What: Poila Baisakh Special Menu
Where: We.Desi, Camac Street
When: April 14 to 16, noon to 3pm
Highlights: Chingri Narkel Soup, Dim Bhajar Salad, Chicken Chop, Maachh Fry, Mochar Galouti, Kasundi Paneer Tikka, Doi Maachh, Sutanutir Murgir Jhol, Kosha Mangsho, Gobindopurer Dalna, Chhanar Dalna, Kumror Chhakka, Enchor Moong Kalia), Karaisutir Polao, Dhonepatar Paratha, Rosogolla, Pantua, Sankha Sandesh.
Pocket pinch: Rs 649-plus.
What: Nobo Borsho Mahabhoj
Where: Kewpie’s
When: April 14 to 16, 12.30pm to 4.30pm, 7.30pm to 10.30pm
Highlights: Four Thalas or set meal platters on offer. The Sadharon Thala will have Gobindibhog bhaat with ghee or Bangla Polao, Phulko Luchi or Kochuri, Shukto or Alur Dom, Dal and Bhaja of the day, and a choice of desserts. In addition to the dishes in the Sadharon Thala, the Nobo Borsho Thala will have a choice of one dish from the vegetarian a la carte menu and a choice of two dishes from the non-vegetarian a la carte menu, Chutney and Papor, choice of dessert and paan. The Mahabhoj Niramish Thala will have a choice of three dishes from the vegetarian a la carte menu, and desserts. The Mahabhoj Amish Thala will have a choice of three dishes from the non-veg a la carte menu.
Pocket pinch: Rs 700 for Niramish Thala, Rs 1,050 for Amish Thala, Rs 850 for Nobo Borsho Thala, and Rs 450 for Sadharon Thala.
What: Borshoboron
Where: Sonar Tori, Raichak on Ganges
When: April 14 to 16, 1pm to 3.30pm
Highlights: Choose from Epar Bangla or Opar Bangla platter, veg or non-veg. The Epar Bangla veg menu boasts of Enchorer Dalna, Mochar Ghonto and the non-veg menu stars are Chingri Malai Curry and Sonar Tori Kosha Mangsho. The Opar Bangla highlights are Chhanar Mohima and Kochur Loti Chhola Diye (for veg) and Daab Chingri and Murgir Jhol Kancha Lonka Diye (for non-veg).
Pocket pinch: Rs 799-plus for vegetarian and Rs 999-plus for non-vegetarian, per person.
What: Poila Baisakh Special Buffet
Where: Maharaja Bar & Restaurant, 55 Chowringhee
When: April 14 to 16, 12.30pm to 3.30pm, 7.30pm to 11pm
Highlights: Mochar Chop, Phulko Luchi, Narkel O Kismis Diye Chholar Dal, Kashmiri Aloodum, Jhuri Aloo Bhaja, Chhanar Kalia, Dhokar Dalna, Bhetki Macher Paturi, Kosha Mutton, Chingrir Cutlet, Mishti Doi, Komola Bhog.
Pocket pinch: Rs 650-plus per person.
What: Poila Baisakh platters
Where: Yauatcha, Quest mall
When: Till April 16, noon to 11pm
Highlights: The non-veg platter consists of Scallop Shui Mai, Baked Chicken Puff, Chinese Chive Dumpling and Crispy Duck Roll. The vegetarian platter offers Baked Vegetarian Puff, Fried Turnip Cake, Crispy Asparagus Pumpkin and Corn Roll and Vegetable Chive Dumpling.
Pocket pinch: Rs 425-plus (veg) and Rs 525-plus (non-veg).
What: Poila Baisakh Buffet
Where: Afraa, City Centre Salt Lake
When: April 15, 12.30pm to 4pm
Highlights: Sri Foler Sarbat, Loitta Jhuri Phuchka, Chhanar Mohima, Pora Posto Bata, Tel Koi, Prasadi Mangsho, Radhuni Pagol Er Bhaat, Dhakai Parota, Bel Ful Rosogolla and Sorbhaja Tiramisu.
Pocket pinch: Rs 999-plus per head
What: Bhuri Bhoj
Where: OM I, Vedic Village Spa Resort
When: April 15, noon to 4pm
Highlights: More than 50 dishes including Mangshor Chop, Posto Kanchalonka Bata, Beguner Bhorta, Bhaja Masala Aloo Dum, Shorshe Bhetki, Lebu Pabda, Chingrir Malaikari, Kosha Mangsho and Dhakai Morog Pulao.
Pocket pinch: Rs 999-plus per person.
What: Poila Baisakh platter
Where: Jaisalmer, Sector V, Salt Lake
When: April 15 and 16, noon to 3pm and 7pm to 10.30pm
Highlights: A buffet with dishes like Mochar Chop, Peyaj Postor Bora, Kodoli Pushpo Ghanto, Potoler Dolma, Pulao Rajnandini, Luchi, Chingrir Chittasukh, Kanchalonka Murgi and Morich Mangsher Milmish. End your meal with Payesh and Nolen Gurer Sandesh.
Pocket pinch: Rs 800-plus per person.
What: Hil Ching Festival
Where: Bohemian, 32/4 Old Ballygunge First Lane
When: April 14 onwards, 12.30pm to 4pm, 7pm to 11pm
Highlights: Great favourites of the Bengal palate — ilish and chingri — cooked the Bohemian way for a delicious start to the Bengali New Year. The special a la carte menu has dishes like Ilish Maachh with Fresh Fenugreek, Darjeeling Tea Smoked Hilsa with Lemon Soup, Hilsa with Pickled Jackfruit, Hilsa with Cucumber and Chillies, and Hilsa with Orange and Cinnamon. The hilsa is boneless in every dish. Each dish also has a prawn variation, made with regular or jumbo varieties.
Pocket pinch: Rs 629-plus per hilsa dish.
Rs 529-plus to Rs 579-plus per prawn dish.
What: Poila Baisakh Fiesta
Where: Bhoomi, Vedic Village Spa Resort
When: April 14 to 16, 12.30pm to 3.30pm and 7pm to 10.30pm
Highlights: Topshe Fry, Dimer Devil, Koraishutir Chop, Goina Borir Shukto, Shorshe Bhetki, Jalchupi Chingri, Purbhora Potoler Malai Curry, Radhaballavi, Mishti Doi and more.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,500-plus (non-veg) and Rs 1,300-plus (veg) per person.
What: Poila Baisakh Special menu
Where: Rollick (India’s Hobby Centre, City Centre Salt Lake, 86K Manoharpukur Road)
When: April 14 to 16, noon to midnight
Highlights: Kucho Goja Sundae, Mango Mania Sundae, Choco Lava Sundae.
Pocket pinch: Begins at Rs 150.
What: Poila Baisakh Buffet
Where: Club Verde Vista
When: April 15, 12.30pm to 3pm
Highlights: Gandhoraj Lemolade Shots, Ghugni Mangsho over Saboor Papad, Kumro Phuler Bora, Bok Phuler Bora, Kalo Jeera Shukto, Mochar Ghonto, Murgi Posto, Holud Piyaj ar Kacha Lonka Diye Kucho Chingri, Aloo Dhonepata Diye Mangsho, Pantua, Mishti Doi and Aamer Ice Cream.
Pocket pinch: Rs 550-plus per head.
What: Poila Baisakh Buffet
Where: Club Eco Vista
When: April 15, 12.30pm to 3pm
Highlights: Tormuj Golmorich Sorbot, Aloo Kabli, Murgi Kosha, Morich Mangsher Milmish and Thakurbarir Pulao.
Pocket pinch: Rs 499-plus per head.
What: Poila Baisakh Special menu
Where: Mama Mia! (New Alipore, Ballygunge, City Centre Salt Lake, City Centre New Town, Diamond Plaza)
When: 11am to 12.30am
Highlights: Alphonso Mango Magic, Fresh Alphonso Mango Sorbet, Aam Porar Sorbet, Sugar Free Mango Sorbet, Mango Gelato Cake, Pink Guava Gelato.
Pocket pinch: Begins at Rs 49-plus.
What: Thakurbarir Bhoj
Where: K-19, Park Plaza
When: April 14 to 16, 12.30pm to 3pm and 7.30pm to 11pm
Highlights: A tribute to the Jorasanko Thakurbari feast, the menu offers the bard’s favourite dishes like Goalondo Chicken Curry, Mutton Dak Bungalow, Maachher Patishapta and Mochar Chop.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,149 for lunch and Rs 1,249 for dinner.
What: Poila Baisakh menu
Where: Chowman, all dine-in outlets
When: April 14 to 16, lunch and dinner
Highlights: Honey-glazed Barbecue Spare Ribs, Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Egg White Fried Rice with General Tao’s Chicken, Butter Garlic Fish, Sesame Prawn Balls and Lemon Grass Fried Rice with Roasted Pork Belly in Ginger Wine. Special discounts await guests coming in a group of six or more.
Pocket pinch: Rs 800-plus for two.
