We were getting fed up in the lockdown period and were literally dying to go out somewhere. And somebody suggested Taki- 2…
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Trincas- a slice of our childhood
by Indrajit Lahiri September 8, 2020During my childhood, we used to stay in Bhowanipore and shifted to CIT Road during my class 11. And during those times,…
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tripti cafe- tullygunge
by Indrajit Lahiri August 17, 2020The BC (before COVID) era is vastly different from recent times. We have reduced eating out and one reason for the same…
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Makhan Lal Moyra- one of the oldest sweet shop
by Indrajit Lahiri August 5, 2020If someone talks about the food culture of Kolkata, or rather Bengal, sweets are something that can claim the spotlight. I personally…
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Parsee dharamshala- For Parsee food in Kolkata
by Indrajit Lahiri July 21, 2020Parsee food is like Aranyadeb- yes, I am talking about the Indrajal comics character here. Everybody has heard about it and praised…
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Roasted cart- roadside Kebab corner at Kasba
by Indrajit Lahiri July 13, 2020Roasted Cart- if you’re familiar with the Kolkata food scene, this name may ring a bell with you. Yes, I am talking…
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Sitabhog Mihidana- the Jai-Veeru of Burdwan
by Indrajit Lahiri July 6, 2020Sitabhog and Mihidana- now if I talk about the sweets of Bengal, this combo is bound to be discussed. Probably one of…
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Kolkata and its love for roadside biryani- part 3
by Indrajit Lahiri June 29, 2020Biryani, and that too from road-side vendors- who eats that? Now there are two types of people in Kolkata. First, who loves…
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Telebhaja and Netaji r peyaji
by Indrajit Lahiri June 17, 2020For any self-respecting Kolkattan, whether we live or die, having a good evening adds is mandatory. and honestly, no adds is complete…
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It’s jilipi and not jalebi
by Indrajit Lahiri May 26, 2020“Jilipi and Jalebi are the same stuff- right?” Have you felt like someone poured hot lead in your ears and you can’t…