What was I doing in Mussoorie?
For one, it’s a beautiful destination. Why wouldn’t I go back there? ( Been there once previously in February 2016. Was hosted by the JW Marriott Walnut Grove Spa and…
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Brunch at Nagai, Gurgaon #EyesForDining
If you know about Nagai, Gurgaon, you’ll be pleased to know that the restaurant is now going to be open for weekend brunch! So far, it was only open in…
Sweet & Soup & Savoury, All The Way From Japan
When your girlfriend is traveling from Japan to India for the very first time, you want it to be special for her. In turn, she wants it to be special…
My Favourite Things at Narendra Bhawan, Bikaner #NAINAxNarendraBhawan
Looking at the number of photo stories I’ve done from the city of Bikaner, it seems that we did more touristy things in Bikaner than we did in Jaisalmer. Very…
Merchants’ Trail, Rampuria Havelis, Bikaner #NAINAxNarendraBhawan
We did a LOT of things in Bikaner. Narendra Singh Bhawan had arranged for a bunch of trails across the city. We’d already visited Bikaji Ki Tekri, seen the Sadul…
Lunch at Laxmi Niwas #NAINAxNarendraBhawan
After visiting Bikaji Ki Tekri and the Sadul Singh Museum, the Narendra Bhawan team had planned lunch for us at the Laxmi Niwas Palace. There’s some insanely beautiful and intricate…
Bye Suryagarh! Hello Narendra Bhawan! #EyesForRajasthan #NAINAxNarendraBhawan
( All images are clickable for viewing in larger sizes. ) As much as Suryagarh was the epitome of luxury and luxurious experiences, Narendra Bhawan in Bikaner was the epitome…
Lunch at an Oasis, Jaisalmer #NAINAxSuryagarh
Previous photo stories from this trip : – #CoverUp personal style feature that was photographed at Suryagarh ;– recorded one episode of my podcast, The Naina Redhu Experience, from the roof of my…
Dinner on The Dunes #NAINAxSuryagarh
( As always, all images are clickable if you’d like to view larger versions – especially the panorama ones and the ones with the stars. ) Our second day at…
Welcome to Suryagarh ( #EyesForRajasthan Day 03 ) #NAINAxSuryagarh
What do you do when you visit a place that’s supposed to be a hotel but feels like home? ( And not just because you’re working on a gig with…
Le Marche Groceries #EyesForGurgaon
The best things to shop from Le Marche are imported stuff that you won’t otherwise find anywhere else. I don’t buy vegetables and other fresh produce from them because those…
The Wine Company & Chockriti #EyesForDining
Wine and chocolate pairing at The Wine Company, DLF Cyber Hub, Gurgaon. ( That’s the most boring way I can describe this evening – it was an INSANELY fun evening…
India Art Fair, 2017 Closing Party at Le Meridien, New Delhi
The coolest thing for me to have spotted at the India Art Fair, 2017 closing party at Le Meridien, New Delhi was how the hotel had taken artist Sankha Samanta’s…
Cafe Lota, New Delhi #EyesForDining
Restaurant closes at 10 p.m. Avoid during weekends. On weekdays it is relatively empty and you don’t need to book a table in advance. Parking available only for five cars.…
Megu, The Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri #EyesForDining
Always fun being back at The Leela Palace, Chankyapuri. Mainly because it involves soaking-in the beautiful hotel AND I get to satisfy my cravings for some amazing cuisines, all at…
Food Heaven with Novotel, Juhu #NAINAxAccorHotels
When the Festivelle 2016 schedule was finalized and I found out it was going to be taking place at a venue at Juhu in Bombay, I looked for suitable hotels…
LouisXIII Experience at ITC Maurya
My first brush with the Louis XII champagne cognac was way back in December 2012 when I photographed an assignment for Chateau Palmer wine and Louis XIII. When Prarrthona invited…
Mum’s Kitty Party at Westin, Gurgaon #NAINAxWestin
Long having turned up my nose at my notion of what a “Kitty Party” is ( there are many varieties ), when your own mother is part of one, alongwith…
Dinner with Devaux Champagne at Pullman Hotel, Aerocity, New Delhi
Not a huge fan of Champagne, I was more interested in the “Farm To Table” dinner that was promised along with the Champagne tasting. As it turns out, by the…
White Alba Truffles at Le Cirque, The Leela Palace, New Delhi #EyesForDining
The October-November Truffles festival in Italy usually means that luxury hotels all over the world are likely to receive a larger-than-usual shipment of the precious White Alba Truffles. I love…
9th Indian Sommelier Championship 2016, Pullman Hotel Aerocity #EyesForDining
The 9th Indian Sommelier Championship, was conducted by Wi-Not, which is India’s only professionally qualified and managed Wine & Beverage Solutions company. The finale of the championship was at the…
DiVino Wine Bar & Kitchen, Sector 29, Gurgaon #EyesForDining #EyesForGurgaon
At first glance, DiVino‘s exterior looks out of place compared to the other restaurants that line up on Sector 29’s back road. What looks like exposed brick work is, well,…
Hobgoblin Beer #FriendsOfTheGoblin
At the outset, bitter beer is an acquired taste. When most of the Indian alcohol market is dominated by “golden beer”, questions about new beer brands can range from, “But…
Dubai Travel Itinerary #REDHUxEmirates #EyesForDubai
We arrive at Dubai International Airport by an Emirates Airlines flight from Delhi. Our first half of the stay is going to be at the Atlantis, The Palm. I have…