Bring in 2013 in style

The night of December 31st is all about the good things in life….bringing in the New Year with parties, pomp and show. 

This New Year’s Eve, we at The Westin Mumbai Garden City will spoil you for choice with the array of parties across the hotel. So why party hop anywhere else? Just bounce around here to celebrate the most dazzling night of the year with grandeur and passion.

For the peace loving folks, Kangan plays host to ‘Daawat-e-Jannat’ with a 5 course set gourmet menu by Master Chef Ajay Chopra, accompanied by the lilting soulful strains of Ghazals and songs by Sarel Roshan, prepare yourself for a glimpse of Heaven.

If music and wine is your scene then move over to Prego, the Italian fine dine restaurant that will be hosting ‘Fiesta La Viva’ with a selection of 5 of their most popular and finest Italian fare, with a selection of special wines and pulsating music by DJ Rally.

As you bid adieu to 2012, get a taste of our exclusive world buffet at Seasonal Tastes where you’ll find delicious gourmet cuisines from every part of the world and to go with the occasion, you have a choice between a wide array of red and white wines.

For all you party animals with fire in your belly and a tingle up your spine, we at The Westin Mumbai present ‘Hot Freeze’ at the Ballroom.  A volcanic dance floor and an Ice bar, the best of Yin and Yang. With DJ Gary ramping it up, along with fiery belly dancers from the Mediterranean and pyro flyers coming all the way from Croatia you get to choose if it’s going to be a hot or a chilled out new year.

All of this starting at 9pm sharp, enjoy the worldly celebrations all under one roof.

After all the partying and making merry, we at The Westin Mumbai Garden City complete the entire circle with a special brunch - A New Year, A New You at Seasonal Tastes starting at 12:30 pm for you and your family on the 1st January 2013. What better way to start the New Year than a brunch with your loved ones? Celebrate with us at The Westin Mumbai Garden City and make this New Year about the right mix.

Santa has arrived at The Westin Mumbai Garden City

It’s time to put up the holly; bring out the Christmas decorations and get set to celebrate the festive season with family and friends! Christmas is here; let the celebrations begin and what better way to spend some time with your loved ones than over a deliciously mouthwatering meal! The Westin Mumbai Garden City brings you a series of festivities to help you make your celebrations more special!

Across the three restaurants - Prego, Seasonal Tastes and Kangan, we at The Westin Mumbai have scheduled an elaborate array of lunch and dinner buffets which have been planned with the idea of recreating a beautiful traditional Christmas feast.

Events that have been planned are:

Santa Comes Ringing this 24th of December, 2012, from 7 pm to 12 am.  An elaborate dinner buffet, available at all 3 restaurants, with Prego offering a special 4 course Italian meal, Seasonal Tastes showcasing world cuisines with roasts and Kangan, celebrating Christmas the Indian way, with Sandalwood chicken breast, hummus and delicious aloo katils.

Santa Serenades You on 25th December, 2012, from 12 pm- 4pm. Christmas lunch at Seasonal Tastes and Prego. Exquisite cuisines designed and created to meet your festive spirits. With turkey galore, minced pies, egg nogs and an endless list of the best wines!

And no, it doesn’t end here. Santa never sends his loved ones back without souvenirs. We at The Westin Mumbai have created special hampers to take home memories of a Christmas Day well spent!

Be a part of this extravagant celebration only with us.

A gem stone of our Westin family

We The Westin Mumbai Garden City are proud to share that our Materials Manager Mr. Joseph Pereira has received the award of Purchase Manager of the Year from Hotelier India.


Joseph Pereira, Materials Manager



Joseph is a part of the pre-opening team and joined The Westin Mumbai Garden City as Food and Beverage Controller on 10th February 2009. Due to his dedication and commitment, he was promoted to Materials Manager in April 2012. The new position granted Joseph the additional responsibility of overlooking the food and beverages controls department. To enable smooth operations, Joseph ensures that each purchase request is executed at priority without any delays and at the best price. Due to Joseph’s proactive attitude and tracking at regular intervals, he was able to intervene and prevent repeat order’s being processed.

Joseph has ensured that each team member is trained and cross-trained within the department after 6-8 months to ensure that there is knowledge enhancement and a back up is created for each process. There is also a well defined growth plan that is discussed and laid down for each associate within his team that is in line with Starwood programs. There has been zero attrition in his department since the last two years, which once again highlights Joseph’s multi-faceted leadership skills and the ability to obtain loyalty from his team.

A true asset within the team and we are proud to have such gem stones amongst us.


Hotelier India Winners and the Starwood team with
Area General Manager - Mr. Anuraag Bhatnagar and Materials Manager - Mr. Joseph Pereira



Ho! Ho! Ho! Ho! Santa checks in at The Westin Mumbai Garden City

The most awaited Christmas buffet brunch ‘Santa Checks – In’ was loved by every kid and parent. The Westin Mumbai Garden City was looking very beautiful and festive with the beautiful Christmas decorations.  

 

Little Nightingales singing christmas carols



The kids did not want their Christmas party to end as they were busy playing with Santa Claus and Flubber the clown. The moonwalker was never left empty, with so many excited children jumping and playing in it. The kids had balloons made for them in fancy shapes and got cute tattoos painted. The children had a huge range of games to choose from and the kids were never left bored. The live Christmas band had tough competition from the little nightingales. They sang  many melodious Christmas carols and all the favorite children’s songs.



The delicious burger and hot dog counter



The parents were not left out from all the fun filled activities. They played, danced and sang with their little tots. They were extremely happy to see their children playing and eating merrily. They had a huge variety of food to choose from. The extensive menu included a sumptuous array of delicacies for every palate. The yummy food laid included mice pies, broccoli and cheddar quiche, waffles, pancakes with crispy bacon, maple syrup, barbequed burgers with French fries, hot dogs, nachos and chips, panettone with crème vanilla, grilled chicken sausages with cheesy potato mash, marshmallows with dipping fondue and an unending list of        irresistible desserts.

Our selection of delicious desserts

The parents playing fun filled activities with their children

 

The Kids couldn’t decide which ice cream and candies they wanted as there was a huge live counter to choose from. With all the exciting food, the beverages weren’t left far behind. An exquisite line up of beverages including Indian red and white wine and sparkling wine for the elders to thicky thick shakes, soda lemonade and assorted soft beverages and fruit juices for the kids.

When it was time to leave the party at 4 pm, the kids weren’t ready to leave but The Westin Mumbai Garden City promised the kids that next year Christmas will also be as fun filled and full of surprises.

 

Bring Awadhi cuisine to your home

Let us journey back in time of the historic region of Awadh, a region known for outstanding architecture, soulful and delicious food. Awadhi cuisine originates from the city of Lucknow.  At The Westin Mumbai Garden City, rediscover the royal flavors and culinary heritage of Awadhi food. In keeping with ideas deep rooted, age old culture, Kangan offers delectable and aromatic platters to entice and encourage family dining in true Nawabi style. Why not try these sumptuous recipes recommended by our very own Ajay Chaudhary – Chef de Cuisine, Kangan in your own home.

KHOYA KHUBANI KI SEEKH

 Ingredients

 Paneer                                           30grams
 Khoya                                           100grams

 Apricot - chop                               20grams
 Ginger - chop                                 15grams
 Potato - boiled                               50grams
 Green chili - chop                           10grams
 Cardamom Powder                         5grams
 Mace Powder                                 5grams

 Jeera Powder                                  15grams

 Garam Masala Powder                    10 grams

 Salt to taste 

 Ghee                                                10grams

 Rosted chana dal - Powder              20grams

 Kewra water 3 drops  

 Coriander and lemon for garnish  

   

   

Method of preparation

• Grate paneer, khoya and potato mix together with all the above ingredients except coriander leaves and lemon

• Make a smooth mixture by rubbing it gently.

• Cook in a charcoal tandoor at moderate heat to get little golden color.

• Serve with chutney.

GALOUTI KEBAB

Ingredients

Lamb baby leg                                500grams

Ginger garlic paste                            50grams

Raw papaya paste                            50grams

Red chilli powder                             10grams

Brown onion paste                           50grams

Desi ghee                                        200ml

Cashew nuts paste                            50grams

Saffron                                              2grams

Black cardamom powder                 10grams

Rose petal powder                           10grams

Mace powder                                    5grams

Green cardamom powder                 10grams

Roasted chana flour                          50grams

Sweet attar                                           3m

Salt                                                   15grams

Method of preparation

1. Take lamb (5 times) from mincer, make sure meat is very smooth.

2. Add raw papaya paste, salt, red chilli powder, ginger garlic paste and keep it aside for 30 minutes.

3. Then add remaining powdered masala and cashew nuts, brown onion paste along with saffron and desi ghee.

4. Take a deep pan and place the mixture make a well and keep live coal in a bowl and put desi ghee and cover quickly and keep it aside for 30mintues tecnique called ‘dhungar’.

5. Add attar to the paste and again keep it aside for 10mins.

6. Divide the mixture into equal portions. Apply melted ghee on the palm and flatten the mince balls into round patties.

7. Heat ghee on tawa and shallow fry round patties over low heat until both sides are evenly brown.

Alternatively, why not experience this live at our Phir Pehle Aap food festival at Kangan until 22 December 2012?

Santa Checks In

Christmas time is finally here and Christmas comes with special treats. It’s a season of happiness, togetherness and delicious meals. The Westin Mumbai Garden City is hosting a Christmas themed buffet brunch ‘Santa Checks in’ with a fabulous traditional menu with special munchies for kids. Decorations will adorn the hotel and the aromatic scent of mulled wine will permeate through the lobby creating a festive and warm atmosphere.  A live band will be performing from 12:30 – 3:30 pm filling the Ballroom with melodious Christmas tunes.

Children are going to love to see each other, spend the afternoon playing games, sharing their new gifts and toys that Santa clause will carry for each of them. A Christmas buffet brunch designed especially for children will be spread out. Children between the ages of 3-12 years can pour in for the special treats for free.

For the kids we have planned something special with thicky-thick shakes - very vanilla, mouth watering wild berries, yummy crunchy chocolate and choco-chip shake, Soda Lemonade and assorted soft beverages and fruit juices. There is a also a delicious menu for the little champs like chicken nuggets with sun-dried tomato mayonnaise, grilled chicken sausages with cheesy potato mash, barbequed chicken burgers with french fries and marshmallows with dipping fondue. As a unique feature to the entire celebration, we are also delighted to present a live ice-cream bar and candy from around the world.

So don’t be naughty and don’t be late as Santa is checking into The Westin Mumbai Garden City this Saturday.

 

Bringing in the festive cheer

As we step closer to the festive season, we at The Westin Mumbai Garden City welcome this joyous time with a Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. There are many age old traditions associated with the festive season and we took the opportunity to celebrate with our close colleagues and long stay guests.

Beautifully decorated Christmas tree at Haven

The Haven was filled with delectable hand crafted Christmas chocolates, the lobby filled with the melodious sound of the Cabriano band, the place a buzz with people in festive spirit and last but not the least a beautifully decorated Christmas tree.

Attractive Santa Chocolates

Santa greeting guests

Melodious Cabriano Band

  

Christmas is no Christmas without Santa! Santa and his angels came ringing in merriment to bring festive cheer to the evening. Santa will surely make another appearance at The Westin Mumbai Garden City very soon….watch this space.

Mr.Anuraag Bhatnagar greeting Santa

Chocolate Truly Loves You

With the holiday season just around the corner, one is bound to party and celebrate! And the coming of Christmas just makes it more special. We all love treats and what better than a chocolate treat, and one, that is not for your palate but for your body.

Keeping aligned with the chocolate theme, we unveil a completely chocolicious spa therapy ‘Dark or White’ at Heavenly Spa. Not known to many, dark chocolate has caffeine which has antioxidants that helps to neutralize free radicals and prevent signs of aging. Caffeine also helps to increase blood circulation. White chocolate scrub is free from caffeine, making it an excellent choice for people who avoid intake of caffeine. White chocolate contains vitamins B1, B2 and E which nourishes and hydrates your skin.

Some of the key benefits of chocolate in skin treatments include:

• Nourishes and softens dry skin
• Acts as a deep moisturizer
• Antioxidants may help reduce free radical damage
• Can smooth out wrinkles
• Makes skin appear more supple and smooth
• Can calm and heal irritated skin
• Promotes healthy detoxification of skin cells
• Can promote the skin cell renewal process
• Rejuvenates the skin from inside out
• Can increase circulation to the skin when combined with caffeine

The theme around which this experience revolves is synchronizing the best of massage strokes from around the world and making it a complete head-to-toe experience. The guests can choose between dark or white chocolate scrub, which exfoliates and hydrates skin. This is followed by harmony body massages after which their body and mind will experience complete contentment, balance and harmony.

This experience is bound to take you into the fantasy world of sinful chocolate indulgence...