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Food not only feeds your stomach but your soul. When plated and presented beautifully it is an Art form. Here are restaurants that we have been to that stood out either for the location, the meals, service or all of the above. Not just Michelin star restaurants but also small places that served innovative and creative dishes, places wowed us. While I tend to stick to vegetarian dishes, the rest of the family eats it all! So between the four of us, we get to try different things on the menu. Hope you will find something you like here!
In the outskirts of the Chennai, away from all the chaos is a rare slice of tranquility. Set amongst mature trees, bamboos and winding garden pathways is The Farm Chennai, a serene retreat. Reminiscent of a bygone era this farm serves up a farm to table experience that is rare Read More …
While you can never go wrong with a last minute dozen red roses from the one of the white tents setup around the neighborhood markets, there is something about adding a one of a kind box of decadent sweets and a handwritten card that makes the Valentines Day extra special. You Read More …
Villon restaurant located inside the artsy and chic Proper Hotel in San Francisco serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The menu is inspired by San Francisco’s culinary culture and its local and seasonal ingredients. Villon is another beautiful space created by interior designer and owner Kelly Wearstler. The name while inspired by the Read More …
Summer is around the corner and while we would all like to pack our bags, hop on a plane to go places and see the world. It’s not always feasible with work, kids schedules, finances and life in general! Sometimes you don’t need plane tickets for a mini getaway, just Read More …
In a land of cowboys, steak and game meat, you don’t have to go hungry if you are a vegetarian, you just have to know where to go. Did you know – In the United States alone, more than 12 million people are vegetarians, and 19,000 more make the switch Read More …
Mother’s day came a little early for me this year… Since the girl is off in college and Mother’s day falls around her midterms, we decided to celebrate a little early when she was visiting in Spring. From big fat brunches to lovely shopping experiences, there are lots of things Read More …
Arepa is a type of food made of ground maize dough or cooked flour prominent in the cuisine of Colombia and Venezuela. It is eaten daily in those countries and can be served with accompaniments such as cheese, cuajada (fermented milk) or avocado, or split to make sandwiches. Having never been Read More …
After a few days in Tokyo we were ready to see the traditional and quieter side of Japan. We flew from Haneda airport to Itami, Osaka instead of taking the Shinkansen bullet train so that we can take a quick look at Mt Fuji from the top. We hired a Read More …
Brunch is our favorite meal on a lazy Sunday when you can sleep in and get to a restaurant to have the best of breakfast and lunch with a smidge of alcohol disguised in a mimosa. Everything is big in Texas – sometimes brunch is the only meal you will need Read More …
Located in the new and shiny Star Complex in Frisco, Tupelo Honey is a little beacon of hope for Texas foodies – the vegetarian ones like me. From the wait staff that pulls out the chair for you to the menu boasting southern classics like buttery drop biscuits, fried okra, Read More …
Earlier in October about 2500 Dallasites, dressed in their elegant whites came together to have an chic pop-up picnic at the Dallas Arboretum. This is the third year Dallas hosts the Diner en Blanc and the event has gotten so popular that it sold out in a few hours after Read More …
As I popped the last macorna almond and washed it down with some sherry in Seville, I pondered – Is it really hard to stick to a vegetarian diet when traveling?! I look down at our table, where there was some left over paella with vegetables, another paella loaded with Read More …
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