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Olive Bar and Kitchen, Bandra

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The Olive Bar and Kitchen is a rustic hideaway where good food, laughter, culture and  conversation come together in a delightful Mediterranean melting pot. A place where beautiful people meet to celebrate life’s simple journey.

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30% off on Indian & International wines Or
Devour our Chef’s special menu with 3-4 courses paired with wines

Set Course Menu – Price:  Rs. 2,584 all inclusive

Set Menu Wines: 

Grover’s Sauvignon Blanc   &   Grover’s La Reserva

Appetizers: (choice of one)

Cauliflower & White Onion Soup
Brioche croutons, truffle oil

Endive & Pear Salad
Blue cheese, roasted hazelnut, cider vinaigrette

Seafood Escabeche
Prawn, baby calamari, chilli pepper, green olive, roasted garlic, cherry tomato

Chicken Bomba
Potato & chicken croquettes, horseradish mayo, & bravas sauce

Main Course: (choice of one)

Asparagus & Broad Bean Risotto
Mascarpone, crumbled goat cheese, pea shoot

Baked Gnocchi
Broccoli, green pea, cheese sauce, garlic crumbs

Red Snapper
Hazelnut crust, baked ratatouille, roasted red pepper puree

Grilled Chicken Breast
Pearl barley & white onion risotto, green beans, hazelnut jus

Desserts:(choice of one)

Caramelised Pineapple &Salted Caramel Semifreddo Tart
Rum & raisin jelly

Warm Banana & Walnut Cake
Dulce de leche ice cream, banana crisp

Tiramisu
Espresso ice cream, almond biscotti crisp

CHOOSE ANY WINE FROM THE WINE LIST BELOW AT 30% OFF

CHAMPAGNE

Moet ET Chandon, Brut Imperial

Billecart-Salmon, Brut Reserve

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, Brut

Moet ET Chandon Rose, Imperial

Dom Perignon Brut, Vintage 2000

Cristal Brut, Louis Roederer, 2004

SPARKLING WINE

Cava Rose, Faustino Doc, Spain

Prosecco, Villa Calappiano,Docg2012, Italy

Collavini Spumante Brut,IL Grigio, Italy

Hardy’s Brut, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Australia

Zampa Soiree Brut, India

Zampa Soiree Brut Rose, India

Wines by the Glass :

WHITE WINE

Sauvignon Blanc, Man Vintners 2013,
South Africa

Boekenhoutskloof, The Wolftrap 2012,
South Africa

Little James’ Basket Press, Saint Cosme
2012, France

Casamatta Bianco, Bibi Graetz , Italy

Riesling Gewurztraminer, Hardy’s 2013,
Australia

Pinot Grigio, Sensi 2012, Italy

RED WINE

Shiraz, Man Vintners 2013, South Africa

Pinotage, Man Vintners 2012, South Africa

Boekenhoutskloof, The Wolftrap 2012,
South Africa

Cabernet Merlot, Hardy’s 2013, Australia

Little James’ Basket Press, Saint Cosme NV,
France

Casamatta Rosso, Bibi Graetz , Italy

Merlot, Atrium Torres 2012, Spain

Terras do sado, Periquita 2009, Portugal

ROSE WINE

Garnacha & Cariñena, De Casta Torres
2013, Spain

Boekenhoutskloof, The Wolftrap 2013,
South Africa

Wines by the Bottle:

White wines

Sauvignon Blanc, Saint Clair 2012,
Marlborough, New Zealand

Sauvignon Blanc, Honig Vineyards 2012, Napa Valley

Chardonnay, Chablis 2012,Christian Moreau, France

Gruner Veltliner, Johann Donabaum 2008, Austria

Riesling Kabinett, “Piesporter Goldtropfchen”
Reichsgraf Von Kesselstatt 2010, Germany

Semillion Sauvignon, Cape Mentelle 2008, Australia

Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay 2012, Marlborough,
New Zealand

Red wines

Tempranillo & Cabernet Sauvignon, Coronas
Torres 2010, Spain

Garnacha, Cariñena & Syrah, Gran Sangre de Toro
Torres 2010, Spain

Malbec, CRIOS, Dominio del Plata 2012, Argentina

Cabernet Sauvignon & Tempranillo, Gran Coronas
Torres 2009, Spain

Cote du Rhone, Saint Cosme 2012, France

Pinot Noir, Saint Clair, Marlborough 2012, New Zealand

Shiraz, Thelema 2010, South Africa

Prima, Bodegas Maurodos 2010, Spain

Syrah, Novy 2010, Napa Valley

Merlot, Casa Lapostolle, Rapel Valley 2012, Chile

TRE La Brancaia, Toscana, IGT, 2011, Italy

Barbera d‘Alba TRE VIGNE, 2011, Italy

Sela, Roda 2009, Spain

Bad Boy, Ets Thenuvin 2009, France

Pinot Noir, Pioneer Block 15, Saint Clair 2010, New Zealand

The Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof 2011,
South Africa

Rosso di Montalcino, Boscoselvo,2010, Italy

Full & velvety taste with evident soft tannins
Rioja Reserva, Faustino V 2006, Spain

Sabbiato, Bolgheri 2011, Italy

Soffocone, Bibi Graetz 2010, IGT, Italy

Chianti Classico, Querciabella, Toscana 2009, Italy

The Prisoner, Orin Swift 2011, Napa

Brunello di Montalcino, IL Poggione 2007, Italy

Borolo DOCG, Vietti CASTIGLIONE 2008, Italy

Dessert Wines

Sauternes, Thomas Barton Reserve 2005, France

Indian Wines by the Glass / Bottle

WHITE WINE

Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Grover Art Collection

Chenin Blanc 2013, Grover Art Collection

Viognier 2013, Grover Art Collection

Chenin Blanc 2013, Zampa

Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Zampa

 RED WINE

Chêne Grande Reserve 2010, Zampa

Syrah Cabernet 2011, Zampa

Syrah 2011, Zampa

La Reserve 2011, Grover

Shiraz 2012,Grover Art Collection

Cabernet Shiraz 2011, Grover Art Collection

ROSE WINE

Shiraz Rose 2013, Zampa

Shiraz Rose 2013,Grover Art Collection

Wines are subject to availabilty

Address:  Pali Hill Tourist Hotel, 14 Union Park, Khar ( w ) Mumbai – 400 052

Website: http://www.olivebarandkitchen.com/

 

 

 

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Olio, Novotel, Juhu

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Olio means ‘oil’ in Italian. The name signifies the essence of the restaurant. Located at the ground level of the property, Olio goes back to the basics and will serve simple, yet authentic Italian cuisine that promises to pamper taste-buds. Right from the understated contemporary decor to the simple yet classy table settings, Olio embodies modern day aesthetics.

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30% off on Indian & International wines Or
Devour our Chef’s special menu with 3-4 courses paired with wines

Vegetarian, Set Course Menu, Price-  Rs. 1499 (all inclusive)

Set Menu Wines:
White – Reveilo Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve, India
Red – Reveilo Vineyards Nero d’Avola, India

Appetizers and Salads: (choice of one)

Pickled Watermelon and Goat Cheese- Cider and rock salt pickled watermelon and chevre quenelle served over crushed arugula and pine nuts

Fried Cannelloni- Spinach and sundried tomato cannelloni served over a tomato confit, arrabiata sauce

Mushroom Two Ways- Grilled fresh mushrooms with garlic and balsamic paired with a mushroom mascarpone shot

Salata Eliniki- Greek salad with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, kalamata olives, feta cheese, sweet red onion and traditional lemon vinaigrette

Main Course: (choice of one)

Melanzana Ala Parmigiana – Layers of smoked eggplant, buffalo mozzarella, roma tomatoes and pesto, baked golden brown

Fusilli Ala Crème Di Pesto – Spirals tossed with a creamy basil pesto

Ravioli Di Spinaci Con Riccota- Ravioli stuffed with spinach, ricotta and tomato

Risotto Alla Boscaiola- Arborio rice cooked with fresh mushrooms and porcini, drizzled with black truffle oil and parmesan shavings

Gnocchi Genovese- Gnocchi tossed in homemade pesto with sun dried tomatoes

Dessert: (choice of one)

Mousse Au Chocolat

Crème Catlana

Chocolate Mud Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Dessert from the Trolley

Non Vegetarian, Set Course Menu, Price-  Rs. 1849 (all inclusive)

Set Menu Wines:
White – Reveilo Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve, India
Red – Reveilo Vineyards Nero d’Avola, India

Appetizers and Salads: (choice of one)

Chicken and Sweet Potato Empanadas- Crisp Spanish turnovers with paprika chicken, sweet potatoes and a tomato pepper salsa

Albondigas Manchega- Meatball skewers in a spicy tomato sauce with olives and pearl onions

Smoked Salmon Tabbouleh- Finely chopped parsley with cracked wheat, tomatoes, green onions, lemon juice and smoked salmon

Pollo Tri Senape – Succulent chicken grilled with rosemary and three mustard glaze served with focaccia crisps

Main Course: (choice of one)

Stuffed Chicken Breast – Panko crusted breast of chicken stuffed with mozzarella, fresh basil and sweet potato

Fettuccini Alfredo Al Pollo Affumicato- Ribboned pasta with a creamy fresh mushroom and smoked chicken sauce

Fettuccine Tartufo Bianco- Fettuccine with truffle cream and parma ham

Spaghetti Al Salmone- Spaghetti tossed with Norwegian smoked salmon and asparagus in a vodka cream sauce

Dessert: (choice of one)

Mousse Au Chocolat

Crème Catlana

Chocolate Mud Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Dessert from the Trolley

CHOOSE ANY WINE FROM THE WINE LIST BELOW AT 30% OFF

Wine by the Bottle:

Champagne

Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve
Moët et Chandon Brut Imperial
Laurent-Perrier Brut Rosé
Cuvee Dom Perignon

Sparkling Wine

Fratelli Gran Cuvée Brut India
Duc de Breux Blanc de Blancs France
Zardetto Prosecco di Treviso DOC Italy
Korbel Natural Brut California
Champagne USA

White

France
Domaine Laroche Chablis Premier Cru
Château de Parenchere Bordeaux
Supérieur Blanc
Saint Cosme Little James Basket Press
Vin de pays des cotes de Gascogne Blanc
Moulin de Gassac Chardonnay
Languedoc France

Italy
Villa Antinori Bianco, Antinori
Bertani Soave Classico

Germany
Weingut Ulrich Langguth Label Riesling
Mosel Germany

Spain
Marquis de Riscal Rueda DDO

New world
Saint Clair Sauvignon Blanc New Zealand
Mike Tango Bravo Torrontes Argentina
Neethlingshof Estate Gewurztraminer
South Africa
Jacobs Creek Semillon Chardonnay Australia
Caliterra Chardonnay Reserva Chile

India
Reveilo Chenin Blanc
Reveilo Grillo
Reveilo Chardonnay
Charosa Selection Sauvignon Blanc
Charosa Selection Viognier
Fratelli Sauvignon Blanc
Fratelli Chenin Blanc

Rosé

Château de Parenchere Bordeaux
Supérieur France
Fratelli Shiraz Rose India

Red

France
Château de Parenchere Bordeaux Supérieur
Bordeaux Supérieur Château Penin Tradition
Cotes du Rhône St. Esprit Delas
Les Viguiers Rouge – AOC
Cotes du Rhône villages

Italy
Santa Cristina Antinori Italy

Spain
Bodegas Maurodos Prima Toro

New world
Boekenhoutskloof, the Wolftrap
Paarl South Africa
Hill & Dale Pinotage South Africa
Blackstone Winemaker’s Select
Merlot California USA
Mike Tango Bravo Malbec
Petit Verdot Argentina
Rolf Binder Halliwell Shiraz-Grenache
Barossa Valley Australia
Caliterra Reserva Merlot Chile
Jacobs Creek Shiraz Cabernet Australia

India
Charosa Cabernet Sauvignon
Charosa Reserve Tempranillo
Fratelli Cabernet Sauvignon
Reveilo Syrah Reserve
Reveilo Nero D’Avola
Charosa Cabernet Shiraz
Reveilo Cabernet Reserve

Dessert

Reveilo Late Harvest Chenin Blanc

Wine by the Glass:

Sparkling

Fratelli Gran Cuvée Brut India
Duc de Breux Blanc de Blancs France

White

Ulrich Langguth Fern Label
Riesling Germany
Mike Tango Bravo Torrontes Argentina
Bertani Soave Gargànega Italy
Chateau de Parenchere
Bordeaux Blanc France
Neethlingshof Estate Gewurztraminer
South Africa
Vin de pays des cotes de
Gascogne Blanc France
Reveilo Chenin Blanc
Charosa Selection Viognier
Fratelli Sauvignon Blanc

Red

MikeTango Bravo Malbec
Petit Verdot Argentina
Hill & Dale Pinotage South Africa
Caliterra Reserva Merlot Chile
Jacobs Creek Shiraz Cabernet Australia
Charosa Cabernet Sauvignon India
Reveilo Syrah Reserve India
Reveilo Nero D’Avola
Reveilo Cabernet Reserve

Dessert

Reveilo Late Harvest Chenin Blanc

Wines are subject to availabilty

Address: Balraj Sahani Marg, Juhu Beach, Mumbai 400 049

Website: http://www.novotelmumbai.com/

 

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Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Dinner

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Moet & Chandon hosted a Grand Vintage Dinner a few days ago to introduce their 2004, 1992 and 1975 vintages. Before I set off on the evening I should mention that it truly is great to see Moet Hennessy celebrate both their newly launched Indian made sparkling wine Chandon and their Champagne portfolio simultaneously.

I’ve always said that I’m happiest at dinnertime. This dinner in particular certainly made me very very happy and the copious amounts of Champagne I drank shamelessly had nothing to do with it.

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We started with their Non Vintage before getting into the three vintages 04, 92 and 75 with dinner.  Each fantastic, each with their own individual characteristics and I found it very interesting to compare all four of them together.

The Champagnes got more complex as the vintages got older, my personal favourite of the evening would probably be the 1992 which was somewhat mid way between the comparatively youthful 2004 and the more complex, nuttier 1975.

What caught me by surprise was the fantastic menu for the evening and the almost perfection with which the three vintages were paired with each of the courses.  The 1975 also went really well with dessert; a great example of just how versatile Champagne can be when it comes to food pairing.

A thunderous round of applause to the teams at Moet & the Chefs at the Four Seasons for creating an extraordinary wine and food driven pleasure experience.  All we need now is for them to do this with Veuve Clicquot !

The three vintages will be available in India in tiny quantities so you may just never get your hands on them but if you do, feel free to invite me to share that bottle of 92.

Nikhil Agarwal

Sommelier & Director, All Things Nice

Tasting notes:

Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Collection 2004

2004

A graceful palate with a light airy structure: straightforward yet complex, with a sleek, pure savour leading into a long, langourously rich finish. A light, lively, supple structure with mineral overtones.

Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage Collection 1992

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In the mouth the flavour is rich, warm and creamy, underlain by a delicately astringent structure. The impression of fullness and harmony linger. The finish is vivid and fresh with a subtle spiciness along with lingering notes of vanilla and candied citrus.

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1975

On the tongue the taste is vinous yet distinguished and, in the end, has a classical elegance with a certain uprightness. The warm, fleshy richness is underlain by a well-integrated, polished structure with rich notes of roasted nuts. The finish is firm and remarkably refined.

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Nikhil Agarwal in Deccan Herald

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Deccan Herald features Nikhil Agarwal, sommelier and director of All Things Nice, with his views in “Wine and the Indian palate”.

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All Things Nice in Food & Hospitality World

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Food & Hospitality World featured The 2nd Indian Wine Consumer Choice Awards conceptualized and organized by All Things Nice.  The aim of IWCCA is to give Indian consumers an opportunity to judge for themselves and on behalf of other consumers the best Indian wines and brands available in the country.

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All Things Nice in Hindustan Times

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Hindustan Times features the 2nd Indian Wine Consumers Choice Awards organied by All Things Nice. This competition will create an independent list of India’s finest wines judged by the very people who drink them and the results will provide wineries, hotels, restaurants & retail chains with vital consumer preferences.

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