Edible flowers!

Yes, flowers can be eaten! They can also be candied, frozen into ice, made into rings, jams and jellies. Flowers are part of many regional cuisines, including Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Restaurant Review: MEZBAAN BARI

The Daily Star and Dhaka Foodies visits eateries that have been nominated for awards in different categories. Mezbaan Bari is a Bangladeshi restaurant which serves traditional Chittagongian food.
15 February 2016, 08:39 AM

Restaurant Review: FISH & CO. BANGLADESH

As a part of Daily Star Foodiez Choice Awards, The Daily Star and Dhaka Foodies decided to visit eateries that have been nominated for awards in different categories. Fish & Co. Bangladesh is a popular place for seafood and fish dishes.
14 February 2016, 06:47 AM

Kebab fiesta!

Wash the fish and squeeze out excess moisture. Marinate fish with ginger, garlic paste and salt. Take yoghurt in a mixing bowl
8 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Woeser Bakery – a hidden gem

McLeodganj is studded with great, easy-on-the-pocket eateries. The steady stream of tourists, mostly people from different countries...
1 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Eyes affixed on the screen

With the advent of social media and addictive games and of course, smart phones, many of us live in the virtual world for a huge chunk of time.
1 February 2016, 18:00 PM

[WATCH] Tawa: Melt-in-your-mouth Kebab destination

Melt in your mouth kebabs, smooth well blended Palak Paneer with the customary pockets of paneer, all scooped with a warm fluffy naan—does this catch your fancy? Tawa - named after a skillet used to warm breads, chapatis and so on - in Banani has just this and many more all-time favorites on their menu.
1 February 2016, 09:01 AM

A simple photo of potato sells for a stunning $1.5m

That’s a lot of dough for a photo of a potato! Photographer Kevin Abosch, known for taking portraits of celebrities like Johnny Depp and Steven Spielberg, sold a photograph he took of an Irish spud for a cool $1.5 million.
29 January 2016, 06:23 AM

Is it better to run outside or on a treadmill?

Runners have always had a view on whether treadmill running is easier than doing it outdoors. Michael Mosley weighs up his options.
28 January 2016, 05:05 AM

Across boundaries

In a way, the food that we consume unites humanity. Across cultures, despite regional differences, some ingredients and dishes stand out as staples.
25 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Weigh to go!

The thought of having to start a diet is enough to throw anyone into a tizzy. You immediately think about all the dawats you have to skip...
25 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Shiraz Restaurant opens in Dhaka

The Kolkata-based Shiraz Restaurant has opened its doors for foodies of Dhaka.
25 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Achy joints in winter

”Every mile is two in winter” said poet George Herbert.
18 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Fine Dining at A restoran

A restoran, located at Banani is a new fine dining experience that offers a variety of European dishes.
18 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Down to the last Tea

Tea drinkers, especially aficionados, have a certain class about them. What makes them even classier is when they know exactly what is in their drink.
18 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Moon Peak Espresso – coffee, tea and more

The intrepid travellers went to McLeodganj. Upper Dharmashala, in Himachal Pradesh, a beautiful, sleepy, quaint town that hits headlines thanks to His Holiness Dalai Lama who lives there.
11 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Moka Bistro

Located in Banani 11, Moka Bistro is one of the hottest bistros in town. The open windows that surround the bistro allow the...
11 January 2016, 18:00 PM

MAKE IT OR BAKE IT

The joy of making your own bread is just overwhelming. The thick outer crust and soft pillow-like inside of freshly baked bread is like a blessing...
11 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Women’s Health

The topic of sex education is of immense importance in a country like Bangladesh where more than one third of its population...
11 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Palate from the port

Dhaka's culinary scene now has more exotic and authentic cuisines from across the world - from oriental to continental - than it ever had.
4 January 2016, 18:00 PM