The Moon Tree Café at Sayaji Kolhapur recently set the stage ablaze with Sizzle Spectacle: A Festival of Fiery Delights, a one-of-a-kind culinary celebration that delighted food enthusiasts from 8th to 17th November 2024. With sizzling plates, bold flavors, and an immersive dining experience, the festival was a roaring success, offering something for every palate.

The event showcased a diverse range of signature sizzlers, including perfectly seared Chicken and Lamb Sizzlers, as well as creatively crafted Exotic Vegetable Sizzlers, ensuring a symphony of flavors for both meat lovers and vegetarians. Each dish was a masterpiece, balancing bold flavors, tantalizing textures, and an inviting visual appeal.

“The Sizzle Spectacle is a feast for the senses,” said Chef Kishan Gunjal, Executive Chef of Sayaji Kolhapur. “From the sound of the sizzle to the explosion of flavors on the plate, every element is designed to create an unforgettable dining experience. We’re thrilled to see our guests embrace the magic we’ve created.”

The excitement didn’t end with the food. Live cooking stations added a touch of theatricality, allowing guests to watch chefs transform fresh ingredients into sizzling delights right before their eyes. The vibrant, family-friendly ambiance made the event even more engaging, positioning the Moon Tree Café as a dynamic culinary hotspot in Kolhapur.

Guests left the festival with fond memories of smoky aromas, bold flavors, and sizzling perfection—a testament to Moon Tree Café’s dedication to redefining dining experiences.

For more details on Moon Tree Café and its upcoming events, visit Moon Tree Café at Sayaji Kolhapur.

The newly opened Boya in Delhi’s Malcha Marg is setting a fresh standard for luxury dining in the capital. Established by entrepreneur Bhawya Sahu and culinary maestro Chef Augusto, the restaurant offers a sophisticated dining experience that blends Japanese and Peruvian influences. Bhawya’s long-standing admiration for Chef Augusto’s culinary skills inspired him to bring this concept to life, aiming to elevate the city’s dining scene with a focus on artistic presentation and premium ingredients. The name “Boya,” which means “sowing the seed,” symbolizes the beginning of a new culinary venture that’s rich in creativity and tradition.

Guided by Chef Augusto, Boya emphasizes culinary artistry, with each dish designed to engage the senses. The menu combines traditional flavors with modern flair, creating an experience that transcends conventional dining. Guests can enjoy signature dishes like Filipino Pancit Bihon—delicate rice vermicelli noodles with vegetables in a garlic and soy sauce blend—Tom Yum soup with lemongrass and kaffir lime, the Persea roll featuring Peruvian avocado and spicy togarashi-tamari soy, and the indulgent Kokana roll, topped with ingredients such as Otoro, Salmon Belly, and Sturgeon Caviar, accented by gold leaf. Each plate brings together bold flavors with top-quality ingredients sourced from around the world.

Boya’s ambiance, meticulously crafted with marble and custom furnishings, enhances the dining experience, creating an inviting yet refined space that celebrates the artistry of food. As Bhawya Sahu explained, “We are excited to unveil Boya as a new culinary destination in Delhi, where every dish narrates a story. Our dedication to merging Japanese and Peruvian flavors showcases our passion for innovation and excellence.”

Looking to the future, Boya aspires to bring its unique approach to new markets while staying committed to high standards in quality and creativity. With its carefully curated menu and engaging setting, Boya is poised to create lasting memories for diners, ensuring each visit is a journey of flavors and indulgence.

The tradition of cake mixing, dating back to 17th-century Europe, began as a way to mark the harvest season. Families would gather to blend fruits, nuts, spices, and spirits in preparation for the holiday season, creating a cherished ritual that has evolved into a vibrant community celebration symbolising unity and festive joy. Taking place in November, this age-old custom results in a richly flavourful mixture that forms the base for the classic Christmas fruit cakes, celebrated for their warmth, aroma, and seasonal essence. 

Located in the heart of Mumbai, Mitron Bar & Cafe has long been known for its vibrant ambiance and commitment to culinary excellence, recently embraced the festive spirit with a lively Cake Mixing Ceremony, a celebration steeped in tradition and seasonal joy. The event brought together enthusiastic participants to mix ingredients and embrace the spirit of the season, filling the air with the rich aromas of traditional cake ingredients: almonds, cashews, raisins, figs, and candied fruits blended with warming spices like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, all soaked in spirits. 

Following the cake mixing, guests enjoyed a sumptuous Sunday Brunch featuring an array of festive and seasonal dishes. The brunch showcased a global and regional spread, with selections including fresh salads, soups, sushi, pasta, cheese boards, flavourful mains, and decadent desserts. Each dish complemented the festive ambiance, allowing guests to indulge in a culinary journey that captured the holiday spirit.

More than just an event, the cake mixing celebration at Mitron fostered a sense of togetherness, welcoming families, friends, and the community to share in the season's joy. As the ingredients mingled and the holiday spirits filled the air, attendees truly experienced the essence of Christmas at Mitron Cafe: joy, unity, and cherished memories, marking a warm beginning to the festive season.