The versatile staple

Rice is a staple food in many countries around the world.
7 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Detoxing made easy!

At long last the party season has come to an end! The endless stream of weddings, tea parties, barbecues and other sundry parties have finally...
7 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Daily Star Foodiez Choice Awards 2015: who won what

The Daily Star Foodiez choice awards 2015 winners have been announced. Did your favourite make the list?
2 March 2016, 09:17 AM

Jimmy's Italian Kitchen – pizzas and more

Venturing out for dinner at -1C is no mean feat. We did just that in McLeodganj. And it was fun.
22 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Cold Stone Creamery opens in Dhaka

Olive Tree Foods Limited has just brought forth the next level of ice cream in Dhaka by introducing Cold Stone Creamery.
22 February 2016, 18:00 PM

ASK MAYA APA

I am a 25-year-old female and newly married. My husband and I do not want to start a family just yet.
22 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Hyderabadi special

1 leg of lamb. Ask your butcher to cut the leg through the bone into six pieces. Then cut these pieces in half so that you have 12 large chunks of lamb; crispy fried onion; 3 onions – thinly sliced; 500ml Rice Bran oil
22 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Packed lunches for children

Tiffin breaks are crucial, mostly because your child will remember them forever! Packing the same lunch every day of the week can become dull.
22 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Lounging at Foodbook

In a time when the lack of good hangout lounges has deeply affected our lives, Foodbook is the first social network-themed lounge to open in Bangladesh.
22 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Restaurant Review: KOBE

As a part of Daily Star Foodiez Choice Awards, The Daily Star and Dhaka Foodies decided to visit Kobe which specialises in Japanese cuisine and more.
17 February 2016, 08:23 AM

Restaurant Review: EL TORO

El Toro stands out as one of the top and longest running Mexican food joints in the city. Check out what the foodies had to say about the restaurant.
16 February 2016, 06:47 AM

Breaking the silence

Sometimes, when asked to introduce myself in front of a room full of people I just want to start by saying, “Hi, my name is Shejuti Islam and I am bipolar.”
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Ready – sweat – go!

Nowadays most gyms, hotels and fitness centres have built-in sauna and steam room facilities.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

Healing through acupressure

There are certain things that we cannot avoid in life, like recurring colds, excruciating headaches and sudden outbursts of anger.
15 February 2016, 18:00 PM

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