There are good days and there are bad days. But, if there’s one thing that provides as much comfort on either, it has got to be a hearty meal. Whether you’re seeking an avant-garde experience, fancy eating out of the hands of a MasterChef or want to simply satisfy yourself with comfort fare, one thing is certain: it’s a great week to seek refuge in good food.

New menu alert at Mumbai’s Masque Restaurant

As he aptly puts it on Instagram, chef Varun Totlani aims to “reimagine the Indian Thali without borders” for Masque’s spanking new menu. Taking a slight detour from the classics and time-tested recipes, expect a reimagined twist with offerings like a Punjabi sarson saag and fish with crispy scales, Pahari bhutwa with turmeric potato foam, Delhi-meets-Mumbai tandoori crab, Mumbai’s ladi pav and Masquelab black garlic pulav amongst several others. Given how Totlani’s fuses his culinary-esque magic to everything he rustles up, it’s safe to say that patrons are in for luck.

Address: Masque, Unit G3, Shree Laxmi Woollen Mills, Shakti Mills Lane, Off, Dr Elijah Moses Rd, Mahalakshmi, Mumbai

The Lovefools drops a new tasting menu

Bandra’s Lovefools is out with an extensive 17-course tasting menu. Titled Ostrananie, the menu is inspired by ‘the idea of connecting two things which have never come together before’. Made using India’s regional-inspired flavours, homegrown produce and ancient cooking techniques, expect an array of signature dishes such as the Not-so-dum biryani, traditional kheema pav, and kombdi vade on the menu, which eggs you on to press pause on the chaos of city life and savour the charm of slow, countryside living through your taste buds.

Address: Lovefools, C14, 525, Ranwar, Bandra West, Mumbai. For Reservations, WhatsApp on 9820040618.

Saz American Brasserie’s Thanksgiving menu spreads holiday cheer

It’s that time of the year when you’ve got to stop counting the calories. So, nosh on signature Thanksgiving specialities like the non-vegetarian Bianca de canard pizza, Saz turkey rueben sandwich, Spiced Harvest Cake, the Sazilicious cinnarolls and the whole turkey at Saz, which recently announced a week-long celebration. From November 20 to November 25, a specially curated menu awaits, raising a toast to traditional holiday dining.

Address: Saz American Brasserie – Ground Floor, MAKER MAXITY, Jio World Drive, Mumbai, Saz Cafe – NRK House, 1, Senapati Bapat Marg, next to Kamala Mills gate, Lower Parel, Mumbai.
Timings: 12 pm to 11:30 pm, For reservations, contact: +91 99200 56686.

Dig Into Slink & Bardot’s limited edition Koliwada menu

There’s an unsaid lure to fresh seafood. And, the limited edited Koliwada menu is proof.Dig into the local flavours of Koliwada with Slink’s limited-edition menu that boasts cult classics like the rawa-fried Bombay duck, Pineapple ceviche with kokum chilli glaze and the Koli fish thali amongst several others.

Address: Thadani House 329/A Opposite Indian Coast Guard Worli Village, Mumbai,

Available Tuesday to Saturday, Reservation +91 70459 04728.

Gary Mehigan, Matt Preston and George Calombaris are in town

Thanks to Conosh, you can now literally eat out of the hands of iconic trio George Calombaris, Gary Mehigan and Matt Preston! As part of an exclusive culinary collaboration, Conosh—India’s pioneering community for culinary lovers and connoisseurs—brings the essence of MasterChef Australia to Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. From tantalizing pop-up dinners to enlightening workshops, this event promises to be one for the books.

Pop-Up Dinner: Wednesday, 22nd November, 2023
Time: 7:30 pm 
Menu: Same delightful 7-course menu
Venue: Taj Santacruz 
Register here: https://conosh.com/pop-up/a-dinner-to-remember-with-gary-mehigan-matt-preston-george-calombaris-mumbai-pop-up-dinner-nov-22-2023-

Masterclass: Thursday, 23rd November 2023
Time: 10:30 am (4-hour masterclass)
Features: Same as Delhi masterclass
Venue: Taj Santacruz 

The Westin is hosting a north-west frontier cuisine food festival

Celebrated chef Osama Jalali, who’s widely known for his deep understanding of north-west frontier cuisine, is all set to take you on a culinary expedition of sorts, by preserving the timeless flavours of undivided India with his all-new menu at the North-West Frontier Cuisine Food Festival, which features a volley of bestselling dishes made using traditional spices, fragrant herbs and succulent meats from the surrounding regions.

Address: 1 Mg Road, Sector 29, New Delhi, Ncr, Gurugram, Haryana.

Yum Yum Cha has a new outlet in Noida 

The popular pan-Asian restaurant chain opens an all-new outlet in Noida, offering signature specialities like plump dim sums, sushi, sizzling stone bowls, Japanese-style pizzas, and hot pot meals amongst several others. There’s some surprise packed in for dessert lovers, so keep space for some sweet indulgence towards the end of your meal.

Address: 3rd Floor, DLF Mall of India, Sector 18, Noida. Tel: 09810066249.

Goa’s Susegado 2.0 is here

The widely loved island bar is finally back in a revamped avatar. So, if you’ve been thinking of running away to the beaches—Goa precisely, the time is now. Tuck into a wide array of sea lobsters, crab, pomfret, red snapper and much more with craft cocktails (made using locally sourced ingredients) by your side.

Address: St. Regis Goa Resort, Mobor, Cavelossim. Tel: 09175681087

Indian Darbar launches a new menu

MasterChef Gulam Nabi Qureshi and his son chef Husban Nabi Qureshi are looking forward to transporting you back in time, precisely to the royal durbars of India. The menu is inspired by nine distinct Indian empires—Rajputana, Bengali, Peshawari, Kashmiri, Patiala, Hyderabadi, Gupta, Awadhi and Delhi cuisine—all of which are known for their time-tested cooking techniques and recipes passed down through generations. The legacy of the Qureshi dates back to 1870 when Abdul Munne Qureshi served as the royal Khansama for the Nawabs of Lucknow.

Address: Indian Durbar, Conrad Bengaluru, 25/3, Kensington Rd, Halasuru, Karnataka.