Sociologist Prithiraj Borah’s guided walk in Kalyan Nagar involved sampling an array of indigenous Northeastern dishes in the neighbourhood, understanding their local contexts, and how such food can often run the risk of homogenisation.
Join British Bengali chef and writer Sohini Banerjee for an intimate morning walk through Jadubabur Bazaar, one of South Kolkata’s most storied neighbourhood markets.
Led by Sadaf Hussain, the walk traced how people who found refuge in Shaheen Bagh carried their food traditions with them and stitched together a new culinary landscape.
Led by Neil Khopkar, the walk explored the layered social and cultural history of Dadar through the foods that anchor everyday life in the locale.
In Pune, the walk explored the historic neighbourhoods of Narayan Peth and Sadashiv Peth, tracing how the city’s eating-out culture developed around fasting practices, community kitchens, iconic tea houses, and the rhythms of old Pune life.
In Bhubaneswar, the walk explored the Old Town, where temple traditions, seasonal rhythms, and centuries-old food practices shape what people eat every day.