They've been voted the best in town and with good reason, finds Namita Gupta in this four-part series which profiles the winners of the Red Romanov-MiD DAY Hottest Hangouts contest
They've been voted the best in town and with good reason, finds Namita Gupta in this four-part series which profiles the winners of the Red Romanov-MiD DAY Hottest Hangouts contest
Hint
Hint has an interesting array of cocktails and mocktails. Apart from the gorgeous view that the open-air section of the lounge bar and restaurant offers, regulars love the Chinese and Thai starters. Their promotional events like Ladies' Night and Bollywood Night are invariably packed to capacity.
At: 47/48, Bangalore Central 5th Floor, Residency Road (Opp Mayo Hall). Ph: 4112 3557, 4112 3558. Meal for two: Rs 1500 (with drinks).
Hint is the winner in the Pub/ Lounge Bar category of the contest.
"The restaurant offers an amazing view of the city. I don't drink alcohol, so I try the mocktails. Parking is no problem here. The location is ideal if you are hosting a party as it's in the heart of town"
Anjaan, Radio One's senior programming manager and RJ
The Only Place
The decor is minimalistic, with plain wooden benches and cane chairs, but the food is superlative. The menu is not exhaustive but each dish is a work of art. The portions are generous, making it a value-for-money restaurant. The London fish n chips ranks as the hot favourite.
Though continental food is what The Only Place is famous for, they also serve a modest variety of Indian fare. While meat-eaters have reason to rejoice, vegetarians have to be content with salads, quiche and pasta. For those who didn't know this already, they make the best apple pie in town.
The Only Place is the winner in the International/ Specialty category of the contest.
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At: Only Place, behind Museum Road post office, next to Raheja Chambers, Shanthala Nagar, Museum Road. Ph: 3271 8989. Meal for two: Rs 900 (approx).
"The Only Place is my favourite restaurant because their steaks are incredible"
Actor and theatre artist Chippy Gangjee
South Indies
South Indies, the south Indian vegetarian restaurant in Indiranagar, offers traditional and tasty food from Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. They also have an elegant lounge called Upsouth. The du00c3u00a9cor of the restaurant is contemporary and the food is vegetarianu00e2u0080u00a6 tadka maar ke! Take for instance, the podi tossed idlis, where cocktail idlis are smothered in desi ghee and spicy chutney powder. The mokka junna miriyalu or batter-fried baby corn garnished with black pepper and the karuvepilai poondu kozhumbhu, a garlic-curry leaf gravy, are other revelations, and so is the elaneer payasam.
South Indies is the winner in the Other South Indian category of the contest.
Master chef Venkatesh Bhat says, "I'm more than thrilled that connoisseurs of good food have given us a high rating. We are just a year-and-a-half old and it's great to know that our hard work has been rewarded."
At: South Indies, 840/A, 100ft Road, Indiranagar. Ph: 4163 6363. Meal for 2: Rs. 800 (approx).
"I like South Indies because I'm vegetarian. Their lunch buffet has a good mix of food from all four south Indian states"
Sheela Krishnaswamy, nutrition consultant
Indi Joe
Owned by Prakash Nichani of the BJN group, this all-day dining place serves the best of the world on a platter. The bar serves exotic cocktails and a great selection of wines. Indi Joe is known for its sizzlers and Mexican dishes like chicken veracruz and chimichanga. The classic cheese fondue is a must try and so is their chocolate mousse, which is aptly called vertigo.u00a0
At: No. 1, Carlton Towers, Airport Road. Ph: 4111 3636. Weekday buffet: Rs 249 (plus taxes) and weekend buffet: Rs 299 (plus taxes).
Indi Joe has been voted runner-up in the International/ Specialty category of the contest. Sports celebs like Robin Uthappa, Rahul Dravid and Pankaj Advani swear by the sizzlers and the buffet here.
NYK'S
The nightclub serves up pulsating music and the restaurant dishes up Mediterranean and Persian fare like logneyah kebabs, beef tenderloin steaks with onion jam and more. Rated high on the popularity charts are the Nyk's fountain (4 glasses balanced on each other with flambu00c3u00a9 liqueur) and gasoline shots (shooters where you smoke liqueur).
Nyk's has been voted runner-up in the Pub/Lounge Bar category of the contest. Owner Ananth Narayan says, "I have been in the hospitality business since nine years. I wanted to start a place that has everything for an evening of relaxation and fun. At Nyk's you will find a bed bar, a VIP section with massage chairs, an open-air bar and more."
At: Nyk's, 4th floor, 50, Gold Towers, Old Black Cadillac building, Residency Road. Ph: 9902 64402. Meal for two with drinks: Rs 1500 (approx).
"Radio One hosts the Desi Grooves party as the music played here is peppy. Carlton's delightful cocktails and a good night club ambience is what sets this place apart from the rest"
Prithvi, Radio One RJ, who loves to hang out at Nyk's with friends
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