End 2019 in s tyle with Christmas Celebrations at some of Mumbai’s Top Establishments

It’s the most festive time of the year and to help you celebrate, these top city restaurants are offering a veritable feast of delicious Christmas offerings. 

AER – Bar & Lounge

AER, the glamorous bar & lounge on the rooftop of the Four Seasons Hotel, celebrates its 10^th anniversary this month. On Christmas Eve (December 24), they will host The White Mansion, a magical night of music and cocktails, featuring TBO (The Book of Music). The night will be hosted by Shantanu Gupta and Rahul Kakkad. 

Address: 1/136, 34th Floor, Dr E Moses Road, Worli, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400018. For table reservations, bookings and other enquiries,

please call: +91 77100 33143. 

Operational Hours (for The White Mansion party): 10 pm onwards. 

Bastian

This Bandra restaurant known for its popular Sunday brunches will be offering a Sparkling Christmas Brunch on Christmas Day, from 11 am onwards. On the special Christmas brunch menu will be festive dishes like Ham Pot Pie; Pork Platter; and Croque Madame; cocktails like Christmas and Snow in the Valley; and on the dessert counter, guests can choose from decadent options like Sprinkle Balls; Oreo Donut; and Gingerbread Cookies.

Address: B1, Opposite National College, New Kamal Building, Linking Road, Bandra West, Mumbai – 400050.

For reservations, please call: +91 70450 83714. 

Operational Hours (for Christmas Brunch): 11 am to 4 pm.

Hello Guppy

On Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24 and 25), this all-day noodle bar in BKC will serve a special festive menu. Non-vegetarians will enjoy appetizers like Salt Pepper Calamari; and Marinated Tuna Poke; Salmon, Prawn and Eel Nigiri main courses like Duck Breast Teriyaki; or Honey Mustard Glazed Pork Ribs accompanied by Garlic Fried Rice or Udon Noodle with Mushroom Vegetarians can sample appetizers like Rice Paper Spring Roll; or Cream Cheese and Water chestnut Dumpling; Pickled Pimentos, Avocado, and Smoked Tomato and Cheese Nigiri; and main courses like Roasted Mushrooms; or Tofu Steak and Artichoke accompanied by Garlic Fried Rice or Udon Noodle with Mushroom. All diners can enjoy a trio of desserts – Apple Pie; Plum Cake; and Chocolate Fondant. Each course is paired with drinks: the appetizers are paired with red or white wine sangria or pineapple mint slush; the sushi course is paired with Chenin Blanc white wine or Apple Cinnamon Spritz; the main courses are paired with Sangiovese or Chenin Blanc wine, or blueberry and grape slush; and the desserts are paired with Mulled Wine or Elderflower Blueberry Presse.  The non-vegetarian menu paired with 4 cocktails or mocktails is priced at Rs. 1899 plus taxes per head; the vegetarian menu paired with 4 cocktails or mocktails is priced at Rs. 1699 plus taxes per head. 

Address: C-WING, Bharat Nagar Road, G Block BKC, Bandra (East), Mumbai.

For reservations, please call: +91 2653 4720. 

Operational Hours: 12 noon to 12:30 am 

Masala Library

Massive Restaurants’ progressive Indian restaurant will be serving a decadent, 13-course special menu on Christmas Eve (for dinner) and on Christmas Day (lunch and dinner). The vegetarian tasting menu will serve up snacks like Pea Pearl Puchka; Dahi Kachori Chaat; and Farmer’s Staple 4.0; Mushroom Chai soup; starters like Amaranth-crusted poriyal with goat’s cheese raita; and Bihari daal peetha with sesame crust; mains like Modernist malai paneer with seasonal vegetables; and Umami-crumbed mushroom soufflé with truffle saffron curry. Non-vegetarian starters will include Braised lamb chops with maple and kokum glaze; and Caviar and malai prawns with pink peppercorn; and main dishes like Gongura mam sam curry with Kori roti; and Flambeed shrimps and mussels with bedgi chilli curry. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarian tasting menus will be accompanied by Indian bread, the curry of the day, and Desserts like Malai chop with wood sorrel; and Jalebi caviar. The tasting menus are priced at Rs. 2800 plus taxes per head. 

Address: First International Financial Centre, BKC, Opp. Sofitel Hotel, Bandra (East), Mumbai.

For reservations, please call: +91 84529 00900. 

or reservations, please call: +91 84529 00900. 

Operational Hours: 12 noon to 2:30 pm, 7 pm to 11:30 pm 

Olive Bar & Kitchen, Bandra

On Christmas Day (December 25), this flagship eatery from the Olive Group will serve a traditional and festive Brunch. The menu will feature Whole Roasted Turkey; Suckling Pig; Roast Lamb; and Oven-Roasted Winter Vegetables. Main courses will include Gooey Truffle Mac n Cheese; Fried Chicken on Waffles; and Black Rice Bowl with Vegetable and Chickpea Stew. Festive desserts such as Christmas Pudding; Pavlova; Gingerbread Cookies and Figgy Pudding will also be on offer. A grazing board with dips, cheeses and bread; an eggs station; espetadas; and a sourdough toast menu will round out the offerings. The Christmas Brunch at Olive Bar & Kitchen, Bandra will be priced at Rs. 4000 plus taxes per head, and will also include mulled wine and eggnog, and sparkling cocktails like Strawberry Gin Fizz; Cocoa Frost; and Mistletoe Punch. 

Address: No. 14, Nargis Dutt Rd, Union Park, Khar West, Mumbai.

For reservations, please call: +91 22 4340 8228. 

Operational Hours: 7:30 pm - 1:00 am 

Qualia

Rahul Akerkar’s new restaurant will be serving an unlimited Christmas Day feast, complete with live music on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, from 12:00 pm onwards. The feast will include Salads & Antipasti like Roasted Brussels Sprouts; Cucumber and Chestnut Salad; Grilled Figs; Moroccan Sweet Potato; and Ham and Green Pea Quiche; and Desserts like Christmas Trifle; Buche de Noel; Hot Chocolate and Marshmallows on a Stick; and Eggnog Panacotta. Guests are also welcome to choose one main course, from a special a la carte menu, on which dishes include Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes; Chestnut and Fontal Scarpinocc; and Wood-Roasted Suckling Pig. The brunch is priced at Rs. 6000 inclusive of taxes per head, and also includes unlimited alcohol. 

Address: World Crest, Ground Floor, Lodha, 402, Tulsi Pipe Rd, Mumbai.

For reservations, please call: +91 73045 86862. 

Operational Hours (for Christmas Brunch): 12 noon – 4 pm

TYGR 

The cutting-edge, modern Thai restaurant from the Massive Restaurants group will be serving a special five-course menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Guests can begin with a soup or salad, like Preserved Raw Mango and Avocado Salad; or Tom Yum Soup; followed by a small plate option like Charcoal-Charged Vegetable Bundles; Jaggery Tamarind-Smeared Scorched Lamb; or Crispy Caramelized Prawns with Thai Raw Mango. Guests can then choose any two large plates, from options like Chili Basil Mock Duck; Shroom Quattro; and Diced Chicken Sambal Oelek. The meal is accompanied by staples like Thai Basil Fried Rice and Kanomjin Noodles; and completed with Desserts like Chocolate Fudge Blueberry Ice Cream or Tab Tim Krob. Diners can also choose two special cocktails, house sparkling wine, or mocktails, to wash down their meal. The special menu is priced at Rs. 2500 plus taxes per couple and is available on December 24 and 25 (Christmas Eve and Christmas Day), for both lunch and dinner. 

Address: Level 1, Palladium Mall, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai.

For reservations, please call: +91 91369 21735. 

Operational Hours: 12 noon to 1:00 am