Masters of Marriott Bonvoy Brings Concept Indian Eatery, The Crossing, to Kolkata

Kolkata 13th October 2022 – Masters of Marriott Bonvoy continues to showcase and celebrate culinary excellence with like-minded partners who are poised to redefine the culinary landscape. The collaboration with The Crossing, co-founded by renowned Chef Ankur Chakraborty, touted to be Dubai’s leading modern Indian restaurant, will mark the first international pop-up tour since its opening in January 2022. Their signature menu is expected to bring alive the modern rendition of Indian delicacies, showcased through exclusive dining experiences for guests and patrons for the City of Joy. Marriott International’s flagship initiative Masters of Marriott Bonvoy has hosted legendary Chefs such as Massimo Bottura from Osteria Francescana in April, the Sühring Twins from Bangkok in August and the recently concluded association with renowned Chef Manish Mehrotra of Indian Accent in September. 

Launched on January 20th, 2022, The Crossing has already grown to be one of the most  sought-after restaurants in Dubai, which boasts of nominations and awards across categories,  including, The Best New Restaurant by BBC Good Food, FACT Awards 2022 and World Culinary  Awards, for Best New Restaurant in the Middle East. Celebrating Indian diversity in Dubai, the menu at The Crossing is a blend of lost cuisines and ingredients that create a new narrative where traditional, classic meets forgotten recipes. The cuisine combines flavours, recipes and influences from across India to create gourmet delights that hold hints of nostalgia and closely guarded family recipes. The menu features fewer curries but relies more on shared plates, which are expressive of classic Indian comfort food that generations have grown up with.

The Masters of Marriot Bonvoy and The Crossing have collaborated for a pop-up at JW Marriott Hotel, Kolkata which will be one-of-a kind experience for food enthusiasts of the city, to enjoy and engage in conversations with Chef Sunil Datt Rai, Head of Gastronomy – LemonButter, Dubai, Chef Prakash Chettiyar, Executive Chef of JW Marriott Hotel, Kolkata and General Manager of JW Marriott Hotel, Kolkata, Mr.Sumeet Suri. The Crossing is an Indian specialty restaurant that delves into the intricacies of "blended'' modern Indian cuisines. As the name implies, these are the very essence of the culinary identity and specialty of the restaurant.

“We would like to thank Marriott International for inviting us to showcase our culinary brilliance. Indian residents will have a chance to experience The Crossing for the first time, whose philosophy is rooted in blending cultures and shared food experiences in the subcontinent. We are confident that they will have an unforgettable dining experience, from start to finish.”

Jarret D’Abreo, Managing Director, Co-Founder, The Crossing

“With every chapter of Masters of Marriott Bonvoy, we further push the envelope in terms of bringing the most sought-after culinary experiences from across the globe. It brings us immense pleasure to have The Crossing team on board to recreate a range of fine dining experiences that evoke a deep sense of appreciation for cross cultural cuisines that are both novel and sublime. The partnership between celebrated & innovative culinary teams ensures that our guests and culinary aficionados will always have access to a variety of exclusive and memorable dining experiences,” 

Khushnooma Kapadia, Senior Area Director of Marketing – South Asia, Marriott International.

With timeless cooking techniques, the restaurant has creatively curated a special menu that will include some of its house specialties like ‘Chaat -  Shiso leaf crisp, chickpea chaat with curd and chutneys’, ‘Dal Moradabad - Yellow split mung lentil, pakwaan nest, chutney’ ‘Gunpowder Prawns - Fresh prawns, butter-pepper-garlic and gunpowder masala’ and ‘Bottle Masala - Fresh local catch, bottle masala glaze, citrus salad’. The pop-up will also offer a wide selection of beverages including mocktails, fine grapes and bubbles to pair with the dishes. 

JW Marriott Hotel, Kolkata - (Dinner: 14th October & 15th October, 2022 | Lunch: 16th October, 2022)  

To reserve your table at these exclusively curated dinners, call to book at +91 74394 50748.

The Crossing hosted exclusive dining experiences across Bangalore and Mumbai as part of their tri-city India tour.

About Masters of Marriott Bonvoy 

The flagship event by Marriott Bonvoy - Masters of Marriott Bonvoy is one of the marquee events in the Indian culinary space. Launched in the year 2019, the initiative has successfully hosted legendary chefs such as Massimo Bottura, Marco Pierre White and Julien Royer in India and is in the fourth year of its operations. With the commitment to further expand the  scale of the initiative, Masters of Marriott Bonvoy is to host such exclusive experiences for its  guests, including ticketed events, master classes and meet-and-greets with globally renowned  culinary experts.

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