Food And Drink

6 Places in Kolkata Laying Out a Splendid Christmas Feast

From mulled wines to turkey roast, from Pan Asian to Oriental Duck Festival, you have plenty of choices for your Christmas dinner

Uttara Gangopadhyay

JW Marriott, Kolkata

This popular luxury address has decided to offer a wide range of options this Christmas to suit all kinds of patrons &ndash from the quiet diner to those looking for a high-spirited celebration. There will be an array of international cuisines, and menus with the chef's signature pick. Christmas dinners will be accompanied by live music to complete the festive swing. Along with the Christmas relish, guests can toast from a selection of beers, wines, premium spirits, and champagne. Vintage Asia will be serving an assortment of 'Pan Asian' dishes. If you are keen to enjoy foot tapping music and dance, then head to their nightclub Gold where electronic music producer Nucleya will be in charge during Christmas eve.

When December 24 and 25

Address JW Marriott Kolkata, 4A J.B.S Haldane Avenue, Kolkata &ndash 700 105 tel 33 6633 0000 / 9070062262

Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata

The hotel&rsquos all day diner Kava will host special Christmas Eve dinner and both Christmas Day brunch and dinner with a sumptuous buffet. There will also be live stations. Vertex - The Liquid Restaurant will open its doors for the Christmas Eve party at 3pm on December 24.

When December 24 and 25

Address Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata, CB 218, Action Area 1C, New Town, Kolkata &ndash 700156 tel 7605086818

The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat

Seasonal Taste, the hotel&rsquos all-day diner will be holding a Christmas Eve dinner on December 24 and a Christmas Brunch on December 25. Special attractions include &lsquoChristmas Roast&rsquo (roast turkey and roast chicken), a Biryani Station, a Shawarma Station, etc. Ascend to the hotel&rsquos 31-The Club or the rooftop bar, 32 &ndash The Helipad Lounge, for a fantastic view of the glittering city and music churned by popular DJs. And if you are looking to take home a festive hamper, check out their all-inclusive luxurious hampers (priced Rs 4000 upwards).

When December 24 and 25

Address The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat, Plot No. CBD/2 Action Area -II, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata- 700156 tel 9073323290/6292211299

The Lalit Great Eastern

This iconic property in the heart of the city is hosting a Christmas Eve Dinner (December 24) party at The Terrace. Enjoy an evening of music and dance while sipping mulled wines and special cocktails. On December 25, their multi-cuisine restaurant will be hosting a specially crafted Christmas Rainbow Brunch. You can also drop in at Wilson&rsquos &ndash The Pub to join the ongoing Kitty Su pop up.

When December 24 and 25

Address The Lalit Great Eastern, &nbsp1,2,3 Old Court House Street (Dalhousie Square), Kolkata-700069 tel7636864729/7044713309

Chowman

Why not head to the popular restaurant chain Chowman this Christmas to savor some duck-based dishes The restaurant is holding its much awaited Oriental Duck Festival where they are serving 24 special dishes -- Duck meat soup with mushroom, Roasted Duck with lemongrass and Chinese green, Duck with Chili Orange Sauce & Sesame, Kolkata Style Chili Duck, Duck meat and egg rice, Duck meat Moonfan rice, Duck meat and Egg Meifoon, Schezwan style Roasted Duck, Chili Plum Roasted Duck, Hangzhou Style Roasted Duck, to name a few.

When Ongoing

Address This chain has 16 outlets across Kolkata 18008902150

Chapter 2

The throwback feels of the new festive menu at Chapter 2 come in many layers with the dishes and decor celebrating Kolkata's old Park Street vibes. With winter festivities around the corner, the restaurant has curated a festive menu that pays tribute to the famed Anglo Indian food once served at iconic Park Street eateries like Skyroom and Blue Fox. On offer is a classic Christmas spread including Roast Turkey In Cranberry Sauce, Roast Stuffed Turkey With Bacon, Stuffed Apple Pork, Roast Peking Duck in Hoisin Sauce, Baked Ham in Brown Sugar Glaze, Roast Lamb Shank In Pepper Sauce, Roast Beef in Red Wine Jus, Whole Beckty in Lemon Butter Sauce, Rich Plum Cake, and a host of other delicacies. 

When Till January 1, 2022.

Address Chapter 2, P-377, Hemanta Mukhopadhyay Sarani, Southern Avenue, Kolkata - 700029.

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