Food And Travel

We use the word vanilla to mean ordinary, the safe and unremarkable choice. It is one of the least accurate things the English language does, because vanilla is the second most expensive spice in the world, and almost every pod of it is pollinated by hand. Open a jar of good vanilla and the room changes before you have done anything with it. The scent arrives warm and dark and slightly boozy, sweet without being sugary, with a smokiness underneath that perfume houses have cha

How a small princely state in Uttar Pradesh built one of India's most refined cuisines, and then very nearly lost it Roughly a hundred and fifty kilometres east of Delhi sits a town most people pass through without stopping. Rampur has no monument that draws crowds and no dish that has travelled the way biryani or rogan josh have travelled, and if you ask a reasonably well-fed Indian to name the great regional cuisines of the north, Rampur is unlikely to come up. This is a pe

A sustainable escape just 45 minutes from Delhi, where the rate they offer includes games, pools, and animal rides. Resort Country Club, Manesar I woke up at Resort Country Club, Manesar, to two peacocks, which is not a sentence I expected to write about a weekend so close to Delhi, and yet there they were in the tree outside our premium suite, entirely unhurried, behaving as though the morning was theirs and I was the guest who had wandered into their arrangement rather than

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Five beverages that predate the wine list by centuries and have been waiting for the world to catch up — mitti attar from Kannauj, ceremonial matcha from Uji, tepache from Oaxaca, sikhye from Korea, and single-origin drinking chocolate from Madagascar.

At a certain point, Goa stops being about the places you go and starts being about the place you stay. Seré Resort in Vagator — eight fully serviced private pool villas, dedicated butlers, in-villa dining — is built for exactly that realization.

Founded in Tokyo in 2001, the chain now operates around 80 locations across Japan and has an established presence in Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. It has just opened its first flagship in the United States, in Pasadena, California, with locations in Boston, Idaho, and Northern California confirmed to follow.

In a small city south of Kyoto, the world's most serious cup of tea has been made the same way for eight centuries. What it costs to produce it properly, and why the finest version of it is unlike anything else you will ever drink.

Novotel Cairo Airport is presenting a range of Ramadan-focused hospitality experiences for guests in Cairo during the holy month. The hotel’s seasonal programming includes Iftar and Sohour dining, accommodation stays, and corporate gathering options aligned with Ramadan traditions. The property’s restaurants are offering curated Iftar and Sohour menus combining traditional and contemporary dishes. These meals are designed to accommodate families, social groups, and corporate

403 Forbidden has opened in Bengaluru as a new hospitality concept positioned as India’s first “Theatre of Presence” — a space that places attention, focus, and sensory engagement at the centre of the bar experience. Inspired by the digital error code “403 Access Denied”, the name functions as a conceptual statement rather than a restriction. In a cultural moment defined by constant documentation and digital noise, the space proposes a different rhythm for nightlife, where pr

Cherrapunji Eastern Craft Gin has released Mountain Berry Gin with Cherry Blossom, its newest expression shaped by the ecology and seasonal character of Meghalaya’s highlands. Distilled using rainwater and built on an unsweetened, uncoloured base, the gin draws from the high-altitude landscapes of Cherrapunji and Mawsynram, regions known among the wettest on earth. The release continues the brand’s focus on terroir-driven distillation. Rather than layering flavour through add

Blenders Pride has announced the launch of the Zenith Black Edition, a limited-edition expression that brings together a striking black aesthetic with the brand’s iconic blend, creating a distinctive new expression within its premium portfolio. Encased in a dramatic black design, the Zenith Black Edition reflects a design language rooted in luxury and rarity. Crafted for discerning whisky connoisseurs, often described as “the One in a Million”, the release is limited to just

Juhu has never really been short of bars. What it has been short of is places that understand pause. Spaces that don’t rush to impress, don’t over-explain themselves, and don’t confuse darkness with drama. KOJAK slips into this gap quietly, above the familiar chaos of Juhu Tara Road, without banners or bravado. You could walk past the building and miss it entirely. Inside, nothing is trying to grab your attention all at once. The first thing you notice is not the music or the

Gurgaon doesn’t lack Japanese restaurants. In fact, it embraced the cuisine long before it became shorthand for urban cool, and Golf Course Road now reads almost like a curated map of Far Eastern influences. Which is precisely why Oju, filmmaker Karan Johar’s latest restaurant, arrives without needing to announce itself loudly. It doesn’t rely on novelty, celebrity pull, or culinary theatrics to make its point. Instead, it slows things down. Co-owned by Johar and Truepalate H

Crazy Cock has unveiled what it claims is a world first: an Indian single malt finished in Mahura casks. Titled Madhuca: The Heritage Editions , the release marks a significant moment not only for the brand but for Indian whisky-making, positioning indigenous ingredients and processes at the centre of a global luxury conversation. Crafted at South Seas Distilleries, the makers of India’s oldest single malts, the collection brings together heritage, experimentation, and a dist

The landscape of Indian coffee continues to shift, shaped by a generation that cares as much about flavour and aroma as it does about convenience. Stepping naturally into this moment is Vintage Coffee and Beverages Ltd. (VCBL), introducing VINCOFE™ Instant Coffee Pure — a premium, 100% pure instant coffee that reflects the brand’s long-standing relationship with India’s coffee heritage.

As the festive season begins, Novotel Cairo Airport turns into a warm, familiar pause point for travellers making their way through one of the busiest hubs in the region. Its location — just steps from Cairo International Airport — makes it an effortless stopover for families, business travellers, and holidaymakers looking to unwind between journeys. All through December, the hotel shifts gently into a holiday rhythm. The lobby glows with festive décor, a beautifully lit Chri

High above Puerto de la Cruz, on a hill that has watched over the north of Tenerife for more than a century, the Gran Hotel Taoro has opened its doors once again. For locals, the silhouette of the building has always carried a sense of nostalgia. For travellers, it has been a name whispered in the island’s early tourism history — the first grand hotel in the region, a jewel from 1890 that shaped how the world once imagined holidays in the Canary Islands. Now, after a meticul

Singapore’s theatre calendar is preparing for a jolt of mischievous, Broadway-grade energy as Beetlejuice The Musical arrives for its first and only Asian stop. The production, running from 15 January to 15 February 2026 at the Esplanade Theatres, brings with it far more than a celebrated show — it ushers in a rare collaboration that blends hospitality, performance, and playful immersion through Pan Pacific Hotels Group’s exclusive themed stay experience . For Pan Pacific H

When Jumeirah steps into a new world, it rarely does so quietly. This season, the brand enters the realm of luxury yachting with a partnership that feels almost cinematic: The Maltese Falcon, a Jumeirah Privé Experience . For a hospitality group known for shaping some of the most recognisable silhouettes on the Dubai skyline, the move toward the open sea feels both unexpected and completely aligned with its instinct for grandeur. The Maltese Falcon has long held a mythical pl