Dining
Dan Ran
Dan Ran, The best Japanese food this side of Bagmati. Try one of the bento boxes with a fresh lemonade. Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur (01)5521027Fire & Ice Pizzeria, For the best Italian pizzas in town. Thamel, (01)4250210
The Vesper House, Stop by for the best in Italian and all local favourites, in their breezy outdoors seating. Also a great venue for wine connoisseurs. Jhamsikhel, Lalitpur, (01) 5548179, www.vespercafe.com
Dhokaima Café, Beat the cold with indigenous cocktails at the Rukhmuni Bar. Patan Dhoka, (01)5522113, dhokaimacafe@yahoo.com
Wine at Hyatt, Experience the taste of Torres wines recommended by Josep Plana Monsterrat paired with an evening of delectable food. 3 December, 6.30 to 11 pm, Hyatt Regency, Boudha, Rs 3999 per person
Wunjala Moskva, Treat your palette to Newari and Russian dishes in the lush garden with ancient trees and trickling streams. Naxal, (01) 4415236
Barista Lavazza, The Valley’s best European-inspired coffee culture café serves excellent mochas and lattes. Don’t forget to try their grilled chicken sandwich. Jawalakhel, (01) 5548597, barista.nepal@gmail.com