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Stories in Built Expressions

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Stories in Built Expressions

September 2, 2016

BUILT EXPRESSIONS is one of the India’s leading monthly magazines focused on construction industry. Here are some of my stories: New in home architecture Smart Homes

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#food #foodphotography #Foodstagram #restaurant #bengaluru #foodies #foodpost #foodporn #vegetarianfood #vegetarian

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#christmasornaments #christmasdecorations #christmas #christmasdecor #tistheseason #red #green #santa

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#buffet #foodpost #foodgasm #food
#vegetarianfood #vegetables #hotelmanagement #Foodstagram #foodphotography

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This is a Seasonal collaboration between Stranger & Sons Gin and award winning, Bombay based restaurant and bar - The Bombay Canteen, Perry Road Peru is the first of its kind in India - a single-batch, limited edition distilled cocktail. An exclusive sit-down dinner with live music, a delicious culinary offering and cocktails entwined with the nostalgia-inspired flavours of Bombay.
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#sitdowndinner #peru #guava #perryroadperu #bengaluru #localcuisine #pairing #vegetarianfood #foodphotography #FoodPorn #nofilter

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The Navratri Thali at Shangri La Bengaluru's Saffr

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#navratri #dusherra #dasara #food #festivities #thaali #foodporn #foodgasm #navratrithaali #festivevibes #indianfood #culinary #flavours #festive #dusherra #dasara2021 #sobengaluru #nofilter

The Utsav Thaali at Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru is all about celebratory grandeur. The thali is a representation of India’s culinary map on a plate. Starting with the quintessential rice dish in the centre, there is an array of bowls with the most delicious curries, gravies and fries, along with condiments to dial up the flavours a few notches. There are delectable sweets as a customary ending to this soul satisfying meal experience as well. Just make sure you are very hungry when you come. Available in vegetarian and non vegetarian options, here are some of the dishes that are part of this culinary extravahanza:

Lasooni murgh tikka, prawn ghee roast, Manglorean kori gassi, Dehlvi gosht nehari, specially slow-cooked lamb, Goan fish curry and a flavoursome Alleppey prawn curry for meat and seafood lovers

Vegetarians have a special spread of zaituni paneer tikka, kaju kismis aur mutter ki kachori with aloo dum, Dehlvi dahi gujjiya, dalimbi usal, palak mangodi ki subzi, ajwaini soya chaap and Thalasseri vegetable biryani
The suite of delectable sweet treats includes angoori rasmalai, dry fruit mawa gujiya and a truly decadent anjeer aur badam ka halwa.
When: October 13-17, 2021 for lunch and dinner from 12:00 noon – 3:00 pm and 6:00–9:00 pm
Where: CUR8
Price: Vegetarian thali at INR 1950 + taxes per person; non-vegetarian thali at INR 2150 + taxes per person
To make a dining reservation, call +91 76191 46004 / 80 4522 2222.
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Chocolat-Tea will be available at the Lobby Lounge daily between 12 p.m. – 6 p.m., featuring a fine selection of delicious Choquette, Chocolate Lemon Madeline, Grenade Pecan Mille-Feuille, Banana Caramel Bonbon, Chocolate Scones with Clotted Cream, Avocado Sushi, Charcoal Tuna Croissant, Jalapeno Arincini and more.

For an extra special touch, guests can indulge in refreshing drinks including Cranberry Bliss, Kiwi Lime Cooler, Coco Negroni and Cucumber Julep. You can also enjoy an array of tea, coffee and hot chocolate.

Chocolat-Tea is priced at INR 899 plus taxes with soft beverages, INR 1699 plus taxes with two cocktails and INR 2499 with champagne cocktails, and is available daily from September 24th until November 30th, 2021. For more information, WhatsApp +91 97420 26100, call +91 80 4512 6100 or email bengaluru@shangri-la.com
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#chocolate #tea #shangrila #teaexperience #chocolates #bangalore #nofilter

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