Father's Day Brunch at JW Sahar

Leave it to the Marriotts to make any celebratory day even more special! 

We were invited for a special Father's Day Brunch with our dads this Father's Day at JW Cafe, JW Marriott Sahar, one of the best hotels in Mumbai. It was an event dedicated to our first superheroes and successfully made them realize their importance in our lives. 

Italian, Japanese, Thai, Indian, Continental; name the cuisine and it's there! The ambiance is so peaceful and plush that you won't feel like doing anything but sip on a drink and stare at the greenery outside. The service is no less than what one would have expected at a King's palace; there are people waiting at your beck and call. 

We tried everything we could till the point of saturation and managed to try out all the cuisines. First off, we tried the waffles - 

Waffle with whipped cream and blueberry compote

Look at how perfect that waffle looks! Claiming to be the best waffles in Mumbai, these crispy ones with a dollop of whipped cream and blueberry compote were the perfect way to start our meal. 

Next, we tried the sushi counter - 

Assorted vegetarian sushi

One thing not everyone can master is the delicate art of sushi making. JW Cafe has absolutely nailed it! We tried the 4 vegetarian options and couldn't stop relishing them. Beautifully crafted, all 4 were absolutely delicious and were definitely the star of our meal. 

Then, we proceeded to the live chaat counter. 

Tokri chaat and dahi wada

Tokri chaat

We tried the tokri chaat and the dahi wada. Who doesn't like them some good Bombaiya chaat? They had a huge array of options that one could choose from and then they'd make it for you. We absolutely loved both. Bursting with flavours, this was definitely our favourite counter. 

Then we tried the burger station and the Italian counter - 

Veggie burger

Penne alfredo

The burger we tried didn't please us much, The patty was a bit too dry for us and there weren't any other juicy elements or enough sauces to balance the dish. 

The penne alfredo, a classic, was made to perfection. Al dente pasta tossed with a few veggies cooked in a delicious creamy sauce. 

We also tried their kebabs - our favourite being the succulent paneer one.

Next, we moved on to the most awaited and biggest section - desserts!

Yes, that's how huge the dessert spread was. Spoiled for choice, we indulged in quite a few kinds of desserts.

Our favourites were the motichoor ladoos, delicate macarons, smores brownies, smores cookies, and the rich chocolate cake. 

We would like to thank the entire team of JW Sahar for this wonderful experience and for making our dads feel special too. The team put up a special musical performance using only culinary objects, breaking into a wonderful medley as a tribute to all the wonderful fathers. 

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Spring on your Plate!

Mezzo - the word has multiple meanings. But the one I'm going to talk about today simply means moderately/ medium. In today's world of gluttony, everyone needs to learn to eat in moderation and not to your heart's content. 

Recently, we were invited to Mezzo Mezzo, JW Marriott to experience the spring allure by Chef Matteo for his production - Spring on a Plate. 

Every dish put up screamed of spring and burst out with lovely delicate flavours balanced with at least one strong element. It was a set menu and we tried not to overeat with the delicious four-course meal ahead of us. 

Our first experience of spring was ravioli di melanzane affumicate e pecorino romano, emulsione leggera al pecorino semi-stagionato ed "acqua" di pomodoro. 

In layman language, this was a smoked eggplant and pecorino romano ravioli, semi-cured pecorino emulsion and tomato extract. A light appetizer to excite your taste buds and leave you wanting for more, the best part of this was the smoky aftertaste of the eggplant. 

Next, we had the risotto mantecato alle erbe e robiola,

Italians always cook their pasta and vegetables al dente. This spotless beauty was, too. Firm, creamy and so beautifully presented, we enjoyed our spring herbs and robiola cheese risotto to the t. 

Our next dish was Primavera nel piatto - 

This one truly defined the concept of 'Spring on your Plate' for us. The taste of spring included the best of exotic vegetables done in such a pleasing manner. Zucchini flowers, carrots, eggplants, broccoli, zucchini, and the puree of various vegetables, The minute we laid eyes on this, we didn't have the heart to cut into it. 

Lastly, we were served the dessert - Limone e limoncello

Simply put, this dish is lemon in different flavours and textures. For citrus lovers like us, this one was an absolute delight. Lemon puree, lemon cake, lemon cream, crystallized lemon and what not! So many different flavours with a single ingredient. Fascinating, isn't it? 

With that, our amazing meal came to end. We would like to thank Chef Matteo, and Mezzo Mezzo, JW Marriott for having us over and for the wonderful experience. 

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Marriott India Chef's Workshop

JW Marriott was the host to an event titled "Marriott India Chef's Workshop on the 23rd of March and we were lucky enough to be a part of it.

The event consisted of 30 executive chefs from the Marriott properties all over India to discuss the culinary trends for the year 2016 in India. This marvelous competition took place at Lotus Cafe, where each chef presented their signature dishes and vowed all the diners, bringing the best of India's culinary state together, all at once. 

The spread obviously, was humongous, including an array of dishes from various cuisines. A few of the counters were local seafood, Asian, Indian Awadhi, local chaat, European, Italian and over 30 kinds of desserts, live counter for pancakes, ice cream and so on. We were each handed a token and were asked to vote at the end of our meal for the counter we thought most deserved to win. 

A few counters I tried - 

Chaat counter - 

The dhokla sandwich and the pani puri here were exceptional. The pani puri, served with sprite was a one of a kind experience.

Live pancake station -

We gulped down this beauty topped with banana toffee ice cream and drizzled with a generous serving of maple syrup within moments. Fluffy, light and delicious!

Italian counter -

The Italian counter allowed us to customize pizzas and pastas according to our preferences and needs. We had a serving of alfredo pasta with bell peppers, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes and pizza with toppings of our choice and we weren't disappointed. Our plates were wiped clean within moments and we were considering going for seconds.

Desserts -

One of the best things of a buffet is the unlimited spread of luscious, velvety, specially crafted sweet delicacies. We started off our meal with a serving of desserts and ended with another. Absolute heaven for people with a sweet tooth! 

Thank you, JW Marriott for letting us be a part of this wonderful event and for experiencing specialities from some of the most skilled chefs in the country. 

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