Traditional bites If what you crave is a traditional Christmas dinner,then you should try Zodiac at the Fortune Select Exotica. With traditional offerings such as roast turkey with cranberry sauce,chicken cafreal,fish rishado and delicious christmas pudding and plum cake on offer,this dinner is sure to satisfy the foodie in you. Also thrown in with the feast is a mug of beer or a glass of wine or mocktail for Rs 1,100 per person inclusive of taxes. Theres no better way to get into the festive spirit. At Fortune Select Exotica,Vashi,Navi Mumbai Beach XMas A Merry Christmas in Mumbai should definitely include a lovely dinner by the sea. The Novotel in Juhu is offering a Christmas treat to all those who are looking forward to just such a day. The feast,put together by Novotels three stellar restaurants Olio,Sampan and The Square includes the inevitable roast turkey and plum cake,along with other favourites such as olive oil poached kingfish with potato pie,red wine braised beef tenderloin with red pepper and rosemary for Rs 1999 per person (all inclusive). At Novotel Mumbai,Juhu Beach,Balraj Sahani Marg Sweet eats Looking for a Christmas meal thats as heavy on the desserts as it is on the main course? Head to the MoMo Cafe at Courtyard by Marriott and go gaga over their festive spread. Delicacies include Christmas roast turkey,herb roasted lemon pepper corn feed chicken,crab hot and sour soup as well as a whole range of pastas,pizzas and risottos. But the real attraction is sure to be the dessert table,loaded down with goodies such as chocolate yule log,New York cheesecake and hazelnut panacotta with berry compote. At Courtyard by Marriott,Mumbai International Airport Take-home Christmas It's still not too late to prepare a delicious Christmas meal at home. Head to HyperCITY in Malad,which has a wide assortment of delicacies,and take your pick to prepare a grand meal. You can select from their range of cheeses such as gouda,brie and cheddar and exotic meats such as turkey mortadella,turkey breast,turkey pastrami,parmesan coated salami and bockwurst sausages,all starting at Rs 800 per kg. The desserts selection includes traditional Dundee cakes,puddings,pies,and a variety of chocolates. At HyperCITY,Malad Festive options For a really special Christmas meal,JW Marriott has organised special Christmas Day meals at its restaurants. At Lotus Cafe,sit down to a table of delicacies such as Traditional roast duck,while at Mezzo Mezzo,the Risotto Ai Funghi Con Fagiolini E Foie Gras is sure to have you salivating. Saffron will be offering Indian options such as achari fish tikka and tandoori Salmon for their festive lunch while at Spices,it will be the unusual festive meal of crystal vegetables dimsums and Fujian rice,which will make you swoon. You can also get hold of ginger bread houses,festive cookies and Turtle brownies from the Bombay Baking Company and pre-order roasts such as traditional roasted christmas turkey,cherry garden roasted christmas turkey,cherry wood roasted Christmas duck,boneless premium honey baked ham,Australian oven-roasted rack of lamb and homemade crab and pumpkin soup. At JW Marriott,Juhu An Italian Christmas If you want an Italian-style Christmas meal,then Da Vinci is the place to be. Gorge on some scrumptious dishes such as skewered prawns with honey paprika glaze,chicken with wine barbeque dressing,home-made pasta with tomato fondue gratinated,pear and arugula salad and porcini and sweet paprika soup (Rs 1,100 per person). To make Christmas even merrier,the restaurant is offering fresh fruit martinis for Rs 200 and a pint of beer for Rs 99. At Da Vinci,Bandra
