"Pincodes to Plates"An exclusive pop-up by Chef Kunal Kapur

Mumbai, August Tracing his culinary expedition from Dubai to Delhi and finally to Mumbai, chef Kunal Kapur presents the first ever "Pincodes to Plates" pop-up at Virat Kohli's one8 Commune. This marks the inaugural occasion of these two sister brands of True Palate Hospitality coming together to present a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

This series celebrates India's diverse regional cuisines, connecting your palate with the essence of each region. Inspired by Chef Kunal's extensive journey across India, this event brings authentic flavors and techniques straight to your table, showcasing generations of perfected cooking methods.

Chef Kunal Kapur excitedly states that "With 'Pincodes to Plates,' we're unraveling India's culinary secrets, one bite at a time. This culinary series is a tribute to the art of cooking that binds our nation. Each dish not only tantalizes taste buds but also narrates the stories of traditions and flavors that make India's cuisine so enchanting."

The Main Course sections offer a medley of vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, highlighting the diverse and rich flavours that India has to offer like the legendary Champaran Meat, Green Chilli Paratha 493992, straight out of God’s Own Country is the Wayanadan Chicken Curry, Parotta 673121, the classic Punjabi Chole, Chur Chur Naan 143001 and the tangy Martbaan Paneer, Masala Lachha Paratha.

Experience the exquisite symphony of flavours with their Pulao selection. For vegetarians, the Bombay Tawa Pulao awaits, a symphony of spices and vegetables evoking the bustling streets of Bombay. Non-vegetarian enthusiasts can relish the Chicken Pulao, a harmonious blend of succulent chicken and fragrant rice. Dive into the rich notes of the Mutton Pulao, a masterpiece of tender mutton entwined with perfectly seasoned grains. Every plate tells a unique story, a tribute to the varied pincodes that shape India's culinary map. Complementing these culinary gems, the refreshing Burrani Raita offers a soothing contrast.

Indulge in an array of tantalising small plates like the treasure of an unexplored cuisine Aloo Tuk, Truffle Malai Sauce 400005; Amritsari Bhatti da Murgh 143001, inspired by the Tandooriyas of Ambarsar and Kanpuri Shami Kebab Bun Tikka 208001 from the heartland of Awadh.

You can "Chaat it Out" while exploring the playful side of Indian cuisine, with quirky and innovative vegan and gluten-free chaat creations like Dhokla Chaat 380009; Flying in from their Dubai outpost is the Chaat Hummus 122002 infused with tangy raw mango and topped with farsan to be relished with papdi and the popular Ram Laddoo Chaat 110001.

Celebrating the nation's enduring love for sweets, their dessert section starres Rasmalai Tiramisu, Pincode’s take on the most popular Italian dessert. For those seeking a taste of nostalgia, our Old Delhi Style Gadbad Falooda is a must-try.

"Pincode to Plates" doesn't just offer a wide array of dishes; it presents a journey through various cooking techniques that have shaped Indian cuisine over the centuries. "Dhungar" from the central and northern regions infuses smoky flavors, "Khurchan" from the west and north for that delightful crispiness, while "Bhapa" from the east and northeast offers tender fragrant delights.

Suved Lohia, a local partner of one8 commune Juhu states that "At one8 Commune, we are thrilled to present the first-ever 'Pincodes to Plates' pop-up. Through this experience, we are not just serving dishes; we are narrating the stories of diverse regions, techniques, and cultures that make our culinary heritage so vibrant. Join us as we celebrate the uncharted pincodes and their incredible flavours that have found a home at our table."

Don't wait any longer! Reserve your spot and experience the magic that awaits at "Pincodes to Plates" pop-up at one8 Commune.

About one8 Commune:
one8 Commune is best described as the most non-pretentious space, the first-ever one-of-a-kind comforting resto-bar, holding true to its 'Commune Sensibility'. Everything about the place, from its menu, ambience and décor, is based on the singular aura of togetherness, a powerful connection that brings people of varied tastes, interests, and backgrounds into one space, thus standing true to its name. 

It leans towards being an experiential dining space, where community, culture, and collaboration intersect to create a harmonious discovery.

Currently spread over with 6 outlets in major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Pune, and unfurling their expansion this year in Bangalore, and Gurgaon.

Address: 18/B, Juhu Tara Rd, behind Little Italy, Shivaji Nagr, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400054

Sterling Adds To Its Kerala Footprint With A Romantic Getaway In Vythiri

• 7th Resort in Kerala and 2nd in Wayanad as part of Sterling’s expansion plans

• Ideal destination for Couples, Family Vacationers, Reunions and Nature Enthusiasts

Sterling Holiday Resorts, India's leading leisure hospitality brand, announced the opening of its new resort in Vythiri, Wayanad. This is Sterling’s 2nd resort in the bustling tourist destination of Wayanad, adding to its existing resort at Sultan Bathery. With this, Sterling’s portfolio in God’s Own Country extends to seven.

Nestled amidst a lush 4.5-acre green landscape with 27 beautifully furnished suites and cottages, the main attraction of Sterling Vythiri Wayanad is the tranquil rivulet of the Kabini river flowing through the resort. An awe-inspiring 80 ft giant bamboo thicket and a restored Russian army truck provide unique selfie-spots in the property.

Within a 2-hour drive from Calicut International Airport, and 1 ¼ hour drive from Sterling Wayanad, the resort is ideal as a romantic getaway for couples, newlyweds or nature enthusiasts on a quiet escapade. A stay at Sterling Vythiri Wayanad can help one indulge in much needed ‘me-time’ with soul-pampering activities. Breathtaking sunrise and sunset views, immersive bird-watching trails or a gentle cycling trip around the resort will help one simply unwind.

Spring Valley – the multi-cuisine restaurant promises exotic Moplah / Malabari cuisine along with select Indian and global favourites. Chemmeen kudampuliyittathu, Malabari peralan and Veg mappas promise to offer food enthusiasts a gastronomic journey across Kerala’s rich cuisines all at one destination.

Other nearby attractions include the captivating Manjappara View Point, offering picturesque sights, boating in the scenic Pookode Lake, exploring the glass bridge of Thollayiram Kandi, and visiting the unique Seetha temple at Pulpally, the only one of its kind in India. For adventure-seekers, there are options like bamboo rafting at Kuruvadweep, thrilling trekking adventures on the Chembra Peak, and much more to explore.

Speaking on the launch of the resort, Mr. Vikram Lalvani, MD and CEO of Sterling Holiday said, “This is our 7th resort in Kerala and our portfolio includes: hill stations, lake side, jungle, pilgrimage and drive-to destinations. There is a surging tourism demand for Kerala that we would like to tap and we are planning to further expand our presence with more resorts across the state.”

On the occasion, Mr. Jose Mathew, Director EVM Group said, “We are sure that our Vythiri resort will form a nice circuit with the existing Sterling Wayanad resort making it an ideal 5-day holiday for our guests to enjoy the natural beauty and rich culture that Wayanad has to offer. We are delighted to join hands with Sterling to present a world-class hospitality experience to our esteemed guests.”

Sterling Vythiri Wayanad is currently open for bookings on – www.sterlingholidays.com

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Posh Nosh Bar & Kitchen Unveils Exciting New Menu to Delight Food Enthusiasts

Hyderabad: June 2023: Posh Nosh, a lively bar and kitchen the renowned culinary destination known for its exquisite dining experience, is thrilled to announce the launch of its New Menu. This culinary wonderland promises a fascinating voyage for your taste buds with an enhanced menu featuring tantalizing cuisines across India (Telangana, AP, TN, Kerala, and Karnataka), Asia, Italy, and Continental Europe. This will enable you to have a distinctive native eating experience and raise the dining experience.

With a focus on culinary innovation, exceptional flavors, and the use of premium ingredients, the revamped menu is set to tantalize the taste buds of food enthusiasts and elevate the dining experience to new heights.

Try the new menu to give your taste buds the finest experience, which includes ‘Soups & Salads’ covering all the taste buds such as, Mushroom & Broccoli Soup, Tom yam Shrimp,  Gosht ka marag, ( Salads) Crapes, Black Rice Salad,

The starters include foods like (Veg) kung pao broccoli, Tandoori flowreds cheese cotted nuts, Chilli corn pokoda (Non –Veg) Double cooked crispy Korean chicken, , Charcoal roasted prawns, Pulled Chicken tikka, Nellore Chapala fry, Gongura chicken ghee roast, Trio toast, Pesto fish, to name a few.

In the Mains (Veg) Thai Red curry with Jasmin rice, Vegetable Pulao, Veg Biryani, Panne  Pomodoro, Herb Oil, Parmesan crisp  (Non-Veg) Butter Chicken Masala , Laccha parata, Kodi Pulao, Murgh dum  Biryani, Spaghetti Bolognese, mascarpone cheese. Leaving on a sweet note with classic Gulab Jamun,  Rava Laddu, Double ka meetha, Chocolate brownie with ice cream.

Inspired by Regional culinary trends and the changing seasons, the new menu at Posh Nosh Bar & Kitchen boasts a tantalizing array of dishes meticulously crafted by our team of talented chefs. Each dish showcases the finest ingredients sourced from local farmers and trusted suppliers, ensuring an unrivaled freshness and quality.

Speaking on this Mr. Sai Mohan Nallam, Managing Partner, Posh Nosh said, "We are delighted to introduce our new menu, which reflects our commitment to culinary excellence and creating memorable dining experiences for our esteemed guests. Inspired by Regional culinary trends and the changing seasons, the new menu at Posh Nosh Bar & Kitchen boasts a tantalizing array of dishes meticulously crafted by our team of talented chefs. Each dish showcases the finest ingredients sourced from local farmers and trusted suppliers, ensuring an unrivaled freshness and quality. We have taken great care in curating a selection of dishes that blend innovative flavors, unique techniques, and artful presentation to cater to the diverse palates of our patrons."

Adding more to it Chef Srinath, Executive Chef Posh Nosh, known for the global Cuisine, said, "I am overjoyed to unveil Posh Nosh Bar & Kitchen's new menu. Each meal has been carefully prepared to highlight the best ingredients and flavours as the pinnacle of my passion for culinary creativity. I welcome our visitors to embark on a culinary adventure and experience the harmonic fusion of creativity, skill, and flavour that is in store for them. Be prepared to be delighted and inspired. 

The First Crispr-Edited Salad Is Here

A GENE-EDITING STARTUP wants to help you eat healthier salads. This month, North Carolina–based Pairwise is rolling out a new type of mustard green engineered to be less bitter than the original plant. The vegetable is the first Crispr-edited food to hit the US market.

Mustard greens are packed with vitamins and minerals but have a strong peppery flavor when eaten raw. To make them more palatable, they're usually cooked. Pairwise wanted to retain the health benefits of mustard greens but make them tastier to the average shopper, so scientists at the company used the DNA-editing tool Crispr to remove a gene responsible for their pungency. The company hopes consumers will opt for its greens over less nutritious ones like iceberg and butter lettuce.

“We basically created a new category of salad,” says Tom Adams, cofounder and CEO of Pairwise. The greens will initially be available in select restaurants and other outlets in the Minneapolis–St. Paul region, St. Louis, and Springfield, Massachusetts. The company plans to start stocking the greens in grocery stores this summer, likely in the Pacific Northwest first.

A naturally occurring part of bacteria’s immune system, Crispr was first harnessed as a gene-editing tool in 2012. Ever since, scientists have envisioned lofty uses for the technique. If you could tweak the genetic code of plants, you could—at least in theory—install any number of favorable traits into them. For instance, you could make crops that produce larger yields, resist pests and disease, or require less water. Crispr has yet to end world hunger, but in the short term, it may give consumers more variety in what they eat.

Pairwise’s goal is to make already healthy foods more convenient and enjoyable. Beyond mustard greens, the company is also trying to improve fruits. It’s using CRISPR to develop seedless blackberries and pitless cherries. “Our lifestyle and needs are evolving and we’re becoming more aware of our nutrition deficit,” says Haven Baker, cofounder and chief business officer at Pairwise. In 2019, only about one in 10 adults in the US met the daily recommended intake of 1.5 to 2 cups of fruit and 2 to 3 cups of vegetables, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Technically, the new mustard greens aren’t a genetically modified organism or GMO. In agriculture, GMOs are made by adding genetic material from completely different species. These are crops that could not be produced through conventional selective breeding—that is, choosing parent plants with certain characteristics to produce offspring with more desirable traits.

Instead, Crispr involves tweaking an organism’s own genes; no foreign DNA is added. One benefit of Crispr is that it can achieve new plant varieties in a fraction of the time it takes to produce a new one through traditional breeding. It took Pairwise just four years to bring its mustard greens to the market; it can take a decade or longer to bring out desired characteristics through the centuries-old practice of crossbreeding.

Bandra's Popular Ritual Daily Coffee Launches their New Menu

~ The Reason to stop by For an Extra Dose of Caffeine ~

Mumbai, April 2023: If you love pairing your evening coffee with a nice burger or want to healthily cheat on your diet, Ritual Daily Coffee’s new menu calls for you. The café that boasts of brewing locally sourced coffee in 20+ brews has introduced a new menu with go-to-classics of sandwiches, burgers, pasta, wraps and artisan toasts. Made to cater to varying dietary preferences, most of these dishes are available in vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free and Jain-friendly options. 

Established in September 2022 by ex-Michelin Star Chef Rahul and coffee enthusiast Meher Ritual Daily Coffee is the result of their vision to create a cosy space within Bandra’s chaotic neighbourhood. Chef Rahul uses his expertise to curate an all-day menu to perfectly complement every beverage.

The new menu must-try includes House Hummus, Norwegian Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Open Toasts made with artisanal sourdough, Pizza Bagel, Pesto Chicken Sandwich, :Muhramarra Wrap, and Croffle Sandwiches like Mediterranean or Barbecue Croffle. The Croffle is a heavenly combination that brings extra crispy and buttery goodness with croissants cooked in a waffle iron! The Italiano Chicken Burger with parmesan crust chicken patty will linger the elevated flavours on your tongue. Promising little touches with hidden ingredients, you will keep guessing for what’s in there that makes these classics so toothsome. And when paired with refreshing cold brews, you will be satiated for the day. From Coffee Mocktails to Matcha Lemonade, you have a vast variety of beverages to choose from your potion. 

Feeling tired after a day’s work or just want to sit somewhere and journal about your day, visit Ritual Daily Coffee and make it your good coffee and breakfast ritual. And guess what, they have a new outlet coming soon! 

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