Ann Martin shares her Salsa recipes and some variations to make the basic salsa much more interesting. This really is one underrated dish and a fresh batch should be in every fridge, just in case.

I’m trying to return to the kitchen, and coming back home to cook every afternoon is one of the ways in which I’m trying to get back to cooking. These were our lunches for this past week.

Pawan Soni checks out the Independence Day festival at Coriander Leaf, Gurgaon where they have 64 dishes from all over the country to commemorate 64 years of independence. Predictable or great?

Does India’s most talked about restaurant and oldest culinary contribution still have what it takes to lure diners? We don’t think so.

Ann Martin tries to answer the very in-vogue question of what wines go well with Indian food. What’s your take on this?

Backed by the Italian government, the EU and driven by the Consortium of Guarantee of Quality Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVC), this campaign aims to spread knowledge of olive oils and cooking techniques to the consuming public. Read about the launch here.

19 Oriental Avenue is an oriental restaurant in the Shangri-La Hotel. As most hotels go, it’s food is quite expensive. Does it deliver the goods? We had quite a nice time answering that question.

IBIS Hotel in Gurgaon claims to deliver a no-frills, value for money dining experience. Do they succeed?

West View is a restuarant in the ITC Maurya, New Delhi. It’s claim to fame has always been it’s grill – and selection of fresh meats, seafood and vegetables. With the rise of many other restaurants with similar formats, does it retain it’s edge or is it on the way to culinary oblivion?

I really don’t expect a bars and lounges to have good food and Vapour in Gurgaon was a very pleasant surprise!