Sundarban has always been one of the most unexplored and underrated food destinations in Bengal. In fact, the reality is, people go…
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Cafe Porkotini
by Indrajit Lahiri February 2, 2022Even a few years back, we didn’t think that a restaurant will open in Kolkata, specializing on pork dishes. And subsequently, will…
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Wah Janaab Park Circus
by Indrajit Lahiri January 10, 2022Park Circus is slowly and steadily becoming a hub for good Mughlai restaurants. With Aminia, Royal, Barkaas and others lined up, it’s…
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Kheermohan from Somrabazar, Hoogly
by Indrajit Lahiri January 7, 2022Kheermohan is a strange sweet. Now I understand, this is a slightly awkward adjective. But when I say that this sweet is…
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Non-veg food in Tamilnadu
by Indrajit Lahiri November 23, 2021For many of us, Tamil food means a strict vegetarian fare- namely, Idli Dosa and Vada. but this time, when I went…
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Enchanting Tamilnadu Part 2
by Indrajit Lahiri November 1, 2021Tamilnadu is one of the most underrated states, from the tourism perspective. And honestly, by the name, certain specific images come to…
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Kalna- the city of Chhena and makha sandesh
by Indrajit Lahiri September 22, 2021“Are you getting lazy again? How many times do I have to remind you? What about your Sweets of Bengal series?” She…
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the curious story of Indo-Chinese cuisine
by Indrajit Lahiri August 9, 2021Chinese food has almost become a religion for us, Bengalis. And after Biryani, chow mien-chilly chicken is what we love the most.…
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Dhakai Parota- or north Kolkata nostalgia
by Indrajit Lahiri July 15, 2021I strongly believe, heritage does not only mean a few bricks and mortar buildings. It’s something, that can be felt, tasted, and…
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Dhamsa- tribal food inside Eco Park New Town
by Indrajit Lahiri June 29, 2021Tribal food is pretty rare in big metro cities like Kolkata. And honestly, who eats tribal food here? In fact, forget about…