Chefs show off Mexican dishes at Eden Pavilion; (below) actress Reshmi Bhattacharya at the launch of Jewel Co at Vaibhav Plaza. Pictures by Rashbehari Das

What: Launch of Jewel Co store at Vaibhav Plaza.

Where: 4, Lee Road on the first floor, shop number 125.

When: Thursday morning.

Take a look: After a successful stint at Hotel Hindusthan International, Jewel Co has opened its second showroom, giving jewellery lovers in Calcutta a new destination to hop over to.

The showroom displays a wide array of jewellery ? neckpieces, danglers, ear studs and bracelets ? that can be accessorised with Westerns as well as traditional wear.

Diamonds, rubies, emeralds, blue sapphire and a host of semi-precious stones have been set in gold and white gold to form designs that are a fine mesh of floral and abstract patterns.

Dew-shaped stones embedded in a spiral crust or thick chains accentuated with ornate pendants with matching earrings are some of the eye-catching pieces on show. Long stone-crusted danglers and ear studs reveal a fusion of traditional and contemporary motifs.

A collection of dainty rings is also on offer, the most arresting designs being broad bands with flower and pyramid-shaped motifs.

Those with a penchant for linear patterns can opt for simple pieces embedded with small stones.

The store has plans of opening up a few more outlets in the next two years.

Pocket pinch: Prices start from Rs 10,000.

Voiceover: “This is an effort to make ourselves easily available to our customers. Our designs are not copies of catalogues and will appeal to women of all age groups,” assures proprietor Pratap Lodha.

Go Mexican

What: Cajuns & Creole & Mexican Festival.

Where: Eden Pavilion, the coffee shop at ITC Sonar Bangla Sheraton & Towers.

When: Till March 12.

On the menu: The 10-day festival offers the choicest Cajun, Creole and Mexican delicacies cooked up by executive chef Ramesh Javvaji.

The menu for the sumptuous buffet spread changes daily, with an assortment of vegetarian and non-vegetarian items.

The starters and salads section includes Spicy Potato Wedges with Salsa, Pop Corn Shrimps, Mexi Fries-Tomato ? all accompanied with interesting dips.

For soups, one can pick from New Orleans Gumbo Creole, Cajun Pepper Pot, Black Bean, Creole Jardiniere or Creole Onion.

There’s Smoke House Quasedilla, Chicken or Sour Cream Enchilladoes, Chimichangas, Creole Braised Bhetki with Peppers to choose from. Breads include Cajun Spiced Black Peppered Rolls, Oregano and Mint Rolls and Sun-dried Tomato and Jalapeno Loaf.

Among rice options one can go for Corn and Pimento Rice or Pepper and Ginger Rice with Creole Sauce. Round it off on a sweet note with Chocolate Fudge Brownies, California Carrot Mousse or Kahlua Mousse.

The buffet spread is available only for dinner.

Pocket pinch: The meal comes for Rs 650, plus taxes.

Voiceover: “Calcuttans appreciate good food and are always on the lookout for newer varieties, hence a festival like this. The spread is authentic, but made suitable for the city palate,” says chef Javvaji.