This September, QLA debuts a refined dining experience with the launch of its Pizza & Wine Pairing menu. Designed as a seasonal showcase, the menu pairs artisanal pizzas with carefully selected wines, transforming a classic combination into an elevated culinary journey.

Developed by Chef Dipender Tiwari in collaboration with QLA’s sommeliers, each pairing is crafted to highlight balance, character, and flavour. The parma ham + burrata pairs with Piccini Merlot to offset its richness, while the wild garden + truffle finds harmony with Gatao Rosé. For indulgence, the zucchini + ricotta matches with Gatao White Wine, delivering a delicate blend of elegance and freshness. With vegetarian choices, gluten-free bases, and vegan-friendly toppings, the menu ensures inclusivity without compromising sophistication.

Set against the iconic Qutab Minar, QLA has established itself as one of Delhi’s most distinctive European dining destinations, blending French, Italian, and Spanish influences. The new Pizza & Wine Pairing menu reflects this philosophy, taking timeless European traditions and reinterpreting them with modern creativity.

Beyond the food, the atmosphere completes the experience. Candlelit interiors, warm wood accents, lounge music, and live weekend performances ensure every detail enriches the evening.

Commenting on the launch, Chef Dipender Tiwari, Director, Culinary & Dining, QLA, said, “At QLA, we see dining as an art form. With the Pizza & Wine Festival, we’ve transformed a classic pairing into a refined experience, where every flavour finds its perfect harmony in the glass”.

Launching on 10th September 2025, the Pizza & Wine Pairing menu will be available as a limited-time festival, inviting guests to pause, savour, and return.

 Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach is bringing the flavors of Germany to Mumbai with German Fest at Péché Mignon, the hotel’s French patisserie. This limited-edition food festival celebrates the rustic charm of traditional German baking, offering an array of tarts, pies, and pastries that balance heritage with heartwarming comfort.

Guests can indulge in classic delights such as flaky Apfelstrudel, cream-filled Black Forest Pie, and the honey-almond-topped Bienenstich, alongside a selection of savory pies that add a hearty touch to the line-up. Each creation is thoughtfully crafted to reflect Germany’s culinary traditions, offering both indulgent desserts for sweet lovers and robust savory options for those seeking something wholesome.

What makes this festival truly special is its emphasis on cultural storytelling, every pastry carries a sense of origin and tradition, transforming the dining experience into more than just food. It’s an immersive journey into Germany’s rich baking heritage, rarely found in mainstream outlets in India.

Details:

What: German Fest – Tarts & Pies

Where: Péché Mignon, Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach, Balraj Sahni Rd, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400049

When: 10 am – 10 pm daily

Type: À la carte menu

Nandhini is set to open its newest and most ambitious outlet on St. Marks Road, Bengaluru, on September 10, 2025. Spread across 6,000 sq. ft. with a capacity of 250 covers, the outlet combines authentic Andhra flavours with a modern fine-dining ambience.

 Designed by Reshma Raju and Nishant Raju of Abstract Design Studio, the interiors pay homage to Bengaluru’s identity as the “Garden City” while drawing inspiration from the city’s T2 Airport, blending sustainability with contemporary elegance. Guests can expect signature touches such as a biryani bell ritual, Polaroid giveaways, and exclusive private dining rooms, Sambhavam (40–50 covers) and Sannidhi (15 covers).

The outlet also debuts a refreshed beverage program with beer on tap and seven signature cocktails curated to complement Andhra cuisine. With 18 outlets in Bengaluru and one in Mysuru, Nandhini continues to be synonymous with Andhra dining. The St. Marks Road launch forms a cornerstone in its ambitious expansion plan of 50 outlets across India, targeting cities like Chennai, Pune, Mumbai, and Delhi, before going global with destinations including Dubai, Sydney, Singapore, Malaysia, and London.