Smitha Menon

3 weeks ago | travelandleisureasia.com | Smitha Menon

The first time I encountered Chef Josh Niland’s culinary prowess, it was nothing short of mind-bending. Speaking on the sidelines of the World’s 50 Best Restaurants Awards in 2024, he sent ripples through his audience—the global gastronomic community—by presenting an unassuming ice cream sandwich. It was only after we had tucked in that we were told it was made from fish eyes.

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Smitha Menon

1 hour agoKohli’s Reaction To Accidental Like On This Indian Actress’s Insta Pic Triggers Memefest; Fans Blame ZuckerbergContemporary cricket great Virat Kohli’s reaction to Indian actress Avneet Kaur’s pictures on Instagram has brought out the freewheeling gossip-mongering spirit amongst fans, critics, and the shameless media alike. The incident allegedly occurred on the day of missus Anushka Sharma’s birthday.

1 month ago | nationalgeographic.com | Smitha Menon

This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). Spring has arrived in the jungles of Madhya Pradesh and the forest is bursting with every shade of green. Fresh shoots sprout from gnarled tree trunks as life begins anew after the long winter. In the distance, the birdsong is punctuated by a peacock’s wails.

1 month ago | livemint.com | Smitha Menon

Much innovation in India’s sweet treats scene is owed to standalone patisseries such as Mumbai’s Le 15 Patisserie, National Capital Region’s Miam, Mysuru’s Sapa Bakery, ice-cream stores like Goa’s Cream Choc Gelato, Bengaluru’s Lavonne Cafe and its newest baby LICK, Lavonne Ice Cream Kitchen, arguably the country’s coolest ice-cream parlour that serves up scoopfuls of gourmet ice cream.

1 month ago | htsyndication.com | Smitha Menon

Posted On: 2025-04-25 Posted By: Smitha Menon Cities International MINT New Delhi, April 25 -- A hush comes over the table when it arrives. Eleven layers of chocolate cake, whipped chocolate ganache, a hint of a few spices and loads of comfort.