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The sixth edition of IPL is bringing along a variety of options to eat out while enjoying the matches.
Among the many things that the Indian Premier League (IPL) brings along is the vast array of food to get passed around as strangers strike notes of camaraderie while discussing batting techniques and exchanging notes on the best team. And restaurants in the city are all geared up with giant plasma screens and season-specific dishes such as Captains chicken platter and cocktails such as Super over to keep up the spirits.
Courtyard by Marriott Pune City Centre is showing the game at its Eviva Sky Lounge and Banayan Tree Lounge and serving cocktails such as Power play,EPl special,Free hit,Super over,Toss and time out. Banyan Tree Lounge is also offering a 50 per cent discount on select beverages during happy hours.
Cafe Mocha features combos such as Mezze Platter with two glasses of Sangria and Arab Platter with two beers while 121 Kitchen BarBQ will have an elaborate spread combined with discounts on Sunday buffets.
At Hard Rock Cafe in Koregaon Park,theres a lot more than a big screen and good food. Tattoo artists and live DJ compliment the experience. Patrons can also win special prizes by participating in various contests between breaks and matches. We have also created a special menu for appetisers and drinks that compliment the mood, says Swarnendu Roy,general manager,Hard Rock Cafe Pune.
Devesh Rawat,director of food and beverage,Mix@36 at Westin,says they are offering special cocktail hours where patrons can have customised beverages. Since the IPL is always considered larger than life,watching the matches on big screens makes it all the more fun, he says.
