How soon can I walk after Flooring installation?
After new floors are installed, one of the most common questions homeowners ask is how quickly daily life can resume. Walking too soon can affect...
Madhampatty Rangaraj moves Madras High Court over defamatory posts by costume designer Joy Crizildaa
Joy Crizildaa and ‘Madhampatty’ Rangaraj | Photo Credit: Instagram/@joycrizildaa, @madhampatty_rangaraj Madhampatty Thangavelu Hospitality Private Limited has approached the Madras High Court to restrain costume designer...
Madhampatty Rangaraj moves Madras High Court over defamatory posts by costume designer Joy Crizildaa
Joy Crizildaa and ‘Madhampatty’ Rangaraj | Photo Credit: Instagram/@joycrizildaa, @madhampatty_rangaraj Madhampatty Thangavelu Hospitality Private Limited has approached the Madras High Court to restrain costume designer...
Onam 2025 Chennai Guide: Feasts, takeaways and traditional sadhya
Geetham, all outlets in Chennai city Geetham celebrates Onam with an elaborate vegetarian Sadhya of over 25 traditional dishes. The spread features curries such as...
Cuddalore restaurants too shun Swiggy, Zomato; switch to Tamil Nadu-based food delivery platform Zaaroz
Cuddalore District Hotel Owners Association flagging off delivery services of the Chidambaram-based online food delivery platform, Zaaroz, in Cuddalore on September 1, 2025 | Photo Credit:...
Madras Day: Celebrate Chennai’s tiffin traditions with rosemilk and rasam focaccia
What does 4 pm mean for you? For most school children, it is the quick joy of a veg puff or an egg puff after...
Madras Day: Celebrate Chennai’s tiffin traditions with rosemilk and rasam focaccia
What does 4 pm mean for you? For most school children, it is the quick joy of a veg puff or an egg puff after...
Enjoy home-made puddings at Tree of Treats in Thiruvananthapuram
Tree of Treats, a weekend home cafe located at Kowdiar, Thiruvananthapuram, comes to life at five on Friday evenings. The fairy lights wrapped around the...
Bengaluru’s Beku brings together books, bakes and beverages
Prarthana Prasad says that her founding of Beku, a café, bakery, and bookstore, which just opened its doors to the public, came from a very...
Avartana at ITC Grand Chola launches a new limited edition menu. Here’s what’s special about it
At Avartana, drumsticks — wrapped in a crunchy gram flour coat — look like they hopped off the Met Gala red carpet. Buttermilk — spiked...
Celebrate Independence Day with a Persian culinary journey by Nasrin Karimi in Chennai
If you wish to experience a truly heartfelt meal infused with love, nostalgia and tradition, look no further than the authentic Iranian–Persian home-cooked creations of...
Pazham pori, congee, pepper rasam: Indian chefs on their favourite dishes for the monsoon
Chef Harish Rao – HOSA, Goa Goa is in the thick of its monsoon. And amidst the fragrance of petrichor, Chef Harish Rao’s kitchen is...
Taste the flavours of Lahore and Patiala in Delhi at Amninder Sandhu’s Kikli
The culinary disposition of Punjab, unlike its geographic landscape, remains undivided. It spells the fusion of hearty, robust and fiery palate coupled with cooking techniques...
Pizzeria Toto in Thiruvananthapuram serves pizzas inspired from different parts of the world
It is easy to miss Pizzeria Toto at Ulloor, in Thiruvananthapuram, while driving if not for the sign of an illuminated cartoon pizza slice topped...
The 7th edition of Shefs at The Leela celebrates women in culinary leadership
Bunuma Patgiri | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT The Leela Palace Chennai presents the seventh edition of Shefs at The Leela in collaboration with ‘Dean With...
Salty Nerd launches six new vodka flavours
Salty Nerd Vodka flavours | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT In a market that worships tradition and legacy, a new player has come along to stir...
Namakkal food delivery app Zaaroz, a Tamil Nadu-based platform, gains traction as restaurants shun Swiggy and Zomato
Food delivery service through Zaaroz in Namakkal commenced after a puja at Anjaneyar temple on July 7, 2025 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The restaurant...
Bubbles & Bobas: The history behind the tea and understanding what’s actually in it!
Originating in the 1980s, the story of boba starts in the tiny traditional tea shops of Taiwan. These shops used to sell cold tea, a...
Watch | What is a Michelin Star? Origin and history explained
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Aakhol offers homestyle Assamese food Hyderabad
A la carte dishes in the menu from Aakhol_Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement There is no greater joy than tucking into a comfort meal...
Aakhol offers homestyle Assamese food Hyderabad
A la carte dishes in the menu from Aakhol_Hyderabad | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement There is no greater joy than tucking into a comfort meal...
Madurai Kullappa Mess brings the flavours of southern Tamil Nadu to your plate
An assortment of popular dishes at Madurai Kullappa Mess | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Now, find the flavours of Madurai in the heart of Chennai....
Looking for meat-heavy breakfast options in Madurai? Try Amsavalli Bhavan
Amsavalli Bhavan in Madurai is among the oldest restaurants in the city. | Photo Credit: MOORTHY G It is not yet 9am when a man...
Historically, did life really just give us lemons?
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade | Photo Credit: Pexels Lemons, with their bright yellow hue and tart flavour, are a staple of cuisines...
Casamigo in Thiruvananthapuram serves a blend of international flavours in a cosy bistro setting
Casamigo restaurant interiors | Photo Credit: Nainu Oommen The wicker basket of toasted bread and butter placed on a table covered with a green plaid...
Feathers hotel celebrates the Tamil flavours in a pop-up curated by celebrated Singaporean Chef Devagi Sanmugam
As a Tamilian born and raised in Singapore, 69-year-old Chef Devagi Sanmugam, connects to her roots through the rich aromatic world of spices. In Chennai...
Author Prajwal Parajuly on why chutney, not idli, is his go-to dish
Illustration | Photo Credit: Saai To survive the many splendours of Sri City, where I live part of the year, one must get away every...
Discover native mango varieties in Chennai
The Organic Shandy, Mylapore Native mango varieties reign this year says organic farmer and co-founder of Organic Shandy, PB Murali. He adds that the mango...
This year try a native mango variety, like Yaanathalai, Kalapadi or Nadusalai. Here is where you can find them in Chennai
The Organic Shandy, Mylapore Native mango varieties reign this year says organic farmer and co-founder of Organic Shandy, PB Murali. He adds that the mango...
Science of cooking: the secret life of the rising cakes!
You must be wondering why I am writing this. I am not an ingredient, nor something you enjoy munching on, but guess what? I am...
Taste Idukki with Chennai’s Yura gelato by ITC Grand Chola
Yura Artisanal Scoops | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Brightly lit and thoughtfully designed, ITC Grand Chola’s gelato bar, named Yura – Artisanal Scoops, is inspired...
Discover the culinary heritage of Odisha and Southeast Asia at Jaatra, Taj Puri
Stepping inside Jaatra, the specialty restaurant of the newly-inaugurated Taj Puri Resort and Spa, feels like being transported into a beautifully-crafted time capsule. One that...
Tamil Nadu bans mayonnaise made from raw eggs for one year
Representative image | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Tamil Nadu has banned the manufacture, storage, and sale of mayonnaise prepared from raw eggs for a period...
Food start-up Tocco connects home chefs from across the country with people looking for healthy snack options
Remember that craving for homemade pickle, mulagu podi, chammanthi podi, poha, cookies and chivdawhen you were away from home? If you live or have lived...
Tamil Nadu’s oldest ice cream spots
Apple milk, Madurai Apple mix or apple milk, an ice cream-like dessert served at Amsavalli Bhavan in Madurai. | Photo Credit: G. Moorthy Nothing much...
House of Klothberg, a new cafe in Chennai, also features a boutique and an ice cream parlour
House of Klothberg | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement A blue wall with murals of cheerful sunflowers and dapper-looking girls has become an Instagrammable spot on...
What is adulteration, and what is its impact on our daily lives?
What is adulteration, and what is its impact on our daily lives?...
Thiruvananthapuram’s Eateries put their spin on idlis
Growing up, Athira J was not a big fan of idlis. “If someone at home said we have idli for breakfast, my whole mood would...
Kampot restaurant review: Some hits, some misses, but options aplenty and a pleasant vibe
Kampot in Haralur Road | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement After its debut at Ecoworld, Kampot has opened its second outlet on Haralur Road, just off...
Exploring Bengaluru’s Iftar hotspots: Shivaji Nagar, Frazer Town, and Koramangala
Bengaluru, for all its tech-driven energy, is not exactly a city that never sleeps. Unlike Mumbai’s 3 am vada pav stalls or Delhi’s all-night paratha...
CFTRI to host network meeting on probiotics and fermented foods in Mysuru
The event will focus on the latest advancements, innovative applications, and emerging trends in probiotics, including their role in gut health, immune support, and overall...
A look at popular haleem spots in Visakhapatnam this Ramzan
Haleem and parathas dished out at Hotel Daspalla for Ramzan in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: KR Deepak As the holy month of Ramzan unfolds, the...
A look at Chennai’s Iftar trail this Ramadan
Abid’s Abid Zahid, the proprietor of Abid’s, has made elaborate arrangements for Iftar and Salah (prayer) this Ramzan. The buffet features flavours from Hyderabad, West...
Journey through a Naga spice trail
Naga food available at Nagaland House in Delhi | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Birthday lunches tend to be heavy affairs — full of special dishes...
Coimbatore Race Course Road food guide: Top places to eat
It was not always a food hub. Race Course Road, one of Coimbatore’s most prominent stretches, has had many lives. Originally, it was exactly what...
Journey through a Naga spice trail
Naga food available at Nagaland House in Delhi | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Birthday lunches tend to be heavy affairs — full of special dishes...
9 chefs meet 9 artists: How India’s chefs are building a collaborative future
A bamboo structure rises skyward, inspired by the various headgears of Arunachal Pradesh’s tribal communities. Discarded fishing nets repurposed into walls enclose a space that echoes...
Chennai’s Elba Trading Company introduces a languid Italian brunch on weekends
ETC has a seating capacity of 30 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Elba Trading Co. (ETC). which specialises in fresh handmade pasta, has introduced a...
Bento is now a staple for sweet tooth in Chennai
Heavy demand: Jannathul Firdous, a home-baker, conducts Bento cake workshops. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam It is undeniable that the younger population of Chennai...
This new restaurant in New Delhi serves food from undivided Punjab
The framed front page of a leading daily from the day India got independence, a grandmother’s old wooden comb, centuries-old sword — for a minute, I mistake...
chef Harshini is reintroducing diners to the flavour-laden dishes of Kongunadu
Fish fry at Kongunadu | Photo Credit: Special Arrangements Chef Lakshmi Divya Harshini always wanted to learn pastry making, but she had to wait until...
Kochi’s growing appetite for ramen: Try these varieties- tonkotsu, ichiraku, miso
Extremely curious about the buzz around ramen, we headed to Tony’s Kitchen at Kacheripady, in Kochi, where we were greeted with a visual treat and...
Try handmade pizzas by Kochi couple Sanoop and Jithu George
From the outside, Adam’s Pizza does not look like a takeaway restaurant. One might easily pass it by without knowing it is a pizzeria. But...
Cycle, celebrate, connect at the Chennai Cycling Thiruvizha
An exclusive cycling competition will be conducted for kids in the age group of 8 to 12 in a safe environment | Photo Credit: The...
Try handmade pizzas by Kochi couple Sanoop and Jithu George
From the outside, Adam’s Pizza does not look like a takeaway restaurant. One might easily pass it by without knowing it is a pizzeria. But...
Thiruvananthapuram makes good food choice with healthy eats
For 25-year-old Vrinda Vinod, who lost her grandfather to high blood pressure, an affinity towards healthy food started at a young age with her mother...
Tamil Nadu’s first floating restaurant opened at Muttukadu
The ₹5-crore double decker boat can accommodate up to 125 persons at a time. Tamil Nadu’s first floating restaurant was opened on the backwaters of...
Biryani is a ₹10,000-crore market in Tamil Nadu
There are countless push-cart vendors serving biryani throughout the day and night, contributing to the widespread availability of this popular dish. The biryani market in...
A cookery book from a Sahitya Akademi winner explores traditional recipes of Nanjil Nadu
Sahitya Akademi award winner Nanjil Nadan’s book ‘Nanjil Naatu Unavu’ | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Food is an integral part of society, and like the...
Highlights from the Nilgiris Earth Festival 2024
When it comes to conservation messaging, two distinct approaches often emerge. The first is a celebration — showcasing the planet’s wonders, like the comforting bird...
A guide to Christmas cakes in Chennai
Ciclo cafe | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Pumpkin Tales The team at Pumpkin Tales has curated a wide range of Christmas goodies for the season....
How Madurai bakeries keep the spirit of Christmas alive with plum cakes
Fruit mixing | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement As the air turns chill and holiday lights twinkle in every corner, the irresistible aroma of freshly baked...
Madurai treats with a side of jigarthanda at a food festival in Coimbatore
Mallippo idli in nalli kuzhambu | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M Ayira meen kulambu, a quintessentially Madurai dish often served alongside steaming idlis, rice and idiyappams, is a blend of tamarind, spices, and perfected culinary...
Wander into Chennai’s first speakeasy style bar and discover unique cocktail and food pairings
I have reached an age when everything is too loud. Bars, concerts, and the inevitably rambunctious family sitting beside me at a restaurant. So, I...
Meghalaya: Looking beyond the grape | Market demand for fruit wines and an enabling government policy is motivating small-time winemakers to go commercial
In the last couple of years, te.gism, the “fruit with a dot in its name”, has caught the imagination of wine lovers in the Northeast...
Thoughtfully curated Deepavali hamper guide for Visakhapatnam
A sustainable Deepavali gift hamper by Dhanak Naturals. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT As Deepavali approaches, the art of gifting takes centre stage. It’s time...
Thoughtfully curated Deepavali hamper guide for Visakhapatnam
A sustainable Deepavali gift hamper by Dhanak Naturals. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT As Deepavali approaches, the art of gifting takes centre stage. It’s time...
Anna Samuel creates hyper reality cakes, crafting edible art like kappa-meen curry and biryani
Anna Samuel | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Anna Samuel gifted her a father-in-law a potted succulent on his birthday. He kept it on a shelf...
Old Mahabalipuram Road, a late-night food haven for the young and old
Active at night: The area is home to IT companies and start-ups. Many of their employees step out for a snack at night. | Photo...
Homemade jams, concentrates, preserves made with fresh produce, capture essence of Kerala’s seasonal fruits
Homemade with fresh produce, these jams, concentrates and preserves are not the run-of-the-mill sweet spreads that pass off as fruit treats in the market. These...
Circars Bistro: A new hub for American and continental cuisine in Visakhapatnam
People enjoying a meal at Circars Bistro, a new American and continental dining space in Visakhapatnam. | Photo Credit: KR Deepak Stepping into Circars Bistro,...
Apart from Puja and prasadam, high tea takes the centre stage during the Navaratri festival in Chennai
Navaratri is here and the dolls that are safely bubble wrapped and stored in the attic have been brought out and arranged thematically on the...
Celebrated Chennai cook, Mountbatten Mani Iyer, no more
One of South India’s most popular wedding caterers, Mountbatten Mani Iyer, passed away at the age of 92 on September 22. Mount Iyer as he...
Head to Ishtaa to relish tried and tested comfort food
Ishtaa in Jaynagar, Bangalore | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Bang smack in the middle of Jayanagar’s bustling best is Ishtaa — a vegetarian restaurant where...
Karnataka government wants sugar content in beer capped at 25% of weight of malt of grain and declared on bottle label
The Brewers Association of India has expressed fears that forcing brewers to put ingredients on the label was “discriminatory and amounts to forcing the beer...
Watch: Hyderabad’s Chika Cafe serves coffee-infused gulab jamun
Watch: Hyderabad’s Chika Cafe serves coffee-infused gulab jamun ...
Woodlands Drive-in reopens in Chennai after 18 years
The newly launched Woodlands Drive-In funtions at a one-acre land in Arumbakkam | Photo Credit: Thamodharan B For those of us who grew up in...
A collaboration to make Mumbai green this Independence Day
This Independence Day, the worlds of food and Nature will collaborate to bring down Mumbai’s increasingly warm temperatures in a bid to invite more butterflies...
At The Madras Taproom, Chennai’s new resto bar, take on a challenge to demolish fiery chicken wings or a mammoth slice of cake
Berry Cheesecake | Photo Credit: Thamodharan B For a month and a half now, a jali work facade on Montieth Road has been the object...
The trials and tribulations of apples and other imported fruits in the Nilgiris
When the British settled in the Nilgiris, Coonoor, Kateri, Kotagiri, the slopes round Kalhatti, and the higher parts of Ootacamund were found suitable for apple...
Meet Chennai’s Willy Wonka in his chocolate factory as city-based Cheers Chocolates launches its first store
SSS Keshav Krishna, founder of Cheers Chocolates, at a workshop Cheers Chocolates’ newly launched outlet is like a Lego store, but for chocolates. It is...
Meet Chennai’s Willy Wonka in his chocolate factory as city-based Cheers Chocolates launches its first store
SSS Keshav Krishna, founder of Cheers Chocolates, at a workshop Cheers Chocolates’ newly launched outlet is like a Lego store, but for chocolates. It is...
Madras Maplai in Chennai focusses on Chettinad flavours
Maplai virundhu at Madras Maplai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement High school buddies, Jerome Fenelon and D Badrinarayan, were always interested in the world of...