi Executive, Vashi

Yogi Executive, VashiThis place will give couples an opportunity to enjoy some private moments together on their rooftop and has unlimited cocktails, mocktails on offer. At Curry...
9:17 PM

Rockville Bar and Dinner, CBD Belapur

Rockville Bar and Dinner, CBD BelapurThis place will host a Goan theme party for you this New Year’s eve. The staff will be dressed in traditional Goan attires and delicacies such...
9:17 PM

Vasundhara restaurant and lounge bar, Vashi

Vasundhara restaurant and lounge bar, VashiAre you planning a vampire party sleepover? If yes, then do not miss Vasundhara’s vampire night-themed party this New Year’s eve. Casual...
9:17 PM

Cult Lounge, Belapur

Cult Lounge, BelapurWith DJ Inhertia playing at the lounge, the organisers promise to keep you moving all night long. The lounge will serve its patrons scrumptious food and great...
9:17 PM

Indulge lounge, CBD Belapur

Indulge lounge, CBD BelapurA pirate theme party will be hosted at this lounge, this New Year’s eve. A pirate ship will be created and many props will be given out at the party including...
9:16 PM

Four Points by Sheraton

Four Points by SheratonThis place assures a great beginning to your New Year. There will be rocking music and scrumptious delights to tickle your taste buds and you can also choose...

Monday, December 24, 2012

9:14 PM

Plum cake By Corniche

Plum cake By Corniche Ingredients: Dry fruit mix (1kg) n 250 gms red glazed cherry n 125 gms tutti fruiti n 100 gms cashew nuts n 125 gms raisins n 25 gms orange peel n...
9:13 PM

Coffee Frosted Brownies By Adele Fernandes, Slice of Life

Coffee Frosted Brownies By Adele Fernandes, Slice of Life Ingredients: n 150 gms all-purpose flour n 330 gms sugar n 4 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder n 1 tsp baking powder n 1 tsp...
9:13 PM

Mud cake By Chef Sanjay Kachave, Pastry Chef, Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai International Airport

Mud cake By Chef Sanjay Kachave, Pastry Chef, Courtyard by Marriott, Mumbai International Airport Ingredients: n 500 gms butter n 500 gms chocolate n 8 eggs whole n 8 eggs yolk n...
9:13 PM

Cake Pops By Robin Chatterjee, Yogurtbay

Cake Pops By Robin Chatterjee, Yogurtbay Ingredients: n 250 gms chocolate (dark or white or nutella brownie cake crumbs) n 100 gms chocolate (white or dark or milk) for ganache n...
9:12 PM

Almond and Chocolate Pie By Chef Nachiket Shetye, 36 Oak & Barley

Almond and Chocolate Pie By Chef Nachiket Shetye, 36 Oak & Barley Ingredients: n ½ cup bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, chopped n 3 tbsp unsalted butter n 1 ¼ cups dark...
9:12 PM

Gingerbread Men By Tart

Gingerbread Men By Tart Ingredients: n 100 gms brown sugar n 100 gms golden syrup n 225 gms plain flour n ¼ tsp salt n 2 tsp bicarbonate of soda n 1 heaped tsp ground ginger n...
9:11 PM

German Stollen By Chef Vasant Khot, Sr. Pastry Chef, Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport

German Stollen By Chef Vasant Khot, Sr. Pastry Chef, Holiday Inn Mumbai International Airport Ingredients: n ¾ cups flour n 1 cup powder sugar or icing sugar n ½ cup lukewarm...
8:36 PM

Bake and you shall have it!

Bake and you shall have it! As the city takes on a festive air this season, we at DNA tried to recreate an almost perfect setting not just for ourselves but for our readers...

Sunday, December 23, 2012

4:15 PM

BALLOONS ARE ALWAYS FUN AND THEY ADD A LOT OF COLOUR TO ANY CHRISTMAS PARTY

UP IN THE AIR BALLOONS ARE ALWAYS FUN AND THEY ADD A LOT OF COLOUR TO ANY CHRISTMAS PARTY Available in fascinating colours,shapes,sizes and themes,balloons always...
4:12 PM

Cupcakes for Christmas FROM RED VELVET,HAZELNUT TORTE TO TIRAMISU, CUPCAKES ARE THE FLAVOUR OF THE SEASON

3:47 PM

Celebrate the festive spirit with good food

Celebrate the festive spirit with good food     It’s that time of the year when we pray for peace, happiness and lots of goodies from good ol’ Santa. So gear...
3:47 PM

Hangla’s has recently introduced a budget menu — specially priced and portioned biryani and tikia rolls at low prices.

Hot offers on chilly evenings     Hangla’s has recently introduced a budget menu — specially priced and portioned biryani and tikia rolls at low prices. Their...
3:46 PM

Mumbai’s popular hotspot Goa Portuguesa Restobar recently celebrated its 24th anniversary

Goan Fiesta     Mumbai’s popular hotspot Goa Portuguesa Restobar recently celebrated its 24th anniversary at their parent Matunga branch. The globally awarded,...

Saturday, December 22, 2012

6:26 PM

Called Miko Kuro’s Midnight Tea, this experimental art event will be held over 12 hours, with 48 artists from the US, Canada and India showcasing paintings, sound installations and performance art and conducting poetry readings and creative discussions, punctuated by tea ceremonies

Join a midnight tea party Starting at midnight today, painters, poets, actors and sculptors dressed in Victorian costumes will perform, swirl in circles,...
6:25 PM

A meal at Cheval, French for horse, proves to be well worth the gamble. Be sure to bet on dessert

A WINNING STEED A meal at Cheval, French for horse, proves to be well worth the gamble. Be sure to bet on dessert Cheval is French for horse. The Kala Ghoda eatery’s...

Thursday, December 20, 2012

2:10 PM

InterContinental Hotel, Marine Drive

Eat ThursdayTuck into a lavish brunch that features a wide-spread of Italian, European, Mediterranean and Japanese dishes created by Chef Paul Kinny. Relax and unwind...

Saturday, December 15, 2012

6:58 PM

Recipe for chole and Shahi Tukda

Taste of punjab Vashi resident Neebha Shah loves experimenting with various cuisines. She enjoys cooking for her husband and two kids. This 32-year-old homemaker likes to...
6:11 PM

Lentil-ginger soup with coconut milk

Lentil-ginger soup with coconut milk Serves: 4 Ingredients:l 1 onionl ½-1 chilli pepper of your choicel 2 tsp coriander seeds (or ground coriander)l 1 tsp cumin seeds (or ground cumin)l...
6:10 PM

Purple Potato and Onion leek Vichyssoise

This thick soup is the perfect simple meal for a chilly evening. Actually, you can use any potatoes for this soup. I chose to use purple potatoes because they are different and...
6:09 PM

Korean dumplings Soup

Serves: 4 Ingredients:l 16 - 20 pieces mandu (Korean dumplings)l 1 package mandu pee (dumpling skins/wrappers) (usually about 40 pieces) Fillingl 2 cups kimchi, choppedl 115 gms...
6:04 PM

Food for all! The 10th edition of the annual food festival promises a plethora of there

Food for all! The 10th edition of the annual food festival promises a plethora of there Foodies ahoy! The UpperCrust Food Show — an annual three-day long food extravaganza...

Thursday, December 13, 2012

11:17 PM

ROSE AND PISTACHIO SHRIKHAND LABNEH BALLS

{ BO D Y B EA U TI F U L } The healthy sweet tooth EVEN THE MOST HEALTH-CONSCIOUS PEOPLE WANT TO BE ABLE TO INDULGE A LITTLE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. TIME ’N STYLE BEAUTY...
9:56 AM

Special seafood menu at Marriott

Special seafood menu at Marriott Lotus Café brings out the best and the freshest variety of crustaceans and exotic seafood. Feast on King Tiger prawn, Bay of Bengal...

Monday, December 10, 2012

12:46 AM

Sai Sannidhi Hotel, Dahisar Check Naka.

Calling all food lovers     Sai Sannidhi, among the best seafood restaurants in the suburbs, is out with a new lipsmacking kebab menu. Established in 1969, Sai...
12:33 AM

A royal culinary experience

A royal culinary experience     Rajdhani’s Rasovara — The Royal Kitchen — is the first ever luxury thali restaurant that personifies true luxury dining experience....

Sunday, December 9, 2012

10:58 AM

Hotelier of the Year: Kapil Chopra, Vice President, Oberoi Hotels

I don’t usually make predictions about the hotel business – it is too risky – but I’m going to make one now: I would be very, very surprised if, within the next five years, Kapil...
10:58 AM

Best F&B Hotel: Leela Palace

When the Leela Palace opened, none of us expected very much in F&B terms. We had experienced the Leela’s brand of F&B before: at the Leela in Gurgaon. And it was fine,...
10:58 AM

Contribution to Indian Food: Jayaram Banan, Swagath and Sagar

There are loads of lifetime achievement awards for hoteliers. But restaurateurs get short shrift. So here’s my attempt to redress the balance: a lifetime achievement award...
10:57 AM

F&B Professional of the Year: Rajesh Namby, Leela Palace

Captain Nair will probably kill me for saying this but until the Leela Palace opened in Delhi, I never rated the group very highly in cuisine terms (except...
10:56 AM

Chef of the Year: Manish Mehrotra, Indian Accent

This award is a no-brainer. Those of us who follow chefs always knew that Manish is a genius. But ever since he won Foodistan, became a public figure and featured...
10:56 AM

Best Restaurant Manager: Niju Varghese, Diva

It is hard for a manager to shine in a chef-driven restaurant. But if you ask me, the spirit of Diva, Ritu Dalmia’s flagship Italian restaurant in GK II, is not Ritu herself but...
10:56 AM

Best for a Celebration: The Orient Express, The Taj Palace

I sometimes think that the one thing that makes the Taj group so special is the calibre of its middle-level managers and their dedication to the spirit of the Taj. Take The Orient...
10:56 AM

Best Bakery/Deli: The Delicatessen, The Oberoi

If you need proof that India is changing, consider this: when the Oberoi closed down Kandahar, its Indian restaurant, and opened a deli in that vast space, who could have imagined...
10:55 AM

Best Multi-Cuisine: Setz, Emporio Mall, Vasant Kunj

I’ll be honest with you: I never thought Prasanjit Singh could pull it off for so long. Though Prasanjit now does many other things, Setz, the restaurant he...
10:53 AM

Best All-Day Dining: 360, The Oberoi, Delhi

In my wilder moments I sometimes think of 360 as Augusto’s Sushi Bar. Ever since the restaurant first opened, Augusto Cabrera has been the restaurant’s sushi and sashimi chef...
10:53 AM

Best Café: Chez Nini, Mehar Chand Market

I don’t think there has ever been a European restaurant like Chez Nini in India before. The owner cooks every single meal, goes up to tables to check how guests are doing...
10:53 AM

Best European (Hotel Restaurant): Le Cirque, Leela Palace

When Le Cirque opened, I was sceptical. I’m no fan of the New York original which saw its best days when Ronald Reagan was President, and where snobbery is the service policy....
10:52 AM

Best European: Tres, Lodhi Colony Market

I knew Tres would be good even before it opened: the chef Julia Carmen Desa, a Taj veteran, is talented and versatile and coowner Fatima Lobo, also an old Taj hand, has a real feel...
10:52 AM

Best Brunch: Qube, The Leela Palace

The best brunch award is a difficult one to select. I’m still partial to the Machan brunch, brilliantly run by Tapash Bhattacharya, but the restaurant itself looks...
10:51 AM

Best Japanese: Wasabi, Taj Mahal Hotel

Though Digvijay Singh leaves the Taj Mansingh early next year, his place in the hotel’s history is ensured: he is the guy who transformed the image of this 1970s-style business hotel...
10:50 AM

Best Modern Indian: Amaranta, Oberoi Gurgaon

The Oberoi group has no reputation for Indian cuisine. The old Mughal Rooms were Kwalityclones and the Kandahar menu consisted of dishes stolen from ITC. So it made sense...
10:50 AM

Best Indian (Traditional): Bukhara, ITC Maurya

Blair, Bruce Springsteen and all of the restaurant’s other celebrity guests have not already said? It is the most famous Indian restaurant in the world with a menu that has remained...
10:50 AM

Best Chinese (Standalone): Royal China, Nehru Place

The Royal China group in London is a loose federation of separately owned properties, some of which are very good and some of which are just so-so. It is the same in India. The...
10:50 AM

Best Chinese (Hotel Restaurant): The China Kitchen, Hyatt Regency

Ever since it opened half a decade ago, China Kitchen has rewritten all the rules for Chinese restaurants in India. Created by global Hyatt chefs along the lines of the chain’s...

Saturday, December 8, 2012

9:32 PM

The recently opened Teaze is the first place to introduce bubble tea to Mumbai

A new hangout for tea-totallers Invented on the streets of Taiwan in the ’80s, Bubble Tea originally consisted of sweetened, cold green or milk tea to which...
9:31 PM

MAMMA MIA! One of London’s oldest pizzerias, Pizza Metro Pizza, comes to the city with authentic Italian cooking, and its speciality — the metre-long pizza

A SLICEOF HEAVEN MAMMA MIA! One of London’s oldest pizzerias, Pizza Metro Pizza, comes to the city with authentic Italian cooking, and its speciality — the metre-long...

Friday, December 7, 2012

9:09 AM

Restaurant Review - BIJOLI GRILL Bengali

Restaurant Review BIJOLI GRILL Bengali     First the bad news and then the good news follows. I admit that I’m a see-theglass-as-half-full person (love happy...
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