Republic Day Buffet at Grand Mercure Bangalore

Grand Mercure Bangalore welcomes everyone to commemorate Republic Day

Bangalore, January 22, 2013: Grand Mercure Bangalore, will come to life with patriotic colours in honour of Republic Day.  By the Blue presents a special buffet menu. The elaborate buffet spread will showcase dishes from different Indian states. Come over to celebrate a very special occasion and the nation's unique diversity with a special gastronomical journey through India. The ambience is themed keeping in mind the day along with suitable music to invoke the spirit of patriotism.

Timing:  For Brunch, 12pm to 3. 30pm

Price: 1099 + taxes (non – alcoholic)

            1349 + taxes (alcoholic)

            1599 + taxes (Sparkling wine)

Venue-By The Blue

Grand Mercure Bangalore, 12^th Main, 3rd Block, Koramangala, Bangalore- 560034 

Contact for reservations: 91-80-4512 1212

Republic Day at Rara Avis, GK 2

Celebrate the patriotism in your heart the French way on this Republic Day at Rara Avis in GK Part II. With special tricolor French dishes on the menu, Rara Avis is all set to color the town with the Republic fervor. Enjoy with dishes like Fish in Armoricane Sauce and Mashed Broccoli, Pumpkin and Ricotta Raviolis, Pissaladière with a base of olive and freshly sliced vegetables made specially for celebrating the Republic Day. 

DATE: Till 28th January 2014

TIME:  Monday Closed for Lunch.

Weekdays 12:30pm - 3:00pm & 7:30pm - 11:00 pm 

Weekends 12:30pm - 3:30pm & 7:30pm - 11:30 pm

VENUE:  Rara Avis, M 27, 2nd Floor, M Block Market, Greater Kailash (GK)2, New Delhi

CONTACT: 011 41085544, +91 9818176449

Tri-Coloured Cupcakes:Republic Day Special

This year, embrace Republic Day in a modern avatar by trying your hand at these colourful cupcakes by Mumbai based gourmet baker, Ayushi Shah

For the cupcakes

Ingredients

250g flour

50g cocoa powder
200g condensed milk
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup soft butter
100ml water

Method
1. Sift dry ingredients together.
2. Combine flour, condensed milk, and water in a bowl and whisk well. 
4. Line 12 mini cupcake tins with cupcake lines and fill until half full. Bake for about 10-12 minutes (or until a tester comes out with moist crumbs stuck to it) in a preheated oven at 180 degrees celcius. 
5. Remove, de-mould, cool.

For the Butter Cream

Ingredients
100g salted yellow butter
200g icing sugar, seived

Green and ornage gel colours

Method

1. Whip butter until pale yellow.
2. Add the icing sugar in three additions and whisk well, untill smooth and you have a pipable consistency.

3. Divide the mixture into 3 bowls. Add green gel colour with a tooth pick in one bowl and orange in another. Mix both well. Make sure you use a little colour, more can be added later.
4. Pipe 4 cupcakes with the green buttercream icing, 4 with the orange and 4 with the white. 
5. Use blue sprinkles and top with the white iced cupcakes. 

The Chatter House, Nehru Place

                     

Of sports, songs and soirees- this one’s for the vibe and energy!

Want to eat- More than eat, it is the drinks which entice you at this gastro pub. All kinds of cocktails and drinks— desi and classy are promised here. Signatures include the Bubble Gum Martini and Amrood Chat

Where to go- The Chatter House, Nehru Place

What to wear- Your favourite Friday night outfits. The ambiance is extremely carefree, vibrant and buzzing, with people enjoying a game on TV with some beer and burgers.

Who to go with- Friends, group of colleagues or your game buddies. Parents and families can give this one a miss

How to get there- The location couldn’t get any simpler. Epicuria is Delhi’s latest food hub, built entirely under Nehru Place metro station. So just hop into the metro, and get down at Nehru Place metro station         

What to order- Drinks of all sorts— from the classy Moet and Chandon to the quirky Blow Pop Martini; whether you are drinking or not, there’s a beverage for you. Iced teas and extremely creative mocktails include Mango Julis and Sunrise Smoothie. The bar gets creative with house special cocktails with verities like Mumbai Maritini, Aam Panna Vodka and Sharabi Nariyal.

What to do around- I think the Chatter House is the place where people come to when they are tired of loitering around. Since more, the merrier is key everywhere, you can hop on some of the bar stools and enjoy a drink, and chat up with similar people sharing the same vibe and energy. Kudos to the DJ, who creates a lively atmosphere with his interesting music mix

Cost for 2- Depending on the drinks you take, the prices vary, but on the basis of food, Rs 1000 for two

What we reviewed- Opening a gastropub in a city where everyone loves their liquor can be quite daunting, but The Chatter House’s excellent ambiance along with some cunning concoctions impresses the city’s party-goers with flair. The light bites are perfect to go with drinks with food varieties ranging from heavy burgers to spicy seekhs. We suggest, choose your drink and then head to the food, as the gastro pub has no dearth of both to keep up with your Friday night party! 

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SEA FOOD MONTH at BELLAGIO RESTAURANTS

“Delhi people crave for good food especially authentic SEA FOOD delicacies. We have received an overwhelming response of our customers and we are trying hard to give Delhites the taste they love and prefer”

says Mr. Sameer Bhalla, Owner, Bellagio Restaurants

Variety of Dishes includes:

Prawn Tai Ji,

Treasure of Three,

Rosy Cloud in the Sky,

Stir Fried Fish,

Steamed Fish in Black Bean Sauce,

Sliced Fish in Sichuan Sauce

Accompanied with Steam Rice

VITAL STATS

Timings

11.30 am to 3.00 pm & 7.00 pm to 12.00 am 16^th January to 31^st January 2014

  

Prices

Rs. 1500 + taxes per head 

Address

RED, Bellagio

13-14 Community Centre, Ashok Vihar, Phase- II, New Delhi-52

 For Reservation call 01147310618/19/20, 9310899666 

Tri Colour Cocktails!

Indian holidays are all about feasting. So why should Republic Day be any different! Check out this quirky, tricoloured cocktail recipe by Fio Cookhouse and Bar, New Delhi

Cocktail 26

House Vodka - 45ml

Malibu - 15ml

Cucumber Juice - 15ml

Coconut Milk - 30ml

Mango Juice - 30ml

Layer a martini glass with a mix of cucumber juice, house vodka and Malibu in a glass. Pour the coconut milk topped off with mango juice.

P.S. Come back for interesting tri-coloured recipes too!

Tricolour desserts at Gelato Vinto

Its the time to pay homage to our country's pride. With a Republic Day ahead, Gelato vinto introduces Tricolor dresserts. ts three different flavours: in orange ,white and green color 

Priced at Rs.64 per scoop The color signifies our Indian flag and 64 price as 64^th year of republic day. 

Available at Gelato Vinto outlets! 

Tri colour pizza at Pizzeria Rossa, HKV

TRICOLOR FIESTA AT PIZZERIA ROSSA 

Pizzeria Rossa, a place known for its best wood fired pizzas is all set to bring out an Indian in you. With the food festival Tricolor fiesta in place, Pizzeria Rossa is all set to offer you delicacies like Tricolor Mushroom Risotto, Tricolor Garlic breads, tricolor bruschettas and tricolor pizzas. . Not only this, also avail 10% discount on Republic Day.

Address & contact number- 26, Ground Floor, Hauz Khas Village New Delhi, Contact Number- 011-40587275

Republic Day buffet at JW Marriott Mumbai

CELEBRATE A SCRUMPTIOUS REPUBLIC DAY WITH 
JW MARRIOTT MUMBAI!
~Lotus Café takes you on a culinary journey this Republic Day ~

 

India offers a range of culinary delights as rich and diverse as its people and history. This Republic Day, JW Marriot Mumbai offers a feast for your palate with an authentic gastronomic odyssey. On 26th January 2014, Lotus Café puts forward an elaborate buffet brunch with the most authentic preparations from across India, bringing the best of the affluent Indian culinary heritage.

Indulge in grand line up of Meen Pollichuttu, Chicken Stew, Urlai Roast and Kalappam from the Southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. Masale dar Batear, Bhuna Hara Saag, Dal Makhani and Baingan Bhartha will be deeply relished by the Punjabi cuisine enthusiasts. Prawn Rechaud and Karwari Prawnsfrom Goa and Haleem Aur Dhaniya Ka Kulccha and Subz Ki Shammifrom Hyderabad will entice the food lovers. Traditional Rajasthani delicacies like Dahi Kachori and Boti Aur Chilla will pamper your taste buds. 

Scrumptious delicacies like Galouti Kabab, Dum Gosht Biryani, Ulte Tawe ke Paranthe, Mawe Aur Subz Ki Tikki and Malai Tikka from Awadh will add a royal flavor the entire experience. Delicacies from Bengal like Kosha Mangsho, Machher Jhol, Cholar Dal and Chingri Malai will tempt the foodie in you. Maharashtra will come alive with dishes like Kheema Pav, Pav Bhaji, Amti Masala Bhat and Vatana Ussal. A unique bar with beverages from various parts of the country will serve as the best accompaniment with these appetizing preparations. 

To end this journey on a sweet note, one can indulge in an assortment of mixed desserts like Phirni, Puran Poli, Jalebi with Rabadi, Bibinca and warm Rassagulla.

Experience the diversity of food in India, this Republic Day at JW Marriott Mumbai!

Pricing: 
Non alcoholic – 2300++
Alcoholic – 3300++
Kids Buffet – 1450++ 

For more information please call 6693 3610.

Visit www.jwmarriottmumbai.comfor further information. 

Healthy, innovative and easy to prepare salads

There's more to salads than just tossing together some fruits and veggies with salad seasoning. A range of never-heard before ingredients, including super foods have made way into salad recipes to add a dash of nutrition to this health-conscious preparation. Listed are two simple salad recipes by PVR Mistral, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi

Vegetarian Quinoa Salad

Ingredients

·         Blanched quinao seeds 120 gms

·         Brunoise Green beans 40 gms

·         Brunoise  bellpeppers 40 gms

·         Toasted pine nuts 10 gms

·         Brunoise red Onion 20 gms

·         Sumac powder 1 Tea spoon

·         Zatar powder 1 Tea spoon

·         Chopped garlic 2 pinch

·         Chopped parsley  ½ Tea spoon

·         Lime juice  ½  Tea spoon

·         Extra virgin olive oil 2 Tea spoon

·         Salt & pepper to taste

Method

·         In a saucepan bring water to a boil. Add quinoa and a pinch of salt. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 14 minutes. Allow cooling to room temperature; fluff with a fork.

·         Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine olive oil, sea salt, sumac powder, zatar powder, chopped garlic, lemon juice, brunoise green bean, bell pepper, red onion, and chopped parsley. Stir in cooled quinoa.

·         Add salt & pepper to taste.

·         Garnish with toasted pine nuts. 

Grilled Chicken Salad

Ingredients

·         Chicken thigh bone less 160 gms (without skin)

·         Char grilled zucchini 50 gms

·         Char grilled asparagus 50 gms

·         Red pepper 40 gms

·         Grilled onion ring 20 gms

·         Cherry tomato 4-5 no

·         Snow peas 3-4 no

·         French beans 3-4 no

·         Mix lettuce  40 gms

·         Sisame oil  ¼ Tea spoon

·         Orange juice reduction 8ml

·         Sisame seeds  ½  Tea spoon

·         Extra virgin olive oil 2 Tea spoon

Salt & pepper to taste  

Method

·         Preheat the grill for high heat.

·         Lightly oil the grill grate. Place chicken on the grill, and cook 6 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Remove from heat and slice.

·         In a large bowl, add mix lettuce, cherry tomato, French beans, snow peas, grilled asparagus, zucchini and bell peppers.

·         Then tossed with sesame orange dressing (sesame oil, orange reduction, toasted sesame seeds, extra virgin olive oil, salt & pepper)

·         Top with the shredded grilled   chicken, grilled onion rings and tossed sesame seeds.

Chocolicious – The Chocolate Donut Festival at Mad Over Donuts!

Chocoholics, beware!! Chocolicious – The Chocolate Donut Festival at Mad Over Donuts is here.

Just when you thought the holiday season is over and everything’s back to routine, Mad Over Donuts springs up a delightful surprise! Look no further and head straight to a Mad Over Donuts near you to soak yourself in sinful Chocolicious indulgence. 

Feed your chocolate obsession with all new Chocolicious donuts in 5 extravagant chocolate flavours:

Krunch Kraze (infused with KitKat): Dipped in dark chocolate. Filled with crunchy KitKat and dark chocolate ganache. Topped with a drizzle of white chocolate. 

• Star Struck (infused with 5 Star): Dipped in milk chocolate. Filled with 5 star chocolate ganache. Topped with chocolate crispies.

• Strawberry Avalanche: Dipped in dark chocolate. Topped with strawberry yoghurt chocolate and strawberry fruit filling.

• Orange Obsession: Dipped in white chocolate. Filled with orange chocolate ganache. Topped with a drizzle of dark and orange chocolate.

• Chocolate Decadence: Filled with dark chocolate ganache with a dark chocolate glaze – its pure decadence in a donut.

All you chocolate lovers put “have Chocolicious donuts” on the top of your list of things to do today! That way, at least you’ll get one thing done.

Chocoholics, you're welcome…
Price: ` 55/ donut

Available across all Mad Over Donuts stores except airport kiosks. For a limited time only. 

Website: www.madoverdonuts.com

Diva Kitsch, Defence Colony

When the flying Diva heads east

Want to eat- A Ritu Dalmia preparation. She is one India's most celebrated chefs and this is her flagship Asian gourmet restaurant

Where to go- Diva Kitsch, Defence Colony 

What to wear-  Many a South Delhi socialite throng the restaurant, so you must want to dress your best!

Whom to go with- Family or spouse, since the place is a refined, uppity restaurant

How to get there- Take the metro to Lajpat Nagar and walk ahead a little. It is right next to the Defence Colony flyover

What to order-  Many many dishes have been named after renowned food critics or chefs of he country. The menu is 50% vegetarian and features all freshly prepared Asian delicacies with a Ritu Dalmia twist. Do try the Bomra's Tomato Salad, Roti Bawang and the Jaggery creme brulee. 

What to do around-, Since the kitschy elements of the restaurant come from the downstairs store, Kitsch by Priya and Charu Sachdeva, you can probably pick up an artifact or two before your table is ready

What's for dessert?- The Jaggery creme brulee. No questions asked

Cost for 2- 3000 (excluding alcohol and taxes)

What we reviewed - Probably when queen of Italian khana opens a restaurant, connoisseurs must be the first to line up to try her venture into the Asian kitchen. Diva kitsch combines ingredients from the entire continent and more so from lesser knows cuisine like Myanmar, Vietnam and Malaysia, and wonderfully presents them in a single platter. Almost all dishes suit the palate as the food is no different from our cuisine, or to put it lightly, is like dining with your own neighbours. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and you can see the chef's dexterity with the dishes and the use of freshly imported ingredients. Since the liquor licence isn't in yet, guests might have to wait a little before bringing their party to this Asian eatery!

Flip Bistro, SDA Market

You can skip this flip for good

Want to eat- Pizzas, pastas, sandwiches, etc etc. They thrive on their wood-fired thin crust pizzas, which has never been brought into the limelight

Where to go-  Flip Bistro; any of its various outlets across Delhi and Gurgaon

What to wear- Casuals since the ambiance is of a laid back and relaxed cafe

Whom to go with- Anybody, the place doesn't serve alcohol making it ideal for a family dinner or a sober evening with friends


What to order- The food is strictly okay and extravagantly over-priced. There are various better options in South Delhi which serve better pizzas, pastas and salads at a more affordable price. 

What's for dessert?- They have good pancakes and a decent red velvet cake, which you can order. But it is hard to wrong with a red velvet classic, right?

Cost for 2- 2000 (excluding taxes)

What we reviewed - I haven't come across many restaurants in Delhi which serve you water in plastic cups while the keeping their prices are sky high. There is nothing extraordinarily special about the preparations which you will not find in any other restaurant of Delhi. The place has no USP apart from the lousy service and uninformed staff. The staff forgot to bring us water, even forgot to take our order and even took 10 minutes to bring the bill. Perhaps they want to establish the restaurant as a cafe where youngsters can come, sit, talk and leave without ordering anything. If that's their motto, then kudos to that! 

Om Sweets Ghaziabad

Because Delhi can do a Mumbaiyya pav bhaji, and how!

Want to eat- Chaat, pav bhaaji, samosas, all things which make your tummy go mmmmmmm

Where to go-  Om Sweets, Raj Nagar, Ghaziabad

What to wear- It's your typical next door chaat corner, and the crowd it draws comprises people you have grown up with, so wear whatever you are comfortable in

Whom to go with- Friends, family and especially out-station relatives

How to get there- OK, this is tricky. Ghaziabad is not well connected by metro so you will have to get down at Vaishali and look for an auto/bus which drops you there. The best way to go would be in your own vehicle

What to order- The golgappas and pav bhaji. The chaat is typical of the one served in UP, the state which rules the roost in chaat specialities AND the pav bhaji. Never before have I eaten a better pav bhaji than this in Delhi

What's for dessert?- You can opt for sweets on the counter or piping hot jalebis and imartis. On a cold winter evening, we preferred the latter, ofcourse. 

Cost for 2- Rs 200

What we reviewed- Seriously, one of the best chaats I have had in a filled-with-chaat-stalls city of Delhi, the place is the neighborhood's pride with its dirt cheap rates and lip smacking food. For a taste of the street food which throngs UP, this is the best place to head to