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BON APPETIT, KOLKATA
It was the best of times for the elite in post-independence Calcutta. Dressed in their weekend best, the city’s brown sahibs and boxwallahs would drive down Chowringhee, soaking in the Mai dan breeze, and trundle in their cars towards Park Street for a night of revelry with the best food and drinks the city could […]
CITY STREETS, GLOBAL PLATTER
Arrays of savouries and sweet delights line the bustling streets of Kolkata, tantalizing the taste bud of locals and visitors for generations. Kolkata’s street food is not me rely a gastronomic delight, it’s also a journey through time and culture, encapsulating the city’s history, diversity and the indomitable spirit of its people. The story of […]
Street food
Ever heard of Rasgulla roll? Bengali Rasgulla transformed into a fusion dish
You may have heard about some of the strangest combinations on the internet, like rice with ice cream or chocolate with chapati. But have you heard of the Rasgulla roll? This Bengali dish is placed on a flour base, seasoned with sauces and spices, and rolled up.
Cafe Culture & the City
The Country House, on Allenby Road, is 115 years old. It was originally a residential building — with two bedrooms, French windows and high ceilings — inspired by Edwardian architecture, says its owner, Vikas Chowdhury, who admits it was love at first sight (for him). Now, it is one of the many cafes in the […]
Old Cafes
Next on platter: Kolkata may get food streets a la Bangkok
Kolkata may soon get Bangkok vibes with three stretches being marked as “food streets”, where dishes of different varieties and cuisines will be sold.
Machine coffee brews up a storm at Kolkata’s Coffee House
The chimes of change are loud and clear at Kolkata’s iconic adda zone, formally called the Indian Coffee House. The heritage cafe, churning out varieties of the handmade brew since its inception decades ago, is giving in to market needs