Vida Hotels is one of a number of companies that, when looking for distinctive tableware to give its dishes an edge, has called on The Urban Yogi. The Dubai-based brand is best known for its retail offering, and recently started selling its colourful wares in The Dubai Mall’s Galeries Lafayette. But founder Nisha Varman Shetty has identified an opportunity to diversify – by offering handcrafted, custom-designed tableware to the UAE’s ever-growing assortment of eateries…READ MORE
KEEP READINGTagenias, made by Greeks were probably the earliest pancakes known to humankind. Mentioned in 5th century BC literature, they were a wholesome breakfast preparation made with wheat flour, olive oil, honey, and curdled milk. Over the centuries, though pancakes have remained among the most loved breakfast items, they have lost much of their healthiness…READ MORE
KEEP READINGThe dark and the bottle go together. Even some upmarket bars have the lighting turned down low and the windows shuttered. Drinking is a secret and illicit activity, even though it’s not banned in most states of the republic. For the average Indian male, drinking at home is taboo. You don’t want to drink in front of your old mother (it’s disrespectful) or your wife (she will beat you with a broomstick). So if you want to drink, you head for the great outdoors…READ MORE
KEEP READINGPolice have “rescued” five underage customers from hookah parlours in separate raids during which a child labourer was also freed. The raids were conducted by the Social Service Branch (SSB) of the police last night. SSB sleuths “rescued” two minor customers, who were being served hookah (an instrument made of water pipe used for smoking flavoured tobacco), and a child labourer from a parlour in suburban Powai last night, police said…READ MORE
KEEP READINGIn-flight catering services provider Sky Gourmet is facing labour unrest at its Delhi unit following alleged suspension of around 165 of its employees, including 10 key union functionaries, recently over their demand for wage revision…READ MORE
KEEP READINGOm Books International and Cafe Delhi Heights launched India’s first cafe inspired cook book ‘Comfort Food’ by Micheal Swamy and Mughdha Savkar. The book was unveiled by star Cricketer Virat Kohli with much enthusiasm, known for his chutzpah and firehouse passion; he vividly described his immense love for Delhi food and his favorite Jucy Lucy Burger…READ MORE
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