If you have been wanting to eat at city’s best Mediterranean restaurant then this post is going to help narrow down your list. The restaurant in question is Fava, a new age fine dine restaurant that is located in the most luxurious arcade of Namma Bengaluru, the UB City. It comes under Avant Garde Hospitality, a young and dynamic company started in 2008 by Chef Abhijit Saha and Shruti M Saha. Fava overlooks the majestic amphitheatre and offers one of the best views of the historic Cubbon Park in the backdrop. But then, what makes Fava so distinct when compared to other restaurants? Read on to find out!
Tobey – Rediscovering the Colonial Era
Welcome to Tobey, a place that can take you on a unique food trip down the colonial era. The restaurant offers an eclectic fusion of traditional Anglo and Colonial cuisine which is sure to give your taste buds a culinary trip to one of the most revolutionary eras. You get to experience the rich history and flavours behind some of the best ancient delicacies. Read on to know more about this new restaurant housed in the busy streets of Koramangala 6th Block.
Thali Festival at Windsor Pub, Indiranagar
The legendary establishment Windsor Pub moved from the quaint surroundings of Vasanth Nagar to a swankier location, 12th Main Indiranagar sometime last year. Though there is no dearth of drinking joints in Indiranagar but if you want to surround yourself in an aura of calmness with a mug of beer and a laid back ambiance then Windsor Pub is the place to be in.
Millets Thali – Maiyas, Jayanagar
The folks at Maiyas have always believed in serving healthy food in a clean and ultra-hygienic setup. There is always something new and innovative that comes out from the kitchens of Maiyas restaurant, they are also known for specializing in a variety of Ready to Eat food options, Beverages, Frozen foods, sweets, and snacks. Maiyas recently started offering Millets Thali which is available only on Wednesdays and me along with other blogger friends were invited to get a first-hand feel of this Health Thali.
No 10 Fort Cochin – Traditional Kerala Coastal Cuisine, St Marks Road
10 Fort Cochin is the latest entrant in CBD area that is all set to serve you some of the authentic dishes from traditional Kerala Coastal cuisine. The restaurant is located prominently on St Marks Road, it is in the same building as the iconic Open Box to be specific. The restaurant specialises in an array of Seafood Grills and roasts, Kerala Sadya along with a host of other coastal preparations.
What made me buy the Samsung Gear S3!
There is one point of time in life when we ignore a whole set of new gadgets thinking it won’t be of any use to us! Well, I was in this phase a year back when fancy wearables started coming out, some had a display and interestingly some did not! But it was quite often flaunted by a lot of people around me which went unnoticed until a few months back. This post is going to talk about my journey from using a Mi Band 2 to the full-fledged smartwatch Samsung Gear S3 Frontier!
MISU – The Chic Pan Asian Restaurant, St. Marks Road
MISU is the latest entrant to occupy the space of fine dine restaurants serving Pan-Asian cuisine. MISU shares space with The Open Box, another iconic restaurant. This new restaurant is going to curb your cravings for food that’s inspired by traditionally rich cuisines of China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, and Japan.
Pot-O-Noodles, Lavelle Road: Bringing Ramen Culture to Bangalore
Pot o Noodles has found its second home in the premium locality of Lavelle Road after successfully spreading good word about Ramen Culture in its Indiranagar outlet. It is a place inspired by Ramen bars from across Japan and South East Asia. This new outlet is located above CCD which overlooks Biere Club and the famous Lamborghini showroom. The Ambiance is airy and brightly lit up, the entire place is filled with colorful walls with quirky Ramen quotes that manages to lighten up your mood.
Oven Story – Online Pizza Delivery
Pizza is that one food item which I can probably never get bored of, am sure it is the same with a lot of folks who’re reading this post! Back then when I was a kid we had the usual set of big names selling Pizza and gradually this trend moved to pubs and some of them are giving these biggies a big run for their money. Oven Story is one of the successful food start-ups which is focusing on bringing gourmet pizzas right at your door step, yes it is a delivery only model.
Roll Over – Thai Ice Cream Rolls at Koramangala 5th Block, Bangalore
One thing which probably sells the most during summer season after Mangoes is Ice Cream and this post here is dedicate to one such Ice Cream joint located in the busy streets of Koramangala that serves Thai style ice cream rolls along with special dessert jars, exotic sundaes and not to forget, their signature dessert called Roll Over’s Chocolate Karma. The brand takes pride in selling 100% vegetarian ice creams which means it can cater to 100% of the ice cream lovers, doesn’t it make life easier when you go there in large groups 😀
Big Brewsky – Glimpse of New Menu with Celebrity Chef Sabyasachi Gorai
Big Brewsky is one of the most popular micro-breweries in town which is known for its picturesque ambiance, good food that can satisfy any serious food lover and of course the freshly brewed beers! I have been a frequent visitor as it is located very close to my work place, and secondly the entire experience of dining here is just not about great food and drinks, instead it goes way beyond that as the place has amazingly positive and calm vibes all around.
Aamlicious Food Festival at Khandani Rajdhani
Mango is considered to be the king of fruits and the onset of this season is that time of the year where countless Mango lovers rush to get their hands on anything and everything that has the deliciousness of this fruit. Khandani Rajdhani is celebrating the season of Mangoes by letting you relish in an array of lip smacking delicacies which are all derived from Aam.
Matsuri – The Chancery Hotel: A Japanese Affair!
Japanese food is known for its sophisticated and refined ways of cooking which is said to have a healthier balance of filling in well controlled proportions, it is presented beautifully in tiny dishes and plates and as they say, dining here encourages you to ‘eat with your eyes’, and not just savor the taste. Matsuri at the Chancery Hotel is the place you would not want to miss if you are craving for authentic Japanese food in Bangalore.
Lunch scenes at the newly opened brewery called The Whitefield Arms!
Whitefield used to be one of those places where folks of Bangalore had to think twice before heading there, there are two main reasons for this: 1) Lot of IT parks which remind you of your workplace 2) Scarcity of good restaurants and pubs. Well, I can’t comment about the former as that is still the case with most of us 😀 but, in recent times there has been an upward trend in the quality of restaurants you find in Whitefield. I remember everyone in our office going gaga over Whitefield Social when it was launched, soon there were players like Beer Cafe, The Irish House and Biergarten that came into existence and all of a sudden you realize that Whitefield is not a bad place at all! This post talks about The Whitefield Arms which is a part of The Waverly Hotel & Residences group. TWA is a modern British styled pub located in a peaceful corner of VR Bengaluru.
Who says beer is only for men?!
The thought that only men drink beer and women don’t like it is more obsolete than a floppy disk saving the world. Many of them opt for beer when chilling at house parties or night clubs. Needless to say, budding brewers do know their audience and they do not have gender bias when making beer.
This International Women’s Day, we tell you the type of personality according to your choice of beer. So whether you are one who is an occasional sipper or someone who is a die-hard beer fan, we tell you what your taste preferences tell about your personality.
48 East – Gourmet Asian Food!
48 East is the latest entrant which has managed to create a positive buzz in the online food delivery business. It is a food startup inspired by Asian cuisine and takes pride in serving the best of Asian gourmet food right at your doorstep. Like most of the other online delivery models, this one too offers a weekly changing menu so do keep an eye on their website to know what’s in store on any given day.
Beat the heat with Kulfreeze!
Airlines has been our go to place whenever we (group of friends!) decide to spend a relaxed and peaceful evening on a weekend, sipping on that hot coffee and taking shelter under your own cars is a nice experience altogether. There are many food joints here that can keep your tummies happy and this post here is going to talk about the latest addition Kulfreeze! This humble shack like outlet specializes in fruit bombs which actually contains no preservatives, artificial color or essence, sounds like a healthy way to enjoy your favorite summer dessert rite?!
Spice Terrace at JW Marriott – All New Menu by Chef Abdul Quddus
Spice Terrace is one of the many premium restaurants housed inside JW Marriott which is located steps away from the lush gardens of Cubbon Park and close to the UB City, the heart of CBD. I was here around a week back to experience the launch of revamped Spice Terrace which also included a delectable Awadhi and North West Frontier food trail designed by Master Chef Abdul Quddus.
KFC – Hangout Cafe at Koramangala!
KFC, Kentucky Fried Chicken is a subsidy of Yum! Brands and it is easily the most popular chicken restaurant in the world. KFC was first opened in 1930 and since then has has witnessed positive growth with time, there are umpteen options for a chicken lover and at the same time vegetarian folks haven’t been left out. Their current count of restaurants stands at 18,875 spread across 118 countries (over 300 in India alone!). All their outlets look alike and this probably makes them a bit less interesting, but then folks at KFC have now come up with a new theme called ‘Hangout’ with KFC, an all-new concept store that is fun, earthly and vibrant.
Helloo Delhi – Koramangala
Koramangala doesn’t shy away from options when it comes to choosing a dining destination, the entire space is packed with every kind of restaurant you can ever imagine of. But then I personally feel that there are relatively few restaurants that cater to true North Indian cuisine. Helloo Delhi is one such place located at the heart of Koramangala, 4th block to be specific (lil ahead of Flipkart Signal when traveling towards Sony world), the brand is well established and their first outlet is located in HSR Layout which was opened 3 years ago.
Health Juice Centre, Bellandur
Health Juice Centre is a nice lil outlet located slightly in the interiors of Bellandur (on road beside Tipsy Bull) and as the name suggests this place deals with food and beverages options that are inclined on the healthier side. Menu here comprises of two sections – Sandwiches and Health Juice/Milkshake, every preparation can be had in two sizes, either Medium or Large.
Fusion Food at its Best: Food-E, Koramangala
Food e is a colorful lil cafe/restaurant housed prominently near Maharaja Signal on the main road, the place is known for its dishes that are born out of various interesting permutation and combinations between Indian and western cuisine. You can also get your hands at traditional lip smacking Indian preparations if you are reluctant experiment with the fusion options available here.
Made In Punjab – UB City, Lavelle Road
Made in Punjab (MIP) made its presence felt in Bangalore on 23rd September in the most fun and entertaining way, just the way Punjabi’s are known to celebrate. Since then, it has been the go to place for a lot of folks who wish to indulge in authentic Punjabi flavors and interesting set of cocktails and mocktails. MIP is a part of massive restaurants, a venture curated by Zorawar Kara who is also the man behind premium brands like Farzi Cafe, Masala library and Pa Pa Ya. Continue reading
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