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FRIDAY 17 AUGUST 2012 WHAT’S HOT, THE TIMES OF INDIA

11WINE & DINE

What: Hometown Café with itsthree outlets, Oberoi Cambers, 1,Off Andheri Link Road, Andheri(W); near Juhu Beach, Opp.Ramada Plaza Hotel, Juhu TaraRoad, Juhu and 155, Water fieldRoad, Bandra (W) is one of thenew restaurantbrands of therenownedrestaurant chain,China GateRestaurants Pvt. Ltd.Features: A fusion of an Europeanambiance and Malaysian fare, thiscafé is a cosy restaurant that doublesup as a contemporary coffee shop.Hometown Café is fashioned withbeautiful paintings and unusual lampsand evokes images of a vintageabode, with an atmosphere suited forall moods, occasions and tastes.Cuisines: Enjoy an elaborate menuinspired by South-East Asian cuisinestypically those from Malaysia, Thailandand Singapore, and also selectEuropean dishes. Specialties arePrawn and Chicken Siew Mai, Prawn

Mee, Nasi Lemak and Fillet-O-Hometown. SinceHometown Also at this daydining café, you can grabcoffees, exotic beveragesand delicious baked treats.

There’s Soya Milk with Jelly, WhiteCoffee with Jelly, Fresh Lemon HoneyIce and more. Also cocktails like PeachBreeze, Midnight Kiss and FlyingGrasshopper. Timings: Noon to 1 am.Happy Hours: From noon to midnight(Monday to Thursday on select bever-ages). Also, a 30 per cent discount onfood (4 pm to 7 pm, Monday toThursday), conditions apply.For reservations call:022-4258 7000/91676 66722(Andheri)/022-2611 2211/91676 66770 (Juhu)/022-4263 6000(Bandra)

Food and More @Hometown Café, Andheri (W),Juhu and Bandra (W)

To feature here, please call 90229 92477 or send an email to bombay@timescity.com

What and Where: Prettislim that islocated in Bandra, Andheri, Kandivali,launches U-Lipo which is a non-surgi-cal treatment that’s a unique combina-tion of ultrasound lipolysis and NARF.

Massages/tech-niques: The U-Lipo method is aunique bodyshaping and fig-ure correctiontreatment for get-ting flat tummy,shapely thighs,toned butt, armsand sides.Normally, a clientmay lose upto 10cms in just a sin-gle session of U-Lipo. All oneneeds is aboutsix to eight ses-sions which arerecommended forgood results.

The Perks: A once in 10 days treat-ment with no surgery, no pain, no sideeffects and no heavy exercises. This

treatment is done by qualified doctors.Prettislim Clinic is equipped with thelatest FDA and CE approved technolo-gy and also a team of qualified profes-sionals including doctors, physiothera-

pists, dietitians and clinical psycholo-gists.

Special Offer: Enjoy a 50 per cent offas an inaugural offer.

Contact: 022-2641 6611 (Bandra)/022-2635 6611 (Andheri)/022-2967 6611 (Kandivali)/ 99200 12158

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TheU-Lipo method

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New Menu @ Alfredo’s,Andheri (W)

Relishdelectablemeals atAlfredo’s withstuffedmush-roomor butter-garlic

prawns. A range of coffees throughout theday, for mains enjoy black pepper chickenand for cheese lovers, there are options ofspecial pizzas. Special Offer: Buy one getone free on domestic beverages, 25 percent off on imported ones. Happy Hoursavailable between 12 pm to 7 pm. Price: A meal for two is ` 1200. Where: Alfredo’s,Near Fame Adlabs, New Link Road, Andheri(W) Call: 022-6561 4468/ 69 and 022-6669 6669 (home delivery)

New Menu @ Mumbai Box,Malad (W)

At Mumbai Box there’s a newly launchedfood bar with a chill zone with a desi tadkaadded to firangi dishes (Continental,Mexican and more). They welcome gueststo suggest dishes. Mumbai Box also has abar where the guests can customise theirown mocktail and cocktails. There’s offer aone+one on beverages.Where: Mumbai Box, Adjacent to MumbaiTawa, Next to Bhoomi Classic, Link Road,Malad (W)Call: 022- 2874 0999/ 2879 0999

New Menu @ Oven Fresh,Dadar (W)

Try the hottest soup at Ovenfreshwhich is the chilled RaspberrySoup and give your taste buds awhole new experience. Each bowlof this delicious, rich deep red,chilled raspberry soup is madeout of pulp which is extracted outof 140 gms of the finest selectionof raspberry.Where: Ovenfresh, Dadar (W) Call: 022-6760 0000

RESTAURANT WATCH WELLNESS

Grand Buffet @ GoaPortuguesa Restobar,AndheriEnjoy a buffet that featuresveg, non-veg and seafooddishes, there’s a live appamcounter and live music,cooking and a free beverage.Also, the Shravan FoodFestival is till Aug 31. Deals:Free buffet on a group often. 50 per cent off on lunch.25 per cent off on dinner.Price: Grand Lunch Buffetfor ` 499*(Mon to Sat) and afree beverage. Grand dinner(Mon to Sun), Sunday LunchBuffet for ` 599*. ShravanThali for ` 349*(lunch) and ` 399*(dinner).Where: Goa PortuguesaRestobar, Near AmbaniHospital, Andheri (W)Call: 022-2631 3222/777/91670 96460

Fish Delights @ Oh! Calcutta outletsThe Hilsa Festival at Oh! Calcutta strikes up rare combinations; enjoydelicious Hilsa with each recipe which is bound to be distinct fromthe other. There’s Kamalar Ilish with chilli orange sauce, KumroPatadiye Aam Acharer Ilish, Ilisher Polao, classics from a Bengalifeast like Ilish Bhaja or Crisp Fried Hilsa, IlisherJhol, Shorshe Illishand more. Enjoy the finest fish only as it deserves to be. Where: Oh!Calcutta outlets at Tardeo and Andheri (W) Call: 022-2353 9114/2353 3115 (Tardeo)/ 022-2636 4975/93204 78301 (Andheri)

Biryani Fest, Lotus BlossomThis Eid, enjoy Soya biryani, Paneer Biryani,Egg Biryani, Chicken Biryani, Mutton Biryani,Mixed Vegetable Biryani, Kathal Ki Biryani andother types of Biriyani.

Eid Special, Ankur, FortEnjoy specials and indulge in MurghHyderabadi, Chicken Lazeez, Murg Methi, KadaiMurg, Murgh Kofta, Chicken Kolhapuri, MurgPatiala, Chicken Kundapur, Kerela Chicken,Chicken Tikka Masala among others.

Brazilian Coffee Festival, Bru WorldCafé OutletsIndulge in scrumptious coffee delights likeCafezinho, Spicy Brazilian Steamer, BrazilCaramel-Cinnamon Deleite, Brazil Toffee-Nutand Exclusivo Crème De Café and more.

Eid Special, Aroma Garden, MazgaonThere are many sumptious dishes to relish thisEid including Dabba Gosht, Mutton Kadhai,Mutton Rara, Tangdi Chicken, ChickenKalimirch, Seekh Kebab amongst more.

Parsi New Year Special,InterContinental Marine DriveRelish a brunch this Paris New Year with disheslike Sea food Corn Chowder, Sea water FishCakes with remoulade dip, Minute Steak withsesame Soya, Mushroom and grilled exoticvegetables Brushetta and more.

Eid Celebrations, Saptami,Andheri (E)The menu this Eid consists of veg and non-vegkebabs and traditional dishes like MurgZaitooni Kebab, Gosht Hyderabadi Biryani, DumKa Murg Hara Masala. Also, desserts like Sheerkurma, Khubani ka meetha and more.

New Lunch Menu, Shiro, PandurangBudhkar MargThere’s an array of striking delicaciescomprising of Asparagus dumpling, VegetableBulgogi Dumpling, Steamed Chicken andShitake Mushrooms, Hong Kong Chicken bao,Shitake Mushroom, Spicy tuna mayo sushi,Kappa maki and much more.

DESSERT SHOPS AND BAKERIESI’m in sweet heaven. Firstly, becauseI’m in Bangalore for my book, AVegetarian in Paris, launched bymulti-talented industrialist VikramKirloskar, who also cooked for theoccasion! And equally sweet are theseries of sweet-tastings I’ve beenconducting for the three volumes ofThe Times Food Guides 2013,Mumbai. Todays food tasting isfocused on dessert shops and bak-eries. Here are some of the best whoparticipated in our tasting session...

Country of OriginHow about luscious desserts in a glassjar? These and more make us “COO”with delight as the dapper and affableKiran Salaskar has us eating out of hishands. Must ask for his innovative jardesserts — lush red velvet, layeredcaramel and cream, cookie dough andintense haute chocolat and hazelnutGianduja (between ` 650 to ` 850).Ever had a baked cheesecake in a cup?Try this one. His fine gourmet food bou-tiques (Napean Sea Road and Juhu)not only sells all kinds of brownies,desserts, custom-made cakes but also

premium private label products (fromcoffees to truffle oils) from all corners ofthe globe (therefore the name).

Napean Sea Road, 2364 2221.Sun-n-sand Hotel, Shop Number 139Juhu Beach, 2624 4422

DebailleulTalk of perfection. When the worldcapital of chocolate, Brussels (mymecca), sets up its luxury dessertoutlet in Mumbai, it even flies ingateaux and tarts that are then spe-

cially defrosted in Mumbai; with over100 product lines, hand-crafted pas-tries, luxury chocolates, chocolatebeverages and sorbets, too. Theirspecialties include the Voltaire andGalloway gateux, and the truffle, pra-line and ganache chocolates. A musttry is the sinful tart chocolat noir.Flavours that touch gastronomiqueheights and prices to match here.Karen D’souza (trained by Michelinstar chef Yves Mattagne), take a bow.

EmcaSadan, Ground Floor, Near

Siddhivinayak Temple, Prabhadevi,+91 22 6615 4917+91 96194 87395Hours Daily: 11 am – 10.30 pm

i2cookHomemade fresh and seasonalGranola packs for you? Ask for thehealthy nut bar options — (fig or apri-cot) rich with flax seed androlled oats. It’s 100 percent vegan and preserva-tive free, and can be storedfor up to three monthswithout refrigeration.Peanut butter lover? Askfor the organic peanut witha dash of cinnamon option!Organic mustard madefrom black and yellowcombined with soya oil, too! All thisthanks to Megha Deokule, also knownfor her educative blogging on foodand cooking classes.

+91 98338 10711itoocook@gmail.com

Gaylord BakeshopEvergreen and rocking, that’s Gaylordfor you. On Churchgate’s restaurantstreet for over six decades now, it was‘Maison Vienna’ during the days of theBritish, till it was bought over by the

current owners, PL Lamba and ANMalhotra. Today’s focus is on thesmall, cozy bakery by the plant-filledpatio. Chocolate truffle, pineapplecake and German oreo cake are thesignature desserts. As are the choco-lat éclair and the chocolate doughnuts(` 35 each). Noel D’Souza overseasboth the restaurant and the bakeshop.

Pop into the small glas-sed-off bakery and pickup breads, croissants,brownies, puffs, maca-roons, sweets andsavories (very affordablypriced) and, the best partis that you can sit in theopen through the day andmunch on your food.

Mayfair building, V.N Road,Churchgate, 2282 12599:30 am – 7 pm

FOODLINEThanks for your fabulous Twitter, FBand email feedback on eateries,caterers, dessert makers and more.Space constrains me from printing allthe fabulous details. Mail(rashmiudaysingh2012@gmail.com,fb, twitter @rashmiudaysingh) or sms(77380 22873) to be listed here andwatch this space next week. Also

watch for my #foodie tip on twitter.� Prachi Joshi recommends a) RaceView at Mahalaxmi, opposite the RaceCourse, near Essar House for bombilfry, jeera soda, VFM non-veg menu. b)Prakash at Dadar, Gokhale Road fortheir sabudana vada, thalipeeth thickpiyush. c) Ram Ashray in Matunga forgreat idlis and upma. Superlativecoconut chutney and kaapi!� @ShaaqT recommends a) AyyappaIdli Stall, Mathams in Matunga fordense mass of soft idlis, pineapplesheera and medu vadas. b) Satkar,Goregaon East, for its excellentMalvani cuisine.� Goodeezgalore at Mazgaon intro-duces new cakes and desserts.Ph: 98213 00327� For Punjabi lunch and dinner dab-bas contact Neeta Kathuria.Ph: 90046 62447� Dr Shraddha recommends ReenaCooking Classes for cakes, desserts,breads. Ph: 93230 09877, 2869 4542� Kairvi Mehta from Choco Kisses sup-plies hand-made chocolates, chees-ecakes to photo cakes, 3-d cakes et al.Festive hampers etc Ph: 98200 29065.

QUERIESVinayak Panshikar wants to know whatSalmon is known as in Mumbai.

Rashmi Uday Singh

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(Left to Right) Megha Deokule of i2cook, Robert Quadros of Gaylord,Ashish & Meenal of Debailleul and Kiran Salsakar of County of Origin

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