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What: Tiramisu alla Tradizionale Where: The Table, Mumbai Why we love it: This may looks like a large portion for one. But, light and dreamy as cloud, it vanished in a single breath.

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What: Doner kebab  Where: Mahlzeit - Berlin Street Food, Bandra Why we love it: Generously meaty doner, with wedges of perfectly deep-fried potato is just the kind of comfort food for rainy monsoon nights in the city.

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What: Goan sausage fry Where: Soul Fry, Mumbai Why we love it: Not only is the chorizo outstanding, but Soul Fry’s cosy, homey vibe lets you feel you’re eating at a Goan aunty’s home, complete with crooked art on the walls.

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What: South Indian brekkie Where: Taaza Thindi, Jayanagar Why we dig it: The softest idlis, and crisp, fluffy vadas, bathed in spicy coconut chutney, to hit that spot on Sunday morning.

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What: Crab Ghee Roast Where: Machali, Mangalore Why we dig it: A delicious add-on to the thali, this crab ghee roast is a hands-down winner because it requires zero de-shelling! Contributed by The Malabar Tea Room.

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What: Rose Gine & Tonic Where: Bombay Vintage, Mumbai Why we dig it: Infused with the vintage sophistication of rose, this cocktail is a retro-inspired paean to the city.

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What: Surmai thali. Where: Highway Gomantak, Mumbai. Why we dig it: Serving home-style Malwani food, we recommend the thick, tangy fish curry, a deliciously tart sol kadi and a side of plump bombil. Get here early or expect a long wait in an impatient queue. 

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What: A creamy bechamel Neapolitan sourdough Where: The Pizza Bakery, Indiranagar Why we dig it: Topped with Father Michael's Valombrossa burrata, this slow-fermented pizza is made with 100% natural wheat flour. As delicious as it is beautiful.

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What: A big steaming mug of vegan hot chocolate Where: HappyHealthyMe Organics cafe Why we dig it: Made with coconut milk, we love the texture of tiny coconut nibs in every sip.

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What: Vegan buddha bowl Where: Dhyaana Health Cafe, Bangalore. Why we dig it: This delicious buddha bowl pairs a mean foxtail millet tabbouleh with creamy peanut chutney and silken slabs of tofu. Vegan never tasted so good!

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What: Almond cake & cream Where: Kala Ghoda Cafe, Mumbai Why we dig it: Don’t be fooled by appearances: this Plain Jane is really a goddess. Easily one of the most decadent cakes in the city, it is rich, moist, and utterly divine, paired with full fat cream from the neighbourhood Parsi Dairy. 

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What: Breakfast at Bodega Where: Panjim, Goa Why we dig it: Turkish eggs FTW! Creamy, spicy, and deliciously eggy, under open skies in Bodega's sunny courtyard. (The Eggs Benedict also deserve special mention).

Contributed by Aysha Tanya.

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What: Portugese-style seafood cataplana Where: O Pedro, Mumbai. Why we dig it: This comforting seafood broth is packed generously with lobster, squid, shellfish and all the flavours of the ocean.

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What: Sharon special tea Where: Sharon Tea Stall, Tippasandra Why we dig it: Warm nippat, salt biscuit, and 99 varieties of tea. What’s not to love?

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What: Smoothie bowls topped with granola, coconut & fresh fruit. Where: Nalu Bowls Smoothie Shack, Bali. Why we dig it: All the island’s tropical fruits in a yummy post-surf snack.

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What: Swine Dine Where: Check for updates on the next Swine Dine in your city. Why we dig it: Chef Gresham takes nose-to-tail very seriously. Sit down to 13 courses of pork and communal dining.

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What: Warm, melt-in-the-mouth croissants. Where: The Flourists, Mumbai. Why we dig it: For buttery, flaky croissants & light-as-air lemon sponge pie, the Flourists will be back in Mumbai this June. Find them here.