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Word on the Street : Yashwant Place

By Aina

On a chilly winter morning, what can be better than a delicious plate of fat, drippy momos served hot and fresh with spicy chilly sauce , or mouth-watering, thick soup that burns its way down your hungry throat as you sit on a rickety bench in a cosy little shack, listening to the soothing [...]

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WOTS: Bhape Da Dhaba

By Kritika Kushwaha

For those of you who know the legendary Kake Da Dhaba or have heard your folks reminiscing about their college days there, you definitely won’t miss Bhape da Hotel a.k.a. Bhape Da Dhaba right next to it. For those of you who don’t know about either; you might, following your long search, give up and [...]

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Word On The Street: Chacha

By Kritika Kushwaha

Chacha, previously known as Khan Chacha, created quite a stir within a few days of its launch, and the reason goes beyond the kebabs. Also, the stunt definitely earned the joint enough popularity to arouse one’s curiosity and appetite. Located right across the road from Sri Venkateswara , in the bustling Satya Niketan complex, the [...]

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WOTS: Tandoori nights……and days!

By Rachita Murali

What: QDs…love @first bite!
Where: Momo Street, Kamla Nagar, Delhi 11007

There are many things about college life that one would like to reminisce in his or her ripe old age, and probably one of those precious things that will definitely come to mind would be tandoori momos.
Located bang in the centre of Momo Street, Kamla [...]

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Word on the Street : Hard Rock Cafe

By Aditi Malhotra

Hard Rock Café. I could club the three words into one: “AWESOME”.
I have had the pleasure of visiting HRC Mumbai and Pune and was always impressed by the vastness, décor and sheer class of the phenomenon known as HRC Mumbai. Even Pune managed to impress me with its beautiful location and great style. Amazing drinks, [...]

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“UN-HOLY” GLUTTONY

By Rachita Murali

Its Holi folks! That time of the year again when you get to gorge and nibble on all those mouthwatering sweetmeats and drink to your health. {Ah, if only that was true!}
 
This festive season we’ll talk about the not-so-well known Holi delicacies and where they are conveniently available, without the hassles of licenses, if you [...]

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Word On The Street – Paranthe Vaali Gali, Chandni Chowk

By Aina

           Hungry kya? Instead of going for the same pizza or noodles redirect your steps to Chandni Chowk for a completely different gastronomic experience. And remember, you’re treading the same path that the likes of Cyrus Broacha and Sheila Dikshit did !

At a walking distance from the metro station, in a maze of criss-crossing dingy [...]

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CANTEEN HOPPING IN DU!

By Rachita Murali

During these troubled times of global recession, les get back to the very basics. So, I thought discussing and dissecting our very own college canteens would be a decent idea. Here’s a selection of some great and not-so-great canteen picks in DU.
 
1. St.Stephen’s College
 
You would be ostracized in true stephanian tradition if you called it [...]

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Word on the Street: A food review of the Chinese delights on campus!

By DU Beat

What do you do when you spontaneously decide to bunk the morning lecture and grab a quick bite to enliven your spirits instead? Grab your chopsticks folks, and head straight to Noodles!

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