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Choicest of Furniture at Cherry pick, Bangalore

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If you are lover of classy furniture from globally renowned brands, then your destination is not very far. Cherry Pick, Bengaluru’s first International Furniture Boutique was inaugurated last weekend in Koramangala. A sprawling showroom spread over 25,000 square feet, the boutique has an exclusive collection of hand picked furniture from an array of  world famous labels, from the United… Continue reading Choicest of Furniture at Cherry pick, Bangalore

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Amaryllis Homestay: Wayanad

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Nestled in the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau, the beautiful district of Wayand in Kerala offers a plethora of options for every kind of traveler.  Whether you choose wild life spotting at the Muthanga Wildlife sanctuary or trek 4000 feet up the mysterious Edakkal caves or marvel at the Banasura Sagar Dam which is… Continue reading Amaryllis Homestay: Wayanad

Food · Reviews

Chef’s Table at Oko, The Lalit, Bangalore

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Guest Post by Bindu Gopal Rao I was recently invited to sample an interesting showcase meal where each chef of the hotel had come up with a dish that would be incorporated into the menu going forward. This was happening at The Lalit Bangalore’s Pan Asian restaurant Oko. Oko means ‘welcome’ in Japanese and has… Continue reading Chef’s Table at Oko, The Lalit, Bangalore

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Reema’s garden: beauty amidst a riot of colors

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Today I am very happy to feature the garden space of my very talented friend Reema Saravanan.   Extremely house proud and equally passionate about gardening, Reema has dedicated  2 out of 3 balconies of her apartment to plants.  Her collection include a wide variety of succulents, cacti and flowering plants potted in planters that… Continue reading Reema’s garden: beauty amidst a riot of colors

Food · Reviews

Caprese: Classic Mediterranean at Shangri-La Bengaluru

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A beautiful view of the Bengaluru palace and an uninterrupted view of the city’s skyline is visible as you enter the stylish interiors of Caprese, Shangri-La Hotel, Bengaluru’s Mediterranean Speciality Restaurant.  Located on the 18th level, the restaurant’s decor is chic, classy and dotted with some exclusive pieces of pottery.  The 94 seater restaurant along with… Continue reading Caprese: Classic Mediterranean at Shangri-La Bengaluru

Food · Reviews

Tea Nest, Coonoor: All about tea

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“You can’t buy happiness but you can buy tea, and that’s kind of the same thing” goes a popular quote which seems so true when you visit Tea nest, a quaint resort in the idyllic hill station of Coonoor. Set amidst sprawling tea gardens, the resort is a result of restoration of a majestic mansion… Continue reading Tea Nest, Coonoor: All about tea

Food · Reviews

BLISS Chocolates: food for the Gods

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Ever tasted chocolates infused with ‘masala curry’ powder or ‘garam masala’ coated chocolate nuts?  If not, you can try all this at the Bliss chocolates outlet in UB city on Vittal Mallya Road. Bliss is a luxury brand that produces some of the most exotic chocolates, cakes and desserts. Made from the finest Belgian Couverture… Continue reading BLISS Chocolates: food for the Gods

Food · Reviews

Paper Boat Drinks: Sweet taste and sweeter memories

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While I am not such a fan of packaged food and processed drinks, “Paper boat” packaged drinks are pleasantly different.  Offered in a variety of indigenous flavors, the drinks come in an extremely attractive packing.  Bereft of any artificial preservatives and flavors, these drinks come in unique and well-thought of flavors that bring back happy… Continue reading Paper Boat Drinks: Sweet taste and sweeter memories

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My Fortune, Bengaluru

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If you are looking to have a great meal while in the middle of town, look no further than My Fortune.  Located bang in the middle of Bengaluru’s central business district, this 9-floored hotel is one of the hot-spots on Richmond Road.  Part of the ITC group, this premier 115-room hotel is a stylish, trendy… Continue reading My Fortune, Bengaluru