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Find out which Indian wine is popular among wine aficionados at the Indian Wine Consumer Awards in Mumbai; eat healthy this weekend with crunchy salads and, oh well, if you are in Bangalore, don’t miss an interesting burger fest.
A night for wine lovers
Earlier this year, over 100 wines were rated at the fourth edition of the Indian Wine Consumer Awards. This weekend, the best of these wines can be sampled along with fine chocolates, cheese and appetisers at Le Pain Quotidien, in Colaba. The wines that were rated highly by over 100 wine aficionados include the Myra Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Charosa Pleasures Cabernet Shiraz NV Oakwood Reisha Grand Cru Reserve 2013, York Shiraz 2013 and, among others, the Reveilo Chardonnay Reserve 2015.
Where: Le Pain Quotidien, Colaba
When: June 4
Price: Rs 1800 (all inclusive per person). Part of the proceeds collected through ticket sales will be donated to ATMA.
To book: Visit http://www.bookmyshow.com, or contact All Things Nice at info@allthingsnice.in or 9820698883
Shrikand popsicles at The Bombay Canteen
The collab between artisanal ice-creamery Sucres Des Terres and The Bombay Canteen has produced many a sweet-ish delight — the Coffee Rasgulla and the Coffee Tan-Ta-Tan come to mind. Now, TBC is serving two new SDT creations: fruit-flavoured shrikand popsicles — fig and mango — and Roasted Cashew Nut and Rose Pistachio. The frozen incredi-edibles will be available through June.
Where: The Bombay Canteen, Kamala Mills, S.B. Road, Lower Parel
When: Until end of June
Contact: 022- 4966 6666
Say Cheese at Trattoria
June 4 is supposed to be Cheese Day globally, and Trattoria at the Taj President is lining up a cheesy spread. Cheese lovers can look forward to baked spinach and cheese dumplings; Insalata Caesar salad, smoked salmon parmesan and parmesan risotto.
Where: Vivanta by Taj President, 90, GD Somani Rd, Cuffe Parade
Contact: 022-6665 0808
Kababs from Hyderabad at Amaya Indian Grill & Kitchen
Amaya Indian Grill & Kitchen has just introduced a limited time menu that features Nizami classics from Hyderabad. Patrons can look forward to Korma Murg Tikka, Machli Pasandey (kingfish marinated in rich saffron cream), and, for vegetarians, there are tandoori aloos and the Nizami Paneer.
Where: Ground Floor, Phoenix Market City, L.B.S. Marg, Kurla West
When: Until June 20
Price: Rs 295 onwards
Contact: 022- 6050 8084
New Delhi
Spice the evening up at House of Ming
If summer doesn’t stop you from going all out on spice, pop over to the House of Ming. They’ve got a promotional menu that focuses on spices and chillies in Chinese cuisine. So, there’s Sichuan peppercorns, Bird’s eye chilli, Sichuan Chilli oil and sauces such as Doubanjian, Numbing and Douchi that go into dishes such as such as Dragon chicken, Crispy fried tofu, Sweet chilli pork dumplings, and steamed snapper.
Where: No 1, Taj Mahal Hotel, Mansingh Road
Price: A la carte
Contact: 011-2302 6162
Eat like the Spanish do at Rick’s
Rick’s, at the Taj Mahal Hotel, has just curated a range of Spanish delicacies that go great with sangria. The menu offers tapas as well as larger plates, and features, among others, deep fried calamari, mushroom croquettes, crumbed eggplant and zucchini and meatballs.
Where: Rick’s, The Taj Mahal Hotel, New Delhi, Number One, Mansingh Road
When: Until June 10
Price: A la carte
Contact: 011-2302 6162
Salads at Smoke House Deli
Smoke House Deli wants to remind you that summer- salads, and that they’ve got over 15 interesting options. The Arugula, smoked beetroot and tangerine salad will find favour with peeps looking for a refreshing citrusy kick. For chicken lovers, there is the full-of-fibre-and-protein Coronation Chicken Salad, and then there’s the best selling Bean Sprouts and Crispy Quinoa with Brown Rice Flakes salad. SHD also has a range of vegan and gluten-free salads. So, now you know what you ought to order if you are there this weekend, and feel like eating light.
Where: DLF Place, Saket; DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj, Khan Market, Hauz Khas Village
Price: Rs 1500 plus taxes, meal for two
Contact: DLF Place, Saket (7838520899), DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj (8826131170), Khan Market (43562820), Hauz Khas Village (7838659992)
Dragon Boat Festival at the Taj Vivanta
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of China’s traditional festivals. Also known as Duanwu Festival, it celebrates the life of Qu Yuan, a Chinese scholar and patriotic poet, also known as China’s first poet. Memories of China, the Chinese restaurant at the Taj Vivanta, is celebrating the festival with a menu designed by executive Chef Ramasamy Selvaraju along with Chef Lai Hin Tong William. Feast on traditional festive Chinese dishes like the Zongzi Dumplings (sticky rice dumplings filled with different filings like bean sweetened paste, dates, pork, vegetables, egg yolk and long beans, and wrapped in bamboo, reed, or other large flat leaves); Fried Lotus Root, Sautéed Lobster with Egg White (lobster with a creamy egg white base); Dice Tenderloin with Yakuniku Sauce and a Twist of Mint; Braised Eggplant with Szechuan Chilli Sauce in Clay Pot, and Roast Peking Duck. There’s enough to satisfy any sweet cravings as well with desserts like Alphonso Tiramisu, Coffee Bean Chocolate Coins and Date Pancake with Ice Cream.
Where: Memories of China, Taj Vivanta, MG Road
When: Until June 14, Lunch and Dinner
Price: Rs 2000/head (excluding taxes)
Contact: 080-66604444 for reservations
Burgers galore at The Oberoi
What’s not to love about a hearty burger? And when burgers get a gourmet makeover with innovative ingredients, the love goes up several notches. The Polo Club at The Oberoi presents a fascinating set of gourmet burgers in its Buns and Blends promotion. Meat lovers can indulge in combinations like Jerk-spiced chicken burger with gherkins and jalapeno tartar, Butter poached lobster burger with crisp pancetta, truffle mayonnaise, green apple slaw, Tenderloin cheese burger with balsamic glazed onion, bacon, pickle and fried egg and Raan burger slow cooked baby leg of lamb and kachumber. Vegetarians, there’s a lot more than a burger with a potato patty coming your way with options like Rajmah tikki burger with malai paneer, pomegranate mayonnaise, pickled ginger and mint chutney and Mixed vegetable burger with panko crusted patty and emmental. And did we mention that along with the burgers, you can also enjoy seasonal Margarita blends like Pomegranate and basil, Frozen Alphonso, Raspberry and chilli, Watermelon and mint, Raw mango margarita and Hibiscus and Pear? Sounds like a match made in heaven.
Where: The Polo Club, The Oberoi, MG Road
When: June 3 to June 24
Price: Burgers: Rs 775 onwards (excluding taxes), Margaritas: Rs 850 onwards (excluding taxes)
Contact: 080-2558 5858 for reservations
World on a Plate Food Festival
The city will play host to the country’s first International Food Festival, World On a Plate (WOAP), that will also feature the popular Masterchef Australia judges George Calombaris, Gary Mehigan and Matt Preston. There will be pop-ups featuring some of the city’s most well-known restaurants, that will be visited by the judges who will taste some of signature dishes and pick the best restaurant of the evening. The participating restaurants include Alba, Cafe Noir, Ottimo, SodaBottleOpenerWala, Vembanad and Dum Pukht, among others. There will also be special masterclasses conducted by the judges, interactions with the audience and you can even share a brunch with them. All for a price, of course.
Where: The JW Marriott and UB City
When: June 4 to June 5
Price: Tickets start at Rs 500 for a one-day entry and go upto Rs 7500 for the masterclass
Tickets: Available at in.explara.com and in.bookmyshow.com
Gourmet Week at Fresh Menu
As part of its association with the World On A Plate, Fresh Menu will be celebrating Gourmet Week over the next few days with tips and DIY recipes to make gourmet food. Signature limited edition dishes including Braised Duck in Red Curry and Orange and Rosemary Glazed Salmon will return to the menu, which will also feature new desserts like Chocolate Rum Tart, Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Tart, Lamington and Anzac Cookies.
Where: http://www.freshmenu.com
Kashmiri pop-up at Punjab Grill
When you think of Kashmiri cuisine, probably the first thing that comes to mind is the wazwan, easily one of the most celebrated components of Kashmiri culture. It refers to the traditional multi-course meal prepared on special occasions. Meat-heavy, most of the dishes are curd-based and use liberal amounts of ghee. And you can enjoy a traditional wazwan here in Bengaluru at a pop-up at the Punjab Grill. Chef Bashir Ahmad Choncha, from Kashmir, will be preparing the wazwan using ingredients that have been sourced from Kashmir. Build up an appetite to sample dishes like Yakhni Pulao, Kashmiri Dum Alu, Aab Gosht, Rista, Goshtaba, Haak, and the chef’s signature Tabak Maaz.
Where: Punjab Grill, 1 SJR Primus, 7th Block, Opp Forum Mall, Koramangala
When: June 2 to June 5
Price: Rs 1200 per person
Call: 080-40902161
