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.
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Concha
Walking up the wide, polished red stairs, I shake silvery sand off my bare feet. Waves break on the seashore in the distance, music plays from the bar at Royal’s. The sun is shining from a bright blue sky and a smattering of coconut trees sway gently. The old house has never looked prettier. Or more welcoming.
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.
Japalouppe
…..even though I am a long lost and forgotten rider. Rohan swears he once caught me standing in the saddle and making a mental decision to fall off a stationary horse. I only remember the thud and looking up dazed, at a bright blue sky.
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.
Not Pondicherry
And now I am here, in unexpected Pondicherry, to rediscover who I truly am.
Panchi
Panchgani and Mahablaeshwar, colonial hill-stations of yore, never fail to delight and fill my belly. A must visit if you are this side of the world, especially in beautiful Winter.
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Ghosts of My Bombay
In the Bombay of my dreams I meander once more through my Colaba, Lanes leaden with leafy trees adorn sidewalks Bordering quaint homes, art deco stunning, oldworld charming Some have gardens bougainville and flowers, I peer into windows fascinated by Life, peeping inside to glimpse families behind heavy wood and glass doors Chandeliers gleam Pots…
Mapusa Market
A sunny Friday spent at my most favourite market in the world: Mapusa Market in Goa! Old Goenche aunties, black jaggery and chorice, bread and chillies…..I never want to leave…..
Iftaar at Kausar Baug, Pune
A delicious food walk for Iftaar, during the muslim Holy Month of Ramzan, right here in Pune.
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