A Self-Pampering Birthday Escape to God’s Own Country: Kerala, India

By Pamela Nandi | Jun 07, 2025 For my birthday, I gifted myself the ultimate solo pampering retreat. It was a 6-day escape to the serene landscapes of Kerala, India famously known as God’s Own Country. Here’s a glimpse of my leisurely vacation, captured through my lens. 📍 Destinations: Poovar • Kovalam • Alleppey •…

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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…

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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…

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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….

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Summer in a Glass: A Luxe Rooh Afza & Gondhoraj Cooler

By Pamela Nandi | Apr 08, 2023 When the summer heat calls for something refreshing yet indulgent, this vibrant cooler answers with style. Blending the floral sweetness of Rooh Afza with the fizzy zing of Limca and a subtle citrus lift from Gondhoraj lebu, this drink is a perfect harmony of flavours. Light, refreshing, and…

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