Journalism of Courage
Sunday Fiesta
Paprika Hot Rocks,on Dhole Patil road,wants to make sure that Sundays are exactly what they are supoosed to be – laidback,relaxed and full of good food and laughter. The ‘Lavish Sunday Brunch’ at the eatery will ensure just this,egging one’s relaxation with delicious food,innovative cocktails,mocktails,as well as some great music. The fiesta begins at noon and goes on till 4:00pm.
Brunch Bright
Italian food can offer ample succor during summers. Little Italy has rolledup this culinary goodness to present a Sunday Brunch that is as full of fresh salads as it is with the staple pizzas and pastas. Ten variations of salads featuring wholesome sprouts,crispy lettuce,and more exotic vegetables will make fro the best starts to the meal,followed by live counters for Italian and Lebanese food. Of course,all of it can be washed down with some fine wine and other bevearges. Head to the Model Colony outlet between noon and 3pm.
Romano Raving
Italian music,cuisine and energy have come together in perfect harmony at Prego at The Westin Hotel. A bandana-donning Chef Valerio has been dishing out traditional recipes from the most popular Italian cities and towns at the Weekend Carnival being held here. If last weekend was all about the culinary simplicity of Rome,this time it will be robust Sicilian flavours on offer. The final two weekends will bring forth delicacies from Venice and Milan.
Plantain Party
Kalinga multi-cuisine restaurant and bar,in Deccan Gymkhana,is currently hosting a delightful month-long Kerala Food Festival which will run till April 29. The eatery will focus on Malayali dishes that have evolved from myriad inspirations. So here one can expect to savour little-known dishes whipped up by chefs especially brought in from the southern state. Kootu curry,Avial,Puzukku,Ellesherry,Vendakka Masala,Kerala paratha,Appam,Neer Dosa,Idiyappam,Fish Moli,Crab Masala,Prawns Curry,Mullakittad,Pachadi,Thoran,and more will be on offer. Aiding the process will be a typically Keralite ambience,and servers dressed in traditional attire.
Local Flavours
Maharashtrian cuisine is as egalitarian a mix as are the people in the state. The spices,preparation,accompaniments and recipes undergo wide-ranging changes as one moves east to west. So a Maharashtrian Food Festival is a tricky platter to lay out. But MoMo Cafe at Courtyard by Marriott Pune Hinjewadi has staken up the challenge and brought out Malvani Mutton,Pandhara Rassa,Tambada Rassa,Kolambi Kadhi,Puran Poli,Aamrakand,Jhunka Bhakri,Masala Bhat,and more such delicacies with gusto. Today is the last day of the fest,and it will be open from 12:30pm to 3:00pm.
