(From top) Models sample the fare at Red Chilly; delicacies on display at Munna’s Fast Food; a dish at Hard Rock. Pictures by Rashbehari Das and Sanjoy Chattopadhyaya

What: Opening of Munna’s Fast Food — On Time Meal.

The self-service section offers chaats of all varieties — Gujarati Tava Chaat, Benarasi Stuffed Aloo Chaat and more. Sample the speciality grilled kebabs, beside pizzas, pastas, pancakes, burgers and sandwiches and thali meals. On offer in the same section are sorbets and ice-creams.

The menu is a merry mix from almost every cuisine — Mughlai, Punjabi, South Indian, Gujarati, Thai, Mexican, Italian, Lebanese and Continental. Packed lunches can be delivered to the office crowd in the area.

While the first floor boasts a 150-seater restaurant, the basement has a banquet with a capacity for 250 people. The reversible panelled walls, LCD projector screen and the lighting arrangement can be adjusted according to the mood of the event — whether it’s a business meet or a disco night.

The sweets parlour adjoining the restaurant offers speciality items like Malai Pista Gilori, Badam Rawa Saffron Phool, Badam Rawa Halwa Cake, Gur Sitabhog Cake and Fruit-Pulp Jalebis, along with the regular Rasgulla, Rasmalai and Gulab Jamun.

Sound spread

What : Launch of Hard Rock, a multi-cuisine restaurant.

Where : Pabitra Mega Mall, Kabordanga More, Ram Chandrapur in Thakurpukur.

When : September 22.

Take a look : Cream walls and bright lights make up the decor, while the menu consists of the Indian, Chinese and Continental staple.The restaurant was inaugurated by actor Chiranjeet Charaborty and singer Rupankar on Mahalaya.
The menu boasts a mix of three cuisines, with Chilli Chicken, Sweet And Sour Prawn, Murgh Tikka Makhani, Gosht Dopiyaza, Navratan Korma, Jhinga Kofta…

Pocket pinch : Prices start from Rs 35 for a soup and go up to Rs 85 for the prawn dishes. Biryani is priced at Rs 60.

Voiceover : “Fringe areas like Thakurpukur are developing fast, but there are few places where local residents can go to. Our aim was to plug that gap. Along with providing good food and liquor at reasonable prices, we also aim to provide good music to our patrons. At Hard Rock, the focus will be on Bangla rock and band music,” said one of the proprietors.

Just chill

What: Opening of Red Chilly, a multi-cuisine restaurant.

Where: 41 Hem Chandra Naskar Road, Beleghata.

When : September 27.

Take a look : Last year on Panchami, the husband-wife duo of Roopnath and Preeti Paul opened a small snacks bar at the same address. The response was so good that this year the couple expanded it into an air-conditioned restaurant. The cosy two-storeyed food stop with a big glass window on one side of the first floor and bright table linen, provides a hangout option for family and friends.
The chef recommends Kati Kebab, Sliced Fried Chicken Dipped in Chinese Sauce with Spring Onions, Macaroni Chaat, Pineapple Strawberry Shake.

Pocket pinch : A meal for two costs Rs 300 (approx).

Voiceover : “I had always dreamt of opening a restaurant and my husband has been extremely supportive. The opening of Red Chilly is a dream come true for us,” said Preeti. “I love cooking. In fact, many of the preparations served here are my recipes,” she smiled.