The Beer and Sizzler Food festival – 3 Spices

Double Tree by Hilton was once known for hosting numerous food festivals each focusing on different cuisine and theme. The trend had been on hold for way too long but if sources are to be believed, this is soon to change and go back to its old ways. The famous ‘3 Spices’ from Double Tree…

Baan Tao Reloaded – Neo is back

There are times when things are just meant to fall in place. The Times Food awards for the year 2017 were announced last week of Jan and it coincided perfectly with the launch of new avatar for the 3 time winner in a row for the best pan Asian restaurant in Pune. Yes, I am…

House of Medici – Home sweet home

The old Kue bar at the prestigious Westin had seen its share of good and bad days and was nearing the end of its lifecycle; when the management decided to revamp the whole place only to come up with a unique, ultra luxurious and uber cool experience type bar – The House of Medici. Now…

Zora – The wonderland comes to life

Do you love fantasy? I ask this because the review you are up next for is for a place that has come out straight out of a story book. Say hello to Zora – a progressive fine dine unparalleled in the Pune ‘Horeca’ scene. The Pune ‘Horeca’ scene is really going through a tidal change…

Punjab Grill – Gourmet Fine dine

The B Team’s latest sojourn in its food journey was at Punjab Grill – the fine dine from the house of ‘Lite Bite Foods’ when they invited us to witness the launch of their revamped terrace for its patrons. The terrace area had always been there; overlooking, the al fresco courtyard of the Phoenix market…

Yin Yang festival – Ban Tao – Hyatt

It amazes me how at times far too complicated things can be illustrated and explained with the most simplistic of approach. The ancient Chinese science, medicine and philosophy have evolved on one such simple concept that we know as the Yin and Yang – The complementary, interdependent contrary forces that can be used to define…

Terttulia – una multa cenar

Our tasting night was simply meant to be over the edge with perfectness redefined in every single aspect be it the menu, the company or the host. Team Carpe had their pretty host Samantha Sirohi (yup our two pony tailed Deepa from DCH) host #TheBTeam exclusive tasting at Terttulia.

Clarks Inn – Tarawade (The Bridge) Reviewed

The B Team had been making some right waves in town and this time it was a tidal wave when they hosted their #firstever #bloggersmeet at Hotel Clarks Inn Tarawade. Clarks Inn is no new name in the hospitality industry with over 80 plus ventures in North India; but now they are growing their presence…

#Adda – every bird’s perching spot

Do you love F.R.I.E.N.D.S? Do you call yourself an ardent fan who has not only watched the 236 episode saga countless times over but also lived it practically in every other moment of your life? So answer me this simple question, we love all the 6 characters equally alike, but what’s the one thing that…

Open Window

The hospitality scene in Pune is growing in leaps and bounds and it is getting increasingly complex to give a blend of food, service and ambience to the customer which would make him revisit the place over and over. With this in mind restaurateurs are trying to bring some of the most disruptive type of…

Paapi maut ka aana – Mak-rana !!

Occasions where a name alone can make you drool are rare of sorts and I recently had one such experience when #TheBTeam got an exclusive tasting invite at Makrana. The place is situated in Prime Rose mall in Baner in the same building where you have Replay sports bar. The name itself tickles your taste…

Jumeirah – the bright ember of Karve Nagar

Another opportunity to meet an old friend and that to over a lovely spread of Afghani cuisine was something the bhukkads of B team would not miss at any cost. So here we were, for a pit stop on our culinary journey at Chandralok/ Jumeirah Café situated close to Mahalaxmi Lawns, Karve road. The place…

Spring up to some healthy food @Spring Onion

These days the foodie community is lot more particular about what goes in the making of their beloved recipes and are increasingly health conscious. The tradeoff of taste to the unhealthy ingredients is fast loosing markets and there are collections of food places which are known for healthy food which doesn’t use glutamate, soda, food…

Taking a shot at the Social Clinic

3 Mar: ‘Been there ate that’ is very normal for us foodies and although we were a part of launch party for the new happening ‘Madness’ in town, the starters we had that day were just a teaser and come Monday the 3rd, the movie came in full circle. So here we were with bloggers…

Pune skyline gets Starlit by Chandni (chowk food festival)

Perhaps the best Indianized synonym to yummy food would certainly be ‘Chandni Chowk’. Originally built as a market in the 17th century by Emperor Shah Jahan, this place still remains to be the biggest wholesale market India has to showcase but more than its wares the place is known for its Dahi Bhallas, Fallodas, Kulfis,…

‘Tis the (Spice) season – Cinnamon Spice (Season)

16th Feb: The B Team bloggers were yet again invited for a tasting this time at The Season’s Hotel Aundh and ‘Cinnamon Spice – Desi Tadka’ in particular. The Place is brain child of the owner’s daughter and they have given it a retro Bollywood theme to deck up. The place plays old classic Hindi…