India, June 11 -- Where does Karnataka's new chief minister DK. Shivakumar like to eat? The question struck me particularly because he is vegetarian, like me, and food choices do play some role in his public persona. The people are aware that Shivakumar entertains at his home, is a strict vegetarian and has a fondness for idli.

He has also been known to visit modest restaurants across the city, including Indies365, which put him on their Instagram page. Keeping all of this in mind, here is a vegetarian's tour of Bengaluru for the new chief minister's consideration.

Walk down the road from Basavanagudi's Netakalappa Circle toward the iconic Hotel Dwaraka and you will chart an edible map of Karnataka. The outsider's view of Bengaluru as I...