Experience the Royal Maratha Cuisine at Ishaara's New Pop-up with Chef Anuradha Medhora

Experience the Royal Maratha Cuisine at Ishaara's New Pop-up with Chef Anuradha Medhora

By Nishang Narayan

Published on May 18, 2024

Mumbai’s renowned contemporary Indian restaurant, Ishaara, is thrilled to announce a unique culinary event, "The Rise of the Marathas," in partnership with Chef Anuradha Medhora from Charoli Foods. This pop-up, set to run from May 15th to May 31st at Ishaara’s location in High Street Phoenix, Palladium Mall, Mumbai, aims to showcase the lavish culinary traditions of the Maratha Empire.

Chef Anuradha Medhora, recognized for her expertise in Royal Maratha cuisine, brings to the table a menu that encapsulates the opulent gastronomic practices that flourished under the Maratha rule. The event is an invitation to explore the flavors that once graced the tables of Maharajas, providing a blend of cultural heritage and exquisite taste.

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The pop-up features a wide array of dishes and cocktails inspired by traditional Maratha recipes, modified for contemporary palates. Start your evening with refreshing traditional beverages like Taak or Chinche cha Panha, or indulge in unique cocktails such as Kokan Queen and Saheb's Tea Party. Appetizers like the White Maharani's Batla Nevri and Konkan che Hirvi Vaatan Kolambi set the stage for more substantial fare.

Main dishes at the event include the Sailor Sardars of Gwalior Kombdi Curry and the Mudhol chi Kaju Curry, showcasing the diversity and richness of Maratha cooking. These authentic recipes are accompanied by traditional breads like Jowari chi Bhakar and Tandula chi Bhakar, enhancing the dining experience.

Desserts are not overlooked, with offerings such as Hapus ani Pakaat la Shrikhand and Aundh chi Puran Poli ani Kathachi Amti, providing a sweet end to a royal feast.

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Prashant Issar, founder of Ishaara, comments on the collaboration: “We are excited to welcome Chef Anuradha and the Charoli Foods team to Ishaara. This event perfectly aligns with our goal to highlight India's rich regional cuisines and provide our guests with an unforgettable dining experience.”

"The Rise of the Marathas" is more than just a meal; it is a journey through the annals of history, crafted to transport diners back to the times of the Maratha royals. Don’t miss this limited-time event to explore the legacy of one of India’s greatest empires through its cuisine.

For reservations and more information, contact Ishaara at 9892464738 or visit the event’s online booking pages to secure your spot at this exclusive culinary showcase.


Celebrate Double the Sweetness this Diwali with The Malabar Coast

Celebrate Double the Sweetness this Diwali with The Malabar Coast

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on October 10, 2025

This festive season, The Malabar Coast is adding an extra dose of joy and sweetness to your celebrations. In honour of Diwali (20th & 21st October) and National Dessert Day (14th October), the brand is offering an irresistible 1+1 on its signature Rawa Kesari dessert, a traditional South Indian delicacy made with pure ghee, aromatic saffron, and a touch of love.

Available at Noida, Gurugram, and Indore outlets, this limited-time offer brings double the happiness and double the flavour. Whether you’re sharing it with family or treating yourself, each bite of this authentic dessert is a reminder of festive warmth and indulgence.

Offer Details:

  • What: 1+1 on Rawa Kesari Dessert
  • When: National Dessert Day (14th October) and Diwali (20th & 21st October)
  • Where: Noida: Block B, Industrial Area, Sector 62, Noida, Uttar Pradesh 201309
  • Gurugram: Ground Floor, M3M Atrium, Shops 6–8, Sector 57, Gurugram, Haryana 122003
  • Indore: Phoenix Citadel Mall, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452016

Celebrate the season of light and sweetness with every spoonful of authentic Rawa Kesari. Because happiness, like desserts, is best when shared!.


Celebrate Diwali with Quro – India’s Artisanal Liqueur

Celebrate Diwali with Quro – India’s Artisanal Liqueur

By Hariharan U

Published on October 10, 2025

This Diwali, celebrate the festival of lights with a gift that combines tradition, craftsmanship, and individuality. Quro, India’s first liqueur of its kind, is more than just a drink, it’s an artisanal expression of heritage and bold character, perfect for sharing moments of togetherness.

Crafted from 36 carefully selected ingredients sourced from across India, including vibrant fruits, fragrant flowers, and ancient herbs and spices, Quro is smooth yet complex, familiar yet intriguingly new. Whether raising a toast to new beginnings or enjoying festive gatherings, Quro offers a refreshingly unique gifting experience.

The bottle itself tells a story of culture, care, and creativity. Elegant packaging, inscribed with ‘Quro’ in multiple Indian scripts, celebrates the country’s rich diversity, while its versatile flavour profile makes it ideal for sipping neat, as a spritz, or in signature serves like the Quro Qrisp.

Gifting Quro isn’t just about celebration; it’s about honouring tradition, togetherness, and the spirit of Diwali with something thoughtfully crafted and truly original,” says the team at Inspired Spirits.

About Inspired Spirits:

Founded in 2023 by Anmoll Alok Bansal, Inspired Spirits was born from a vision to bring innovation and creativity to India’s premium spirits segment. Quro is the first offering from the brand, marking the start of a journey to redefine how India experiences homegrown, craft liqueurs.

Additional Information:

  • Availability: Select premium wine stores across Goa

  • Follow on: Instagram and LinkedIn

This festive season, make every Diwali moment memorable with Quro, a gift that’s bold, timeless, and unmistakably Indian.


Blue Lotus at Sayaji Kolhapur Celebrates the Flavours of Konkan

Blue Lotus at Sayaji Kolhapur Celebrates the Flavours of Konkan

By Hariharan U

Published on October 10, 2025

Blue Lotus Restaurant at Sayaji Kolhapur is bringing the vibrant flavours of India’s western coast to the city with a special Konkan Seafood Festival. Running during dinner sessions, this culinary celebration highlights the rich cuisines of Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka, giving guests a true taste of the Konkan coast.

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Curated by Executive Chef Kishan Gunjal, the menu features coastal classics such as Kombadi Wade, Chicken Malvani, Malvani Mutton Curry, and Bangda Fry, alongside other regional favourites. Chef Gunjal shared, “The authentic flavours, age-old spices, and reimagined aromas of these dishes allow diners to savour every bite of Konkan’s culinary heritage. From the signature Kombadi Wade and Bangda Fry to the refreshing Solkadhi and indulgent Ras Poli, each dish captures the true spirit of coastal India.”

The restaurant’s ambience complements the coastal theme, with décor inspired by coconut palms, seaside villages, and vibrant Goan-Portuguese architecture. Guests can enjoy an immersive sensory journey where the aromas, textures, and flavours of the Konkan region come alive with every bite.

This festival is a perfect opportunity for diners to explore authentic coastal India in the heart of Kolhapur, celebrating the sea, spices, and sunshine through every carefully crafted dish.

For reservations and more information, visit: sayajihotels.com/kolhapur

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