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Karthik Chaat shop, Indranagar
Went to Karthik chaat shop in Indranagar. Used to love this place when it was on CMH Road. The location has changed to a quieter road behind the BDA complex. They have cleaned it up now with gleaming stainless steel … Continue reading
Posted in Bangalore Blog, Food Writing
Tagged Anand Sweets, dahi, Karthik Chaat shop, pani puri, samosa
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Fresh yeast
Going to lunch at Cafe Noir with my friend, Sujata. Wondering whether to ask the chef there for fresh yeast. At last week’s Weber grill “vegetarian grills” cooking session, Chef Manu Chandra talked about “befriending a baker” and getting some … Continue reading
Posted in Bangalore Blog, Food Writing
Tagged Bread, Cafe Noir, Fresh yeast, Manu Chandra, Weber Grill
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Indian Noma??
About the foodie scene in Bangalore. Someone commented on the Pink Poppadom. Been there. Liked it.
Posted in Food Writing, Mint
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Hyderabad for Destinasian
Here is a story I wrote for Destinasian magazine. Hyderabad
Posted in Destinasian, Food Writing, Travel Writing
Tagged British India, Chowmahalla Palace, Diamonds, Hyderabad, Nizam, Park Hyderabad, Taj Falaknuma Palace
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New Zealand Food Tour for FT
Articles > Newspapers > Financial Times > New Zealand Food Tour New Zealand Food Tour – By Shoba Narayan (This article originally appeared in May 2005) For being such an isolated faraway country, New Zealand is a veritable culinary cornucopia. … Continue reading
Posted in Food Writing, FT, Travel Writing
Tagged food, New Zealand, Restaurants, Tourism, travel
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Passage to India for House Beautiful
It was a dog-dripping-sweat summer’s day in Southern Kerala, when ravens took refuge under drooping jacaranda, and donkeys lay spread-eagled on muddy wayside pools. We were speeding along the narrow coastal road, the black Fiat rattling ominously with every bump. … Continue reading
Posted in Food Writing, Parenting, Travel Writing
Tagged Home, Immigrants, India, Kerala, Passage, Return to India
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Gourmet Magazine
Gourmet magazine has a page of my pieces here. SHOBA NARAYAN FOOD + COOKING GRAINS OF TRADITION In India, where I grew up, rice gains mystical—even mythological—proportions. SHOBA NARAYAN 09.11.08 TRAVEL + CULTURE: Masala Klub, Taj West End, Bangalore TAMPERING … Continue reading
Posted in Food Writing, Gourmet magazine
Tagged food, Hotels, Indian food, Mangoes, Restaurants, Rice
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Rajasthani repast (Travel, 05 Feb 2011, Page 1)
Rajasthani repastTravel05 Feb 2011read more… Tech Tags: Travel newspaper FRONT PAGE
Posted in Food Writing, Luxury, The National, Travel
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Financial Times Weekend: Singapore’s New Cuisine
This piece appeared some time ago but I forgot to post it. Friends visiting Singapore reminded me of it.Click here to read the piece in FT. A new cuisine style is transforming SingaporeBy Shoba NarayanPublished: August 22 2009 02:51 | … Continue reading
Posted in Food Writing, FT, Travel Writing
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Gourmet’s Diary of a Foodie
Gourmet’s Diary of a Foodie I was involved in a wonderful TV show called Gourmet’s Diary of a Foodie. It is an award-winning show aired on Public Televsion stations all across the US. My job was to find and coordinate … Continue reading
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