Category Archives: Food Writing

Karthik Chaat shop, Indranagar

Posted on June 8, 2011 by

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 →

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Fresh yeast

Posted on June 7, 2011 by

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 →

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Indian Noma??

Posted on April 21, 2011 by

About the foodie scene in Bangalore. Someone commented on the Pink Poppadom. Been there. Liked it.

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Hyderabad for Destinasian

Posted on April 10, 2011 by

Here is a story I wrote for Destinasian magazine. Hyderabad

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New Zealand Food Tour for FT

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

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 →

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Passage to India for House Beautiful

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

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 →

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Gourmet Magazine

Posted on February 10, 2011 by

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 →

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Rajasthani repast (Travel, 05 Feb 2011, Page 1)

Posted on February 5, 2011 by

Rajasthani repastTravel05 Feb 2011read more… Tech Tags: Travel newspaper FRONT PAGE

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Financial Times Weekend: Singapore’s New Cuisine

Posted on March 9, 2010 by

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 →

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Gourmet’s Diary of a Foodie

Posted on November 12, 2009 by

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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