Recently, I was fortunate enough to spend some quality time in South Africa where we got plenty of time to get to know each other better. There was chemistry, attraction, serendipity even controversy…all the makings of a successful relationship. Overall, there was much to explore and I, as usual, felt extremely short on time. As… Continue reading The Great South African Round-up
Author: Magandeep Singh
Being a Sommelier
Being a Sommelier This is perhaps the most frequent query I receive through all medium of communication – even in naughty SMSs! So I am re-stating the often-stated, yet once again, encore! Geez, talk about redundancies… Let me also emphasize that this is primarily to those who want to become sommeliers and work in the… Continue reading Being a Sommelier
Are We Being Served??
The world is full of places and institutions that we collectively refer to as the hospitality industry – bars, cafes, restaurants, hotels, motels – all are a dot on the hospitality map. Hospitality itself can be defined as the combination of an array of products (tangible) and a series of actions (intangible) which together help… Continue reading Are We Being Served??
Wine List Awards & Critics
I don’t get it; for all my limited knowledge I thought we won our independence back in ’47. People laid down lives for the cause; the cause of making our voices heard, making our opinion count and being citizens of the world. Somehow, when I look at things around me, all that sacrifice seems futile,… Continue reading Wine List Awards & Critics
Wining and Dining in New Delhi
India is (finally) shining. It may not seem like a complete even sheen but it sure does have a certain lustrous appeal about it. It’s the beam of a satiated belly, a good Indian meal downed with some good wine. No, wait, I am not going to rant about Indian food and wine pairing for… Continue reading Wining and Dining in New Delhi
On Indian Wines
Of all the things I am accused of, there is one I just don’t seem to be able to get around doing much about: commenting on Indian Wines. The problem starts from the wide-spread ignorance that Indian wines are good with Indian food. Sounds logical right. If Italian wines pair with pizza and French fit… Continue reading On Indian Wines
As Dry as a Hotel!
English is a constantly evolving language and that is perhaps what makes it so beautiful – even if what you utter today is considered wrong or incorrect or just pure rubbish has a chance of making its way into common parlance over time, and, if Indians catch on to it, into Webster! So, after phrases… Continue reading As Dry as a Hotel!
Magan on Display
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlt24MlXJW8[/youtube] Of all the things i have so far tried, trying to look cool on camera is perhaps my Icarus. I don’t think I will ever quite understand the finer nuances of this art but I have to admit that my prospects at my day job aren’t exactly promising either. Every vino needs a break,… Continue reading Magan on Display
You are Here!
Hello World, If you reading this, well then you are here. It’s perhaps where you intended to be. But there is no porn reward at the end of your perilious search. There are however videos. If any even in part turn you on, seek medical attention. Voila!