Twist of taste

Twist of taste is a innovative cooking show on Fox Traveller & History channel that I like. Here is an interview with the 5-star michelin chef and presenter of the show, and a tidbit of the segment on Kolkata.

Interview with Anjan Chatterjee

Anjan Chatterjee is the man behind the Mainland China chain of restaurants. Read his interview with the Telegraph here.

Restaurant on the first floor - tandoor and indo multi cuisine restaurant

The restaurant on the first floor is a highly rated tandoor and indian restaurant, it features live performances by artists. Website of the restaurant.

The chef has released a book, read about it here.

Angus Denoon, Indie film maker of Street food Kolkata (Nov 2010)

Street food is an indie film that has been doing the rounds for a bit. It was produced by Angus Denoon, the jhalmuri wala of England.

Some books, films, and travels later, an interesting story about his foray into Bengali snacks - find about it here, here and here.

Conclave, Kolkata's first business club, completes 25 years (Apr 2011)

The Conclave is the city's first business club, owned by Harsh Neotia. Read about the party here.

Street food favorites of few restaurateurs

What are the favorite street foods of few of our Kolkatan foodies and where do they go to get it ? Lets take a look.

Kewpie restaurant turns 12 (Jan 2011)

The landmark restaurant serving bengali fare turned 12 years. Read about its story here.

Bengali quarterly magazine on art - SHILPA O SHILPI (Sep 2011)

Bengal Foundation of Dhaka has recently published the first issue of a slick Bengali magazine on the arts titled Shilpa O Shilpi, which covers the culture of both Bengals through articles, pictures and photographs with a degree of sophistication. Read about it here.

Sharmila Tagore completes 50 years in cinema (May 2011)

A summary of the life and career of West Bengal expat Sharmila Tagore in her own words.

Read the first part here and second part here

Like the restaurant Mainland China? Get the recipes

My favorite item in this restaurant is its Lemon Coriander Chicken Soup. I am pleased that this cookbook is out.

Some interesting articles on this book here and here. It should be available in your neighborhood bookstore. Else try here.

Here is an interview with the author.

Recipes featured in iconic tv show 'Benudir Rannaghar': where to get

Remember the iconic television cookery show Benudir Rannaghar (1998-2002) ? It was one of the better cooking shows that taught authentic classic recipes that have not been meddled with.

Well a book is out. You can get it here and here. It is available in Oxford bookstore as well, in the bengali section.