Food
ARKA Fashion Week 2023: Celebrating the vibrant spirit of Bangladeshi fashion
ARKA Fashion Week 2023 is captivating fashion enthusiasts and industry insiders alike. The three-day extravaganza is taking place from 26 to 28 October at Aloki Convention Center, 211 Tejgaon Link Road, from 11 AM to 10 PM.
27 October 2023, 10:26 AM
From CHT and beyond: Arpon Changma and his fusion cuisine
Arpon Changma’s creations in his restaurant, BBQ Express, combine elements of diverse culinary traditions that originated from different regions and cultures of Bangladesh. With utmost finesse, they craft and promote a “Texas-inspired, Chittagong Hill Tracts influenced” barbecue joint.
23 October 2023, 13:43 PM
6 traditional Bengali recipes for Durga Puja
Durga Puja is an elaborate affair, especially in Bangladesh and West Bengal. Spread across the days of the festivities, food remains an integral part of the celebrations. The following are some of the traditional, time-tested recipes associated with Durga Puja.
16 October 2023, 10:57 AM
Reinventing the pujo feast
Everyone talks about food during pujo. More often than not, khichuri, polao, ilish, chingri and mangsho tends to land leading roles in these discussions with luchi, and cholar dal playing solid supporting roles. And of course, beyond all this there are sweets. Artful, creative, delicate, yet honest to god mishti. Sandesh, kamolabhog, chandrapuli, narkel naru… the list can go on.
16 October 2023, 10:29 AM
Authentic flavours, time-saving techniques: Bengali festive feasting made easy
The following three recipes all use cheat codes in their execution without taking away the authentic flavour of the original dishes. Try them for your puja luncheon or on any other occasion.
15 October 2023, 11:39 AM
Delicious flavours from o par Bangla
This Durga Puja, I collaborated with Joyadrita Ragavendran Chatterjee from across the border to share some of her family favourites. Joyadrita grew up enjoying the culture of both East Bengal and West Bengal as her maternal side is from Bangladesh and her paternal side is from India.
15 October 2023, 11:26 AM
Delicious vegetarian recipes to subdue your inner carnivore
Vegetables are immensely nutritious and should be kept in our regular meal plan. The following tasty and innovative recipes will satiate your desire for variety in your meal plan.
9 October 2023, 11:50 AM
Tired of buying dessert? 3 delicious red velvet recipes to make at home!
Red velvet has to be one of the best inventions in the culinary landscape! The combination of sweet and tart, with its crumbly texture and melt-in-your-mouth sensation, creates the perfect marriage with your tastebuds. Here are a few red velvet recipes beyond our very well-known traditional cakes.
7 October 2023, 11:22 AM
What’s still missing from Dhaka’s food scene?
The restaurant industry of Dhaka can safely be regarded as the most widespread entertainment option in town. Over the past few years, various types of restaurants have mushroomed in every corner and alley of the city, from busy dim sum houses to quiet cafes.
5 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Sweet and savoury recipes using jams
Here are 4 dishes that you must try if you are looking to utilise that jam jar in more ways than just a breakfast spread.
2 October 2023, 10:43 AM
6 most expensive coffees you wish you could afford!
Here are the 6 most expensive coffees in the world that you can only dream of having.
1 October 2023, 09:12 AM
Taste the best of Bangladesh Must-try dishes and destinations
There are a number of tourist spots in Rajshahi like Choto Sona Masjid, Darasbari Masjid, Bagha Masjid, and Varendra Research Museum. Some are located in the centre while others are scattered around the city or its outskirts. Rajshahi is historically rich and local cuisine is not far behind either.
25 September 2023, 18:00 PM
The Bangladesh experience: 3 global travel vloggers reveal their stories
Several foreign travel vloggers have visited our country, entertaining Bangladeshis and the rest of the world with their videos on our food, culture, sights and sounds, and people. Their vlogs never fail to create a buzz on YouTube and social media.
24 September 2023, 10:59 AM
Taste the best of Bangladesh: Must-try dishes and destinations
With its rich history and culture, most places in Bangladesh offer something of interest. Not only is there plenty to see, but also there’s plenty to taste. Here is a short list (and in no way comprehensive) of places you can travel while treating your palate.
24 September 2023, 09:55 AM
5 budget-friendly places for students to eat in Dhaka
We all know the struggle of student life in Dhaka; tuition and tummy rumbles, trying to stretch every Taka to cover it all. But fear not, for we have compiled a list of the ultimate wallet friendly places to eat in Dhaka for you guys so you can save those hard-earned cash for things that really matter.
21 September 2023, 09:12 AM
When literature meets food
The author paints an engrossing picture of her experiences and memories, both influenced by food, which is true for most of the people in this world, and particularly for South Asians.
13 September 2023, 15:25 PM
5 books for readers with an appetite
The Hundred Foot Journey is the story of an immigrant Indian family who sets up a restaurant right in front of a famous French relais and the feud it ensues.
11 September 2023, 22:25 PM
Authentic Isn’t Everything: Nothing hits the spot like Deshi Chinese food!
Eating out in the late 70s usually meant going to Chinese restaurants, typically run by Chinese couples.
11 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Cheesy recipes for a delightful time
To satiate your cheese cravings and indulge yourself into a cheesy affair, here are few savoury cheese recipes for you to try out.
11 September 2023, 09:23 AM
The matriarchy of food
It is a truth universally acknowledged that food is the undisputed sixth love language that Gary Chapman forgot to mention in his 1992 book. Or maybe it’s just the gastronome in me speaking.
8 September 2023, 18:00 PM