New
Yorkers recently confessed that brunches were one of the primary reasons they
were robbed off their salaries every month. But admit it—anyone who has been to
a brunch yearns to go back the next Sunday.
Albeit
a luxury which couples, parents or families indulge in, the trend of a relaxed
brunch is not far-fetched by the younger generation, which deserves this
gastro-pampering every now and then.
I
have a soft spot for Westin, Mumbai and Delhi, but I detest the idea of
travelling, only in Mumbai. Fellow Mumbaikars, I know you agree with me. But if
your father decides to drive you all the way to Goregaon, for a culinary
extravaganza at Seasonal Tastes, Westin Mumbai,
then things are different.
The view- Offering a beautiful view of the Sanjay Gandhi National
park and the Western Express Highway, Westin is one of the select places in
Mumbai which lets you dine with a view. Plus the location on the 18th
floor makes for a brightly-lit brunch. Make sure you book a window table.
The
food- A spread larger than many wedding buffets, the cuisines ranged from
simple Indian with varities like chaat, pindi chhole, dahi bhalla to the more
elaborate tepinyaki and tempura stations. The mezze counters, cheese selections
and Oriental stations were where I spent most of my time, while my father was
happy at their Indian outpost, Kangan, which opens during the day, especially
for the Sunday brunch.
The
live stations at every cuisine cater to the bespoke choices of their discerning
clientele, be it getting the al dante as per your preference or adding the
extra dash of hari chutney to the humble sev puri.
I
was equally bowled over by their dahi poori, as much as I loved their
made-to-taste Oriental soup and the pasta topped with sauces and toppings of my
choice.
The
drinks- Select liqueur, ranging from some delectable house wines to
international varieties and the choicest of spirits and malts, accompany the
food, international cheeses or breads, as you prefer. I had my hands full with
this lovely cheese platter and a finely paired Grover Zampa red wine while my
father sipped his beer and binged on some kebabs.
The
desserts- Do save room for desserts as there is an assorted counter dedicated
strictly to some wonderful saccharine choices, right from eggless to gluten
free and sugar free varieties. A dish receommended by our server, which
especially stood out was the malpua with rabdi while I particularly loved their
tiramisu and chocolate truffle.
Why Westin Mumbai Sunday Brunch- The best part about the brunch is that the food is varied, yet restricts to simple varieties which every cuisine is known for. You can possibly not have a North Indian counter without having the humble black dal, here, known as Dal Kangan, which is the USP of their Indian restaurant. You hear Mexican and you think tacos, or dahi bhalla the minute someone says Delhi. The cuisines are varied to entice you, but the dishes are restricted to not confuse you, something which no one needs to wrap up their week. Also, they have a large kid’s area, with games and toys to keep the little ones entertained.
For townies here’s a word of motivation—Instead of going out
of Bombay for a day-long picnic, why not take a 45 minute drive to Goregaon?
You will get some delicious food and wine, with excellent hospitality, 4 hours
of pampering with a stunning view of the Western ghats. Sounds like a picnic to
me!
Where- Seasonal Tastes, The Westin Mumbai Garden City,
Goregaon
Cost- Rs 2400 plus
taxes with alcohol and Rs. 2000 plus taxes without alcohol
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