Press Release: Team Taj Bengal Salutes Team Cricket

Press Release:

Kolkata, 18^th March, 2016: Taj Bengal is proud to host the All the Cricket Teams from across the world for the WORLD CUP T20.

 

Having the Cricketers in-house means a constant celebration for the hotel. While all the associates are happy to have their own cricketing idols in-house, the restaurants are abuzz with activities, ranging from excited fans to the cricketers themselves. All the teams are enjoying the hotel services. They are swimming, gymming, shopping at Khazana, and dining out at the various dining options at Taj Bengal. Chef Lian is busy at the Chinoiserie, cooking up authentic Chinese fare for lunch and dinner, while the Kakori Kebabs at Sonargaon are mesmerising all. The Eastern Mediterranean cuisine from Lebanon, Syria, Greece, Jordam, Turkey, is a big hit with all the Teams. The HUB, is full of life 24 hours, be it the Pizzas, Pastas, or Buffet. To sizzle up the evenings Monia Lamarche, is singing at the Junction in evening, while guests savour special Cricket Cocktails.

The Junction- A set of special Cricket Drinks, for the full season.

The HUB- The Special Sunday Taj Bengal Cricket Brunch – popularly known as ‘’TBCB on Sundays’’ will be celebrating specially on March 20^th, 27^th and April 3^rd. Executive Chef, Sonu Koithara, has curated some new Dishes like Friendly Start Kiwi Daiquiri, Cottage Cheese Bails, Broken Kathi Stumps, Cricket on Plate Green Field Wheat Grass and Roasted Corn Tikkis, Hindusthani Cricket Mousse, Kacha Golla Kookaburra Balls, Run Out Chicken Satay, T 20 Quick Bites only for this special Cricket Fever on in the City of Calcutta. The Sunday Brunch is priced at- Rs. 2150 plus taxes per head for Sparkling and Rs. 2950 plus taxes for Champagne.

The following cocktails to be served at The Junction every day (individually priced) & at The Hub brunch (included in the price in both types) till the end of the ongoing T20 World Cup–

·         The Helicopter Shot – Vodka mixed with cranberry juice & a squeeze of authentic Gondhoraj lime

·         Step-Out – Dry Gin, Cointreau and fresh orange juice mixed with together with ice.                      

·         Doosra – Beer with some sparkling wine or champagne.

·         Super Over - Whiskey, 1 Raw egg, Tabasco sauce, to taste

·         Free Hit - white spirits mixed together and served with lime and sweetness.

Samrat Datta, General Manager Taj Bengal comments-‘’It is very exciting to host some of the greatest Cricketrs of the world at Taj Bengal.  We wish all the teams good luck. The entire team of Taj Bengal is working round the clock so that all the Teams are looked after and happy. ‘’

About Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces

Established in 1901, Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is one of Asia's largest and finest group of hotels, comprising 109 hotels in 64 locations across India with an additional 17 international hotels in the Maldives, Malaysia, Australia, UK, USA, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Africa and the Middle East.  From world-renowned landmarks to modern business hotels, idyllic beach resorts to authentic Grand Palaces, each Taj hotel offers an unrivalled fusion of warm Indian hospitality, world-class service and modern luxury.  For over a century, The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, the iconic flagship has set a benchmark for fine living with exquisite refinement, inventiveness and warmth.  Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces is part of the Tata Group, India's premier business house. To learn more, please visit www.tajhotels.com

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KFB presents its 2nd Annul Bake Sale - "Bakers Showcase 2016"

Kolkata Food Bloggers is hosting their 2nd Annual Bake Sale on the 13th of March 2016, where the primary focus is on showcasing the Home Bakers. More than 20 Home Bakers in Kolkata will be putting up stalls and exhibiting their work of art. The other Metropolitan cities are quite involved in organising events especially for the Home Bakers, but it's rare in Kolkata. So Kolkata Food Bloggers group from last to last year started organising one sole event for the Home Bakers. In our Group, we have many Home bakers who are Food Bloggers as well. They will be participating too with the other Home Bakers from Kolkata. Most of the homebakers are women who are from diverse walks of life. Many of them gave up their mainstream jobs to pursue their dreams of turning their passion into their vocation/profession and boy, are they rocking it! Hope to see you all on 13th March. Thank you to Team Hangla and Team 91.9 Friends FM for the support and encouragement.

To know more updates of the upcoming event Please join us Here.

Karen Anand's Farmers Market is here again!!

Press Release: 

After almost 30 successful Farmers’ Markets across the country, with 80 local restaurants, dozens of avid home bakers and amateur chefs, wineries, organic produce and 100,000+ visitors, Karen Anand and her team are back with the Kolkata Farmers Market at Taj Bengal on 15th November 2015.  The Farmers’ Markets is a pioneering whole foods & lifestyle initiative by Karen Anand. In the age of home gourmets, culinary adventures and a return to natural foods, finally a lifestyle market which is a source of exceptional Indian produce. KFM on Sunday 15th November will see curated culinary experiences including cookery demonstrations by Master Chefs, a fresh and novel array of exhibitors who will showcase their artisanal produce from across the country. 

Exhibitors from diverse spaces such as cheese, masalas, boutique food manufacturers, teas, fresh vegetables and start up vendors – will come together to offer a gourmet shopping experience. Look out for organically produced, chemical and additive-free goodies from Organic Mandi, fresh produce from Lettuce Eat,  online food store Foodstree, natural handcrafted soaps and oils from Samasth, ayurvedic cosmetics from SoulTree and a spread of cheese, jams and olive oil from Living Tree and more. It can't be Kolkata without its exotic range of teas and infusions including fine teas from Jaytea and Glenburn Tea. Taste and buy the recently launched Pune Farmers’ Market range of conserves, dressings and sauces with a limited edition organic pomelo marmalade made by Karen Anand.  And don’t forget to pick up something to remember us by from the PFM merchandise counter – mugs, badges, fridge magnets, bags and T shirts. 

An interesting variety of pop-up restaurants will tickle your palate with an array of signature dishes and cuisines. Chicago Pizza serves it hot and fresh by the slice; Ask Kanupriya Bajoria What's Cooking at her live laska counter; The Food Studio by Chef Urvika Kanoi will serve you Mexican and Asian street food.   

KFM is an opportunity to experience a market that represents sustainability, quality food, drink and lifestyle….and a fun day out to groove to the PFM soundtrack.

Date: 15th November 2015

Venue: Taj Bengal

Timings: 11am to 7pm

Few Pictures from the last year's Event: