Rachna Srivastava, Author at thegourmetedit.com

Review: Rannaghor by Sienna in Kolkata is a starter kit on all things Bengal, epar and opar

Next time anyone says, “There is nothing to do in Calcutta/Kolkata”, they should head straight to Rannaghor by Sienna. That is, after booking a seat at the intimate chef’s table via District. Bengali food is so much more than just alu posto

March 20, 2026

Luxury·Review·Travel

JLF 2026: 5 days of books, sessions, arts and crafts, and a lot more conclude

Opening Ceremony | Image Courtesy: JLF India The five-day-long Jaipur Literature Festival 2026 concluded with a bang. The largest literary gathering, which happens at Hotel Clarks Amer, brought together esteemed authors, thinkers, publishers, politicians, dignitaries, artists and scores of patrons. Dialogue was

January 25, 2026

Luxury·Travel

TGE Luxe List: Most Anticipated Hotel Openings Of 2026 That Have Us Stoked

It’s a new dawn, a new day, a new year, and it is looking extra bright for the hospitality world. Many luxury hotels are planning to open their doors. From iconic brands to new players, we have curated the list of the

January 22, 2026

We Asked Top Chefs For 2026’s Food Predictions & Here’s What They Said

2026 has snuck upon us in the most unassuming way, and the start of the year is presenting us with a roadmap of what culinary trends are in store for gourmands this year. The tastemakers are also the changemakers, so we asked

January 8, 2026

Luxury·Travel

Run off to Rann Utsav to experience the beauty of Kutch in all its glory and knockout sunsets

The minute you enter Dhordo, the sunsets hit different. The skies unveil shades that city dwellers have not seen in ages. Each year, this small village in Gujarat’s Kutch region readies itself to welcome patrons from all over the country and world,

January 2, 2026

Review

Review: Mumbai gets a new Italian-American ‘Cantina’ serving handmade pizzas and pastas along with vibes

Once, BKC used to feel like the back of beyond. But now it is the buzz of the town, and how! Not just because it is a bustling commercial district and office-goers are jostling to get home, but also because the eateries

December 11, 2025

F&B·Review

Review: Masala Code in Indore is tracing India’s culinary code, one dish at a time

Step into Indore’s Masala Code and you will find a wall with 78 spices in glass jars on one, a bookshelf with culinary books on another, a Japanese-inspired bar, a wall adorned with Indian wines with masala dabbas right next to it.

December 1, 2025

Review

Review: Mumbaikars say ‘Halo’ to The Penang Table, the city’s first Malaysian eatery

Mumbaikars, with their penchant for good food and a nose for what’s new in the city, are the most experimental lot of gourmands. They accept new cuisines with open arms. A new restaurant, The Penang Table, that’s spotlighting Malaysian food in Mumbai,

November 11, 2025

F&B·Luxury

Actor, Director, Producer, And Now A Whisky-maker, Ajay Devgn Launches The GlenJourneys

India’s Premium Single Malt market is buzzing with a new name: The GlenJourneys. A maiden venture of three-time National Award-winning actor Ajay Devgn with Cartel Bros. marks his entry into the spirits world. Cartel Bros. collaborated with Sanjay Dutt a couple of

November 4, 2025

F&B·Review

Review: At Loya in Mumbai, I Journeyed to the Heart of the North and Experienced Flavours Wrapped in Tradition

If I told you that you can experience cuisines from North India in Mumbai, you’d play a long guessing game with me as to which place serves the best fare in the city. Mumbaikars do love their parathas and butter chickens, tandooris,

November 3, 2025

Rachna Srivastava