@meera-iyer
Collecting tasting menus and Kannada cinema in equal measure.
Alba, JW Marriott
Handmade pasta and a wine list that takes ten minutes to read. Quietly one of the best Italian rooms in town. Ask the server which pasta was made that morning, and order that.
Farmlore
A tasting menu on a 33-acre farm outside the city, cooked over fire with what's growing that week. Every course had a story. Book well ahead and plan the drive back. This is a full afternoon, not a quick dinner.
Jamavar, The Leela Palace
Royal Indian food in a room that feels like a palace, because it is one. Slow-cooked dal that took me back for seconds. Walk the Leela's gardens before dinner. Dress up a bit; you'll feel out of place otherwise.
Toscano, UB City
Candlelit Italian on a terrace, UB City lit up all around. Our anniversary go-to for three years running. Book the terrace for a weekend evening, and save room for the tiramisu.
