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Bubbles,a new bar in Panchkula,could do with more fizz
Chandigarh’s got its share of watering holes that are popular for different reasons. If Mountviews Vintage bar is frequented by senior bureaucrats who mull over a single malt,then Big Bens Peddlers in Sector 35 has managed to keep its age profile younger by stirring in fun musical nights. In comparison,both Mohali and Panchkula have offered little choice so far. The last year,however,has been active for them,with the arrival of the microbrewery Hops n Grains in Panchkula. The latest entrant is Bubbles,a hotel-bar housed in the new Hotel KC Royal Park.
The bar menu reads like any other anywhere a mix of international and Indian brands with the usual cocktail line-up. The virgin pina colada we order is spot on and refreshing. The food menu brings in a mix of finger food and executive chef Ajay Mathur has introduced a tapas menu as well that will be included as special every day.
We sample Spinach rolls with salsa dips that are light on the palate and unlike the common oily deep fried ones. The cucumber rolls with tzatziki dip are perfect for a hot summer day. Given how health conscious everyone is these days,we wanted to infuse light and flavoursome recipes, mentions the chef as the bartender pours out some colourful mixes.
Though there are plans to bring in a two-piece band,the music at Bubbles is so far restricted to instrumental numbers,and needs some zing. Also for the place to be bubbling with activity,a few special events needs to be thrown in.
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