Goa’s new bars offer songs, views and locally-inspired cocktails
5 days, 3 hours ago

Goa’s new bars offer songs, views and locally-inspired cocktails

The Hindu  

It is a drink that comes with a chant. There’s a balchão stuffed pickled cucumbers with granola to balance out the spicy paste; an umami-packed prawn and chorizo in chilli oil; a mellow tambdi bhaji sourdough melt; and a smashing raw mango chilli chicken. Bar Cold Drinks Pablo’s took the term neighbourhood bar and elevated it into a cool, new, chillout space. The folks behind this still-popular place — Anant Shirodkar, Terence Dmello, Tejas Pore, Rea Burman, and Vanessa Lopes — now have a new bar, Bar Cold Drinks. The theme is maritime — customers are greeted with personalised notes starting with ‘Ahoy’, there are skeleton heads with eye patches, and the menu focusses on rum-based drinks.

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A pocket-sized trend report for India's bar enthusiasts
2 weeks, 3 days ago

A pocket-sized trend report for India's bar enthusiasts

Live Mint  

Trends are a fluid phenomena that don’t fall within the limiting scope of a year. “There is a gradual rise in bars offering progressive cocktails in tier-2 cities," notes Mumbai-based drinks consultant Ajit Balgi. The bars in Indore—including The Library Bar—organise brand- Taking India’s drinks story forward is the increasing availability of homegrown spirits. Six Brothers collaborated with Mumbai restobar …

High on past, mixing with present
1 month, 3 weeks ago

High on past, mixing with present

New Indian Express  

Yangdup Lama, one of India’s most celebrated bartenders thanks to his experimental cocktails, and co-founder of artisanal cocktail bar Sidecar, recently opened Brook in Haryana’s Gurugram. The bar’s staple menu is a tribute to hill fare: Happy Himachali Hi Ball that uses blended whiskey with Himachali apple cider vinegar, the Thou Cha with gin and pinewood smoked Himalayan tea—an ode …

Bartenders Craft Elevated Cocktails and Elevated Experiences in a Vibrant City
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Bartenders Craft Elevated Cocktails and Elevated Experiences in a Vibrant City

Live Mint  

The article highlights the importance of bartenders in the bar industry, emphasizing their sharp memory and personalized service. It showcases the rise of bartender-owned bars in India, with successful entrepreneurs like Yangdup Lama and Arijit Bose opening multiple establishments. The article also explores the factors that contribute to the success of these bars, including the capital required, the focus on …

The Lab: A Journey Through the Flavors of Goa
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The Lab: A Journey Through the Flavors of Goa

The Hindu  

The Lab in Goa is a unique and innovative bar that focuses on creating cocktails with stories and local culture. The bar offers a tasting menu featuring carefully crafted libations that are inspired by the seasonal bounty of Goa. Each cocktail has a unique name and story, reflecting the ingredients and provenance of the drinks. The Lab also offers a …

Boilermaker: A Cool and Quirky Brew Masterpiece in Goa
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Boilermaker: A Cool and Quirky Brew Masterpiece in Goa

Live Mint  

Boilermaker, a new bar in Goa, offers a unique and experimental beer menu featuring a mix of classic and modern brews. The bar's focus is on short, flavorful cocktails and sessionable beers that complement a concise food menu. The beer menu offers a range of options, from Belgian witbier to experimental brews, and complements a succinct food menu featuring inventive …

Taupe by Titlie in Goa offers Indian flavours with a modern twist
7 months ago

Taupe by Titlie in Goa offers Indian flavours with a modern twist

The Hindu  

“When it comes to concepts, I never repeat myself,” says Tarun Sibal. After the serene views at Titlie and headliner agave cocktails at Barfly, the chef-entrepreneur’s newest venture, Taupe by Titlie, has brought me to Goa in search of an answer: what is new this time? The modern Indian restaurant completes the second and final phase of a holistic dine-and-drink …

Bengaluru bars get intimate
11 months, 1 week ago

Bengaluru bars get intimate

Live Mint  

You feel as if you are entering a cocoon when you step into SOKA, an effect enhanced by a large hanging paper sculpture resembling a luminous insect that dominates the small room. The menu at SOKA spells out this distinction as well, with cocktails like the Next-Gen Martini featuring Bull Dog gin, extra dry vermouth, Choya Yuzu Liqueur, and a …

India’s best bar: Sidecar in Delhi Clinches Best Bar in India for Another Year
11 months, 4 weeks ago

India’s best bar: Sidecar in Delhi Clinches Best Bar in India for Another Year

The Hindu  

It is midnight in Goa and the graveyard shift is on at Elephant & Co. The influential 30 Best Bars Award have just been announced in an action-packed ceremony at the Taj Cidade De Goa, with Sidecar from Delhi, winning the coveted title of the country’s best bar. It gives people more opportunities to have a good night out.” Recognising …

A taverna-turned-bar is ‘a perfect chill-out spot’ in Goa
1 year, 2 months ago

A taverna-turned-bar is ‘a perfect chill-out spot’ in Goa

Live Mint  

Once upon a time, Goa’s watering holes were a space where people would gather for a taste of local brew, with a side of gossip. The façade may be different, but the purpose is similar: good food, local booze and a space for people to drink and socialise. There is the signature aadmass—pork slow cooked on the bone, which has …

How Pune is becoming a top dining destination in India, drawing cosmopolitan bar hoppers
1 year, 10 months ago

How Pune is becoming a top dining destination in India, drawing cosmopolitan bar hoppers

The Hindu  

New Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru may be frontrunners in India’s cocktail culture, but the country’s smaller towns and cities are no longer mere spectators — they are fast catching up and turning the tide. At the 30 Best Bars India 2022 Awards held in January — the definitive list for the best bars in the country — four of Pune’s …

This December, all roads lead to Goa’s latest restaurants
2 years, 1 month ago

This December, all roads lead to Goa’s latest restaurants

The Hindu  

There are always many good reasons to visit Goa — some better than others. These nativised Goans from elsewhere as well as well-heeled domestic tourists who have replaced the erstwhile Israeli backpackers and Russian charters are driving the demand for high quality, even luxury dining in Goa, as it transforms into India’s restaurant capital —a far cry from the laidback …

Sipping on kokum feni: Goa’s new restaurants are now wooing locals with creative regional menus
3 years, 3 months ago

Sipping on kokum feni: Goa’s new restaurants are now wooing locals with creative regional menus

The Hindu  

Prior to the pandemic, Goa welcomed approximately 90 lakh tourists, including around nine lakh foreigners, per year. Now they are expecting to do well, with everyone who can’t go abroad, coming to Goa.” He adds, “In some ways, I think, being tested by the lockdown has actually been good for Goa’s restaurants. It also made them find ways to appeal …

The flip side of GO‘AHH!’
5 years, 4 months ago

The flip side of GO‘AHH!’

Deccan Chronicle  

Basking in the sun and livin’ it up— Goa is synonymous with everything that a memorable rendezvous promises. When you say Goa words like party, shacks, intoxicated nights and exotic food is what floods your memories. For those on the lookout for the ‘extra’ factor, which in all honesty, is a challenge to find in a place like Goa where, …

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