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News18
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
New Restaurants and Menus Heating Up Delhi NCR'S Dining Scene
Last Updated: As the city's culinary scene continues to evolve, these new destinations are setting a high bar for creativity, authenticity, and experience. From fine dining opulence to bold cocktails and comforting slices of Italy, Delhi-NCR's culinary landscape is abuzz with fresh openings and inventive menus that promise to elevate every dining experience. Here's a curated look at what's new and noteworthy this season. Tinos Gurgaon: A Slice of Italy A cozy newcomer in Gurugram's Sapphire Mall, Tinos is already making waves with its perfectly blistered Neapolitan pizzas and creamy burrata toppings. The casual-café vibe is ideal for both lazy brunches and hearty dinners, with comforting dishes like aglio olio pasta and fresh Italian coffee rounding out the menu. Tinos is a new favourite for those seeking unfussy yet flavourful Italian fare in a chic, relaxed setting. Odella: A Renaissance of Flavour in Green Park Delhi welcomes Odella, a luxurious fine-dining restaurant in Green Park that redefines gastronomy through the lens of art, history, and innovation. Inspired by the grandeur of the Baroque era and the philosophical brilliance of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, Odella blends opulence with modern finesse. The interiors exude a timeless elegance, transporting diners to an era where beauty and indulgence reigned supreme. The globally inspired menu showcases refined techniques and artistic presentation from smoky Gucchi Galouti and Truffle Parmesan Arancini to indulgent Mansa Ghee Roast and Sambal Seabass. Desserts like Biscoff Tres Leches and Burnt Cheesecake offer a decadent finale. The beverage program is equally exquisite, with signature cocktails like The Venice Sunset and Seville Heat Wave adding drama and depth to the experience. Think golden waffles, crispy churros, and indulgent thick shakes, all served with the same attention to detail as their slow-dripped coffees. This new outlet is designed to provide a welcoming space where coffee lovers can come together and indulge in the finest blends. Cecilia's Pizzeria: Spreading the Warmth of Italian Tradition to Kailash Colony Beloved for its nostalgic charm and handcrafted pizzas, Cecilia's Pizzeria has now opened a new outlet in Kailash Colony. With its roots in heartfelt Italian family recipes and the vision of founder Cecilia; whose kitchen memories with her Nonna shape the brand. This third outlet continues the legacy of comfort and authenticity. Curated by Chef Sabyasachi Gorai, the menu features classic Neapolitan-style pizzas, fresh pastas, and homemade desserts, all served in a homely setting reminiscent of a Nonna's kitchen. Cecilia's is a journey through flavours, memories, and the warmth of home-cooked food. Gurgaon's Sorbo isn't just revamping its cocktail menu, it's turning drinks into an immersive cultural journey. The restaurant, already known for its Moroccan-inspired cuisine, now brings an avant-garde bar experience with a menu steeped in spice, aromatics, and theatrical flair. Curated by brand, the new cocktails like the Casablanca Sunset, Riad Royale, and Med-ina Muse; combine handcrafted syrups, global spices, and visual drama to elevate the drinking ritual. The focus? An immersive narrative in every glass, with guests encouraged to tweak flavours for a truly bespoke experience. Whether you're seeking a regal fine-dining escape, a modern cocktail adventure, a caffeine fix, or a wood-fired pizza straight out of Italy, Delhi-NCR's latest openings have something to suit every palate and mood. As the city's culinary scene continues to evolve, these new destinations are setting a high bar for creativity, authenticity, and experience. First Published: May 20, 2025, 17:40 IST
Miami Herald
09-04-2025
- Science
- Miami Herald
Visitors find large reptiles on Greek island in first-of-their-kind sightings
A group disembarked from a boat and surveyed the uninhabited Greek island in front of them. Most visitors come for the ancient ruins or the goat grazing, but they had another goal in mind: find some reptiles. The team of scientists visited Despotiko island, a tiny island in the Aegean Sea, several times in June 2024 to search for reptiles and amphibians. The 'Aegean Islands are a known hotspot' for these animals so most islands 'have been extensively studied' — but not Despotiko, according to a study published April 3 in the peer-reviewed journal Herpetozoa. 'Records of fauna on Despotiko are relatively limited,' researchers said. Scientists had surveyed the island in the 1970s as part of a regional project but only identified five reptile species. In hopes of finding some more animals, researchers spent several days systematically walking sections of the island and 'flipping rocks,' the study said. They also spoke to archaeologists, the island's most routine visitors, about 'past ad-hoc' animal sightings. Their efforts paid off. The team recorded two first-of-their-kind reptile sightings for Despotiko. The first new record involved Eryx jaculus, or the javelin sand boa, from 2019, the study said. A group of archaeologists reported finding the snake 'curled under a white rock.' A photo shows the patterned snake coiled up on a shovelful of dirt. 'Reptiles in Greece often use archaeological sites (for hibernation) and, when excavations resume in the spring, it is quite common for archaeologists to encounter snakes,' researchers said. Still, 'the javelin sand boa follows a cryptic behavioural pattern and, thus, is rarely observed.' The second new record involved Lacerta citrovittata, a large lizard species referred to as both the Cycladic green lizard and the Tinos green lizard. Researchers found two of these lizards during their surveys and heard of two more sightings from 'within the archaeological site.' A photo shows one of these lizards. Researchers also found geckos, skinks and several other species of snake and lizard, the study said. They also noticed the island's 'enclosed archaeological site had greater reptile diversity and richness than outside the site.' No amphibians were found. 'Our study on Despotiko (reptiles and amphibians), with two new records, comes to improve our knowledge and understanding of the reptilian diversity of the archipelago,' researchers said. Despotiko is off the southeastern coast of mainland Greece and roughly midway between Greece and Turkey. The research team included Jennifer Rose Poole, Joshua Smith, Thomas Hesselberg and Panayiotis Pafilis.
