It’s winter in Kolkata and time to savour the best of food and drinks!
Dec 29, 2020, at 08:45 pm
Just a few more hours and we shall bid adieu to 2020—a year which witnessed a major upheaval as all human activities almost came to a standstill. We went through a dark phase and hopefully it is coming to an end as we prepare to embrace 2021 with spirited fervour. Here’s a look at what Kolkata has on offer to ring in the New Year with hopes for a healthy and a happy new year.
Kolkata: Chowman offering delicious Chinese cuisine to foodies to celebrate X-mas, New Year
Dec 22, 2020, at 11:35 pm
Kolkata: To make a grand X-mas celebration, restaurant chain Chowman is ready to treat foodies in Kolkata the best of Chinese cuisine, from starters to main course to dessert.
Eating out in Kolkata: Modern meets vintage at Kolkata's Black Brick Cafe
Dec 20, 2020, at 05:41 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Tucked inside a more than 150 years old colonial building in Kolkata, the recently opened Black Brick Café has woven in the modern with the vintage.
Signature Biryani and Pulao Collection from the kitchens of ITC Hotels
Dec 15, 2020, at 02:15 am
Kolkata/IBNS: ITC Hotels has launched a ‘Biryani & Pulao Collection’, which will bring to your table some of the best preparations from the heritage kitchens of India.
How English is breakfast at The Lords and Barons?
Dec 04, 2020, at 01:01 am
As one steps inside the first floor of The Lords and Barons on 20B Park Street, the spacious and charming interiors welcome you into its ‘old world’, yet contemporary, environment. Essentially British in its use of rich brown mahogany-like wood panelling, the intricate carvings help enhance the rich look. And it is here that a royal breakfast is being served every day from 7am to 11 am. The breakfast menu—introduced around mid-November at this popular F&B outlet—is not only extensive but very traditionally English.
Don't miss the chance to dig into ITC Royal Bengal's Gourmet Couch Chat Box
Nov 30, 2020, at 10:27 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Does the nip in the air make you long for a crunchy bite or a tangy snack? Then the Chaat Box, part of the Local Love by Gourmet Couch from ITC Royal Bengal is just the thing for you.
Kolkata: Chapter 2 opens new outlet in Southern Avenue
Nov 26, 2020, at 11:22 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s retro dining restaurant has opened their all new boutique outlet at Southern Avenue, extending the nostalgia of a bygone era of the 1940s to 1970s to South Kolkata where Anglo Indian Food and Live Music culture was much revered.
It’s Diwali and there are many a treat for Kolkatans!
Nov 13, 2020, at 06:12 pm
Diwali embodies the spirit of winning—the triumph of light over darkness. This year, the Diwali celebrations are all about tiding over the ravages of a pandemic which has crippled our economy and disintegrated our social lives. Amidst this gloom hope keeps us going…hope that the lights and fireworks of Diwali will spiritually uplift us and help us in killing the virus much like the execution of the ten-headed evil king Ravana! With that hope let us celebrate Diwali not only with lit diyas, new clothes, rangoli decorations and prayers, but also with feasting on our favourite Diwali sweets and desserts.
Burger King UK urges customers to order from McDonalds, KFC
Nov 04, 2020, at 04:52 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The coronavirus pandemic has surely united the whole world and one such example was set by Burger King, which urged its customers in the United Kingdom to order food from its competitor food chains like McDonalds, KFC, Papa John's, Taco Bells etc. to save jobs.
KFC's exclusive gift to Kolkata this Durga Puja : Tandoori Zinger Burger
Oct 09, 2020, at 02:35 am
Kolkata/IBNS: This Durga Puja, the American food chain, KFC, has decided to gift to Kolkata a new variety of its Zinger Burger.
Na-Ru-Meg… the rooftop café with a view
Oct 07, 2020, at 11:09 pm
A kind of warmth envelopes you on stepping inside Na-Ru- Meg…the new café in town! It’s a rooftop destination situated at 56 A, Raja Basanta Roy Road, Kolkata, where food and décor combine to offer a remarkable experience. It stands out with its interestingly executed look and name—Na-Ru-Meg, a unique combination emerging out of the names of three friends Namita Dashora, Rupali Barua and Meghali Barua Lahiry. Their love for healthy food and indigenous arts translated into creating an ideal place to relish delicious meals prepared with fresh ingredients and with the utmost care by experienced chefs.
Royal China Kolkata complements its fine dining restaurant with a dazzling lounge and bar
Sep 23, 2020, at 09:09 pm
As you win over the pandemic crisis and restart your life in the new normal phase, what better than dropping in to Royal China, the fine dining restaurant in Forum Mall, Kolkata, for a celebratory meal?
Enhance your IPL sessions at home with special 20-20 Combo menu from Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata
Sep 23, 2020, at 02:12 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Did you know that Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata has curated a special menu and delivering it right to your doorstep so that you do not have to miss the increasingly exciting IPL Twenty20 cricket matches while preparing meals in the kitchen or wondering what to serve to your friends who have suddenly arrived to watch your favorite team’s game?
With bars allowed to open, Kolkata’s new gastropub Zobet ready to welcome patrons
Sep 22, 2020, at 12:49 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s gastronomes have a lot to look forward in the next few months as many of the restaurants and gastropubs, who had either opened just prior to the pandemic related lockdown or had to postpone their launch, are now opening for patrons to dine in.
With bars allowed to open, Kolkata’s new gastropub Zobet ready to welcome patrons
Sep 21, 2020, at 08:57 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata’s gastronomes have a lot to look forward in the next few months as many of the restaurants and gastropubs, who had either opened just prior to the pandemic related lockdown or had to postpone their launch, are now opening for patrons to dine in.
Aminia opens new outlet in Kolkata on 91st anniversary
Aug 28, 2020, at 10:54 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Restaurant chain Aminia has opened a new delivery and take away outlet at EM Bypass here on the occasion of its 91st anniversary.
Kolkata welcomes gourmet food delivery platform Qmin
Aug 08, 2020, at 01:56 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Qmin, Indian Hotels Company Limited’s (IHCL) gourmet food delivery platform, has recently made its debut in the eastern city of Kolkata.
Zobet, Kolkata’s newest gastropub, offers dine in and cloud kitchen services
Jul 23, 2020, at 03:25 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Tucked into the fourth floor of the Fort Knox building on Kolkata’s popular Camac Street is Zobet, one of the newest gastropubs in the city.
Kolkata's stylish bistro Quantum has drawn up an extensive delivery and takeaway menu
Jun 23, 2020, at 10:40 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Quantum, a stylish bistro located in the Alipore neighbourhood of Kolkata, has curated a special home delivery menu for those who are still hesitant about stepping out of the house but eager to enjoy a slice of the good life.
Kolkata’s health food café Mint reopens with a nutritious yet appetising menu
Jun 23, 2020, at 09:14 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kolkata-based Mint Health Café has reopened its doors for dine-in with all health protocols in place, according to the cafe.
Jun 16, 2020, at 06:29 pm
New Delhi: Hamdard Laboratories India owns a legacy of more than 100 years and is one of India’s largest and most trustworthy names in the FMCG and foods sector.
Jun 09, 2020, at 10:46 pm
Kolkata-based Kurry Patta, a popular brand dishing out largely south Indian cuisine, has decided to reach out to patrons with a special menu available during this lockdown period.
Kolkata’s popular Mughlai restaurant Aminia opens with 30 percent seating capacity
Jun 09, 2020, at 10:33 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Aminia, a popular Kolkata restaurant specialising in Mughlai cuisine, opened its dine-in facilities from June 8, after remaining shut through the pandemic related lockdown phase.
Chowman hosts blood donation drive in fight against Covid-19
May 19, 2020, at 03:15 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Chowman Chain of Restaurants came forward to host a blood donation drive among its employees in fighting against the pandemic Covid-19.
Kolkata cloud kitchen Binge Baefikar cooks up special desserts for Mother's Day
May 10, 2020, at 10:00 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Binge Baefikar, a food brand that promises to bring popular dishes to the table but in a decidedly healthy and nutritious format, has curated a range of Mother's Day special desserts.
Diageo India Brand Ambassadors curate indoor cocktails
May 02, 2020, at 06:12 pm
With a range of indoor cocktails curated especially by Diageo Brand Ambassadors, the choices between Vodkas, Scotches and whiskies don’t run slim.
Holi specials from Kolkata bars, cafes and restaurants
Mar 09, 2020, at 10:59 pm
Take a look at what some of the popular bars, cafes and restaurants are showcasing as Holi specials this year.
Revamped and refurbished 'OTT' as 'Hammer' mesmerises people of Kolkata
Feb 26, 2020, at 08:00 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: ‘Hammer’, formerly known as Over The Top (OTT) at The Myx Bar & Kitchen, Kolkata has been revamped and refurbished as ‘Hammer' to treat the people of Kolkata.
Club Urban Tyro—where food is served with a touch of class!
Feb 25, 2020, at 08:53 pm
The name is interesting—Club Urban Tyro! It stands out amongst a long list of ‘where to eat places’ spread across the city of Kolkata. Conveniently located on the ground floor of the Old Sikkim House, it is an interesting addition to the fascinating food landscape, more so as it has brought with a well-researched and authentic oriental and Chinese food served with a touch of class. Each item is presented aesthetically which adds to the experience of relishing them.
Dubai Food Festival to start from Feb 26
Feb 24, 2020, at 05:35 pm
Dubai/IBNS: Dubai is all set to host the seventh edition of every food lover’s paradise, Dubai Food Festival (DFF), from Feb 26 to Mar 14.