
GrubPassport Daily | Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Where food, travel & sports collide every day.
Global Greeting of the Day: Namaste 
Today, we welcome you with warmth from India. Namaste is more than a greetingโit’s a recognition of shared humanity. And thatโs what GrubPassport is all about: celebrating connection through flavor, fandom, and adventure.
Featured Food Festivals
Taco Fest CDMX โ Mexico City, Mexico
The capital of tacos delivers everything from suadero to barbacoa at this street food celebration. Local taqueros compete for best salsa, and the beer pairing tent is always packed.
Insider Tip: Try tacos de canasta (basket tacos)โtheyโre simple, steamy, and full of nostalgia.
Spice & Curry Carnival โ Chennai, India
From Kerala-style fish curry to Hyderabadi biryani, regional cuisine shines at this flavorful fest. There are also chai workshops, masala mixing demos, and Bollywood DJ sets at night.
Cultural Bite: Tamil Naduโs cuisine uses coconut and curry leaves to layer its flavorsโkeep an eye (and tongue) out for both.
Global Sporting Events
UEFA Champions League Quarterfinals
Match: FC Barcelona Bayern Munich
3:00 PM EDT
Camp Nou, Barcelona
A rivalry renewed. Lewandowski faces his former team in this high-stakes knockout round.
IPL 2025: Mumbai Indians vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore
10:00 AM EDT / 7:30 PM IST
Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai
Kohli vs. Rohitโtwo Indian legends lead their squads in this iconic IPL clash.
NBA Play-In Tournament Begins Today
Eastern Conference
Atlanta Hawks (8th) at Orlando Magic (7th)
7:30 PM ET
TNT
Winner becomes the Eastโs 7th seed and faces the Boston Celtics.
Western Conference
Memphis Grizzlies (8th) at Golden State Warriors (7th)
10:00 PM ET
TNT
Winner grabs the 7th seed in the West and takes on the Houston Rockets.
Losers play again on April 17 to fight for the final playoff spot.