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From kebabs to biriyani: Lucknow gets UNESCO honour for its royal cuisine

Nov 01, 2025, at 03:20 pm

Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, has been designated as a UNESCO City of Gastronomy, adding to its rich Nawabi heritage and culinary legacy.

Kolkata’s iconic Kathi Roll among world’s top 10 wraps: TasteAtlas

Oct 12, 2025, at 10:05 pm

Kolkata’s beloved Kathi Roll has made India proud by securing the 6th spot in the latest list of the 'Top 38 Wraps in the World', unveiled by popular global food and travel guide TasteAtlas.

Starbucks introduces special Durga Puja inspired menu for Kolkata, with an attractive discount offer too

Sep 19, 2025, at 05:26 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Starbucks' first ever Durga Puja inspired menu offers a convenient and mess-free option for people enjoying the Durga Puja festivities in Kolkata, especially those who love pandal (pavilion) hopping and want a quick meal on the go.

Rosé All Day and Coastal Vibes: Dining at Chicago's The Hampton Social – River North

Sep 19, 2025, at 12:57 pm

If you’re looking for a spot in Chicago that captures the spirit of summer no matter the season, The Hampton Social – River North is a perfect escape.

A taste of South India this Durga Puja at Garden Café in Kolkata

Sep 17, 2025, at 11:21 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: As Kolkata gears up for Durga Puja, Garden Café, one of the city’s longstanding vegetarian eateries, is inviting visitors to experience festive flavours with a South Indian touch.

Karim’s Entally launches heritage menu reviving old Calcutta flavours

Sep 12, 2025, at 11:34 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Karim’s Entally Restaurant, known for its Mughlai cuisine, launched a new heritage menu this week, aiming to revive traditional flavours associated with old Calcutta’s culinary culture.

Review: The Dearborn- An urban Chicago tavern rooted in legacy

Aug 18, 2025, at 04:38 pm

Situated at 145 North Dearborn Street in the heart of Chicago’s vibrant Loop, The Dearborn occupies a commanding corner space where theaters, shops, and museums converge. Since opening its doors in 2016, the restaurant has offered both locals and visitors a stylish sanctuary for working lunches, pre-theater drinks, or dinner any night of the week. 

Celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor graces launch of Wonderchef's automated tea maker

Aug 02, 2025, at 04:20 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Wonderchef launched the world's first automated tea maker on Friday in presence of the celebrity chef Sanjeev Kapoor.

Oudh 1590 introduces diabetic-friendly Biryani in Kolkata, actor Soham Chakraborty graces launch event

Aug 01, 2025, at 06:16 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Oudh 1590, an Awadhi restaurant in Kolkata, has introduced what it claims is the city’s first diabetic-friendly biryani on Wednesday.

Memory on a plate: I want to demystify Indian cooking, says Kolkata-born British chef Asma Khan

Jul 12, 2025, at 12:25 pm

Asma Khan is a culinary force who has redefined how Indian food is perceived on the global stage. From teaching British home-cooks the soul of spice, to welcoming the King of England to her all-women kitchen, Khan’s journey is nothing short of extraordinary. The owner of Darjeeling Express restaurant in London's Soho, whom Time magazine named one of the year's 100 most influential people in 2024, reveals in a chat with Sreyashi Ghosh about the inspirations behind her famed restaurant and her new book 

Three Tables, One Journey – India’s Culinary Heritage Served in Dubai

Jun 29, 2025, at 07:30 pm

In a city known for its glittering skyline and world-class gastronomy, Dubai has become a vibrant playground for culinary innovation—and Indian cuisine is at the heart of this evolution.

Kolkata: Vivanta Kolkata offers fascinating cuisines from Kerala to food enthusiasts

Jun 20, 2025, at 06:32 pm

People in Kolkata can savour authentic cuisines from Kerala at Vivanta Kolkata, EM Bypass, which offers a fascinating array of cuisine from Southern India at its all-day dining restaurant, Mynt.

Arunima Ghosh launches Chowman's The Great Asian Food Festival

May 13, 2025, at 06:01 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film actress Arunima Ghosh has recently launched Chowman's The Great Asian Food Festival offering delicacies from five other countries other than China.

In crust you trust: Pizzeria Paradiso in Washington DC’s Georgetown is mood-lifter

Apr 18, 2025, at 02:33 pm

Pizzeria Paradiso at Georgetown  - 3282 M St NW, Washington, DC 20007- is a DC institution known for its wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas with a focus on high-quality, locally sourced ingredients.

Jaynagarer Moya: Bengal winter's gift to epicureans

Jan 30, 2025, at 03:46 pm

While winter in Bengal means the availability of season-special delicacy Nolen gur (the date palm jaggery), it is also time to relish its delectable spin-off Jaynagarer moya in this part of India.

Tata Starbucks debuts in 'Steel City' Jamshedpur

Dec 05, 2024, at 07:20 am

Jamshedpur: Starbucks has made its debut in India’s steel city, Jamshedpur, with a new outlet in Kadma’s upscale Inner Circle, blending seamlessly with Tata Nagar’s rich legacy.

Customer charged an extra Rs. 40 for a plastic glass when he had mango juice in Mumbai mall, internet reacts

Nov 05, 2024, at 11:53 pm

A Reddit user recently caught the attention of netizens when he claimed he had to pay Rs 40 for a disposable plastic glass to drink juice.

Srabanti Chatterjee launches new restaurant in Kolkata

Sep 08, 2024, at 01:34 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film actress Srabanti Chatterjee has recently launched a new restaurant in Kolkata.

Toronto hosts first ever Bengali food festival and foodies are craving for more

Aug 21, 2024, at 01:53 am

Sandesh. Alur Dom. Morog Polao. Rosogolla. These are just some of the iconic foods that reflect the rich Bengali culture and cuisine.

Kolkata: First ever outlet of Oudh 1590 at Deshapriya Park gets brand new look

Jul 15, 2024, at 11:41 pm

Kolkata's Mughlai restaurant chain Oudh 1590 recently unveiled the refreshed look of its maiden outlet at Deshapriya Park.

Jinia's Pizzario opens first pizza outlet in Kolkata's Behala promising foodies scrumptious bites

Jul 12, 2024, at 08:14 pm

Food entrepreneur Jinia Bhattacharya has teamed up with Delhi based chef Shiv Shankar Ghosh to open their first pizza outlet at Behala recently.

Qatar hosts Indian Mango Festival in Doha's Souq Waqif marketplace

Jun 01, 2024, at 09:06 pm

A significant number of enthusiasts visited the Indian Mango Festival, also known as Indian Hamba, at Souq Waqif marketplace in Qatar's capital city Doha recently.

Kolkata: Chapter 2 hosting Goan Food Festival

May 18, 2024, at 10:13 pm

Dining restaurant Chapter 2 is currently hosting Goan Food Festival, giving food lovers of the city a chance to relish delicacies from the region.

Ontario's Hamilton restaurant wins international award for best cheese pizza slice

Apr 06, 2024, at 05:09 am

Hamilton/IBNS: A Ontario pizzeria, Cowabunga pizzeria of Hamilton, has won an award for best cheese pizza slice in the world at the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas against major players from the worldwide pizza scene.

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna to launch his new restaurant 'Bungalow' in New York next month

Feb 26, 2024, at 07:40 pm

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna will launch his new restaurant in New York next month.

Aminia presents Tiranga Festival 2024 to celebrate the 75th Republic Day

Jan 26, 2024, at 01:23 am

Kolkata: Aminia, a popular restaurant in Kolkata, is offering a special spread to commemorate the 75th Republic Day.

Masala Chai ranks second in list of 'World's Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage'

Jan 19, 2024, at 03:42 pm

It's winter and perhaps you are unable to spend a day without sipping your beloved Masala Chai.

Toronto’s Winterlicious program receives reservations by participating local restaurants

Jan 12, 2024, at 06:09 am

Toronto/IBNS: More than 200 participating local restaurants made reservations for the City of Toronto’s Winterlicious promotion that starts Jan 26 and runs through Feb 8.

Study names a special ingredient that can make your coffee tastier

Dec 26, 2023, at 10:50 pm

Adding a squirt of water to coffee beans before grinding reduces static electric charge on the coffee grounds, new University of Oregon research shows.

How Kolkata ordered food on Swiggy in 2023: Chicken biriyani most ordered food; Gulabjamun outshined Rosogolla

Dec 23, 2023, at 08:25 am

Kolkata: Restaurant aggregator Swiggy Friday shared Kolkata’s top trends in food delivery with the How India Swiggy’d 2023. Swiggy’s year-end order analysis from Kolkata confirmed that food continued celebrated in the city.