Culture / Food
Fish Kochuri of Nilachal, where taste meets innovation – GetBengal story
Fish Kochuri is a must-try for all foodies
By Shouvik Ray
The saga of Bengal 'shiuli's, and their bittersweet relation with Nolen Gur...
Khejur gur is the secret to Bengali sweetness
Radhatilak rice – the one indigenous paddy variety that warms the heart a...
Rediscover Bengal's heritage paddy variety Radhatilak
Winter is incomplete without the Nolen Gur and Pithe
Winter is the customary time for Pithe in Bengal
By Kaulik Ghosh
Want to try out Rabdigram’s Rabdi this winter?
Rabdigram is 1 hour 50 minutes away from Kolkata
By Sourav Das
Sri Krishna Hotel of Serampore reminds us of Indubalar Bhaater Hotel
Sri Krishna Bhaater Hotel is reminding people of the series Indubalar Bhaater Hotel
Chhenar Kalia – the savoury Bengali cuisine that became a part of Mahabho...
Chhenar Kalia is one of the Mahabhog at Girish Bhaban's puja
The topsy-turvy journey of eggs in Bengali households, traced through Benga...
The transformation of eggs in Bengali households
Shukto, Bengal’s ancient stew, makes a comeback – GetBengal story
Shukto is an age-old recipe referred to in many scriptures
Baker from Darjeeling wins a gold medal at the Asia Cake Oscars 2024 – Ge...
Yolmo’s customised cakes have put Darjeeling on the map
Howrah’s Rushdah Humaira: Bengal’s first bean-to-bar chocolate maker ...
Rushdah Humaira is the only one who sells cocoa tea in India
By Shouvik Ray
Culinary Trendsetters of Tagore Household – GetBengal story
Know about the gastronomic heritage of Jorasanko Thakurbari
Housewife from rural Sundarbans reach top 5 in all India Nutritious Food Co...
Ganga Rani Haldar, from Sundarban, wins the spotlight with her cooking skills
By TTW
The enduring charm of pantabhaat in Bengali cuisine—GetBengal story
Panta bhaat traditionally is a cuisine from rural Bengal
Gondhoraj Ghol: The Perfect Summer Cooler! - GetBengal story
Ghol with Gondhoraj lime is a quintessential Bengali summer drink
The Recipes and Rituals of Ramazan – GetBengal story
The Islamic lunar calendar heralds the start of Ramadan
Bengal’s Ras Malai gets 2nd position among the world’s best cheese dess...
Ras Malai is now set to delight palates and captivate hearts worldwide
By Saheli Mitra
Kurkut chutney - bridging the gap between the tribal and mainstream Bengal ...
Kurkut is a red weaver ant that people usually avoid in fear of its acidic prick
By TTW
Joynagarer Moa, not just a sweet, but a brand in itself
Joynagar is also about stalwarts and an illustrious past
By Shuvra Dey
Cook at Home this Pujo: Mitra Café style Fish Kabiraji - GetBengal story
The café’s signature item is the kabiraji cutlet and the most sought-after dish by foodies
Recreate Anadi Cabin’s Mughlai Paratha at home this Puja – GetBengal st...
Mughlai paratha is originally a deep-fried crispy Indian bread made with refined flour stuffed with egg or keema
Boroli: proudly called the ‘Hilsa’ of North Bengal - GetBengal story
‘Boroli’ or Barred Boril (Barilius barila) fish, is normally found in clear streams in the foothills
Babarsa from Khirpai, Bengal, finds its doppelganger in Ghevar, a Rajsthani...
Khirpai is located in Ghatal Mahakuma, Paschim Medinipur, and has its name etched in history because of Babarsa
Rasgullas to rum balls – all the Kolkata sweets that have made it to the ...
Tasteatlas describes Flurys as a legendary tea room and confectionery located in Kolkata, established in 1927
State to satiate gourmets with Bengal Black goat meat before this pujas - G...
Health-conscious individuals love it since it is lean, rich in nutrients, and low in fat
Pick a grub while Pujo shopping! Gariahat’s historic eateries will entice...
If you are in the area, drop in to some of the historic eateries dotting here since ages
Savoury Taal-made dishes to sweeten up your Janmasthami celebrations - GetB...
The transformation of palm fruit in Bengali kitchens
Unique Ilish recipes brought afresh from Bangladesh suburbs - GetBengal sto...
Ilish recipes from Narayanganj and Barishal
Famous dessert from Shibpur’s heritage Roychowdhury Bari – Kadali Payes...
Payesh is also called “poromanno”, where “porom” means “the absolute” and “onno” means grains
Sabudana papads, ramping up the monsoons in Bengal - GetBengal story
Almost every Bengali household savours with love papads made of sabudana
Jackfruit sweets carry forward the legacy of Bengal’s ‘sandesh’
While some love it for its distinctive, musky smell, others simply mark it as pungent
Beat the Heat with some Taal Shansh Cocktails
No matter if it's water or fruit juice, we constantly feel the need to moisten our bodies from the inside
Bengal’s own Panta Bhaat gets a direct entry on the five-star menus!
Not only is panta bhaat time-saving, but it also needs barely any effort
The sour-sweet saga of ‘tok dal’ – a Bengal summer speciality!
Dal is a healthy food option that has secured its place on the daily menu of almost every Bengali household
Tagore’s life-long romance with Motichur sandesh – a Chandannagar speci...
Rabindranath had a sweet tooth and was fond of fresh sweets delivered to their residence at Chandannagar
Padma luchi: From a 117-year-old ‘boubhaat’ menu card of Sovabazar Rajb...
The 117-year-old menu card for Keshavchandra’s wedding had 36 items on the list
What should we keep in mind while purchasing pure ghee from the market!
Pure ghee has been used in Indian food recipes since time immemorial
MasterChef contestant Priyanka Kundu Biswas turns “Queen of Desserts” -...
She is well-educated and is a very good student who can also be referred to as a “geek”
By TTW
A fishy love affair - Mache Bhate Bangali
Bengalis stand out with a unique identity based on their passion for fish
Overviewing Zakaria Street - the Ramadaan food paradise
Under the shadows of Kolkata’s biggest mosque, it is located near one of the oldest localities in Kolkata
Phalsa on the rocks to your rescue this summer!
Food blogger ‘Ranjini Guha’ shares her favourite Phalsa cocktail recipe with GB
By Ranjini Guha
Govt sponsored Somponno Café is the new address of Alipore
The Somponno Café has a multilevel parking facility that has become a great relief to the regular visitors
By TTW
Tufanganj’s Singara Dida is an inspiration at the age of 80!
Singara Dida from Tufanganj, West Bengal has been running a snack shop all by herself
By TTW
'Monohara' - the Bengali mish-mash between 'rosogolla' and 'sandesh'
A sweet that steals your heart
By TTW
Fuchkawala – the restaurant that started during Lockdown blues by two you...
Fuchkawala is now a brand and ever increasing, thanks to the innovative ideas of the siblings
Why Kolkata is deservedly a top global food destination
Kolkata is the only Indian city among the World's Best Food Destinations
From Phoolkopir shingara to Koraishutir kochuri - winter becomes a dining c...
Phoolkopir Shingara or Koraishutir Kochuri?
By Shuvra Dey
Bori Monda: Bankura’s unique dessert vies for GI recognition
Ancient Bengal was known as ‘Gauda Banga’
K. Ali Bakery: The century old heritage bakery of Mominpur
few bakeries have stood firm in the face of tumultuous times
The only ‘Samovar’ Tea shop of Kolkata
Samovars are large metallic vessels used to boil and brew
By TTW
What does GEN Y think about the traditional art of Pithe Making?
Pithe making had almost become a ritual to most Bengali households
Manzilat Fatima – Keeping authentic Royal Awadhi cuisine alive in Kolkata...
It was food that comforted Nawab Wajid Ali Shah
By Shuvra Dey
Dhamsa – a sneak peek into tribal life, while in Kolkata
The restaurant has been given the shape of Dhamsa
By TTW
Will Joynagarer Moa become extinct soon due to a lack of raw materials?
The jaggery used in moa-making is best if it is poyra gur
Breakfast at Trincas after 62 years!
Trincas catering a wholesome breakfast, keeping you energized for the day
By Saheli Mitra
Kolkata’s Pumpkin Shingaras invading the US snack market successfully
Pumpkin shingaras has casted spell in the US snack market and it has got its routes in Kolkata!
The origin of Biryani – how a Mughal delicacy invaded Bengal
Bengali’s love biryani although it is not an indigenous dish
By Shuvra Dey
Railway coach at New Jalpaiguri gets an áppetizing’ makeover
A brand new initiative that helped turn an abandoned railway coach into a promising restaurant in New Jalpaiguri Station
Mahal Restaurant: Carrying a century-old illustrious legacy
Mahal Hotel and Restaurant is located at 6/3 Ramanath Majumdar Street, Kolkata 700009
By Aritra Dash
Going on an authentic Parsi food trail in Kolkata
An Exclusive Interview with Supriya Mancherji
By Shuvra Dey
Patkheer: Deciphering lost recipes of Bengal
According to historical records, ‘patkheer' was a popular dessert of the people of Dhaka even during the Mughal era
Manna Dey and his love for kesar malai sherbet at Kapila Ashram
Kapila Ashram, century-old sherbet joint of Kolkata
The earthy and robust taste of Bengal’s favourite Kochu
Colocasia esculenta plant is ingrained in our tradition and is an integral part of Durga Puja
100-year-old Deshbandhu Mistanna Bhandar downs shutters
Deshbandhu Mistanna Bhandar was established by Bibhutibhushan Chowdhury in 1921
Matchmaking Mishti with Literature – Jugal’s unique ‘sweet’ fest
The 3-day festival will take place between December 9-11
By TTW
‘Widow cuisine’ of Bengal: Vegetarian delicacies born out of oppression...
Non-vegetarian food was once forbidden for Bengali widows
By TTW
Mukti’s Kitchen conquers Brooklyn with Indian style health food
Teaching Americans the fine art of Indian cooking
By Shuvra Dey
Branded Dooars Tea set to be your next brew
Once favourite with Russian blenders, Dooars Tea finds a market once more
By TTW
Panchphoran Rui recipe from Jorasanko Thakurbari’s kitchen
Written by Rabindranath’s niece, Pragyasundari Devi
Bangitola’s heritage Monda
Monda might not have been discovered in Bangitola first, rather it was a sweet of English Bazar
Celebrate Poila Baisakh with specially curated menu at The Salt House
The special menu is based on the menu of The Tangra Project
Potoler Dolma, the Bengali summer delicacy that isn’t Bengali at all
Like many of Bengal’s borrowings, the dolma comes from a distant land
By TTW
Delectable Belgian waffle set to win Bengal’s gourmet hearts
Waffle has been quietly gaining ground in Bengal and now this delicacy has mesmerized Bengali foodies’ palates
Chakum Chukum – how a Bengali couple made Kolkata’s Kathi Rolls a rage ...
A food exclusive interview
The winter delight of Bengal, jhola nolen gur
Its exquisite flavour makes it every Bengali household’s winter favourite
How come a bazar in Kolkata’s Chinatown was named after an Italian?
Tiretta Bazaar in Kolkata is famous for its Chinese street food and breakfast
By TTW
Jashoda Mishtanna Bhandar: Tale of an iconic sweetmeat shop
It is traditionally famous for its creamy Laal Mishti Doi
Order your pack of Mango Magic online from The Bengal Store
Mango is the king of all Indian fruits, and we show you exactly what you can do with it
Giant Jilipis of Kenjakura
'Jilipi' is believed to have travelled all the way from Persia to Bengal during the medieval age
Healthy Bhaka Pitha of North Bengal is a Rajbanshi delicacy
These rice cakes which have been in tradition for over a century are very popular among the local community
By TTW
Kalimpong’s bustling markets offer phumbi, churpi and many lesser-known p...
Kalimpong's colourful haats, or weekly bazaars, are well recognised for their distinctive culinary delicacies that can be stocked all over the year
By TTW
Bengal’s unique Sheherwali Cuisine – the Royal Vegetarian delight of Mu...
One of Bengal's best kept secrets is the royal vegetarian cuisine of the affluent Jain families who migrated to Kolkata nearly 300 years ago
‘Batasha’ making art is on the verge of extinction due to lack of entre...
This popular sweet, which is part and parcel of any religious ceremonies, is now facing stiff competition from the modern confectionaries
By Shuvra Dey
Tea stall that perennially shares food with penniless nomads: Meet the Karm...
The Karmakars have been feeding poor people every day with a missionary zeal
Niranjan Agar: ‘King of Egg Devils’ from colonial Kolkata
The centuries old ‘Niranjan Agar' cabin in North Kolkata has a long and illustrious past
By Shuvra Dey
Nabadwip Cuisine boasts of Lal Doi, one of the best curds of India
Kalipada Modak’s Chakku Doi is famous across the globe for its creamy texture and delicious taste
By TTW
Glowing brightly in the rich history of the delectable world of Sandesh: Gi...
Did you know Nakur tried his hand at wine Sandesh a century ago?
By Shuvra Dey
Evolution of the Bengali chorchori
A time-saving Bengali recipe that used to feed joint families once upon a time
Should Bengal’s Sarbhaja and Sarpuria join the GI tags club?
Applications pending for Tangail, Jamdani, Garad-Korial, Muslin, and Kalonuniya rice
Posto’s journey from Chinese opium farms to Bengal’s kitchens
Rolf Bauer, Professor of Economic and Social History at University of Vienna, wrote an exhaustive history of the opium trade in India
By Shuvra Dey
Swami Vivekananda’s love for Khichuri and his special recipe
The term khichuri (khicṛī) is derived from the Sanskrit khiccā, a dish of rice and legumes
Octogenarian village chef Pushparani Sarkar turns Youtube Sensation
Pushparani’s channel Villfood, now boasts of 1.47 million subscribers
The many good things about pure ghee
While artificial ghee can poison your system, natural ghee does the opposite
Remember the Rum Ball of Jalajog? Or was it Flurys?
Ranjini Guha, a food blogger from Kolkata, shares her love for Rum Balls and her easy recipe for homemade ones
By Ranjini Guha
Mrityunjay Ghosh & Sons- for the connoisseurs of Kochuri in Kolkata
Kolkata’s heritage street food shop and its lip smacking Kochuris
By Shuvra Dey
Succulent Sandesh and 200-year-old heritage ‘Makhan Lal Sandesh’
This 200-year- old sweet shop is a go-to destination for all the connoisseurs of sweets
Rash Behari Bose made Bengal’s Murgir Jhol famous in Tokyo
Bengali freedom fighter introduced this delicacy in Japan
By Indrajit Sen
Raw honey from the Sundarbans, and the story behind it
The raw honey that comes to us directly from beehives in the Sundarbans tells a tale of hardship and courage
Can the Bengali diet boost your immunity?
The thing about Bengali cuisine is that many immunity-boosting foods are inbuilt
Sanguvalley of Kolkata – a distant call of Chittagong
Established by H.P Barua in 1945
By Mouni Mondal
Chilligola Rosogollas – the chilli infused sweet has attained cult status...
Made by the shop that Netaji had once visited
This Poila Baisakh, take a trip back to Sky Room and Blue Fox
A new restaurant is reviving the signature dishes of two of the city’s most famous restaurants
Memories of Shutki - The Dried-Salted Fish
Food enthusiast Ranjini Guha narrates her love for Bangladeshi cuisine
By Ranjini Guha
All the goodness of fresh fruits in our mixed fruit jam
Our mixed fruit jams are free of chemicals and preservatives
Post COVID, Dalhousie street-food vendors get hygiene training
Dalhousie Square to turn into heritage ‘Food Street’
Palash Ghosh – One of the last Bandel Cheese makers churning the historic...
The only family that still churns world famous gourmet delight
By Shuvra Dey
Baba Bhootnath’s tea stall at Nimtala Ghat
‘Sadhu Baba’ Hari Shankar Pandey’s popular tea stall attracts a huge crowd, daily
Thai-turned Bong, Sirattiya Bora converts ‘Lockdown’ into a successful ...
An exclusive interview with the Home Chef
By Jayatri Nag
Hilsa tales: the good, the bad and the ugly
Shorshe ilish and ilish machh bhaja are legends in their own right, but what about an ilish bharta, or korma?
The old world charm still thrives in Uttarpara’s century-old Lucy Babu’...
An eatery in suburban Kolkata that revolutionized the restaurant culture
By Shuvra Dey
The art form called ‘nolen gur’, delivered to your doorstep
The delicate flavour of ‘nolen gur’ has remained an eternal Bengal favourite
The Sweeter the Better- Mom’s Bakery
The Home Bakers of Kolkata turned Social Entrepreneurs
By Kaulik Ghosh
The Sweeter the Better- Foodscapes
The Home Bakers of Kolkata turned Social Entrepreneurs
By Kaulik Ghosh
The Sweeter the Better- Boma Asian Bakery
The Home Bakers of Kolkata turned Social Entrepreneurs
By Kaulik Ghosh
India makes a ‘bee-line’ for pure Bengal Honey
Most major honey brands failed the purity test
By Saheli Mitra
The legacy of Radu Babu Chayer Dokan in Kolkata
How this century-old shop scored above plush Kolkata cafe
How was Bengal’s favourite ‘Posto’ born as ‘left-over’ of British...
Agricultural land in Bengal Presidency transformed into poppy fields
By TTW
Joransanko Thakurbari’s ‘Glutton Club’ where voting happened on basis...
Abanindranath Tagore cooked Josi Kebab
By TTW
Famous Chhanamukhi of Brahmanberia that transcended borders as Chhanar Murk...
The sweet that is needed for every festival of Bengal
Roop Sanatan’s Roshokodombo still a favourite sweet of Bengal was first m...
Sweet that was patronized by Muslim rulers
Lord Curzon was floored by Burdwan’s Sitabhog! Was it a sweet that Sita l...
Tracing the colonial journey of world-famous Sitabhog
Pragyasundari Devi turned Jorasanko Thakurbari kitchen to a centre of liber...
She wrote one of the first cookbooks of Bengal
Mahabharat and Mangal kabya trace the entry of mutton in Bengali kitchens!
How Mangsho Bhaat became a popular dish in Bengal
From ‘Rosuner Payesh’ to ‘Ilisher Ullash’, lost recipes find a new ...
Two Kolkatans have embarked on a culinary and cultural journey to archive and popularise lost and rare recipes
Do fusion recipes like Ilish Biriyani kill flavour of the queen of fishes, ...
What do food lovers say?
Century-old Mecha Sandesh of Beliatore still survives the test of time
Loaded with health benefits, this sweet is Bengal’s pride
Adventurous journey of globetrotter ‘Shingara’ from Central Asia to Ben...
From where did our favourite Phoolkopir Shingara land up in Bengal?
Bengal’s favourite Phuchka was introduced by the Magadha dynasty or by Dr...
The debate still continues
Rabindranath Tagore discovered Arum Jilipi while collecting menu cards from...
He was a foodie at heart
By Shuvra Dey
Nakshi pithe- where art and delicacy meet in Bengal
Nostalgia of Jasimuddin’s poetry and age old Bengali tradition
By Indrajit Sen
Kolkata’s famous sweet shop brings ‘Immunity Sandesh’ laden with herb...
Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick’s new sweet
Eid Mubarak! Fascinating history of Royal’s biriyani of Kolkata
Due to lockdown, bringing in a virtual treat
GB brings a virtual tour of Zakaria Street during ‘Lockdown Ramzan’
The vibrant food street of Kolkata
Partition and Bengal famine taught Bengali women ‘Lockdown’ cooking dec...
Using all parts of a vegetable or a plant
Lalmohan – the star of North Bengal, the sweet that Manna Dey and Kishore...
How is this famous sweet made?
By Bapi Ghosh
Relive revolutionary Bengal in the 100-year-old ‘Young Bengal Hotel’
The pice hotel of Khidderpore that still carries age old tradition
British Jhalmuri man Angus Denoon in the city of joy!
Scotsman Angus Denoon wins hearts with his jhalmuri
Cancer survivor and cricket icon Arun Lal gives shocking account on pappad ...
Did you know diesel is used for rolling the pappads?
Ghoti-Gorom call – the Pied Piper of Bengal
Lure of Ghoti Gorom bridges generations of Bengali foodies
If you are a foodie Bengali, you must know Rammohan Roy could eat a full go...
Chittaranjan Das had two seers of Rosogolla!
Arun Lal- Cricketer and Cancer survivor speaks on healthy living amid natur...
Arun Lal stresses on chemical-free food
This Poush Sankranti try a lost pithe of Bengal
Dhakai pithe or Bhapa pithe is still sold on streets of Bangladesh
Where do you get the season’s best phoolkopir shingara in Kolkata?
Samosa’s cousin shingara can be traced to Persia
By Shuvra Dey
Kolkata’s British charm relived on an Anglo-Indian palate
Dishes from kedgeree to pish pash, try any
Baghajatin started a revolutionary storm over a class of Paramount sherbet!...
Century old Paramount got Heritage Eatery tag last week
Bengal’s food love in moving images! Watch out GB Ahaare Bangla Video...
Mammoth Food Fest at Kolkata’s Central Park
If you are home cooking this Pujo, try this Leela Majumdar recipe
Author Leela Majumdar was also a great cook! Try her breakfast recipe
With the monsoon still hovering, try some Ilish Paturi
Recipe from Beyond the Borders -- Narayanganj
Swiss Dairy of Kalimpong that made world famous cheese and lollipops shuts ...
Will heritage Kalimpong Lollipops now get lost?
Are days numbered for world-famous Kalimpong lollipop and cheese?
The Swiss dairy supplying the products shuts down!
One of the last shops in Kolkata to sell the famous Dhakai Paratha!
Food brought from Dhaka during partition
GB brings a secret recipe of Thakurbari, given by Rabindranath Tagore
Jorasanko Thakurbari’s Royal Kofta
Why potato was added to Calcutta Biriyani by Wajid Ali Shah’s cooks? ...
Hear from Nawab’s family member
This Sunday learn from GB how mutton came on Bengal’s plates
Mangsho-Bhaat of Bengal can be traced to the times of Mahabharata
Bengal’s khichuri is India’s super food
Bengal produces a variety of khichuri dishes including Aamish Bhog
Kolkata’s street food Ghugni in a new avatar at these spots
Try out some lip-smacking ghugni at these city crossings
Uttam-Supriya treated guests to exclusive Bengali dishes like Sagar Doi
Kishore Kumar to Sanjeev Kumar, Bollywood idols at Uttam’s parties
British chef who visited Kolkata is now jhalmuri seller of UK
Scotsman Angus Dennon learnt to make the tangy snacks from Kolkata streets
Here is a Kolkata shop that still sells kochuri at just 25 paisa!
How could Lakshmi Narayan Ghosh stick to the original price?
Try some simple less spicy Taki dishes this summer
What made Sada Dalna of Taki so delicious?
By Sunanda Bose
Food historian Pritha Sen prepares ‘Firingee Thala’ for Ekdalia...
Ekdalia Road of Kolkata to showcase this special menu
By Pritha Sen
Jagantmata Bhojonalaya, century-old Odiya pice-hotel of Kolkata
Feel homesick with the innumerable low-cost fish dishes
What is You Tiao? Try it ahead of Chinese New Year
Chinese food with a revolutionary past used as protest tool
Bagbazar rises to the first ever Rosogolla Utsav
Rich cultural heritage of Bagbazar showcased through sweet festival
Ratan’s dosa stall in Burrabazar is a must try out
GB tastes the South Indian dishes in this small stall of Kolkata
Lost pithe recipes cook up a storm at Aahare Bangla
Do not miss pithe delicacies on last day of Aahare Bangla
Pritha Sen weaves stories through Bengali dishes across India
Bringing sociological and historical treasures of Bengali cuisine
When Bengal’s royals descended at ITC Sonar with Hilsa recipes
GB spoke to members of Rajbaris about their secret Hilsa recipes
Try some simple Taki dishes this hot summer
Sunanda Bose of Taki zamindar family helps us with simple dishes
By Sunanda Bose
Did you know there are 26 types of payesh in Bengal?
Dessert that is loaded with legends and traditions
In the holy Ramadan month, a visit to authentic eateries
Which Kolkata alleys are famous for Ramadan food?
Sweet dishes of Taki as remembered by Sunanda Bose
Aumbols and Malpoa, cooked Taki style
By Sunanda Bose
Taki’s signature dishes and their Jessore influence
Taki’s signature dishes and their Jessore influence
By Sunanda Bose
Sunanda Bose of Taki Zamindar family shares signature cuisine
Gota, Mourala Shukto and Katbael Bori
By Sunanda Bose
Bengal’s geri-gugli and shutki make way to Int’l Food Fest
State government to showcase goynabori and morobba too
Healthy snacking this Diwali and Bhai Phonta
Why not try these healthy snacks and care for your waistline?
GB shares recipe of NarkelNarufor Bijoya Dashami
The quintessentially Bengali sweet that tastes heavenly
Bengal’s tryst with Mihidana – history of Burdwan’s famou...
Bhairab Chandra Nag designed the new sweets
Shimurali’s heritage sweet ‘Kaalakand’ made from buffalo ...
Try the century-old shop Mahamaya Mistanna Bhandar
Even Sri Ramkrishna Paramhansa praised Felu Modak’s sweets
170-year-old sweet shop of Bengal that still tops the list
When you watch timeless Basanta Bilap or Saptapadi on a sweet frame!
Cadbury sweets of Kolkata shops designed on timeless movies
College Street’s heritage sweet shop Santosh Mistanna Bhandar will cl...
Shop that was famous for its Misti Doi and Labanga Latika
Rosogolla! Both Orissa and Bengal get GI tag! Choose one
Orissa Rosogolla also gets GI tag, which one you prefer?
The Baklava Box ---- A Slice of Turkey in Kolkata
Now enjoy Turkish delights sitting in this city itself
Drop in at Mohan Bhandar, the sweet joint where Piku was shot
Amitabh Bachchan stopped here to have kochuri and jilipi
Ramkrishna Paramhansa loved Kheerer Sandesh of Jodu Moyra
Did you know he was a priest of Jhamapukur Rajbari?
After Rosogolla, Bengal’s bonde claims GI tag
Kamarpukur’s succulent white bonde is a unique delicacy
After Floating Market, now it’s Mishti Hub
Kolkata’s largest Mishti Hub inaugurated today in New Town
Kansat, a Bengali sweet, was a favourite of Indira Gandhi
Why did Indira Gandhi ask Ghani Khan to bring Kansat to Delhi
Choose between Moong Jalebi and Babarshah of Midnapore
Agriculturally rich Midnapore still makes indigenous sweets
Do you remember Bangladesh’s Gayanather Baalish Chomchom?
Undivided Bengal’s Gayanather Baalish was a famous sweet it?
Birbhum’s famous century-old Tantipara Jalebi!
Dey family of Tantipara still sells Jalebi during Urs Festival
How North Bengal villagers are taking lessons from Bangladesh
Art of gur making taught by traders from Rajshahi
Why Kalu Moira’s Kaju Barfi is better than its Northern cousins?
On your next travel, carry Jonai’s Manohara, it will never spoil
On the Sweet Trail at Ahaare Bangla
Urvashi Basu tastes innovative Bengal sweets from districts!
By Urvashi Basu
Did you know Morabba of Siuri is a Portuguese sweet?
Or Babursha of Midnapore honoured a British soldier
Sri Chaitanya first took rosogolla to Orissa
Dela-rosogolla of Bengal was introduced by Vaishnavites
Now that Rosogolla is ours, let’s try it in many flavours
Rosogolla is Bengal’s but it can be flavoured universally
Kolkata’s oldest family owned Chinese restaurant Eau Chew gets Herita...
Almost century-old eatery serves best Chimney Soup of the city
Can we ever get over the Peter Cat-Chelo Kebab love story?
GB brings the legendary dish of an iconic eatery of Kolkata
By Saheli Mitra
Dhiren’s Cabin – where even Uttam Kumar visited for their famou...
The old-world charm of this Shovabazar eatery is still a showstopper
Winter is almost here! Want to have some Golbarir Kosha Mangsho?
Iconic Kolkata eatery at Shyambazar crossing
Fresh from Athens! First Greek Restaurant in Kolkata
If you wish to have a slice of Greece, drop in at Zeusopolis
Have a slice of Kashmiri cuisine and get transported to Paradise on Earth! ...
Where to get authentic Kashmiri food in Kolkata?
Cooking something Fishy in Kolkata? Head to Nalban’s brand new AC Fis...
Good news for fish loving Bengalis!
Good News for Kolkata’s Fish Lovers! New destination for fish dishes ...
Nalban to turn to the best fish destination
Century old Kolkata Café where freedom fighters met in disguise!
Not to miss the nostalgia of Favourite Cabin of Kolkata
Kolkata’s century old ‘pice hotel’ Siddheshwari Ashram of...
Elaborate fish dishes at throwaway prices
Want some Mughlai Paratha of Anadi Cabin this monsoon?
The Kolkata restaurant that brings memories of the city’s cabin culture!
Sip n Bite café run by specially-abled children and their mothers
Do not miss this inspiring and exclusive GB video on how they run the show
Biryanishk – the new address for Biriyani lovers of Kolkata
Exclusive GB interview with founder Saugata Banerjee
What is Jadavpur University’s Dhoper Chop?
JU canteen’s Milan da is no more, but his creation still exists
Success of ‘Black’ meals at Kolkata’s Ekdalia Road
Dip into a plate of black rice and black Kadaknath Chicken
Sipping a cuppa over Nachiketa’s songs
Jadavpur boy who gave up drugs to start Nachiketa’s tea stall
By Suman Sadhu
Iconic ‘Kalikar Chop er Dokan’ that still sells prawn chop at j...
Kalika celebrated their golden jubilee and still is a runaway hit
By Suman Sadhu
GB finds out how ‘Coverage’ turned to ‘Kabiraji’ at...
Choose between Idiot Brain Chop or Kabiraji
By Suman Sadhu
Chowk Bazar of Dhaka comes alive on Kolkata’s Zakaria Street
‘Food Paradise of Kolkata’ comes alive during Ramadan
The city will soon enjoy Duck sausage and Duck pickles!
Thanks to experiments by Bengal’s agricultural scientists
Kolkata’s South Indian dishes are not always vegetarian
What about the non-veg South Indian dishes of Kolkata?
Kolkata and districts to get more Kaviar meat shops
Now buy ready-to-eat exotic meat dishes from state’s Kaviar shops
Kolkata is fast moving away from Chinese to Korean
Korean cuisine makes inroads in biriyani-noodles bastion
Zakaria Street: Kolkata’s Mughlai Street
Go for the best kebabs, head to Kolkata’s Zakaria Street
By Shuvra Dey
Have a sumptuous Turkey Meal as Christmas Lunch
Learn the recipe for Christmas Special Stuffed Turkey
GB Opar Banglar Kitchen section brings a Bogura, Rajshahi District recipe ...
This winter cook mutton with pumpkin!
In this Hilsa season, try a different fish: Loitte Maacher Jhuribhaja
How the unassuming Bombay duck fish is prepared by Bengalis
By Aparupa Basu
Iftar recipe to break your fast
Fatima Mirza shares an Iftar recipe for the month of Ramzan
By Fatima Mirza
Kaun Khichudi and Mashkalai Khichudi of Bangladesh
Try these off beat recipes of the Chakma tribe and from Pabna
Committed effort to revive the forgotten Bengali cuisine
Remembering the Goalondo Steamer cuisine
By Abheri Sen
TEAlicious – the new tea destination of Kolkata
Sip on your favourite blend and buy your Darjeeling Tea packs
Lost varieties of paddy of Bengal being revived
Have you heard of Dui Satin and Teen Satin rice?
By Zafrul Haque
Mushroom of Bishnupur that costs more than mutton
Karan Chhatu: Rare wild mushroom winsinstant stardom
Bengal's food bowl - polyamorous paddy
Why pregnant women were fed on Dui Satin and Tin Satin rice
By Tale spin
To die for --- Kapilda’s Ghugni Chaat at Girish Park
Kapil’s deft hands whipping up the chaat is like Pied Piper playing a tune
How Jhumpa Lahiri brought Kolkata’s favourite Jhaalmuri through Names...
Protagonist Ashima traced her roots down a packet of jhaalmuri
By Shuvra Dey
Visit the award winning Phuchka Stall of Kolkata
Rajendra’s phuchka stall at Dhakuria has won several awards!
Imagine a Kolkata ‘Chop’ shop is named Apur Sansar!
What led to naming a shop selling chops, Apur Sansar!
After Mishti hub, Kolkata might soon get a Street Food Hub!
Kolkata ranked top in global street food survey
What a variety of meat at Ahaare Bangla!
Chef Atrei Chatterjee savours some rare meat and fish at Ahaare Bangla
Colourful crabs are the new attraction at Ahaare Bangla!
Coloured crab dishes to be introduced for the first time at Food Fest
Young Bengali food entrepreneur brings‘gourmet food’ to city
This Bengali girl was only 18, when she started her gourmet outlet
By Saheli Mitra
Radioactive sandwiches in Kolkata!
Photo-journalist turned sandwich maker sells them near Jadavpur
By Shuvra Dey
Bombay Kulfi Joint of Bhowanipore is a calming refuge in summer
Try out some kulfi – Bengal’s answer to western ice creams!
Did you know Kolkata has a Chocolate Tasting Club?
Meet the chocoholics of ‘Good Vegetarian Food Group’
By Saheli Mitra