Flavoured snow and the best meals of 2024
Live MintIt’s a truth universally acknowledged that the end of the year is a time of reflection and gratitude. Papa’s, Mumbai If there’s been one restaurant that has captured the attention of the food media, changed diner behaviour and thrown out the fine-dining rulebook, it’s Papa’s, the 12-seater tasting menu restaurant by Hunger Inc., the folks behind The Bombay Canteen empire. I dined there in July and feasted on a range of dishes from a well-balanced and precisely timed tasting menu: there was chilli Alaskan crab, a sea cucumber spring roll and roasted pigeon, that were all standouts showcasing the chef’s expertise in balancing flavours and textures. Big Esso, Melbourne Started by the acclaimed chef Nornie Bero, Big Esso highlights First Nations’ cooking in Australia. Whether it’s a list for restaurant meals or home cooked ones, take a moment to appreciate the love, labour and skill that goes into cooking every single day.