It is that time of the year again! December is back, bringing with it one of the most celebrated festivals of the year- Christmas. As usual, there are numerous Christmas Eve parties happening around Mumbai. Here are some of the events that will add color to the Christmas Eve for Mumbaikars.
Crazy Christmas Hat Party at ’The Little Door’
Love food and dancing, topped with a variety of cocktails and lip-smacking alcoholic deserts? Here is the perfect Christmas party for you. The Little Door promises to give you a superlative Yule Tide by offering you music that will make you want to dance and copious amounts of flavorsome food you will love to gorge on. Don your craziest Christmas Hat and step out of your frenzied days and step in through The Little Door to make each day an occasion, and each occasion the best you’ve ever had!
When: 24th December 2013
When: 8 pm – 4 am
How much: Entry is free
Where: The Little Door, Ground Floor, Shree Siddhivinayak Plaza, Off New Link Road, Andheri West
Contact: 022-26732527/ 9892649040/ 9920983833
Who stole the Christmas Tree?
A fun-filled forensic workshop for the kids aged 6-8 and 9-12 years, to solve the case of the missing Christmas tree and find the culprits before Christmas. This is the perfect Christmas activity for those little sleuths who love a good mystery. IFO forensic experts have designed these workshops for kids with a detective turn of mind, complete with missions that require them to learn about fingerprints, footwear evidence, and CSI techniques and to conduct investigations, interrogate persons of interest and hunt for a suspect.
When: 22nd December, 10: am- 1 pm
Where : Juhu, Mumbai
Contact: Ms. Joulyn Kenny 91-9819288253
Visit us at: https://www.facebook.com/CsiWorkshopForKidsIndia
Christmas Brunch At Amadeus
Have a taste for finer things in life? Do not miss the Xmas brunch at Amadeus, as they celebrate the Spirit of Christmas with exquisite dishes that take you on a journey down the Mediterranean. The brunch presents a taste of Spain, Yemen and Greece with dishes such as Spanish Leg of Ham with Mustard and Brown Sugar Glaze, Clay Oven Sweet Potatoes, Yemeni Zhough, Seville Orange Salsa, Spanakorizo along with traditional staples like Xmas Cocas, followed by unending Spanish and Melon Sangria pitchers and Farrokh’s signature desserts.
When: 25th December 2013
Time: 12 PM to 3:30 PM
How much: Vegetarian Menu Rs.1650/- plus taxes, Non-Vegetarian Menu Rs. 2200/- plus taxes
Where: Amadeus, National Centre of Performing Arts, Nariman Point, Mumbai
Contact: 022-30987888
Mocha Celebrates Christmas with Santa Clause
Mocha is making Christmas legit this year by putting their little spin on this holiday, complete with a themed décor and a special winter menu made By Order. So gather your merry men and tuck into Appetizers of Cocktail Meatballs, Bourbon and Honey Glazed Wings, Turkey Ham and Cheesy Potato Croquettes, Sweet Potato and Sage Wedges, and Duo of Mushroom Éclairs. Or try mains with Maple Glazed Roast Chicken Grandmother Style, Parmesan with Herb Encrusted Baked Basa or Cannelloni with Pumpkin and Sage Sauce. Finally, there are sinful Desserts like Plum Pudding with Royal Icing and Traditional Rum Balls. To atone for your sinful indulgences, you can participate in good will initiatives like the Act of Kindness (Charity Drive) and Legally Green (Gift a Tree). Get ready to be judged by Santa at Mocha!
Dates
Act of Kindness- 6th- 17th December 2013
Legally Green- 13th- 25th December 2013
By Order- 15th- 25th December 2013
Where: Bandra West - Address- Classic Corner Building, Next to Holy Family Hospital, Hill Road, Bandra West, Mumbai Contact: 022 26421484
Ghatkopar West - Address- R City Mall, LBS Road, Ghatkopar West, Mumbai Contact- 022 25181259
Salt Water Café Brings You 12 Days of Christmas
Looking for the perfect spot to get into the season’s spirits and eat your way to happiness this Christmas? Salt Water Café in Bandra and Chruchgate is spreading some festive love with a feast that will warm your heart, play with your senses and fill your belly, for 12 whole days with their 12 Days of Christmas special. Pick from Appetizers like the Watercress & Potato Vichy, Baked Onion & Chevre Tart and Seafood Cakes + Smoked Oyster Salsa + Wasabi. Or head straight for Mains of Sweet Corn + Miso Dashi – Gnocchi, Cinnamon & Honey Glazed Roast Chicken or Turkey Schnitzel. Finally, end on a sweet note with Bread& Butter Pudding, Red Velvet Cake and Mix Berry Crumble Pie – all headed by true blue Christmas loving chefs – Gresham Fernandes and Xavier Fernandes.
When: 14th – 25th December 2013
Time: 12:00 PM onward
Where: Bandra West - Address- Plot No. 87, Ground Floor, Rose Minar Annexe, Chapel Road, Bandra West. Contact: 22 3271 0520
Churchgate - Address- 82, Nagin Mahal, opposite Gaylord, Veer Nariman Road, Churchgate. Contact: 22 6633 6070, +919022905945
Celebrate Christmas in the Sky
It’s all about Glitz and High Glamour. It’s all about celebrating Good life. Level 37 at the Palladium Hotel elevates the fine dine and clubbing scene in Mumbai to the next level of sophistication and grandeur. Housing two unique clubbing options: Li Bai, the Asian Bar and EXO, the high energy club, are an epitome of decadence and luxury. While Li Bai mixologists concoct exotic cocktails like Santa’s Dream, Summer in Winter and ‘Xmas Cheer, EXO makes you feel on top of the world while dancing the night away to Madoc’s Big House Room beats at the high energy club with plush leather seating and opulent chandelier lighting.
Where: Palladium Hotel, Lower Parel
Contact : +918879588550
Smoke House Deli Brings Winter Wonders This Christmas
As Father Christmas comes calling, Smoke House Deli turns into a winter wonderland of hearty and scrumptious Christmas treats. Fresh ingredients will meet traditional Christmas dishes to reinterpret classics the Smoke House Deli way, also debunking the myth that there are not enough options for vegetarians. You can warm up to a Braised Onion & Chickpea + Kale soup or tuck into a Roasted Squash + Charred Apples + Feta salad. Then pick from Mains such as Creamed Mushroom + Beetroot Ravioli, Black Olives Risotto + Thyme & Chilli Braised Veggies, Pan Fried Barramundi + Sweet Corn Puree, Braised Chicken Leg + Onion & Kidney Mash and 3 Pepper Crusted Pepper Tenderloin Steak. Desserts include Orange Glazed Pears + Roasted Almond Pie with Salted Caramel Ice Cream. So book a date with Smoke House Deli’s Winter Wonders and discover a spread that will top any gift you find under the Christmas tree!
When: 15th – 25th December 2013, 11.30 am to 11.30 pm
Where : Unit No. 9G, Block No 3, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Contact: 22-24933222, 9619863248
Christmas at The Oberoi
There are a bunch of fun activities planned at the Oberoi for Christmas.
At the Oberoi Patisserie & Delicatessen, you can succumb to your taste buds by tasting spiced cookies, Yule logs, specialty ginger bread houses, stolen, roast turkey and much more. Join their gingerbread cookie decorating class for tips on how to dress up your Christmas goodies.
Price for workshop: 1100 + taxes per child
Contact : 02266326245
At FENIX
Surrender to a fabulous buffet offering a selection of appetizers, sushi and desserts as well as a spectacular main course selection accompanied by an unlimited offer of fine wines and spirits.
Christmas Eve – Rs. 3450 + taxes
Christmas Day – Rs. 5000 + taxes
At VETRO
Celebrate Christmas Day with authentic Italian cuisine, trimmed with classic Christmas flavours from Vetro’s scrumptious menu. Sip on the city’s finest collection of wines while Santa Claus rides in to fill your stockings and fulfil your wishes for the season. Chef Alessandro Stefoni will present an exclusive a la carte menu for New Year’s Eve featuring the finest seasonal ingredients and dishes with a festive flair.
Christmas Eve set menu – Rs. 3450 + taxes
Christmas Day buffet – Rs. 5000 + taxes
Contact: 22-66 32 6041
Christmas Buffet Brunch & Dinner at Orchid Hotel
The spirit of Christmas will be celebrated with a special buffet. So put on your Santa hats and join them for Christmas celebrations. You might also spot Santa Claus in the hotel lobby distributing some yummy Christmas sweets.
When: December 24th -Time: 7.30 PM to 11.45 PM (Dinner Buffet)
December 25th- Time: 12 noon to 3 PM (Buffet Brunch) & 7.30 PM to 11.45 PM (Dinner Buffet)
Where: Boulevard, Mostly Grills
Contact: 022-26164040
Cost: Rs. 1800 + taxes (Non-Alcohol Package) & Rs. 2000 + taxes (Alcohol Package)
Christmas Celebrations at Sahara Star
Sahara Star had already kicked in Christmas by including their guests in their annual fruit mixing activity on 30th October ‘13 for their Christmas cake. The event involves guests creating the batter and letting it ferment with alcohol over a period of time. This mixture will later be used to bake the Christmas Cake. Other Christmas celebrations at Sahara Star include a special Desert Buffet decoration on 14th December and a special Xmas goodies shop being set up from 17th December onwards at Earth Plate. A Ginger Bread house will be set along with the lighting of the Christmas tree in the lobby on 6th December with the attendance of VIP and internal guests. Traditional Christmas drinks Sangria and Glühwein will be served to all the guests as a welcome drink to mark the occasion. Christmas Carols will be sung and snacks with cocktails will be available for the guests at Zero Level. Among other festivities, cookies and stalking filled with chocolates and jujubes will be placed in all rooms on 24th Dec and Christmas pudding with a shot of non-alcoholic Glühwein will be given to all guests on 25th evening. Carol singing and Good Fat White Santa will be there from the 21st-25th December at Earthplate.
Poinsettia or Pre-Christmas brunch: 22nd December, 12:30pm to 3:30pm
Non Alcoholic brunch: Rs. 2000 + taxes
Alcoholic brunch: Rs. 2250 + taxes
Special Christmas Eve Dinner: 24th December, 7pm to midnight.
Alcoholic & Non Alcoholic brunch: Rs. 2100 + taxes
Special Christmas Eve Dinner PDR: 24th & 25th December
Price: Rs. 10,0000 + taxes for 12 persons. The package will include unlimited food & soft beverages, fresh juices, energy drinks, mock tails and selected brand of alcohol
Gala X-Mas Brunch at Earth Plate: 25th December, 12:30 to 3:30pm
Non Alcoholic brunch: Rs. 2250 + taxes
Alcoholic brunch: Rs. 2500 + taxes
Note: 10% discount to Star Gourmet members and 15% discount to Aamby Valley EC’s
Lunch timing: 12 noon to 3pm
Dinner timing: 7pm to 12 midnight
Christmas Lunch & Dinner Price: Rs. 2,500/- per person taxes (including food, Gluhwein and Sangria and unlimited spirits of selected premium brands)
Contact: 022 66761149
So go on, have a Merry Christmas and spread the cheer!
Featured image by Ashish Tibrewal