Lohri and Pongal Feast | Top Places to visit to tantalize your taste buds | The Style. World Guide

Lohri and Pongal Feast | Top Places to visit to tantalize your taste buds | The Style. World Guide

Throughout India, January explodes in a vivid tapestry of winter harvest festivals, with Lohri in the north and Pongal in the south coloring the landscape with joyful celebrations. Lohri, the vibrant  Punjabi harvest festival, is more than just bonfires and dhol sounds, and the Pongal harvest festival in South India is more than just a lively celebration of gratitude and prosperity; it culminates in a soul-warming feast. Imagine a table filled with delights, each bite burst with the rich flavors of the season. Here’s a list of places you must visit to celebrate the festival :- 1.Farzi’s Feast of Festivities: Farzi, Goregaon’s famed high-value bar, is launching an exclusive menu full of inventive Punjabi feasts to kick off your Lohri celebrations. Dive into unusual beverages like Saffron Pistachio Lassi Pedhe de Naal, relish starters like Tandoori Chooza with BBQ Dip or Smokey Punjabi Chole Samosa, then go on a main course symphony with Sarso ka Saag Makki ki Roti and Chicken Makhan Wala. From refreshing soups to rich desserts like Kesar da Phirni, Farzi’s Lohri menu, which is available from January 13th to February 12th, promises a vivid culinary adventure and an amazing Lohri celebration. 2.Lohri and Pongal brunch at Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel: Experience a colorful Winter Harvest adventure at Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel Gateway. Enjoy Pongal brunch favorites such as Kadala Parippu Sundal, Pongal and Gotsu Station, Sabudana Payasam, Sakkarai Pongal, Holiga, and much more at Feast. Enjoy an evening Lohri feast with Sarson ka saag, Makai di roti, Masaledar chole/bhature, Gur ki roti, and a variety of desserts including Murmura ladoo and Chiraunji makhane ki kheer. From creamy payasam to fragrant chikki, we celebrate tradition with elegance; reserve your table today and make this season special! Prices begin at INR 2,700. 13th January – Lohri Dinner; 14th January – Pongal Brunch. 3.The Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel This festival go on a culinary journey  as The Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel cordially invites visitors to participate in a joyful and exquisite Pongal Brunch happening on 14th & 15th of January at Lush, its all-day dining restaurant. Discover a gastronomic haven designed for discerning millennials and families of all ages. Immerse yourself in an appealing ambiance woven with the rich cultural tapestry of Pongal, guaranteeing that every guest finds a home away from home and seizes the opportunity to participate in festivals and enjoy the exquisite delicacies of Pongal. This Brunch at Lush promises an amazing culinary experience carefully designed by Executive Chef G. SomaSundaram, with traditional delicacies like as Sakkhar Pongal, Kobhari Pala Payasam, Thengai Pongali, and more.   4. Enjoy the bounties of our land at Hotel Royal Orchid this Sankranti Celebrated across the country, the festival of harvest is a jubilant occasion for people to get together and revel in the bounties of our land To mark the occasion, Hotel Royal Orchid Bangalore has organised a lunch that showcases dishes from across the southern states featuring favourites such as Sakkarai Pongal, Khara Pongal, Masala dal Vada, Aatukari kulambu, Meen kuzhambu, Thalappakatti Biryani to name just a few of the dishes 5. Embark on Pongal Celebration with Harvest-Themed Brunch at Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal Celebrate the harvest season with an exquisite Pongal Brunch this Sunday at The Hebbal Cafe, the all-day multi-cuisine restaurant at Courtyard by Marriott Bengaluru Hebbal.This special occasion promises a culinary showcase of both traditional and innovative dishes. Executive Chef Rajeev Kumar and his talented team have meticulously crafted a menu that reflects the spirit of Pongal festivities, featuring a delightful array of dishes. From classic Veg Pongal and Sweet Pongal to Tamarind Rice, Povicha Kuzambu, and a variety of mouthwatering desserts like Til Ke Laddo and Til Gud ka Laddu, the brunch is a journey through the rich flavors of the season. Indulge in the aromatic delights of Arachuvitta Sambar, Kadalai Paruppu Payasam, Unniyappam, Peanut Laddo, Whole Wheat Appam, and Pooran Poli. Enhancing the overall experience, The Hebbal Cafe boasts a welcoming ambiance, where patrons can savor their culinary delights amidst the elegant tunes of a live band. To complement the festive mood, special themed mocktails for the day will be available, adding a refreshing touch to the celebration. Gather your friends and family to partake in this culinary extravaganza, where delectable food meets premium hospitality, only at The Hebbal Café So, whether you’re dancing around a Lohri bonfire or praying to the sun at Pongal, let these vibrant food feasts tantalise your taste buds and immerse you in the joyous atmosphere of India’s plentiful harvest. Each dish recounts a story passed down through generations, ensuring that traditional flavors endure long after the last meal. By: Thushitha M

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 Celebrate Friendship Day with Farzi Cafe, Kolkata

Celebrate Friendship Day with Farzi Cafe, Kolkata

Celebrate Friendship Day with Farzi Cafe, Kolkata and reunite with your friends for an unforgettable time. Amidst sharing smiles to laughs, sob stories to happiest of moments, crazy memories to Unforgettable ones, we have all grown up developing a deep bond with our bunch of friends. There are innumerous ways to share love and appreciation for them, but it calls for a special get together with delectable food and heady concoctions on a day that’s dedicated to our buddies. To add to the celebrations, patrons can come and have an enjoyable experience at the newly Launched, Farzi Cafe – Modern Indian Bistro, this Friendship Day on 1st August’21, Sunday. The menu highlights an array of gourmet options to choose from. Some of the dishes include, ‘Braised lamb chops, marsh wangan korma glaze, veri grits’; ‘Dal Chawal arancini’, achar papad Chutney; ‘Butter chicken bun’; ‘Chicken tikka masala’, Cornish cruncher naan; ‘Almond and water Chestnut kofta, methi malai curry, laccha paratha; Rawa kasundi fish, xo jhal moori, ghee pulao; Parle g cheesecake, condensed milk’, and many more. Celebrate Friendship Day with Farzi Café, raise a toast to your dear friends, with beverages like ‘Farzi Bubble’ and ‘Farzi Ok’ amongst Many other offerings. So gather the gang and head to Farzi Cafe and reminisce the bitter-sweet memories of the days when friendship bands ruled our wrists. It is available at 13. Ho Chi Minhh Sarani, Kolkata, from 12 noon to 8 at night. Enjoy the day with your friends and make it a memorable one! Celebrate Friendship Day with Farzi Cafe, Kolkata

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 Farzi Café opened its doors to the City of Joy 

Farzi Café opened its doors to the City of Joy 

Farzi Café opened its doors to the City of Joy! The menu at Farzi Café, Kolkata is curated with the continuing strive to treat palates and is a take on global comfort food using fresh & robust ingredients and fusing them with Indian cooking styles & flavors.  It is a high energy space offering a casual dining ambiance, where the guest can enjoy a tapas style menu, showcasing some fusion dishes from around the world along with an array of molecular cocktails and liquor options to choose from. Continuing the endeavor to serve dishes that are a unique mix of ingredients to create the perfect illusion of the cuisine, Guests may choose from the variety of signature dishes to start with – Farzi Caesar Salad, Parmesan Snow ; Hass Avocado Chaat, Beetroot Gel ; Dal Chawal Arancini, Achaar Papad Chutney ; Vada Pav Farzified ; Guntur Chilli Chicken ; Tempura Fried Prawns, Nimboo Mirch Air ; Prawn 65, Cherry Tomato Chutney ; Kolkata Mushroom Skewers, Green Pea Kathi ; Gupta Ji Burger, Onion Mint Chutney and the list goes on. The street delicacies include Kasundi Jhalmoori, Onion Tomato Masala; Farzified Mutton Ghee Roast Paratha Roll; Desi Chowmein noodles and more. For the meat lovers, there is Lahori Chicken, Tempered Yoghurt; Achari Fish Tikka, Pomegranate Cream; Shawarma Biryani, Cucumber Raita; Galouti Burger, Roast Tawa Boti amongst the wide array of dishes to choose from. The main course includes Bengali Aloor Dom, Salad Jhal Moori; Rawa Kasundi Fish, XO Jhal Moori; Jiggs Kalra Dal Makhani; C.T.M – Chicken Tikka Masala, Cornish cruncher naan; Mutton Irrachi Pepper Fry, Malabari Paratha and a lot more. The exhaustive menu also includes exclusive dessert options like Ras Malai Tres Leches, Carrot Cream, Rose Petal Net; Parle G Cheesecake, Condensed Milk; Chocolate Dirt Pile to tantalize your taste buds. There are some amazing new cocktails to the beverage menu. Apart from having a classic cocktail section, guests can also try some of the Farzified cocktails such as Elderflower Gin Tini, Autumn Fizz, Bang Bang, Farzi Idea, Kolavery, Three musketeer and a lot more to choose from the extensive range. About Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. Regarded as ‘The Prince of Indian cuisine’, Zorawar Kalra, after the successful exit from his maiden venture credited with introducing one of the most awarded regional cuisine restaurant concepts in India, launched Massive Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. in December 2012. Massive Restaurants, spearheaded by Mr. Kalra and mentored by his illustrious father & Czar of Indian Cuisine – Jiggs Kalra, was established with an aim to develop India’s premier brands of restaurants that specialize in targeting all segments of the market, while showcasing the evolution of Indian cuisine and putting Indian food on the global palate permanently. With innovation as one of its founding pillars, the company constantly endeavours to create an unparalleled dining experience. The company currently operates under critically acclaimed, multi award-winning brand verticals of premium fine-dining restaurant with the signature Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra, the Smart-Casual Dining Restaurants with the brand Made in Punjab, The Modern Indian Bistro Concept Farzi Café and Modern Pan-Asian Bistro Concept Pa Pa Ya. Botai, Delhi a contemporary Thai restaurant with a luxe setting and stunning cocktails, the brand pleases the palates of Thai cuisine aficionados. The brand has also launched its second outlet in JW Marriott, Bengaluru. YOUnion, the all-day bar is Zorawar Kalra’s homage to the millennials – or Generation Y. Massive Restaurants’ first delivery-only brand -Butter Delivery, is an ode to everything butter. Massive Restaurants raised the bar a notch higher with the launch of +94 Bombay in Mumbai and Botai Switch & Swan in New Delhi.   Zorawar Kalra the man with the mission and vision as well as counted amongst one of the youngest most successful restaurateurs of India- launched his much anticipated, genre defining restaurant concept Farzi Café – Modern Indian Bistro in the City of Joy. The global franchise Farzi Café opened its doors in 11, Ho Chi Minn Sarani on 12th July. Speaking on this big reveal, Mr. Zorawar Kalra says, “Farzi Café was born out of our sheer passion for Indian food, while aiming to showcase its robustness, thereby bringing it back ‘in-vogue’. The absolute adulation shown by our patrons, from India and overseas, for the efforts put in, behind the concept of Farzi Café is simply humbling. It is this faith, coupled with the demand, which has encouraged us to bring the concept to Kolkata and are confident that our guests would enjoy the freshness incorporated in the overall experience. We are very thrilled about this launch as we have been waiting to come to the City of Joy for a long time. This is going to be our 12th outlet in the country. We’ll also be launching in Canada in the coming months which will complete our presence in 9 countries. While we continue to innovate and showcase various aspects of the cuisine from the vastness of the country, we promise to remain true to the Farzi concept – to provide a cutting edge and innovative dining experience to each and every guest.” Adding on to this exciting announcement, Mr. Amit Goyal of Anandshreeji Groups says, “This is our stepping stone into the hospitality industry by collaborating with Mr. Zorawar Kalra, and bringing Farzi Café to Kolkata. This launch is where my dreams amalgamate with the introduction of post-modern and innovative dining experiences as it is much awaited by the people of this city. Farzi Café has been instrumental in pinning Indian cuisine on international platforms. I am looking forward to the creation of reinventing illusions of Indian Cuisine that will provide our guests with the best dining experience- all within the heart of the City of Joy.” Farzi Café opened its doors to the City of Joy! The newest addition to the chain of Massive Restaurants – Farzi Cafe, Kolkata is an amalgamation of ideas, all inspired by the City of Joy! The beautiful property is expanding over 4500 sq. ft located amidst the entertainment hub of Kolkata. Best described as a fun- filled Modern Indian Bistro, guests will experience the

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