PUNE FARMER’S MARKET – KAREN ANAND

A couple of years back, one of the highest rated food critic Karen Anand launched the maiden Farmer’s Market in Pune. And that was the beginning of one of the most awaited events in the local culinary scene. As expected, the market was hugely successful and that led to more such markets in other Indian…

INDIGO DELICATESSEN – Popup Review

Indigo opened it’s doors to Pune last year. Being a well-known Mumbai brand, the foodie world was pretty excited when it began it’s maiden Pune branch at the Phoenix Marketcity. Even though I haven’t yet been to it’s restaurant, I did manage to try some of it’s goodies at the Pune Market hosted by Karen…

BEHROUZ BIRYANI – REVIEWED

Behrouz Biryani belongs to the house of Faasos.com. They deliver Persian Biryani all over town. Apart from a variety of Biryanis, they also have a couple of desserts on the menu. Mind you, it is a delivery only service. There is no dine-in. Since I’m not a fan of eating out on Valentine’s and an…

THE CORIANDER KITCHEN – CONRAD

When you want to sample the most expansive buffet in town, you head straight to the Coriander Kitchen. Situated in the absolutely stunning property Conrad, from the Hilton group, Coriander kitchen is a visual treat. It has both indoors as well as alfresco seating with a very pleasant view of a huge water body. The…

THE URBAN FOUNDRY

This year, we ended our anniversary at The Urban Foundry. Expecting the place to be rather empty, it being a Tuesday night; we didn’t find it necessary to make a reservation. Boy, were we wrong! The place was packed to the hilt. Good thing, we managed to get the last seats at the large community…

KRUSTY’S BISTRO & BAR

Krusty’s has launched a brand new outlet at the World Trade Centre, Kharadi. Even though I’ve had pizzas delivered from Krusty’s earlier, this was my first visit for a dine-in. What I loved best about the food here is that they do not shy away from using strong flavors – whether it be loads of…

SYRAKKO – A true fine-dine

I had a great meal at Syrakko recently! The place is located in Kapila Matrix which also houses Local and The Beer Cafe. Syrakko has a very formal look to it and is done up decently. Nothing great in the interiors to write about. The service is efficient and attentive and the food is exemplary….

ORIENTAL CONNEXIONS – A Wok story

The very idea of customizing exactly what goes into my bowl called out to me so bad, I had to visit Oriental Connexions. Located at E square, the place is not exactly easily accessible for me, nevertheless we made the journey.. The first thing that catches your eye on entering this place is the extremely…

FOOD TRAIL!

This year, we broke our usual routine of an elaborate birthday lunch or dinner and instead, tried something different to bring in my 29th birthday – A FOOD TRAIL.. Being a hardcore foodie myself, and also married to one, this seemed perfect. We did 15 venues, 15 plates and 10 cuisines, all within a span…

LE PLAISIR – Food for the soul

I’ve sinned for too long now. Called myself a die-hard foodie and haven’t yet been to the the most top-rated restaurant in Pune. Well, that changed yesterday. Finally dragged my ass to Le plaisir. Located near Deccan Gymkhana, Le Plaisir is a mid-sized cafe type set-up that seats customers at 2 levels. With it’s blackboard…