festival
Tales posts tagged festival.
Biryani fest at Spice Haat in Hyatt Regency, Chennai till 10th Dec
Biryani, a dish that is much sought after by many and one that most of us vegetarians only dream about [ cos there is no such thing as Vegetarian Biryani…
Walk along the streets of Kumbakonam – Part I
The morning began with a cup of hot Kumbakonam Degree kaapi and this time I was looking forward to enjoying it in the town it is named after.
Songkran Festival at Benjarong
It was time for celebrations, ringing in the Thai New Year in style, food style! We were at Benjarong where they do few festivals but what they do they make…
International Pizza festival, California Pizza Kitchen till 19th Oct
Tomato, Cheese, capsicum, mushroom, olives, corn, paneer- well, these are the typical toppings I choose when ordering a pizza. But then, how about a Southwest Burrito Pizza [Spicy Black Bean…
‘Sun Cuisine’ of Tunisia at Kefi, Taj Club House, July 18 – 27
This rooftop restaurant is one of our favorite haunts.. My friend & I have been here more times than we can count. Situated on the rooftop, they serve some of…
Kebab Fest [Till May end], Skillet in Hablis
Choose any 3 kebabs Order for a glass of wine And you are set for the meal… Wait, one more thing You not only get the kebabs But you also…
Simply South at Courtyard by Marriott, Chennai
Murugakai soup, Milagai Bajji Sundal Onion pakoda Kerala Parota Chicken Biryani Rava payasam Elaneer payasam…………. Ah, see, you are drooling at the mere mention of these dishes right?
Hollywood at CPK [California Pizza Kitchen] till 16th March
California Pizza Kitchen is a place I associate with good interesting pizzas and have enjoyed myself the few times I have been there. The very first was with a friend…
Punjabi Food Festival at The Crown, Residency Towers
What is the one thing that could have you feeling like a King or in my case, Queen? A beautiful tiara.. Well, slight change of plans, we are gonna now…
British Pub Fest, Courtyard by Marriott, Chennai
Courtyard by Marriott food is good! There I have said it. Have been here quite a few times, apart from the Cook & Dine and the Idli & beer fest…
Idli and Beer Festival at Courtyard by Marriott, Chennai
Sitting in Chennai, the only thing I do is read about the Oktoberfest in Germany and wonder if ever I would get to witness this fest..
Salty Saturday… Battle for survival
During the Mylapore Food walk, we were walking along a narrow street, more like those alleys you see in English Cop shows and movies. It was quite narrow, and there…
Thiruvathirai Special
Thiruvathirai, a star, also a festival celebrated in the marghazi masam [Dec-Jan] is a day when we celeberate the thandavam (cosmic dance) performed my Lord Shiva.
Loi Krathong – Festival of Lights,Benjarong
Coinciding with our Karthigai deepam was Loi Krathong, the festival of lights for those in South East Asia, primarily Thailand. And in lieu of this festival, Benjarong is hosting the…
Kuttanadan food fest at Ente Keralam
Do you like Fish? Do you like Chicken? Do you also like Crab and every other sea food available? Do you like Aapam, Puttu, and Parotta?
Saraswati puja, chandi homam and ilai sapaadu
Today being Saraswati Puja, it was a special day in the Navaratri celebrations, it was also the day of Chandi Homam for Sringeri swamigal [since he was in Chennai, it…
Celebrating Ganesha’s Birthday- Vinayaka Chathurthi
It is only fitting that i do this post today, celebrating Ganesha’s birthday- Vinayaka Chathurthi as we call it. I have done a few posts earlier i recall..
Anytime, GRT Grand- Cajun & Creole Festival
A few steps into the grand lobby and there it was, straight ahead. I noticed the Newspaper clipping collage with the board that said “Cajun & Creole fete” at the…
Music and Music Lovers
I dont even remember when my last visit to a Concert in the December music season was… All i know is it was lost in the past, and this concert…
Vinayaka Chathurthi is here…
We chant this prayer , receive blessings and then begin any new task- it could be going to school, starting work, a new home, birthday, and just about everything else…
Karthigai Deepam
Imagine walking into a home and welcomed by a zillion lights and lamps? Wouldnt that be a sight for sore eyes? well, that is almost how beautiful my grandparents home…
Happy Diwali
Hope this festival of lights, brings you every joy and happiness. May the lamps of joy, illuminate your life and fill your days with the bright sparkles of peace, mirth…
Diwali Miracle….
Belated Diwali wishes to all of you!!! [Pic courtesy:http://svn.haxx.se/] I had a good time, not because we ate n burst crackers, but because i dint work, and completely chilled out…
Art of gifting!!!
“Oh, Thank you so much… What a thoughtful Gift“… [Thought running in mind: Oh,shucks, they have given me such a lovely gift, what do i give them in return?
Theater opens in Chennai!!
Its that time of the year once again… the screens are about to open people waiting for the doors to open An evening spent with actors, performances and words!!
Happpy Pongal… Pongal Nalvazthukkal
Come January, and all of us gear up for the Harvest festival of Pongal (aka Thai pongal.. Thai=tamil month, pongal=being the festive day and the food item prepared on that…
Diwali….
What a day it was…. Diwali – the festival of lights was sure bright and lovely~~~ The day started off around 8am with me saying Good morning (had been working…
May the festival of lights be the harbinger of joy and prosperity. On the occasion of Diwali when the atmosphere is filled with the spirit of love, here’s hoping this…
Ganesha n Happinesss
Vinayaka Chathurthi @ home A festival celebrated in the month of avani on chaturthi (4th) day .Vinayaka is the first to be worshipped whenever we start anything and he holds…