Martinis, Mughlai and Mornwhiches

The capital's treating its tummy to some fab food fests. Here are those you can't afford to miss

At: The All American Diner, Lobby Level, Guest Rooms Block, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road

Timings: 7 am till midnightu00a0
Price: On request
Here, you get to dig into the yummiest American waffles, pancakes, eggs, burgers, malts, shakes and coffee in a neat Fifties setting. The bar's open all day. Every Sunday, the 'Scrumptious Sunshine Breakfast' menu features frittatas; honey glazed ham, vol-au-vent, quiche lorraine, selection of pates and terrines.

Ecuadorian eats
At: Pavilion Coffee Shop, ITC Maurya
Price: Rs 2,500 plus taxes
The Ecuadorian culinary fare by Chef Seu00f1or Don Gonzalo Davila Trueba offers sumptuous original delicacies like cauca (fresh corn soup), spice shrimps (salad), Ecuadorian style of quinua with sea food, seco de chivo, arroz con pollo (rice with chicken Ecuadorian style), fish cebiche, cheese panadas, picante de camarones, cebiche de camarones, papas a la quitena, desserts like guayaba piu00e9, sweet bananas, cheese panada, tree milks tart and many more such delicacies, served in its original style.

Mughal munches
At: Zaffarani Zaika, Yashwant Place, Chanakyapuri
When: Till November 1, Noon till midnight
Price: Rs 500 (non veg) and Rs 400 (veg)
The 'Feast-e-Biryani' festival at this Mughlai restaurant brings 12 different types of biryanis like the Nihari Awadhi Biryani, Mysoorie gosht biryani, Irani Bori Biryani, Kalkata Nawabi Biryani and the murgh mussalam biryani. All biryani will be served with complimentary accompaniments including the bhurani and three types of chutneys.

Martini and Tapas treat
At: Park Plaza, B-Block, Sushant Lok, Phase-I, Gurgaon
When: Till November 8, 9 am-midnight
Price: Rs 295 onwardsu00a0
An exciting menu of martinis and tapas has been designed to enhance the dining experience of its discerning guests. In the martinis section, you can enjoy the aperitivo martini, appletini, flirtini, vodkatini, smoky martini, dirty martini and many more. Accompany them with mouth-watering non-veg tapas variants like parma ham served on herbal flat focaccia, fried potato cubes in garlic mayonnaise, smoked broccoli and bell peppers with olive oil, marinated kalamata olives with feta and parmesan cheese.

Mornwiches
Head to Grapes and sink your teeth into the all too tempting 'Mornwiches' u2014 mouthwatering snacks which are ideally eaten between breakfast and lunch. On offer are hams on the deck (onions, tomatoes, peppers with scrambled eggs, smoked ham and cheese on ciabatta bread), pita built (farm fresh eggs, cheese and BBQ chicken on pita), veggie built (onions, mushrooms, green peppers, cheese on Pita) and paneer tikka.u00a0
At: Hotel Parkland, A-2/5, Safdarjung Enclave, Opp Bikaji Cama Place
Call: 46033344
Timings: 7 am to 12 pm
Price: Rs 225 onwards

Passion for Pastas
Enjoy a wide range of veg and non-veg pastas, garlic breads, sandwiches and warm winter shorbas. The menu offers choose-it-yourself pasta, where you can combine different types of pasta with various sauces, risottos, garlic breads and soups. You can try buttery pasta, served with chicken, or opt for spicy penne arabiatta, set in rich tomato sauce. The poolside ambience and cool sea breeze with food will surely stimulate your taste buds.u00a0
At: Marbella's Tivoli Garden Hotel, Chattarpur
Call: 9899563557
Price: Rs 600 + taxes

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