What: Navroze Mubarak!
Where: Bodega Cantina-Y-Bar, Park Centre, 24 Park Street (opposite Allen Park)
When: August 17. There are two dinner slots — 7:45pm and 9:45pm
On the menu: What better way to understand a community than through its food? This Parsi New Year, Bodega offers you a grand treat, thali-style. The Non-Vegetarian Thali includes Mutton Dhansak, Chicken Farcha, Gosh Ni Cutlet, Kolmi Na Bhaja, Mixed Veg Patio, Parsi Brown Rice, Rotli, Kakdi Nu Raitu. For vegetarians, the menu includes Batata Cutlet, Kanda Bhaji, Parsi Brown Rice, Paneer Akuri, Mixed Veg Patio, Rotli and Kakdi Nu Raitu. The Thalis come with pickle, chutney and papad as well as the famous Raspberry Soda. For dessert, tuck into Lagan Nu Custard.
Pocket pinch: Rs 899-plus for non-veg thali and Rs 699-plus for veg thali
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What: Independence Day Menu
Where: Bakstage, EN 1, Sector V, Salt Lake
When: Till today, noon to midnight
On the menu: The special I-Day fare at Bakstage is not only colourful but innovatively curated. Paneer-E-Tiranga, Patriotic Pizza and Naanzza (pizza with a naan base), Trio Lasagna and Tri Flavoured Pasta are some of the dishes you can sample at the Salt Lake address. End your August 15 meal with Trio Mousse, Saffron Mango Kiwi Cheesecake or a Tri Dessert sampler.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,000-plus for two
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What: Independence Day Brunch
Where: Alfresco, The Lalit Great Eastern
When: August 15, 12.30pm to 4.30pm
On the menu: An all-Indian spread to celebrate I-Day. Some of the traditional dishes that you can taste at the brunch are Palak Dahi ka Shorba, Kozhi-chammanthi Biryani, Barishali Maachh and Chicken Mappas. End the meal with Indian desserts like Patishapta. The best part? The buffet that is usually priced at Rs 1,300-plus comes at a special I-Day discount!
Pocket pinch: Rs 650-plus for members of the armed forces and Rs 975-plus for civilians
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What: Raksha Bandhan Special Menu
Where: Kitchen Stories, Mira Mandir, 6/1 A Moira Street
When: August 18 to 20, 9am to 9pm
On the menu: For all those looking for a special vegetarian spread to treat your sibling, this is a fab deal. Dig into a variety of dishes in appetisers, mains and desserts. Some of the menu highlights are Pav Bhaji Fondue, Mezze Peri Peri Hummus, Turkish Pizza, Japanese Dim Sum, Singaporean Laksa, Puff Paratha with Malabar Curry, Oriental Noodle Pot, Marshmallow Brownie, Chocolate Oreo Cake, Chocolate Lasagne, Date and Walnut Rabri, Malwa Pudding, Fresh Fruit Tarts and more.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,000-plus for two
