Food

During my recent trip to Chicago, I discovered something mind-blowing. Turns out, the city is home to the world’s largest Starbucks, and guess who just had to check it out? Yep, me! My tryst with coffee began in Bengaluru, savouring that delicious filter Kaapi that felt like a warm hug. …

I feel we all must thank Italy for giving Pizza to the world. The remarkable dish has reached almost every corner of the world. While the original recipe still exists, the Pizza has gotten a local makeover everywhere it has travelled. Right from the Tandoori Paneer Pizza to the Chicago …

“We eat Pizza!” – the phrase that Joey says in one of the episodes of FRIENDS resonates with so many of us. I’m a big pizza fan, whether it’s the desi pizza at Dominos or the artisanal ones I get to eat during my food explorations. So when my trip …

There’s something about Missal Pav that leaves an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to savour its spicy, flavorful delight. My love affair with this iconic Maharashtrian dish began decades ago in Kolhapur, where I first experienced the fiery magic of Missal Pav during one of my Cricket tours. Over …

Many of you have asked me for recommendations on the best South Indian restaurants in Hyderabad on Instagram, Twitter and other places so I’ve decided to put together the ultimate list of the top 15 South Indian restaurants in Hyderabad. What sets this list apart? Well, these aren’t just names …

Sunday mornings are the only day when you can truly chill and take it easy. And Hyderbadis otherwise also take things light (it’s a Hyderabadi thing Light le lo which means take it easy) Waking up at 4 am and heading to a Dosa Bandi in Charminar isn’t everyone’s cup …

Another week and another Telugu restaurant that I visited. It isn’t long since I visited Ouvra a few weeks back and this time around I was again at a similar setup. My office colleagues were here and Maharaj played the host and decided to treat them with some Telugu food. …

Chutneys is one of the oldest South Indian restaurants along with the Taj Mahal that has served generations. However, the love of South Indian food has led to an influx of many South Indian eateries of late. Ishta, Antera, Ragi, Anna Native and Itlu are some of the popular new …

Serve Maharaj a plate with dal, roti and a subzi and Maharaj will be the happiest person in the room. I’ve grown up eating desi food and my love for dal, roti and subzi is unconditional. However, I’m always grateful for my habit of blogging which has provided me with …

It’s been nearly a month since I returned from my trip to Jagadalpur. And I must say Jagdalpur has welcomed me with open arms and given me the experience of a lifetime. During my two-day stay there I got to experience a lot of things, from the mesmerizing waterfalls of …