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Healthy Mocktails

Apr 12, 2019
I think all the ladies who frequent bars to loosen up from the oh so stressful daily life are familiar with cocktails or mocktails. Nothing gets us to de-stress like a shot of Bloody Mary or some good...

Cozying it up at The Nest

Apr 01, 2019
With spring vibes in the air, it's the time of year when everyone in the city comes out of hibernation and celebrates the end of a long winter; hanging out with friends, sipping beer and cocktails...

Cover Story The Colors of Happiness

Mar 31, 2019
Nikita Chandak Holi and Diwali festivals are those that remind me of my family the most, and are very close to my heart. I have always celebrated Holi either in my boarding schools or back home in...

The Ultimate Drinking Games

Mar 31, 2019
Looking for a way to get drunk while having the best time with your loved ones? And drink the night away playing games? It should go without saying, but these games are only for those of drinking age,...

​Sweet Flavors of Nepal

Jan 08, 2019
  Canvas Canvas Wine is a product of Sankata Wine and Beverage Pvt. Limited (SWB), Kavre, whichhas one of the most modern manufacturing facilities in the country that is completely automate...

A Short Story about Cocktails

Dec 25, 2018
Cocktails have always been a popular drink among youngsters to get boozed up for a night, and unlike a single alcohol-containing peg, cocktails are rich in flavors. For the taste of diverse elements a...

Shoot, Sip, or Gulp, Anything Goes

Dec 20, 2018
Yesterday, my evening was a delicious one. All by my lonesome, as is the norm, I stir-fried some mutton brain, powdered with a little gram flour and some salt and pepper. I left it slightly un-cooked,...

Drinks and Music, the Ultimate Pleasure Principle

Nov 26, 2018
Often, when you are deciding what to do when you meet up with your friends, for a family gathering, or a festival, the first thought is to get together and listen to some music and too often, have a f...

Close Encounter of the Spirit(ual) Kind

Nov 02, 2018
My veins pump out half Newar blood. And yet, I'm beyond disconnected from my half culture for reasons I have not pondered upon much. So when I approached a friend to ask her to write an article ab...

Tequila Love, an Ode to Drinking the Best of Mexico

Oct 24, 2018
One of the most recent new drinks in Nepal has long been one of the most popular in the West.  Almost every drinker in North America (and South America and Europe, as well) is familiar with Tequi...

Why Is Wine Served In A Wine Glass?

Oct 01, 2018
It is virtually a global standard that wine is served in a wine glass. Brands like Riedel andZalto have built entire companies producing nothing but wine glasses. Glassware varies from simple and inex...

The Basics of Whiskey Tasting

Sep 13, 2018
Everything you never wanted to know about whiskey tasting! Historically, Nepal has preferred hard liquor as the drink of choice, and whiskey is one of the fastest growing products. Discerning consu...

Lady’s Night

Aug 24, 2018
The night has fallen, and the lights are on. The DJs are ready, and the party animals are on the way. With the music popping up in the street, girls are swinging with their friends in the club, enjoyi...

Bira 91, for Sure!

Aug 09, 2018
I have three bottles of as new brand of craft beer before me. I have to drink all three this evening. Imagine! Oh, the trials and tribulations we writers have to go through! Well, now, without more ad...

The Charisma of Success Budweiser and the World Cup

Aug 03, 2018
Budweiser is an American-style pale lager beer, says Wikipedia. I get a bit confused with this American-style kind of thing, since it really doesn’t mean anything much. What is more important is...

Artisan Cocktails at Sports Hive

Jul 27, 2018
Jhamsikhel, or call it Jhamel, is in the radar of many Nepali youngsters and foreigners. Well, I call it an area with the best restaurants and bars in town, among which, one named Sports Hive is a...

Attaining a Bit of Nirvana with Kingfisher

Jun 10, 2018
Thank you Kingfisher! A few glasses of your Premium brand, and I was feeling all nostalgic and mellow. So much so, that I immediately dialed up two of my closest friends, whom I had not been in touch...

From Russia with Love and Cheers

Jun 10, 2018
The Story of Vodka The world seems to be a better place when you have a few slugs of the nectar of life down your throat. This time around, I’m talking about vodka, one of the world’s,...

An Evening of Cocktails

Jun 01, 2018
Friday went off to see what's behind the bar of LiquorIce, Kupondole Summer calls for drinks, and what else can be more classy and refreshing for summer than cocktails? If you are up for a twis...

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New Year - Smart Blood Donation Drive

April 13 11:00am - 3:00pm at Labim Mall
Resolve to save lives this New Year! Join the smart blood donation drive at Labim Mall on the last day of 2075 and end your year the right way! Plus, you will also be part of the 'smart' blood...

Countdown to New Year 2076 with Abhaya and The Steam Engines

April 13 6:00pm - 2:00am at Ai-La Lounge Restaurant
A time to say goodbye and a time to say hello, a time to bid farewell and a time to look forward, a time to let go and a time to learn new things, that is what happens when the New Year rings in. Let&...

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Bhojan Griha: Time Travel to the Past

Last week, I, along with two of my friends, wandered into Bhojan Griha, situated at the heart of Dillibazar. Now, we could have gone to any other restaurant, but we were thinking of treating ourselves...

The Vast World of Online Dating

I think we all can agree to the fact that technology has advanced, and it has advanced a lot at that. It has affected every aspect of our lives, and dating is one of them. I still remember a few years...

Healthy Mocktails

I think all the ladies who frequent bars to loosen up from the oh so stressful daily life are familiar with cocktails or mocktails. Nothing gets us to de-stress like a shot of Bloody Mary or some good...

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Cool Concoctions

Nothing beats the summertime heat wave like a cool and refreshing beverage, whether it be shakes, juices, or cold coffee. Friday stopped at Greasy Spoon, a multi-cuisine eatery located at New Baneshwo...

Local Delicacies

The most exciting and budget-friendly way to gain cultural insights would probably be roaming around the streets like a local and trying out local delicacies. In Kathmandu, every nook and corners of t...

The Secret to Enlightenment

Comes a time in a man’s life when nothing much matters, when one just wants to say, the hell with everything, who cares? One only hopes that such times are few and far between, otherwise our...