Cover Story Shiamak, Non-Stop! Davar's the way to do it! Full-on energy, never-say-die-attitude, a hearty appetite for all things hot and tangy, and a spiritual connection that sustains with gains far in excess of the glam-sham. SHERNAAZ ENGINEER discovers the essential Shiamak Davar. UpperCrust Destination Saumur Where Dreams Come Alive A picturesque old town on the River Loire, Saumur was our base for the many sojourns we made to the different vineyards in the region says Farzana Contractor. UpperCrust Discovery Satisfaction Guranteed… Trupti Sweets… Anupa Dalal visited the crowded little shop just off the busy street of Bhuleshwar in Bombay to unravel the abundant treasures it holds… UpperCrust Getaway Swadeeka Welcome To A The Land Of Many Smiles Taking off with her mother on an impulsive trip brimming with equal measure of Phuket's resort bliss and Bangkok's shopping mayhem NUPUR MAHAJAN-SINH experienced the perfect holiday Summer Coolers Cocktail Queen This summer Shatbhi Basu mixes delightful thirst quenchers for parched throats, at her very own 'drinkery', in her own inimitable style. Eating out The Grand China House Once you enter its large wooden doors you give yourself up - to fine dining and fine wining, in the finest of ambience. You could be savouring Peking Duck in any top restaurant of the world, says a content Javed Gaya

Home Page      About the mag     Subscribe     Advertise     Contact Us       Extras UpperCrust Discovery Satisfaction Guranteed… Trupti Sweets… Anupa Dalal visited the crowded little shop just off the busy street of Bhuleshwar in Bombay to unravel the abundant treasures it holds… Come Into My Kitchen Artist In The Kitchen… From the palette to the palate, painter Jaideep Mehrotra journeys with authenticity and enthusiasm, experimenting, analysing, creating and revelling in discoveries that engage, enrich and amuse his artistic imagination, discovers Shernaaz Engineer Busybee Forever Round And About With Busybee   Brand New Spin Falsa The Elusive Berry Fairly unknown, this sweet and sour fruit has an amazing number of health benefits, not the least being that it helps keep the body cool, says Naini Setalvad. Flavouring with... Green & Fresh This simple vegetable was a major staple in the pre-historic diet. It was grown in Chinese gardens 5000 years ago! The onion bulb was worshipped as the symbol of the universe by ancient Egyptians. Today we see that it lends itself to multiple cuisines, says Naini Setalvad. Tis The Season Cool Down With Cucumbers It's not easy cooking with this vegetable used mainly in salads, but CHEF HECTOR PLIEGO of Renaissance Mumbai rises to the occasion, experiments and succeeds.

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