Mrs. Magpie Bistro

 

After the very popular nestling off Vivekananda Park, Mrs. Magpie flew down to Chambers Mall, opposite Gitanjali Stadium in Kasba, in February. The result was Mrs. Magpie Bistro, a quaint old-Calcutta setting. You enter through a stained glass door and sit yourself down on wooden chairs. Food-wise, Magpie signatures like cupcakes and savoury products feature in the cafe. The deal is — now you can do a sit-down lunch and dinner too. Think Chicken Stuffed Zucchini, Moroccan Chicken Stew with Couscous and more... yum! 

 

The wise owl steakhouse

The steakhouse that opened in June on Purna Das Road is a meat lover’s haven, especially during winter. What makes this place popular? Open-air, specially-curated music and of course steaks of all sorts! Beef, pork, fish and even cottage cheese...you can have any of that rare, medium or well-done.

 

 

 

 

 

Jaisalmer 

 

 

This 200-seater restaurant in Salt Lake (Sector V) is a destination for kebabs and all things Mughlai. Colourful interiors, spacious seating and a large buffet spread that includes a live tawa and grills. If you like your privacy, step into one of the three private dining areas to devour chef Sabir’s Tawa Macchhi and Adrak ke Panje.  Opened in January.

 

 

 

Cinnabon and Auntie Anne’s

 

 

Cinnabon and Auntie Anne’s — the US-based chains of “the world’s most popular” cinnamon rolls and pretzels — landed on the third floor of Acropolis mall in October, next to the Cinepolis multiplex. Grab a bite of the warm and gooey cinnamon roll or try the soft, golden-brown pretzels with an assortment of dips.

 

 

 

The Mango Tree

This restaurant near Jubilee Park in the Golf Garden area is a cosy family haunt if you’re looking for Continental and Oriental food. There are choices in seafood as well, such as Pan-fried Octopus. What’s more, the two-storeyed place, that opened in February,  can be hired for private parties and can house about 50 people.

 

 

The Pirates Deck

This restaurant on Sarat Bose Road (opposite  Paddapukur lake) is where you can play darts (skull-themed ones too!), smoke hookah or watch videos and matches on the 107-inch projector screen. There’s endless choice on the vegetarian menu and plenty of chocolate desserts.Opened in May.