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Eat out a lot and have plenty to say about it? Find yourself inadvertently compartmentalizing the food, service and ambience to rate them? Well then, Grubhogs.com could be the ideal venue to vent, rant and rave!

If you live in any one of the Grubhogs.com cities (B'lore, Chennai, Goa, Mumbai, Delhi/NCR or Mysore) and would like a little pocket money for your words, let us know. We are looking for Grubhogs scouts for each city for a limited time. As a scout you will add informative and interesting reviews of the places you visit.

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Disclaimer: We do not pay for meals at the restaurant, instead we help subsidize the meal with a nominal pay per review. Reviews have to be authored by the Scout. They could have appeared previously on a Scout's personal forum such as a blog. Scout selection preference for those with an exisiting online and/or print presence. For more details email us at grubhogs@grubhogs.com

Summer nights in Bangalore

Grubhogs.com is always looking for great fun ways to spend your summer nights.

For starters try something different, attend the try-outs to become a superstar DJ!

Kingfisher Ultra Soul Flyp is back with a fantastic addition - The 'Soul Flyp Academy of Talent in Music' for identifying & promoting the superstar DJs of tomorrow!

On Jun 12 2010 @ 4:00 pm at the Pebble -Princess, 3 palace Grounds, ramana Maharishi road

We were most taken by the Bacchus line up this June. So here it is:

** EVERY MONDAY with Vachan spinning some of the best ELECTRONIC DANCE MUSIC there is and its HAPPY HOUR all Night**

**BREAkING RULES** Every Wednesday DnB sessions @ Bacchus with VACHAN

4th June (FRIDAY) - LADIES NITE SPECIAL WITH DJ PHABI D (UK, BERLIN)

15th June(TUESDAY) - FOREVER YOUNG WINE FESTIVAL presents RIPPLES IN TIME A performance by By Tripura Kashyap and Kirtana Kumar

19th JUNE(SATURDAY) - Blive!!! Brings Back DJ URI (UK) and this time its TECH HOUSE that he is spinning for us!!!

26th JUNE(SATURDAY) - Blive! presents Reggae Rajahs (Delhi)

Enjoy and for more on events and restaurants in Bangalore log on to Grubhogs.com!

Taco Bell enters India with Desi Burritos!

Yum Brands Inc. opened its first Taco Bell restaurant in India in March 2010 in Bangalore.

Taco Bell's India menu starts at 18 rupees giving it a bit of an edge. considering that's just below McDonald's menu and just above most street-food prices in the cities. The menu is beef-free with a host of vegetarian offerings, including paneer and potato burritos. Some items on the menu include Crunchy Tacos (potato, chicken), Volcano Tacos (potato, Chicken) Grilled Stuffed Burritos and fajitas (paneer, chicken, tangy chicken, Potato & Paneer Burrito) and Burritos (chicken, bean)!

The store is located in Mantri Mall in India's technology capital, Bangalore and has attracted a whopping average of 2,000 to 2,500 customers each day since its opening!

Have you tried their popular Paneer and Potato Burrito? Review their burrito here: Taco Bell's Burrito

Claytopia, Harima, Tuscana and more reviewed!

Bangalore

P Shetty reviews her favourite place "Bistro Claytopia" and finds it to be a "typical Bangalorean Place" with a " creative inclination rather than an "alcoholic inclination"!

R Prabu reviews "Harima" 's Sushi platter and says although it cost a "bomb", it was a great way to sample everything on their Sushi Menu

Chennai

M Ranjan enjoyed the unique concept of "On the Rocks" but was a tad bit disappointed with the accompanying sauces.

Tuscana Pizzeria is the new rage in Chennai, at a rating of 4/5 stars our reviewers are all recommending its Italian Food.

Read these and more at Grubhogs.com !

"Darshini's all the way"

If you've been living in Karnataka, especially Bangalore, Darshini's are hard to miss. One can find them almost everywhere. A perfect "Grub Place" for anybody looking to grab a quick bite. These places have no frills attached. Most of the time you have to stand and eat, maybe share your table with people you don't even know...!!! But, hey who cares about that... the Grub is good, clean and cheap.
Darshini's have it all, South Indian (Dosas, Idlies, etc), North Indian, Chinese, Juices, Chaat, Milkshakes etc.
What makes the Darshini's most attractive to the common man is the pricing - it doesn't burn a hole in your pocket especially if one has to eat out regularly, and needs quick service. So next time you are famished, and looking for a quick bite... try going to a Darshini, it's an experience you'll never forget.

Check out Grubhogs.com for all the Darshini's in Bangalore!

"Free your inner Critic" Contest is back!!

Have you been to www.grubhogs.com recently? Its new, improved and so full of great and not so great restaurants, bars and clubs.

Celebrate Valentine's Days well past this 14th of February

Here is your chance to free your inner critic and tell the world what you
really think about the places you visit.

All you need to do is write a great review on Grubhogs.com!

The best reviews of places in Bangalore will win dinner coupons at some great restaurants!

And for reviews outside of Bangalore, there are cash prizes for the favorite!

There is no limit to the number of reviews you enter.

Just remember to enter them anytime between now and March 14th, 2010.

See you @ www.grubhogs.com

- The Grubhogs Team

What's new in Goa, Mumbai, B'lore and Chennai?

Grubhogs.com gives you some of the cool, new and quaint dining spots in each Mumbai, Chennai, Goa and Bangalore.

For these and more great places in each of your favorite city visit Grubhogs.com!

Mumbai's new dining menu!


The Kabaab factory churns out kababs of every kind and size. The place is becoming popular for kababs that are not easily found elsewhere like Kakori kabab and Galawat kabab.

Kalbadevi gets a Rajasthani, Marawari and Gujurati specialty restaurant in Adarsh Annaporna

Goa's quaint and hidden finds!

Tucked away behind a busy street and away from all the retail mania you will find The Secret Garden. Continental food is on the menu but its also a place you can hang out over a cup of coffee and french toast.

Other cool spots we suggest you try: Shiro, Thalassa, Chef Fernando's Nostalgia

Chennai newest spots!

Crimson Chakra is a new cafe housed in a bungalow, a seemingly popular trend in Chennai. With special attention to detail this makes for a cool place to hang out on a lazy afternoon.

Shop a bit and feed your hunger at Abhirami Mall at the new restaurant Mingala, that specializes in Burmese cuisine

Bangalore's Latest!

Mast Kalandar opens another branch at Koramangala. The menu includes VFM combos and everything is a 100% vegetarian.

Dosas, Chettinad Biryani, spicy powders and more at this new South Indian speciality restaurant called Southin.

For these and more great places in each of your favorite city visit Grubhogs.com!

The Latest on Mumbai and Bangalore's Food Menu!

The food scene is continuously evolving.Here are some of the new Restaurant openings in Mumbai and Bangalore. Read about them, try them and dont forget to review them on Grubhogs.com

Recently in Mumbai:

Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf : The International Cafe chain opens its second location at the CR2 in Nariman Point. Click here for more details: CBTF


Masalacraft: China Bistro and Harmony have been replaced by a Mughlai-Coastal food restaurant, Masalacraft. Masalacraft bills itself as an "Ethnic Indian " Restaurant. Click for more details: Masalacraft


Firangi Paani: The BJN group opened another of its English pub styled restaruant in Bandra. Click for more details: Firangi Paani

Recently in Bangalore:

Suburbia: A place to "Eat, Drink and Play", try their coastal and continental creations, drink at their lounge or place Charades! Click for more details: Suburbia



12th Main: A Mediterranean & regional Indian specialty restaurant at the Mercure Homestead Residences. Click for more details: 12th

Chili's Bar and Grill: The popular international chain opens its doors in Bangalore. Click here for more details: Chili's

B'loreans gets a few more hours to live it up!

Bangloreans now have a few more hours to live it up.

Bowing to the demands of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce (KFCC) the State Government now allows movie theatres to screen their last show to end at 11:00pm. This ends a 25 year rule that pushes the final show of the day to begin at 8:30pm. Late eh!

Also no need to bury that after movie dinner tradition just yet! Eateries in the city can now stay open until midnight instead of 11 pm. While those at the airport, railway station and bus stand will be stay open 24/7.

Bars and pubs will have to stop serving liquor at 11 pm as earlier though they can serve food till 12 am.

This might not be much for a lot of us but at least the deadlines are moving in the right direction! Enjoy!

Check out the most happenings placed on Grubhogs Bangalore

Everyone's raving but these Grubhogs are ranting!

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Everyone's raving but these Grubhogs are ranting!

Have you read the reviews at Grubhogs.com yet? We must say Grubhogs do have very discerning tastes and no issue splitting ranks with the masses. Here is a sampling of an interesting trend where popular and otherwise highly rated restaurants have not found many fans among us Grubhogs.

"BARBEQUE NATION" heralded a new concept in dining with its on table grills and unlimited kababs. It got so popular that the restaurant wasted no time in opening branches in most major cities. Bangalore itself has three branches. A hot favorite in Bangalore, Barbeque Nation in Indiranagar does not seem to have won any fans on Grubhogs, Hungry hound thought it was a "cool concept but there could be more" and Maaz K rated it poor for the "cold service".

People throng BANANA LEAF in Mumbai for its clean, plush environs and authentic south Indian food served, you guessed it, on banana leaves. But is there more hype than substance? Mayuri S says "its a big Na Na". Her very informative review might make a good read before you visit the restaurant.

AGNI at the Park Hotel, Delhi may have been voted as the "Bar of the year" by The Hindustan Times but Tanya L says the music is Okayish, alcohol expensive and as for its clientele its just "ancient people of Delhi checking out young lil' things in short tiny bare nothings".


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