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Plate up: All new flavours at Canteen Pub & Grub

Dec 21, 2021, at 11:31 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Canteen, a popular hangout spot, known for its ambience and wide mix of delicacies just dropped its all new festive menu to spread the festive cheer.

How about some adda at The Royal Bengal Tiger Café!

Dec 21, 2021, at 03:30 am

“Beguni 10, Chingri cutlet 10, Dimer Devil 10…sab bhalo korey pack korey deben.” (pack ten each of brinjal fritters, prawn cutlets and devilled eggs properly)…so ordered my cousin as I stood by him watching the fare with hungry eyes. Delectable! As a child I would often accompany my cousins to pick up telehajas (fries) from this vendor, which would be served with kodbeler chutney (sour wood apple chutney). And for me there would be a special packet containing my favourite alur chop—just one!

Gorge on Calcutta's iconic and popular winter dishes

Dec 21, 2021, at 12:17 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Almost every celebrity that comes down to Kolkata falls in love with the city's mix of street food and high end culinary art.

In Kolkata, a city of tea drinkers, Potboiler House introduces High-Coffee

Dec 19, 2021, at 04:15 am

Kolkata/IBNS: As contrasting as it might sound, Potboiler Coffee House has started offering High-Coffee in Kolkata where people have indulged in an afternoon tea to socialize at Colonial clubs for years.

Baraf will warm you up!

Dec 15, 2021, at 11:16 pm

There is no way you are going to freeze at Baraf! It is the newest ‘hot’ spot gracing the southern fringes of Kolkata. Good music, good food and good décor… define Baraf. The tinted glass windows overlooking the metro tracks of Kavi Nazrul Metro Station lend a unique vibrancy to this bar-lounge.

L.A Bar & Kitchen to serve personalized Pan-Asian and Indian cuisine

Dec 11, 2021, at 11:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Operating since 2020, the L.A Bar & Kitchen will be ready in time with a new festive menu, including personalized takes on Pan-Asian & Indian cuisine to satiate the winter taste buds of Calcuttan's.

Canteen Pub & Grub kicks off cake mixing season with nuts, dry fruits and spirits

Dec 11, 2021, at 10:41 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Canteen Pub & Grub welcomed the upcoming Christmas season by inviting guests to curate a hearty mixture of dry fruits and nuts for plum cakes with spirits, as part of Canteen's annual Cake Mixing Ceremony.

Flavours of Rajasthan: From Pickle N Amma

Dec 02, 2021, at 04:42 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Her pickle-making skills, honed over the past 30 years, would have remained a secret among her family and friends’ circle, if Rekha Lakhotia had not decided to market them commercially.

Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata launches new menu 'Local Favorites'

Dec 02, 2021, at 12:01 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Hard Rock Cafe, located in Kolkata's party hub Park Street, is now launching its new menu, namely 'Local’s Favorites', which is a dual affair of starters and  shareable.

ITC Royal Bengal & ITC Sonar craft 'Ollie's Box Of Treats' for children

Nov 27, 2021, at 01:00 am

Kolkata/IBNS: ITC's Gourmet Couch has crafted 'Ollie’s Club Box of Treats', a collection of treats  for the little wonders.

Lord of the Drinks brings a ‘Pizza Fest’ like never before

Nov 26, 2021, at 11:59 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The Lord of the Drinks, one of the most sought-after places, brings a stellar 'Pizza Festival' to relinquish for the people belonging to the 'City of Joy'.

It’s ‘Showtime’ on Nov 27 at Kolkata's gastropub Monkey Bar with ‘The Untitled One’

Nov 23, 2021, at 01:28 am

Kolkata:  It’s ‘Showtime’ at Monkey Bar, Kolkata this Saturday (Nov 27) from 6:30 to 10:30 pm with one of India’s most popular music artists, The Untitled One. 

Bunaphile, where heritage meets contemporary charm!

Nov 23, 2021, at 12:17 am

It is at ‘Bhalobasa’ that love happens over a cup of perfectly brewed coffee. Must be wondering what I intend to say? Very simple! Bunaphile occupies the ground-floor space of the internationally renowned literary personality Nabaneeta Dev Sen’s house, which she lovingly called ‘Bhalobasa’—meaning love in Bengali.

Start the winter with a curated spread from Himachal and other northern states of India

Nov 18, 2021, at 06:24 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Seasonal Taste, The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat is hosting ‘Chronicles of Up North India’ food festival until November 21.

Kolkata gets another skybar LMNO_Q

Nov 18, 2021, at 06:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: With the weather turning mellow, it's time to pay a visit to the LMNO_Q, the newest sky bar in Kolkata in the heart of the city.

Liquid restaurant Vertex at Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata unveils new menu

Nov 11, 2021, at 09:41 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Vertex - The Liquid Restaurant, part of Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata, has introduced a new menu and reinvented its nightlife.

Pickle N Amma brings homemade Rajasthani pickle to Kolkata

Nov 04, 2021, at 06:43 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are craving for home-made pickles from Rajasthan, here is some good news for you.

Zobet lays out special spread for Diwali and Bhai Dooj

Nov 01, 2021, at 06:47 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Zobet, the Victorian era inspired lounge in Kolkata, has laid out a lavish spread for Diwali-Bhai Dooj celebrations.

Kolkata's new ‘Beer & Dine’ spot Olterra comes up in Park Street

Oct 30, 2021, at 04:58 pm

Kolkata:  Located in the heart of the city in Park Street, Ølterra, Kolkata’s newest luxury spot to dine-in & drink, opened doors to the public last weekend.

Durga Puja 'foodspots' in Kolkata to fulfil your ravenous appetite

Oct 10, 2021, at 03:21 am

Kokata/IBNS: Durga Puja is one such festivity that resides in the heart of every Kolkatan, every Bengali and is not complete without pandal hopping with friends and family. The magical days almost starting right after Mahalaya are all about hustling through busy streets, and tasting delicacies at new and old joints. We bring you a list of restaurants in Kolkata that are all geared up to pander the gourmand in you.

Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata reopens, expect celebrations aplenty this festive season

Oct 01, 2021, at 11:18 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Hard Rock Café Kolkata, part of the popular international brand famous for its rock ‘n’ roll theme, has reopened, to the delight of its patrons.

Wow!China opens its largest bistro format outlet in Salt Lake, Kolkata

Sep 27, 2021, at 11:38 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: The popular food chain Wow!China recently launched its largest bistro format outlet at Salt Lake (Sector V) in Kolkata.

Don’t miss the doughnut festival at JW Bakery

Sep 27, 2021, at 05:42 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are a doughnut fan, then do rush to JW Bakery located inside JW Marriott Kolkata for an assorted mix of glazed or creme-filled doughnuts, cronuts, sliders, and other delectable offerings.

Kebab Festival at Canteen Pub and Grub in Kolkata

Sep 21, 2021, at 01:37 am

Kolkata/IBNS: One of the best ways to bring a little warmth in this frequent downpour is to enjoy a round of fresh and tender kebabs.

What is so unique about Potboiler Coffee House?

Sep 17, 2021, at 12:59 am

I walked into Potboiler Coffee House and felt it was just the right place for me to unwind… to relax, sit back and sip on The Theory of Flat White with a book in my hand! It is simply my kind of place! The Theory of Flat White is a perfect companion to the book in hand…a Signature coffee brew—a hot caramel vanilla flat white.

Aminia introduces six new delicacies in menu

Sep 15, 2021, at 11:00 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Aminia, which is one of the oldest Mughlai restaurant in eastern India, has introduced six new delicacies in their menu.

Dunkel braun brings to town racks full of goodies!

Sep 09, 2021, at 05:31 am

I had been craving Baklava ever since I saw an online promotion on facebook promising home delivery from across the state’s border. But I wanted to buy across the counter from within my city limits and was enquiring from my friends and foes! Somebody, it seems, had learnt of my desire and I found myself inside Dunkel braun gaping at the daintily packed selection of Baklavas on their shelves. Was I thrilled? Yes! Yes!

Traffic Gastropub in Kolkata completes four years

Sep 08, 2021, at 05:04 am

Kolkata/IBNS: Traffic Gastropub, a popular pub and cafe in Rajarhat, on the eastern suburb of Kolkata, turned four recently.

Kolkata gastropub Zobet launches new menu

Sep 02, 2021, at 11:53 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Zobet, a Victorian era inspired gastropub in Kolkata, has launched a new menu, which is more in sync with contemporary taste buds.

Teacher’s Day brunch at Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata, discount for teachers

Sep 02, 2021, at 11:50 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata has come up with a special brunch menu as part of its Teacher’s Day celebration on September 5.