Reasons to Cheer: Where to eat in Delhi during Navratri

Where : Nom Nom, The Ashok, Chanakyapuri

L’Opera, Delhi-NCR:

The French bakery is going Indian with a range of vegetarian eggless products. The Croissant, the French Heart and the Sweet Bretzel will be eggless during the fasting period. Other eggless creations include the brand new Sacher Torte.

Where: All nine L’Opera Outlets in Delhi-NCR

Olive Bar & Kitchen, Mehrauli:

Delhi’s original Mediterranean restaurant is extending the olive branch to vegetarians. Dishes include Seasonal Mushroom Escabeche with sautéed mushroom in garlic butter and brioche, Rigatoni Arabiatta with sautéed zucchini and spicy salsa pomodoro and Stuffed Artichokes with whipped polenta, confit tomatoes, kale and bell pepper fondue.

Where: Olive at the Qutub, One Style Mile, Mehrauli

EAST

NAVRATRI UTSAV, GUJARAT VIHAR: For more than two decades now, this tiny colony in East Delhi has been hosting dandiya-garba nights annually. An orchestra belts out old Gujarati songs as members of the colony and outsiders do garba, dandiya and heech. The community upholds traditions and refrains from disco dandiya tracks.

On till October 3. Time: 8 pm onwards. Contact: 9810032727

SOUTH

SARDAR PATEL VIDYALYA, Lodhi Estate: In collaboration with the Gujarat Education Society, Sardar Patel Vidyalaya has been organising two dandiya nights at the school for several years. It’s mostly frequented by members of GEC, current batch of students as well as the alumni. Traditional Gujarati songs by a live band, various food options and tons of nostalgia add to the charm of this event.

On till October 7. Time: 7:30 pm-11:30 pm. Contact: 24627344

NORTH

Gujarati School, CIVIL LINES: This is one of the oldest venues for dandiya raas in Delhi. Gujarati folk music, garba and delicacies are reason enough to land up here at night. In north Delhi, also head to Gujarat Apartments in Pitampura and Patel Wadi in Janakpuri.

On till October 3. Time: 9 pm onwards. Contact: 9810031074

GURGAON, KINGDOM OF DREAMS: Get your sticks together for three nights of dandiya raas as upcoming singers Charit Dixit and Priyanka Bhattacharya present Bollywood songs, along with Barkat Band Troupe and Gujarati Garba Dance troupe. Traditional outfits such as chaniya-choli and dandiya sticks will be available on rent at the venue.

On October 1, 2 and 3. Time: 7 pm onwards. Tickets are priced between Rs 199 and Rs 1,499.