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.
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.
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.
Taco Bell launches its first 'All-Digital' restaurant in Kolkata
Nov 28, 2023, at 08:45 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Taco Bell, a Mexican-inspired restaurant brand, launched its first-ever fully digital restaurant at Kolkata's Park Street on Monday.
Nov 24, 2023, at 06:20 pm
Georgia is only five hours away by flight from Delhi but we know precious little about this multifaceted country, especially its rich cuisine. Anju Munshi gives a lowdown on its gastronomic tradition fresh from a recent visit to capital Tbilisi
Kolkata's Social is inspired by city's hangout culture: Celebrity restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani
Nov 09, 2023, at 05:32 pm
Food and beverages brand, Social, founded and led by celebrity restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani, CEO of Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality Pvt Ltd, has made its debut at the Park Street, Kolkata. The opening marks a significant milestone as it becomes the inaugural Social outlet in the city and the 49th nationwide. IBNS correspondent Ayush Gupta catches up with the celebrity restaurateur
Nov 07, 2023, at 03:57 pm
Visit Victoria, the official tourism board for the state of Victoria in Australia, joined forces with Qantas, Australia's national carrier, to present a culinary pop-up event, "Flavours of Melbourne," in partnership with MasterChef Australia Finalist, Chef Kishwar Chowdhury at the Hyatt Regency Delhi recently.
Tradition and innovation feature on Canteen Pub & Grub’s festive menu
Oct 19, 2023, at 02:26 am
Kolkata/IBNS: For this festive season Kolkata’s Canteen Pub & Grub has launched a special menu, which includes both traditional Bengali dishes as well as innovative dishes.
Enjoy the festive cheer and special feasts this Durga Puja at the Vedic Village Spa Resort
Oct 10, 2023, at 06:45 pm
“Our Durga Puja celebration is inspired by the ghoroa pujo [festival which takes place at people’s homes], which also motivates guests to actively take part in it,” said Suparna Sarkar, Associate Vice President, Vedic Village Spa Resort, a retreat on the eastern neighbourhood of Kolkata.
Nagaland Government directs food business operators to update FSSAI licenses for food safety
Aug 23, 2023, at 11:31 am
Kohima/IBNS: To ensure food safety standards are rigorously upheld, the Nagaland government has issued a directive mandating food business operators (FBOs) to renew or obtain new licenses.
Centre orders NCCF and NAFED to sell tomatoes at Rs 40/kg
Aug 20, 2023, at 04:25 am
New Delhi: The Central government has issued a directive instructing the National Cooperative Consumers Federation (NCCF) and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) to sell tomatoes to retail consumers at a price of Rs 40 per kg starting from August 20.
Aug 10, 2023, at 07:50 am
A resurgence of interest in ancient Indian superfood 'millets' has taken center stage in the quest for nutritious and environmentally-friendly food grains that are resilient to climate changes. Spearheading this movement is the renowned ITC Hotel Group, recognized for its culinary excellence and commitment to sustainability.