By Pamela Nandi | Jun 20, 2025 Australia is a land where breathtaking landscapes meet bold, vibrant flavours. From world-class fine dining in the cities to laid-back coastal bit, and rich local produce, this journey took me across Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, and Rottnest Island – each stop offering a taste of the…
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🍷 Australia Wine & Gin Tour – A Gourmet Getaway in Yarra Valley, Melbourne
By Pamela Nandi | Jun 13, 2025 To experience the delights of Victoria’s famed wine region, I joined a curated day tour from Melbourne — an indulgent journey through Yarra Valley’s most iconic vineyards. 🍷 The adventure began at 10:00 AM with the fresh countryside air setting the mood. Yarra Valley – with its rolling…
Unforgettable Escapes to the World Of Hilton: A Journey Through Exceptional Hospitality
By Pamela Nandi | May 30, 2025 As a passionate traveler, nothing excites me more than discovering properties that exemplify exceptional hospitality. I seek destinations that offer not only strategic locations but also immersive local experiences. Hilton Hotels, long revered for its dependable luxury, continues to live up to its reputation. My stays across four…
Exploring Authentic Hyderabadi Cuisine: Top Eateries Reviewed
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 01, 2025 The Hyderabadi cuisine is an amalgamation of South Asian, Mughalai, Turkic, and Arabic along with the influence of local Telangana and Marathwada cuisines. Landed at some of the famous eateries on a weekend afternoon during my business trip to the city. PISTA HOUSE Take the name of Pista…
FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites | Guide for Nabobarsha 2024
Posted by Pamela Nandi on April 14, 2024 It’s time to mark the commencement of the Bengali Calendar on Apr-14 this year – ‘Poila Baisakh’. Amidst the scorching heat, the vibrant celebration brings Bengalis together to get drenched into the festive mood. Apart from wearing new clothes, opening a new ledger book ‘halkatha’ – a…
Panchphoron Meets Scotch: My Collaboration with Novotel Kolkata for Jugalbandi 2.0
By Pamela Nandi | Feb 20, 2024 Panchphoroan SCOTCH – Jugalbandi 2.0 by Novotel Kolkata brings the best of the two culinary worlds that uniquely combine the tradition of Scottish and Bengali cuisines. The occasion spotlights the culinary collaboration between the first National Chef of Scotland @Gary MacLean and the executive chef of Novotel Kolkata Vikram Jaiswal….
FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites | Guide for Durga Puja 2023
By Pamela Nandi | Oct 21, 2023 Kolkata truly comes alive during Durga Pujo and in Kolkata is synonymous with food—from street food to bhog, the city offers a myriad of choices for food fanatics to indulge. The five days of celebration is laced with food, love, culture and a good dose of lively chaos. Here’s the…
Mezze9Studio By Cafe Mezzuna – A Culinary Extravaganza | In Collaboration
By Pamela Nandi | Jul 01, 2023 When it comes to shopping in the Middle East, the term ‘Souq’ or ‘Bazar’ is considered the largest market packed with narrow chaotic lanes which is sure to fascinate every visitor whether it’s spices, vegetables, carpets and many more. The flavours of the hustling bustling Arabic market come to life…
A Voyage to The Kitchens of Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur Presented By Taj City Centre, Newtown
By Pamela Nandi | May 18, 2023 The state that boasts a natural landscape, dotted with a plethora of historical splendour is none other than Rajasthan. Due to the climatic conditions of its desert lands and scarcity of water and green leafy vegetables, there is an adverse effect on its cooking techniques and food habits which is…
FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites | Guide for Nabobarsha 2023
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 14, 2023 ‘Esho He Baisakh’ – it’s time to welcome Bengali’s New Year’s Day on Apr-15 and celebrate the spirit with an array of quintessential dishes to lift the festive mood, amidst the scorching heat. Though the celebration is synonymous with wearing new clothes, opening a new ledger book ‘halkatha’ – a…
A Sneak Peek to Iftar Feast – Zakaria Street
By Pamela Nandi | Apr 11, 2023 The holy month of Ramzan is always synonymous with food in the form of Iftar graced with a host of eclectic delectables and nutritional values. And then the much-awaited Eid al-Fitr (“Festival of Breaking the Fast”), marks the conclusion of Ramadan when it’s time to rejoice with loved ones and…
FOODAHOLIC’S Favourites | Guide for Durga Puja 2022
By Pamela Nandi | Sep 28, 2022 The celebrated homecoming of the daughter is not just idol worship, but emotions attached with joy and excitement and of course sumptuous feast. To explore some unforgettable culinary journey, usher in the spirit of Durga Puja with an array of quintessential dishes to lift the festive mood. SHARING MY PUJO…
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