Food
First ever consignment of eggs imported via Benapole at Tk 7 per piece
A shipment of 2,31,000 chicken eggs was imported from India through the Benapole land port this morning, marking the first time eggs have been imported through this route.
Nihari ramen – Another pineapple-on-pizza heresy?
Nihari ramen, a Pakistani-Japanese fusion, is trending on social media. Some argue it ruins cultural authenticity, while others love the spicy-salty blend. Is it a culinary crime or a must-try dish? What’s your take on this food fusion?
Salads under Tk 150: Budget-friendly options that pack a flavour punch
Looking for delicious salads that will not break the bank? You’re in luck! These budget-friendly recipes, each under Tk 150, are packed with flavour and freshness.
Cultural heritage in a bowl: The taste of Bogura’r doi
Bogura, once a quaint town, is now a bustling metropolis, but its legendary curd, Bogura’r doi, remains a symbol of tradition. This gourmet delight blends age-old recipes with the finest local ingredients. Artisans meticulously craft it, starting with fresh cow’s milk, boiled and reduced, then fermented in clay pots.
Architect by day, baker by passion: Arifa Malik Bristy on crafting delightful cookies
The worlds of architecture and baking are certainly quite different. Yet, both require precision and planning, which architect Arifa Malik Bristy – the CEO of architectural firm, Irenderer – has mastered.
Why judging our taste for red meat is a recipe for disaster
With the rise of trendy diets, technicalities, and jargon from the "plant-based" movement, it's enough to send an average foodie into a spiral of culinary confusion. This is why most veteran meat lovers, who relish their biriyani and beef bhuna, remain unfazed by such diet wars.
Shutki’s trip to Detroit: How shutki pizza is winning American hearts
The story of shutki pizza is one of cultural exchange and culinary innovation, showcasing how traditional flavours can find new expressions and appreciation in diverse contexts.
A couple’s journey from office desks to street food cart
The couple – Emu Akter and Fasiur Rahman, married for six years – started this business not out of necessity but out of passion for the food they cook.
Instant snack solution for children
PRAN Mama Wafer not only creates a delightful sensation due to its delicious taste, but it can be associated with excerpts from childhood as well.
The perfect winter soups
After a whole year of scorching heat and suffocating humidity, winter is a season loved and welcomed by most. However, the negatives are those cold foggy mornings, the freezing cold tap water, the reluctance to get out from those warm beds, and coughs and colds.
Farzi Café —Take your taste bud on a heavenly ride
Bored of regular pizza and pasta? A lazy afternoon cheeseburger doesn’t cut it anymore? Yearning for a more familiar taste to tantalise your taste buds? Then look no further because Farzi Café — an amalgamation of traditional global cuisine, with an Indian touch, modern presentation culinary styles, and ambience — is the ideal place to go.
Snacking on the go!
A delicious snack that consists of three crunchy cookies sandwiched between two generous layers of thick and velvety cream,
Filling snack for every break
You can’t just go back to sleep and you can’t just ignore the hunger either. It’s too late to cook anyway and let’s face it, who wants to cook at 1AM? What if we had a solution for times just like this?
History of tea
Having tea has always enmeshed with our favourite past times, be it sitting in the garden reading a book, having a family discussion, or even sharing a cup of tea with strangers in a nearby ‘tong,’ striking up interesting conversations and new friendships. Since ancient times to the current age,
Eating out at The Red Window
It burns red — a jewel tucked away in an otherwise ordinary lane in Gulshan 1 — The Red Window may be dubbed as a patisserie-cum-café on the surface, but underneath a magnifying glass, you will discover it is much more precious than that.
Nawab Chatga
Nawab Chatga vibes different than the fancy, fine-dining restaurants popping up all over Dhaka city. This diner stands humbly unwashed amid the wave of luxury interiors that inspire aestheticism in the era of Instagram.
Festive buffet at The InterContinental Dhaka
The pandemic and its associated lockdown have made us appreciate the little things, our priorities and most interestingly, even the‘finer things’ in our daily mundane lives. Things that we usually take for granted because of its habitual presence.
Raffinato: For the love of authentic Italian cuisine
In Dhaka, there are several eateries serving Italian delicacies, but Raffinato may be argued to be a cut above, as this restaurant in Gulshan-2 is relentless about serving only authentic Italian and not unoriginal versions or twists of it.