By Pamela Nandi | Oct 05, 2019 With the festive fever at its peak and Kolkata truly coming alive during this grand festival, starting from street food to bhog, the city boasts to indulge in the food scenes of Old Bengal to celebrate the special days. SHARING MY PUJO FAVOURITES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER – FESTIVE…
Category: Bengali
Celebrate Monsoon with ‘Queen Of Fish’ at Hilsa Festivals | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Aug 15, 2019 There is a saying that Bengalis have “baro mashe tero parbon” and the arrival of Hilsa – Queen of Fish marks the onset of monsoon, the season that breeds romance and sense of nostalgia. Bengali’s love affair for monsoon and ‘Hilsa’ also marks the onset of the Durga…
A Taste of History On Plate – ‘FIRINGEE THALA’ by Pritha Sen & Ekdalia Rd. | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 21, 2019 Its all about the culinary style of the food of Bengal that has influences of other foreign settlers in Bengal whether it is the French, Dutch, Portuguese, Armenian, Turks or from ‘Opar Bangla‘ leaving a rich culinary legacy with its dishes that excites in every bite. Noted food…
FOODAHOLIC’S Guide for Nababorsho 2019
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 15, 2019 Celebrate ‘Nabobarsha’ or ‘Poila Baisakh’ in full ‘bangaliana’ by tucking into one of these decadent eateries laden with the traditional preparations to welcome ‘Bengali New Year‘. Kolkata being synonymous with food—from street food to restaurant, the foodies can savour the delightful combination while enjoying the festive flavours. Here’s…
The Padma Chronicles – a voyage by culinary expert Nayana Afroz, Durbari, Swissotel | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 11, 2019 Any Indian festival is incomplete without food and the City Of Joy – the paradise for food lovers soaks into this essence to welcome the upcoming festival ‘Naba Borsho‘ or ‘Poila Baisakh‘ celebrations with some eclectic recipes whipped up by the noted culinary expert and home chef from…
Enjoy Taste Of Bengal with Captivating View, Cafe Ekante | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Nov 10, 2018 Throwback to a Saturday afternoon well spent with the fellow food bloggers at an aesthetically designed boat shaped floating restaurant situated on a private island – Cafe Ekante in the New Town Eco park while indulging in a delectable Authentic Bengali spread. The executive chef Mr Sani Dutta…
FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites | Guide for Durga Puja 2018
By Pamela Nandi | Oct 13, 2018 The countdown has begun – and the city is decked up to shower warm welcome to the biggest festival – Durga Puja. It’s Goddess Durga’s homecoming with her children after a long wait which also marks the homecoming of millions of Bengalis as well. This grand festival –…
FoodWalk – Explore Legendary Outlets of North Kolkata
By Pamela Nandi | May 02, 2018 I would not describe this walk as a memory trail, for me its first time to explore the heritage outlets which has lost its essence over the time in the narrow lanes of Food Capital City – North Kolkata, but offers a diverse range of lip-smacking street food…
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