Jagruthi Maddela

5 days ago | indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela

Some nights out with old buddies remain etched in one’s memory years after they’re over. Be it to celebrate a new job or to ring in a birthday — combined with finger-licking grub, an ambience that brings the vibe together and foot-tapping music that forces you out of your seat, the heady mix is sure to make it to one’s core memories. Popular HITEC City bar reopens with new look and bold menuResign 2.0 Skybar has been one such haunt for folks around HITEC City since years.

1 week ago | indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela

It’s a slow weekend morning, when the entire household has slept in. Waking up gingerly, there is only one question in mind: what do we have for breakfast? And while quick 15-minute recipes or staples are for the bustle of weekday mornings, weekends come in with the embrace of leisure. These mornings demand an elaborate breakfast — eggs cooked to perfection, crisp buttered toast with a side of freshly squeezed juice and maybe a cappuccino to wrap it up.

2 weeks ago | indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela

Over the last few years, the city has seen an influx of restaurants and cafés serving cuisines of the world, right in our backyard. While handmade ravioli or piping hot laksa have their place, one cuisine that never fails to impress Hyderabadis is South Indian. Sophisticated and laden with freshly ground aromatic spices, the familiarity of the cuisine is unmatched. So when we heard of a new café in town serving fusion food focussed on South Indian cuisine, we had to check it out.

3 weeks ago | indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela

Spring calls for new beginnings, marking the new year in a host of communities across the globe. Be it the Thai Songkran festival or Ugadi closer to home, it is heartening to witness every culture’s unique practices interwoven into celebratory food, floral arrangements and merriment. Check out this Thingyan menu in HyderabadThis week, we got to witness one such new year celebration that gave us a glimpse into a new culture.

1 month ago | indulgexpress.com | Jagruthi Maddela

Sharing a meal with a group of friends or acquaintances is no short of a delicate dance. From sorting out differences about a certain type of fish or chicken preparation to intently taking the waiter’s recommendations from an extensive menu. If someone swears by their Chicken 65, someone else would like a Sushi platter on their evening out. And while this is being figured out, a paneer or mushroom option is requested for the vegetarian kin.