They often say that Kolkata is the most pocket-friendly city. This City of Joy offers everything at highly affordable prices despite the ever-increasing market prices. Ask anyone about how they associate Kolkata and the most probable answer that you would get is ‘sweets.’ Well Kolkata
After the comforting chilly seasons of winter, the summer time has finally arrived to squeeze the life out of us. The energy level has hit the rock bottom thereby diminishing our appetite. We are forever complaining and looking for a ray of hope which would
Taki cuisine has always stood out from the rest, not just because of its Jessore influence, but also because of its less spicy appeal. Delicious, yet not too spicy, making them healthy. A well-known dish of Taki thus happens to be Sada Dalna or Jjalphoroner
Phulbari is a small village located just beside Siliguri which has undergone a lot of change over the years. It can today give strong competition to Siliguri as far as development is concerned. However, what has remained constant over the years in Phulbari is its
Thakurbarir heshel or the kitchen of Jorasanko Thakurbari was no ordinary place. There were many residents of this famous house who were good cooks, passionate about delicacies, many of which they created. Hemendrakumar Thakur was one of them. His hobby of cooking various dishes is
We thought that it would be good to showcase how Bengal, from ancient and medieval times and Kolkata of modern times brought global cuisine on Bengal’s platter. Bengal has long been the meeting point of different communities from various parts of the world, including Arabs,
Alokeparna Ghosh is a food writer and a non-profit consultant Honestly, I am not a summer-friendly person at all. I avoid all kind of outdoor or non-AC activities including food adventures during the very inconveniently long summers of Kolkata. But pice hotels have always attracted me.
Arpita Chanda is a food enthusiast who explores the lanes and by-lanes of Bengal tracing the history of food shops and sweets. On this particular food trail Arpita was led by another food enthusiast Devashis Kuthari of Good Vegetarian Food group “Luchi Kochuri motichur shobhitong Jilipi sandesh
Bengalis have a bond with rice that cannot be fathomed. There is hardly any Bengali household where rice is not considered a staple diet. Bhaat and that Bhaat Ghoom are indispensable connections with Bangaliyana. These days, lives have become busier. We often depend on restaurant
Arpita is an explorer of the past and loves travelling through the historical tracts of Kolkata to discover hidden gems. She is also an ex-guest lecturer Avid food lovers of Kolkata who never miss the hot fish ball soup, momo, wanton, Sui-mai at Kolkata’s one and