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Eat out this Christmas! 15 best X’Mas feasts opposite Mumbai
- Updated: December 21, 2016
Brunch from opposite a seas
Try a Levantine, Spanish and East Mediterranean brunch. The food widespread will have Kodai Camembert with Truffle and Chives, Christmas Turkey with Cranberry Sauce (in pic), Spanish Leg of Ham, Prawn Crusted Moroccan Charmoula Sea Bass, and Brie Waffle Grilled Cheese. End a dish with Kahlua Crème Caramel and Live Nitro Ice Cream.
On: Dec 25, 12 pm to 4 pm
At: Amadeus during NCPA, Nariman Point.
Cost: Rs 1,950 to Rs 2,350
The holiday banquet
Celebrate a holidays in character with a Mag Street family. Expect live cold stations; a tender bar of oysters, beef tartare tacos and crab toast; normal dishes like Roast Chicken pressed with Black Truffle and Chestnut Loaf with leeks; and a live dessert hire as well, with Gingerbread House, pies and a chocolate fountain.
on Dec 25, 1 pm onwards
at Magazine Street Kitchen, Byculla.
cost: Rs 5,000 (without wine),
Rs: 6,500 (with wine)
log on to: www.insider.com
Family reciepe
Celebrate an Indian Christmas with a sentimental reverence to Christmas celebrations during a homes of The Bombay Canteen’s chefs. Try Floyd Cardoz’s Braised Short Ribs (with a sharp and gummy beef jus, rice pilaf and winter carrots); Shannon Lawrence’s Pork Sambari (sliced fry pig with East Indian character curry and fugias); Aaron Coutinho’s Apa de Camarao (Goan prawn and potato Pie with a balchao filling); and Thomas Zacharias’ (in pic) Duck Curry (half-duck baked Kerala-style with coconut and potatoes). End your dish with Christmas Cake or Good Ol’ Egg Nog and Canteen Mulled Wine.
Till Dec 31, 12 pm to 1 am
At: The Bombay Canteen, Kamala Mills, Lower Parel.
Call: 49666666
Just For Kids
Invite Santa to a Christmas brunch meant for a whole family. There’s a special kids menu with Nutella and Strawberry Sandwiches, Chicken and Mayo Mini Burgers, mini pizzas and pastas. The prominence is a dessert collection with Apple Crumble with Custard Apple Ice-cream, Eggnog Ice-cream and Gulab Jamun Cheesecake.
On: Dec 25, 12 noon compartment 4 pm during Dishkiyaoon, BKC.
Call: 8291139404
Cost: Rs 1,500 and taxes (adults), Rs 500 (children)
Festive widespread during The Boston Butt.
Chef Siddharth Kashyap
Meat and greet
The gratifying widespread here is expectedly complicated on meat. There is a Kansas City Strip Steak with Black Bean Cream Sauce, Nut and Herb Rub Grilled Lobster, Grilled Mutton Chops, Carolina Mustard Pan Gravy and Smoked Pork Belly with Charred Chili Mojo. For dessert, there is a Christmas Pudding with Butterscotch Treacle, Gingerbread Icecream and Bitter Chocolate and Candied Orange Skillet Cookie.
From Dec 23 to 31, 12 pm to 12 am
At: The Boston Butt, Rampart Row, Kala Ghoda.
Call: 9892447669
Cost: Rs 400 onwards
Fusion dogs
For a turn to your unchanging meal, try a Desi Christmas Special Dogs, surfaced with pear and cranberry penchant and an eggnog salsa or burgers served with fig fritters. The menu has new strawberry desserts — Strawberry and Chocolate Chantilly, Strawberry Toast, Strawberry Shortcake, a Strawberry and Chocolate Chantilly with a hold of spice, and a Strawberry Sandwich.
From: Dec 22 to Jan 10; 12 noon to 1 am
At: Desi Deli outlets in Bandra (W) and Oshiwara.
Call: 26353535
Cost: Starts during Rs 200
The Italian Christmas food spread. Pic/BIPIN KOKATE
Neapolitan specials
This season, try gratifying specials from a opposite cuisine. Pick from Spaghetti alle Vongole (spaghetti with clams), Fettuccine Bolognese (fettuccini with minced duck in luscious pomodoro sauce), Roast Chicken with Wild Mushroom Jus, a normal Italian-style porcini soup, Zuppa di Porcini, authentic Neapolitan pastas and pizzas, and for dessert, a Panettone or Strawberry Mousse.
From Dec 23 to Jan 1, 12 pm to 3 pm
At: Gustoso outlets during Kemps Corner and Khar.
Call: 26485697 (Khar)
Cost: Rs 1,500 per chairman (approx)
A anniversary spread
Enjoy anniversary delicacies with a widespread that includes Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Coconut Milk Pannacotta (in pic), Slow-Cooked Turkey Salad, Swiss Chard and Ricotta Gnocchi, Smoked Ham Leg, and a Ravioli of Dried Cherries Sage and Ricotta. Desserts embody a Yule Log, Pumpkin Spice Cake and Bread and Butter Pudding.
Till Dec 31, 12 pm to 12 am
At: The Sassy Spoon, Bandra and Colaba.
Call: 8655555555 (Bandra)
The Nutcracker’s Christmas spread. Pic/ BIPIN KOKATE
A king’s breakfast
Mumbai’s renouned breakfast place has a special gratifying menu. Tuck into Pumpkin Soup with Truffle Oil, Scrambled Eggs with a Portobello Mushroom Gravy on Toast, Turkish Eggs with Garlic Yoghurt, a Burrito Bowl, White Chocolate and Cinnamon Pancakes, Eton Mess on a Waffle, and Madagascar Vanilla Meringue Crumble on a Belgian Waffle. For a health conscious, there’s a decadent Strawberry, Fig and Kiwi Parfait.
Till Jan 15, 8.30 am to 11 pm
At: The Nutcracker, Modern House, Kala Ghoda.
Call: 22842430
Cost: Rs 265 onwards
Five-course feast
Get into a right suggestion with a five-course Christmas menu served with a nominal potion of wine. On offer are snacks — Trio of Baby Beetroot, Cauliflower and Date, Pork Belly, and Pressed Lamb Ribs; mains — Roast Turkey Breast, and Salmon Fillet with Keffiir Lime-Marinated Potatoes (in pic); and dessert like Christmas Pudding and Eton Mess.
Till Dec 26; 8 pm to 1 am
At: Olive Bar Kitchen, Khar (W).
Call: 43408229
Cost: Rs 475 onwards, set dish during Rs 2,000
Lazy lunch
Be partial of a idle four-course Christmas brunch. On a menu is Butternut Squash Pecan Tart, Brazilian Rib-Eye Steak, Pistachio Crusted Rack of Lamb Chops and normal X’mas Pudding. Get your spirits high with Chandon’s singular book ‘Party Starter’ bottles or a specifically curated new cocktail menu — Book of Notes (in pic), Chaos Is The New Calm and Little Spaceman.
On: Dec 25, 12.30 pm onwards
At: The Good Wife, The Capital, G Block, BKC.
Call: 40109433
Sing for your supper
Celebrate Christmas a Irish approach with a tantalizing brunch. There is Honey Glazed Roasted Chicken or Turkey Ham, Thyme Waffles, Prawn Cocktail Salad, Paprika Fussili, Pot Roast Lamb and BBQ Pork with Spicy Pomegranate Glaze. End a dish with Christmas Pudding and Walnut Brownies. The best part: we can attend in a fun karaoke session.
On: Dec 25, 11 am to 4 pm
At: The Irish House outlets during Kurla and Lower Parel.
Cost: Rs 1,095 (unlimited food), Rs 695 (unlimited alcohol), Rs 495 (kids)
The gratifying spread. PIC/PRADEEP DHIVAR
For Roast Pork Loin
Dig into gratifying specials that embody Asparagus Edamame and Mint Veloute, Beetroot Carpaccio, Baked Chicken Liver Pâté, Baked Mac and Cheese with Porcini, Pan-seared Salmon, Stuffed Roast Chicken, Roast Pork Loin, Brown Butter Ice-Cream with Brandy Custard, Black Forest French Toast with Kahlua Cream, Raspberry Sorbet and Chocolate Soil.
on: Dec 25, 12 noon to 1 am
at: Out of a Blue, 14 Union Park, Khar (W).
call: 26003000
cost: Rs 310 onwards
Asian treats
Sample an disdainful brunch menu interconnected with residence music. Pick from Hakka Hand-Pulled Noodles, Wild Mushroom Clay Pot, Crispy Duck Salad, Chinese Chive Dumpling with Prawns, Hakka Braised Pork Belly, Steamed Indian Salmon, and a Lemon and Sesame Tart. Cocktails embody Pink Lady, Fortune Teller (in pic), Grape Melon Bellini and Topaz.
On: Dec 25, 12 noon to 5 pm
AtZ: Hakkasan, Bandra (W).
Call: 26444444
Cost: Rs 1,950 (without drinks), Rs 3,000 (with drinks)
Go big
Stuff yourself stupid with a brunch of Roasted Pumpkin and Walnut Quiche, Slow Poached Prawn Sliders, Cheesecake French Toast, Nutella Peanut Butter Waffles (in pic), Roast Turkey, Honey Chipotle and Red Snapper. Fill your dessert platters with Christmas Puds and Fig Frangipani Pies.
On: Dec 25, 12 pm to 4 pm
At: The Clearing House, Ballard Estate. call 62232266
Cost: Rs 2,600 and taxes