Food
July 7, 2026

The Architecture of Flavor: In Conversation with Chef Smriti Iyer of Ananth India

Bengaluru: The modern Indian dining landscape is currently witnessing a stunning, introspective renaissance. Chefs across the subcontinent are looking deeply inward, stepping away from westernized fusion to excavate the rich, layered culinary histories of their own regional heritage. At the absolute forefront of this movement is Chef Smriti Iyer—an architect-turned-chef, baker, culinary educator, and founder […]

Food
June 30, 2026

The Geometry of Green: Why The Silky Elephant is Elevating Vegetarian Fine Dining in JP Nagar

Bengaluru: For a city that practically pioneered the modern, high-velocity vegetarian dining culture through its legendary, bustling tiffin rooms and iconic neighborhood darshinis, Bengaluru has long maintained a curious, lingering gap at the absolute top end of its culinary ladder. While progressive gastropubs and global meat-forward bistros have endlessly saturated the upscale dining corridors of […]