#Serendivity

Asking magazine editors questions only another editor can ask. To celebrate Sunil Kant Munjal’s book, Table for Four, we lunched at The Spice Route at The Imperial New Delhi—often called “Delhi’s best restaurant”—where the food was good, but the conversations were better. With me are two former colleagues, now friends: the erstwhile Editor of Prevention, Women’s Health and Reader’s Digest, Sanghamitra Chakraborty. She released her book on Saumitra Chatterjee last year. And former Editor of India Today Travel Plus, one of the best homegrown magazines to come out of India’s most reputed media house. About Ritu: She is now an independent media consultant, and among all of us, she hosts the best parties! More to follow… Order your copy of @tableforfour.book on Amazon now! @tableforfour.book @sanghamitrac @rituar @nandinibhalla @rahejaneeta @thespiceroute_theimperial @imperialdelhi #collab

Some evenings at @threebeansnagpur aren’t just about food… they’re about feeling. “Taste Nahi Aaraha Hai” a theoretical dining experience by @sandesh_pawarr, powered by @sonchi.co wasn’t just a dinner. It was a story unfolding between courses. A play you didn’t just watch, but tasted. Plates arrived with pauses. Dialogues blended with aromas. Strangers became part of the narrative. And somewhere between a bite and a breath, the line between theatre and table disappeared. For a few hours, Threebeans turned into a stage, where every guest wasn’t just dining, but participating. Here’s a glimpse of an evening where taste met thought, and food became feeling. ✨ Would you be part of the next story?

At Hindustan Times Taste of Time we didn’t just curate a dinner. We staged a century. At Sunder Nursery, history unfolded in five defining chapters of India’s 100-year journey — each introduced through live experiential theatre, and followed by a course crafted by Michelin-starred Chef Vikas Khanna, with narratives by Veer Sangvi. Performance. Emotion. Culinary artistry. Every act plated. Every memory performed. An ode to India — not just told, but tasted. Conceptualised and brought to life by us for HT’s centenary. [Event, Experiential, Food, Culinary, Vikas, Khanna, Hindustan, Times, Hatch]

And that’s how we put a table of strangers on a ‘Trail Of Mushrooms’ together at The Social À La Russe . Watch more from the previous table… & catch us next on the 27th of Feb @tajsantacruzmumbai Tickets on @sortmyscene . #socialalarusse #finedine #networking #event #getmousetrappd

#MyTableForFour | Where conversations glow, bonds grow deeper, and every gathering turns into a moment worth holding on to. In Episode Six, Vernika Awal (@delectable_reveries) - food writer, consultant, and journalist, hosts her closest circle for an intimate, thoughtfully curated meal at Ik Punjab. A table layered with stories, shared flavours, laughter, and quiet connection. More tables. More stories. More memories. Coming soon on Table For Four. [Table For Four, My Table For Four, Delhi, Delhi Dining Legacy, Delhi Food, Dilli, Friends and Food, Food History]

Some evenings are not just about what’s served on the plate, but about what lingers long after — the conversations, the cultural memory, the shared wisdom around food. @monsoondehradun @dehradunfoodlitfestival was exactly that — a gathering of lived stories, where food became language, history, identity, and emotion all at once. From listening to powerful narratives around heirloom recipes and mountain traditions, to meeting one of my mentor @sangeetaamkhanna whose depth of knowledge continues to be a beacon for so many of us, the day felt deeply nourishing — intellectually and culturally. @bapuscurries- previlege to have met one of the custodians of culinary wisdom- Khaitan Sir- a reminder that recipes are really stories preserved in spice and time. If there was one takeaway from the evening, it was this: the true aftertaste of food is memory. And when people gather to speak about food with respect and curiosity, that aftertaste becomes collective wisdom. #FoodAsMemory #CulinaryWisdom #foodandculture #CulturalNarratives #StoriesThroughFood

Nagpur was buzzing with curiosity and excitement as @sonchi.co brought the Theatrical dining experience “Taste Nahi Aa Raha Hai” to life. 👀✨ In collaboration with @sandesh_pawarr and the warm space of @threebeansnagpur , guests walked into an evening where expectations were challenged and taste buds were put to the test. From surprise reactions to laughter across the table, the night turned into a beautiful reminder with @thehungryclones that food is not just about taste but about experience, curiosity, and the stories we create together. 🍽️ Nagpur, you made this one unforgettable. ❤️ #SonchiExperiences #TasteNahiAaRahaHai #NagpurEvents #ExperientialDining #SupperClubIndia DiningStories NagpurFoodies

🌃🍴 A night where glamour met gourmet! The Times Food Nightfare by The Times of India brought together celebrities, top restaurants, and passionate food lovers under one roof. From honoring the finest culinary destinations to sharing laughter, conversations, and unforgettable bites — every moment was a celebration of taste and talent. ✨🏆 Here’s to the chefs who inspire, the restaurants that innovate, and the community that keeps the food culture thriving! #TimesFoodEvent #FoodNightfare #TimesOfIndiaEvents #CelebritySpotting #FoodAwardsNight DiningExperience CitysBest FoodLoversUnite GastronomyGoals RedCarpetMoments CulinaryStars EpicureanEvening TrendingNow EventHighlights FlavoursOfIndia

A quiet evening, good company, and stories told just right. @dheerakitchlu with @naseeruddin49 and @ratnapathak.s at The Q, Mumbai. >< members only ><

A warm welcome to a globally connected evening. #tastesutra #thingstodoindelhi #cookingtogether #fyp #explorepage

Since last year, supper clubs in India are emerging as the new third space. Smaller rooms. Shared tables. Curated menus. Intentional conversations. This isn’t just a format trend but a signal about where urban dining behaviour is moving: toward community dining experiences, slower meals, and high-intent social spaces. For F&B founders, this raises bigger questions: Are we getting replaces? Are guests looking for food… or belonging? Are we designing restaurants… or designing connection? Across cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru, communal dining formats are gaining traction not because they’re exclusive, but because they feel human. These are folks curating some mad shared meal experiences: @toontooniguha @theroomzeroexperience @youcansitwithus.in @houseofmala_ @zahvi.in @malakitchen_blr @oxalisfinedining If you’re building in hospitality, pay attention. Experiential dining in India isn’t replacing restaurants but redefining what meaningful dining looks like. Have you attended a supper club yet? [supper clubs in India, experiential dining India, urban dining trends India 2026, community dining experiences, hospitality industry trends India, restaurant industry India, third space dining concept, restaurant industry India, third space dining concept, curated dining experiences India, consumer behaviour hospitality India]

The second edition of DFLF is here and the table is set for more than just conversation. On 1st March at Monsoon, join us for a thoughtfully curated experience where food meets literature and stories unfold through immersive sessions, workshops and dialogues. With 22 voices from across India, each bringing a unique journey and perspective, this edition promises a wide spectrum of topics and thoughtful perspectives on culture, heritage and the stories behind every plate and page. Step in, taste, read, learn and connect and be part of conversations that linger long after the event. Swipe left to explore the full lineup of topics and perspectives. #DehradunFoodLitFest #Monsoon #Dehradun