Pune Event Listings

Check out the events happening all over Pune; select the ones that suit your mood

BURGER & BEER FEST @ COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT PUNE CITY CENTRE

It’s burger & beer time at Courtyard by Marriott Pune City Centre. As the world celebrates Oktoberfest, every burger gets you a beer complimentary! Tuck into juicy burgers like Grilled Asian Burger, Prawn Tempura Burger, BBQ Cottage Cheese Burger, Spicy Mexican Bean Burger, Tenderloin Burger and more. 

WHEN:  September 29 – October 12, 2015

WHERE: MoMo Cafe, Courtyard by Marriott Pune City Centre, Bund Garden Road

PRICE: INR 425 plus taxes and above

CALL: +91 20 67248250 

OKTOBERFEST @ FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON, PUNE

It’s Oktoberfest time at Four Points by Sheraton Pune. Sip on Erdinger beer and relish a Oktoberfest dishes like Chicken Bratwurst, Potato Pancake with Cheese & Chives, Beer Roast Chicken, and Oktoberfest Strude! Get a selection of international beers at Panash, The Eatery, Best Brews and Alfresco Beyond the Eatery.  

WHEN: September 26 – October 4, 2015

 WHERE: Four Points by Sheraton Pune 

CALL: 7709006688 / 02030931031

THE TIGRIS TRAIL @ THE WESTIN PUNE KOREGAON PARK

Be ready to visit Seasonal Tastes at The Westin Pune Koregaon Park as they bring the eclectic flavours from around the Tigris River, mainly Turkey, Syria & Iran. Dig into the zingy flavours of Mediterranean cuisine & its delicacies until October 11. Be there to enjoy a truly epicurean dining experience. 

WHEN: Till October 11, 2015

WHERE: Seasonal Tastes, Westin Pune Koregaon Park

FOR RESERVATION, CALL: 9158882124 or email Taste.westinpune@westin.com 

SIGNATURE ITALIAN GRILLS @ JW MARRIOTT HOTEL PUNE

Head to Alto Vino – the Italian restaurant at JW Marriott Hotel Pune for its ‘Italian Grills Festival’. Feast on grilled delicacies with the finest collection of wines. Starters include Prosciutto Di Parma, Focaccia Al Rosmarino , Carne Like Costine Di Molale, Poletto Alla Birra and Pesce like Salmone Scozzese and Spigola Chilena. Also choose from the A la Carte menu by Italian Expat Chef Christian Huber.

WHEN: Till September 27, 2015

WHERE: Alto Vino, JW Marriott Hotel Pune, SB Road

TIMING: 7.30 PM Onwards

FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL:  91 20 66833333

For events listings, email details & photos to sapnasarfarejournalist@gmail.com 

Pune Event Listings

Check out the events happening all over Pune; select the ones that suit your mood

GANESH CHATURTHI CELEBRATIONS @ KHANDANI RAJDHANI!

The city has started celebrations for Ganesh Chaturthi’. At Khandani Rajdhani, they are serving unlimited Modaks like Ukadiche Modak; Mawa Modak along with their thali to those who come to dine on the 10^th day (Visarjan). Relish these Modaks along with Rajdhani’s signature thali dishes!

WHEN: September 27, 2015

WHERE: Khandani Rajdhani

BAKE LIKE A MASTER CHEF @ HYATT PUNE KALYANI NAGAR

Hyatt Pune Kalyani Nagar returns with Baking Master Class. Chef Parag Kandarkar & team will share secrets of baking morning bakery treats. They will reveal how to create fresh croissants, Danish pastries, hard rolls and soft rolls to pair with your morning coffee, or any continental main courses.

WHEN: September 19, 2015

WHERE: Eighty Eight, Hyatt Pune Kalyani Nagar

TIMING: 3 PM – 6 PM

PRICING: Rs. 1000 All Inclusive 

FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: +91 7798889653 / 20 4141 1234 

PUNE EXPAT CLUB’S GANESH FESTIVAL WALK

Pune Expat Club will conduct a unique Ganesh Festival walk for its members. It is open to other

expats in the city too. Get to cover all major Ganpati mandals in city area with five experienced guides who will share information about the ancient city area/Ganesh Festival.

WHEN: September 22, 2015

WHERE: From Shaniwar Wada to Vishrambaug Wada

TIMING: Starts at 5 PM & Ends at 8 PM

FOR RESERVATIONS, CALL: +91 8390900602 / 9881337405 / 020 41315002

CRACK THE RUMMIKUB CHALLENGE

Be ready as Funskool India Ltd has organised an exciting Rummikub National Championship across 6 cities in India. Winner heads to participate in the Rummikub World Championship in Berlin, Germany in November 2015. Participation is open to all.

WHEN: September 19, 2015

WHERE: Crossword Book Store, Phoenix Marketcity, Viman Nagar

Age: 7 Yrs & above

TIMING:  3 PM Onwards

FOR INFORMATION, CALL MR. SHISHIR: 020 66033050 / 9619814587 / 8983350003

FRIDAY NIGHT WITH FIDDLECRAFT @ BOTTLEROCK – RESTAURANT & LOUNGE

Catch Pune-based band Fiddlecraft at BottleRock – Restaurant & Lounge this Friday. Known to experiment in various genres, from blues to electronic music, the band includes Gaurav Kadu (vocals), Narayanan (percussion), Atul Massey (base guitar) & Akshay More (lead guitar).

WHEN: September 18, 2015 

WHERE: Bottlerock - Restro & Lounge, Sus-Pashan Road 

TIMING: Gates Open at 7 PM 

FOR INFORMATION, CALL: 9860512714 

For events listings, email details & photos to sapnasarfarejournalist@gmail.com. The listings page appears every Wednesday/Thursday.

Guppy Pop Up at Olive Bristo

Head to Pune’s Olive Bristo for Guppy Pop Up – an unusual food offering which is the interpretation of Japanese cuisines & flavours created by Chef Vikram Khatri.

Guppy Signature Pork Belly

Trust Olive Bristo in Pune to come up with a food twist with a difference. After a successful run in its Mumbai outlet, Guppy Pop Up – an unusual food offering – comes to the Pune Olive Bistro. Brand Olive owned by AD Singh has always been on the forefront of interesting food offering. Guppy Pop Up seems no different. However, a word of caution – if you want to try Japanese food with a twist or already love the cuisine, coming to Olive Bistro is an interesting option.

Chicken Karaage

Created by well-known chef, Chef Vikram Khatri, Guppy Pop Up is his interpretation of Japanese cuisines and flavours along with the elements of cooking – harmony, tradition, wisdom and balance. It is his take on contemporary Japanese food. So expect some tradition with modern drama.

Some interesting starts were Avocado, Cucumber & Cream Cheese Rolls that though mild, might interest the ones who prefer such tastes. There is the California Rolls, which again will find takers in the mild tastes. One can really gobble Chicken Karaage, which can safely be called Japanese style bhajis. With mildly flavoured coating, it is scrumptious and can be eaten with some interested dips served. Do try the Chilli Garlic, which is soybean, served in the said flavouring in a similar fashion as if you would eat boiled peas with its outer covering on. It can be addictive and goes well with the drinks. 

Chilli Garlic

A different version of steamed soybeans is Edamame Sea Salt (sea salts coating) which again is tempting. The Tiger Prawn Tempura particularly tempts those looking for authentic Japanese flavours with light batter and neatly fried. I found the Spicy Tuna Roll to be just about okay and taste more like ordinary Tuna Roll. An interesting entrée dish was Prawn Gyoza, which are pan-fried Japanese dumplings. Well-cooked prawns in a light coating just makes you want to eat it forever. The Japanese Vegetable Roll, which is on the lines of Sushi, is an acquired taste. However, the winner here happens to be Guppy Signature Pork Belly, which is succulent pork belly in a special sauce. You just cannot stop at once.

I loved the delicate texture & flavour of Garlic Fried Rice, which one could eat just like that. All

Chashu Ramen Shoyu

vegetarians could coolly eat the Crisp Vegetable Harumaki, which are Japanese style spring rolls. Try the Chashu Ramen Shoyu – one of the commonest types of clear ramen soup flavoured with soy sauce, which comes with slices of pork (Chashu). In the rains, this would be the perfect option, as it is filling and mildly flavoured. One could also opt for Miso Soup made from softened Miso paste & dashi. Also, try out Teriyaki Glazed Tofu & Asparagus, Rock Corn Tempura, Grilled Chicken Breast, Grilled Asparagus & Rocket Salad, Exotic Teppanyaki Vegetables and Exotic Mushroom & Asparagus Gyoza.

If in the temper to up your mood, try the special cocktails for this occasion – Tatami Cocktail, Sakura Martini, Gary Gary Kun, British Invasion, Wasabi Mary and Bamboo Leaf Martini. The last option is probably the best one to go Japanese. For your sweet tooth, you can try Warm Carrot Cake, Macaroon, Brownie or Insanity Cake Slice.

Visit Olive Bristo Pune for The Guppy pop up, until October 30, 2015.

Wasabi Mary

WHERE: Olive Bistro, Poona Club, Bund Garden Road 

WHEN: Till October 30, 2015

Timings: 7 PM – 11 PM

For Reservations, Call: 9730068533