Rendezvous

WELCOME TO THE B-SCHOOL WORLD! It's been MONTHS since we were in and around the main campus of IMI, New Delhi in the heart of Qutab Institutional Area, but we still can't help but miss the hustle and bustle of all the social hot spots nearby! Let's take you on a journey BACK to the good food we had when living Life At IMI! And all you new comers who'll soon be going to Sonu (and then also realize Sonu is a scam and Pappu is the real deal), here's a sneak peak into what you can expect! PAPPU BHAIYA KI MAGGI First and foremost, all of us remember the friendly, jovial and always busy Pappu bhaiya. And absolutely nobody went there alone! It was either to catch up with a friend who's been busy with classes, or with the entire class during the break! And the struggle to make sure your coffee didn't spill when you rushed back to class. Oof. F in the chat for all those burnt fingers. But one very underrated dish at Pappu's is the classic Maggi. I'm pretty su

In those soft mesmerizing rains when the heart pours down as the sky In those unprecedented moments of happiness which touch more than the known In those long hectic days of chaos when the peace at end is still hungry But most often than not, in all those sudden moments of no reason internal cravings When the aura amazes, when the crazy joy arouses When you don’t need any reason, When no matter what’s the situation There is this temptation that feels too good,   This heart could imagine nothing but Food!   As human beings, it has been our directive to sustain ourselves, and for ages we've been doing that by just eating the bare minimum and drinking the most timid of beverages. But not anymore. Today, we truly give in to our cravings.  From times immemorial we have been connected by one universal truth: the love for food. For no other love is greater than the love for food as

Maggi has been the lord and savior of our generation's hunger pangs. From having it for lunch in school, for dinner when you just don't want to cook, for breakfast when aloo ke paranthe or poha seemed too boring, to just about any outing to the hills for that "pahado waali Maggi yaar". These 2 minute noodles, that are honestly NEVER made in under two minutes, have never failed to disappoint. Making (and eating) Maggi is probably the easiest task in the world, other than just boiling water. You take the same old noodle cake, put it in boiling water, add the tastemaker and that's that. That is essentially what you pay Rs. 50 for when you go to the chai-wala outside your college/office who makes Maggi too. Sure, he may put in some extra shabang in it like his khoon and paseena but it's just Maggi! So how can you make this age old classic...better? Sure, you can go on eating the same thing for ages or like the absolute laziest of people, you can add some Domino

DIRTY APRON BY THE PIANO MAN, SAFDARJUNG One of the most iconic locations to ever open up in the national capital is The Piano Man. Great music, great vibes and great people! However, that is not all that The Piano Man has to offer. Dirty Apron by The Piano Man is the ultimate marriage of culture and cuisine as the symphony of flavours comes to your plate via the beautiful dishes and drinks being served at Dirty Apron. Located just above The Piano Man Jazz Club, Dirty Apron is a treat for the eyes as well. The bright and vibrant ambiance is a delight to sit in, and the staff is extremely polite and friendly. One highlight of your experience will be the music that would be playing in the speaker system, just perfect for a restaurant of this stature. Coming to the meal itself, we started off by ordering ourselves some beverages. The Guavatini  had the exotic flavor of guava and a chili kick to it. The perfect way to start your meal, refreshing and exciting! And the Cold

MASIA -  SECTOR 38, NOIDA New Delhi, and the NCR, is no stranger to the influx of gastronomical inputs from other parts of the world. We have embraced whatever cultural inputs we've had from the various cuisines. But one particular cuisine has hit us hard ever since late 2000s. Before the Italian, Portuguese, American Tex-Mex, or even Middle-Eastern foods came to the streets of Delhi, there was good old Asian. Remembering the street side stalls of vendors tossing up Rs. 10-20 worth of desi chowmein, chili potato and spring rolls. The explosion of flavours and textures was a bliss when we used to go out after school with our friends. This robust and vibrant cuisine was the perfect compliment for the wide variety of Indian food available too! From the heavy and hot North Indian Tandoori snacks to the light and umami South Indian snacks. And nothing exemplifies this concoction of cuisines better than Masia, Indian. Asian. Cultures. THE AMBIENCE Masia, a venture by Sutra

Biggies Cafe, New Friends Colony Delhi is evolving when it comes to good food. You have fusion food now, which seemed a distant reality back in the day, you have all sorts of snacking options for the healthy and the cravers.  Now, it's time for Food Challenges! Biggies Cafe at New Friends Colony has opened up in the same space as Hwealthcafe. It is beautiful with it's vibrant green ambiance and quirky decor. The service is impeccable and super friendly. They have what they call India's Spiciest Burger (Probably) by the name of the Fire Burger ! A meaty, juicy, chicken burger served with fries. The task is to finish this burger in 3 minutes without water (or any such drink)!  It's THE SPICIEST THING you will ever eat in your life. But the thrill of it is worth it. The feeling of pure accomplishment you have at the end of finishing the burger is pure bliss.  You get 3 minutes to finish a meaty burger and some potato wedges, and if you do it without the h