NEERAJ CHOPRA, ROGER FEDERER’S FOOD TALK

Spilling the beans from his meeting with Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer earlier this year, Indian javelin throw Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra said the former is a fan of Indian food. “I asked him if he had visited India and if he liked Indian food. So he told me, ‘Indian food is in my top 5’,” Chopra revealed at a media briefing recently.

SOAK IN THE SPIRIT OF HANAMI

In Japan, spring is ushered in with blooming cherry blossom trees and the festival of Hanami. Guppy is bringing this vibrance to the Capital with its specially curated menu comprising dishes made using fresh produce, along with floral cocktails.

Where: Lodhi Colony

Price: ₹2,700 without alcohol, ₹3,500 with alcohol

On till: May 31

TAKEOUTS INCREASE AS HOME COOKING DECLINES: REPORT

New data from the Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation and ICICI Securities shows a visible decline in home cooking among Indians over the last 10 years. Middle-income families’ spending on processed food went up from 16% to almost 25%, while urban households spent half their food budget on processed items, compared to 41% a decade ago.

SAVOUR THE FLAVOURS OF NAVRATRI

With Chaitra Navratri coming to a close, it’s time to indulge your palate with this special Navratri Thali at Gola Sizzlers. Enjoy a tantalising spread featuring aloo ki sabzi, shahi paneer, kuttu attey ki puri, paired with sweet delights such as sabudana kheer and meethi lassi.

Where: Netaji Subhash Place, Indirapuram and Vasant Kunj Price: ₹549 (per person)

On till: April 16