FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS
5 unbelievable food and wine pairings you have to try
Fruits enhance the fruity flavors and textures of wine. Dried fruits like raisins pair well with heavy reds, while berries and bananas complement light-bodied reds.
As India sizzles, rotten bananas expose a cold problem
India is the world’s largest producer of bananas, which are highly perishable. To keep fruit cool on the journey, they’re covered with leaves during transit. It’s far from a solution: India lost 1.53 trillion rupees ($18.4 billion) of food in fiscal year 2020-21, about a fifth of that from spoilt fruit.
Perfect your wine and food pairing! 5 tips for home dining
Start by understanding the wine you have. Is it red, white, or sparkling? Consider its acidity, sweetness, and body. Then, choose a dish that complements these features. For example, a light, crisp white wine pairs wonderfully with seafood, while a bold red complements a hearty steak.
The taste of summer: Try these easy-to-make flavourful recipes at home before the season ends
From charred zucchini to creamy cheddar mayonnaise, these recipes are perfect for enjoying the flavors of summer.
In Japan's 'Gateway to Asia': Street food, night life and a thriving arts scene
Fukuoka, the largest city on the Japanese island of Kyushu, is known for its culinary scene, arts, and vibrant nightlife. The city's yatai, open-air food stalls, offer local specialties like motsunabe and mentaiko. Fukuoka also has a thriving wine, sake, and craft beer culture, with places like Todoroki Saketen offering a wide selection.
'The Wine Bible', 'The World of Natural Wine' & more: Best books on spirits you must read
These five books were published in 2022.
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Vikram Kirloskar 1958-2022: A friendship of the kind that transcended all disagreement
When economic success often turns into public bombast, Vikram eschewed public prominence to the point where most people don’t know just how forward-looking he was.
Some say French food helped win the Paris climate Agreement. In Glasgow, things are different
A 2016 research paper on gastrodiplomacy did find that eating a meal together improved social interactions between those who dine together, not to mention fewer hierarchical displays of dominance and submissiveness.
The best festive spirits to add some cheer to your Diwali celebrations
Staying home or stepping out? Here's a list to help you pick the spirit for the evening.
Legendary sandwiches around the world you can’t miss in 2021
Here's a list of some interesting places to eat your heart out this year.
AlphaVector India CEO feels cooking is 'a neat way' to unwind
Sachin Chopra believes investing in quality kitchen equipment goes a long way.
Virtual tastings, live streaming experiences: Eight ways wine will change in 2021
The Covid-19 upended all our oenophile habits from how we buy wine to how we taste it.
Madrid’s food, Archipelagos in Stockholm & Roslagen’s seaside: Blomqvist’s top travel picks
For General Manager, Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru, there's no place like home.
India's first & only water sommelier calls 'purest water' a myth, decodes how to pair it right with scotch
Ganesh Iyer reveals how to distinguish between the various types of water, and India's evolving consumer base.
Raising the bar: Restaurateurs want to change the game, and focus more on gourmet food
The line between bars and restaurants often gets blurred in India.
Fun fizz, rosé, champagne: 50 best wines of the year, all priced under $50 a bottle
These wines deliver both value and sheer deliciousness for the price.
Sommeliers want to make dessert wine the new scotch; here are 6 styles to explore
Fine dessert wines can be incredibly difficult to make and certain types can only be produced in ideal years.
How conversation on food and food culture helps us connect with business partners
Hindus venerated food as anna-brahman, acknowledging food is God, which is very different from grace before meals in Christian and Muslim families where one acknowledges God provides food.
Winter brews: Bengaluru brings in festive cheer with spiced Christmas beer
Like mulled wine, handcrafted Christmas ale is being brewed with winter spices, cloves, nutmeg and cinnamon.
Don't know what 'vinotype' you are? Trust your own palate when choosing wine
The wine-drinker should learn to trust their own palate and not necessarily depend on the so- called experts.
Move over wine and tea-tasting sessions! Bengaluru's latest obsession is with chocolate
By-invite tasting and pairing sessions in the city are getting enthusiasts to appreciate the taste, texture and aroma of artisan chocolates.
Food and drink must not just taste good but look social-media ready, too
There’s no denying that blue wines not only stand out but also complement sea and sand perfectly in holiday selfies or Instagram compositions.
Moet Hennessy's rollout in Nashik is an attempt to show that it is possible to make world-class wine in India
India is the sixth country where Moet Hennessy has now set up a winery outside France. The launch — the first by an MNC in India — this month is a symbolic big step.
Food and beverage revenues in hotels growing across chains in India
"The concept has its roots in Parisian and English wine repositories where people gather midweek for a fine glass of wine, post work.
The best wine to pair with every kind of takeout food
Jeremy Block, an oenophile and owner of Some Good Wine in New York, on what wines go best with our favorite takeout foods.
Quick wine guide for the business traveller
Whenever you visit the following countries, remember these recommendations
Confused about which Indian food to pair your wine with? Here are some easy combinations for you
India is a relatively recent entrant in the wine scene and pairing it with Indian food is still a privilege enjoyed by the rich and urban elite.
Wine & dine desi style
If red wine goes well with red meat and white wine with white meat, what about curry or palak paneer? Find out here
Semi-formal fine dining: Fresh concepts of 5 Food & Beverage maestros catching fancy of young Indians
Despite the challenges, dining out has become a part of the lives of young Indians; we checked out some of the formats that are catching their fancy.
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