food communities

From Plates to Pals: The Koramangala Lunch Group’s 7-year weekly ritual

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From Plates to Pals: The Koramangala Lunch Group’s 7-year weekly ritual

At precisely 1 o’clock on any given Wednesday, Nimish Gupta, 49, a techie, can be found at a restaurant, joined by his longstanding lunch companions — the Koramangala Lunch Group. While their name suggests Koramangala as their meeting place, the group has shifted to an Andhra restaurant in HSR Layout due to some members’ relocation. … Read more

Three Indian virtual food communities launched during the pandemic

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Three Indian virtual food communities launched during the pandemic

Simple Recipes for Complicated Times Founded by Peter Griffin Where: Facebook When: March 2020 As early restrictions of the pandemic were being put in place in 2020, writer and journalist Peter Griffin says many people like him “who had never had to cook, were suddenly having to fend for themselves”. When he found himself asking … Read more