This summer, AUTM at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is elevating casual dining with the launch of The Sandwich Edit: Gourmet Edition, a limited-time culinary showcase that reimagines the classic sandwich through a contemporary and globally inspired lens. Running from 18 May to 18 June 2026, the specially curated menu highlights artisanal techniques, premium ingredients, and bold flavour combinations designed for Mumbai’s evolving café culture and increasingly discerning diners. The menu features a range of inventive creations, including The Italiano, layered with mortadella, burrata, and pesto Genovese; The Hangover Cure, featuring buttermilk fried chicken and jerk aioli; and The Goan Boi, inspired by coastal flavours and served on rustic poie bread. Vegetarian offerings such as Mushroom Melt, Veggie Madness, and Avocado Bomb further expand the selection, focusing on comfort-driven yet elevated flavour profiles that cater to modern urban palates. Positioned as more than just a sandwich menu, The Sandwich Edit reflects a growing trend in experiential café dining where familiar formats are reinterpreted with gourmet sensibilities and global influences.

Novotel Vijayawada Varun is welcoming the summer season with the Mango Experience, a limited-period culinary showcase spread across Gourmet Bar, Food Exchange and Cake Factory. Designed around India’s much-loved summer fruit, the seasonal offering features a variety of sweet and savoury dishes, beverages and desserts that celebrate mango in refreshing and creative ways. The specially curated showcase aims to bring together familiar flavours and seasonal favourites while offering guests a unique dining experience across the hotel’s dining venues. From refreshing drinks and flavourful dishes to indulgent desserts, each space presents its own interpretation of mango-inspired creations. Sharing his thoughts on the seasonal initiative, Manish Pathak, Hotel Manager, Novotel Vijayawada Varun, said, “With the Mango Experience, we want to create a seasonal dining celebration that brings together familiar flavours, refreshing beverages and desserts centered around mangoes. Each venue offers a distinct experience for guests to enjoy the fruit in different and memorable ways, while capturing the warmth and nostalgia associated with the season.” At Gourmet Bar, from May 16 to May 31, 2026, guests can enjoy a specially designed menu featuring dishes such as Zesty Avakaya Fried Rice Bowl, Amchur Veg Kofta Curry, Raw Mango Pakoda and Raw Mango Pudina Kebab. The experience also includes mango-themed cocktails and mocktails along with desserts such as Tropical Fruit Payasam and Mango Tres Leches. Meanwhile, Cake Factory will host a special range of artisanal mango desserts from May 24 to May 31, 2026, available daily between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Keeping indulgence and balance in mind, the desserts are crafted under 350 calories, giving guests a lighter way to enjoy seasonal treats. The menu includes Mango Cheesecake, Mango Blueberry Gateaux, Mango Chocolate Gateaux, Mango White Chocolate Slice, Mango Passion Fruit Mousse and Mango Mascarpone Dome. Bringing together refreshing beverages, flavour-packed dishes and handcrafted desserts, the Mango Experience offers a seasonal celebration that highlights the many ways mango continues to be enjoyed across India. Guests can explore the showcase at Novotel Vijayawada Varun before the season comes to an end.

Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel is offering guests a flavourful journey through Andhra Pradesh with Ruchulu of Andhra, a specially curated culinary showcase at Feast. The dining experience highlights the region’s rich culinary heritage, bringing together authentic dishes known for their bold spices, traditional recipes, and distinctive flavours. Curated by Chef Vijay, the festival presents a carefully designed menu inspired by Andhra’s diverse food traditions. Through regional recipes and time-honoured cooking styles, the showcase aims to give guests a closer look at the vibrant food culture that has shaped Andhra cuisine over the years. Guests can indulge in a range of signature dishes including Gongura Mamsam, Kodi Vepudu, Gutthi Vankaya, and Pesarattu. The experience also includes a selection of traditional desserts such as Pootharekulu, adding a sweet ending to a meal rooted in authentic regional flavours. Designed as an immersive gastronomic experience, Ruchulu of Andhra brings together local ingredients and traditional cooking methods to create a dining experience that reflects the true spirit of Andhra cuisine. The festival offers an opportunity for food enthusiasts to discover and enjoy flavours that continue to hold a special place in Indian culinary culture. The showcase is taking place at Feast, Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel and will continue until 24th May, 2026. Guests can enjoy the experience during Lunch from 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm and Dinner from 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm.