A Bollywood night!

The city of Bangalore is popular for a variety of reasons- one, for its pleasant weather, two for its clean roads and three for the multiplicity of restaurants.

Bangalore boasts of having separate restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Not that you won’t find a multipurpose restaurant there, but some of these restaurants make different sections for different hours.

And the range of Indian as well as international cuisines that these restaurants offer is just applaudable! From Italian Pizzas and Chinese Noodles to Punjabi Paranthas and South Indian Dosa- a restaurant in Bangalore has it all.

Talking about the interior, some of the restaurants in Bangalore are based on specific themes and I think it helps in increasing the overall appeal of a restaurant. It was during one of my visits to this wonderful city that I came across a magnificent restaurant based on the Bollywood theme. Here’s a list of all that I loved there.

•Posters: The posters of some of the classic movies were placed on the walls of the restaurant and it literally took me to another world. It reminded me of some of the great works of our veteran actors!

•Dialogues: As if the posters were not enough to give you a sure-shot Bollywood treat, some epic dialogues of Hindi Cinema were also written between the posters. I couldn’t help reading those dialogues in the same manner they were said in the movies (mentally, of course!)

•Servers: The excitement went to another level when I saw even the servers dressed in Bollywood Characters. From “Gabbar” and “Basanti” of Sholay to “Anarkali” and “Salim” of Mughal-e-azam, one could locate all popular characters of Bollywood.

Undoubtedly, I felt like I have suddenly become a part of the film industry. Also, the food was good and I’ll surely go back.

The Age of Colourful Burgers

There was a time, that burgers were simple and straightforward, just two bread buns, with a patty in between and some lettuce and sauce to go with it. That was it, no more and no less. But, in the past few months there has been a flood of colourful burgers, from the dark black ones, to fiery red and now even white burgers are available.

Yes, the age of normal looking burgers is out and now one can have their choices of not only burger, but even what colour they want it to be. Burgers in Delhi are getting a makeover and they are all, ready in pretty and bright colours.

For some time now, people have wanted to deviate from the usual, monotonous choices of fast food and are expecting new and exciting changes in their food. From the introduction of smoked food in Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore and their immense popularity too, people nowadays are not afraid to try out unique dishes, which might see impossible but turn out to be better than expected.

In the west, the introduction of hybrid dessert like cronuts made from part donut and part croissant or the cruffin again a hybrid croissant and donut mix, but shaped like a muffin, has spread this frenzy to mix together to extremely different dishes and see what is the result.

Now, the fast food industry too, has to up their game with many restaurants bringing up new and original dishes and also international chains opening up, thus increasing the competition. But the problem with a burger is how to change it, how to make it more exciting. And voila, the coloured burgers are here.

International and domestic chains alike are not adding colours extracted from vegetables or sauces to their burger buns to give them a creative twist and add a bit of flavour to not just the whole burger but also to the buns. And they certainly look really good, all colourful.

How to make beef burgers: easy steps to help

Delhi is all about food lovers. We love going into restaurants and trying different varieties of dishes out. Be it the paranthas of dhabas or the international delicacies of a lavish restaurant, Delhi has everything to offer to the people.

The restaurants in hauz khas, saket and other populated areas of Delhi are popular for their versatility of food where you can find everything from the South Indian Idlis to Italian Pastas and Pizzas.

Talking about international food, Burgers are extremely loved by the people of Delhi. The burgers in delhi can be found even in the smallest of food outlets of the city- even dhabas have started serving them! A range of vegetarian as well as non-vegetarian burgers are served in these outlets – beef burger being the most popular of all.

But there are days when we don’t feel like going out and still enjoying the burgers- what are food deliveries for! Just go online and order. And there are days when we want to try our hand at cooking. If you come across one such day, here’s how to make a beef burger at home.

1.Get the right beef, season it inside out with spices and then tip it into a bowl containing cut onions and eggs. Mix all the contents to obtain en even mixture.

2.Now divide the whole mixture into four parts and roll these parts into balls- as the size of a tennis ball. Now flatten these balls to make patties of them.

3.Leave the patties in fridge so they harden up. Then place them on an already heated up and oiled up barbeque. Flip them over.

4.Take the burgers out and leave them in plate for a while so that all their juices are absorbed. Then put them inside the partially cut buns and top them up with sauces.

Now, you’re good to go! Enjoy the delights of a restaurant at your home!

Going alone to a bar? Here are few tips to help

A bar is an amazing place to be at! You actually get to chill there. There is so much happening around in a bar that you forget about the sorrows and get engaged in the celebration of life.

And which city could be better than Mumbai for this kind of a celebration! Mumbai is one city that never sleeps and it celebrates everything to the fullest. Some of the bars in mumbai go on for the entire night. You get to meet people who are full of life and food which are full of flavors!

Because smoked food in mumbai holds greater popularity than any other type of food, you'd get a variety of smoked dishes of chicken and mutton in these bars. With a drink in one hand, snacks in another and the legs dancing to the beats of the music, life seems perfect! And if you wish to enjoy an evening at the bar, you don't even have to depend on your friends to accompany you. Although, nothing is better than having a good time with friends, you shouldn't worry about going alone either. Here are some tips on going alone to a bar.

•Dress well: Don't wear anything that's see-through, low cut, short or inappropriate in some other way! You obviously don't want to draw unnecessary attention. Also wear comfortable shoes.

•Park close: Park your car as close as you can. Make sure the street is well-lit and well-occupied. Avoid dark roads.

•Order a drink: When you've entered with enough confidence, order a drink to settle yourself in the environment.

•Don't get too drunk: Remember you have come here for fun and not trouble! Know already of your capacity and drink accordingly. You've got to drive home on your own.

•Leave early: Late nights do come with risks and hence, it's always wise to leave before it's too late and you're only surrounded by drunkards and trouble-makers!

Beat the Heat with these Summer Drinks

There’s nothing quite like sitting by the shade and sipping on some refreshing cool drinks when the sun’s out blazing. A sunny day absolutely demands it! So, next time you’re in the mood for some delicious relief from the summer sun, don’t grab a bottle of some or the other aerated drink out the fridge, try out these simple recipes, sit back, relax, and sip away!

•Watermelon Mint Cooler

Keep aside about 4 cups of deseeded watermelon, cut into small chunks that can go into a blender. Then, prepare 1.5 cups of lemonade. Combine the watermelon chunks and lemonade in a blender and puree. You can then train the mixture if you so wish. Now, for that dash of refreshing flavour, add about ½ a cup of fresh mint leaves. Add as much ice as you want, and serve up! This is a great recipe I picked up from one of the popular bars in Mumbai.

•Iced Tea infused with Thyme and Plums

This one’s going to take a bit of time but it’ll sure be worth the wait! Grab a large saucepan and add about 3 cups of water. Boil, take it off the heat and add 2 black tea bags. Let the tea infuse for about 10 minutes. Then, remove the bags and allow the tea to cool down to room temperature. Once it has, combine 2tbsp. honey, 2 sliced plums and 8 bits of thyme to the tea. Now all there’s left to do is refrigerate for a couple of hours, and serve with ice once done.

•Ginger Beer

You’ll need a food processor for this one, but it’ll be worth the trouble, and goes great with some lamb burger. In you, you will have to mix about ¾ cups of chopped ginger, and ¾ cups of honey and sugar each. Then add 1.25 cups of orange juice and 1/3 cups of lemon juice to the mix. Now transfer the mix to a container and add 3 tbsp. of orange and lemon zest, along with 2 cups of hot water. Stir and allow it to return to room temperature. Close the container and refrigerate for a minimum of a day. When you’re ready, add 4 cups of chilled sparking water, some ice, slices of lemon and serve!

An escape from Delhi to a city of food, fun, and rains

Any guesses which city am I talking about? Well, if you just thought of Mumbai, then give yourself a pat on the back. Everybody deserves a break from the monotonous life and after my best friend moved to Mumbai for higher studies, I definitely needed one. My birthday was just around the corner, and even the thought of celebrating it without my bestie filled me with dread. And so my other friends and I decided to make a short trip to Mumbai, and I am still amazed at how quickly and easily things fell into place.

The moment we landed in Mumbai, it started raining cats and dogs. We quickly took a cab and travelled a long distance from the airport to her rented flat. After catching up for a few hours, all of us took a refreshing nap as we had huge party plans for every night. But we can categorise most of our activities under eating, shopping, and partying. It was a lot of fun to explore the different breakfast places in Mumbai. Every morning we had a different destination in mind and trust me! Not even a single place disappointed us. From the spicy street food to the exotic desserts, we tried and loved it all.

Nights, as I mentioned above, were reserved for parties and we usually ate the typical food we have in Delhi- pastas, pizzas, and nachos. But we made sure we dine at the best restaurants in Mumbai for lunch. And I am sure you would agree with me that there is nothing as satisfying as good food after hours of searching, trying, and buying outfits.

All in all, my trip to Mumbai was an absolute joy and my birthday could not have been celebrated at a better place or with better people. The only thing that I probably didn’t enjoy as much were the constant rains that came pouring down without any warning. But I would love to visit the city again next year as I would love to meet my best friend who has no plans of visiting Delhi this year!

The best birthday in Mumbai!

I had once been to Mumbai on an office trip. That was the only time I have ever visited Mumbai, but I fell in love with the city the very day. I loved the marine drive and if I did not have a flight booked, I would have stayed back. I tasted the famous Vada Pav and I was mesmerized with the synchronized hastiness of the city. I had the best smoked food in Mumbai in a restaurant; being a crazy fan of smoked food I could swear that I had never tasted anything close to that!

It was on my birthday that I got to visit this place again. All thanks to my husband, he flew me to Mumbai for a dinner in the same restaurant I kept talking about all the time. No wonder, it was the most delightful birthday of my entire life- to have my favorite food with my favorite person in one of the best restaurants in Mumbai! I couldn’t have asked for more!

His plan to surprise me extended till taking a long walk along the Juhu beach! It was incredibly romantic and I guess I fell in love with that place a little bit more for adding one of the best memories to my life.

My husband had booked a beautiful hotel with an amazing view of the city. The view was spectacular and it had me hooked to such an extent, that I wanted to move to Mumbai permanently! That of course did not materialize, as both of us have our workplaces in our hometown, but we keep coming to Mumbai since then and we’ve considered buying a property here!

The city is never tired and so are its people. Each time I come here it is new and since the mind-blowing birthday my husband gifted to me, the city has been etched onto my mind!