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Food Review: Indian Accent, The Pioneer of Modern Indian Cuisine
If Indian Accent (the restaurant) was a man, he’d be a classy, tasteful gentleman; someone who is deeply admired and is well aware of his status. Yet he wears humility on his sleeves. Dressed suavely, his style is sophisticated; he is well travelled and has embraced all the wisdom of the world. He has mastered various languages of the world…
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Hotel Review: Vivanta by Taj Dwarka is ideal for a Staycation
One should never judge a book by its cover. As quite often the most ordinary looking covers hold the most memorable tales. Little did I know that the same would hold true for a hotel — the Vivanta by Taj, Dwarka Sector 21. What might look like a regular, ordinary building from the outside holds a world of wonders within. Here’s…
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Review: Sevilla, The Claridges
Looking for the best place to propose in Delhi? A clandestine corner but one with candle lights, cabanas, cake et al? Sevilla (pronounced se veeya) at The Claridges, Delhi is where you need to be. Private space, sensual ambience, excellent food – the reasons are plenty why it is considered one of the most romantic restaurants in the city.…
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Food Review: The Royal Table at Jaypee Siddharth, West Delhi
If royalty is what you seek and good food makes you skip a beat then boy does Jaypee Siddharth have a treat for you!
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Holiday in Macau: What’s Hot, What’s Not
Earlier this year we had the pleasure of a stay at Sheraton Macau, the largest (and perhaps the busiest) Sheraton in the world. The-never-seen-before long queue at the check-in counter astounded us. But more about the hotel in a later post. This article is about Macau. Things we loved and loathed about Macau.The hits and the misses. Auto Amazon Links:…
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An Unconventional Holiday in Haridwar at Aalia Resort
There are unexplored destinations. Then there are unconventional ways of seeing a much explored place. When we told our friends we were off to Haridwar for a weekend getaway, the reactions were all predictable. The holy land is, after all, no place to enjoy a luxurious, adventurous break. Allow us to present an alternative Haridwar to you. We did nothing one…
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Hotel Buzz: Le Méridien opens in Gurgaon
Old bottle but new wine! The swanky white hotel, formerly known as Pullman, in Gurgaon is now Le Méridien. While the design remains the same, everything about it is now “Méridien”. Le Méridien takes art, social gatherings and its coffee very seriously. The emphasis on the three is palpable at this hotel. A beautiful Paresh Maity installation establishes the brand’s focus on art;…
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Travel Essentials for the Gentleman
So you’re heading for a weekend getaway and as usual you’ve pushed travel packing for the last minute. Maybe it’s cause you know what you’ll keep, that trusted old t-shirt and those ragged jeans. And all through the trip you look like the ill-fitted spectacle of the family, the man-Friday of your clan. So often we keep things that we don’t need…
