Orissa: Bhubaneshwar, Puri, Cuttak & Konark - Land Of Gods & Great Food
The Golden Triange, that�s what it is known as; but UpperCrust would like to include Cuttack, too, to Puri, Konark and Bhubaneshwar. For it is on the National Highway No. 5 to Cuttack that some of Orissa�s best-known sweetmeat sellers have set up shop! This Gourmet Destination is not about the hoary antiquities, magnificent monuments, exquisite handicrafts, luxuriant forests, bountiful lakes and bracing sea resorts of Orissa.

Liver With Potatoes & Fish In Mustard For Breakfast
The Oriya makes a hearty breakfast, and if he is like businessman DEEPAK KU SAMANTARAY, he will include liver and pork and fish on the menu as well, writes UpperCrust.

Trident�s Old-World Charm In Bhubaneshwar
The Trident is Bhubaneshwar�s most prestigious residential address. General Manager TAPAN CHATTERJEE describes the old five-star hotel.

Bhog From Lord Jagannath�s Abode!
Not everybody is fortunate to enter the world renowned Jagannath temple, finds out MARK MANUEL. But to even sample the prasad prepared in the holy kitchen, is to be blessed.

Dahi Wada Off The Street
The most popular snack in Bhubaneshwar is the ubiquitous dahi wada, discovers UpperCrust.

A Bang Out Of Bhang!
In Puri, the great high for the common man comes from consuming bhang every evening. And once intoxicated, to follow it up by a rich and sweet meal, discovers UpperCrust.

The Maharaja Of Puri
Gajapati Maharaj Dibyasingha Deb belongs to the dynasty connected with the Kings of Orissa who founded the Shri Jagannath Temple at the start of the 12th century, discovers UpperCrust.

The Sweet Bypass On NH5
Just off the National Highway No. 5 is a village of sweetmeat shops that all motorists must stop and eat at. The menu at every shop is the same: Rasgulla, Chennagaja and Chennapoda.

Catch Of The Bay!
The fish is from the Bay of Bengal and the crab from Orissa�s famous Chilika Lake. UpperCrust explores the markets of Bhubaneshwar.

Dalma, The House Of Tasteful Oriya Food
You can have a smashing Oriya thali at DALMA, a simple restaurant offering vegetarian and non-vegetarian food at unbelievable prices.

A Railway Hotel In Search Of Passengers
The B.N.R. Hotel in Puri is the last stop of the Raj in this ancient temple town, writes COL. (RETD.) BERTIE SIMPSON of the British-India Army.

Jungli Mushrooms Make A Yummy Dish!
Growing wild all over Bhubaneshwar, these mushrooms with no name make a cheap and tasty dish, discovers UpperCrust.