joanna lobo

Markets are a unique way to explore culinary offerings—accessible and intriguing teachers of local produce, food and eating habits

A new generation of farmers and feni makers, who also hold day jobs, are carrying on the legacy of distilling Goa’s unique spirit

Explaining the Goan spirit that has a GI tag

The cricketer and his actor wife are fans of a (mostly) vegan restaurant run by a former Olive chef.

How to make the most of Goa's waters

Where to sample mando in Panjim, to find the best Goan Saraswat food, and bookstores and heritage trails to explore.

Swapping my middle-class guilt for a life of travel

In the Jewellery Quarter, you will find stories of industry and trade, and of women fighting to change history

It’s easy being a foodie in everyone’s favorite Indian pandemic destination.

From the decor to the food, The Orchard Manor reflects its owner's taste

As Goa stakes claim to being India’s culinary capital, the state’s local cuisine seems to have disappeared under a deluge of global and pan-Indian fare

Away from the glitz and glamour of restaurants, there are memorable and delicious dining experiences in Goa

Roast beef and its role as a salve to homesickness for a Bomoicar .

Tavernas were once a pillar of Goan social life. Today, a new generation of Goans stand against the tide of their dwindling numbers, giving them hip makeovers while highlighting the sense of character that made them special in the first place

To explore the state's cuisine, ask for different meat options and your plate will never go empty