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I’d read about this touch table diner in the newspaper, and it seemed a coincidence when a friend suggested we meet there for drinks and brunch/lunch. Touché (too-shay) is situated on 100 feet road in Indiranagar, probably the most happening area in Bangalore, above the Reid & Taylor showroom. It is also the world’s 5th [...]

Have been meaning to write about my recent visit to Bangalore (I know I know.. Bangalore again !! ), par kya karein, it is always wonderful to see my nephew and in fact this time we all went to celebrate his second birthday. It wasn’t as cold as it was the same time last year though during [...]

Just got back yesterday from another quick visit to Bangalore and as always it was a fun filled one. This time though, it was more of a gastronomical delight, with a superb lunch at Caperberry and a hearty breakfast at The Egg Factory. One thing I noticed was that both airlines I used on this [...]

Woke up to a lazy Sunday morning and plans of driving down towards Mysore Road for breakfast with some friends. However, schedules were not matching, and we eventually decided on The Egg Factory. Situated off St. Mark’s Road, the entrance is quite nondescript enough, and it is housed in a building called “Whitehouse”. As we [...]

Yay ! Back in Bangalore after my last visit in June. Flew Kingfisher Red this time, and I was informed before that there would be no in-flight entertainment, no blankets or pillows, and no choice of cuisine. Well… the person telling me this was out of touch with reality coz I watched the Autocar show [...]

Just returned to Pune… and already feeling like taking the first flight back to Bangalore !! It was a fun filled lazy week, what with the idyllic weather. No rain, however. Got to meet several friends who are now based here, including an old friend I last met some 13-14 years ago. Unfortunately, some other friends were [...]

Yay !! Folks in Bangalore have a reason to rejoice !! The administration has relaxed it’s nightlife rules to an extent, so Bangaloreans can stretch their time till midnight as far as movies and dining out are concerned. Booze lovers and those who like to burn the dance floor will still have to wind up by 11 [...]