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What’s in a name ?

What’s in a name ?

  “What’s in a name?” Shakespeare asked this very eloquently in his 1597 epic – “Romeo and Juliet”. Little did…

Pandal Hopping & Community Building – More Than Just Another Festival

Pandal Hopping & Community Building – More Than Just Another…

Before we head into the blog, here’s a quick reminder of the awesome menu we have lined up for you…

Durga Pujo 2021 – A Bit Different, A Lot Tastier

Durga Pujo 2021 – A Bit Different, A Lot Tastier

Hungry before you read the blog, already? Check out Kolkata Beckons’ Bangla Bhoj Menu – Niramish and Amish. Let’s go…

Say Hi To India’s Best Chai , Straight from the Gardens

Say Hi To India’s Best Chai , Straight from the…

Let’s dive straight into our delectable selection of loose leaf teas, their flavor profiles and the brewing instructions. ASSAM CTC…

Champagne of Teas , Darjeeling Tea , a Diwali Gift !

Champagne of Teas , Darjeeling Tea , a Diwali Gift…

We at Fifth Season Restaurants have brought India’s most premium teas to Singapore, and have heeded the call of our…

“ILISH MANGAL” And Swami Vivekananda

“ILISH MANGAL” And Swami Vivekananda

The varied “Mangal Kabya” were introduced into the ancient literature of Bengal during 14th n15th centuries. The Welfare Verses sang…

Dhokar Dalna – Deceitfully Delicious

Dhokar Dalna – Deceitfully Delicious

Dhoka – the name is steeped in history, irony, and despite its humble origins – is a pillar of Bengali “Niramish” food.…

An Ode To Khichuri

An Ode To Khichuri

Picture this – it’s a cloudy afternoon, lightning and thunder accompany an intermittent rain – which at times, lashes, and…

The Rise of Vegetarianism in Bengal-Shukto

The Rise of Vegetarianism in Bengal-Shukto

There is an urban legend among a lot of Bengali families that in the early 1500s, Chaitanya Mahaprabhu came across…