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Customer charged an extra Rs. 40 for a plastic glass when he had mango juice in Mumbai mall, internet reacts

Nov 10, 2024, at 03:00 pm

A Reddit user recently caught the attention of netizens when he claimed he had to pay Rs 40 for a disposable plastic glass to drink juice.

Srabanti Chatterjee launches new restaurant in Kolkata

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:07 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Bengali film actress Srabanti Chatterjee has recently launched a new restaurant in Kolkata.

Toronto hosts first ever Bengali food festival and foodies are craving for more

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:16 pm

Sandesh. Alur Dom. Morog Polao. Rosogolla. These are just some of the iconic foods that reflect the rich Bengali culture and cuisine.

Kolkata: First ever outlet of Oudh 1590 at Deshapriya Park gets brand new look

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:35 pm

Kolkata's Mughlai restaurant chain Oudh 1590 recently unveiled the refreshed look of its maiden outlet at Deshapriya Park.

Jinia's Pizzario opens first pizza outlet in Kolkata's Behala promising foodies scrumptious bites

Sep 21, 2024, at 03:37 pm

Food entrepreneur Jinia Bhattacharya has teamed up with Delhi based chef Shiv Shankar Ghosh to open their first pizza outlet at Behala recently.

Qatar hosts Indian Mango Festival in Doha's Souq Waqif marketplace

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

A significant number of enthusiasts visited the Indian Mango Festival, also known as Indian Hamba, at Souq Waqif marketplace in Qatar's capital city Doha recently.

Kolkata: Chapter 2 hosting Goan Food Festival

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:16 pm

Dining restaurant Chapter 2 is currently hosting Goan Food Festival, giving food lovers of the city a chance to relish delicacies from the region.

Ontario's Hamilton restaurant wins international award for best cheese pizza slice

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:17 pm

Hamilton/IBNS: A Ontario pizzeria, Cowabunga pizzeria of Hamilton, has won an award for best cheese pizza slice in the world at the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas against major players from the worldwide pizza scene.

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna to launch his new restaurant 'Bungalow' in New York next month

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:18 pm

Celebrity chef Vikas Khanna will launch his new restaurant in New York next month.

Aminia presents Tiranga Festival 2024 to celebrate the 75th Republic Day

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm

Kolkata: Aminia, a popular restaurant in Kolkata, is offering a special spread to commemorate the 75th Republic Day.

Masala Chai ranks second in list of 'World's Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage'

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm

It's winter and perhaps you are unable to spend a day without sipping your beloved Masala Chai.

Toronto’s Winterlicious program receives reservations by participating local restaurants

Sep 14, 2024, at 10:19 pm

Toronto/IBNS: More than 200 participating local restaurants made reservations for the City of Toronto’s Winterlicious promotion that starts Jan 26 and runs through Feb 8.

Study names a special ingredient that can make your coffee tastier

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Adding a squirt of water to coffee beans before grinding reduces static electric charge on the coffee grounds, new University of Oregon research shows.

How Kolkata ordered food on Swiggy in 2023: Chicken biriyani most ordered food; Gulabjamun outshined Rosogolla

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata: Restaurant aggregator Swiggy Friday shared Kolkata’s top trends in food delivery with the How India Swiggy’d 2023. Swiggy’s year-end order analysis from Kolkata confirmed that food continued celebrated in the city.

Taco Bell launches its first 'All-Digital' restaurant in Kolkata

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Taco Bell, a Mexican-inspired restaurant brand, launched its first-ever fully digital restaurant at Kolkata's Park Street on Monday.

Georgian flavour

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Georgia is only five hours away by flight from Delhi but we know precious little about this multifaceted country, especially its rich cuisine. Anju Munshi gives a lowdown on its gastronomic tradition fresh from a recent visit to capital Tbilisi

Kolkata's Social is inspired by city's hangout culture: Celebrity restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Food and beverages brand, Social, founded and led by celebrity restaurateur Riyaaz Amlani, CEO of Impresario Entertainment and Hospitality Pvt Ltd, has made its debut at the Park Street, Kolkata. The opening marks a significant milestone as it becomes the inaugural Social outlet in the city and the 49th nationwide. IBNS correspondent Ayush Gupta catches up with the celebrity restaurateur

Visit Victoria, Qantas collaborate with MasterChef Australia finalist Kishwar Chowdhury to unveil 'Flavours of Melbourne'

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Visit Victoria, the official tourism board for the state of Victoria in Australia, joined forces with Qantas, Australia's national carrier, to present a  culinary pop-up event, "Flavours of Melbourne," in partnership with MasterChef Australia Finalist, Chef Kishwar Chowdhury at the Hyatt Regency Delhi recently.

Tradition and innovation feature on Canteen Pub & Grub’s festive menu

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: For this festive season Kolkata’s Canteen Pub & Grub has launched a special menu, which includes both traditional Bengali dishes as well as innovative dishes.

Enjoy the festive cheer and special feasts this Durga Puja at the Vedic Village Spa Resort

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

“Our Durga Puja celebration is inspired by the ghoroa pujo [festival which takes place at people’s homes], which also motivates guests to actively take part in it,” said Suparna Sarkar, Associate Vice President, Vedic Village Spa Resort, a retreat on the eastern neighbourhood of Kolkata.

Nagaland Government directs food business operators to update FSSAI licenses for food safety

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kohima/IBNS: To ensure food safety standards are rigorously upheld, the Nagaland government has issued a directive mandating food business operators (FBOs) to renew or obtain new licenses.

Centre orders NCCF and NAFED to sell tomatoes at Rs 40/kg

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

New Delhi: The Central government has issued a directive instructing the National Cooperative Consumers Federation (NCCF) and the National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation (NAFED) to sell tomatoes to retail consumers at a price of Rs 40 per kg starting from August 20.

ITC Hotels and Marriott International collaborate to spotlight millet-based culinary delights globally

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

A resurgence of interest in ancient Indian superfood 'millets' has taken center stage in the quest for nutritious and environmentally-friendly food grains that are resilient to climate changes. Spearheading this movement is the renowned ITC Hotel Group, recognized for its culinary excellence and commitment to sustainability.

CITCO Hotels to host two-day extravaganza: The Biryani Festival

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Chandigarh Industrial and Tourism Development Corporation (CITCO) is all set to delight food enthusiasts with a grand celebration of flavors at their upcoming Biryani Festival. In honor of World Biryani Day on July 2, CITCO hotels including Hotel Mountview, Hotel Shivalikview, Hotel Parkview, and Chef Lakeview will play host to this two-day culinary extravaganza.

Eid al-Adha special offer from Aminia, too sweet to miss

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Popular Kolkata eatery Aminia, which specialises in Mughlai cuisine, has a special offer for their diners as part of Eid al-Adha celebrations.

Assam: Record-breaking sale of Pu'er tea at Indian auction; Gauripur tea plantation sets new standard

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Guwahati/IBNS: The International Tea Day Special Auction in Guwahati, India witnessed MJunction made history by selling Pu'er tea for the first time in the country. The highly sought-after Pu'er tea, in the form of a cake, fetched an astonishing price of Rs 9000 per kilogram, setting a record in its category.

Air India Express unveils Gourmair: A remarkable upgrade to the airline in-flight dining experience

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

New Delhi: Air India Express (AIXL), on Wednesday announced the introduction of Gourmair, the award-winning in-flight dining brand, curated to cater to diverse culinary preferences with a wide-range of hot meals and lite bites. 

Naga Coffee Wins Gold at Aurora International Taste Challenge 2023 in South Africa

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Nagaland's Naga Coffee has achieved a remarkable feat by winning the prestigious Gold award at the Aurora International Taste Challenge (AITC) 2023 held in South Africa.

Change food choices to increase chances of tackling global warming: Study

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Action to protect the planet against the impact of climate change will fall short unless we reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the global food system, which now makes up a third of man-made GHG emissions, a new study reveals. 

Nepali entrepreneur thrives in Nagaland's growing restaurant scene, plans expansion in the future

Sep 08, 2024, at 11:44 pm

Dimapur/Nagaland: Tushar Shrestha, a successful entrepreneur originally from Nepal, has made a name for himself in the burgeoning dining-out industry of Dimapur. His renowned restaurant, 'Funky Buddha,' established in August 2016, has garnered widespread popularity for its Chinese and pan-Asian cuisine.