7 Midway Plaza in Suryapet is a must stop while travelling from Hyderabad to Vijayawada by road

7 Midway Plaza in Suryapet is a must stop while travelling from Hyderabad to Vijayawada by road

The newly opened FeastHouse at 7 Midway Plaza For people travelling from Telangana to Andhra Pradesh, especially to Vijayawada, a pit stop at 7 Midway Plaza at Suryapet is a must. It was first established in 2009 with the aim of providing hygienic restrooms on NH-65. Why Suryapet? Raj Yarlagadda, chairman of People’s Combine, which […]

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An ode to Avakaya: how raw mangoes turn into a rich pickle in a Telugu household

An ode to Avakaya: how raw mangoes turn into a rich pickle in a Telugu household

To call Avakaya a mere pickle is doing injustice. It is the mythical Amrutham or elixir of my life. On days when I’m down and out, avakaya mixed with hot rice brings me back to life. Avakaya is a pickle—mostly from the Telugu-speaking states—made with raw mango, mustard powder, chili, salt, and oil. The vinegar […]

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Dine like a king at Chennai’s newest Telugu restaurant Vivaha Bhojanambu

Dine like a king at Chennai’s newest Telugu restaurant Vivaha Bhojanambu

Rayala Vari Bhojanam at Vivaha Bhojanambu | Photo Credit: Johan Satyadas You know you have entered Vivaha Bhojanambu when you walk past a life-like statue of mythical character Gatotkacha and breathe in the faint scent of camphor, with undertones of chilli and garlic. This restaurant chain serving Telugu cuisine from the regions of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and […]

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