Celebrate the spirit
Say cheers to World Whisky Day...
GLEN GRANT
As the world celebrates World Whisky Day on May 19, indulge in Single Malt Scotch, Glen Grant. According to the company, for the last five years, the 10 Year Old has won the ‘Best Single Malt Scotch Whisky: 10 Years and Younger’ category award in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible. In 2016 the 10 Year Old also took home the guide’s top honour for single malts by winning overall Single Malt of the Year (Multiple Casks). Glen Grant’s 18 Year Old is award winner of ‘Scotch Whisky of the Year 2017’, ‘Single Malt of the Year 2017’ and ‘Best Single Malt Aged 16-21 Year 2017’ by Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2017.
Glen Grant’s story began in 1840, in Rothes, Speyside in Scotland by brothers John and James Grant. Its smooth taste is the result of the innovative tall slender stills and revolutionary purifiers that James 'The Major' Grant, son of founder James Grant, introduced over a century ago. Today, Dennis Malcolm directs and presides over the amber liquid; born in the grounds of Glen Grant in 1946, he has worked for Glen Grant for over five decades. The range includes The Major's Reserve, 5 Year Old, 10 Year Old, 12 Year Old and several others.
Pranzi Ristorante & Lounge
At Pranzi Ristorante and Lounge, try the Minty Mule, a concoction of green tea, whisky, lime sherbet, rosso and apple juice. Or check out the S-Square, inspired by Sahil Shah after a gaming experience at S-Square; this is a tea mixture with whisky, lemon and caramel.
Where Pranzi Ristorante and Lounge, 101-102, Makhija Royale Building, SV Road, Near Ramee International Hotel, Khar West
When May 19
Timing 12 pm - 1 am
Contact 022 – 26006655
The Sassy Spoon
At The Sassy Spoon, try Smokey Monkey (Monkey Shoulder whisky, bitters infused with cinnamon smoke and garnished with zest; Southern Old Fashioned (house-infused bacon whisky, bitters garnished with bacon crisps) and Grimm Reaper, with house infused spice whisky, fresh citrus mix and garnished with zest.
Where The Sassy Spoon, Ground Floor, Express Towers, Ramnath Goenka Marg, Nariman Point
When May 19
Time 12pm - 12am
Contact 9920003500
Xico, Mexican Kitchen
Celebrate with whisky cocktails with Irish, Rye, Scotch and Bourbon. The Oaxaca Old Fashioned has copious amounts of tequila and bourbon stirred with a dash of angostura and Aztec chocolate bitters, garnished with an orange peel, while Curendero is a blend of tequila Reposado, bourbon, ginger, honey, lemon and pepper-infused Laphroaig (Scotch).
Where 9A, Trade View Building, Kamala Mills Compound, Gate No. 4, Lower Parel
When May 19, 8 pm onwards
Contact 773844711/809787944
The Daily Bar & Kitchen
Tickle your tastebuds with Smokey Encounter – a concoction of grapefruit, honey water, lime juice, cinnamon liquor and whisky. As Mark Twain said, “Too much of anything is bad, but too much good whisky is barely enough.”
Where Ground Floor behind Shopper's Stop, SV road, Bandra (West)
When May 19
Contact 9920446633
Savour the king of fruit
Asian Kitchen
Four Points by Sheraton invites all mango lovers to indulge in the luscious tropical festival ‘The Magic of Mango’ and savour the fruit all month long.
Indulge in an artisanally crafted All Mango Menu with delicacies ranging from Chowpatty Mango Chaat to Mexican Mango Salsa with Nachos. Experience a burst of flavorful tastes while you give in to the pleasure of this season.
What The Magic of Mango
Where Asian Kitchen, Four Points by Sheraton, Plot 39/1, 6 To 15, Sector 30A, Vashi, Navi Mumbai
When May 7 - June 15
Hotel Marine Plaza
Hotel Marine Plaza’s ‘The Mango Fiesta’ includes dishes like Mango and Pistachio Ravioli, Kesar Badam Cupcake, Mango Macaroons with stuffed Mango Gsanache, Ghevar and Mango Tian, Aam Panna Pannacotta, Mango Noel, Baked Mango Alaska, Traditional Aam Ras and Mango Shake.The menu is a mix of international offerings and traditional Indian dishes. All dishes are served at Rs 399 ++ per dish. Get there before the season ends.
Where Hotel Marine Plaza, Churchgate
Chinese cuisine, Indian-style
The Tangra food festival at Emperor’s Court, Renaissance Mumbai, offers the flavours of authentic Chinese on Kolkata’s palate with a pinch of Indian ingredients. Chef Cham Hun Chakap, Chef de Cuisine and his team have curated a menu of Hakka delicacies including crowd-favorites like dim sums, seafood soup, Mei-fun Chopsuey and Yee-Fu soft noodles, for vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Try the Tangra set meal menu.
Where Emperor’s Court, Renaissance Mumbai Convention Centre Hotel
When Up to May 27
Dinner 7pm to11.30 pm (all days)
Lunch 1230 pm to 0300 pm (weekends)
Contact 8291165421/ 7506077166
For more information, please visit renaissancemumbai.com
Bollywood beats
Put on your party shoes and groove to the best of Bollywood tunes as HITCHKI opens it door in Bandra-Kurla Complex. With DJ Bunty, kick-start your weekend with Bollywood mixes every Friday, 10:30 pm onwards. The restobar serves regional favourites with a mixture of ‘Bollywood’ drinks like I Hate Tears, Bubbly LIT, Swadeeka, GeetaBabita, ImlikaBoota, TuAnaaaari among others. Try appetizers such as Charlie Chapli Kebab, Zhingat Tacos and The Bro Code. HITCHKI BKC also introduces Asian and Deli specialities such as Pad Thai Noodles, Nasi Mi Goreng, Sticky Pork Ribs, Paneer Koliwada Burger, Pav Bhaji Burger and more.
Where HITCHKI Powai, G5 Transocean, Hiranandani Business Park, Lake Boulevard Road, Powai
HITCHKI BKC, First International Financial Centre, G-Block. BKC Road, Bandra (East)
When Every Friday, 10:30 p.m. onwards
Contact @ HITCHKI Powai: 8291788008, @ HITCHKI BKC: 8291932807
Lemonade cocktails
Get tipsy on super chilled lemonades. The Irish House offers light and refreshing lemonade-based cocktails up to May 31. Try the Sparkling Zest Lemonade with Triple Sec and Orange Zest, the Minty Cucumber Lemonade with Gin, Fresh Cucumber and Mint or the Spiced Honey Lemonade with Bourbon, Ginger and Honey. Or choose from a range of fruit forward options, such as the Beer Berry Lemonade and others.
Where Across all The Irish House outlets
When Up to May 31 (12 noon to 1 am)
Contact Andheri – 61046161, Bandra – 26400166, Lower Parel – 24961222, Kala Ghoda – 49150000, Malad – 66919999 Kurla – 61801611 Thane – 61701400
Tea tasting workshop
Foodhall, Future Group's food and lifestyle superstore is hosting a tea-tasting session with tea sommelier, Snigdha Manchanda. Head to Foodhall today, May 18, and try exclusive and limited edition teas, and learn about their health benefits. The teas include Black Knight Assam Reserve, Donyipolo Golden Needles, Donyipolo Estate Arunachal and more.
Where Palladium @Mumbai
When Friday, May 18 (3.00 - 5.00 pm)
To register https://goo.gl/forms/V5p3Qb6LaisIRYH02
Contact 022 - 3026 4581
Price Free
Karaoke brunch
The flying brunch trend blends the age-old concept of a traditional buffet brunch with Tapas and Mains. It entails a set menu which is served piping hot and unlimited at your table. ‘The Local in Fort, now an all-day restaurant, is serving a Karaoke Flying Brunch every Sunday starting May 20. The menu includes bombil bhajias, Malvani chicken liver on toast, Kolhapuri mutton, Kundapur chicken and much more. Choose from various packages—only food Rs 800 plus taxes; food + Bottomless Kingfisher + Sangria Rs 1300 plus taxes and Food + Bottomless Kingfisher + Sangria + IMFL Rs 1800 plus taxes. Keep eating, get high on alcohol and keep singing all afternoon.
Where The Local, Opp Mumbai University, Fort
When Sunday, May 20
Time 12 noon until 4 pm
Contact 9820282522
Price Rs 800 ++ onward
Avocado specials
Ministry of Salads brings an avocado special menu. Binge on Super Avo Salad, which has cos leaves, kale leaves, quinoa, carrot, honey, lime, avocado, cherry tomatoes, onion, sesame seeds and lemon miring dressing, Ranchy Avocado Salad, a mix of mixed salad leaves, baby corn, avocado, cucumber, kidney beans, roma tomatoes, onions, yellow mature cheddar, pickled jalapenos and chipotle ranch dressing and even an avocado and cream cheese open face sandwich, or guacamole with crispy baked tortilla.
Where Ministry of Salads, Breach Candy, Cumballa Hill
When Ongoing
Time 11 am to 11.00 pm
Contact 097698 23777
Bar Nights
Don't miss Friday and Saturday Bar Nights at the newly opened Bougenvilla Kitchen and bar with attractive offers on food and beverages. The European-meets-Indian themed space is decorated in white and has part outdoor courtyard and part indoor dining.
Where Bougenvilla, Ground floor, Hotel Jewel Palace, 5th Road, Khar West,
When May 18 onwards, every Friday and Saturday 10 pm
Contact 9136665523,9136665524
Couple entry free
Instagram worthy
After the WTF! Burger, D:OH! All Day Dining & Bar is introducing another Instagram sensation—Say Hello! To D:OH! in One. Don’t wait for appetisers to reach your table when you start drinking; the food and drinks come together with D:OH! in One.
The D:OH! in One consists of seven savouries that come as a garnish on your favourite drink. Choose between mocktails like Kokum Spritzer, Cherry Bomb and Plum Time or cocktails like Sangria, LIIT and Bloody Mary that can be topped with any seven of these—savoury waffles, sliders, corn on the cob, spring rolls, hash browns, sausages and more…
The mocktail version is priced at Rs 495 onwards and cocktail version comes at Rs 695 onwards.
Where D:OH! – Kamala Mills, Fun Republic & Viviana Mall
When Starting May 15
Tales of Tandoor
May is Barbecue Month and Gulmurg at The Shalimar Hotel offers rich Mughlai fare with Tales of Tandoor--from the classic Tangdi Kabab to the unconventional Ananas ke Boti and much more through the month.
Where Gulmurg – The Shalimar Hotel, August Kranti Marg, Cumbala Marg, Kemps Corner
When Daily
Contact 022 - 66641029
Timing 12 noon - Midnight
Chettinad food fest
South of Vindhyas at The Orchid Mumbai is hosting its Chettinad Food Festival, complete with decor of a Chettinad village home, staff dressed in traditional clothes and music from the region. The 10-day fest offers a menu by Master Chef Bala and his team, complex in its flavours and characterised by the aroma of red chillies, black pepper, clove, cinnamon, turmeric and cardamom. Choose from an a la carte and a sit-down buffet.
Where South of Vindhyas, The Orchid Hotel, Adjacent to Domestic Airport, Vile Parle (E)
When May 11 to May 20, 2018
Lunch 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Dinner 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Price Rs 1300 + Taxes (Veg Buffet), Rs 1500 + Taxes (Non Veg Buffet), Rs 1,800 + Taxes (Sea Food Buffet).)
Never-ending sangria
Try flavourful sangrias at Smoke House Deli. Choose from Rosso, Melon, and Bianco or just have them all and fill up your never-ending glass of sangria. The sangrias come infused with fruits like apples, melons, and pomegranate. Try these at the nearest outlet at Rs 699.
Where All outlets of Smoke House Deli (Lower Parel, BKC & Pali Hill)
When Ongoing
Time 4 pm- 7 pm & 10:30 pm-12:30 am
Price Rs 699 + taxes