I must admit that my knowledge about Japanese food is quite limited. The only dishes I’ve tried till date are Sushi and Sashimi so when the first Japanese restaurant opened in Kolkata, I was very eager to go and explore more of the cuisine. Fuji is located at 209A Sarat Bose Road and they have an extensive menu with authentic Japanese dishes with reasonable prices compared to the very large portions they serve. The menu is presented by course—appetizers, soups, salads, sashimi/sushi and mains.
Cooking Up Culinary Adventures By Jayabrato Chatterjee
“Food in Bengal is both deeply hedonistic and spiritual. We offer it to our guests and our gods with undivided devotion. And, in turn, we let the flavors feed our soul and our emotions in equal measure“. In his latest book, Cooking Up Culinary Adventures, well-known film director and novelist, Jayabrato Chatterjee writes about the various myths and stories behind Bengal’s diverse culinary styles. Presented by Harshavardhan Neotia, Chairman of Ambuja Neotia Group, Cooking up Culinary Adventures is the crystallization of more than a year’s research by Jayabrato Chatterjee. “The book traces the genesis of Bengal’s traditional food influences and rekindles the nostalgia of grandma’s recipes through a rigorously researched time travel into the kitchens of its varied communities and foreign settlers.” says Neotia.
Coorg Food Festival At Swissotel Kolkata Neotia Vista Till 26th June 2016
Coorg is known as the land of tranquil forests and hills, weekend retreats and coffee plantations. Coorg is also known for its cuisine which is predominantly non-vegetarian. Rice in many forms is the foundation of most meals along with fish and meat, specially pork. Coconut is a common ingredient in many of the tangy and spicy Coorg curries, ground with onions, garlic and spices such as chilies, cumin, pepper, etc. with Kachampuli, a black vinegar made from the black kokum fruit. If you want to experience this delightful cuisine, head over to Durbari at Swissotel Kolkata and taste some wonderful and authentic Coorg dishes, showcased as part of the Coorg Food Festival.
What can you expect? Meen Bezule (fish cooked with bezule powder and tomatoes), Kori Sukka (shallow fried boneless leg of chicken marinated with cumin, pepper and red chili paste), Kori Gassi (chicken cooked with tomatoes, garlic and tamarind pulp), Yetti Manjara (prawns marinated with kachampuli paste and cooked with onions and tomatoes), Coorg Mutton Curry (lamb cooked with kachampuli and garam masala), Eddi Kal Menasu (crab cooked with pepper corn and green chili), Baale Hannina Akki Roti (a chapatti-like pancake made from cooked rice and rice flour) and many more. Vegetarians, do not lose heart! You can choose from dishes like Sunda Kadale (boiled chickpeas cooked with chili flakes, grated mango and ginger), Neer Dosa, Bagala Bhaat (rice with yoghurt and served with pickle and papad), Chekke Curry (raw jackfruit curry) etc. Delicious desserts like the special Basundi and Akki Mango Payasha will round off the meal.
For carnivores like me, Coorg cuisine is a delight! Durbari’s menu does not have pork but the abundance of meat and fish make up for that loss. If you have never had Coorg cuisine before, expect the food to be rich, spicy and packed with flavors. So glad Swissotel took the initiative to give us a taste of it!
The Coorg Food Festival is on at Durbari, Level 2, Swissotel Kolkata from 16-26 June, 2016. The timings are from Monday to Sunday 7-11 pm for dinner and for lunch, from 12.30-3.00 pm on Friday and the weekend.
P.S – I was invited by Swissotel to cover the festival
The Big Apple Brunch At Serafina, Kolkata
Do you know how old the concept of brunch is? Nearly 120 years! The word appeared in print for the first time in the US in 1896. “The latest ‘fad’ is to issue invitations for a meal called ‘brunch…a repast at 11 o’clock a.m.,” a column in the New Oxford, an old Pennsylvania newspaper explained. In India, the concept reached much much later and in Kolkata, I think it has been only a couple of years since restaurants and hotels introduced elaborate Sunday brunches. And one of the best in the city right now is The Big Apple Brunch at Serafina, inspired by the iconic New York style Sunday brunches.
Alla Bella Mozzarella, Kolkata
Tucked inside a quiet Ballygunge Place lane is Alla Bella Mozzarella, the newest Italian restaurant in town. My friends Poorna and Shikha were speaking very highly of this new restaurant so on Mother’s Day, I dropped in with my parents. It’s only been a couple of months since Alla Bella Mozzarella opened but the restaurant has already become really popular. We went in around 1 pm and only a few tables were available. Within 15 mins those got booked too and then, there were people standing outside waiting to get a free table. Queues in front of a restaurant can only mean one thing. Good food and yes, Alla Bella Mozzarella serves really good Italian food!
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