Do they bring supplies for Home Cleaning Service Toronto?

Many homeowners booking a professional Home Cleaning Service Toronto company often ask whether cleaners bring their own supplies and equipment. In most cases, professional cleaning providers arrive fully prepared with the tools and products needed to complete the job efficiently. This convenience helps homeowners save time and ensures consistent cleaning quality during every appointment. Reliable…

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Does exterior painting increase home value?

Does Exterior Painting Increase Home Value? Investing in Exterior painting is often more than a cosmetic upgrade—it can significantly impact your home’s market value. A fresh coat of paint enhances curb appeal, protects structural materials, and signals to potential buyers that the property is well-maintained. For homeowners in the Portland and Seattle metro areas, professional…

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Madhampatty Rangaraj moves Madras High Court over defamatory posts by costume designer Joy Crizildaa

Joy Crizildaa and ‘Madhampatty’ Rangaraj | Photo Credit: Instagram/@joycrizildaa, @madhampatty_rangaraj Madhampatty Thangavelu Hospitality Private Limited has approached the Madras High Court to restrain costume designer Joy Crizildaa, who claims to have married one of the directors of the catering company, from disparaging the “goodwill and reputation” of the unregistered trademark ‘Madhampatty Pakashala.’ Justice N. Senthilkumar,…

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Cuddalore restaurants too shun Swiggy, Zomato; switch to Tamil Nadu-based food delivery platform Zaaroz

Cuddalore District Hotel Owners Association flagging off delivery services of the Chidambaram-based online food delivery platform, Zaaroz, in Cuddalore on September 1, 2025 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Ending ties with online food aggregator giants such as Swiggy and Zomato, the Cuddalore District Hotel Owners Association has now joined hands with homegrown food aggregator, Zaaroz, for…

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Avartana at ITC Grand Chola launches a new limited edition menu. Here’s what’s special about it

At Avartana, drumsticks — wrapped in a crunchy gram flour coat — look like they hopped off the Met Gala red carpet. Buttermilk — spiked with pepper, jaggery, beans, asparagus and toasted almonds — resembles an embroidered sari with pink-yellow petals and green leaves. The award-winning restaurant, launched in Chennai in 2017, is known for…

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Celebrate Independence Day with a Persian culinary journey by Nasrin Karimi in Chennai

If you wish to experience a truly heartfelt meal infused with love, nostalgia and tradition, look no further than the authentic Iranian–Persian home-cooked creations of Nasrin Karimi. From the almond gum and sabja seed based lemon drink to the Persian ice cream infused with saffron and rose water, Nasrin crafts meals that bring together delicate…

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Salty Nerd launches six new vodka flavours

Salty Nerd Vodka flavours | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT In a market that worships tradition and legacy, a new player has come along to stir the pot — literally. The latest formulate of Blisswater Industries, Salty Nerd Vodka, is now available in stores across the UAE, Goa, and Karnataka and will make its presence in…

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Namakkal food delivery app Zaaroz, a Tamil Nadu-based platform, gains traction as restaurants shun Swiggy and Zomato

Food delivery service through Zaaroz in Namakkal commenced after a puja at Anjaneyar temple on July 7, 2025 | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement The restaurant owners in Namakkal who stopped receiving food orders from online food delivery majors like Swiggy and Zomato, have now shifted to a new online food delivery aggregator, Zaaroz, which only…

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Historically, did life really just give us lemons?

When life gives you lemons, make lemonade | Photo Credit: Pexels Lemons, with their bright yellow hue and tart flavour, are a staple of cuisines and households around the world. From culinary dishes and refreshing beverages to cleaning products and medicinal uses, lemons have definitely earned a special place in human history. From continents to…

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Casamigo in Thiruvananthapuram serves a blend of international flavours in a cosy bistro setting

Casamigo restaurant interiors | Photo Credit: Nainu Oommen The wicker basket of toasted bread and butter placed on a table covered with a green plaid tablecloth at Casamigo transports you to an Italian supper setting. Resembling a European bakery, the bistro, located at Ambalathumukku in Pettah, Thiruvananthapuram, reveals a cosy interior with warm hues illuminated…

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Feathers hotel celebrates the Tamil flavours in a pop-up curated by celebrated Singaporean Chef Devagi Sanmugam

As a Tamilian born and raised in Singapore, 69-year-old Chef Devagi Sanmugam, connects to her roots through the rich aromatic world of spices. In Chennai to curate Ayalagam, a food festival that celebrates Tamil flavours from Singapore and Malaysia, Devagi shares her culinary journey and how she blends tradition with innovation. “The title resonated with…

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Discover native mango varieties in Chennai

The Organic Shandy, Mylapore Native mango varieties reign this year says organic farmer and co-founder of Organic Shandy, PB Murali. He adds that the mango season in Tamil Nadu has been quite the disaster so far, with farmers managing only about 20% of the expected yield. However, as they are all discovering, the heritage varieties…

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This year try a native mango variety, like Yaanathalai, Kalapadi or Nadusalai. Here is where you can find them in Chennai

The Organic Shandy, Mylapore Native mango varieties reign this year says organic farmer and co-founder of Organic Shandy, PB Murali. He adds that the mango season in Tamil Nadu has been quite the disaster so far, with farmers managing only about 20% of the expected yield. However, as they are all discovering, the heritage varieties…

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Taste Idukki with Chennai’s Yura gelato by ITC Grand Chola

Yura Artisanal Scoops | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Brightly lit and thoughtfully designed, ITC Grand Chola’s gelato bar, named Yura – Artisanal Scoops, is inspired by the Japanese word that literally means ‘beautiful dream’, and offers an imaginative selection of gelatos, frozen yoghurt, sugar-free options and sorbets. Pastry chefs at ITC Grand Chola, Chef Sridhar…

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Tamil Nadu’s oldest ice cream spots

Apple milk, Madurai Apple mix or apple milk, an ice cream-like dessert served at Amsavalli Bhavan in Madurai. | Photo Credit: G. Moorthy Nothing much has changed at Amsavalli Bhavan on Madurai’s East Veli Street ever since it was started 75 years ago. The hand-painted signboard, mosaic flooring, a narrow flight of stairs that leads…

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Kampot restaurant review: Some hits, some misses, but options aplenty and a pleasant vibe

Kampot in Haralur Road | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement After its debut at Ecoworld, Kampot has opened its second outlet on Haralur Road, just off Sarjapur Road. The restaurant brings together Vietnamese, Cambodian, and Korean cuisines with a live ramen, sushi, and dim sum bar, curated wine cocktails, and an ambiance that balances chic modernity…

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A look at Chennai’s Iftar trail this Ramadan

Abid’s Abid Zahid, the proprietor of Abid’s, has made elaborate arrangements for Iftar and Salah (prayer) this Ramzan. The buffet features flavours from Hyderabad, West Asia and Kerala, offering a variety of juices, snacks, kebabs, biryani, mandi, nombu kanji, and an assortment of desserts. New additions to this year’s menu include fried chicken, bun kebabs,…

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Journey through a Naga spice trail

Naga food available at Nagaland House in Delhi | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Birthday lunches tend to be heavy affairs — full of special dishes cooked in elaborate ways. And that is why I remember in particular a birthday meal with a very simple menu hosted by a friend many years ago. She had invited…

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Journey through a Naga spice trail

Naga food available at Nagaland House in Delhi | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Birthday lunches tend to be heavy affairs — full of special dishes cooked in elaborate ways. And that is why I remember in particular a birthday meal with a very simple menu hosted by a friend many years ago. She had invited…

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9 chefs meet 9 artists: How India’s chefs are building a collaborative future

A bamboo structure rises skyward, inspired by the various headgears of Arunachal Pradesh’s tribal communities. Discarded fishing nets repurposed into walls enclose a space that echoes the raw charm of Kerala’s toddy shops. Elsewhere, a visual feast of Himalayan foraged ingredients comes to life on hand-painted tableware. Walking through ‘The Gathering’ is like stepping into a…

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Bento is now a staple for sweet tooth in Chennai

Heavy demand: Jannathul Firdous, a home-baker, conducts Bento cake workshops. | Photo Credit: B. Jothi Ramalingam It is undeniable that the younger population of Chennai has wrapped the Pinterest aesthetic around them in full force. From the drip of their outfits to cafe-hopping, the aesthetic consumption has seeped into their core. And this is when…

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Highlights from the Nilgiris Earth Festival 2024

When it comes to conservation messaging, two distinct approaches often emerge. The first is a celebration — showcasing the planet’s wonders, like the comforting bird songs at dawn or the life-giving shade of an ancient forest. It gently reminds us of what stands to be lost. The second approach, stark and urgent, holds up a…

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A guide to Christmas cakes in Chennai

Ciclo cafe | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Pumpkin Tales The team at Pumpkin Tales has curated a wide range of Christmas goodies for the season. They offer assorted cookie boxes (₹550, four pieces) that feature an assortment of Christmas-themed cookies; an assorted cupcake box (₹500) with flavors such as coffee, mixed berry, salted caramel, and…

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Madurai treats with a side of jigarthanda at a food festival in Coimbatore

Mallippo idli in nalli kuzhambu | Photo Credit: PERIASAMY M Ayira meen kulambu, a quintessentially Madurai dish often served alongside steaming idlis, rice and idiyappams, is a blend of tamarind, spices, and perfected culinary techniques over many generations. But the star of the delicious, tangy curry is the tiny worm-like ayira fish, known for its tender texture and taste, and sourced from the Vaigai Dam. “Ayirai is always bought alive and is a robust fish…

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Meghalaya: Looking beyond the grape | Market demand for fruit wines and an enabling government policy is motivating small-time winemakers to go commercial

In the last couple of years, te.gism, the “fruit with a dot in its name”, has caught the imagination of wine lovers in the Northeast who fancy non-grape elixirs. Also known as the Himalayan cherry (Prunus jenkinsii), this fruit that grows in the jungles of Meghalaya’s Garo Hills remained virtually unknown until botanists documented it less…

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Homemade jams, concentrates, preserves made with fresh produce, capture essence of Kerala’s seasonal fruits

Homemade with fresh produce, these jams, concentrates and preserves are not the run-of-the-mill sweet spreads that pass off as fruit treats in the market. These fruity treats capture the warmth and sweetness of the sun and the rain in glass jars. Made without preservatives, artificial colours or flavours, these homemade delicacies celebrate the fruit in…

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Karnataka government wants sugar content in beer capped at 25% of weight of malt of grain and declared on bottle label

The Brewers Association of India has expressed fears that forcing brewers to put ingredients on the label was “discriminatory and amounts to forcing the beer manufacturers to share confidential and privileged information in public domain.” | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Karnataka government’s proposal asking beer manufacturers to declare the sugar content in the beer on…

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Are there traditional decor styles in Dallas event furniture rentals?

traditional decor styles in Dallas event furniture rentals Whether you’re hosting a wedding, backyard party or corporate event, high-quality event furniture rental in Dallas can make all the difference. From modern lounge areas to traditional dining setups, these top-notch providers offer a curated collection of functional event furniture pieces that will elevate your venue’s atmosphere…

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Madras Maplai in Chennai focusses on Chettinad flavours

Maplai virundhu at Madras Maplai | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement High school buddies, Jerome Fenelon and D Badrinarayan, were always interested in the world of cooking and food. Five years ago, they decided to pursue this passion more seriously. After attempting to understand this industry, they have now launched their fine dining restaurant, Madras Maplai….

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Orange rasam | No tomato recipe

Rasam | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Orange rasam Ingredients 1 cup – orange juice 1 tbsp – moong dal (soaked and boiled) Chopped coriander leaves (for garnish) 1 tsp – lemon juice 1 – orange rind (grated) 3 slit green chillies A few curry leaves 1 tsp – mustard seeds 1/2 tsp – asafoetida Himalayan…

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Kongu style arisi paruppu sadam

Arisi Paruppu sadam Ingredients Ponni rice 200 grams Toor dal 200grams Small onions peeled 100 grams Red chillies 6 nos Tomato 50 grams Sesame oil 100 grams Mustard 1/2 tsp Jeera 1/4 tsp Sambar powder 10 grams Turneric powder 1/2 tsp Curry leaves a sprig Salt to taste Water 750 ml Preparation 1.Soak rice and…

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Akki Roti with eggs and greens

Akki roti with eggs and greens by chef Kavan Kuttappa | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Chefs don’t usually get a lot of time at home. I live in a family home in Bengaluru so I am spending a lot of time with my parents. It has given us the time to bond better. At home,…

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Fresh green salad – The Hindu

Fresh salad. Mixed falling vegetables in bowl on white background Ingredients ceberg Lettuce 100 grms Broccoli50 gm Chickpea boiled25 gm Kidney beans (cooked)25 grms Red pepper30 grms Green pepper30 grms Feta cheese (or Tofu)20grms Flax seed15 grms Vinaigrette dressing30 ml Preparation 1.Break the lettuce in small pieces, keep aside. 2.Cut the broccoli into small florets…

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No Frills Chicken curry recipe

Ingredients Vegetable oil – 3 tbsp Cloves – 4 nos Green cardamom – 2 nos Cinnamon 1-inch stick Peppercorns – 10 nos Chicken breasts, 4 cut into 3 pieces each (I use chicken without skin but with bones) Onions, grated, 2 large Garlic paste – 1 tbsp Ginger paste – 1 tsp Salt as per…

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Apple sauce – The Hindu

Fresh homemade apple sauce Ingredients Apples – 4 large Zest and juice – 1-2 lemons, rind grated and juiced Water – 2 tablespoons Sugar – 2 tablespoons Cinnamon powder – 1/8 teaspoons Preparation 1.Peel, core and chop apples. 2.Combine apple, 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 2 tablespoons water and cinnamon in a saucepan. Bring to…

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How to make thenga manga pattani sundal

Beach Sundal | Photo Credit: K.V. Srinivasan Ingredients Pattani or dried white peas – 2 cups 1 big or 2 small tomatoes, pureed Finely chopped raw mango – 3 tbsp 1 big or 2 small onions, finely chopped Coconut, grated – 3 tbsp Garam masala – 1/4 tsp Chilli powder – 1/4 tsp Ginger-garlic paste…

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Eating regenerative grown food at Mumbai’s Araku

In the bustling streets of Mumbai’s Colaba with numerous restaurants to choose from, the recently-launched Araku stands out for its dedication to regenerative agriculture produce. Located on the ground floor of Sunny House, built by the Nawab of Surat in 1897, Araku is spread across 2,800 square feet, across two levels, and seats 55 diners. Designed…

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Chennai caterer serves dosas to Bill Gates and Rajinikanth at the Ambani pre-wedding bash

The ambience at Vantara. Photo: Special Arrangement Celebrity couple Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities featured an extensive menu between March 1 and 3. Feeding guests at what is now being referred to as Jamnagar’s Met Gala, was Chennai’s own Arusuvai Arasu Catering Services. Their counter, among 35 helmed by world-renowned chefs, was busiest…

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This is why India loves gobi manchurian

No matter which side of the gobi manchurian debate you took after Mapusa in Goa recently banned the dish, which features batter-fried cauliflower coated with a hot and sour sauce, you have to accept that Indo-Chinese cuisine has permeated the nation’s culinary profile as unobtrusively as its legendary flavour enhancer monosodium glutamate (MSG). Using Indian…

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This Pizza ATM in Chandigarh is up for renewal

The machine was installed at the Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh in January 2021 | Photo Credit: Amarjot Kaur Like any foreigner in Paris, Rohit Shekhar Sharma, the founder and CEO at iMatrix Group of Companies, was fascinated with the art and architecture. While attending an exhibition, he chanced upon the pizza-dispensing machine and wondered if…

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MasterChef Australia’s chef Brendan Pang debuts his Chinese-Mauritian menu in Bengaluru

Chef Brendan Pang with Chef Simran Singh Thapar, executive chef, The Leela Palace, Bengaluru | Photo Credit: Special arrangement MasterChef Australia’s popular Brendan Pang’s passion for food was sparked by his Chinese-Mauritian grandmother, whom he fondly refers to as ‘grand-mere.’ Building upon her foundation, he ventured into dim-sum, a dish he is now famous for….

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Dollops of goodness

Outsourcing dosa batter? Check out these brands that grind hygienically and pack ethically. They also offer gluten-free options with sprouted millets, heritage rice, and come coloured with beetroot and carrot to appeal to children

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On a Delhi food trail in Hyderabad

The next time you are talking about street food in Delhi and someone suggests trying momos, noodles and kathi rolls, zone out from the discussion right away. There is much more and the Dehlnavi trail pop-up at the Golconda Pavilion in ITC Kohenur will be an eye-opener to the actual street food of Delhi. Led…

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Watch | How is the long-grained Travancore biryani prepared?

How is the long-grained Travancore biryani prepared? What was the aromatic biryani that whetted your appetite for more biryani? For years, this long-grained fragrant rice biryani was a staple in the upmarket and small restaurants and eateries in the former Travancore region. But over time, the culinary landscape witnessed a shift. Thalassery and Malabar biryanis, cooked with…

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Karnataka coffee planters worried as rains play truant

A worker in a coffee estate. Image for representational purposes only. | Photo Credit: The Hindu photo library Karnataka’s key coffee-growing districts – Kodagu, Chikkamagaluru, and Hassan – have received significantly lower rainfall so far this monsoon compared to last season. While this is worrying, coffee planters are also tense about the possibility of heavy…

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How Chakkakkoottam, a WhatsApp group-turned-company, is bringing about a jackfruit revolution in Kerala

“There is so much you can do with the jackfruit,” Bushra Faisal says. She is a member of Chalissery Chakkakkoottam, a collective of 15 homemakers who are into making value-added products from jackfruit. A resident of Chavakkad in Thrissur district, Bushra travels 18 kilometres to Chalissery in nearby Palakkad district whenever there is a training…

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Mutton soup is the signature dish of RL Cafe a Kudumabashree outlet in Thiruvananthapuram

Spicy and hot mutton soup is the signature dish of RL Cafe, a Kudumbashree outlet, on the DPI-Poojapura Road in Thiruvananthapuram. | Photo Credit: Sreejith R Kumar Although it is drizzling, a little curbside Kudumbasree outlet, almost opposite Akashwani on the DPI-Poojapura Road in Thiruvananthapuram, is surrounded by customers. The aroma of ginger, green chilli…

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An Ayurvedic cookbook wins the Gourmand World Cookbook Award 2023

“When mustard crackles in hot oil it releases its healing properties. That’s why tempering with spices like mustard, cumin, fenugreek seeds and adding turmeric is commonly used in Indian food. It is common to almost all recipes in Ayurveda,” says Gita Ramesh, author and entrepreneur. Her book, The Ayurvedic Wellness Cookbook: Recipes for Balance and Rejuvenation,…

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Flavours of Tangra in Hyderabad

Weather and food go hand in hand. As Hyderabadis enjoy the monsoon season, Chef Ye Chung Yuan aka Robert who hails from Tangra in Kolkata was dishing out food that complement the weather. Think juicy baos, Talumeinsoup, chilli chicken, mushroom hot pot, street-style hakka noodles, lamb chops and more. All this over the last weekend…

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Watch | How is Thiruvananthapuram’s signature halwa made?

How is Thiruvananthapuram’s signature halwa made? Did you know that Thiruvananthapuram has a signature halwa? Meet a family from Kadakkavoor, Thiruvananthapuram, who have been carrying forward a cherished legacy of making signature homemade halwa for over four decades At Chekkalavilakom junction, nestled behind the now-defunct Kadakkavoor market is “Sheeja Nivas,” known as “Halwa Veedu,” where…

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Sampling traditional flavours of Singapore with Theobroma

Kainaz Messman Harchandra To celebrate ‘Taste Obsession’, Singapore’s curated pop-up for the Indian audience, Theobroma has put out an exclusive curated menu inspired by Singaporean flavours. Kainaz Messman Harchandrai, co-founder and creative director of Theobroma, created Singapore- inspired desserts and other favourites including a Tong Heng-inspired egg tart with Chef Ana Fong with pineapple tarts,…

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Lazy Leopard in Gopalapuram aims to serve classic Neapolitan pizzas with spots and San Marzano tomatoes

Lazy Leopard Pizzeria | Photo Credit: Special arrangement Lazy Leopard in Gopalapuram is Chennai’s latest pizzeria that aims to serve “almost authentic” Neapolitan pies. The pizzas here have spots. While this clarifies the leopard part, “Why lazy?” we ask. To which Kanishk Dhupad, consulting chef and owner says, “Our pizza dough is allowed to ferment…

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India’s alcohol brands are now making zero-carbon beer and recycling water

As bars across the country tweak menus to include zero-waste cocktails, the bigger breweries and distilleries are also looking to rewrite their scripts. World over, the spirits industry has set in motion, multi-pronged plans to address its soil, water, and energy footprints. As countries set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, spirits manufacturers across…

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Karnataka’s Kunbi women farmers hope to bring climate-resilient tubers to urban dining tables

In the lush forests of Kali river valley in North Karnataka, the Kunbi community has been cultivating tubers in Joida taluk for generations, with approximately 300 households growing about 40 varieties. The climate-resilient crop has been a staple food for several forest-dependent communities and is largely grown and sold by women. For the women, tuber…

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Restaurants in Chennai are offering traditional vegetarian Onasadya as dine-in as well as take away meal box options

onam sadya Le Meridian Chennai Ente Keralam Enté Keralam A team of cooks has arrived from Kerala to prepare the sadya at Enté Keralam. The feast consists of 32 dishes, which includes pickles, chips, thoran, avial, inji puli, inji thayir, erissery, kaalan, olan, pachadi, kichadi, nei paruppu, and many more vegetarian delicacies along with four payasams. A special takeaway counter has been set up for six types of payasams.  @Ente Keralam, Anna Nagar and Alwarpet, August 23 to September 3, dine­in lunch, take away payasam and sadya take away boxes available. Sadya is priced at ₹899 per person. Take away sadya for two people is priced at ₹1,699. For reservations, call 6374999506. For take­away, call 6374999519. Dosai With A Twist The team at this restaurant is offering an affordable, unlimited Onam sadya making use of locally-available country vegetables and fruits….

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Onam celebrations of the Vallachira panchayat in Thrissur District of Kerala is now a showcase for tourists

Vallachira Panchayath Onagosham  The Onam celebrations of Vallachira—‘Vallachira Panchayath Onagosham’— is set to go global. A Responsible Tourism Company, The Blue Yonder, along with Kerala Tourism is pivoting the festivities of the village, 15 kms from Thrissur, as a showcase for travellers. A pre Onam festival held in July 2023, had 25 vloggers and industry stakeholders…

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Onam festivities and sale continue in Coimbatore

Organic cotton dhoties | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement From a 21-dish onasadya with avial(vegetables made with coconut and milk), olan (ash gourd with beans in a thick coconut milk gravy), kichadi (gourd in yoghurt curry), pachadi (pineapple or bitter gourd in yoghurt) and five varieties of lip smacking payasams to Onam combo pack of delicious…

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Meet the makers of Chennai’s iconic foods

Sundal sellers of Marina A young lad with a steel container balanced on his shoulder, weaving his way through a crowded Marina beach: this image has long been synonymous with Chennai. Marina is lined with food trucks and stalls selling everything from ‘Chinese’ to spring potato. But years ago, it was beach sundal that people…

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