&lt;p&gt;Think of what a place reminds you of, and the first image that comes in your mind is what the world wants you to believe of it. Think of Indonesia and a travel show reel may start to play for you&mdash;white sand beaches, luxury villas, cheap travel, Balinese massages, temples and spiritual healing, and the sun, lots and lots of sun. But like that one quiet friend we all have, who has so much more to say, Indonesia has so much more to show. There&rsquo;s a lot more to this archipelago of 17,000 incredible islands, and Bali is&amp;nbsp;just one of them!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When I set out on my trip to Indonesia, the itinerary was clear&mdash;to avoid everything that the popular travel documents and attractive marketing had to show and instead discover all the hidden gems dotted across the islands. I wanted to know the country beyond what it's quintessentially acknowledged for.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mount Papandayan, West Java&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img alt src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-22t131243238220922011249.jpeg&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;500&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I started out by taking a short flight from Bali to Java, an island bestowed with magnificent volcanoes, some of the largest ancient temples, and the most glorious waterfalls on the planet. Could I resist climbing some of these dizzying peaks? Duh, of course not. And my first hike here was no ordinary one&mdash;it was a climb with a view and a peak like no other&mdash;Mount Papandayan in West Java, an active volcano, surrounded me with sulphur pools coloured in hues my eyes couldn't comprehend and dead forests spookier than the horror movies I&rsquo;ve watched.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mount Bromo and Kawah Ijen, East Java&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img alt src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-22t131354848220922011403.jpeg&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;500&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Now, given that the country has 150 volcanoes, wouldn&rsquo;t climbing just one be, well, trivial? I had to climb some more, and I did two&mdash;Mt. Bromo and Kawa Ijen. They were both sunrise hikes, and one of the biggest takeaway from them was never to take sleep for granted! But that in itself made the hikes all the more special. The journey from Malang in East Java, all the way to the base of Mount Bromo, started as early in the day as early goes, and as the sun came up&mdash;the sky changing colours from purple, to pink, to a bright orange, a blanket of clouds surrounding the Bromo Crater&mdash;made Mount Bromo a sight to behold. And if that wasn&rsquo;t enough, we hiked up the crater until we were standing ON the edge of a volcano puffing smoke. This was a geography lesson I&rsquo;ll never forget. Our planet is truly diverse and some landscapes can challenge our wildest imaginations!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img alt src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-22t131612322220922011623.jpeg&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;500&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After another sleepless night, I took a bus to Banyuwangi, where I embarked on my next trek, this time to witness the sun rise above the most toxic lake in the world. Another 2am wake up call, and we were equipped with headlamps, gas masks, and a childlike excitement. Innumerable shooting stars kept us company as we made our way down to witness the &ldquo;blue flame&rdquo;, a natural wonder only found in Indonesia, Ethiopia, and Iceland. But Kawah Ijen is beyond a tourist destination, you will find yourself surrounded by sulphur miners walking up and down the crater, carrying over 90 Kgs of cooled sulphur rocks. This is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world given the health risks involved. I would recommend leaving the sulphur miners a tip when you&rsquo;re there. The hike ended with the sun spilling over the lake, which happens to be one of the most beautiful lakes I&rsquo;ve ever seen. The aqua blue is hypnotising, and, I can assure you, it&rsquo;s nothing like you&rsquo;d have ever seen before!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If the plan was to climb Indonesia&rsquo;s peaks, boy, did the country fulfill my appetite.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Komodo Islands, Flores&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img alt src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-22t131445175220922011448.jpeg&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;500&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The next on my bucket list was Flores, an hours flight away from Bali. But this time I decided to do it differently&mdash;instead of staying on land, I spent two days on a boat! This one was a far ride, all to witness Savannah and climb the rusty volcanic hills. The Padar Hill viewpoint allows you to witness a view of three unique beaches from atop&mdash;black, white and PINK! The pink beach is one of nature&rsquo;s rare marvels and snorkelling with turtles there just adds to the charm. However, our last stop on the boat left me in complete awe of nature. We sailed to Komodo Island, which is home to more than 4,000 Komodo dragons, the largest lizards on earth. These fierce creatures are only found in Indonesia and, if you get lucky, you might spot some dragons lazing around the jungle, like I did!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I tried to see a lot of Indonesia, trying to encapsulate as much as I could beyond Bali. And it only proved to be one of the best times I've had. It's always fun to travel mainstream and touch upon places people talk of, but often we need a new change, an all-new discovery. I wanted the adventure and newness of unturned stones. From spending a day at Komodo Islands, swimming with the turtles and laying on the pink beach, to travelling and hiking up Kawah Ijen, and feeling the sulphur down my nose as I reached the most toxic yet beautiful lake on earth&mdash;I ingrained each part of Indonesia in me. Bali in itself was congenial, but I'm so glad I took the leap of faith and explored so much of the country. It taught me the beauty of staying off beat and at the same time the life and liveliness in staying mainstream.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The thrill of travel that goes beyond an Instagram post is what I always seek, and I got exactly that in Indonesia.&lt;br&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

Travel & Food

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&lt;p&gt;Think of what a place reminds you of, and the first image that comes in your mind is what the world wants you to believe of it. Think of Indonesia and a travel show reel may start to play for you&amp;mdash;white sand beaches, luxury villas, cheap travel, Balinese massages, temples and spiritual healing, and the sun, lots and lots of sun. But like that one quiet friend we all have, who has so much more to say, Indonesia has so much more to show. There&amp;rsquo;s a lot more to this archipelago of 17,000 incredible islands, and Bali is&amp;nbsp;just one of them!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;When I set out on my trip to Indonesia, the itinerary was clear&amp;mdash;to avoid everything that the popular travel documents and attractive marketing had to show and instead discover all the hidden gems dotted across the islands. I wanted to know the country beyond what it&amp;#39;s quintessentially acknowledged for.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mount Papandayan, West Java&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt='' src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-22t131243238220922011249.jpeg' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I started out by taking a short flight from Bali to Java, an island bestowed with magnificent volcanoes, some of the largest ancient temples, and the most glorious waterfalls on the planet. Could I resist climbing some of these dizzying peaks? Duh, of course not. And my first hike here was no ordinary one&amp;mdash;it was a climb with a view and a peak like no other&amp;mdash;Mount Papandayan in West Java, an active volcano, surrounded me with sulphur pools coloured in hues my eyes couldn&amp;#39;t comprehend and dead forests spookier than the horror movies I&amp;rsquo;ve watched.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mount Bromo and Kawah Ijen, East Java&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-22t131354848220922011403.jpeg' width='500' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Now, given that the country has 150 volcanoes, wouldn&amp;rsquo;t climbing just one be, well, trivial? I had to climb some more, and I did two&amp;mdash;Mt. Bromo and Kawa Ijen. They were both sunrise hikes, and one of the biggest takeaway from them was never to take sleep for granted! But that in itself made the hikes all the more special. The journey from Malang in East Java, all the way to the base of Mount Bromo, started as early in the day as early goes, and as the sun came up&amp;mdash;the sky changing colours from purple, to pink, to a bright orange, a blanket of clouds surrounding the Bromo Crater&amp;mdash;made Mount Bromo a sight to behold. And if that wasn&amp;rsquo;t enough, we hiked up the crater until we were standing ON the edge of a volcano puffing smoke. This was a geography lesson I&amp;rsquo;ll never forget. Our planet is truly diverse and some landscapes can challenge our wildest imaginations!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt='' src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-22t131612322220922011623.jpeg' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;After another sleepless night, I took a bus to Banyuwangi, where I embarked on my next trek, this time to witness the sun rise above the most toxic lake in the world. Another 2am wake up call, and we were equipped with headlamps, gas masks, and a childlike excitement. Innumerable shooting stars kept us company as we made our way down to witness the &amp;ldquo;blue flame&amp;rdquo;, a natural wonder only found in Indonesia, Ethiopia, and Iceland. But Kawah Ijen is beyond a tourist destination, you will find yourself surrounded by sulphur miners walking up and down the crater, carrying over 90 Kgs of cooled sulphur rocks. This is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world given the health risks involved. I would recommend leaving the sulphur miners a tip when you&amp;rsquo;re there. The hike ended with the sun spilling over the lake, which happens to be one of the most beautiful lakes I&amp;rsquo;ve ever seen. The aqua blue is hypnotising, and, I can assure you, it&amp;rsquo;s nothing like you&amp;rsquo;d have ever seen before!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If the plan was to climb Indonesia&amp;rsquo;s peaks, boy, did the country fulfill my appetite.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Komodo Islands, Flores&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-22t131445175220922011448.jpeg' width='500' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The next on my bucket list was Flores, an hours flight away from Bali. But this time I decided to do it differently&amp;mdash;instead of staying on land, I spent two days on a boat! This one was a far ride, all to witness Savannah and climb the rusty volcanic hills. The Padar Hill viewpoint allows you to witness a view of three unique beaches from atop&amp;mdash;black, white and PINK! The pink beach is one of nature&amp;rsquo;s rare marvels and snorkelling with turtles there just adds to the charm. However, our last stop on the boat left me in complete awe of nature. We sailed to Komodo Island, which is home to more than 4,000 Komodo dragons, the largest lizards on earth. These fierce creatures are only found in Indonesia and, if you get lucky, you might spot some dragons lazing around the jungle, like I did!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;I tried to see a lot of Indonesia, trying to encapsulate as much as I could beyond Bali. And it only proved to be one of the best times I&amp;#39;ve had. It&amp;#39;s always fun to travel mainstream and touch upon places people talk of, but often we need a new change, an all-new discovery. I wanted the adventure and newness of unturned stones. From spending a day at Komodo Islands, swimming with the turtles and laying on the pink beach, to travelling and hiking up Kawah Ijen, and feeling the sulphur down my nose as I reached the most toxic yet beautiful lake on earth&amp;mdash;I ingrained each part of Indonesia in me. Bali in itself was congenial, but I&amp;#39;m so glad I took the leap of faith and explored so much of the country. It taught me the beauty of staying off beat and at the same time the life and liveliness in staying mainstream.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The thrill of travel that goes beyond an Instagram post is what I always seek, and I got exactly that in Indonesia.&lt;br /&gt;
&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

Beyond Bali—The Indonesia that is not on postcards and Instagram reels

How I hiked active volcanos and met the largest lizard in the world on my solo travel to Indonesia

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&lt;p&gt;This is my third time travelling through the Indian subcontinent and one cannot deny the fact that this cuisine has an intriguing and almost appetising way to make vegetables taste so complex and delicious! When you visit villages and farms, you quickly become aware of the fact that over consumption doesn&rsquo;t exist here&ndash;the farmers know the value of food and its importance to nourish and bring people together. One can&rsquo;t deny that India has strong culinary traditions and its rich food philosophies have always fascinated me.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/33230922024051.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Chef Orlando at the Araku Valley trail&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;My experience at Araku was similar&ndash;it left me confused and frustrated, but in a good way. So many of the practices in the valley should be part of the existing food system because there&rsquo;s always room for improvement. The possibilities at the valley are endless&ndash;and open up a new way of existing as a human being. This is why I love ARAKU Coffee&rsquo;s&amp;nbsp;commitment to profit to farmers, quality coffee and combining organic practices for regenerative agriculture. And that's one of the reasons&amp;nbsp;I&amp;nbsp;teamed up with chef Rahul Sharma and chief advisor of ARAKU, Aditi Dugar for this, and for hosting an unconventionally-plated dinner at their caf&eacute; in Bangalore that's happpening tonight.Creating a culture around this train of thought is the perfect way to positively affect the environment as well as explore the potential of single-ingredient deliciousness.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/14230922024132.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Sun gold tomatoes with fresh raspberries, tomato water, and tomato skin oil at Amass&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It&rsquo;s the same thought process I follow at Amass&ndash;we pay the highest respect to the ingredient. The food at the restaurant is created in the moment and is ever-changing. The quest is never for that perfectly shaped vegetable, it&rsquo;s always what we can do with stems of kale or the miso we can make from leftover lemon skins. There is no such thing as a byproduct when cooking&ndash;there are only more products to create with. To me real value is measured by the potential for deliciousness, to show people how everyday things that they view as having little or no value can be so much more.&lt;br&gt;
At Amass, we strive for zero food waste, composting, recycling, reducing single-use plastics, tracking our greenhouse gas emissions, and donating 1% of the menu price to regenerative agriculture. The on-site garden at Amass is the soul of the restaurant&ndash;it houses more than 80 different varieties of plants, including leafy vegetables, berries, herbs, and flowers, which appear on our menu daily. It&rsquo;s a constant inspiration for dishes and beverages to come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/43230922031034.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Chef Orlando at Amass&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But to me, sustainability also goes beyond the walls of my restaurant. We have a research space called Planter Box that engages with large-scale food production, identifies their by-products, and puts them through processes so they can be integrated back into production. Being a part of the board for a regenerative agriculture program called Nordic Foodprint as well as being on the advisory board for Food Shift 2030&ndash;a European initiative, whose aim is to fix the food system, also bring me closer to my vision.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/24230922030238.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;ARAKU Cafe&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Chef Matthew Orlando has worked at renowned restaurants like Le Bernadin, Per Se, and Noma before he opened Amass in Copenhagen. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;
All images: ARAKU Caf&eacute;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;This is my third time travelling through the Indian subcontinent and one cannot deny the fact that this cuisine has an intriguing and almost appetising way to make vegetables taste so complex and delicious! When you visit villages and farms, you quickly become aware of the fact that over consumption doesn&amp;rsquo;t exist here&amp;ndash;the farmers know the value of food and its importance to nourish and bring people together. One can&amp;rsquo;t deny that India has strong culinary traditions and its rich food philosophies have always fascinated me.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/33230922024051.png' width='340' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Chef Orlando at the Araku Valley trail&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;My experience at Araku was similar&amp;ndash;it left me confused and frustrated, but in a good way. So many of the practices in the valley should be part of the existing food system because there&amp;rsquo;s always room for improvement. The possibilities at the valley are endless&amp;ndash;and open up a new way of existing as a human being. This is why I love ARAKU Coffee&amp;rsquo;s&amp;nbsp;commitment to profit to farmers, quality coffee and combining organic practices for regenerative agriculture. And that&amp;#39;s one of the reasons&amp;nbsp;I&amp;nbsp;teamed up with chef Rahul Sharma and chief advisor of ARAKU, Aditi Dugar for this, and for hosting an unconventionally-plated dinner at their caf&amp;eacute; in Bangalore that&amp;#39;s happpening tonight.Creating a culture around this train of thought is the perfect way to positively affect the environment as well as explore the potential of single-ingredient deliciousness.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/14230922024132.png' width='352' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Sun gold tomatoes with fresh raspberries, tomato water, and tomato skin oil at Amass&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;It&amp;rsquo;s the same thought process I follow at Amass&amp;ndash;we pay the highest respect to the ingredient. The food at the restaurant is created in the moment and is ever-changing. The quest is never for that perfectly shaped vegetable, it&amp;rsquo;s always what we can do with stems of kale or the miso we can make from leftover lemon skins. There is no such thing as a byproduct when cooking&amp;ndash;there are only more products to create with. To me real value is measured by the potential for deliciousness, to show people how everyday things that they view as having little or no value can be so much more.&lt;br /&gt;
At Amass, we strive for zero food waste, composting, recycling, reducing single-use plastics, tracking our greenhouse gas emissions, and donating 1% of the menu price to regenerative agriculture. The on-site garden at Amass is the soul of the restaurant&amp;ndash;it houses more than 80 different varieties of plants, including leafy vegetables, berries, herbs, and flowers, which appear on our menu daily. It&amp;rsquo;s a constant inspiration for dishes and beverages to come.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/43230922031034.png' width='346' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Chef Orlando at Amass&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;But to me, sustainability also goes beyond the walls of my restaurant. We have a research space called Planter Box that engages with large-scale food production, identifies their by-products, and puts them through processes so they can be integrated back into production. Being a part of the board for a regenerative agriculture program called Nordic Foodprint as well as being on the advisory board for Food Shift 2030&amp;ndash;a European initiative, whose aim is to fix the food system, also bring me closer to my vision.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/24230922030238.png' width='351' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;ARAKU Cafe&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Chef Matthew Orlando has worked at renowned restaurants like Le Bernadin, Per Se, and Noma before he opened Amass in Copenhagen. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
All images: ARAKU Caf&amp;eacute;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

One of Copenhagen’s top chefs trails through forests of Andhra Pradesh in search of responsible food solutions

Chef Matthew Orlando of Amass (and formerly Noma) spills the beans on his recent trip to Araku Valley.

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&lt;p&gt;New York has a chic new address that is here to make a mark on the city&rsquo; restaurant scene, and, surprisingly, it has Indian roots. EHV International, the group behind celebrated restaurants Indian Accent and Comorin, has partnered with Markus Glocker, executive chef at Flatiron Hospitality, for their latest offering&mdash;Koloman, their second restaurant in the city after Indian Accent, whose Delhi outpost led by chef Manish Mehrotra has consistently made it to the Asia&rsquo;s Best Restaurant list for the past eight years. Comorin, on the other hand, debuted on the list this year and is known to have one of the finest bars in the country. Now, all eyes are on the vibrant new French restaurant.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Admire the Secessionist-inspired interiors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The restaurant&rsquo;s name is a nod to Koloman Moser, the artist who was influential in the Vienna Secession movement and shaped the design and culture of the era. The secessionist inspiration has trickled down into the restaurant&rsquo;s interiors&mdash;think off-black and cream tiles, graphic wallpapers, and black iron work. The design is a collaboration between London-based Russell Sage Studio and Rishiv Khattar, who has also worked on Gurugram&rsquo;s Comorin. Tapping into the style of grand European caf&eacute;s, it has a relaxed vibe with bright interiors.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/23200922043349.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tuck into the less-is-more menu&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For chef Glocker, former owner and chef at James Beard award-winning restaurant B&acirc;tard, cooking is all about simplicity, which is reflected in Koloman&rsquo;s menu. The dishes, that bring together France and Austria, are stripped back and instead, all the focus is put on the produce&ndash;dig into celery root tartare and a chilled sweet corn soup with cured scallops. And yes, classics like schnitzel (which is served alongside lingonberries and sea buckthorn) and cheese souffl&eacute; find a place on the table too. The bar has Austrian Katja Scharnagl, Koloman's beverage director and former chef sommelier at Le Bernardin, at the helm.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/13200922043506.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leave room for the desserts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have a sweet tooth, round off your meal with desserts by Emiko Chisholm, who was previously at the popular Balthazar. The sweet section, like the rest of the menu, highlights the freshness of fruits through beloved French and Austrian treats&ndash;Viennese apple strudel, and the peach and raspberry charlotte both sound delectable. And if you&rsquo;re feeling adventurous, the duck egg cr&egrave;me br&ucirc;l&eacute;e with caramelized pineapple and mint should be right up your alley.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Where: 16 West 29th Street, New York City&lt;br&gt;
When: Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm-11pm. For now, the restaurant is only open for dinner, the breakfast and lunch service will follow post November.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All images: Koloman&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;New York has a chic new address that is here to make a mark on the city&amp;rsquo; restaurant scene, and, surprisingly, it has Indian roots. EHV International, the group behind celebrated restaurants Indian Accent and Comorin, has partnered with Markus Glocker, executive chef at Flatiron Hospitality, for their latest offering&amp;mdash;Koloman, their second restaurant in the city after Indian Accent, whose Delhi outpost led by chef Manish Mehrotra has consistently made it to the Asia&amp;rsquo;s Best Restaurant list for the past eight years. Comorin, on the other hand, debuted on the list this year and is known to have one of the finest bars in the country. Now, all eyes are on the vibrant new French restaurant.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Admire the Secessionist-inspired interiors&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The restaurant&amp;rsquo;s name is a nod to Koloman Moser, the artist who was influential in the Vienna Secession movement and shaped the design and culture of the era. The secessionist inspiration has trickled down into the restaurant&amp;rsquo;s interiors&amp;mdash;think off-black and cream tiles, graphic wallpapers, and black iron work. The design is a collaboration between London-based Russell Sage Studio and Rishiv Khattar, who has also worked on Gurugram&amp;rsquo;s Comorin. Tapping into the style of grand European caf&amp;eacute;s, it has a relaxed vibe with bright interiors.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/23200922043349.png' width='369' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tuck into the less-is-more menu&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;For chef Glocker, former owner and chef at James Beard award-winning restaurant B&amp;acirc;tard, cooking is all about simplicity, which is reflected in Koloman&amp;rsquo;s menu. The dishes, that bring together France and Austria, are stripped back and instead, all the focus is put on the produce&amp;ndash;dig into celery root tartare and a chilled sweet corn soup with cured scallops. And yes, classics like schnitzel (which is served alongside lingonberries and sea buckthorn) and cheese souffl&amp;eacute; find a place on the table too. The bar has Austrian Katja Scharnagl, Koloman&amp;#39;s beverage director and former chef sommelier at Le Bernardin, at the helm.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/13200922043506.png' width='380' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leave room for the desserts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If you have a sweet tooth, round off your meal with desserts by Emiko Chisholm, who was previously at the popular Balthazar. The sweet section, like the rest of the menu, highlights the freshness of fruits through beloved French and Austrian treats&amp;ndash;Viennese apple strudel, and the peach and raspberry charlotte both sound delectable. And if you&amp;rsquo;re feeling adventurous, the duck egg cr&amp;egrave;me br&amp;ucirc;l&amp;eacute;e with caramelized pineapple and mint should be right up your alley.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Where: 16 West 29th Street, New York City&lt;br /&gt;
When: Tuesday to Sunday, 5pm-11pm. For now, the restaurant is only open for dinner, the breakfast and lunch service will follow post November.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;All images: Koloman&lt;/p&gt;

What happens when a James Beard award-winning chef teams up with the group behind Delhi’s hottest restaurants?

From the folks behind Indian Accent and Comorin comes a vibrant French offering in New York–Koloman.

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&lt;p&gt;Flowers in the Indian diet go way back&mdash;roses, hibiscus, banana blossoms, pumpkin, and other regional blooms have featured often on our plates. We make &lt;em&gt;sabjis &lt;/em&gt;with them, steep them into herbal teas, or deep-fry them into fritters. Yet, in recent years, they&rsquo;ve moved out of the shadow of tradition to be embraced in a whole new way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The aesthetic power of flowers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Over the years, edible flowers have shifted to include an aesthetic role in a world where visuals reign supreme. Janki Thackersey, who runs a home bakery called Flour Girl in Mumbai, stumbled upon flowers being used as&amp;nbsp;decoration for cakes on social media. &ldquo;I&rsquo;d seen this trend on Instagram, where a lot of people in the US were putting flowers on cake, but nobody was doing it here. So I thought of using them too, as they&rsquo;re so pretty,&quot; she explains. Today her cakes feature bright seasonal flowers like marigold and roses.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/12200922124050.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Flour Girl Bombay/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A growing appetite for floral additions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The induction of flowers into the culinary mainstream might have started quite a few years back, but their popularity with home cooks has picked up speed only recently. Krishi Cress, an organic farm in Delhi that&amp;nbsp;runs a produce-delivery service, started selling edible flowers to the public in 2018 (they were only catering to hotels and restaurants before that) and have seen&amp;nbsp;the demand skyrocket during, and post&amp;nbsp;the pandemic. Their founder, Achintya Anand elaborates,&amp;nbsp;&ldquo;Flowers are a popular item&mdash;people see them in restaurants and bars when they eat out so they&rsquo;re more aware, and the demand has almost doubled since we started. Borage, cornflower, and pansies are the most popular.&rdquo; When asked ways in which one can incorporate flowers in their diet, Anand goes on to say that the easiest way is to add them in salads. &ldquo;Some people also add it in their home-made pasta sheets,&rdquo; he says. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/22200922124132.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Peach8Melon/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Minal Punjabi, owner of Peach &amp;amp; Melon, a home business selling handmade pasta that she started in April 2020, is one example. Her floral offerings include edible laminated ravioli and tagliatelle using butterfly pea, calendula, nasturtium, and more. She says the audience reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. &ldquo;They have been wowed by the beauty of these ravioli. It's very popular for gifting&amp;nbsp;as it is something very unique. Who needs a bouquet of flowers when you can have a bouquet of pasta?&rdquo; she explains.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Even for Thackersey, people are usually receptive of flowers in their cakes. She says, &ldquo;Since I&rsquo;m known for adding flowers to my cake, people who come to me for cakes are looking for that.&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/42200922124236.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Krishi Cress/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The aesthetics v/s taste debate&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Despite their popularity, most times these flowers are still used purely to make dishes look pretty. Thackersey says &ldquo;I use it only for aesthetics. I don&rsquo;t want or expect anybody to eat them. Even though they&rsquo;re edible, I don&rsquo;t know how people will react to it. Plus flowers have taste, and I don&rsquo;t want that flavour in my cake.&rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In savoury preparations though, they can bring an interesting flavor to the dish. &ldquo;The flowers are mainly added for&amp;nbsp;aesthetic reasons, but they also add to the flavour of the overall dish. For example, a nasturtium adds a pepper-like flavour and cesium has a mustard-like bite,&rdquo; says Punjabi.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Is the trend here to stay?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The concept of using vibrant blooms to make a meal look pretty isn&rsquo;t going anywhere. Thackersey weighs in. &ldquo;I can&rsquo;t say about others, but I will still be doing it, because it&rsquo;s such a fun process. More and more in Bombay have picked up on it over the past few years, so it&rsquo;s surely a growing trend here,&rdquo; Punjabi agrees. &ldquo;I definitely think it has an everlasting appeal.&rdquo;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Lead image: Peach8Melon/Instagram&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Flowers in the Indian diet go way back&amp;mdash;roses, hibiscus, banana blossoms, pumpkin, and other regional blooms have featured often on our plates. We make &lt;em&gt;sabjis &lt;/em&gt;with them, steep them into herbal teas, or deep-fry them into fritters. Yet, in recent years, they&amp;rsquo;ve moved out of the shadow of tradition to be embraced in a whole new way.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The aesthetic power of flowers&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Over the years, edible flowers have shifted to include an aesthetic role in a world where visuals reign supreme. Janki Thackersey, who runs a home bakery called Flour Girl in Mumbai, stumbled upon flowers being used as&amp;nbsp;decoration for cakes on social media. &amp;ldquo;I&amp;rsquo;d seen this trend on Instagram, where a lot of people in the US were putting flowers on cake, but nobody was doing it here. So I thought of using them too, as they&amp;rsquo;re so pretty,&amp;quot; she explains. Today her cakes feature bright seasonal flowers like marigold and roses.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/12200922124050.png' width='331' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Flour Girl Bombay/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A growing appetite for floral additions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The induction of flowers into the culinary mainstream might have started quite a few years back, but their popularity with home cooks has picked up speed only recently. Krishi Cress, an organic farm in Delhi that&amp;nbsp;runs a produce-delivery service, started selling edible flowers to the public in 2018 (they were only catering to hotels and restaurants before that) and have seen&amp;nbsp;the demand skyrocket during, and post&amp;nbsp;the pandemic. Their founder, Achintya Anand elaborates,&amp;nbsp;&amp;ldquo;Flowers are a popular item&amp;mdash;people see them in restaurants and bars when they eat out so they&amp;rsquo;re more aware, and the demand has almost doubled since we started. Borage, cornflower, and pansies are the most popular.&amp;rdquo; When asked ways in which one can incorporate flowers in their diet, Anand goes on to say that the easiest way is to add them in salads. &amp;ldquo;Some people also add it in their home-made pasta sheets,&amp;rdquo; he says. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/22200922124132.png' width='346' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Peach8Melon/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Minal Punjabi, owner of Peach &amp;amp; Melon, a home business selling handmade pasta that she started in April 2020, is one example. Her floral offerings include edible laminated ravioli and tagliatelle using butterfly pea, calendula, nasturtium, and more. She says the audience reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. &amp;ldquo;They have been wowed by the beauty of these ravioli. It&amp;#39;s very popular for gifting&amp;nbsp;as it is something very unique. Who needs a bouquet of flowers when you can have a bouquet of pasta?&amp;rdquo; she explains.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Even for Thackersey, people are usually receptive of flowers in their cakes. She says, &amp;ldquo;Since I&amp;rsquo;m known for adding flowers to my cake, people who come to me for cakes are looking for that.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/42200922124236.png' width='347' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Krishi Cress/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The aesthetics v/s taste debate&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Despite their popularity, most times these flowers are still used purely to make dishes look pretty. Thackersey says &amp;ldquo;I use it only for aesthetics. I don&amp;rsquo;t want or expect anybody to eat them. Even though they&amp;rsquo;re edible, I don&amp;rsquo;t know how people will react to it. Plus flowers have taste, and I don&amp;rsquo;t want that flavour in my cake.&amp;rdquo;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In savoury preparations though, they can bring an interesting flavor to the dish. &amp;ldquo;The flowers are mainly added for&amp;nbsp;aesthetic reasons, but they also add to the flavour of the overall dish. For example, a nasturtium adds a pepper-like flavour and cesium has a mustard-like bite,&amp;rdquo; says Punjabi.&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Is the trend here to stay?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The concept of using vibrant blooms to make a meal look pretty isn&amp;rsquo;t going anywhere. Thackersey weighs in. &amp;ldquo;I can&amp;rsquo;t say about others, but I will still be doing it, because it&amp;rsquo;s such a fun process. More and more in Bombay have picked up on it over the past few years, so it&amp;rsquo;s surely a growing trend here,&amp;rdquo; Punjabi agrees. &amp;ldquo;I definitely think it has an everlasting appeal.&amp;rdquo;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Lead image: Peach8Melon/Instagram&lt;/p&gt;

How the trend of flowers in food continues to bloom

From sweet to savoury, blossoms are still making their way into our dishes.

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&lt;p&gt;The Indian coffee movement has been on the rise for nearly half a decade. Not only have the Indian consumers learnt how to tell the difference between their bullet proof and chemax, medium and dark roast, they are also appreciating coffee produced on Indian estates now&amp;nbsp;more than ever. If you are a coffee connoisseur who loves their cuppa and wishes to wake up on a plantation that promises a bean-to-cup experience, these coffee-driven hotel stays are just the place to be.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Serai, Chikmagalur&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/21190922064305.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Serai&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;About 30km from the highest peak in Karnataka, Mullayanagiri, this resort is situated around dense coffee plantations. Chikamanglur is home to one of the earliest coffee plantations in India, with the coffee in this region being quite superior and nuanced. It&rsquo;s a perfect short weekend getaway from Bangalore and a picturesque long weekend for others travelling from afar. Besides luxury, single, and two-tiered villa accommodations, they also have a functional spa and varied dining experiences, like a meal in the forest. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Evolve Back, Coorg&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/31190922064336.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Evolve Back&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Infinity and private pool villa-fitted bungalows make this luxury resort in Coorg a must stay. While some pay homage to Kodava-style wooden architecture, some provide endless views of coffee and spice plantations surrounding the property. Besides luxury stays, the resort also houses a coffee museum to take you through the history of coffee cultivation and its journey from seed to cup, traditional coracle rides that are used by local fishermen, birdwatching, and gourmet Coorgi meals. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Halli Berry, Chikmagalur and Coorg&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/11190922064403.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Halli Berry&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With two properties, Halli Berri, a homegrown coffee label offers quaint cottage stays with &ldquo;responsible luxury bed and breakfast&rdquo;. One of their properties is situated in Baba Budan Hills and fitted with antique furniture, decorated with a blend of English country, Japanese Zen, and Athangudi style interior, while the other is set in Chembabelur, a family home that&rsquo;s now the brand&rsquo;s main robusta plantation. Halli Berri has a thorough culinary programme that features dishes such as bitter orange rind cheesecake made with oranges from their farms, tender bamboo shoot and fenugreek seed mango curry, plus,&amp;nbsp;chicken curry with crushed bella (jaggery) and spices from their plant nursery. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Woodway Estate, Chikamagalur&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/51190922064449.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Woodway Estate&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;A quick 15-minute ride from the town of Chikamagalur, Woodway Estates are bungalows built in the 1900 by the British. They are housed around coffee bushes, on a high altitude that is blessed with great weather throughout the year. While at the bungalow, you can experience luxury accommodation, Malenadu cuisine meals made from local and seasonal produce and the area around offers many routes for trekking and cycling enthusiasts. The estate produces its own jams and pickles made from homegrown citrus, freshly-brewed, single origin, Arabica coffee.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Tamara, Coorg&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div&gt;
&lt;figure class=&quot;image&quot;&gt;&lt;amp-img src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/41190922064521.png&quot; alt=&quot;&quot; height=&quot;425&quot; width=&quot;650&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot; heights=&quot;(min-width:500px) 200px, 80%&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: The Tamara&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Walks through the neighboring peppercorn, cardamom and coffee plantations are routine for guests at the Tamara. One of the earliest properties to offer a stay around lush coffee farms, the Tamara is ideal for those who take their bean seriously. Besides plantation walks, they also offer guided bird watching tours, yoga sessions, forest therapy, and more.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Lead image: Halli Berry, Chikmaglur&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The Indian coffee movement has been on the rise for nearly half a decade. Not only have the Indian consumers learnt how to tell the difference between their bullet proof and chemax, medium and dark roast, they are also appreciating coffee produced on Indian estates now&amp;nbsp;more than ever. If you are a coffee connoisseur who loves their cuppa and wishes to wake up on a plantation that promises a bean-to-cup experience, these coffee-driven hotel stays are just the place to be.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Serai, Chikmagalur&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/21190922064305.png' width='376' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Serai&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;About 30km from the highest peak in Karnataka, Mullayanagiri, this resort is situated around dense coffee plantations. Chikamanglur is home to one of the earliest coffee plantations in India, with the coffee in this region being quite superior and nuanced. It&amp;rsquo;s a perfect short weekend getaway from Bangalore and a picturesque long weekend for others travelling from afar. Besides luxury, single, and two-tiered villa accommodations, they also have a functional spa and varied dining experiences, like a meal in the forest. &amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Evolve Back, Coorg&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/31190922064336.png' width='391' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Evolve Back&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Infinity and private pool villa-fitted bungalows make this luxury resort in Coorg a must stay. While some pay homage to Kodava-style wooden architecture, some provide endless views of coffee and spice plantations surrounding the property. Besides luxury stays, the resort also houses a coffee museum to take you through the history of coffee cultivation and its journey from seed to cup, traditional coracle rides that are used by local fishermen, birdwatching, and gourmet Coorgi meals. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Halli Berry, Chikmagalur and Coorg&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/11190922064403.png' width='374' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Halli Berry&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With two properties, Halli Berri, a homegrown coffee label offers quaint cottage stays with &amp;ldquo;responsible luxury bed and breakfast&amp;rdquo;. One of their properties is situated in Baba Budan Hills and fitted with antique furniture, decorated with a blend of English country, Japanese Zen, and Athangudi style interior, while the other is set in Chembabelur, a family home that&amp;rsquo;s now the brand&amp;rsquo;s main robusta plantation. Halli Berri has a thorough culinary programme that features dishes such as bitter orange rind cheesecake made with oranges from their farms, tender bamboo shoot and fenugreek seed mango curry, plus,&amp;nbsp;chicken curry with crushed bella (jaggery) and spices from their plant nursery. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Woodway Estate, Chikamagalur&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/51190922064449.png' width='360' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Woodway Estate&lt;/figcaption&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;A quick 15-minute ride from the town of Chikamagalur, Woodway Estates are bungalows built in the 1900 by the British. They are housed around coffee bushes, on a high altitude that is blessed with great weather throughout the year. While at the bungalow, you can experience luxury accommodation, Malenadu cuisine meals made from local and seasonal produce and the area around offers many routes for trekking and cycling enthusiasts. The estate produces its own jams and pickles made from homegrown citrus, freshly-brewed, single origin, Arabica coffee.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Tamara, Coorg&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Walks through the neighboring peppercorn, cardamom and coffee plantations are routine for guests at the Tamara. One of the earliest properties to offer a stay around lush coffee farms, the Tamara is ideal for those who take their bean seriously. Besides plantation walks, they also offer guided bird watching tours, yoga sessions, forest therapy, and more.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Lead image: Halli Berry, Chikmaglur&lt;/p&gt;

If you are a coffee lover, these are the places you need to be

From Chikamangalur to Coorg, we've got you covered!

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&lt;p&gt;Were you thinking you need to save up for months if not years and burn a hole in your pocket to pay for that luxury cruise experience abroad? Well, there's good news&mdash;with luxury cruises in India picking up, the dream just became a lot more accessible. Not only do you get the peace and tranquility of the seas, you are also served a side of scrumptious meals&amp;nbsp;and entertainment activities.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;And if you're convinced about&amp;nbsp;planning&amp;nbsp;that&amp;nbsp;memorable trip amidst the waters of India, here are&amp;nbsp;five fantastic luxury cruises to pick from. Hop on board!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunderbans Luxury Cruise&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;figcaption&gt;image: Holiday Moods&lt;/figcaption&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;This cruise is all about nature as you experience the diverse flora and fauna of the world&rsquo;s largest Royal Bengal tiger reserve. Along with a visit to&amp;nbsp;the tiger sanctuary, you can sail through the mangroves, and visit the local villages and interact with the villagers. As far as the cruise is concerned, the place has got all the facilities you could possibly imagine&mdash;luxury rooms, a gym, an ayurveda treatment centre (do not miss this), and a library stocked with some great reads. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Oberoi M.V.Vrinda, Kerala&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Looking for a cruise in God&rsquo;s Own Country? You won&rsquo;t find any place better than the Oberoi M.V. Vrinda. The stunning scenery of the Vembanad Lake and Alleppey (The Venice of the East) backwaters are all set to welcome you. Their 24/7 hospitality services are top-notch as you enjoy their fully furnished deluxe cabins that come with their in-house entertainment system. Those looking to relish some lip-smacking Kerala cuisine won&rsquo;t be disappointed. And that&rsquo;s not all, you&rsquo;ll also get to enjoy some thrilling cultural performances and events on board.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;M.V Kavaratti&mdash;Lakshadweep Island Cruise&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;If taking a deep dive,&amp;nbsp;watching the corals down below, and snorkeling are on your mind, things don&rsquo;t get any better than a voyage to the Lakshwadeep Islands on the M.V Kavaratti. Things are certainly larger than life inside this ship that boasts of a 100-seater dining hall, 100 deluxe berths, and 70 first-class berths, along with a world-class caf&eacute;, gym, recreation room, pool, and a private helipad. Like we mentioned, you can be your adventurous best as you explore the waters on a jet-ski or water scooter as well as do some turtle walking and bird watching. There will also be ample moments to stop by the islands and interact with the locals and experience their culture and lifestyle. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Costa Victoria, Mumbai to Cochin&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;With a capacity of more than 2,000 passengers and a large range of world-class amenities, it&rsquo;s no surprise that Costa Victoria, one of the best cruises in the country, makes this list. Sailing from Mumbai to Cochin offers one the chance to view the beauty of the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. As for the interiors, the four restaurants and four bars serve a wide range of F&amp;amp;Bs as you shake a leg and hit the dance floor in the disco or try your luck at the casino. It&rsquo;s relaxation and entertainment guaranteed on this trip. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cordelia Cruises, Kochi-Lakshwadeep-Mumbai&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;With a casino, broadway-themed theatres with performances from world-class musicians, comics and dancers, disco, fine dine restaurants, bars, a fitness center, a swimming pool and much more, dream sea-cations certainly don&rsquo;t get any better than this. Be it the sun-kissed photographs that you take on deck, or the delectable range of cuisines, you&rsquo;re sure to make a host of everlasting memories on this voyage that spells luxury out loud.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Bon Voyage!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Feature image: yatratourism&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Were you thinking you need to save up for months if not years and burn a hole in your pocket to pay for that luxury cruise experience abroad? Well, there&amp;#39;s good news&amp;mdash;with luxury cruises in India picking up, the dream just became a lot more accessible. Not only do you get the peace and tranquility of the seas, you are also served a side of scrumptious meals&amp;nbsp;and entertainment activities.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;And if you&amp;#39;re convinced about&amp;nbsp;planning&amp;nbsp;that&amp;nbsp;memorable trip amidst the waters of India, here are&amp;nbsp;five fantastic luxury cruises to pick from. Hop on board!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sunderbans Luxury Cruise&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;figcaption&gt;image: Holiday Moods&lt;/figcaption&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;This cruise is all about nature as you experience the diverse flora and fauna of the world&amp;rsquo;s largest Royal Bengal tiger reserve. Along with a visit to&amp;nbsp;the tiger sanctuary, you can sail through the mangroves, and visit the local villages and interact with the villagers. As far as the cruise is concerned, the place has got all the facilities you could possibly imagine&amp;mdash;luxury rooms, a gym, an ayurveda treatment centre (do not miss this), and a library stocked with some great reads. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Oberoi M.V.Vrinda, Kerala&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt='' src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-19t132215264190922061337.jpeg' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Looking for a cruise in God&amp;rsquo;s Own Country? You won&amp;rsquo;t find any place better than the Oberoi M.V. Vrinda. The stunning scenery of the Vembanad Lake and Alleppey (The Venice of the East) backwaters are all set to welcome you. Their 24/7 hospitality services are top-notch as you enjoy their fully furnished deluxe cabins that come with their in-house entertainment system. Those looking to relish some lip-smacking Kerala cuisine won&amp;rsquo;t be disappointed. And that&amp;rsquo;s not all, you&amp;rsquo;ll also get to enjoy some thrilling cultural performances and events on board.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;M.V Kavaratti&amp;mdash;Lakshadweep Island Cruise&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-20t084946001200922085041.jpeg' width='500' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;If taking a deep dive,&amp;nbsp;watching the corals down below, and snorkeling are on your mind, things don&amp;rsquo;t get any better than a voyage to the Lakshwadeep Islands on the M.V Kavaratti. Things are certainly larger than life inside this ship that boasts of a 100-seater dining hall, 100 deluxe berths, and 70 first-class berths, along with a world-class caf&amp;eacute;, gym, recreation room, pool, and a private helipad. Like we mentioned, you can be your adventurous best as you explore the waters on a jet-ski or water scooter as well as do some turtle walking and bird watching. There will also be ample moments to stop by the islands and interact with the locals and experience their culture and lifestyle. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Costa Victoria, Mumbai to Cochin&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-19t133616182190922061503.jpeg' width='700' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;With a capacity of more than 2,000 passengers and a large range of world-class amenities, it&amp;rsquo;s no surprise that Costa Victoria, one of the best cruises in the country, makes this list. Sailing from Mumbai to Cochin offers one the chance to view the beauty of the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. As for the interiors, the four restaurants and four bars serve a wide range of F&amp;amp;Bs as you shake a leg and hit the dance floor in the disco or try your luck at the casino. It&amp;rsquo;s relaxation and entertainment guaranteed on this trip. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cordelia Cruises, Kochi-Lakshwadeep-Mumbai&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;With a casino, broadway-themed theatres with performances from world-class musicians, comics and dancers, disco, fine dine restaurants, bars, a fitness center, a swimming pool and much more, dream sea-cations certainly don&amp;rsquo;t get any better than this. Be it the sun-kissed photographs that you take on deck, or the delectable range of cuisines, you&amp;rsquo;re sure to make a host of everlasting memories on this voyage that spells luxury out loud.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Bon Voyage!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;br /&gt;
Feature image: yatratourism&lt;/p&gt;

Choose from these 5 luxury cruises in India for a smooth sailing experience

Tired of living on land? Take a vacation on the high seas.

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&lt;p&gt;If you&rsquo;re thinking capsule hotels, or pod hotels as they are more popularly known, are a foreign, far-fetched concept, you&rsquo;re in for a shock. Known for their small bed-sized rooms designed in peculiar styles, capsule hotels are here to reinvent how you spend your vacations in India. How are these different from a normal hotel, you may ask? They help maximise limited space at one fifth the cost.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;And no&hellip;this doesn&rsquo;t mean they aren&rsquo;t spacious! Capsule hotels are applauded for their efficient use of the available area that includes&amp;nbsp;common baths, lounges, and all other utilitarian essentials. In fact, the latest capsule hotels are not only equipped with sauna facilities, but also theatre rooms,&amp;nbsp;comics and&amp;nbsp;magazines.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;To help you start your pod journey, Bazaar India brings you a list of six of the best capsule hotels in India.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Aventura, Ooty&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;An ode to the magical city with their O-shaped pods, Aventura gives you a hotel experience in India like no other. Located amongst the rich and lush forests of Ooty, you can experience nature in its truest form, and create joyous, momentous memories&mdash;picturesque sunsets, cool breeze, a warm cup of tea, and you!&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Qubestay Airport Capsule Hotel &amp;amp; Hostel, Mumbai&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;An easy distance from the renowned Sanjay Gandhi National Park and the majestic Juhu Beach, Qubestay pods soak up all the good that Mumbai is teeming with. Offering accommodation with a restaurant, free private parking, a garden, free WiFi, 24-hour front desk, and room service for guests, Qubestay is the place to be the next time you visit Maharashtra&rsquo;s shining jewel.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Snooze At My Space, Delhi Airport&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Yes, the pods are as cool as the name! With bright and funky beds, an oval mirror, a reading table, and several artistic accessories, SAMS is an initiative of the IGI Airport in Delhi. It can often get tiring between flights, and we all know that airport lobbies are certainly no place to rest, so SAMS is here for just that. Relax before you hop on board for your next adventure, right here at the airport. The IGI Airport website offers details on how you can book these pods.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Urban Pod, Mumbai&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The flagbearer of capsule hotels in India, Urban Pod is another feather in Mumbai&rsquo;s capsule cap. Locked and loaded with endless amenities such as a TV, power sockets, mirror, AC, a personal locker, and hangers, Urban Pod is the connoisseur of pod hotels in the country. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hotel Astropods Airport, Mumbai&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The purple light inside an Astropod gives you the feeling of starring in Hollywood&rsquo;s next big sci-fi. And that is only scratching the surface of this immaculate pod hotel. Pocket-friendly, Astropods are packed&amp;nbsp;with modern conveniences like high-speed Wifi, AC, comfortable bedding, and 24-hour power backup&mdash;perfect for a transit traveller.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IRCTC Pods, Mumbai&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Gone are the days of train travelling being a hot, chaotic mess. IRCTC pods situated at the Mumbai Central Station have ensured that. Bookable at an hourly basis, these pods offer the motherload of comfortable and stress-free travel. At a train station and worried about safety? Well, don&rsquo;t be! IRCTC pods allow key-card access and have CCTV surveillance options, that will satisfy all your security concerns.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;A string of new restaurants have opened their doors to diners recently, and we&rsquo;ve made the decision of where to dine easier for you with our curated list. From festive menus to exciting places to eat&amp;nbsp;across Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore, it&rsquo;s never been a better time to step out for a meal.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mumbai&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Project Hum&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Farm-to-table gets a fast-casual makeover at Bandra&rsquo;s latest Project Hum. With an aim to democratize menus and to bring farmers who grow our food to the forefront, the restaurant works with a network of farmers across various states to source its ingredients&amp;nbsp;and puts them in the spotlight through their &lsquo;farmer of the month&rsquo; features. The emphasis is on healthy dishes and locally-sourced ingredients&mdash;think wraps, sandwiches, bowl meals, and more.&lt;br&gt;
Where: Shop no.s 16 and 17, Gasper Enclave, Pali Hill, Bandra (W).&lt;br&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, 11am-11pm&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Love Crummbs by The Lovefools&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Chef Sarita Pereira, the brainchild behind the restaurant The Lovefools, has recently collaborated with chef Aniket Sawant to open a new bakery that features unique takes on classics like Kerala beef chilli fry Danish, Kashmiri brioche naan, and soft Japanese buns. Got a sweet tooth? Indulge in their pillowy brioche buns that are stuffed with rich chocolate ganache or fruity raspberry cr&egrave;me pat.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
Where: 14/C Boran road, Ranwar, Bandra (W), Mumbai&lt;br&gt;
When: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-9pm&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Si Nonna&rsquo;s&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Riding on sourdough&rsquo;s immense popularity, Si Nonna&rsquo;s at Kamala Mills is the city&rsquo;s newest pizza place. The pizzas are done in the traditional Neopolitan way&mdash;the dough is fermented for 24 hours for the characteristic lightness. Apart from the signature pies, try their airy focaccias that feature a variety of toppings and the deep-fried croquettes that have gooey, cheesy insides.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
Where: Shop 12, 13, Kamala Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai&lt;br&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, noon-12am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ditas&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Ditas, having made a mark with the Delhi crowd, has now opened its doors in Mumbai. The popular resto-bar, with chef Ravi Ranjan leading in the kitchen, brings together food from all over the world in a fun menu&mdash;you&rsquo;ll spot dishes inspired by Spanish, Mediterranean, and pan-Asian flavours. The bar menu too, finds its roots in cities across the globe. Sip on creative drinks like lavender love, a heady mix of vodka, lavender and cranberry air, the spicy el patron made with tequila, jalapeno, pineapple and coriander, and the havana moon made with white and dark rum, along with guave and lime.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
Where: Ditas, World Crest ground floor, Lodha, 402, Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai&lt;br&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, noon-1:30am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ekaa&mdash;new menu&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Curated by chef Niyati Rao, Ekaa has a refreshing new tasting menu inspired by the season. You&rsquo;re in for a delicious surprise (the menu is presented directed instead of being printed) with each dish on the 10-course menu taking inspiration from interesting seasonal ingredients like Indian Himalayan rainbow trout, fermented bamboo shoots, axone (fermented soybeans from Nagaland), among others. Don&rsquo;t forget to make a reservation before you head to the restaurant.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
Where: Kitab Mahal, 1st floor, D Sukhadwala&amp;nbsp;road, Azad Maidan, Fort, Mumbai&lt;br&gt;
When: Tuesday to Sunday, 12:30pm-3:30pm, 7pm-12am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CinCin X Aaraku&mdash;new menu&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;CinCin has joined hands with coffee brand Araku, to introduce an exclusive roast and a coffee menu. Coffee fiends will enjoy the specialty coffee drinks like barbajada, which is a hot Milanese frothy drink, cold brew spritz, and the chocolate shakerato, among others. Pair your cuppa joe with a menu that features small bites like Italian-style savoury doughnuts, flatbreads, and chickpea fritters.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
Where: Raheja Towers, near Dena Bank, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East&lt;br&gt;
When: Food pairing menu available from 4:00pm-7:00pm&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Seeds of Life&mdash;new menu&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Seeds of Life has introduced a brand new menu that features healthy alternatives for your everyday cravings. Choose from wholesome options like harvest sandwich with avocado and saut&eacute;ed vegetables, truffle edamame fried rice, and a green Thai curry bowl packed with veggies and tofu.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
Where: Seeds of Life, Bandra and Juhu&lt;br&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, 11am-11pm&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pune&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Butter Bar and Kitchen&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Experience your bohemian-themed mood board in real life with Pune&rsquo;s latest restaurant offering&mdash;Butter Bar and Kitchen. Done up in muted tones of dusty pink and beige, with pops of greenery, the restaurant has both an indoor and al fresco dining space that can seat up to 180. The cocktails are all inspired by different art forms&mdash;from theatre and dance to photography and painting. Take your pick from drinks like barrel-aged floral tequila and elderflower gin with a berry sorbet that don&rsquo;t shy away from using bold techniques such as butter-washing and sous vide infusion. Non-alcoholic drinkers should give the choco melon a try, which is a mix of watermelon, white chocolate, and rose. Grab your favourites from their snackable menu that is a m&eacute;lange of Asian and European dishes like zucchini fries, truffled edamame risotto bowls, and flamed pimento hummus.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
Where: Vasudha V-18, unit R-1, ground floor, Balewadi high street, Pune&lt;br&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, noon-1:30am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cobbler and Crew&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The brand-new cocktail spot in Pune is all about the shining a light on craft tipples&mdash;the small but mighty has 12 eclectic cocktails that are made using locally-sourced ingredients and dishes, like &lt;em&gt;thecha&lt;/em&gt;, Kolhapuri chillies, and more. The snack situation is sorted too, with dishes like sourdough tartines, khachapuri, and jackfruit doughnuts.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
Where: Ground floor, Barons Club, opposite Jogger's Park, Palace View Society, Pluto Society, Kalyani Nagar&lt;br&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, noon-1am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Delhi-NCR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BrewDog&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;BrewDog, a Scotland-based multi-national brewery that already has two outposts in Mumbai, is finally in Delhi NCR with the opening of their branch in Gurugram. The Millenium City has a thriving brewery culture, and BrewDog fits right in with its offering of 30 beer draft taps, as well as plenty of cocktails, wines, and spirits&amp;nbsp;options to choose from. Don&rsquo;t give the pub grub a miss&mdash;BrewDog is known for its indulgent burgers and buffalo wings. And if you&rsquo;re in the mood for something healthier, pick one of their salads.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
Where: T1-104 plaza level, One Horizon Centre, DLF phase 5, Gurugram&lt;br&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, noon-2am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Amaltas&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The rise of tapas bars in India is clearly on the rise, and Amaltas is a new addition to the growing list. Applying the tapas concept to Indian dishes, the modern menu puts the spotlight on nibbles, small plates, and snackable breads, and is curated by chef-owner Udit Maheshwari. The restaurant takes its name from the eponymous yellow flowers Delhi is known for, and you&rsquo;ll find a reflection of it in the bright and vibrant interiors.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
Where: M-25, first floor, M-block markert, Greater Kailash 2, New Delhi&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
When: From Monday to Sunday, noon-11pm&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kolkata&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monkey Bar&mdash;new festive menu&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Monkey Bar in Kolkata has added a special all-day small plates menu to join in on the upcoming Durga Pujo celebrations. Called Pujor Adda, it features unique take on classics like kosha mangsho sliders and mochar seekh kebab, made with banana flower and sweet potato. The festive specials will be available from September 23 to October 9, 2022 and are perfect to feast on between festive shopping and &lt;em&gt;pandal &lt;/em&gt;hopping.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
Where: 9th floor, Fort Knox building, 6 Camac street, Kolkata&lt;br&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, noon-12am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bangalore&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Zodiac Bar and Kitchen&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Putting a starry twist to dining out is the new Zodiac Bar and Kitchen, located in Marathahalli, the city&rsquo;s IT hub. The ambiance is heavily inspired by star signs&mdash;the staff all don zodiac-themed uniforms. The al fresco dining space offers a mix of cuisines from Indian to European&mdash;don&rsquo;t miss their chicken risotto, butter chicken pasta, or the quinoa kebabs, and sip on their signature cocktails as you tuck into your meal.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
Where: 42/3, Marathahalli main road, Silver Springs layout, Munnekollal, Bengaluru&lt;br&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, noon-12:30am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Horizon, Sheraton Grand Bangalore&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Got a date coming up? Then you should be making a reservation at Sheraton Grand Bangalore&rsquo;s new pan-Asian restaurant, Horizon. Situated next to the lounge, the premium restaurant offers a perfectly romantic setting and enviable views of the city&rsquo;s skyline. It is rustling up classics from cheung fans (Chinese rice noodle rolls), to sushi, and maki rolls. Pair it with Japanese whiskies and gins from around the globe and you&rsquo;re in for an extraordinary dinner.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
Where: 26/1, Dr. Rajkumar road, Malleswaram, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru&lt;br&gt;
When: Tuesday to Sunday, 6pm-11pm&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Lead image: Monkey Bar Kolkata&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;A string of new restaurants have opened their doors to diners recently, and we&amp;rsquo;ve made the decision of where to dine easier for you with our curated list. From festive menus to exciting places to eat&amp;nbsp;across Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, and Bangalore, it&amp;rsquo;s never been a better time to step out for a meal.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mumbai&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Project Hum&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Farm-to-table gets a fast-casual makeover at Bandra&amp;rsquo;s latest Project Hum. With an aim to democratize menus and to bring farmers who grow our food to the forefront, the restaurant works with a network of farmers across various states to source its ingredients&amp;nbsp;and puts them in the spotlight through their &amp;lsquo;farmer of the month&amp;rsquo; features. The emphasis is on healthy dishes and locally-sourced ingredients&amp;mdash;think wraps, sandwiches, bowl meals, and more.&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Shop no.s 16 and 17, Gasper Enclave, Pali Hill, Bandra (W).&lt;br /&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, 11am-11pm&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Love Crummbs by The Lovefools&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Chef Sarita Pereira, the brainchild behind the restaurant The Lovefools, has recently collaborated with chef Aniket Sawant to open a new bakery that features unique takes on classics like Kerala beef chilli fry Danish, Kashmiri brioche naan, and soft Japanese buns. Got a sweet tooth? Indulge in their pillowy brioche buns that are stuffed with rich chocolate ganache or fruity raspberry cr&amp;egrave;me pat.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Where: 14/C Boran road, Ranwar, Bandra (W), Mumbai&lt;br /&gt;
When: Tuesday-Saturday, noon-9pm&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Si Nonna&amp;rsquo;s&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/14190922060322.png' width='318' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Si Nonna&amp;#39;s/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Riding on sourdough&amp;rsquo;s immense popularity, Si Nonna&amp;rsquo;s at Kamala Mills is the city&amp;rsquo;s newest pizza place. The pizzas are done in the traditional Neopolitan way&amp;mdash;the dough is fermented for 24 hours for the characteristic lightness. Apart from the signature pies, try their airy focaccias that feature a variety of toppings and the deep-fried croquettes that have gooey, cheesy insides.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Shop 12, 13, Kamala Mills, Lower Parel, Mumbai&lt;br /&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, noon-12am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ditas&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/13190922060357.png' width='333' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Ditas/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
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&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Ditas, having made a mark with the Delhi crowd, has now opened its doors in Mumbai. The popular resto-bar, with chef Ravi Ranjan leading in the kitchen, brings together food from all over the world in a fun menu&amp;mdash;you&amp;rsquo;ll spot dishes inspired by Spanish, Mediterranean, and pan-Asian flavours. The bar menu too, finds its roots in cities across the globe. Sip on creative drinks like lavender love, a heady mix of vodka, lavender and cranberry air, the spicy el patron made with tequila, jalapeno, pineapple and coriander, and the havana moon made with white and dark rum, along with guave and lime.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Ditas, World Crest ground floor, Lodha, 402, Senapati Bapat Marg, Mumbai&lt;br /&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, noon-1:30am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Ekaa&amp;mdash;new menu&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/10190922060423.png' width='347' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Ekaa&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Curated by chef Niyati Rao, Ekaa has a refreshing new tasting menu inspired by the season. You&amp;rsquo;re in for a delicious surprise (the menu is presented directed instead of being printed) with each dish on the 10-course menu taking inspiration from interesting seasonal ingredients like Indian Himalayan rainbow trout, fermented bamboo shoots, axone (fermented soybeans from Nagaland), among others. Don&amp;rsquo;t forget to make a reservation before you head to the restaurant.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Kitab Mahal, 1st floor, D Sukhadwala&amp;nbsp;road, Azad Maidan, Fort, Mumbai&lt;br /&gt;
When: Tuesday to Sunday, 12:30pm-3:30pm, 7pm-12am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CinCin X Aaraku&amp;mdash;new menu&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/11190922060508.png' width='351' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: CinCin&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;CinCin has joined hands with coffee brand Araku, to introduce an exclusive roast and a coffee menu. Coffee fiends will enjoy the specialty coffee drinks like barbajada, which is a hot Milanese frothy drink, cold brew spritz, and the chocolate shakerato, among others. Pair your cuppa joe with a menu that features small bites like Italian-style savoury doughnuts, flatbreads, and chickpea fritters.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Raheja Towers, near Dena Bank, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East&lt;br /&gt;
When: Food pairing menu available from 4:00pm-7:00pm&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Seeds of Life&amp;mdash;new menu&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/12190922060558.png' width='339' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Seeds of Life&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Seeds of Life has introduced a brand new menu that features healthy alternatives for your everyday cravings. Choose from wholesome options like harvest sandwich with avocado and saut&amp;eacute;ed vegetables, truffle edamame fried rice, and a green Thai curry bowl packed with veggies and tofu.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Seeds of Life, Bandra and Juhu&lt;br /&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, 11am-11pm&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Pune&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Butter Bar and Kitchen&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Butter Bar and Kitchen&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Experience your bohemian-themed mood board in real life with Pune&amp;rsquo;s latest restaurant offering&amp;mdash;Butter Bar and Kitchen. Done up in muted tones of dusty pink and beige, with pops of greenery, the restaurant has both an indoor and al fresco dining space that can seat up to 180. The cocktails are all inspired by different art forms&amp;mdash;from theatre and dance to photography and painting. Take your pick from drinks like barrel-aged floral tequila and elderflower gin with a berry sorbet that don&amp;rsquo;t shy away from using bold techniques such as butter-washing and sous vide infusion. Non-alcoholic drinkers should give the choco melon a try, which is a mix of watermelon, white chocolate, and rose. Grab your favourites from their snackable menu that is a m&amp;eacute;lange of Asian and European dishes like zucchini fries, truffled edamame risotto bowls, and flamed pimento hummus.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Vasudha V-18, unit R-1, ground floor, Balewadi high street, Pune&lt;br /&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, noon-1:30am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Cobbler and Crew&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Cobbler and Crew/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The brand-new cocktail spot in Pune is all about the shining a light on craft tipples&amp;mdash;the small but mighty has 12 eclectic cocktails that are made using locally-sourced ingredients and dishes, like &lt;em&gt;thecha&lt;/em&gt;, Kolhapuri chillies, and more. The snack situation is sorted too, with dishes like sourdough tartines, khachapuri, and jackfruit doughnuts.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Where: Ground floor, Barons Club, opposite Jogger&amp;#39;s Park, Palace View Society, Pluto Society, Kalyani Nagar&lt;br /&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, noon-1am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Delhi-NCR&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BrewDog&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: BrewDog Gurugram/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;BrewDog, a Scotland-based multi-national brewery that already has two outposts in Mumbai, is finally in Delhi NCR with the opening of their branch in Gurugram. The Millenium City has a thriving brewery culture, and BrewDog fits right in with its offering of 30 beer draft taps, as well as plenty of cocktails, wines, and spirits&amp;nbsp;options to choose from. Don&amp;rsquo;t give the pub grub a miss&amp;mdash;BrewDog is known for its indulgent burgers and buffalo wings. And if you&amp;rsquo;re in the mood for something healthier, pick one of their salads.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Where: T1-104 plaza level, One Horizon Centre, DLF phase 5, Gurugram&lt;br /&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, noon-2am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Amaltas&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Amaltas/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The rise of tapas bars in India is clearly on the rise, and Amaltas is a new addition to the growing list. Applying the tapas concept to Indian dishes, the modern menu puts the spotlight on nibbles, small plates, and snackable breads, and is curated by chef-owner Udit Maheshwari. The restaurant takes its name from the eponymous yellow flowers Delhi is known for, and you&amp;rsquo;ll find a reflection of it in the bright and vibrant interiors.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Where: M-25, first floor, M-block markert, Greater Kailash 2, New Delhi&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
When: From Monday to Sunday, noon-11pm&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Kolkata&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Monkey Bar&amp;mdash;new festive menu&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Monkey Bar&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Monkey Bar in Kolkata has added a special all-day small plates menu to join in on the upcoming Durga Pujo celebrations. Called Pujor Adda, it features unique take on classics like kosha mangsho sliders and mochar seekh kebab, made with banana flower and sweet potato. The festive specials will be available from September 23 to October 9, 2022 and are perfect to feast on between festive shopping and &lt;em&gt;pandal &lt;/em&gt;hopping.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Where: 9th floor, Fort Knox building, 6 Camac street, Kolkata&lt;br /&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, noon-12am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Bangalore&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Zodiac Bar and Kitchen&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Zodiac Bar and Kitchen&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Putting a starry twist to dining out is the new Zodiac Bar and Kitchen, located in Marathahalli, the city&amp;rsquo;s IT hub. The ambiance is heavily inspired by star signs&amp;mdash;the staff all don zodiac-themed uniforms. The al fresco dining space offers a mix of cuisines from Indian to European&amp;mdash;don&amp;rsquo;t miss their chicken risotto, butter chicken pasta, or the quinoa kebabs, and sip on their signature cocktails as you tuck into your meal.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Where: 42/3, Marathahalli main road, Silver Springs layout, Munnekollal, Bengaluru&lt;br /&gt;
When: Monday to Sunday, noon-12:30am&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Horizon, Sheraton Grand Bangalore&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/15190922061209.png' width='330' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Sheraton Grand Bangalore/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Got a date coming up? Then you should be making a reservation at Sheraton Grand Bangalore&amp;rsquo;s new pan-Asian restaurant, Horizon. Situated next to the lounge, the premium restaurant offers a perfectly romantic setting and enviable views of the city&amp;rsquo;s skyline. It is rustling up classics from cheung fans (Chinese rice noodle rolls), to sushi, and maki rolls. Pair it with Japanese whiskies and gins from around the globe and you&amp;rsquo;re in for an extraordinary dinner.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
Where: 26/1, Dr. Rajkumar road, Malleswaram, Rajajinagar, Bengaluru&lt;br /&gt;
When: Tuesday to Sunday, 6pm-11pm&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Lead image: Monkey Bar Kolkata&lt;/p&gt;

14 new restaurants across India that should be on your dining list

Take your pick from technique-driven cocktails, authentic Chinese, and exciting pub grub.

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&lt;p&gt;Ever driven to work on a Monday morning, fantasising about starting the day in sprawling Himalayan ranges, culture-soaked villages, or remote river islands? While perpetually waiting for that long overdue vacation is no mean feat, the lull doesn&rsquo;t have to mean a departure from vicarious travel. We&rsquo;ve rounded up five travel podcasts that help you absorb the true spirit of India through the tales of ardent adventurers. The episodes offer a peek inside the lives of rural communities, bring out stories of responsible voluntourism, feature advice on creating informed itineraries for exciting locations, and a lot more. Besides, it helps that the riveting experiences of these travellers inspire you to throw caution to the wind and pack those bags at the next chance you get. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Musafir Stories&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img alt src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-19t141245735190922021429.jpeg&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;500&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Musafir Stories&lt;/em&gt; takes you to remote villages, river islands, beaches, and mountains, as well as historically significant cities in India&mdash;through the experiences of ardent travellers. As backpackers, travel bloggers, and mountaineers share their tales of traversing through regions, the listeners get a first-hand account of their encounters. In each episode, Bangalore-based hosts Saif Omar and Faiza Khan converse with a new guest, helping their audience discover the nuances of a destination and inspiring them to pack their bags and take the leap of faith. The podcast has released 137 episodes so far, with the latest one transporting you to Gokarna via the stories of lawyer-turned-travel entrepreneur Paro.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img alt src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-19t141317643190922021449.jpeg&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;500&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Award-winning travel blogger, host Anshul Akhouri chats with experts from the field of responsible tourism in his podcast. The topics range from the trouble with geo-tagging locations that aren&rsquo;t popular on travel maps, to the significance of volunteering, creating photo content mindfully, and a lot more. Akhouri opens dialogue on several concepts that are seldom discussed on mainstream channels. Each episode welcomes a guest who has been a significant contributor to the world of sustainable travel or can share an informed view on a particular subject. 64 episodes down, the latest one discusses how travel shapes children.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Travel with Ketan&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img alt src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-19t141230690190922021506.jpeg&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;500&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Biker, backpacker and travel writer Ketan Joshi documents his motorbiking adventures, and misadventures&amp;nbsp;with his two friends.The author of the &lt;em&gt;Three Men on Motorcycles&lt;/em&gt; series and the &lt;em&gt;One Man Goes Backpacking&lt;/em&gt; series, goes to the himalayan highlands of Ladakh, and narrates the story of their ascent from Pahalgam to Sonamarg, the hitchhiking trip from Padum to Kargi, and more. An amusing narration, &lt;em&gt;Travel with Ketan&lt;/em&gt; is a 15-episode series that promises a light-hearted listening experience.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Brewing Travel Shots&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img alt src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-19t141329959190922021519.jpeg&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;500&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Brewing Travel Shots&amp;nbsp;is hosted by The Flapper Life&mdash;a women&rsquo;s travel and lifestyle company&mdash;and spotlights engrossing tales of unsung female travellers. From archaeologists and wildlife naturalists, to travel entrepreneurs and bikers, the range of adventurers discuss their record-breaking feats, conservation of the natural world, and making travel hygiene easy for women, amongst other things. The episodes also introduce overarching themes of being a female traveller in India and exploring a career in the industry through their personal experiences. The podcast offers 18 episodes helmed by these inspiring individuals. ​&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;India Chalo&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;amp-img alt src=&quot;https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-19t141303478190922021531.jpeg&quot; width=&quot;500&quot; height=&quot;500&quot; layout=&quot;responsive&quot;&gt;&lt;/amp-img&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;On similar lines as &lt;em&gt;The Musafir Stories&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;India Chalo&lt;/em&gt;, too, takes you to a range of Indian destinations through the stories of avid travellers. As the guests talk about their motivation behind pursuing a passion; share empirical observations about particular locations; and advise on creating realistic and cultured itineraries for places they&rsquo;ve visited, the listeners experience absorbing episodes packed with riveting tales and adventures. The podcast features 16 episodes, with the latest one set in Dharamkot, a small village situated in Himachal Pradesh. Delightful!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Ever driven to work on a Monday morning, fantasising about starting the day in sprawling Himalayan ranges, culture-soaked villages, or remote river islands? While perpetually waiting for that long overdue vacation is no mean feat, the lull doesn&amp;rsquo;t have to mean a departure from vicarious travel. We&amp;rsquo;ve rounded up five travel podcasts that help you absorb the true spirit of India through the tales of ardent adventurers. The episodes offer a peek inside the lives of rural communities, bring out stories of responsible voluntourism, feature advice on creating informed itineraries for exciting locations, and a lot more. Besides, it helps that the riveting experiences of these travellers inspire you to throw caution to the wind and pack those bags at the next chance you get. &amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Musafir Stories&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-19t141245735190922021429.jpeg' width='500' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Musafir Stories&lt;/em&gt; takes you to remote villages, river islands, beaches, and mountains, as well as historically significant cities in India&amp;mdash;through the experiences of ardent travellers. As backpackers, travel bloggers, and mountaineers share their tales of traversing through regions, the listeners get a first-hand account of their encounters. In each episode, Bangalore-based hosts Saif Omar and Faiza Khan converse with a new guest, helping their audience discover the nuances of a destination and inspiring them to pack their bags and take the leap of faith. The podcast has released 137 episodes so far, with the latest one transporting you to Gokarna via the stories of lawyer-turned-travel entrepreneur Paro.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Daily Passenger Responsible Travel Podcast&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt='' src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-19t141317643190922021449.jpeg' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Award-winning travel blogger, host Anshul Akhouri chats with experts from the field of responsible tourism in his podcast. The topics range from the trouble with geo-tagging locations that aren&amp;rsquo;t popular on travel maps, to the significance of volunteering, creating photo content mindfully, and a lot more. Akhouri opens dialogue on several concepts that are seldom discussed on mainstream channels. Each episode welcomes a guest who has been a significant contributor to the world of sustainable travel or can share an informed view on a particular subject. 64 episodes down, the latest one discusses how travel shapes children.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music and Audible&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Travel with Ketan&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-19t141230690190922021506.jpeg' width='500' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Biker, backpacker and travel writer Ketan Joshi documents his motorbiking adventures, and misadventures&amp;nbsp;with his two friends.The author of the &lt;em&gt;Three Men on Motorcycles&lt;/em&gt; series and the &lt;em&gt;One Man Goes Backpacking&lt;/em&gt; series, goes to the himalayan highlands of Ladakh, and narrates the story of their ascent from Pahalgam to Sonamarg, the hitchhiking trip from Padum to Kargi, and more. An amusing narration, &lt;em&gt;Travel with Ketan&lt;/em&gt; is a 15-episode series that promises a light-hearted listening experience.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Brewing Travel Shots&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p style='text-align:center'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/untitled-design-2022-09-19t141329959190922021519.jpeg' width='500' /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Brewing Travel Shots&amp;nbsp;is hosted by The Flapper Life&amp;mdash;a women&amp;rsquo;s travel and lifestyle company&amp;mdash;and spotlights engrossing tales of unsung female travellers. From archaeologists and wildlife naturalists, to travel entrepreneurs and bikers, the range of adventurers discuss their record-breaking feats, conservation of the natural world, and making travel hygiene easy for women, amongst other things. The episodes also introduce overarching themes of being a female traveller in India and exploring a career in the industry through their personal experiences. The podcast offers 18 episodes helmed by these inspiring individuals. ​&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;India Chalo&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;On similar lines as &lt;em&gt;The Musafir Stories&lt;/em&gt;, &lt;em&gt;India Chalo&lt;/em&gt;, too, takes you to a range of Indian destinations through the stories of avid travellers. As the guests talk about their motivation behind pursuing a passion; share empirical observations about particular locations; and advise on creating realistic and cultured itineraries for places they&amp;rsquo;ve visited, the listeners experience absorbing episodes packed with riveting tales and adventures. The podcast features 16 episodes, with the latest one set in Dharamkot, a small village situated in Himachal Pradesh. Delightful!&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

5 travel podcasts that take you on an audio tour across India

From first-hand backpacking narrations to important discussions on responsible tourism, these compelling episodes feature it all.

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&lt;p&gt;The next time you have an itch to go on a quick weekend getaway but are worried about finding a place for your pet to stay at the last minute, fret not&mdash;just bring them with you. An increasing number of hotels and resorts in India now allow pets on their properties and most go the extra mile too&mdash;with special services like pet-sitters, dog-walking, and even curated menus.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Bazaar India tracks down the seven hotels in India that should be on your radar for a paw-fect vacation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Elgin Hotels and Resorts, Darjeeling&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Elgin Hotels and Resorts&lt;/figcaption&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Gift your pet a vacation in the middle of nature&amp;nbsp;at the Elgin Hotels and Resorts. The 125-year-old hotel was once the summer residence of the Maharaja of Cooch Behar and today serves as a luxury heritage hotel. Located in the heart of Darjeeling, the hotel doesn&rsquo;t have any additional charge for pets and is the perfect place for them to experience the mountain air while enjoying the comfort of the colonial-era hospitality.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Himalayan Village, Himachal Pradesh&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: The Himalayan Village/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Surrounded by deador forests, The Himalayan Village is another retreat that your canine companion will love. Situated six kilometers from Kasol, the hotel offers stunning views of the Parvati valley. There is ample of open space around the hotel so you can let your pet run to their heart&rsquo;s content as they explore all the exciting sights and smells. While your pet is busy frolicking, try out some new activities on your own like river crossing, rock climbing, and trekking. They charge an additional ₹1,000 to ensure the best experience for your pet.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa, Kovalam&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa&lt;/figcaption&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;The Kovalam resort welcomes both your canine and feline friends on its spacious 16 acre property. With a coastline stretching for a kilometer, Balinese-style villas hidden among lush greenery, and a lagoon, it will be a tropical vacation like no other for both you and your pet. The resort charges a fee of ₹3,300 per pet, per stay, and has sprawling lawns and jogging trails along the coastline where you can enjoy with your pet babies.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RAAS Devigarh, Udaipur&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: RAAS Hotels/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Your pets are in for a royal treatment at RAAS Devigarh, which is situated in Udaipur and overlooks the dramatic Aravalli hills of Rajasthan. Built by Maharana Pratap, the King of Mewar, some of the suites in the 18th-century palace hotel have a sweeping private garden attached that will quickly become your pet&rsquo;s favourite space. The heritage hotel also treats your furry buddy to special meals on request. As for you, make the most of their spa, heated pool, and the billiard room. And if a trip to Jodhpur, Jaipur, or Chhatra Sagar is on your mind, they have pet-friendly outposts there too.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hyatt Regency, Dehradun&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Hyatt Regency Dehradun&lt;/figcaption&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Here&rsquo;s a hotel that pampers your pet as much as you! Hyatt Regency, which happily hosts both dogs and cats, is located in the foothills of the Himalayas and has picturesque views of the dense Malsi forest and the imposing mountains. Your pet gets the special treatment, including a bed of their own, a food bowl, and an exclusive menu to pick from, all at the cost of ₹2,500 for a three-night stay.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Savoy, Ooty&ndash;IHCL SeleQtions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;Established in 1829, Savoy Ooty is one of the few hotels in the country that have been pet-friendly for&amp;nbsp;a long time. Your pets receive a grand welcome on arrival with garlands and bubbles. They also have a veterinary doctor available on call, in case of any emergencies. If your pooch is a fussy eater, rest assured that the exhaustive menu at the resort will convert them in a jiffy&mdash;it includes dishes like grilled chicken strips with peanut butter, vegetable and egg scramble, and rice and lentil kedgeree.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Narendra Bhawan, Bikaner&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The grand Narendra Bhawan, a boutique hotel in Bikaner is the perfect backdrop for a fun getaway with your pet. The hotel will indulge your furry companion with a special menu and also deep clean your room (which is&amp;nbsp;done up eclectically with Bikaner terrazzo tiles and intricate ceiling details), so you and your pet can have a blast without worries. They welcome both cats and dogs and charge an additional ₹1,500 for your four-legged companion.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br&gt;
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Lead image: Hyatt Regency, Dehradun&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;p&gt;The next time you have an itch to go on a quick weekend getaway but are worried about finding a place for your pet to stay at the last minute, fret not&amp;mdash;just bring them with you. An increasing number of hotels and resorts in India now allow pets on their properties and most go the extra mile too&amp;mdash;with special services like pet-sitters, dog-walking, and even curated menus.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Bazaar India tracks down the seven hotels in India that should be on your radar for a paw-fect vacation.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Elgin Hotels and Resorts, Darjeeling&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Elgin Hotels and Resorts&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Gift your pet a vacation in the middle of nature&amp;nbsp;at the Elgin Hotels and Resorts. The 125-year-old hotel was once the summer residence of the Maharaja of Cooch Behar and today serves as a luxury heritage hotel. Located in the heart of Darjeeling, the hotel doesn&amp;rsquo;t have any additional charge for pets and is the perfect place for them to experience the mountain air while enjoying the comfort of the colonial-era hospitality.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Himalayan Village, Himachal Pradesh&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: The Himalayan Village/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Surrounded by deador forests, The Himalayan Village is another retreat that your canine companion will love. Situated six kilometers from Kasol, the hotel offers stunning views of the Parvati valley. There is ample of open space around the hotel so you can let your pet run to their heart&amp;rsquo;s content as they explore all the exciting sights and smells. While your pet is busy frolicking, try out some new activities on your own like river crossing, rock climbing, and trekking. They charge an additional ₹1,000 to ensure the best experience for your pet.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa, Kovalam&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Taj Green Cove Resort and Spa&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The Kovalam resort welcomes both your canine and feline friends on its spacious 16 acre property. With a coastline stretching for a kilometer, Balinese-style villas hidden among lush greenery, and a lagoon, it will be a tropical vacation like no other for both you and your pet. The resort charges a fee of ₹3,300 per pet, per stay, and has sprawling lawns and jogging trails along the coastline where you can enjoy with your pet babies.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;RAAS Devigarh, Udaipur&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: RAAS Hotels/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Your pets are in for a royal treatment at RAAS Devigarh, which is situated in Udaipur and overlooks the dramatic Aravalli hills of Rajasthan. Built by Maharana Pratap, the King of Mewar, some of the suites in the 18th-century palace hotel have a sweeping private garden attached that will quickly become your pet&amp;rsquo;s favourite space. The heritage hotel also treats your furry buddy to special meals on request. As for you, make the most of their spa, heated pool, and the billiard room. And if a trip to Jodhpur, Jaipur, or Chhatra Sagar is on your mind, they have pet-friendly outposts there too.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hyatt Regency, Dehradun&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
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&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Hyatt Regency Dehradun&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Here&amp;rsquo;s a hotel that pampers your pet as much as you! Hyatt Regency, which happily hosts both dogs and cats, is located in the foothills of the Himalayas and has picturesque views of the dense Malsi forest and the imposing mountains. Your pet gets the special treatment, including a bed of their own, a food bowl, and an exclusive menu to pick from, all at the cost of ₹2,500 for a three-night stay.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Savoy, Ooty&amp;ndash;IHCL SeleQtions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/4150922010921.jpeg' width='339' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Savoy Ooty&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Established in 1829, Savoy Ooty is one of the few hotels in the country that have been pet-friendly for&amp;nbsp;a long time. Your pets receive a grand welcome on arrival with garlands and bubbles. They also have a veterinary doctor available on call, in case of any emergencies. If your pooch is a fussy eater, rest assured that the exhaustive menu at the resort will convert them in a jiffy&amp;mdash;it includes dishes like grilled chicken strips with peanut butter, vegetable and egg scramble, and rice and lentil kedgeree.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Narendra Bhawan, Bikaner&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;div style='text-align:center'&gt;
&lt;figure class='image' style='display:inline-block'&gt;&lt;img alt=''  src='https://akm-img-a-in.tosshub.com/sites/gloss99/resources/202209/narendra-bhawan-pet160922071624.png' width='342' /&gt;
&lt;figcaption&gt;Photo: Narendra Bhawan/Instagram&lt;/figcaption&gt;
&lt;/figure&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The grand Narendra Bhawan, a boutique hotel in Bikaner is the perfect backdrop for a fun getaway with your pet. The hotel will indulge your furry companion with a special menu and also deep clean your room (which is&amp;nbsp;done up eclectically with Bikaner terrazzo tiles and intricate ceiling details), so you and your pet can have a blast without worries. They welcome both cats and dogs and charge an additional ₹1,500 for your four-legged companion.&amp;nbsp;&lt;br /&gt;
&lt;br /&gt;
Lead image: Hyatt Regency, Dehradun&lt;/p&gt;

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