NOVOTEL KOLKATA HOTEL & RESIDENCES, IN ASSOCIATION WITH T2
What: The Ultimate Spread (New Year’s Eve Dinner) at Square
When: December 31, 7.30pm to midnight
Menu highlights: An elaborate selection of chaats, Roast Turkey with Cranberry Sauce, Giblet Gravy, Butter Glazed Brussel Sprouts, Baby Carrots and Turnips, Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Jelly and Rosemary Jus, Grilled Beef Pinwheel, Blueberry Marquise, Lemon Swiss Roll and more.
Pocket pinch: Rs 2,999 per person.
What: The First Bite (New Year Brunch) at Square
When: January 1, 12.30pm to 4pm
Menu highlights: Salads, live grills with sausages, meats and seafood, Heineken Battered Fish Fingers, Teen Mirch Ka Paneer, Murgh Awadhi Korma, Raspberry Roulade, Five Spice Chocolate Mousse, Belgian Waffles with Fresh Strawberries.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,500 per person without alcohol; Rs 2,000 per person with alcohol.
What: The Pan Asian Farewell (New Year’s Eve Dinner) at Studio
When: December 31,
7.30pm to midnight
Menu highlights: Bay of Bengal Bekti Nuggets, Chinese Cabbage and Water Chestnut Spring rolls, Salmon ‘Tobiko’ Maki Sushi, dim sums, Asian Greens in Chilli ‘Mirin’ Sauce. End on a sweet note with desserts like Spearmint Chocolate Mousse and Mandarin Poached Apple with Mascarpone Cream.
Pocket pinch: Rs 3,999 per person.
PARK PLAZA PRESENTS VICTORIA VIBES, SMOKE SHACK AND K-19 IN ASSOCIATION WITH T2
Where: Victoria Banquets
When: December 31,
8pm to midnight
What to expect: Live Bollywood music as you settle into a multi-cuisine buffet with live counters and unlimited drinks. The menu highlights include Chicken 65, Gosht Dum Biryani, Chilli Basil Noodles and Nolen Gurer Rosogolla.
Pocket pinch: Entry for couples is Rs 5,000 all-inclusive; Rs 2,500 all-inclusive for single ladies; Rs 3,000 all-inclusive for stags.
Where: Smoke Shack
When: December 31, 7.30pm to 1am
What to expect: With DJs Tina and Samrat at the console, get on the floor with a mojito, sangria or Long Island Iced Tea. Find Jamaican Lamb Chops, Jerk Chicken Breast, Cajun-spiced Baby Corn and more at the barbecue. There’s biryani too.
Pocket pinch: Entry for couples is Rs 4,000 all-inclusive (Rs 2,000 will be redeemed against food and beverage vouchers).
Where: K-19
When: December 31, 7.30pm to midnight
What to expect: Live music and a buffet that boasts Chermoula Marinated Salmon Steak with Orange and Brandy Sauce, Beetroot Salad with Walnut and Sour Cream, Lemon Tart, Creme Brulee and live stations for turkey-carving, pizza and noodles.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,600 all-inclusive per person, exclusive of alcohol.
UG REINCARNATED PRESENTS SULTRY SIREN STARRING DJ KIRAN KAMATH, IN ASSOCIATION WITH T2
When: December 31, 7pm till midnight
What to expect: Get ready for the sultriest night with Kiran Kamath King Bollywood mash-ups. Eat, drink and be merry with flambe beverages and platters of kebabs.
Pocket pinch: Couple entry is Rs 1,500 (not including food or beverage).
There’s more: On the last night of the year, unleash the party animal in you as The Poolside Lawn brings you the glitz and glamour of Night in Vegas, in association with t2, from 8pm to midnight. Couple entry is Rs 5,999, including unlimited food and alcoholic beverages.
NYE BASH ON THE GREENS AT VEDIC VILLAGE SPA RESORT IN ASSOCIATION WITH T2
Where: Cerebrum Lawns
When: December 31, 8pm onwards
Menu highlights: The set menu promises Roast Chicken, Raan Biryani, live Chinese Stir Fry, Bhatti Ke Murg, Lemon Grass Scented Cottage Cheese (on skewer), baked Gurer Rosogolla, Potato Zucchini Walnut Cake and Chocolate Mint Mousse.
Pocket pinch: Rs 3,000 for single; Rs 5,000 for a couple. Prices are inclusive of tax.
What: New Year Celebration Brunch
Where: Resort at Yagna and Swimming Pool
When: January 1, noon to 4pm
Menu highlights: The first morning for a New Year celebration brunch unravels a table with Turkey Sandwiches, Green Eggs Benedict, Chapli Kebab, Herbed Pork Belly, Malaysian Tofu Skewers, Orange Flakes and Baked Chocolate Pudding.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,450 plus taxes per person.
SWISSOTEL KOLKATA PRESENTS MARRAKESH EVE IN ASSOCIATION WITH T2
Where: Splash
When: December 31, 7pm onwards
What to expect: Imbibe the carnival spirit by the rooftop poolside this New Year’s Eve. Sway to the beats of DJ S-Unit and sway along with the belly dancers.
Menu highlights: Panko Crusted Jalapeno, Potato Cheese with Bird’s Eye Chilli Mayo, Norwegian Salmon Salad, Lemon Scented Bekti, Teriyaki Tenderloin, Chingri Malai Curry, Swiss Engadine Nutcake and White Chocolate Mojito Cheesecake.
Pocket pinch: Rs 9,500 all-inclusive for couple; Rs 7,200 all-inclusive for stags.
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THE OBEROI GRAND
Where: Food Theatre — Buffet Dinner by the Poolside
When: December 31, 7.30pm to 1am
Menu highlights: The dinner will feature interactive seafood and meat grill stations, an array of kebabs from the tandoor and an elaborate spread of salads and soup. Francis Lepcha and his team will perform.
Pocket pinch: Rs 9,000 (plus taxes) per person. Price includes unlimited pour of select beverages.
Where: Baan Thai
When: December 31, 7pm to 1am. Reservations available in two exclusive sittings
Menu highlights: Bring in the New Year with a specially curated menu.
Pocket pinch: Rs 5,000 (plus taxes) per person.
JW MARRIOTT
What: New Year’s Eve Party with DJ Aqeel on December 31, 8pm onwards
Pocket pinch:
Rs 5,000 (plus taxes) per person inclusive of food and drinks.
What: New Year’s Eve Dinner Buffet at JW Kitchen and a curated menu at Vintage Asia on December 31, 7.30pm to midnight
Pocket pinch: The buffet and the curated menu are priced
Rs 4,500 (plus taxes) each, per person. It is inclusive of unlimited drinks and food.
What: New Year Brunch at JW Kitchen and Vintage Asia on January 1, 12.30pm to 3pm
Pocket pinch: Rs 2,349 (plus taxes) per person at JW Kitchen. Rs 2,349 (plus taxes) per person at Vintage Asia, including drinks.
ITC SONAR
When: December 31, 7.30pm-1am
Eden Pavilion: Warm up at the Winter Barbecue and enjoy specialities from around the world. Think Asparagus and Bell Pepper Quiche, Gulab Moti Biryani, Roast Butterball Turkey, Beef Wellington and more.
Dum Pukht: An array of dishes hand-picked from the royal kitchens of Awadh. There’s Dudhiya Kebab, Paneer Qaliya, Dal Dum Pukht, Kakori Kebab and Murgh Handi Qorma.
Peshawri: Try the cuisine of North-West Frontier with an unlimited selection of kebabs, breads and Dal Bukhara from the a la carte menu.
Pan Asian: Savour the famous culinary traditions of East Asia.
Pocket pinch: The set menu for each of the above is priced at Rs 3,499 (plus taxes) per person with soft beverages.
Upgrade to the Gold Beverage Package for another Rs 999 and to the Platinum Beverage Package for another Rs 1,499 (plus taxes) per person. For January 1 offerings, check with the hotel.
TAJ BENGAL
Where: The Grill By The Pool
What: A gala buffet dinner spread with live crooner
When: December 31, 7.30pm to 11.30pm
Menu highlights: Live caviar and grill stations comprising Roast Turkey, Charred Chicken, Seared Prawns, Grilled Kolkata Bekti and Spiced Artichoke as the highlights.
Pocket pinch: Rs 9,000 (plus taxes) per couple (including alcohol) and
Rs 3,500 (plus taxes) for children above 10 years.
Where: The Hub
What: New Year’s Eve-themed buffet dinner with Moet & Chandon and live music and New Year Brunch with Gala buffet spread and Channel music
When: Dinner on December 31, 7.30pm to 11.30pm;
brunch on January 1, 12.30pm to 3pm
Menu highlights: Roast Chicken, Veg Au Gratin, Grilled Fish and Caramel Custard
Pocket pinch: The New Year’s Eve buffet dinner is priced Rs 8,000 (plus taxes) per couple (including champagne). The New Year’s brunch is priced
Rs 2,250 (plus taxes) with Chandon Sparkling Wine and Rs 3,150 (plus taxes) with Moet & Chandon per person.
Where: Souk
What: New Year’s Eve Buffet Spread and New Year’s Brunch
When: Dinner on December 31, 7.30pm to 11.30pm; brunch on January 1, 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Menu highlights: Falafel, Roasted Lamb Leg, Chicken Shawarma Roll and Baklava with Sparkling Wine on the Eve dinner and Sula Tropical Brut, Ciroc (cocktails) for the New Year’s Brunch.
Pocket pinch: Rs 2,800 (plus taxes) per person.
