Articles by Vir Sanghvi
Taste With Vir: Was the boom in Goa too good to last and is a bust on its way?
Unless you love Goa, it has become just another Indian destination distinguished by a few beaches. Which is a shame. I would love to see it attract visitors.
Updated on Dec 12, 2023 04:06 PM IST
Vir Sanghvi, New Delhi
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: A heated argument about hot sauces
The West loves Tabasco. Asian gourmands embrace Siriracha. Most Chinese restaurants now offer some kind of chilli crisp. India, with no hot-sauce tradition, still manages a few hacks to heat up bland meals
Updated on Dec 12, 2023 03:52 PM IST
The Taste With Vir: Forget the movie Casablanca, go and see the real thing
Drive into the Casbah in Tangier. And lose yourself in the gardens of Marrakech. It will be a holiday with a difference.
Published on Dec 05, 2023 11:46 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
Rude Travel by Vir Sanghvi: The magic of Morocco
Fewer hippies, more luxury and a hotel that feels like home. Marrakesh is the place French people go to when they want to dream. Perhaps more Indians should too
Updated on Dec 01, 2023 03:55 PM IST
The Taste With Vir: Tasting menus vs a la carte menu
If a chef can cook like Gaggan or Heston, then he or she can deny guests all choice. They won't mind. But if a chef can’t, then it’s time to dial down the ego.
Published on Nov 28, 2023 09:11 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Is Bengaluru the most exciting city to eat in?
Bengaluru is more than pubs and IT bars. It now aces the franchise dosa game, has great Thai, and serves killer pastries. It easily leaves Mumbai and Delhi in the dust
Updated on Nov 26, 2023 07:07 AM IST
The Taste With Vir: Are restaurants too expensive?
Never forget the golden rule: Expensive is not a synonym for good. So always be suspicious of places that charge too much money.
Updated on Nov 21, 2023 09:58 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, New Delhi
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: America’s star-spangled Indian restaurants
Three Indian restaurants in the US, Indienne, Semma and Rania, have been awarded Michelin stars. Each has broken from tradition, stirring love into the mix
Updated on Nov 17, 2023 03:36 PM IST
PRS Oberoi has checked out, ‘Biki’s’ luxury legacy remains
Prithvi Raj Singh aka Biki Oberoi, founder of Oberoi Hotels, passed away at the age of 94. Oberoi transformed the Indian hospitality industry and built some of the world's finest hotels, setting new standards for luxury and creating a great luxury-hotel brand. His legacy includes the Oberoi Vilas hotels, which are considered a breakthrough for Indian hospitality. Oberoi's commitment to quality and his dedication to creating hotels he was proud of have left a lasting impact on the industry.
Updated on Nov 14, 2023 05:51 PM IST
The Taste With Vir: The surprising science behind leftover food
The TV show Lessons in Chemistry and recent research suggest that leftovers can taste better and be healthier than fresh foods, especially those with starches.
Published on Nov 14, 2023 08:34 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Why Indian vegetarians are hung up on gucchi
The most expensive vegetable in India, a delicacy for vegetarians, is a type of mushroom. But are they worth the high price that vegetarians pay for them?
Updated on Nov 10, 2023 03:32 PM IST
The Taste With Vir: Should gastronomy become a weapon in war?
Food is about joy. It should unite not separate. And when it becomes part of a political battle, it loses its point and purpose.
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 08:53 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
Rude Drink by Vir Sanghvi: Grape expectations from India’s new wine boom
India is learning to love wine again. And things are different now. A wine bar with free tastings, new labels, more fun, less fuss. And better prices too
Updated on Nov 03, 2023 07:50 PM IST
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Decoding India’s chop, cutlet and patty
Chop, cutlet and patty mean different things in the West and in India. Blame history, geography, even politics. Just don’t let it get in the way of a good meal
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 04:42 PM IST
The Taste With Vir: It's time to say goodbye to the boring old baked beans
We should leave boring old baked beans on white bread to white people. We can do much much better ourselves!
Published on Oct 24, 2023 12:20 PM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Why Samyukta Nair is destiny’s grandchild
Samyukta Nair runs top restaurants in London and has stayed true to her Indian roots. Grandpa CP Nair, who founded the Leela hotels, would have been most proud
Updated on Oct 20, 2023 03:49 PM IST
The Taste With Vir: Sri Lankan cuisine and Hoppers
I spent several days in Sri Lanka a couple of years ago trying only to eat the local cuisine and I can’t recall a single bad meal.
Updated on Oct 17, 2023 09:11 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: A new renaissance in Florence
When the world thinks of Italy, it’s Florence they’re thinking of. But amidst all the art, history and beauty are now touches of modern comfort and style
Updated on Oct 13, 2023 03:50 PM IST
The Taste With Vir: Hotels and the changing trends
How, over the years, the trend of hotels have changed - the article offers insights.
Published on Oct 10, 2023 01:00 PM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
Rude Food with Vir Sanghvi: The best of 2023... so far
These chefs, restaurants, dishes and experiences have been the highlight of the year. The list travels the world and also celebrates flavours close to home
Updated on Oct 06, 2023 04:32 PM IST
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: A new high for South Indian cuisine
Is modern South Indian food finally getting its due? From Goa to New York, chefs are putting their heritage on a plate
Updated on Sep 29, 2023 03:53 PM IST
The Taste With Vir: Why is obesity a major public health problem now?
How obesity, in the last few decades, has become a major public health issue - the article offers insights on this.
Published on Sep 26, 2023 10:16 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: How the G20 menu wowed the world
State dinners across the world serve boring food. But ITC’s chefs set a new standard at the G20 Summit, with an inventive vegetarian menu and impeccable service
Updated on Sep 22, 2023 06:56 PM IST
The Taste With Vir: To crucify Hasan Minhaj or not for embellishing his stories
Minhaj’s stand-up routine consists of stories about his time in America. According to an article, none of them is true - at least not in the way he tells them.
Published on Sep 19, 2023 10:29 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: A guide to modern Japanese dining
Modern Japanese food consists of dishes that didn’t originate in Japan. Here are its greatest hits, they’re all delicious, anyway
Updated on Sep 15, 2023 04:49 PM IST
The Taste with Vir: Another prejudice bites the dust
Perhaps it really is time to abandon the prejudice of the past, the ones I was brought up on and the ones I held close to my heart.
Updated on Sep 12, 2023 02:29 PM IST
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: How Daniel Humm turns cooking into fine art
Daniel Humm’s love for art couldn’t be contained on paper or in a regular kitchen. See how his food takes plant-based eating to a Michelin-star level
Updated on Sep 08, 2023 04:29 PM IST
Taste With Vir: Guru-shishya relationship between Manish Mehrotra-Himanshu Saini
I find the bond between Manish Mehrotra and Himanshu Saini so amazing. Mehrotra is India’s greatest chef. And Himanshu Saini is his most celebrated disciple.
Updated on Sep 05, 2023 10:38 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: How tomatoes spawned a tang dynasty
As tomato prices fluctuate, see how it went from foreign food to culinary staple in less than a century
Updated on Sep 01, 2023 04:15 PM IST
The Taste with Vir Sanghvi: Are shrimp and prawn the same thing?
The one difference most of us believe exists is bogus: Prawns are not necessarily bigger than shrimp. There are very small prawns and large shrimp too.
Updated on Aug 28, 2023 04:12 PM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi