Welcome to Raul On The Prowl--your one stop blog for all things food and travel straight from me, Raul Dias a writer, restaurant reviewer and crazy travel & food addict! Here you will find articles on food and travel--the two consummate loves of my life that I write about in various Indian and international magazines & newspapers on an almost daily basis. You will also find recipes & interviews with the top movers-n-shakers of the food/travel industry around the world.
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Savoury Desserts Across India
Monday, March 18, 2024
Guava-led Food and Drinks at restaurants across India
(This story first appeared in the 17th March 2024 issue of The New Indian Express newspaper's Sunday Magazine section on page 8 and online here https://www.newindianexpress.com/lifestyle/food/2024/Mar/17/guava-delight-check-out-innovative-creations-indias-culinary-scene-embraces-the-seasonal-fruit)
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Armenia's Christianity Influenced Sweets
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Ice Cream X Brand Collaborations
Wednesday, September 27, 2023
Miso In Desserts and Cocktails
(This article first appeared online on 27th September 2023 in Mint Lounge, India and in print on page 14 on 28th September https://lifestyle.livemint.com/food/discover/miso-dessert-cake-cookies-cocktails-111695748993558.html)
Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Corn In Desserts
(This article first appeared online on 6th September 2023 in Mint Lounge, India https://lifestyle.livemint.com/food/discover/desserts-with-sweet-corn-111693928108458.html)
Sunday, July 30, 2023
The Great Indian Burrata Crossover
Wednesday, July 5, 2023
Bone Marrow in Indian Culinaria
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Asia's Love Affair with Sweet Bean Preparations
(This article first appeared online on 28th June and in print on 29th June 2023 in Mint Lounge, India https://lifestyle.livemint.com/food/discover/sweet-beans-sweets-desserts-japan-china-thailand-111687922027909.html)
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
Vegging Out In The Maldives
(This article first appeared online on 10th May 2023 in Mint Lounge, India https://lifestyle.livemint.com/food/discover/food-guide-for-vegans-and-vegetarians-visiting-maldives-111683691755753.html)
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Tea-Infused Dinner at Ceylon Tea Trails, Sri Lanka
(This article first appeared online on 16th March 2023 in Mint Lounge, India https://lifestyle.livemint.com/food/discover/when-tea-makes-its-presence-felt-on-a-plate-111678937771383.html)
Monday, June 6, 2022
Book Review: The Sweet Kitchen by Rajyasree Sen
Thursday, May 19, 2022
12 Iconic Dishes You Must Eat On Hanoi's Streets
(This article first appeared online on 19th May 2022 on ZeeZest https://zeezest.com/food/12-dishes-you-must-eat-on-hanoi-s-streets-i-zee-zest-1791)
Friday, May 13, 2022
Trifle 2.0
(This article first appeared on 13th May 2022 online on Mid-Day.com newspaper, India https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/mumbai-food/article/trifle-2-0-23227038)
Wednesday, March 2, 2022
Code for comfort: Taste Test of Café 49
(This review appeared in 2nd March 2022 issue of the Mid-Day newspaper, India on page 18 https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/mumbai-food/article/code-for-comfort-23216577)
Friday, January 28, 2022
Very Peri Served Haute
(This roundup appeared in the 28th January 2022 issue of the Mid-Day newspaper, India on page 24 https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/mumbai-food/article/very-peri-served-haute-23211612)
Monday, January 10, 2022
Prima Donna: Taste Test of Donna Deli
Monday, December 20, 2021
Around the globe for Christmas
(This article appeared in the 20th November 2021 issue of the Mid-Day newspaper, India on page 17 https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai-guide/mumbai-food/article/around-the-globe-for-christmas-23205822 )
Monday, December 13, 2021
Restaurant Review: Café Reed at The Quorum
Thursday, November 11, 2021
Restaurant Review: Ammata
(This review first appeared online on 11th November 2021 on ZeeZest https://zeezest.com/food/restaurant-review-ammata-bar-mumbai-zee-zest-1017)