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Can I Have a Cup of Gold Tea Please?

By Karishma Rajani  ON May 24th 2013 at 1:51PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

51 Buckingham Gate Londons latest offering a luxurious afternoon tea - lets you have your gold and eat it too  ...   Continue Reading »

Video: Chivas Keeps the Glenlivet Alpha Under Wraps

By Karishma Roye  ON May 22nd 2013 at 1:49PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

Possibly their most closely guarded secret right now, much hype is being created over the mysterious Glenlivet Alpha which is due for a June release. Heres a clue on what to expect  ...   Continue Reading »

Celebrating Good Food

By Team Luxe  ON May 22nd 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

The food philosophy at Le Pain Quotidien, the Belgian bakery and restaurant in Mumbai, focuses on using natural and organic locally-sourced ingredients to create simple, yet elegant food. As the BKC outpost celebrates turning one, the restaurant shares three delicious recipes from its anniversary menu that celebrate eating well  ...   Continue Reading »

Good Food: Savouring Pork Belly

By Karina Aggarwal  ON May 21st 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

Chef Kelvin Cheung came to Ellipsis in Mumbai ten months ago, and his menu of contemporary American cuisine, with a sprinkling of molecular gastronomy, has made food lovers in the city take notice of Ellipsis once again. The Canadian native tells us what he'll be cooking in the year ahead  ...   Continue Reading »

Wasabi's Chef Morimoto Heads to Las Vegas

By Karina Aggarwal  ON May 20th 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

fter having served up his delicacies in New York, Napa, Honolulu, Boca Raton, Mumbai, New Delhi and Mexico City, Chef Marimoto of Wasabi fame, is headed to Las Vegas. His latest venture is slated to open at The Mirage early next year  ...   Continue Reading »

Wine And Dine: Best Restaurants in Cannes

By Karina Aggarwal  ON May 11th 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

When in Cannes, embark on a culinary journey that will leave you satisfied, but always craving for more. Heres a round-up of where to eat in Cannes  ...   Continue Reading »

El Celler De Can Rosa Rated Best Restaurant in the World

By Agencies  ON May 7th 2013 at 12:21PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

fter beating the likes of Noma and Osteria Francescana, here's a look at why Spain's El Celler De Can Rosa is the worlds best restaurant right now  ...   Continue Reading »

Cook Michelin Star Style With Chef Adria’s EasyKits

By Karishma Roye  ON May 7th 2013 at 11:54AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

All the cooking shows on TV can leave you feeling quite underwhelmed about your culinary skills. Well heres a quick way to propel you in to the gastronomical big leagues  ...   Continue Reading »

Good Food: Why Health-Conscious Gourmands Love Quinoa

By Karina Aggarwal  ON May 6th 2013 at 12:27PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

After assisting in the kitchens of acclaimed Michelin-star restaurants in New York City, Chef Thomas Zacharias decided it was time to come home; a decision that brought him to Mumbai two years ago. And it's a good thing too, especially for the many loyalists Mumbai's Olive Restaurant & Bar. He shares with Luxpresso his pick for this year's culinary trend.  ...   Continue Reading »

Summer of Cocktails: Fruity Brazilian Recipes

By Karishma Rajani  ON May 3rd 2013 at 3:05PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

When Brazilian beaches beckon, mix a shot of cacacha with strawberries, passion puree, coconut water and all things summer. Mandarin & Cranberry Caipirojka, Strawberry & Mint Caipirinha, Passion & Coconut Caipirinha heres a look at three fabulous summer cocktail recipes  ...   Continue Reading »

Louis Roederer Bottles Champagne in 24 Carat Gold

By Karishma Roye  ON May 2nd 2013 at 1:01PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

Gold is soon becoming the mantra to many successful projects, and next on the bandwagon is Louis Roederers very premium Cristal Jeroboam, bottled in some handy 24k medallion packaging  ...   Continue Reading »

Chocolate Fantasy: Clinton Cooper's Decadent Recipes

By Karishma Rajani  ON Apr 29th 2013 at 5:36PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

On a recent visit to the Four Seasons, I was surprised by a variation of the chocolate brle. I broke past the caramelized layer to find a rich creamy layer of Valrhona chocolate. And then I did what any self-respecting writer would do. I approached the Executive Chef Clinton for a host of fantastic chocolate-inspired recipes  ...   Continue Reading »

Behind the Bar: Masterclasses with Allison Dedianko

By Karishma Rajani  ON Apr 24th 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

What's a good way to spend a Saturday evening? By taking a lesson in the fine art of cocktail-making, of course. Heres what I learned at the masterclass hosted by Belvedere  ...   Continue Reading »

Culinary Excellence: Chef Alain Ducasse Wins Lifetime Achievement Awards

By Agencies  ON Apr 20th 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

French chef Alain Ducasse was given a lifetime achievement award on Monday by The World's 50 Best Restaurants Awards for "pushing the boundaries of excellence in cooking" over a 30-year career  ...   Continue Reading »

Never Trust Someone Who Doesn't Like Food: Sergi Arola

By Karina Aggarwal  ON Apr 19th 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

One of the best fine-dining restaurants in the city, it is always a pleasure to dine at Arola at the JW Marriott Mumbai, especially when the man himself, Chef Sergi Arola, is in town, this time with another one of his culinary quirks  ...   Continue Reading »

Food Review: The Sassy Spoon

By Karishma Rajani  ON Apr 17th 2013 at 3:40PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

The Sassy Spoon, SoBos newest gourmet destination presents an eclectic platter that transcends borders  ...   Continue Reading »

Bollywood Celebrities and Their Favourite Restaurants

By Karishma Rajani  ON Apr 16th 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

Dirty martinis at the Olive Bar & Kitchen or Sunday brunch at Hakkasan? Bollywoods 'It'-crowd has bookmarked their favourite restaurants in the city and around the world. Heres a list of places you want to be seen at  ...   Continue Reading »

Diner des Grande Chef 3.0 Will Tempt Gourmands

By Karishma Rajani  ON Apr 11th 2013 at 1:49PM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

With the Diner des Grand Chefs scheduled this month, London will soon form the melting pot of gourmet influences from the world over  ...   Continue Reading »

Shaken & Stirred: Luxury Vodka Cocktail Recipies

By Karishma Rajani  ON Apr 10th 2013 at 6:00AM IN Rated   Lifestyle 

Follies en Rogue or a Tigresse Martini? Saturday night fever is about to strike and there is no better cure than a glass in hand. Founder Renaud Dutreil was in India recently for the launch of the luxury French Tigre Blanc vodka. Heres a list of signature cocktails on his menu  ...   Continue Reading »