Move aside, tricks! This Halloween we are looking for the treats. For this October 31, Kolkata restaurants have got some spook-tacular treats for you to try out. From artisanal cocktails to gourmet dishes and desserts, the city’s eateries are welcoming the Halloween spirit with food and drinks that will give you the creeps and flavours of the season.
A crunchy ‘finger’ food Thing
Crunchy Paneer Fingers
Where: Moti Mahal Delux, 24 Park Street, Park Centre Building, Celica Park 6th floor
While their special dishes like Kasundi Broccoli, Kabuli Soya Chaap, Amritsari Fish Tikka, Murgh Gilafi Seekh Kebab and Mutton Burra will be available, the eatery is getting into the Halloween spirit with a special dish of Crunchy Paneer Fingers. The scary-looking, finger-shaped crispy starter will remind you very much of Thing from The Addams Family. They can be washed down with cocktails like Caprioska, Cuba Libre and Screw Driver.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,400+ without alcohol and Rs 2,000+ with alcohol for two
A ‘spooktail’ goblet
Ghostly Goblet
Where: LMNO_Q, Level 12, Celica Park, 24 Park Street, Mother Teresa Sarani
Indulge in a range of spooky cocktails or ‘spooktails’ like the Ghostly Goblet and Petrifying Potion at this trendy Park Street restobar. Pair these special drinks with their signature dishes, including Korean Tofu Chilli Kulchettes, Kutti Laal Mirch Paneer Tikka, Beetroot and Roast Walnut Lollies, Chicken Tikka Sushi, Colonial Fish and Chips, Grilled Bhetki, and more.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,200+ for two without alcohol
Casper in a glass
Boo Brew
Where: Café Buddy’s Espresso, P-461, Southern Ave, Golpark, Hemanta Mukherjee Sarani, Hindustan Park
To celebrate the Halloween festivities, skilled baristas will craft delightful experiments with their aromatic blends. The Boo Brew at the Southern Avenue cafe is the flavours of Fall that categorise Halooween, in a glass. Their Pumpkin Spiced Iced Macchiato comes with two adorable decorative marshmallows that might oddly remind you of Casper or the Ghostly Trio who tormented the friendly ghost. Pair the seasonal drink with an array of bites, including Falafel Salad, Corn & Spinach Tart, Onion Rings, Veggie Korean Ramen, Panko Fried Fish, Enchiladas, and Chicken Roulade with Mushroom Sauce.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1 800+ for two
A drink for the undead
The Conjuring
Where: Motor Works and Brewing Company, 1st Floor, Street Number 17, EN Block, Sector V, Bidhannagar
This brewpub on Sector V has surely taken Halloween seriously. On cocktails, they have The Conjuring, which is a brandy cocktail that has some apple juice, honey, lime, and a mix of spices along with a skeleton hand for garnish. There is also the tequila-based Killer Clowns, which is topped with lime juice, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and grenadine, plus an egg white. For munchies, the venue is offering Tongue Tingling Crispies, Bazooka Platter, Jazzy Cheese and Chilli Garlic Loaf, Thai Corn Fritters, Scott Yard Fish and Chips, and Belgian Beer Grilled Prawns.
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,800+ without alcohol, and Rs 3,000+ with alcohol
Eerie chocolate treats
Where: Choccywocky, 60A, Alipore Rd, Mangalam, Alipore
How often do you get to smash open a treat for some more treats? Well, the Eerie Chocolate Pinata lets you do exactly that. Once you break the chocolate dome, that’s moulded to look like a good ol’ Jack-o’-lantern you get access to more sweet treats like brownie bites, gems, sprinklers, jelly beans, chocolates, mini cupcakes and more. Smash baby smash!
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,250 for 1lb
Let them eat cake
Almond Orange Bundt Cake
Where: Paprika Gourmet, First floor, Surbhi Building, 8/1/2, Sir UN Brahmachari Sarani, Elgin
For this year’s Halloween, gourmet catering Paprika Gourmet has introduced a new Almond Orange Bundt Cake which is a sinful treat with the nuttiness of almonds and citrusy notes. It is topped with a glaze and orange slices, and perfectly celebrating the colours of Halloween
Pocket pinch: Rs 600
Creepy, crawly and delicious
Where: Homely Zest, 6/C, Middleton St, Kankaria Estates, Elgin
Cloud kitchen Home Zest has mixed art, Halloween and food in their Halloween-special dishes. While the Stuffed Peppers are carved like pumpkins, the Zucchini Cheese Fondue is served in a whole carved pumpkin. Their Spider Bread and Drip is a breads-and-dip platter that is arranged to form a giant spider on on your
Pocket pinch: Rs 1,200+ for two (Call/Whatsapp +91 6290795523 or order via Swiggy Genie)
Flavours of fall
Where: Biggies Burger, all Kolkata outlets
Considered a house specialty, this Halloween Shake is a healthy yet delicious drink to try this Halloween. The pumpkin-seed and squash spiced milkshake is flavoured with cardamom and cinnamon. It’s all the flavours of autumn in a glass
Pocket pinch: Rs 189
