Food and Drinks

From barley smoke to the glass: How peated whisky gets its distinctive character

Updated : Jul 4, 2026

Peat smoke meets monsoon rain: Why smoky whisky comes alive in India’s wet season

Peat is partially decomposed vegetation formed over centuries in wet, marshy ground. When dried and burned, it produces a thick, aromatic smoke

This year's results once again highlighted India's growing reputation for producing world-class spirits.

Updated : Jul 4, 2026

'Godawan 02 Fruit & Spice Indian Single Malt', 'Rampur Double Cask Indian Single Malt': Top Indian whiskeys to sip on this weekend

The annual competition evaluates whiskies not just on taste, but also on value for money and how suitable they are for bars and restaurants.

Chef Augusto recalls how four diners spent nearly ₹4 lakh on a meal centred largely around premium ingredients at BOYA.

Updated : Jun 18, 2026

International Sushi Day 2026 | How sushi in India moved from curiosity to diners willing to pay ₹25,000 for an omakase experience

If the first phase of sushi in India was about acceptance, the current one is about discernment. Sushi’s journey from novelty to culture says much about the way urban India eats today.

Saffron, pink guava, and spruce tips: The World Gin Day guide to India's best — and the world's

Updated : Jun 13, 2026

World Gin Day 2026: The best Indian and international gins to pour, sip, and savour this year

This year, the choices are better than ever, from craft distilleries in Meghalaya and Goa putting Indian botanicals on the global map, to century-old London houses and a German Black Forest pressing 47 botanicals into a single bottle

Your complete World Whisky Day 2026 bottle guide is here

Updated : May 16, 2026

World Whisky Day 2026: The best whiskies to try this Saturday, from Indian, Scotch to Japanese

Whether you're hosting a full tasting session or treating yourself to one very good drink, here is your curated guide to the whiskies that deserve a spot on your table this Saturday.

Updated : May 15, 2026

People are choosing to drink better: DEWAR's Stephanie Macleod on whisky's premium future, the India opportunity

As whisky culture evolves globally, DEWAR'S Master Blender Stephanie Macleod reflects on premiumisation, India's growing influence, and how DEWAR’S continues to evolve after 180 years.

World Cocktail Day: The best bars in Delhi to visit for a seriously good drink

Updated : May 13, 2026

World Cocktail Day: The best bars in Delhi to visit if you take your cocktails seriously

From GK2's quietly competitive third-floor cluster to Defence Colony's record-playing haunt, the capital's cocktail bars are no longer just backdrop, they're the destination

Shake things up: The best cocktail recipes to try at home this World Cocktail Day

Updated : May 15, 2026

From Himalayan negronis to wasabi watermelons: 15+ recipes to help you celebrate World Cocktail Day at home

Whether you're a seasoned home bartender or just learning your way around a shaker, today is a good excuse to try something new

What shortage? You can now attend Diet Coke parties

Updated : May 6, 2026

Ready for a Coke-tail? Indian pubs are throwing ‘Diet Coke parties’ for ₹1,000-1,500

Diet Coke shortage has turned it into an opportunity for Indian pubs and social media influencers.

Check your tea leaves for adulteration and iron fillings

Updated : Apr 29, 2026

Chai lovers, starting your day with a cup of tea? You must check if your tea leaves are adulterated

According to the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) there are a few simple tricks to check the purity of your tea leaves.

"The strength of the Indian bar industry lies in the fact that we are culturally very rich, and that’s an advantage very few countries have at this scale," Yangdup Lama, serial ‘bartrepreneur’ and Co-founder of India Bartender Show.

Updated : Apr 13, 2026

How 'drinking Indian' is transforming bar menus, spaces through regional storytelling

Across India’s leading bars and beverage programmes, there is growing interest in building drinks that feel rooted in the country’s own culinary memory, agricultural diversity and regional traditions.

What is girl dinner? (AI generated image)

Updated : Apr 11, 2026

What is 'Girl Dinner'? Lazy snack plates that slay solo nights; Here's how you can make yours healthy

This trend resonates because it's unapologetically simple and fun, bonding women online over shared laziness and creativity

For Shekhar Swarup, Joint Managing Director and CEO of Globus Spirits, the move is as much about timing as it is about consumer evolution.

Updated : May 11, 2026

Globus Spirits launches TERAI Tequila, bets on India's premium Agave spirits opportunity

The launch of TERAI Tequila marks Globus Spirits' entry into the global tequila category, anchored in authenticity and global craftsmanship.

Ochre Spirits is stepping up its premium craft spirits play with the launch of two new gins — The Original Dry Gin and Plum & Citron Gin.

Updated : Apr 1, 2026

Ochre Spirits bets on India's maturing gin market with two new launches, eyes ₹145 crore revenue in three years

India's gin category was once driven largely by first-time experimentation, but is now showing signs of repeat demand, with consumers becoming more selective on flavour, quality and drinking occasions.

The GlenJourneys is not just winning locally; it has recently secured export orders to Dubai for its Cask Series and 21-Year-Old expression.

Updated : Feb 27, 2026

Singham’s whiskey business: Ajay Devgn’s 'The GlenJourneys' crosses ₹4 crore in sales

In a short span, the brand has established a strong presence across 437 retail outlets in India.

Panchali Mahendra is the quiet authority in the global restaurant industry

Updated : Jan 7, 2026

This Indian female entrepreneur is making a mark on the global dining scene, one Michelin-starred restaurant at a time

As CEO of Atelier House Hospitality and the Altamarea Group, Panchali Mahendra has helped shape a portfolio that balances global pedigree with sharp, culture-led originals, from INJA and 11 Woodfire to Marea and Mohalla.

Updated : Dec 23, 2025

Inside Maya at 787: Where Indian spice meets Spanish soul

Where Indian spice meets Spanish soul, Maya at 787 turns dinner into a quiet, delicious illusion.

Dirty Apron's new menu is the playground of Chef Manoj Pandey’s vibrant culinary language.

Updated : Dec 22, 2025

Dirty Apron reopens at The Piano Man with experimental Eurasian cuisine and an intimate dining experience

Dirty Apron's revival at The Piano Man, Eldeco Centre, New Delhi, has its unmistakable signature of European comfort intertwined with Asian soul.

As December settles in, Delhi finds its Christmas spirit in cafés, feasts and staycations

Updated : Dec 22, 2025

Hot chocolate, fairy lights and feasts: How Delhi’s cafes and hotels are celebrating Christmas

Across the city, festive experiences are unfolding in parallel, some tucked inside leafy hotel sanctuaries, others spilling onto café patios lit with twinkling bulbs

Updated : Dec 22, 2025

The Roof Garden at The Peninsula Beverly Hills: Where California comfort meets polished calm

A candlelit rooftop, California flavours, and the quiet luxury that only Beverly Hills does well.

Smaller venues like Depot48 prioritise originality, community, and sustained creative ecosystems over scale alone.

Updated : Dec 19, 2025

As India's live events industry scales up, culture-first venues provide the first fillip to indie artists

As India’s live music ecosystem evolves, the role of smaller, culture-first venues is becoming increasingly clear.

Food and Drinks

Peat smoke meets monsoon rain: Why smoky whisky comes alive in India’s wet season

'Godawan 02 Fruit & Spice Indian Single Malt', 'Rampur Double Cask Indian Single Malt': Top Indian whiskeys to sip on this weekend

International Sushi Day 2026 | How sushi in India moved from curiosity to diners willing to pay ₹25,000 for an omakase experience

World Gin Day 2026: The best Indian and international gins to pour, sip, and savour this year

World Whisky Day 2026: The best whiskies to try this Saturday, from Indian, Scotch to Japanese

People are choosing to drink better: DEWAR's Stephanie Macleod on whisky's premium future, the India opportunity

World Cocktail Day: The best bars in Delhi to visit if you take your cocktails seriously

From Himalayan negronis to wasabi watermelons: 15+ recipes to help you celebrate World Cocktail Day at home

Ready for a Coke-tail? Indian pubs are throwing ‘Diet Coke parties’ for ₹1,000-1,500

Chai lovers, starting your day with a cup of tea? You must check if your tea leaves are adulterated

How 'drinking Indian' is transforming bar menus, spaces through regional storytelling

What is 'Girl Dinner'? Lazy snack plates that slay solo nights; Here's how you can make yours healthy

Globus Spirits launches TERAI Tequila, bets on India's premium Agave spirits opportunity

Ochre Spirits bets on India's maturing gin market with two new launches, eyes ₹145 crore revenue in three years

Singham’s whiskey business: Ajay Devgn’s 'The GlenJourneys' crosses ₹4 crore in sales

This Indian female entrepreneur is making a mark on the global dining scene, one Michelin-starred restaurant at a time

Inside Maya at 787: Where Indian spice meets Spanish soul

Dirty Apron reopens at The Piano Man with experimental Eurasian cuisine and an intimate dining experience

Hot chocolate, fairy lights and feasts: How Delhi’s cafes and hotels are celebrating Christmas

The Roof Garden at The Peninsula Beverly Hills: Where California comfort meets polished calm

As India's live events industry scales up, culture-first venues provide the first fillip to indie artists

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