Coolberg – India’s First Non-Alcoholic Beer

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India’s first non-alcoholic beer is here and one just can’t wait to sip the awesomeness. Coolberg Beverages located in the heart of Mumbai takes a very innovative step by introducing the concept of “Zero Alcohol Beer”. Coolberg team believes in providing the best quality products developed with the finest ingredients and under the most hygienic conditions. The company has rolled out these non-alcoholic beers across multiple cities and have also tied up with various restaurants for offering their best quality #NonAlcoholicBeers.

Tastes Exactly Like A Beer!

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The brewing process involves four steps:

1. Natural Base (Barley Malt, Herbs, Natural Base)

2. Processing (Boiling, Cooling, Maturation, Filtration, Alcohol-free processing)

3. Bottling (Sanitisation, Carbonation, Bottling, Packaging)

4. Ready to drink (The non alcoholic beer is ready to drink with its distinctive aroma and texture)

Coolberg comes in six different flavours: Malt Beer, Cranberry Beer, Ginger Beer, Peach Beer, Strawberry Beer and Mint beer. Now, you can relish these beers at any time of your day and at any place.

Overall Experience and Rating

We were so excited to taste this non-alcoholic beer before the word had even gone out to public. We even got a chance to use the exclusive coolberg accessories including a compass, a funky watch and a coolberg opener. Special thanks to the Coolberg Marketing team for gifting us such wonderful coolberg accessories.  Our favourite Non-Alcoholic Beer flavour was #MaltBeer. It had a perfect bitter aftertaste and tasted exactly like a brewed single malt beer. We really enjoyed drinking coolberg non-alocholic beers at the parties, amusement park, home, public places, etc. This #nonalcoholic drink gives a perfect aftertaste to your taste buds and is indeed one of the best substitute for beer. When are you planning to try this?

PS: Now, you can #Drink and #Drive only with coolberg beverages.

Ambience – NA

Drink – 4.5/5

Service – 5/5

Stay & Comfort – NA

Address: Universal Business Park, 406, A-Wing, Off, Saki Vihar Rd, Chandivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400072.

Drink for two – 600

The Food Punch Recommendation – 4.7/5

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Delhi Food Tour

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The city which serves as a national capital of India never ceases to amaze us with its wide variety of food delicacies. Right from the street food eateries to some mind blowing dessert options, this place has it all. Delhi is indeed one of the most prominent places to visit for experiencing some heavenly food varieties. Travelling becomes very convenient when you have a metro connectivity in town. Just hop in to your nearby metro station and travel to your favorite food spot using a desired line extension.

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Every Foodie’s Paradise

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Gurgaon, known as a financial and technology hub is located in southwest of New Delhi  in northern India. A lot of restaurant chains and food delivery projects are pacing up in this city. Talking about the local food places we explored in New Delhi, here are some recommendations from our end:

  • Chole Bhature at Om Corner – Rani Bagh, New Delhi

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Located at 2 kms from Pitampura in North Delhi, this place serves delicious chole bhature along with onions, pickle, green chutney and fried carrots. If you are a Chole Bhature fan, then you must visit this place. The first bite will leave your taste buds tingling with excitement. We bet you gonna visit this place again for it gives you #FoodGoals.

  • Baljeet’s Amritsari Koolcha – Paschim Vihar, New Delhi

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Baljeet’s Amritsari Koolcha should be your first #GoTo place in New Delhi. This hidden treasure is located in paschim vihar and will give you #Drools when it comes to food. It’s a pocket friendly place which serves Amritsari Kulcha Thali as their speciality. North Indian curries include paneer butter masala, dal makhani, etc. and dessert options include Falooda and yummiest Kulfis. You just can’t stop overeating if you happen to visit this place.

  • Chandni Chowk – Old Delhi

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Chandni Chowk is a paradise on earth especially for all the food enthusiasts. Do visit this place if you are a real foodie. #JustSaying. Food delicacies include mutter kulchas, chole kulchas, cookies, big size kachoris, yummy parathas, bread pakodas, Golgappes, Jalebis, Bhajyas, Falooda, Bread Omlette and what not. This could be the biggest challenge to your appetite. Take your foodie gang along if you wish to consume all the above food items. Since all the street food joints are dispersed within Chandni chowk, you may find it difficult to locate them all. You can approach the nearby food vendors and they will guide you happily with the directions. Chandni chowk is usually closed on sundays. Kindly plan your travel accordingly.

  • Food joints near Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah – Shrine in New Delhi

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Nizamuddin Dargah is a very famous dargah of one of the Sufi saints, Khwaja Nizamuddin Auliya. This dargah is visited by thousands of pilgrims every week and is situated in the Nizamuddin West area of Delhi. Thursdays are a special attraction because of the qawwalis being sung between 6-7.30 PM and 9-10.30 PM in the open courtyard within the Dargah. Don’t forget to cover your head with a cloth/hanky before entering this holy shrine. Say a prayer for PEACE in this world.

The lane which takes you to the entrance of this shrine is a heaven for all non-vegetarian lovers. Some food dishes which you can try out include Kheema pav, butter chicken, seekh kabab, chicken and mutton biryani,etc. Right at the start of this lane, you will find an old gentleman making Raavan size parathas. If you guys are in a group of 3 or more then you should definitely give a try. Beware of pickpocketers and take care of your personal belongings.

  • Bittoo Tikki Wala (BTW) – New Delhi

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BTW is a leading food brand in India and is very famous for their aloo tikkis. The combination of Paneer dosa and Sizzler is a #musttry at this place. Kulfis have different flavours including rose, kesar pista, malai, paan, mango,etc. The place is very spacious and seating arrangements are comfortable too.  They have multiple franchises across India and hold a strong business value in the field of restaurants, catering and FMCG products.

Overall Experience and Rating

Being a huge fan of New Delhi’s street food varieties, our team wanted to cover some unexplored food joints and highlight the same in our blog. We stayed in new delhi for almost a week where we managed to binge eat on local street food items during the day socialize at event gatherings in the night. Apart from trying out the famous food delicacies, we even got a chance to visit some local sight seeing places such as Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, etc. and temples including Akshardham temple, Lotus temple, Iskcon temple. Jama Masjid and Bangla Sahib Gurudwara are not to be missed. Jama Masjid is also known for its scrumptious food. DLF Cyberhub, located in the city of gurgaon has a huge number of restaurants and is a major attraction for tourists. We did visit some mind blowing restaurants in Cyber hub for tasting an authentic chinese, vietnamese, thai, italian and indian cuisine. This amazing food tour in New Delhi will be cherished for years to come. We had a blast exploring new delhi’s best food joints and would love to visit them again. Hope this information will help plan your trip in advance.

PS: Age Limit is 25. Drink Responsibly and Don’t Drive.

Ambience – NA

Food – 5/5

Service – NA

Stay & Comfort – NA

Address: Gurgaon and New Delhi.

Meal for two – NA

The Food Punch Recommendation – 5/5

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The Bar Stock Exchange

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Trade and Drink !!!

India’s first stock market based pub chain is seeking an unprecedented importance in multiple cities across India. The Bar Stock Exchange is similar to a real stock exchange where customers can compete with each other and the system to score the best prices on their choice of drinks. The stock exchange trades all the spirits, be it beer, whiskey, or cocktails. The customers wait for the prices to drop and order their drinks at the cheapest of rates. When there is a high demand on any kind of spirits, the rates would be set high. When the market crashes, a loud siren is played, the screens on the bar and your app show you a notification, and the prices crash all the way to their cost price aka MRP once again! The interior will steal your heart away and the humongous space helps keep the crowd engaged.  With a pocket friendly food menu and an extraordinary bar concept, this place is the next hangout destination in your city.

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If there’s one thing that can ruin your night, it’s the bill at the end of the party. But, if you like trading and drinking, you are at the right place. Individual orders can be placed for the same table using different devices. So when the market goes low, you can instantly order your favourite drink with a single button click. The Bar Stock Exchange is currently based in three cities, namely, Mumbai, Pune and Bangalore. So, make the most of it. 😉

Let’s discuss about their favorite drink/delicacy:

  • Amritsari Kulcha Platter, Cheesy Nachos and Butter Podi Idli

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Amritsari kulcha platter contains three mini kulchas, pindi chole, raw onion, chutney and pickle. On the other hand, Cheesy Mexican Bean Nachos is the best thing that can happen to you. Butter Podi Idli is different from your normal idlis and is worth giving a try. Delicious food is waiting for you at TBSE. What are you guys doing? Go and try these dishes now.

  • Misal Pav Fondue

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Misal Pav – A popular dish from Maharashtra is now served at TBSE (Across PAN India). Yes, you heard that right. This maharashtrian delicacy is served with toasted pav and cheese. The first bite of this fondue reminds you of “Zanzanit” Misal Pav (Spicy Misal Pav) from Maharashtra. Dedicating this dish to all the Misal Pav lovers in this world. A must try dish if you happen to visit TBSE.

Overall Experience and Rating

Our team got a chance to experience the specially crafted menu curated by their executive chef Kshama Prabhu and her team. We had an amazing time experiencing all the mind blowing varieties of Indian flavours and finger food. The barman showered us with the finest quality of cocktails and drinks. The music collection was perfect for a Saturday night. Our most recommended dishes and drinks include Butter Podi Idli, Jalapeno Cheese Ragada Pattice, Kung Pao Potato, Cheesy Mexican Bean Nachos, Amritsari Kulcha Platter, Kung Pao Chicken, Grilled Fish with Podi Butter and Ghee Rice, Misal Pav Fondue, Caprioska, Whiskey Old Fashioned, Tropical Fashion, Red Wine Sangria, Coffee blended Cocktail and Mommas Rocky Road Sundae. They have a limited set of options in desserts as the ambience is mainly intended for enjoying good music, food and drinks. The Bar Stock Exchange is also open for hosting corporate events and live music events for they have an enormous space. Do read the funky quotes posted on the walls. They strongly abide to the strict door policy. Do have a look at the policy before you visit. Have a good time!

PS: Age Limit is 25. Drink Responsibly and Don’t Drive.

Ambience – 4.5/5

Food – 4.5/5

Service – 4.5/5

Stay & Comfort – NA

Address: Near LIC Building, Off MG Road, St. Marks Road, Bangalore.

Meal for two – Rs. 1300 (With Alcohol)

The Food Punch Recommendation – 4.5/5

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Mooch Marod

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Emperor of All Parathas !!!

Bangaloreans, get ready to experience one of the biggest and the yummiest parathas in town. Mooch Marod, located near Chansandra, Whitefield serves around 40 varieties of mind blowing parathas and 22 types of Lassi. We are not talking about the regular 6 to 7 inch parathas here. These special emperor parathas are 24-inch in size and weigh around 2Kg. Yes, you heard that right. Eating this huge 24-inch paratha on your own could be one of your biggest dream ever. This place follows a traditional dhaba style seating and reserves a spacious parking space for their customers. Now, who is excited to go out on a paratha spree?

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These enormous parathas come in three variants: Queen Size (15-inch), King Size (20-inch) and Emperor Size (24-inch). You need a minimum of 3 people to finish an emperor size paratha.

Let’s discuss about their favorite drink/delicacy:

  • Aloo Gobi Paratha and Mix Veg Paratha

These massive parathas taste better than your home cooked regular parathas. Due to their enormous size and the amount of butter they add, it becomes almost impossible for a single person to finish this. These parathas are definitely worth your time and money and will leave your taste buds tingling. You can enjoy these delicious parathas with some pickle placed alongside. Also, you will be given an extra bowl of butter if you are running short of it.

  • Bucket Lassi

Lassi and Paratha is indeed the best combination to go with. This bucket lassi is about 2 Litre in quantity and comes in different flavours, namely,  Mooch Marod’s special lassi, sweet lassi, salty lassi, pudina lassi, jira lassi, masala lassi, jaggary lassi, elaichi lassi, strawberry lassi, gulkand lassi, mango lassi, rooh afza lassi and litchi lassi. Please don’t try to mix up everything for your stomach can get upset. You can just order a small queen size lassi of your favourite flavour.

Overall Experience and Rating

Our entire team had an amazing time experiencing all the mind blowing varieties of parathas and lassis. We had ordered 4 emperor sized parathas, 12 smaller portions (queen size) of lassi and one bucket lassi. The traditional dhaba style seating in a wooden charpai and an open airy space makes the atmosphere more vibrant and peaceful. The taste of their special parathas and lassi will definitely take you back to north india. Some of our recommendations include Paneer Onion Paratha, Mixed Veg Paratha, Baby Corn Onion Paratha, Aloo Gobi Paratha, Gulkand Lassi, Litchi Lassi, Mango Lassi and Mooch Marod’s special Lassi. Mooch Marod is not only known for their enormous sized parathas and flavoured lassi but also for having a courteous and a friendly staff. The owner of this place, Anish is very generous and kind-hearted. Their entire team offers a special discount of 15% to the Indian army. Right from the taste, size and variety of the Parathas and Lassis to the seating arrangements and service offered, everything seemed perfect. We are really glad that we came across this place. Special thanks to Anish and his entire team for the wonderful hospitality. Don’t forget to participate in Mooch Marods ongoing challenge which goes as: If a single person finishes 2 emperor size parathas within an hour, he/she will get a cash prize of Rs.5000. Good Luck!

Ambience – 5/5

Food – 5/5

Service – 5/5

Stay & Comfort – NA

Address: Prasanthi Complex, Channasandra Main Road, Chansandra, Whitefield, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560067.

Meal for two – Rs. 350

The Food Punch Recommendation – 5/5

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Avadh Utopia Surat

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A Perfect Staycation Experience !!!

A hidden treasure located in city of Surat is ready to blow your mind away by offering one of the best staycation experiences. Avadh Utopia Surat is a paradise where nature retains its purity, its originality and its freshness. Avadh Utopia Surat strives to blend in the best of what entertainment avenues have to offer, combining fun, relaxation, warmth, partying, cheer and rejuvenation in the best way possible. This gigantic heaven of 5,15,000 sq. ft. area brings together all elements of lavishness which can put your busy life, going at a breakneck speed, to a tranquil pause.

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Countless Amenities

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The Suite rooms will definitely take your breath away in the very first glance. The poolside view from the room is so mesmerizing and peaceful. Also, they have a 3-Screen multiplex, well-equipped library, cafeteria, spacious reception, 114 lavish guest rooms with splendid amenities, 6 massive banquet halls with 27 feet height up to the ceiling. Keeping comfort, style and a lavish interior decor, this property becomes the most eccentric place in the city of Surat.

Let’s discuss about their favorite drink/delicacy:

  • A Scrumptious Breakfast Buffet

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Their Breakfast Menu consists of following food items: idli, vada, live dosa and uttapam counter, fresh juices (watermelon, kiwi, grape, pineapple), gujarati style dhokla and khakhra, toast with butter and jam, puri bhaji, desserts (donut, croissant) and hot beverages (tea, coffee). We usually try to follow this old saying: “Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a pauper“.

  • Margarita Pizza

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You can enjoy this yummilicious margarita pizza near the poolside seating area. This pizza contains only cheese and tomato but no one would dare underestimate its taste. This is definitely one of the most recommended pizzas from our end.

Overall Experience and Rating

We had an amazing stay for 2 nights 3 days and it was undoubtedly a heavenly experience. Your eyes just cannot skip their spacious reception and lobby area once you enter this property. Also, they have around 3-4 restaurants inside the property for taking good care of their guests. Entertainment would just be a small word for them. We absolutely fell in love with their extravagant temperature-controlled pool and half olympic-sized swimming pool. Other amenities include super Lavish Suite Rooms, Bowling, Table Tennis, Lawn Tennis, Carrom, Squash, Pocket Pool, Billiards, Game Zone, Badminton, Spa and Saloon and what not. This property is purely intended for people looking for a lavish staycation experience. We had a splendid time covering this property and would love to pay a visit again. Also, we would like to extend a huge thank you to the sales team for arranging such an amazing staycation experience for us.

PS: Avoid carrying the prohibited/banned items (alcohol,etc.) in the state of Gujarat.

Ambience – 4.5/5

Food – 4.5/5

Service – 4.5/5

Stay & Comfort – 4.5/5

Address: Opp Airport Near Avadh Copper Stone off, Dumas Rd, Surat, Gujarat 394550.

Meal for two – Rs. 1500

The Food Punch Recommendation – 4.5/5

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Zee5 Loft

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Eat More, Play More !!!

Zee5 Loft opens its doors to all the food enthusiasts, gamers and voracious readers acting as a one-stop entertainment destination. The first thing to catch our eyes was the extravagant and interactive road map spread right across the wall in-front of the entrance. The special one-of-a-kind smoothie cycle will definitely take you back to your school days. The small passage located right next to the billing counter has a huge shelf filled with a rack of board games, an antique camera, a quirky radio and loads of books. With super comfy bean bags placed in the gaming arena, this place has definitely raised the bar by making special arrangements for Xbox and PS4 lovers. The VR stations take it to the next level. With its smashing ambience, this place is undoubtedly the next place to chill in Bangalore.

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Giving space and comfort an unprecedented importance, this offbeat place is all set to make their guests feel at home. A vibrant atmosphere with soothing music, fun-filled games and some delicious food is exactly what one should expect from this cafe.

Let’s discuss about their favorite drink/delicacy:

  • Vietnamese Coffee

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The Vietnamese Iced Coffee is an unbeatable combination; strong coffee with condensed milk is as good as it gets. At its simplest, it is made using medium to coarse ground dark roast vietnamese-grown coffee with a small metal vietnamese drip filter. It gives a soothing ride to your taste buds.

  • Rose Oreo Shake

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Rose Oreo Shake is a perfect blend of Vanilla Ice Cream, Oreo and Rose Syrup. This quirky shake single-handedly steals the show by giving you an everlasting flavour of rose as an aftertaste. Do try this out if you happen to visit this place. You would definitely land up in ordering one more of this.

Overall Experience and Rating

We were quite excited for the launch of this interactive gaming cafe. The PR team gave us a quick walk through of the entire cafe describing about the entrance, roadmap on the wall and the fun games kept for their guests. They had arranged a special blogger table for all the social media influencers. The chef not only spoke about his best curated dishes and shakes but also helped everyone make their own shake.  The special smoothie cycle followed by some unique fun games including board games, Xbox, PS4 and VR added a fun element to this cafe. We really enjoyed eating Cheese Garlic Hasselback which was a lovely combination of criss-cross cut-eyed Bread oozing with molten Mozzarella. Other recommended food dishes/shakes include Three Pepper Soya Chaap Pizza, Pasta Mariscos, Smokehouse BBQ Chicken Sub, Mughlai Chicken Burger and Death by Chocolate Shake. Aren’t you drooling over all this already? So hurry up and spend the most of this evening with your friends playing some fun-filled games while sipping some of their mouthwatering shakes.

Ambience – 4.1/5

Food – 4.2/5

Service – 4.2/5

Stay & Comfort – NA

Address: Ground Floor, Shree Arcade, 19th Main Rd, Sector 4, HSR Layout, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560102.

Meal for two – Rs. 500

The Food Punch Recommendation – 4.1/5

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Eatigo

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India opens its doors for the no.1 discounted reservation app – Eatigo. Eatigo’s mission is to connect empty tables with empty stomachs by offering time-based discounts of up to 50% every day, at all of its participating restaurants through its online website and mobile application. With over 1000 plus restaurants listed in the application, today, Eatigo has crossed more than 1 million downloads in the Google Play Store. It is the leading online reservations platform for restaurants in Southeast Asia. Backed by TripAdvisor, Eatigo is available in Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia & Hong Kong, and is looking forward to expanding in India.

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#EatigoIndia

Eatigo is a one-stop online reservation platform for all the foodies out there. Users can choose to dine anywhere, from upscale hotels to popular food chains, and save up to 50% every day at each restaurant they visit. Eatigo also helps the restaurants to fill up some empty seats during non-peak hours.

Link –  https://bit.ly/2F40EVA

Promo code – INSTAGO

Attend your first reservation on Eatigo with promo code INSTAGO and get Rs.100 Paytm cash!

Overall Experience and Rating

We had an amazing booking experience while making a table reservation through Eatigo App. The user interface of the application was quite commendable and offered a wide variety of features including live-location spotting, promotional offers, etc. Our team wanted to attend a live gig held at Hard Rock Cafe in Mumbai. Our restaurant reservation process was completed within no time, within a few steps. Thank you Eatigo for offering us with a seamless booking experience. Be it a Maharashtrian cuisine, Thai cuisine or Japanese cuisine, Eatigo knows exactly how to satiate your taste buds by offering you a perfect discounted price (Upto 50% Off) on the final bill amount. It’s time to fill in some empty seats during non-peak hours too. The best part? It’s completely free to use. So, hurry up and make your table reservations now using the Eatigo App.

Ambience – NA

Food – NA

Service – 4.5/5

Stay & Comfort – NA

User Interface – 4.4/5

Booking Experience – 4.5/5

Venue: App Store/Play Store

The Food Punch Recommendation – 4.5/5

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Himachal Pradesh

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Into the Hills !!!

Himachal Pradesh being well known for its trekking, climbing and skiing areas is home to many scenic mountain towns and resorts. With spectacular snowy peaks and plunging river valleys, this beautiful region is India’s outdoor adventure playground. Attracting a huge number of tourists in months of December and January, this heavenly place is filled with tremendous enthusiasm and energy. Kullu, Manali, Kasol (A hamlet in district Kullu) and Tosh are the places to strike off from your bucket list.

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While passing by the Himalayan mountain ranges, one can take a glance at the ethereal beauty of the reservoir located right down the hill. PS: It looks so divine and pacifying.

Let’s discuss about their favorite drink/delicacy:

  • Morning Tea in Kasol

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Start your morning with a cup of hot tea while you enjoy the scenic beauty of mountains lying around you. If you are a tea lover, you must have imagined this moment already.

  • Vegetarian Cheese Burger

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On your way to Solang valley, you will find a small food truck by the name “Ashoka Peoples Cafe”. They serve some real classy burgers which you may never have imagined. These tiny sized burgers will give you an instant foodgasm.

  • Sweet Corn

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Sweet Corn is our all time favourite especially during rainy and winter seasons. Just wondering when was the last time you had this from a local street food vendor?

  • Classic Vegetarian Pizza in Tosh

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“Pink Floyd” Cafe located in Tosh village serves some mind blowing varieties of pizza. Ingredients added on top include melted cheese, olives, mushrooms, capsicum, sweet corn and a pinch of coriander. What are your pizza goals?

  • 6 in 1 Softy

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If you happen to visit Mall road in Manali, you ought to try this 6 in 1 softy ice cream. Flavors include blackcurrant, strawberry, vanilla, blueberry, chocolate and mango. Even though the temperatures drop low till -4 degree Celsius, this ice cream is definitely worth your time.

Overall Experience and Rating

We started our journey from the old city of Manali where we just sat back and relaxed in the lap of nature. Old Manali is considered to be a backpacker’s paradise.  The cafes there were so lively for they played some ambient chilling music in the background. The very next day, as the weather seemed perfect for an amazing stay cation experience, we headed for Solang – The Adventure Valley. The snow white mountains were turning golden and the view was just rejuvenating. Paragliding in Solang Valley was quite thrilling and adventurous. River Rafting in Kullu gave us a perfect adrenaline rush. After arriving in Kasol, we went for a small night trek to Chalal.  The scenic beauty of the valley from the topmost point of the mountain in Kutla was simply breathtaking. We stayed in Tosh for two nights where we got a chance to eat some mind blowing pizzas and hash brownies. PS: It may take 24 hours to get back to normal. Thanks to the PR team for planning the perfect travel itinerary.

Ambience – 4.6/5

Food – 4.6/5

Service – 4.6/5

Stay & Comfort – 4.6/5

Address: Stoned Age Cafe, Tosh Village, Kullu, Himachal Pradesh – 175105.

The Food Punch Recommendation – 4.6/5

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Signature Tastings with Master Blender Caroline Martin and Master Chef Ranveer Brar

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Whisky and Food Pairing

Master Blender Caroline Martin showcased some of her best signature style cocktails in the event and this led to a huge paradigm shift towards a perfect whisky evening. The event took place at Fava – The Mediterranean Restaurant located in UB City, Bangalore. The event management team had invited couple of fashion, travel and food influencers from Bangalore to cover this event. Most of the influencers were engrossed in making their own signature drinks with Caroline Martin alongside. The event came under an immediate spotlight when Master Chef Ranveer Brar started cooking a mouthwatering appetizer adding a perfect blend of signature whisky.

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Overall Experience and Rating

We were extremely excited for a never seen before signature creation curated by Master Blender Caroline Martin and Master Chef Ranveer Brar. The event kicked off with Master Blender Caroline Martin briefing us on “How smooth should be your whisky” followed by preparation of some smooth signature cocktails. Also, some signature style cocktails including signature earl, signature sour and signature old fashioned were served to the guests. Master Chef Ranveer Brar added some pieces of apple in the pan and cooked them with signature whisky. The taste was absolutely breathtaking. Also, he prepared a special barbeque sauce infused with signature whisky. This amazing food cooking session was not only filled with laughter but also with some useful cooking tips.

Ambience – 4.3/5

Food – 4.7/5

Service – 4.6/5

Stay & Comfort – NA

Venue: Fava – The Mediterranean Restaurant, UB City, Bangalore.

The Food Punch Recommendation – 4.5/5

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VV Puram Food Street

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Street Food or Food Street ?

India being well known for its street food offerings, let’s discuss some mouthwatering street food delicacies lying in the heart of Bangalore. Located next to Sajjan Rao Circle, this amazing food street named as “VV Puram Food Street” has more than 20 food stalls in less than 150 meters. Specialized in serving varieties of sweets, chaat, north indian, south indian and some mind blowing chinese dishes, this should definitely be your next go to place. Shutters get rolled up, pushcarts arrive at their designated spots within no time and vendors lay out their in-house specialities, bringing the best taste to your palate.

Dabeli

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The special dabeli masala is something you should never miss out. It contains a spicy potato mixture combined with onions, chutneys and masala peanuts. Coming directly from the street food vendors, the taste got even better. A single plate won’t be sufficient to satisfy your hunger.

Schezwan Noodles

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The most beautiful part is to watch them cook this spicy noodles. After sautéing some ginger and garlic in a huge handi , they add a portion of mixed veggies along with a pinch of spicy schezwan sauce. The tossing of the noodles gives it a perfect spicy taste.

Puddu

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This south indian dish contains a mixture of mustard seeds, cumin seeds, green chillies, curry leaves, asafoetida along with batter as the main ingredient. They cook the south indian appe on a medium flame in a idli steamer till the outer surface becomes golden brown. You definitely got to try this out.

Ice Gola

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Ice Gola Machine is what everyone needs in hot summers. Don’t forget those colorful flavours which made us sip till the ice melted. You can find your true love again if you happen to be on this amazing food street.

Overall Experience and Rating

We were in a big dilemma looking at the enthusiasm all the street food vendors had on their face. The food walk was just an unforgettable experience. While the street attracted a huge number of people in the evening, our team somehow managed to taste most of their food delicacies. Some of the things we could cover include Pav Bhaji, Dabeli, Dosa, Puddu, Chaat, Ice Gola, Fir Paan, Jalebis, Momos, Noodles and Kulfi. The fire paan would definitely give you the best fire experience. You can also try eating some holiges (Similar to Puran Poli) and drink some freshly made fruit juices from the local stalls there. How beautiful it is to see everyone rushing up for their unrequited love towards street food. How incredible could be our country !  We did spend a wonderful evening satisfying our gastronomic cravings. When are you planning to?

Ambience – NA

Food – 4.8/5

Service – 4.8/5

Stay & Comfort – NA

Address: OLD MARKET ROAD ,VV PURAM FOOD STREET, SAJJAN RAO CIRCLE, Vishweshwarapura, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560004

Meal for two – Rs. 600

The Food Punch Recommendation – 4.8/5

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