Grand Market Pavilion presents "Memories of Childhood Cuisine" at the Goan Escape – An Ode to Goan Comfort and Culture

The promotion Goan Escape at Grand Market Pavilion, the three-meal buffet restaurant at ITC Royal Bengal, is inspired by Chef Abhijit Naik’s 'Memories of Childhood Cuisine'. This special promotion from 22nd to 27th May, 2024, part of the dinner buffet captures the essence of comfort, warmth, and familial love intrinsic to Goan culture. Known for its stunning coastline, lush greenery, scenic waterfalls, and tranquil backwaters, Goa is a gem often called the "Pearl of the East." This rich cultural heritage combines Indian and Portuguese influences, featuring ancient temples, colonial-era churches, and quaint Portuguese-style villages. Goan cuisine is incredibly rich and diverse, blending flavours from Hindu, Muslim, Portuguese, and African recipes. It offers a wide variety of dishes to cater to different tastes and preferences.

The promotional menu at the Grand Market Pavilion evokes nostalgic flavours, bringing back cherished memories linked to family recipes passed down through generations. Signature dishes include: Grandmother’s Homemade Pickles, Chicken Xacuti, Goan Fish Curry with Raw Mango and Red Rice, Pineapple Saasav and Potoleo with Serradura (Portuguese dessert which means saw dust. It is a layered dessert of whip cream and crumbled sunfeast marie biscuit). These dishes are designed to evoke festive and heart-warming memories of family gatherings and celebrations. Everyday simple dishes, such as Varan Bhat (Dal and Rice), provide daily comfort, while local favourites like Ros Omelette—Goan-style egg omelette with xacuti gravy, garnished with onion, tomato, coriander, and lime—bring nostalgia and contentment.                  

 Chef Abhijit Naik, who grew up in Panjim, Goa, preserves traditional recipes, cooking techniques, and family meals that are key to maintaining the cultural identity and culinary traditions of Goa. The sensory experience of freshly cooked Rawa Fried Pomfret or cherished local sweets aims to transport our guests to a time of leisure and joy, embodying the Goan spirit of "Susegado"—the leisurely enjoyment of life’s simple pleasures. Speaking on the promotion, Chef Abhijit Naik mentions: "The Goan Escape offers an authentic Goan dining experience, with a delightful mix of traditional and contemporary Goan dishes. The vibrant food scene at the promotion reflects the unique blend of Indian and Portuguese flavours that Goa is known for."

Join us at Goan Escape to savour the flavours of Goa and experience the warmth and comfort of home-cooked meals, lovingly recreated to offer you a taste of Goan culture and tradition from the 22nd to the 27th of May, 2024, at Grand Market Pavilion as part of the dinner buffet from 7 to 11 pm. 

For reservations and more information, please contact: 033 44464646

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