The Indian food & beverage industry is going through a transition, which is reflected in several trends. One the one hand, as a
By Swarnendu Biswas

Bartenders generally act as the public image of the bar that they work for. They not only contribute towards the atmosphere of the bar,
By Ashok Malkani

Mention Scotch whisky
By Ashok Malkani

The not-too-long ago incident where two ships collided off Mumbai shore resulting in oil spillage and the setting in of the rainy season
By Ashok Malkani

The delectable taste and the timeless aroma
By Swarnendu Biswas

A section of India is becoming increasingly health conscious, which is reflected in its lifestyle and diet. Nowadays we see a lot of people thronging the

The demand for processed foods in India is led by increasing urbanisation, change in the lifestyles, food habits, and the emergence of the organised food
By Gokul Bhagabati

Wine drinking is slowly but steadily gaining popularity in the upper echelons of the Indian society as more and more upwardly mobile Indians are developing

With the advent and the consequent progress of globalisation, Indian curries and cuisines are gaining wide acceptance even far beyond the national boundaries

Food is undergoing a sea change. And this does not mean a change in the sea food consumption! The menu in the classy restaurants, today, reflects a mixture

Hard liquor is now fast being replaced by mild stimulants like wine and beer. Along with wine, beer is proving to be equally fast moving in the popularity

Abs is fab, flab is drab, seems to be the new mantra of the health conscious Indians. The young as well as the old are now trying to keep slim and trim.

Thai food has been proving popular not only in India but also all over the world. It was only after the 1960s that Thai food moved out of Thailand’s

A new breed of customers who not only want to eat at expensive restaurants but also want to eat exotic food is increasing. They are the jet set

After a hard day’s work, the generation-next wants to let its hair down and have a ball. Music, Masti is what will wash away their cares.

Big, bold and beautiful exuding opulence – that’s what the new super chic bars and clubs are! They are redefining nightlife in cities like

An artistic blend of different cuisines is what is known as fusion food. A Chow Mien Samosa or a dosa stuffed with vegetable noodles are not fantasies

Health has become a topic at almost all get together. People often replace a meal with liquid diet. Some dieticians have made special preparations, which

The most rejuvenating experience, which fills up the generation gap, is the love of sizzlers and Hookah. Sixteen or sixty, you can't resist the aroma and

The busy executive today is more prone to stress than what they were a few years ago. And one of the ideal ways of relaxation is discussing things with

Changing lifestyle has brought wine out of 5-star hotels, increasing its demand even among the higher middle class. The major wine producing centres in

Wine drinking is now being encouraged even by the doctors. It is no longer taboo to imbibe a glass of the bubbly. Ashok Malkani talks about different wines,

Fast food has been growing at a rapid pace. The localised Indian Bhelpuri and the Delhi chat is now being replaced by the hamburger and pizza. Several

Beer guzzling is becoming popular and sales have been zooming over the last few years. Even in North India where bear is not very popular, due to the summer

Weekends are happening nights in almost all metros. The crowd - young and old want to forget their daily routines and let their hair down. While many go

The organised retail sector is slowly edging out the neighborhood Kirana shop. The large stores have come up in almost all the metropolitan cities and