EDITORIAL

THE MAN-GOA RIDE!

Do you love mangoes? I mean is that even a question, how can you not love mangos. Still, if you belong to that strange species of people who don ’t like mangos, dude, I feel sorry for you, you don ’t know what you are missing in life. Mangos aren ’t called the king of all fruits for no reason. Well for all you mango lovers, read along. The season of mangos is here and we being a food magazine, how can we not talk about it. So, if you find bits and pieces of mangoes spread all over the magazine, just know that the mango mania is here to stay. Our cover story on the Man-Goa connection will take you through a bond that Goa shares exclusively with mangoes and you won ’t find it elsewhere. Our incredible kitchen section focuses especially on some drool-worthy mango recipes that you cannot get enough of. And did you always think of mango as the sweetest fruit and thus high on sugar & calories? But did you know of the various health benefits that mangos have to offer? Don ’t forget to check out our food and health section to discover more about the goodness of mangos. Let’ s find out which places are buzzing with a mango special menu and items in our Industry buzz section. Apart from the soulful connection with mangos, there are some soulful places and people to discover too. Our Vocal for Goacal feature this time takes you on a journey of a pilot who has been driving for 50 years, can you even imagine what Goa was like 50 years ago, and this man at the age of 72 still rides his bike like a star. In our Travel Tales, let me show you a hidden gem in Porvorim that has been my evening walk route for years now and I have captured some of the most tranquil moments and mesmerizing sunsets at this point. Our reviews are bound to tingle your taste buds with some amazing eats across pockets. From a well-established name that has been standing tall for years to a food truck that satiates your hunger pangs without burning a hole in your pocket. Plan your vacations with our choice of stay places whether you are on a budget or wanna splurge on some luxury. This issue of the magazine is nothing less than a roller coaster ride and I promise you lots of fun, information and more.

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A mango filled love!

ADITI MALHOTRA MANAGING EDITOR