A Saraswat Way Of Life
Raj Salgaocar is a Gowd Saraswat Brahmin with a culturally rich and traditional background which naturally includes  strong culinary influences. UPPERCRUST was priveleged to chat with Dipti and Raj at their ocean facing, top of the hill, weekend home at Dona Paula.


An All Day Brunch
Goa’s blue-eyed boy Wendell Rodricks lauds the culinary efforts of his better half, Jerome, when they threw open the doors of their home for the créme de la créme of Goa


At Home With Mario
Habiba and Mario Miranda actively retired to his ancestral home in Goa a few years ago. It was Bombay’s loss says Farzana Contractor wistfully.


Staying On
Jennifer Bramble gave up Europe to live in Goa, “happily and with no regrets”. She shares her story with UpperCrust.


Exotica, That's How It Is!
A stunning view, a glass of beer, tiger prawns chargrilled to perfection... What more can you ask for, inquires UPPERCRUST.

It's Fiesta Time
Maneck and Yellow Contractor’s seaside restaurant continues to flourish and remain a top favourite with foodies who return to Goa again and again. UPPERCRUST does the same

Four Young Guns...
... have pitched in to create i95, one of Goa’s most eclectic restaurants, observes UPPERCRUST


Burmese Delights At Bomras'
In an array of gourmet hot-spots the simple garden eatery, Bomras comes out a winner. UPPERCRUST indulges …

Dinner After Seven
Enjoying dinner in a moonlit setting with faint music in the front yard of an old Portuguese home is an experience indeed; UPPERCRUST unravels Leo D'souza's magic…

Margao's Landmark
UPPERCRUST salutes Longuinhos, once known as Casa Portugal for being a consistently good restaurant for over five decades!


It's Nostalgia All The Way
Margarida and Fernando’s baby, Nostalgia is nine years old. UPPERCRUST pays a tribute to the spirit of the chef who put his soul into the place.

Sogllem Borem At Martins Corner
Yes, 'everything is great’ at this sprawling eatery which once upon a time was the home of Carafina and Martin Periera. UPPERCRUST had to take a snooze after a  heavy meal at Martins. 


Corinne's still flyin' high
Corinne Lucio Miranda gave up years of flying to open a home-style Goan restaurant. UPPERCRUST engaged in a meal and some light conversation with the lady herself...


Mum's the Word!
UPPERCRUST asks Suzy and Rony to take a bow. The food at their restaurant has all the important ingredients, including love.


Alfama At The Cidade
Feel like a Portuguese meal while listening to some Fado music? Head straight to Anju Timblo’s hotel, Cidade de Goa says UPPERCRUST


A Posh Breakfast Indeed!
UPPERCRUST discovers Posh, the new talk of the town in Goa. Perfect place to go through the local papers over endless cups of coffee.


In God's Name...
Some of the early works of unappreciated Goan artists have found acceptance in the Xavier Centre of Historical Research. UPPERCRUST takes you on a guided tour.


To Market, To Market, To Buy Fresh Fish
The New Market of Panjim would put other markets around India to shame, it’s that clean and sensibly laid out and it has the most variety of fish. UPPERCRUST is impressed.

Uppercrust Destination
To Goa With Love Says UpperCrust
In the days when Shashi Kapoor used to go to his beach house in Goa along with wife Jennifer and their little children Kunal, Karan and Sanjana in tow.



Pusada Tauma
The lovely laterite  laced resort is the perfect getaway for those with a penchant for some soul-searching and relaxation. UpperCrust experiences the enchantment …


Ah, Taj!
It’s the place to stay in Goa. A traditional village with all the trappings of luxury and chefs to match, discovers Team UpperCrust


Mai Mogacho Eukar Leela!
Welcome To Leela
A pristine beach, landscapped gardens, unlimited privacy, plush suites and chefs who only want to indulge in you, what are you waiting for, asks Farzana Contractor



Aboard The Caravela
High stakes, higher thrills. UPPERCRUST rolls aboard India’s only  live gaming casino, and goes cruising down the Mandovi and into the waters of the Arabian Sea.


Oh, To Be At Loulou's!
You cannot separate Loulou's place from Loulou's soul. The two are so entwined. And what a happy marriage that is, sighs UpperCrust.

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