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Is there room for another craft gin?

2 weeks ago | livemint.com | Prachi Joshi

Lounge Summary Alcobev experts believe there’s space for more gin brands, particularly those with a focused approach and a long-term strategy This is a Mint Premium article gifted to you. Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The iridescent green-hued bottle comes encased in a block of ice. The chilled spirit poured into my glass begins with a herbal whiff, its overarching earthy and woody notes recalling the smell of the forest.
Discover California's Offbeat Wine Regions

3 weeks ago | zeezest.com | Prachi Joshi

On a rather warm October afternoon, I find myself at Folded Hills Winery, about 30 minutes north of Santa Barbara, California. The chilled glass of rosé offered to me hits the spot. Unlike most California rosés, this one is elegant, fruity, and dry — very much French Provence-style. It's no surprise that I returned home with a bottle.
Eating through Lima is a cultural journey through Peru

1 month ago | cntraveller.in | Prachi Joshi

As I dig into my first ceviche on Peruvian soil, I contemplate the view — a 1,500-year-old adobe-and-clay pyramid bathed in golden light. It's hard to believe this pre-Inca structure is in the middle of Lima's chic Miraflores neighbourhood, much less there's a restaurant next to it. Huaca Pucllana was built as a ceremonial and funerary centre, with remains of tombs, pottery, and mummies being excavated from there.
Sake sips and elevated Japanese at this new restaurant in Mumbai

1 month ago | livemint.com | Prachi Joshi

The dual-level restaurant designed by Sarah Sham of the Mumbai-based design firm Essajees Atelier, reflects the quintessentially Japanese minimalist ethos. True to its name, which means elegant or classy, Otoki is all about intentional restraint. The earthy palette is muted and natural materials like warm wood and stone abound. A striking light fixture of white metallic ginkgo leaves suspended over the main dining area, is the only ornamentation.
A peruvian bull run

1 month ago | newindianexpress.com | Prachi Joshi

By Prachi Joshi As you travel around Cusco and Peru's Sacred Valley or further south in the region of Puno (near Lake Titicaca), keep an eye on the rooftops. You will often find a pair of terracotta bulls-sometimes plain, sometimes decorated in eye-catching colours-standing atop houses. The tradition originated deep in the Andes, notably in the town of Pucará in the Puno region, hence these figurines are called (torito means 'little bull').
Pisco: The fascinating story of Peru’s national drink

1 month ago | livemint.com | Prachi Joshi

The origins of pisco go back to the 16th century when Spanish conquistadors brought grapevines to Peru. The vines flourished in the fertile soil, especially in the coastal valleys, and wine production boomed. In 1641, Spain’s King Philip IV prohibited Peruvian wine imports to protect the Spanish wine market. Local producers then began distilling surplus grape juice into a clear brandy.
HT Syndication: Pisco: The fascinating story of Peru's national drink

1 month ago | htsyndication.com | Prachi Joshi

Posted On: 2025-05-11 Posted By: Prachi Joshi Health & Lifestyle Real Estate & Construction MINT New Delhi, May 11 -- Come on, c'mon faster! You need to shake it really hard for the foam to form," says Kini Chacon as I work the cocktail shaker. Chacon is a chef at Rooftop Kitchen, a cooking class in Cusco in south-eastern Peru.
There’s a chic new lodge in Sariska for both wildlife and wellness experiences

Mar 25, 2025 | cntraveller.in | Prachi Joshi

Why book? For an immersive experience that goes beyond tiger safaris and helps you engage with the land and its people. Set the sceneA winding mountain road brings me to an ancient Neelkanth temple in the buffer zone of Sariska Tiger Reserve. It’s surrounded by lush wheat fields interspersed with ruins of other temples. Some 200 of them — dating between 6th and 11th centuries — once stood here but were all destroyed by marauding Mughals.
Going beyond the binary

Mar 1, 2025 | newindianexpress.com | Prachi Joshi

Against a bright yellow background and enclosed within a blue circle, two hands come together in that signature clap—palms meeting perpendicular to each other with fingers spread out; you can hear the sound reverberating through the room. It’s the signature of a community, an index of identity, a protest against norms, if you will.
10 best museums in India

Feb 18, 2025 | lonelyplanet.com | Prachi Joshi

In a country as gloriously diverse as India, it’s no surprise that you can find museums touching on just about every subject. August encyclopedic institutions covering the subcontinent’s extraordinary history and culture rank among some of the grandest in the world. Yet beyond these heavy hitters, a wide array of galleries throughout the country are dedicated to unexpected and often overlooked subjects.