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The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Should hotels run restaurants?
One reason why Indian hoteliers think they have to run four or five restaurants at every property is because they have been brought up on this model.
Updated on Apr 17, 2024 09:06 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, New Delhi
The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Indian chefs need to have discerning palates
Does this matter? Should we want to serve the best carrots? Or should we just accept that our food is about spice and not the quality of ingredients?
Published on Apr 09, 2024 09:57 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, New Delhi
Taste By Vir: Are Indian restaurants taken more seriously globally than before
Nobody disputes that Indian food is now taken more seriously globally. But what about Indian restaurants? That’s a tough one but my instinct is to say ‘yes’.
Updated on Apr 02, 2024 03:09 PM IST
Vir Sanghvi, New Delhi
The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Birkin bag, the most coveted bag in the world
The article narrates the tale of the Birkin bag, a symbol of understated elegance and timeless luxury.
Updated on Mar 26, 2024 01:09 PM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: The story of Rathikant Basu
The article traces the story of Rathikant Basu, one of the most under-appreciated pioneers of the Indian television industry.
Published on Mar 19, 2024 10:18 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
The Taste With Vir: Delhi restaurant misuses the Michelin logo and its ratings
I have written many times about Michelin stars and how they are misused in India that it annoys me to repeat some of the points I have made so often before.
Updated on Mar 12, 2024 03:49 PM IST
Vir Sanghvi, New Delhi
The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Chefs deserve to be honoured and remembered
There were chefs in India but mostly, there were cooks. Very few standalone restaurants had proper chefs till the 1980s.
Published on Mar 05, 2024 11:47 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Key codes and secret doors; antithesis of restaurants
In the era of key codes and secret doors, the article explores the true definition of hospitality and the joy of eating in restaurants.
Published on Feb 27, 2024 06:24 PM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
The Taste With Vir: Remembering Chef Imtiaz Qureshi's impact on Awadhi cuisine
Explore the culinary journey of Chef Imtiaz Qureshi, a pioneer in Awadhi cuisine, whose innovative creations left an enduring impact on Indian gastronomy.
Published on Feb 20, 2024 06:11 PM IST
Vir Sanghvi, New Delhi
The Taste With Vir: Why do people go to restaurants?
There is one kind of restaurant I rarely find in India. My needs are quite specific: it must be comfortably appointed and the food must be consistently good.
Published on Feb 13, 2024 01:19 PM IST
Vir Sanghvi, New Delhi
The Taste With Vir: Mumbai vs Delhi culinary showdown in the battle of palates
In this week's The Taste, Vir Sanghvi talks about Delhi's gastronomic pride at stake as Mumbai's culinary scene takes the lead. Who wins in the epicurean clash?
Published on Feb 06, 2024 08:08 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, New Delhi
The Taste With Vir: 48 hours in Paris; a trip filled with challenges and delight
From navigating Parisian hotel rates during Couture Week to indulging in luxury dining, the 48 hours in Paris unfolds with surprises and culinary delights.
Published on Jan 30, 2024 08:52 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, New Delhi
The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Who should we credit for the invented dishes?
This article traces the dishes and the individuals who invented them. Are dishes invented by individuals or do they evolve over time?
Published on Jan 23, 2024 02:03 PM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
The Taste With Vir: The rise of Udaipur as India's top luxury destination
Udaipur's rise as a luxury destination is driven by the opening of new hotels and the popularity of destination weddings, making it a top choice for travellers.
Published on Jan 16, 2024 10:55 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, New Delhi
The Taste With Vir: Tourism and India-Maldives row over anti-Modi posts
The relations between India and the Maldives are deep and long-standing. It would be a shame if inexperienced politicians damaged those ties.
Updated on Jan 09, 2024 02:19 PM IST
Vir Sanghvi, New Delhi
The Taste With Vir: Why you should consider Bangkok or other Asian destinations
Domestic destinations did okay during pandemic when Indians could not travel abroad. But now that the Far East has opened up, places like Goa seem overpriced.
Updated on Jan 02, 2024 02:21 PM IST
Vir Sanghvi, New Delhi
The Taste With Vir: What do I like the least about Christmas?
Christmas, as we have seen, is a bit of humbug. And it is all commercially-motivated and sponsored nonsense.
Published on Dec 19, 2023 08:38 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, New Delhi
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Taste With Vir: Visiting Paris in August
Do go to Paris in August. It’s always fun. But it is no longer a bargain and the food can vary in quality.
Updated on Aug 22, 2023 11:48 AM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi