Gastronomes and connoisseurs talk to Newsline about the growing appetite for organic, fresh foods and haute cuisine in Pakistan.

It seems that this is the perfect time for something fresh, something green and something chilled.

An organic food café set up by restaurateur Nilofer Saeed should go far.

Already the owner of a culinary school, an award-winning restaurant by the name of Coriander Leaf, and a unique Screening Room, where “food marries film,” Samia Ahad finally launched her first cookbook called Simply Samia.

Located on Khayaban-e-Bukhari, Dhaaba has a touch of antiquity in its décor, while its cosy atmosphere and ambience pay tribute to traditional Sindhi culture.

The Irish may not be as well known as the Swiss and Belgians for their chocolate, but if Butlers Cafe is any indication, this obscurity is unwarranted.

Despite the recession, some restaurants in Karachi have managed to hold on to and gain new fans in the last year. Sadly, some have managed to alienate their customers with bad service and overpriced menus. Newsline takes a look at what some restaurants and takeout joints had to offer their customers in 2009.

Bina Khan shares her household’s favourite desserts, which never fail to impress her guests.

What drew my friends and I to Avari Towers’ Cinnamon Lounge was the no-smoking zone and the 25% discount it offered to female customers on Mondays – because that is Lady Avari Day.

The latest newcomer to the Karachi restaurant scene, The Patio, is host to an original menu and an uplifting ambience.