Mumbaikars who are fans of seafood can spend this weekend, enjoying the culinary heritage of the coastal belt at a food festival in Alibaug. Organised by travel and adventure tourism platform Moonstone Hammock, the pop-up to be held at Buddha Caf&eacute; offers diners regional seafood dishes from Konkani, Goan, Malwani, Malabari, and Mangalorean cuisines.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jan/Local-vendor_e.jpg" alt="A local vendor at the Alibaug fish market displays the day&rsquo;s fresh catch" width="1280" height="720" /> A local vendor at the Alibaug fish market displays the day&rsquo;s fresh catch
&ldquo;The intention is to enable diners to savour local flavours. Hence, members of the Koli community will also present fresh daily catches,&rdquo; reveals Pradeep Singh Choudhary, the platform&rsquo;s CEO and co-founder. &ldquo;Expect dishes including pomfret, crabs, prawns, chicken, and other seasonal produce.&rdquo;
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jan/Chef-Aditya_e.jpg" alt="A chef presents a traditionally marinated Surmai on a banana leaf" width="1280" height="720" /> A chef presents a traditionally marinated Surmai on a banana leaf
Dishes range from Goan Prawn Rissois and Agri Koli Pomfret Fry to Chonak Tikka and Surmai dishes. &ldquo;Many dishes will be cooked on a tandoor,&rdquo; he adds. For vegetarians, options include, Pineapple Sasav (Goan), Vangi Batata Rassa (Agri Koli), and Kaju Curry (Malwani).
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jan/Pineapple-Sasav_e.jpg" alt="Pineapple Sasav and Kaju Curry" width="1280" height="720" /> Pineapple Sasav and Kaju Curry
&ldquo;Apart from the food, visitors can expect live musical performances at the venue, a cultural Koli dance performance, and a sundowner DJ session, along with stalls and counters displaying seafood, and organised games.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jan/Pradeep-Singh_e.jpg" alt="Pradeep Singh Choudhary" width="1280" height="720" /> Pradeep Singh Choudhary
Importantly, there will be cookout sessions and live demonstrations by chefs, where guests can interact with and learn directly from them,&rdquo; the co-founder mentions. Desserts offered, meanwhile, are the Goan Mangane, and favourites such as Modak and Puran Poli, among other fares.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jan/Buddha-Cafe_e.jpg" alt="Musical performers at an earlier event hosted at Buddha Cafe" width="1280" height="720" /> Musical performers at an earlier event hosted at Buddha Cafe
&ldquo;Most visitors to Alibaug view it as a classic tourist destination or getaway close by, but there is a lot more to their food culture and community that needs to be showcased, which is our aim,&rdquo; Choudhary signs off.
<img src="http://images.mid-day.com/images/images/2026/jan/Koli-folk-dance_e.jpg" alt="A traditional Koli dance performance. Pic courtesy/Wikimedia Commons" width="1280" height="720" /> A traditional Koli dance performance. Pic courtesy/Wikimedia Commons
On January 24 to 26; 12 pm to 4 pm (lunch) and 6 pm to 11 pm (dinner) At Buddha Caf&eacute;, Awas Beach Road, Alibaug Log on to @moonstonehammockofficial (to register; food and beverage charges separate)

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