Savor the Long Weekend with Food, Music & Soul at Neighbors, Goa

Savor the Long Weekend with Food, Music & Soul at Neighbors, Goa

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on August 13, 2025

This Independence Day weekend, Neighbors café in Assagao invites locals and travelers to drop the script and immerse themselves in the laid-back Goan rhythm with four days of soulful food, live music, and barefoot joy.

From August 14th to 17th, Neighbors transforms into a vibrant haven that mirrors monsoon-kissed Goa, simple, relaxed, and full of soul. The café presents a limited-edition menu crafted by Chef Konaark Sharma that blends nostalgia with creativity using humble ingredients in delightful ways.

Highlights include:

  • Cream Cheese Thecha, Burrata, Crispy Onion & Fig Relish Toast — a crunchy, creamy, spicy-sweet starter.

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  • The Red Beet Salad — fresh and earthy to cleanse the palate.

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  • Cloud Sun Rise Baked Eggs with Salsa Macha — warm, bold, and perfect for holiday mornings.

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  • Roasted Chipotle Fish — smoky and juicy with deep spices.

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  • Pistachio Tiramisu — light, lush, and with a refreshing twist of green.

Chef Konaark shares, “We wanted this menu to feel like a weekend in Goa, easy, relaxed, and full of surprise. It’s simple food made with soul, nothing overdone, just really good and made to be enjoyed slowly.”

Adding to the vibe, live performances ranging from jazz vocals to percussion sets will fill the air, syncing with the mellow buzz of conversations and golden-hour lounging.

Completing the experience is The Aperol Ritual, a special spritz celebration, perfect for sipping alongside sunshine and laughter in the magical Goan setting.

No dress codes or fixed playlists apply,  just freedom to be yourself. Whether you pop in for a solo coffee, a long meal with friends, or a food experience worth sharing, Neighbors offers a welcoming space to relax and reconnect.

Details:

  • Open: 9 AM – 8 PM

  • Address: H.No 189, 14, Mazal Waddo, Assagao, Goa 403507

The Leela Gandhinagar Celebrates Navratri with Special Thali

The Leela Gandhinagar Celebrates Navratri with Special Thali

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on September 23, 2025

The Leela Gandhinagar offered guests a festive culinary experience with its specially curated Navratri Thali, designed to celebrate both the spiritual and gastronomic essence of the nine-day festival.

The thali featured a variety of satvik delicacies, including sabudana vada, sago cutlets, paneer makhni, khatta meetha kaddu, samak rice, and kuttu puri, providing a wholesome and nourishing meal. Festive desserts such as rajgira laddoo and sabudana kheer completed the offering, creating a delightful conclusion to the meal.

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Garba enthusiasts especially appreciated the thali, enjoying a fulfilling meal before and after the vibrant dance festivities. This initiative highlighted The Leela Gandhinagar’s dedication to honouring cultural traditions through authentic and thoughtfully crafted culinary offerings.


WelcomHotel Bengaluru Presents a Special Navratri Thali

WelcomHotel Bengaluru Presents a Special Navratri Thali

By Manu Vardhan Kannan

Published on September 23, 2025

WelcomHotel by ITC Hotels, Richmond Road, Bengaluru, is inviting guests to celebrate Navratri with a specially curated Navratri Thali, available for both dine-in and takeaway.

The festive thali brings together an assortment of seasonal, vrat-friendly dishes crafted to offer an authentic dining experience. Guests can relish delicacies such as Quinoa Shakarkandi Shikampuri Kebabs, Kuttu Palak Patta Chat, Chatpati Dhabi Arbi, Sabudana Singhdana Khichdi, Kashiphal Gulabjamun ki Sabzi, Srikhand, Rasgulla, Gulab aur Anaar ki Lassi, along with many more festive favourites.

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Visitors can enjoy the thali in the elegant ambience of WelcomCafe Jacaranda, beautifully decorated to reflect the spirit of Navratri, or choose the comfort of their home by ordering via Swiggy and Zomato.

Navratri Thali at WelcomCafe Jacaranda

  • Dates: 22nd September – 5th October

  • Lunch: 12:30 pm – 3:00 pm

  • Dinner: 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm.


Haldiram’s Introduces ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’ with Fasting-Friendly Menu

Haldiram’s Introduces ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’ with Fasting-Friendly Menu

By Hariharan U

Published on September 23, 2025

India’s much-loved snacks and dining brand, Haldiram’s, has rolled out its festive campaign, ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’, offering a thoughtfully curated menu for the nine days of Navratri. The special collection blends rituals with taste, giving devotees a wide variety of vrat-friendly dishes to enjoy during the celebrations.

The menu features a mix of light snacks and hearty meals designed to suit fasting traditions. Some highlights include Kurkuri Sabudana Tikki, Sabudana Papdi Chaat, Singhara Paneer Pakoda, along with elaborate offerings like Navratri Tandoori Sizzler, Vrat Aloo Sabji Combo, and Singhara Parantha. For those with a sweet tooth, festive favourites such as Ghiya Halwa and Sweet Potato Halwa add the perfect finishing touch.

Sharing his thoughts on the launch, Kailash Agarwal, President, Retail, Haldiram’s, said, “At Haldiram’s, we trust that food binds hearts in every celebration. To comfort the devotees during this auspicious time of celebrating Navratri with their dear ones, our ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’ menu has combined traditional vrat-friendly ingredients with Haldiram’s signature flavours to create offerings that are both comforting and indulgent.”

The ‘Swaad Bhari Navratri’ menu is available at Haldiram’s restaurants across North India, and customers can also order it through Zomato for home delivery.

With its festive warmth and vrat-friendly dishes, Haldiram’s once again reinforces its place as a brand that celebrates India’s traditions with taste and innovation.

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