Just Earth News | @justearthnews | 03 Apr 2023, 07:39 am

Kolkata/NITN: April is slated to be an exciting month, with a spate of festivals, such as Easter and Bengali New Year, and sporting activities, such as the Indian Premier League (IPL).
In tune with the celebrations, restaurants and cafes across the country are gearing up too with a variety of menus to mark the occasions.
We take a look around to see what’s on offer and where.
Even if you are not in your own city, you can always drop in at these restaurants for a spot of fun.
What: IPL themed Menu
Where: Canteen Pub & Grub, Kolkata
When: Till May 28, 2023
Highlights: A variety of sizzlers (Gujarat’s Roasted Ghee Paneer, Punjab’s Dhaba Mutton, Delhi’s Egg Tawa Fry, etc.) and LIIT cocktails (Mumbai ke Hitman, Chennai Super Sixer etc.) named after the teams and their cities.
Cost: Approximately Rs 1500 (plus tax) for two
What: Easter Brunch
Where: b Café, Bengaluru
When: April 9, 2023
Highlights: Coffee & Plum Glazed Ham, Sticky Onions & Cheddar Quiche, Brioche Easter Pate, Hot Cross Buns, and Easter Bunny Rolls.
Cost: Rs 2,999 (plus tax) upwards
Plus: Golden Egg Hunt and giveaways for kids
What: Easter goodies
Where: Magnolia Bakery, Bengaluru
When: First and second week of April, 2023
Highlights: Carrot Cake (grated carrot, coconut, pineapple, raisins and walnuts and finished with cream cheese icing and toasted walnuts), special pies (such as Mini Apple Double Crust Pie or the Mini Chocolate Pudding Pie)
Cost: Starts from Rs 330 (plus tax)
What: Easter Brunch
Where: Feast, Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, Bengaluru
When: April 9, 2023; 12.30pm to 4pm
Highlights: Roast Turkey with Cranberry Sauce, Oven Baked Pumpkin Lasagna, Devilled Eggs and Scotch Eggs, Vichy Carrots, Fondant Potatoes, Buttered Sprouts, Carrot cakes, Chocolate eggs
Cost: Rs 2,400 (plus tax) upwards
Plus: Egg hunt for kids. Learn to make pizza and gnocchi, Make your own Designer Cupcakes.
What: Easter Brunch
Where: JW Kitchen, JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru
When: April 9, 2023; 12.30pm to 3.30pm
Highlights: Hot Cross Buns, Devilled Eggs, Quiche, Frittata, Lamb Leg, Pork Roast; multi-cuisine buffets and live counters; Mimosas, Champagne, and freshly squeezed juices
Cost: Rs 3000 (plus tax) for non-alcoholic brunch
Plus: Easter egg hunt for kids, photos with Easter Bunny
What: Poila Boisakh Special Thali
Where: Benjamin Bengalee, Kolkata
When: April 13 to 15, 2023; noon to 11.30pm
Highlights: A range of vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali meals comprising Bengali dishes
Cost: Starting from Rs 499
What: IPL Match Mania
Where: Chowman (Kolkata, Bengaluru, Delhi)
When: On every KKR, RCB, DC match days; noon to 10.30pm
Highlights: Special vegetarian and non-vegetarian combo meals
Cost: Starts from Rs 249 (plus tax)
Plus: Check for discounts available on Chowman app orders
What: IPL Special
Where: Bakstage Gourmet, Kolkata
When: Till May 28, 2023
Highlights: A range of veg and non-veg starters named after the various teams, such as Royal Challenger Bangalore Chonk ki Tikki, Delhi Capitals Kumbh ki Galouti, Chennai Super Kings Chicken 65, Kolkata Knight Riders Chicken Kathi Roll, etc.
Cost: Approximately Rs 1200 for two
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