Monday 27 October 2014

Kitchens of Kangan’ returns to unravel the finest of North West Frontier Indian Cuisine!!


Authentic yet innovative, Kangan presents gourmet Indian cuisine with sublimity. Highlighting the flavors of Peshawar, this sleek restaurant gives guests a taste of the rich culinary history of the region as interpreted by world-class chefs. Westin Mumbai, Pune & Hyderabad come together to celebrate the unified glory of the modern and refined Indian delicacies at the renowned speciality venue Kangan.


‘Kangan’, one of Westin Hotels and Resorts’ first exclusive ventures in to North West Frontier speciality Indian cuisine, is set at being No. 1 in the culinary world of Indian delicacies and establishing itself by choice as the preferred dining venue. Westin brings back to you Kitchens of Kangan which is a powerful and exclusive convergence of the Kangan’s at The Westin Mumbai Garden City, The Westin Pune Koregoan Park and The Westin Hyderababd Mindspace.




Always in an endeavour to delight, Kangan is targeting gourmands from across borders to come, indulge in creations of the country’s best chefs and be mesmerized with their culinary expertise. Let the fiery flavours from the North West Frontier take over your taste buds as The Westin Mumbai Garden City unveils in its grandest style and finesse, ‘Kitchens of Kangan’ which is set to unravel Kangan in a yet another enticing and integrated avatar.

The talent pool of culinary masters will assemble their specialities in an especial menu that is all set to tempt and satiate the hungry tummies of all epicures. Succulent kebabs, freshly-baked Indian breads, and an eclectic selection of Indian spices will mesmerise everyone with the exotic flavours of the region. Some of the delicacies that one can look forward to are ‘Dora Kebab’, our rose petal-flavored lamb botis encased with lamb mince, ‘Dum Ki Bhindi’, okra stuffed with raw mango and spices cooked on dum and ‘Lahori Cherga’, a fiery, rustic chicken on bone, stir fried with bay leaves and black pepper, to name a few. The perfect blend of innovation with authenticity in the North West Indian cuisine is a usual norm in Kangan. Get ready to be amazed by the modern take of original Indian delicacies which are popular in all the three metros like the Sayadri Murg, Kalmi Champ from Westin Mumbai, Westin Pune & Hyderabad. Enjoy this scrumptious menu paired with the finest of scotch selections from our menu of world-class single malts while the music stimulates your taste buds.

Partaking in the activities will be ‘Kangan’ restaurants from Westin Hotels and Resorts properties across India with Chef Shamsher Ahmed, Chef Rakesh Kumar and Chef Narayan Salunke representing The Westin Mumbai Garden City, The Westin Hyderabad Mindspace, The Westin Pune Koregoan Park properties respectively. The ‘Kitchens of Kangan’ concept will be promoted in Mumbai from the 27 October to 9 November 2014, in Pune from 14 to 28 November 2014 and in Hyderabad from 16 January to 1 February 2015.

So brace yourselves for a true culinary journey that promises to satisfy the gourmet in you which will tantalize your taste buds, during Kitchens of Kangan at Westin Mumbai, Hyderabad and Pune.

Kangan at The Westin Mumbai Garden City 

Monday 13 October 2014

The Westin Mumbai Garden City organizes 5 Km Charity Run for Assisi Bhavan ‘Home for Old’



The Westin Mumbai Garden City as a part of its care for community drive organized a 5 Kms charity run with its business partners and associates to create awareness and raise funds for local old aged home Assisi Bhavan. This mass well-being mobilization was identified by the Starwood Hotels & Resorts; 12th October 2014 witnessed hotels in different cities and resort destinations across Asia Pacific organize Charity run for fund raising.


The Westin Mumbai Garden City joined this ‘Do Good’ exercise by organizing a 5K Charity Run in Goregaon to raise funds for Assisi Bhavan - Home for Aged. The hotel recognizing vitality of its local community invited its associates and their families, guests & patrons along with business partners to participate in project ‘Pledge to Spread Warmth’.  The movement aimed to create awareness on the needs and requirements of the senior members at the Old-age home.





This Charity run was a huge success with a participation number up-to 160 runners and The Westin Mumbai Garden City raising INR 1,31,000 for Assisi Bhavan. While the cheering participants proudly livened up the marathon with their great enthusiasm and energy, tremendous love and support for the cause was showcased when the hotel announced the donations collected and presented it to the Assisi Bhavan representative.






The funds raised through this Charity Drive was donated to Assisi Bhavan in Goregaon East (‘home for aged’ managed by St. Joseph Convent housing 72 elderly residents). Funds will be used for utility needs such as personal hygiene, facility maintenance, medical attention, dietary requirement and linen & clothing for the senior residents.




Sharing thoughts on the movement, Anuraag Bhatnagar, Area General Manager, Starwood Hotels & Resorts India said “We at The Westin Mumbai Garden City are proud to extend our support towards community betterment initiative. Movement such as the Charity run helps us showcase our commitment for ‘care for community’ through a fun and healthy activity. Our associates have displayed keen interest and our business partners a great support in seeing through this initiative for the senior residents at Assisi Bhavan. The NGO is doing a phenomenal job in taking care of the elderly and we are more than happy in supporting them in their basic utilities & welfare.”