FEBRUARY 2026
The walk brought together British Bengali chef and writer Sohini Banerjee for an intimate morning through Jadubabur Bazaar, one of South Kolkata’s most storied neighbourhood markets. The morning began with hot chai and soft sandesh, before slipping into the narrow lanes of the bazaar. As the market gathered pace, participants were guided through its 18th-century past, its ties to the Hooghly River, and the everyday rhythm of vendors and seasonal produce like fish, poultry, fruits, and vegetables.
Along the way, the attendees picked up ingredients to whip up a Bengali-inspired light brunch and salad at Sohini’s ancestral home immediately after the walk.
The morning moved from street to home, from history to plate. While it took the form of a market walk, it unfolded equally as a history lesson, ending with a home-style Bengali brunch.
Glimpses of the food and moments from the street food walk in Dadar. Photos courtesy of LFC Kolkata members.
“Thank you Sohini for the lovely time today morning and sharing your slice of Calcutta with us. It was so lovely to meet everyone today. Keep in touch and hope to meet again for another such walk or similar soiree.”
SANGEETA
“I am an American doing his PhD on food and famine in 19th century India. It was great meeting you all today! “
DEVIN
Sohini Banerjee is the cook and writer behind Smoke and Lime, a London-based Bengali zero-waste supper club and culinary project exploring heritage, memory, and sustainability. You can find her on Instagram @smokeandlime.