It is not an Experience it is an EFFINGOOD Experience | Bellydriven | Effingut Kharadi | Pune

The people who know me well…know my love for Effingut – for their craft beers (I am partial to the coffee stout), their food and the whole experience overall.  From office meetings to express lunches to that date night place and lest I forget the special occasions..Effingut has seen it all. So here I am, today at Effingut Brewerkz Kharadi , writing about the newest additions to their menu - the focus being on bite sized food that goes well with the beers…

Cheers to New Additions !!! | Cafe 212 All Day Dining And Bar | Bellydriven | Pune

Powered with some amazing additions to its already diverse menu, 212 All Day Café and Bar has become all the more feisty.  Good food, a hearty portion size coupled with a casual dining experience are the key mantras of this place. Check out the new additions in the menu here

The Deli comes to Koregaon Park! | Bellydriven | Pune

With a menu that encompasses much-loved selection of sandwiches, salads, pastas, light meals, and such; a wide range of scrumptious desserts; a bevy of handcrafted cocktails and other beverages and a daily changing, “specials” menu - the Deli comes to  Koregaon Park.  Famous for its European and Continental cuisines, Indigo Delicatessen threw opened the doors to its second outlet at Koregaon Park on the 22nd August 2017. Read on for the complete experience.

‘Unboxing’ the Pandora | Bellydriven| Pandora Gastronomy & Bar, Pune

Pandora Gastronomy and Bar has been the talk of the town lately. The brain child of Chef Ajay Chopra of Master Chef India and Northern Flavours fame, no doubt the expectations run high. Allow me to decipher or rather unbox Pandora for you…Read on..

Yes…I had Constantine, Philip and Angela for lunch | Bellydriven | Arthur’s Theme Pune

I had Constantine, Philip and Angela for lunch…I know I know that just does not sound right at all (wink wink) Allow me introduce you to my favorite terrific trio…They are unique, they are yum and would totally charm you!!!

Something Belly Good, Something Guilt Free at TJ’s Brew Works, Pune | Bellydriven

Growing health consciousness in Indians has driven the demand for HW (Health & Wellness) food. One can see the shift from parathas and cookies to a wider assortment of cereals, oats and milk food drinks as fortified foods. The lady of the house is always looking for healthy options for the family to munch on. Look at the air fryer sales that have gone up in recent years or the electric steamer …yes the consumer is getting health conscious. The same theory applies when one is eating out these days…here one is always trying to balance their gluttonous splurges with health-conscious dishes. The number of salad bars that have cropped up is insane..the metros primarily are experiencing the advent of vegan restaurants, organic delis and highly customized food options.

Unwinding at Unwind, Pune | Bellydriven

With a sprawling 14000 sq.ft area Unwind located in Mundhwa Pune opened its doors to its customers last month with a night club, bistro and an alfresco area.  It is positioned as a symbiosis of scrumptious food, buzzing beverages, euphonic music, comforting ambiance and an energetic vibe, a perfect space for rendezvous with 3 concepts that lets you invent your version of Unwind. Hence letting you choose how you want to unwind…

For Those Midnight Hunger Pangs! | Bellydriven | Pune

When you’ve had a great night partying, but are feeling those hunger pangs after loads of dancing and drinking. Or just finished a fantastic late night movie, but the tummy is growling...Where do you head to?

Around the world with 8 distinctive sushi dishes | Travelling Sushi Festival | Shizusan, Pune | Bellydriven

What is it? Shizusan – The Asian Bistro in Pune is all set to delight sushi lovers with 8 specially crafted maki rolls created by Chef Paul Kinny that promises to take you around the world with every bite. Get prepared to be amazed as Shizusan promises to add a surprise element in each one of them and puts its own spin on the traditional Japanese food.

Bottled Up – White Owl Beers, A beer experience at Prem’s Koregaon Park | Bellydriven

The craft beer scene in India is sure emerging and we have evolved from the times were the only choices in beer were strong and mild and now beer isn’t just beer its anywhere between blond, stout, cider, ale or porter…And I am in love with not just the beers but the craft as well. And thanks to that it is a very rare occasion that I reach out to the bottles unless well unless there is big gathering at home primarily due to the unavailability of craft beers in the bottle

Savya Rasa’s Kongunadu Food Fest highlights a different side of Tamilian Cuisine – Bellydriven

We all know the oh so famous Chettinad Cuisine from Tamil Nadu but do you know that Chettinad cuisine is the cuisine of just one city in Tamil Nadu – Karaikudi? And if you think that that’s all there is to Tamil cuisine, you haven’t tried food from Kongunadu.. and its time that you check out the flavorful feast at Savya Rasa at their Kongunadu Food Festival.

Gong – Modern Asian

From Asian-inspired sushi bars to avant-garde dumpling houses, our hearts are all aflutter with the extraordinary contemporary Asian dining options currently gracing our fine city. Whether it's sashimi sorbet, avocado tartare or that sushi donut you're after, Gong has got you covered.