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THE Park
@ Saffron
When: October 9-13; 12.30pm to 3.30pm and 7.30pm to 11.30pm
On the menu: The special a la carte menu is a treat for kebab, biryani and mishti lovers. Clove Smoked Tandoori Lobster, Awadhi Shahi Shikampuri Kebab and Hyderabadi Tala Gosht are some of the kebab specialities. There’s Calcutta-style Chicken Biryani with Masala Lachcha Salad and Moplah-style Mutton Biryani with Chettinad Pachadi.
Pocket pinch: Rs 2,000-plus for two.
@ Zen
When: October 9-13; 12.30pm to 3.30pm and 7.30pm to 11.30pm
On the menu: Some of the special Oriental dishes on the a la carte menu are Broccoli and Shiitake Mushroom in Yellow Bean Sauce, Chicken in Lemon Honey Sauce and the Indonesian fried rice — Nasi Goreng. To end your meal, choose from Crunchy Fruits and Sticky Rice Dumpling with Coconut Ice Cream.
Pocket pinch: Rs 2,400-plus for two.
@ The Bridge
When: October 9-13; 12.30pm to 3.30pm and 7.30pm to 11.30pm
On the menu: For starters there will be Prawn Papdi Chaat, Chingri Jhaalmuri and Gosht Resha ki Katori Chaat. The buffet spread offers Australian Lamb Shanks, Pan Fried Gnochhi with Burnt Thyme Butter Sauce, Canadian Scallops Cocktail and Jhargramer Dimer Jhaal with Luchi.
Pocket pinch: Rs 2,000-plus for two (a la carte), Rs 3,000-plus for two (buffet).
@ The Street
When: October 9-13; noon to midnight
On the menu: Yummy Calcutta street food like Hinger Kochuri ar Kosha Aloor Tarkari, Keema Mughlai Porota with Kosha Aloo and Bekti Maachher Kabiraji.
Pocket pinch: Rs 600-plus for two (a la carte).
Taj Bengal
Sharodia Bhoj @ Sonargaon
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When: October 10-14, 12.30pm to 2.30pm and 7.30pm to 11.30pm
On the menu: A traditional Bangali bhuribhoj with three Puja-special thalis — Niramish (veg), Amish (non-veg) and Seafood.
The items common to all the thalis are Gandharaj Ghol, Vegetable Chop, Phoolkopi Koraisutir Torkari, Bhaja Moong Dal, Ghee Bhaat, Luchi, Doodh Rosogolla, Mishti Doi and Sandesh.
There will be a separate seafood a la carte menu as well for those who love dry kebab-like preparations. Think Chilean Sea Bass, Smoked Salmon, Salmon Tikka and Soft Silk Crabs.
Pocket pinch: Rs 2,550-plus per person for the Amish and Seafood Thali; Rs 1,950-plus for Niramish Thali.
@ Souk
When: October 10-11, 7.30pm to midnight; October 12-13, 12.30pm to 3pm
On the menu: A Middle-Eastern buffet with “unlimited select alcoholic beverages” like Kettle One Vodka, beer and mocktails. Expect Hummus, Kibbe (cracked wheat in lamb casings with minced lamb and pine nuts), Falafel, Kolokithi (crispy zucchini, yellow squash and eggplant chip with garlic yogurt), cold and hot Mezze, Sheesh Taouk and Baklava.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,850-plus per person.
@ The Hub
When: October 10-14 (24 hours)
On the menu: An elaborate spread of continental and Indian food, including some Bengali favourites. There will be a special Navami Brunch (12.30pm to 3pm) priced at Rs 2,700-plus per person and a Dashami Delight buffet (12.30pm to 3pm) priced atRs 2,000-plus per person.
@ Chinoiserie
A festive special Chinese a la carte menu.
Pocket pinch: Rs 2,000-plus per person.
The Oberoi Grand
Puja Special Menu @ La Terrasse
When: October 11-14, 12.30pm to 3pm and 7.30pm to 11pm
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On the menu: Start with a glass of Aam Panna, Ghol or Lebu’r Sherbet while munching on Chicken Kabiraji Cutlet, Prawn Kabiraji and Vegetable Chop. The fish spread includes Sorshe Bekti, Topshe Maachh Batter Fry, Ilish Maachh Bhapa, Lau Diye Chingri and Cheetal Maachher Pety. Try Kosha Mangsho, Mangshor Jhol and Kosha Murghi with Biryani and Chingri Pulao. Malai Chamcham, Bhapa Sandesh, Kalakand and Chanar Jilipi make up the dessert section.
Pocket pinch: Rs 2,000-plus per person.
HYATT REGENCY
Puja Special Buffet @ Waterside Cafe
When: October 11-14, noon to 3pm, 7pm to 11pm and 12.30am to 2.30am (midnight buffet)
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On the menu: Enjoy Puja Special lunch and dinner buffets, complete with “unlimited premium spirits”. Dig into Bengali classics like Dhokar Dalna, Narkeli Potoler Dorma and Kosha Mangsho. Also enjoy the exclusive midnight Puja buffet.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,950-plus per person.
Puja Special Set Menu @ Guchhi
When: October 11-14, noon to 3pm and 7pm to 11pm
On the menu: Age-old recipes from the Bengali kitchen, like Bekti Kabiraji, Chingri Maachher Chop, Ilish Paturi and Posto Murgi, served up fresh from Hyatt’s speciality Indian kitchen.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,950-plus per person.
ITC Sonar
Calcutta Cuisine @ Eden Pavilion
When: October 11-13; 12.30pm to 2.45pm and 7pm to 11.45 pm
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On the menu: An extensive buffet which brings together Calcutta savouries like Kathi Roll (veg and non-veg), Mughlai Paratha along with Anglo-Indian and Continental dishes like Prawn Cocktail, Fish ’’ Chips, Steak and Kidney Pie, Vegetable Au Gratin, Baked Macaroni, Chicken a la Kiev, Chicken Stroganoff and Chicken Tetrazzini.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,650-plus (lunch) and Rs 1,950-plus (dinner) per person.
North West Frontier @ Peshawri
When: October 11-13; 12.30pm to 2.45pm and 7pm to 11.45 pm
On the menu: Choose from two platters — the Samudari Khazana, a seafood platter with fresh catch from the Bay of Bengal, and Subz Khazana, a spread of vegetarian kebabs.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,650-plus (veg) and Rs 2,400-plus (non-veg) per person.
@ West View — Bar & Grill
When: October 11-13; 7pm to 11.45 pm
On the menu: Three choices — The Tapas Meal, The Grill Meal and The Mediterranean Meal.
Pocket pinch: Rs 2,400-plus per person.
Swissotel kolkata
neotia vista@ Durbari
When: October 10-15; 12.30pm to 4pm
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On the menu: The Indian buffet includes everything from Murgh Badam Shorba (saffron-flavoured almond and chicken broth) and Mangsher Chop (lamb mince with Bengali spices, crumbed and deep-fried) to Narkel Diye Murgir Kebab (chargrilled chicken marinated in freshly ground coconut), a must-try for kebab lovers.
Meal for two: Rs 2,000-plus (without alcohol) and Rs 2,400-plus (with alcohol).
@ Cafe Swiss
When: October 10-15; 12.30pm to 4pm
On the menu: The buffet spread offers Basanti Pulao, Pabda Jhaal, Kosha Mangsho, Chhanar Chop and more, rounded up with Patishapta and assorted sandesh. A Navami brunch is also in store on October 13.
Pocket pinch: Rs 2,100-plus (without alcohol) and Rs 2,700-plus (with alcohol) for two.
Hotel Hindusthan International
Epar Opar @ Kalash
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When: October 10-14; noon to 4pm and 7pm to 11.30pm
On the menu: The buffet spread combines traditional dishes from East and West Bengal. Pick from Chandpurer Shorisha Ilish, Jessore Narkeli Chingri, Kakra Do-Piyaja, Dhakaiya Murgir Curry, Bikrampurer Kaach Kolar Dum, Hasher Mangsho Bhuna and Bokshi Bazarer Mutton Rezala. Vegetarians can go for dishes like Kalmi Shaak Bhaji, Dal Hindustani and Aloo Potoler Dum among others. The desserts include Jafrani Jurda, Nababi Reshmi Jilapi and Mishti Doi. There is unlimited Tuborg beer to wash it all down.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,449-plus per person.
Global Fiesta @ Mythh
When: October 10-14; noon to 4pm and 7pm to 11.30pm
On the menu: Global flavours like Prawn Joshina, Tai Chin Chicken, Chicken Takrai, Singaporean Crab, Honey Glazed Pork Chops and Roast Chicken with Red Wine Jus. The dessert section is a treasure trove, what with Fresh Fruit Gateaux, Chocolate Grand Truffle Cake, Kahlua Mousse In Glass, Tofu And Lemon Cheesecake, Mascarpone Tiramisu and Kiwi Parfait.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,649-plus per person.
Pictures (except Swissotel and ITC Sonar) by Rashbehari Das and B. Halder
