Earth has a surprisingly large number of old restaurants. Restaurants that have withstood the ravages of time, silent spectators to human-induced revolutions, wars, technological advances and horrendous clothing trends. Continue reading
Tag Archives: Mumbai
Chef’s Log 58: Make Me (Kao)Sway
The city of Mumbai is a strange place. It’s dirty, grimy, crowded, and practically uninhabitable during the rains. But contrary to what one would assume, these appear to be conditions amidst which human creativity thrives. When it comes to pleasing the palate, no place is quite as innovative as Mumbai. Continue reading
Chef’s Log 9: Sereni-tea
Tea-rrific presentation too
Tea. Who knew it could be so exciting? I certainly didn’t. I once thought of it as the milder, boring cousin of coffee, but I stand corrected. As I recently discovered, there are apparently many things one can do with this beverage. And ‘Tea Centre’ in Mumbai (As is implied by their name) are certainly experts in that field. Continue reading
Chef’s Log 8: Birds and Wings
I found myself in a fascinating little restaurant this weekend. It’s right in the heart of what I can only assume to be India’s pollution capital-Mumbai. The place has a strange name: ‘The Hungry Birds’, and even stranger décor, with Styrofoam planes and hypnotic fans hanging from the ceiling. Continue reading