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While I was still studying in college my first job was at a pizza joint. One of my co-workers was called Amit. An interesting person with an unusual personality. Let us say it's difficult not to notice him. He was bit hirsute and sweaty, with an unpleasant odour that accompanied him all around. I do not know if it was only my perception or the general in the kitchen that he didn't shower enough -- basically, he looked like a too-warm grizzly bear. So it happened on one warm and sunny day when no one was expecting any anomaly. Another person was stirring the pizza sauce for the infamous Pizza Al Quattro Formaggi in a huge pot over the...

It's no more a secret that college life means to make ends meet on a shoe-string budget. A veracity that's undeniable. I am still a student in my final year of college and managing the same circumstances. Going along the same lines during my entire period of college-hood; I had always tried to save my resources as much as possible and sustain. However, in my vast college campus, we always had numerous options of food types to luxuriate in. One of my favourite eateries amongst the numerous cafeterias and one of the most economic options that ruled our campus crowd was a sandwich hut. High on taste, vibrant in variety and easy on your pocket made it everyone's treasured...

Passing out from one of the finest Hotel Management Schools in Chennai, I had no doubt in my service and operation skills. But, sometimes its only time and circumstances that decide the bar of your skillsets. I was newly appointed as a waiter at this five-star facility. Its been 4-5 months working and it did not take much time to realise how demanding my job can be. I was appointed to work on weekends for preparation and serving the Sunday Brunch Buffet at the hotel. Being a 5-star facility means an enormously elaborate buffet of delicacies spread out in dimensions as far as our eyes could roll. But, before we proceed any further please note that it’s an all-you-can-eat-buffet....

"I am a Kashmiri married to a Bengali. We had just shifted to Kolkata in 2015. We have been together for 6 years now and it just seems a part and parcel of our life to explore regional delicacies of each other's states. Ilish Macher Jhol was one of the first I wanted to explore here. Finally, one weekend my husband decided to walk me through the food extravaganza and food markets of infamous Kolkata. I was dressed up my best to commence my journey. We booked a table at a restaurant suggested by our close friends. Super excited we ordered Ilish Macher Jhol along with some hot steamed rice and accompaniments. The smell of mustard mingled with the...

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