They swirl, they sip, they sparkle... and somewhere between a velvety Pinot and a bubbly Prosecco, Gargi Kothari and Devathi Mallick have bottled India’s most effervescent wine revolution. As the Co-founders of Viva la Vino, they’re uncorking a whole new attitude toward wine.
This Week, TheGlitz, curated by Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-chief, TheGlitz, is serving you a full-course feast of what’s haute and happening in your city! From restaurants that are plating up pure poetry to hotspots with sizzling events that deserve a Michelin in drama — we’ve got your city’s tastiest buzz on our menu.
Bangalore's best Diwali dining spots demand early reservations. We've selected the city’s finest spots for celebration meals. Indian cuisine for purists. Pan-Asian for adventurers. At the Doubletree Hilton, the street food festivals captured the season's energy. Japanese refinement. South Indian specialities are executed properly at Madras Kitchen. Each restaurant is chosen because it delivers excellent food, an appropriate atmosphere, and tables that remain available until you book.
For the food enthusiast, the real story begins with the Pujo Plates and Navratri Flavors. Dive deep into the vrat classics like fluffy, pan-fried Kuttu ki Puris and velvety Vrat-wale Shahi Paneer, moving seamlessly to the bhog treasures of Bengal. Picture the comforting aroma of Khichuri and the tangy richness of Labra being served in pandals, perfectly capped off with sweet, melt-in-your-mouth Mishti Doi and Sandesh. This is a feast of devotion, meant to be shared.
Foodies, sharpen your forks and mark your maps... TheGlitz is serving up a one-city - so, okay, with a bit of cheating... we've got a bit of Pune and a smattering of Delhi too - six-stop flavour trail that’s equal parts tasty, trendy, and totally tempting. From melt-in-your-mouth modaks to sip-worthy cocktails, glow-up drinks to sustainable cafés, here’s our ultimate platter of indulgence this week. Ready? Let’s dig in!
International Beer Day deserves more than just any strong brew—it calls for Indian beers with genuine character. While some strong beers simply deliver alcohol, the truly exceptional ones become part of your celebration story. Discover ten bold brews that distinguish between cheap thrills and unforgettable nights. Which one matches your vibe?
The delicious food buzz across India is exploding with weekend brunches, craft cocktails, pop-up restaurants, and an endless stream of food festivals. From Mysuru to Kolkata, Gen Z and millennials are fuelling a dining revolution—juxtaposing local and global flavours, Instagram-worthy moments, and bold culinary experiments across the country. Join us as we continue our monthly roundup of what’s new this July. Read on.
The French Fry Mystique. With diluted debates of origins from France and Belgium, and upon being America's favourite food and now accepted, embraced and enriched all over the world, the humble potato sticks have truly come a long way. Today, as we celebrate National French Fries Day in appreciation of the French fry, a consideration of its virtues and contributions naturally leads us to its undeniable reign as the ultimate crispy, salty, shareable joy. Get ready to indulge!