Create Some Amazing Memories with Stories – The Brew Chapter
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Create Some Amazing Memories with Stories – The Brew Chapter

It is true that some of our best stories in life are built around a meal or a drink or both. Here’s a stunning place with this ethos in the ‘Garden City’. Stories – The Brew Chapter, at BTM Layout, Bangalore, is the perfect place for a stroll under a canopy of trees and cool summer breeze, surrounded by 40,000 plants to enjoy some fusion cuisine and fresh brews. The director Nerell Bakhai and partner Akash Agarwal’s food passion gave the youth the perfect resto-pub with an alluring atmosphere. Stories – The Brew Chapter is divided into four sections including butterflies, fresh air and lots of greenery. Choose from the classic wheat brews to signature creations such as the ragi and jamun brews, or take your date and charm him or her with a classic candlelight dinner. Take your date to the seating area located right by the brewery and order delicious food from the menu ranging from Butter Chicken Pocket, Gin Basil Bash or the Spinach and Cheese Roulade and finish it up with the crowd favourite Nutella Baklava.  

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7 Mouthwatering Sweets You Should Try this Dusshera
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7 Mouthwatering Sweets You Should Try this Dusshera

7 Mouthwatering Sweets You Should Try this Dusshera India is a place where you will not only find multi languages and cultures, but also multiple tastes of different regions across. India is more than its incredible architectural beauty, beckons you to experience something more—mouth-watering, delectable cuisine indigenous to various regions. When it comes to festive season and mood, this country always has its own way of celebrating with amazing delight taste of heart with all indigenous processes involved. What are we waiting for? let’s have a look across the delicious sweets of Dussehra that you must try.   BESAN LADOO Besan ladoo is one of the most well known common sweets of Dussehra. But the festive mood is not fun without this amazing dish. It is made of gram flour, powdered sugar and ghee. It is an easy and famous sweet made all over India.   NARIYAL BARFI A sweet and soft chewy treat made with the royalty of coconut and khoya. The taste is perfect with the pinch of badam and elaichi, tasty enough to make your day wonderful. It’s one of the best sweet to greet your guests with.   SANDESH Sandesh is made from fresh crumbled paneer, milk, powdered sugar and cardamom. These four ingredients and this Bengali sweet have lots of fan following. To make it for best serving dessert, just add some pistachios or cashew nuts.   OATS DRY FRUIT LADOO A healthy and sweet snack, you can’t wait to have it. Oats dry fruit ladoo is sugar-free and gluten-free and it is healthy because it doesn’t require a lot of sugar and oil for its preparation. To make it tastier you can add dry fruits like dates, flax seeds, nuts and even sesame seeds.   PHIRNI Phirni is another type of milk pudding and is mainly served in mud pots. The taste of phirni is so yum that you can’t resist yourself for the second round. Rice flour, milk, pistachio, cardamom powder and sugar is all you need to prepare this lovely dessert.   MOTICHOOR LADOO WITH RABRI It is such an amazing feeling, like imagine, having two delicious sweet in one serving. Just WOW! This is such an amazingly wonderful way to welcome your day and your guests. Motichoor laddo with rabri is an interesting way to serve dessert with warmed dipped in cold and creamy homemade rabri.   MAWA COCONUT ROLL Try this new and tasty sweet on this Dussehra. Coconut and khoya are rolled into an interesting sweet flavored with saffron.   These Wonderful and Delicious Sweets will Make your Dusshera more Special. Try This at Home and Enjoy this Festive Mood. HAPPY DUSSEHRA.   written by: Simran Gupta Image credit: pinterest.com, ndtv.com  

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Five Curries of Andhra
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Five Curries of Andhra

Five Curries of Andhra A state that is acclaimed for its ancient temples as well as its culinary dishes. The food here will make anybody lick their fingers and wait for more. Some dishes are more well known than the other, such as gongura pachadi, Hyderabadi dum biryani, kandhi Pudi, pesarattu, Pappu and, poothareku. Let’s look into five such curries! Traditionally curries in Telugu are called koora. First on the list is — 1. Gutti Vankaya Koora Rayalaseema has given us a great delicacy to take with us, Gutti Vankaya Koora, made out of a whole aubergine. Usually, the small-sized brinjals are stuffed with tasty spice powder and cooked again in more spices. It’s best paired up with Jonna rotta. The roasted peanuts and sesame seeds enough to make it creamy and rich along with other spices that make this ugh a flavorful curry. 2. Kodi Koora A dish made by dry roasting coriander leaves, poppy seeds, cinnamon sticks, cloves, cardamom seeds and grated coconut. This dish is renowned in Guntur, where chicken is a must have meat. It is a slow cooked dish to make it soak in all the masala. 3. Chicken curry of Chittoor The dish is made using a creamy purée that melts in your mouth. This amalgamation of cream and spice is so delicious. 4. Telangana’s Chicken curry Chicken cooked with curry leaves, black peppercorn and coconut. This dish is filled with Andhra’s robust and bold flavors. Distinct ingredients that are a part of this state include tamarind, a variety of chili known as koraivikaram and gongura. At the end of the procedure, some water is added and the pan is scrapped well to take out all the sticky bits from the bottom to add extra flavor. 5. Spicy coastal curry Vijayawada’s most popular and lip-smacking dish that is super simple to make with all the ingredients present at home. The main ingredient is coconut milk, tomatoes, and lemon and poppy seeds are used to naturalize the spicy taste and bring down the body temperature caused. The one thing we get to know throughout is that they use so many spices to make a curry.

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Chittara Dusshera Festival Bazaar
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Chittara Dusshera Festival Bazaar

Chittara Dusshera Festival Bazaar FEEL ETHNIC IN THE CITY  Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, situated in the heart of the garden city, Bangalore, is a beautiful, vibrant premise that bestows authenticity and tradition in its purest form. It is a landmark for visual culture in the city and the state that comprises a network of Museums, Galleries and Archives. It is not only a visual discoursed space for artists from all over the globe but also hosts one of the finest art colleges in the city. Established in 1960 by Mr M Arya Murthy, this centre enriches the manner in which art history is perceived and serves as a learning space for students and visitors reflecting the passion of those who contribute to its establishment. Karnataka Chithrakala Parishat brings to us ‘ CHITTARA ’ – one of the finest shopping bazaars in town from 27th to 7th October providing us with a heart-pleasing shopping experience from over 100 stores that offer exclusive handcrafted products designed and crafted by local artisans. Serving as a therapeutic retail experience you will find everything from colorful lamp shades and festive mud diyas to beautiful black pottery kitchenware and handcrafted home décor products. Further ahead is a highlight on all the aspects that we as viewers were enthralled by. CLOTHING Clothes in today’s world are not just fabrics but an expression of emotions.  An enormous diversity of clothes from all over India were made available at the stalls in the event. Not only did the soft silk apparel make our hearts happy, but also the interlocked knotted jute from Telangana attracted our minds. Beautifully dyed and fabricated Kashmiri shawls and Handloom sarees with kurtas also made a significant presence alongside western apparel. HANDCRAFTED PIECES Indicating Handcraft skills that we INDIANS are known for, the stalls presented a beautiful display of lampshades right after the entrance. All the hard work and creativity put in by the Rajasthani artisan caught the sight of the crowd having them awestruck. The lamps were crafted using colored glass pieces over a plain glass structure making it a product of emphasis that we all would want to use in places of decorative lighting. This was indeed one of the most attractive stalls at the event. We got an insight on how copper and brass antiques of Uttar Pradesh were manually made and sold at reasonable prices ranging from 250 – 20,000 rupees. We were amazed by the little things made by the disabled kids from the Fatima Handicap Welfare Trust (NGO). It certainly proved that the kids might be disabled physically but are blessed with creative minds making them an asset for our country. Having the pleasure to watch the crowd buy their products indicated their helpful nature and their respect towards humankind. We also saw some wall art made using 100% organic materials like colors extracted from vegetables, stones or even wood pulp. Their prices varied depending on the design and handwork put in by the artisans. FOOD AND FESTIVITIES Food being the aesthetic factor of Indian culture is predominantly a mélange of spices and flavors. Akin to its cultural and linguistic diversity, Indian cuisines vary from state to state. Spicy, flavorful condiments like pickles and papads that are commonly eaten with everyday meals added a traditional essence alongside savory dishes like ‘son papad’ and ‘kaju barfi’. The stalls displayed a variety of festive food including Indian spices. We as visitors enjoyed the pickles that had been prepared at its place of origin by the ladies. These condiments were carried all the way from Uttar Pradesh or Rajasthan and had mind-blowing flavors of its land. Food, however, might be piquant, others less too, but they are all colorful and enticing. We came across a stall who’s lady had displayed her skills in the form of beautiful diyas and other Diwali decor that were highly fascinating. Festivities always enhance the essence of tradition and culture that any cultural initiative attempts to provide. FURNITURE AND ACCESSORIES Furniture can be a product of design and is also considered a form of decorative art. In India, it not only plays a functional role but also serves a symbolic and religious purpose. The stalls showcased finely handcrafted furniture made using a variety of woodworking joints which reflected the local culture. Indian artisans make use of natural objects such as a tree, stumps, rocks and moss. Everything starting from terracotta and antique to beautiful metal crafted furniture was being sold. In addition to that, accessories like flower vases, fiber baskets, wall hangings like dream catchers and wind chimes; and handmade jewelry of Odisha and Assam provided an enthralling experience to the crowd. Jewelry that is handcrafted instead of being machine made are considered special and dear to our hearts as the kind of hard work put in by the individuals is respected and cherished by all. All of these products not only deck up our living, but also ramp up our style. That’s not all! The exhibition also had a wide range of vintage carpets, paintings, ceramic pots, organic bath, body products and much more that provided a pleasing shopping experience to one and all present there. – BY YOGITA, DRISHTI AND PREKSHA

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Numame x Blown
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Numame x Blown

Numame x Blown NUMAME Numame? Does the name ring any bells to you? We met the founder of this brand at The Pink Post Inc. event held at Taj Westend, and ever since we haven’t been able to stop adoring her collections. For the one’s who haven’t read the blog, Numame is a designer jewelry brand by Manisha Mehta. Manisha is a multitasking young woman who is really dedicated to her work. She’s so amiable and lively, it makes us want to spend more and more time with her.   BLOWN Blown studio is Namma Bengaluru’s most trending blow dry bar. It’s our favorite spot to run by for a quick hair fix on bad hair days. It’s literally like the staff here has got magic in their hands. Whatever look you’re picturing in your head will come to life if you drop by their studio. It could be a formal look, a date night up-do, the natural curls, braids, etc., they are here to cater.     Menaka and Meghana, two sisters, started off this creative idea to bring together the best pampering session a person would desire. Good wine? Hair spa? Mani-pedi? They’ve got you, dear friend! All of that under one roof, okay, just picture this — you walk into a studio, get your hair styled and nails polished, while you sip on French wine. Isn’t it more of a fantasy than reality? We feel you! Come here to fulfil all your grooming desires.   BIRDS OF PARADISE What a lucky day 27th September was! Our favourite designer jewellery exhibit at our favourite blow dry studio? The Style.world had to be there no matter, and so we did. We sipped on our refreshing Sangria from Blown and admired Numame’s latest collection being launched — “Birds of Paradise”. Each piece is made with such grandeur, one can’t resist themselves from buying everything. All her jewellery is 24k gold plated, giving it a great finish, guaranteed to get awes from everyone. The ones who don’t like wearing fake earrings but love their designs, Numame is literally for you, it won’t harm your ears due to the gold plating. We are so excited to be a part of this launch! Take a look at the beautiful collection and show some love.     Written and photographed — Shainika V Reddy https://www.instagram.com/shainikareddy/ Jewellery courtesy — Numame Location — Blown  

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JW Marriott’s Dessert Paradise
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JW Marriott’s Dessert Paradise

JW Mariott’s Dessert Paradise JW Marriott, situated at the most happening locality of Bengaluru — Lavelle Road, has six eateries in the whole. Out of these 6,  Bengaluru Baking Company is what connects to us the most, as our team is full of sweet-toothed people. Hence, we call this place the JW Marriott’s Dessert Paradise. (Psst, they have Zomato Gold here!) Since we know this place so well, there’s no need for us to even call for the menu, we know our orders by heart. So let’s dig in! OUR ORDER From the APPETIZERS, Nachos and cheese We wanted to order, meen and chips, but the lady serving us told that there would be bones in the fish, so we decided to make nachos. Nachos has always been our best gossip buddy. Nothing can go wrong with this one. It’s full of surprises as each place has a different choice of toppings and a unique way of plating it up. Also, the nachos is BBC’s specialty and most people recommend this. For the MAIN COURSE, we chose from PASTA, Arrabiata Oh, my, this was so delicious! It was cooked in tomato sauce, garnished with basil and chili flakes. Nothing makes us happier than good food. The pasta definitely took us to cloud nine. The moment finally arrived and we ordered our favorite course — DESSERTS, Chocolate praline The praline not only looks appetizing but also tastes so scrumptious. We had never tried anything apart from the Red Velvet at BBC. This time we decide to order something different and go out of our palate zone. We were not at all disappointed. In fact, we are going to make this our regular order, too. That’s how much we loved it. It was the right balance of sweet and gooey. Red Velvet Yay, our champion was on the table and now there was no more talking, only fighting! Fighting for what? To get more bites of it. Each time we wonder how could they have perfected this art — the art of having made it so soft. The icing on the cake is their marvelous cream frosting that’s made in-house   HYPE METER: CATEGORY RATING REMARKS FOOD ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Menu is small as it’s a bakery and not a restaurant, but they do an amazing g job at whatever they cater. DESSERT ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The best we’ve tried, especially red velvet. DRINKS We haven’t tried. AMBIENCE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Al fresco available. The entrance looks so grand and alluring, you can’t miss it. SERVICE ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ They were quick and prompt. STAFF ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Courteous, friendly and honest about what they offer. PARKING ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ JW’s lavish valet.   #OOTD Top — Wrap around shirt with floral design — Elle on Instagram Footwear — Basic dull golden flats — Steve Madden With this outfit, a rectangular sling bag from Michael Kors’s limited edition. Favourite earrings, the diamonds, topped off with a small pearl string. Both accessories from C. Krishnaiah Chetty & Sons. Finally, staple watch from Daniel Wellington. Photographed and written by — Shainika V Reddy – https://www.instagram.com/shainikareddy/    

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Spicy Sangria
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Spicy Sangria

Spicy Sangria THE LAVISH EXHIBIT Shopping for an event? Wedding? Engagement? Bridesmaid? Mehendi Ceremony? Sangeeth? Birthday party? Fancy brunch? Dinner date? Meeting your boyfriend’s family for the first time? Or you might be someone like us who don’t need an occasion to shop. For all of your excuses to shop, Spicy Sangria Events had the brands to provide. They hosted a lavish exhibit at Shangri La on this 21st of September where so many budding designers had displayed. As soon as we entered, all we could think of was where the scrumptious smell was coming from. But we couldn’t spot the stall as there was so much crowd around it. We had to wait for more than 15 minutes and that’s when we could finally see what laid ahead of us — Isn’t the picture enough to make you wonder how well they must’ve tasted! Before we could kick-start our shopping trail, we stuffed ourselves with some good delicacies. This stall was by the best confectionery artist ever, Pooja Bajaj. We couldn’t stop adoring how dedicated she was to her work. She was busy from the time we entered till we left. When we entered the ballroom, there were so many stalls that our heads were literally spinning. But as we started walking, we noticed how different each stall was from each other, yet so similar. There were certain stalls we could skip through as they had garments we’ve already seen before. But there were quite a few stalls that stood out from the rest of the exhibition. ‘Fancy Pants – The Store’ has become a go-to place for western outfits for most young girl’s. Their team sources garments that are meant to peek everyone’s interest. By now the ballroom was filled and it was literally getting impossible to move around. But, we couldn’t end our exploration in the middle, so we quickly analysed each store and kept moving forward. That’s when we found Aapro, the most fun stall at the event. They had fusion-wears which were a combination of sarees and dhotis, western garments with Indian prints, sarees that can be worn as a dress and many more. Then we stumbled upon Essemm, the stall that customizes clutches and footwear for brides. These guys are the ones you need if you’re a bride-to-be. After our marathon around the massive ballroom of Shangri La, we picked up some delicacies from Pooja to get back home and relish. While we were heading back home, we saw the beautiful décor at Shangri LA’s entrance. We found out that it’s their 3rd anniversary in Bengaluru. Hence, we’d like to congratulate them on making it so far. Their standards have never let any anyone down, rather they always surprise you with unexpected services. Photographed and written by Shainika V Reddy – https://www.instagram.com/shainikareddy/

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SteppinOut Pop Shop
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SteppinOut Pop Shop

SteppinOut Pop Shop SteppinOut had recently hosted a pop shop at Indiranagar Club which was nothing short of a fashion and food market. I couldn’t help but groove to the mellow karaoke songs in the background while I sipped on a beer and looked around the stalls. Each stall was so different that I couldn’t hold myself back from buying everything I saw. The stalls that allured me the most were — the first one being in the entrance itself — The Bag Lab, Bengaluru. Every clutch here was very unique and had intricate work happening on it. If you’re a sucker for detailed work, then this is something to treasure. I couldn’t stop admiring how beautiful each piece was made. When I turned to my right, I found a stall that looked really vibrant. I walked into it and was instantly greeted by the masterminds behind this brands, a couple that’s working together to supply the best products into the fast-paced market. They gave me a demo of how their products came to life. It all happens on their website that functions by the suggestions of a couple of designers. One can customize their bags and lamps according to the material they prefer, the color scheme and pattern they would like. Also, for a bag, they get to choose whether they want a sling or not and whether they want a bag handle or not. The customer gets to pick every bit of the product according to his whims. The best part is that the customer doesn’t face the “is this combination I’ve chosen well?” because the customer keeps getting updated with the suggestions of the designers on board. You don’t like a product we’ve created? You can always return it back. That’s how much confidence they have in their workmanship as it’s all hand painted. The next one that I liked was the Chicas stall. This stall had the most trending bags especially the Kardashian’s iconic, transparent bag. I was so tempted to buy all their bags, they had such classic handles and clean finishing. After all these external shopping, I had to get some small bites for my hunger. I turned around to find Morsel of Memories. A bakery stall by Tanupriya. She had her special Red velvet brownie cheesecake samples laid out. It tasted so good, I can’t stop salivating while I write about it. I love all organic handmade products! Every time I find products that smell good, I jump right into it. I found a stall named Svashudhi who makes soaps, shampoos, hair oil, packs and lotions. I can’t wait to try a few products I picked up from her. If they work well for me, I’ll definitely be bringing in more information about this. The stall that was my personal favourite and the stall I actually was looking forward to the whole day was Mohrang by Ria. Her outfits are a fusion Indo-western wear, which is really contemporary. The detailed stitching always has me in awe for her garments. Towards the end, while I grabbed some beer and got some food to eat, I stumbled upon a different kind of stall — Bayu. They transform natural threads, vegetable dyes, handwoven and unconventional textiles into responsibly made fashion and lifestyle creations. After this, I called it a day and took back some great products home. I am definitely coming back for more such pop shops.  

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9 Food Items to Gain The Best Skin Ever | TheStyle.World
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9 Food Items to Gain The Best Skin Ever | TheStyle.World

9 Food Items to Gain The Best Skin Ever While it is necessary to eat your way to maintain a healthy and fit body, it is also important to include certain fruits and food items into your diet for a healthier-looking skin. Different kinds of fruits and food items include certain nutrients and minerals that provide a “natural glow” to your skin.  So just take a look at what you need to start adding to your diet.   Picture Credits: Food matters   1. Carrots We have always been told to include carrots into our diet as they improve immunity and strengthen our eyes. But these roots are high in beta-carotene, which is an antioxidant. It helps naturally in generating “vitamin A” which protects the skin tissue.   Picture Credits: Bnutritious   2. Broccoli Broccoli is same as carrots; it helps to protect the skin from damage. It is a great source of folic acid (a vitamin B complex) and is rich in potassium. Broccoli is also important in strengthening the bone tissues.   Picture Credits: Farmer’s Keep   3. Salmon Fish is a great source of minerals and vitamins. Salmon is a fatty fish; it contains high levels of omega and 3 fatty acids. It is a great dietary option due to its protein, vitamin E and zinc content, not only that but it helps to keep the skin moisturized & reduces inflammation.   Picture Credits: Bnutritious   4. Almonds Almonds contain high levels of vitamin E. They are a super food which is beneficial for the health, skin and hair of the body. The best way to take in all of the vitamins is by soaking them full night and eating it after peeling its skin in the morning. It is recommended to have about 10 almonds a day!!   Picture Credits: Food matters   5. Pomegranate Pomegranate is an anti-aging fruit; it has rich antioxidants. It stimulates the skin cells and helps in the transformation to keep wrinkles away.   Picture Credits: reserveagenutrition   6. Kale This is loaded with antioxidants. It has an excellent source of vitamin C and helps lower cholesterol levels. Kale reduces eye bags and tightens the skin.   Picture Credits: Bnutritious   7. Bell Peppers Bell Peppers is rich in vitamin B6. It not only improves metabolism, but it also has a great effect on the health of the skin.   Picture Credits: Bnutritious   8. Tomatoes If we think of tomatoes, they are a barrier between the sun and your skin. They include a bunch of vitamins and they are filled with lycopene which helps to take care of the UV rays.   Picture Credits: Bnutritious   9. Avocados It is rich in fat-soluble vitamins. It is very good for moisturizing your hair, but the oil within has numerous benefits that fight acne and promote healthy skin.   Picture Credits: Bnutritious   Which super-food do you need to start including in your diet?  

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Fine Arts with Fine Coffee | Kashi Art Cafe
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Fine Arts with Fine Coffee | Kashi Art Cafe

Metaphorically speaking, Kashi Art Cafe in Kochi embodies the feeling of being Zen. As sublime as it can get, Kashi cafe is a place where one can enjoy great food with tastefully curated pieces of art the surrounds the space. Nestled in the charming burger street, Kashi Art Cafe is a gem of a place started by Anoop Scaria & Dorrie Younger in an old Dutch house in 1977. The house was renovated to its present aesthetically-pleasing form in 2012 by Edgar Pinto, who then took up the ownership of the cafe. On a pleasantly bright day, if one is in fort Kochi, they can undoubtedly head to Kashi café. It can be an introverts rendezvous or a great choice of place for a cozy hangout spot for friends! There is a generous amount of light that fills in the semi-courtyard like setting with wooden chairs and tables infused with a cozy-casual vibe along with tasteful melodies playing in the background. As charming as the ambiance is, the food does not disappoint either! The café has been known to serve fine-fresh food, mainly breakfast /brunch/evening munchies. Popular choices of the people in the café are those delicious sandwiches which are made out of Freshly home-baked bread and cheese with strong coffee and various detoxifying drinks. The cuisine might feel limited to some but options are still many and the taste is just as exuberant as the setting itself. While one is at the cafe, they can’t help but admire the art instillation put up by the local artists which adds a niche to the place. Most of the artworks seem like a representation of the present world with an insight hidden wanting to be discovered and talked about by the visitors. Admirers of the place aren’t any less, it is often visited by many well recognized people, and artists from different countries exhibit their works of art every now and then. By : Akshatha | Photo Courtesy : Sreekanth Pranavam

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