Not In Town | @notintownlive | 13 Aug 2019, 06:28 pm

Kolkata: It’s that time of the year again, when sisters eagerly wait for their brothers to tie a Rakhi on their wrist and get the much deserved “neg” (‘presents’).
Raksha Bandhan is a festival that signifies the beautiful and loving relationship between brothers and sisters.
Like any other festival, Raksha Bandhan is also food-centric.
Ahead of the festival which will be celebrated on August 15 this year, take a look at the beautiful places or restaurants which are offering special menu on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan here.
Little Pleasures Patisserie
Little Pleasures Patisserie, a patisserie in the French style that combines global palates and trends with the hospitality of the City of Joy, was launched in 2007.
The Rakhi Special Menu consists of a variety of fresh, mouth-watering cakes, tarts and pies such as Classic Black Forest Gateau, Hazelnut Swiss Roll, Lemon Meringue Pie, French Raspberry Cheesecake, Trio Mousse, Chocolate Concorde, their Signature Lemon Tea Cake, and many more.
This menu of desserts not only consists of these scrumptious delicacies, but also some Assorted Rakhi Hamper Baskets, which would be the most suitable gift to show your siblings how much you love them. You can collect your box of happiness from any of the two outlets (on pre-order only).
Address: 8/1 Loudon Street, Kolkata – 700017 and 60 B, Sarat Bose Road, Kolkata – 700025
Timings: 10 AM – 9 PM (for Loudon street outlet), 12 Noon – 12 Midnight (for Sarat Bose Road outlet)
Price Range: Rs. 950/- to Rs. 1650/- (per pound), Rs. 2000/- onwards (for the Assorted Hamper Baskets)
Contact Details: 9830544866/9831091732
Biscotti
The Raksha Bandhan special menu offers some wide varieties of options in Appetizers, Salads, Main Course and of course Desserts. This complete menu presents some extremely finger-licking dishes from each of this sections such as Deconstructed Sushi Jar, Vada Pav Panini, Grilled Vegetable Fritters, Glutten Free or Peri Peri Crackers with Cheese and Dips of various kinds, Thai Bhel, Glass Noodle Salad, Ramen Bowl with Rice/Noodles, Indian Platter, Chocolate Orange Pudding, Mixed Berry Pudding, Tiramisu with Kahlua and many more. Biscotti special Cookie Cake for Brothers and other sweet treats for kids are also available.
Address: Forum Mall, 10/3 Elgin Road, Elgin, Kolkata – 700020 (4th floor), Metro Cash & Carry, Ajoynagar, Kolkata – 700099 and 2, Hellen Keller Sarani, Near Majerhat Station, Kolkata – 700053 (Workshop)
Timings: 11 AM to 10:30 PM (Forum outlets) and 8 AM – 10:30 PM (Ajoy Nagar outlet)
Price Range: Rs. 70/- to Rs. 1950/-
Contact Details: 9330187766/9163316912/9330078776
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