The Chef as Artist or Businessperson
Are you a chef-as-artist or a chef-as-businessperson? Of course, the easiest answer is that you need to be both, but some lean towards one or the other side. Let me explain.
When the comments are better than the article
My previous column on idli and dose (Karnataka) or dosai ITamilnadu) or dosha (Kerala) or dosa (North India) brought forth so many comments. My head is spinning. Please read. Many call me out on my biases, which is great. Many offer critiques of this "stupid" article. Some link it to history, mean sea level, Dravidian roots, fermentation methods and ingredients. scroll all the way down below "Recent articles" for the comments section. Enjoy.
Which idli-dosa is better? Tamilnadu or Karnataka?
In Karnataka, breakfast is a duet whereas in Tamilnadu, it is an orchestra. I may be wading into the Kaveri here, but a question arose recently in a mixed group about whether the Karnataka or the Tamilnadu interpretation of the classic idli-dosa breakfast was better.
Where to shop in Bangalore
Where to shop in Bangalore? This is one of the most frequent questions that I get asked by visiting friends: where do you shop in Bangalore? And the answer in the great Indian tradition is “Depends on what you want to buy.” The problem is that most visitors don’t know what they want to buy because they don’t know what’s available.
For Mint Lounge on the Taj Wayanad
I go on a trip to Wayanad with my mother to find out if we can snag the fragrant musk turmeric or Kasthuri manjal.
Can AI write your next wine review?
Last May, news broke that Artificial Intelligence or AI was used to write a convincing wine review. Is this the future of wine reviews?
The Art of Friendship
Are you good at forming and keeping friends? Every happiness study bar none lists “strong relationships” as a key factor in wellness. But how to do this? Think of it as intention, effort and expansion.
Counting my Bangalore Blessings
“Count your blessings,” Sister Mary would say when I was in high school. I think of her, this stern nun, usually around Christmas. I attempt to do as she ordered.
Celebrating a new Bangalore museum
Every art institution wants to be inclusive but most don’t manage to. What does it mean to be an inclusive welcoming museum? I speculate using the opening of MAP Bangalore as a jump-off point
Australian Restaurants: for Khaleej Times Dubai
Some time ago, I took a trip to New South Wales, Australia. Here are six Sydney restaurants that I tried and loved.