Bengali vegetable dish- an enigma or a war-ground. As much as we denote Bengalis as a fish-loving community, few India cuisines have…
cafe kathmandu
I am now a tea lover. And for a Bengali, that’s quite a culture shock for many people. But honestly, I love…
How to identify a good Hilsa
Hilsa is something, which has moved from just being a fish to an object of desire. Seldom has any fish been the reason…
Utsab bagan bari Taki
We were getting fed up in the lockdown period and were literally dying to go out somewhere. And somebody suggested Taki- 2…
Trincas- a slice of our childhood
During my childhood, we used to stay in Bhowanipore and shifted to CIT Road during my class 11. And during those times,…
Calcuttascape- musings of a globetrotter Calcuttascape is a book on Kolkata, penned by Sundeep Bhutoria. Being a very frequent tourist, Sundeep has…
tripti cafe- tullygunge
The BC (before COVID) era is vastly different from recent times. We have reduced eating out and one reason for the same…
Makhan Lal Moyra- one of the oldest sweet shop
If someone talks about the food culture of Kolkata, or rather Bengal, sweets are something that can claim the spotlight. I personally…
Parsee dharamshala- For Parsee food in Kolkata
Parsee food is like Aranyadeb- yes, I am talking about the Indrajal comics character here. Everybody has heard about it and praised…
Roasted cart- roadside Kebab corner at Kasba
Roasted Cart- if you’re familiar with the Kolkata food scene, this name may ring a bell with you. Yes, I am talking…