To help you cope with these uncertain times of lockdowns and unlocking we recommend these drinks that pair well with some popular TV Shows. Let’s sip, stream & chill. Amidst this never-ending lockdown season the unwinding time is limitless. While platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime or Disney+ Hotstar has the best series lined up for... Continue Reading →
SIDECAR INDIA FINDS PLACE IN ASIA’S 50 BEST BARS LIST
SECOND BAR FROM INDIA, AFTER AER, TO BE ON THE LIST New Delhi based Sidecar has been awarded 40th place in the prestigious Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2020 list. An extension of the World’s 50 Best Bars Awards, the Asia chapter began in 2016 and since then only one other Indian bar has ever made... Continue Reading →
HAPPY HOUR TALES & Simple Cocktail Tips
To keep the spirits high while staying at home during this lockdown season Drinks & Destinations have introduced a few new online activities. Starting from a series of Instagram Live Chats with international experts called ‘Super Six Series’ to also host online ‘Happy Hour’ Sessions. Rojita Tiwari conducted the first ‘Happy Hour’ session sharing stories and tips on preparing... Continue Reading →
Vinexpo 2019 – Act for change
A symposium on climate change and impact on the world’s vineyards marked the 20th edition of Vinexpo that was held in Bordeaux from 13-16 May 2019, reports the Bordeaux based wine professional Brinda Bourhis for Drinks & Destinations. The topic is constantly in the news; just a week before the opening of Vinexpo, we saw... Continue Reading →
Anteprime di Toscana 2019: Tasting fine wines in Tuscany
A traditional Ribollita paired with Rosso di Montalcino, Florentine steak or a wild boar meat dish with a glass of Chianti Classico or contuccini dipped in a glass of Vin Santo. Picturing food without wine or vice versa in Tuscany is a far difficult proposition than mastering the art of living in a mountainous Tuscan... Continue Reading →
Pub hopping – The 6 best bars to visit in Taipei
Close observation of the vibrant bar culture in Taipei reveals that the real cocktail revolution is taking place here; in this capital city of the tiny island-country Taiwan. It’s truly a melting pot of cultures from all over Asia and the western world. Rojita Tiwari reassures this after spending a week in Taipei, mostly barhopping,... Continue Reading →
Grover Zampa Launches India’s First Bubbly with Gold Flakes
How does a sparkling wine with 24 k gold flakes taste? Delicious. At least that's what most of the guests present at the launch event had to say about Grover Zampa's new sparkling wine Auriga celestial.
Novotel Goa Resort & Spa – The Best Monsoon Getaway
As I packed my bags for a trip to Goa during this monsoon season, I wondered why this popular beach destination never featured in my monsoon getaway list before. However, experiencing Goa’s natural green environment during monsoon was breathtaking. We picked the Novotel Goa Resort & Spa in Candolim for the weekend stay and returned extremely pleased with our experience.
Top Wine Festivals to Visit Once
If you want to spend your vacations differently and get a new, unique breath of your relaxation time then we recommend you to choose a destination that takes you to one of the best international wine festivals, if you are a wine lover, of course, and can feel and appreciate the real taste of a... Continue Reading →
A Trip To Four Seasons Winery & The Launch Of The Vintner’s Reserve
A french style chateau, acres of vineyards surrounding it, bike riding and the chance of embarking on a nature trail, the home of Four Seasons Wines is all that and much more. Located in the village of Roti, just a little over an hour drive from the city of Pune, in the district of Baramati, Maharashtra,... Continue Reading →