Tag: food

Farm to Film

Film crews are the hungriest, most gourmand lot of people in the world, with de facto understanding to be fed well at all times. We make the most of our travels exploring local food at every shoot away from home. This time was no exception.

Albert Cuyp Maarkt, Amsterdam

A brilliant winter morning spent wandering the legendary Albert Cuyp maarkt In hipster Amsterdam never disappoints. it is filled with curiosities, delicious food, and some pretty amazing people and sights. Definitely a a must visit if, like me, you like to ramble around and wander!

A very Bellini afternoon

A chiqe afternoon at the Belmond Hotel Cipriani in Venice learning the art of the Belini, in Venice, ah magical, mythical Venezia.

The Hidden Table

Introducing Pune’s supper club, The HIdden Table by the Hedonist. Starting the season with the inimitable Chef Gaya and her Ground Up 2.0. Think bahn mis and fermented foods, local ingredients with a twist and the most wholly original menu in the city.

The Sweet Life in France

Sweet memories from trips to France, from way back in 1989 until recently. Filled with patisseries and boulangeries, Baba au rhums and so much more. Don’s say I did’t warn you!!

Food words for 2023

Izakaya. Nikkei. Edamame. Paloma. Grapefruit. Pistola. Bombaim. Carpaccio. Pork kosha. Bread and Chocolate. Andhra tiffin room. Rolex. Pondicherry. Tsuki. Soy como soy. Birria taco. Tacos. Bira. Chop suey. American chop suey. Ah ling. Ghee podi idli. Sushi. Sui mai. Pavlova. Thai red curry. Cafe bahaar.  Artisanal baking company. Sourdough. Sourdough.  Sourdough. Jaymie’s porchetta. Ishan’s fish. …

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Pondicherry revisited

Six months after my last visit, I wake up one morning and decide I want, no, need, to be back at the Hermit Crab. I want to see those lovely people I met last time, and just spend a quiet weekend in contemplation. To just escape the city.  Feel the sea breeze and taste the salty air. I have to go.

Vienna, immer schoen!

Vienna has long been on my wishlist, but discovering it with my Vienna friend made it magical. Vienna is quirky, special and offbeat too! I did some really fun things and had the most wonderful time.