Moonshine Cafe & Bar, Mumbai - Review

First things first - the crazy roof light will make you definitely click a Selfie or a Picture of it does really set the place apart from the rest. Before we delve into Food Review, let's talk about the ambience of this lounge cum Bar. With a young lounge ambience, this place has the luxury of space, spread over two floors  - a palatable lounge at level 1 with amazing roof lights with warm tones and a color pop at Bar, making it the highlight of the space. The rooftop has a cozy feel.  Moreover, the music enchanted the mood further.

 

 We have mingled with Old Delhi Style Botti Kebab, Butter Chicken Tarts, Pepper & cheese spring rolls and Tempura fish & chips !!The starters were the finest I had in a long time. They were not at all filling, yet very light on palate. Enjoy your Drink with Butter Chicken Tarts - an unusual preparation of Tarts filled with Simple butter chicken. Tempura fish & Chips can be avoided - due to its batter - it was drenched in Oil.

Drinks that set our mood - Badman Extracted and Moonshine Sour - they were all refreshing with light amount of Alcohol to make you enough high yet enjoy the flavors.

For the main course, meat lovers can feast on Delhi's legendary - Changezi Chicken. Indian breads will let you down as it becomes chewy towards the end of the meal. Also, the onions served as salad lacked attention - it had the roots (check Picture for ref).

As it is more of a drinking and a party place - dessert section includes only 2 choices - Mawa Cheese Cake and chocolate brownie. We had our hand over the Mawa Cake !!

PS - Waiting staff needs to be aware about what they are serving or what ingredients is there in the dish or drink. The staff needs to calm down on their tone.

RUSH TO RAJOURI - BACK TO BACK HAS OPENED IS SOON OPENING ITS GATE

Rajouri Gardens is fast becoming a generic hub of swanky fine dine restaurants and innovative conceptual bars, almost transforming the west Delhi food and nightlife scenario.

 

The latest addition was the media launch of ‘Back To Back’ which was quite a prate of town. The launch was surely a relished affair and definitely the one not to be skipped.

The media launch of Back To Back gave us a possibility of interacting with other bloggers from Delhi, which was again a worthwhile affair. The cocktails are the highlight of this lounge, immensely creative and not just boozy, these are big on flavours.

The menu was mainly bifurcated in North Indian, Chinese and Continental picks - the appetizers will make you lick your fingers and crave for more. From Pizza to Tikka & Chinese fare, the menu has it all to satiate your cravings - which was again seductive, pseudo Indian, less of a fusion but more of lipsmacking.

My main course picks - Dal Makhini, Paneer and Kadhai Chicken tasted of what I would call a pious culinary haven. Rich, rooted in authenticity and every bit decadent. The indian Fare was rich and flavourful.

Ps - Prices are pretty reasonable and every morsel and cocktail is worth its price.

As mercury continuous to soar, indulge in the Seasonal Summertime menu at Jamjar, Versova.

Jamjar is a beautiful cottage turned into cosy diner serving comfort food and quirky cocktails. Located at versova, this tiny blue cottage will betray your perception with its Tiny entrance.

                                

Jamjar embraces a chill and relaxed vibe, at the middle of the restaurant is a lovely jukebox, Tilted bookcases, colorful crockery and delusion of falling cupboards and cute interiors.  It has an indoor area and an open terrace facing the sea. JamJar with its cute decor, lively atmosphere and outdoorsy vibe, is definitely a place you'd love to hang out on a weekend with a bunch of friends without worrying about spending too much. Jamjar will also bound you in a comfort zone with lovely books and games as well.

Jam jar doesn't only offer the catches of interior and amazing vibe but also Mouth-watering food options. The newly launched seasonal ‘Summer-time’ menu here was a delight and offers innovative and mindful spread of dishes that suits this warm & sultry weather. We have got our hands off at the freshly made soft hotdogs, some Avocado Toast,  and Mac n Cheese Jacket Potatoes. The menu boasts of seasonal specials and freshest of the ingredients that encourage healthy & light eating.

From the regular menu, I have tried my all-time favourite – 3' cheese Burger with Cheesy patty, Jalapenos & beans; crispy chicken popcorn & Pan-tossed Mushrooms & Broccoli. I always fancy the breakfast options at Jamjar. Breakfast options are quite exciting with options like Fresh fruit platter, smoothies, waffles, pancakes, eggs. It can be paired with fresh & Healthy juices.

The place spoils you for choice with its exhaustive beverage menu. The place is a heaven for Cocktails and drinks, the taste & the presentation are both among the best I have seen. The drinks served mostly in a Quirky Masson Jar. We satisfied ourselves with a Summer Mango Ice-Cream soda, it was great. Some of the ingredients are known to be coolers that help in maintaining the body temperature.

Milkshakes had good flavours & consistency and should not be missed. We loved the Chocolate Brownie shake and Banana Caramel Shake.

Do not miss out the Flower pot surprise dessert, it is served in an actual flower pot and filled with ice-creams, marshmallows and crushed Oreos.

PS - They also serve craft beer from Gateway Brewing Co. and has good offer running!

1 Place, 5 Venues to satisfy all your cravings from Gourmet cuisine to glamorous night life : The House of Mirabella, Andheri (W)

The House of Mirabella" with five different properties- Mirabella Lounge, The Shot Bar, Mirabella Café, Khaleesi and The Terrace  - all under one roof, gives you 5 options to unwind yourself and will spoil you with incredible music, exceptional cuisines, and a truly beautiful environment. Every section has its own charm and makes you feel like visiting over & over again.

                     

That is the reason it is considered the best lounge in Andheri with the best crowd and music. They have many events like ladies night, Sufi night, karaoke night, commercials, Hip- hop, Bollywood nights, live music, sports screening etc. that unfolds spirit of Mumbai as a party hub.

The energy of the place is so refreshing and that's a reason this is a hotspot for celebrity parties.

We were invited for their new menu tasting and welcomed by Chef Sahil Luthra who is looking after Khalesi (One of the 5 venues at 'The house of Mirabella'). Chef Sahil treated us with no. of dishes prepared by him and his team.

We started off our meal with the classic French Onion soup that is made with Chicken broth. As we were at Khaleesi, we have tried many of Middle-Eastern delicacies with a few best dishes from Mirabella Lounge and cafe. Khaleesi is situated at first floor, this place is huge with beautiful terrace where you can enjoy your day under sky.

We had a lot of appetizers flowing in from the fusion Indian Appetizers like Manchurian Sev-Puri to the western classics delicacies to the Middle-Eastern Mediterranean cuisine. The house of Mirabella has everything on the menu to excite your taste buds.

We loved the Chicken Gyros, Lamb Cigars, Potato Rosti with Caramelised Onions & Sour Cream, Chicken Pataka/Tapas and the mezze platter.  The appetizers were really awesome.

For the main course, Chef Sahil treated us with his personal favourite Olive Tapenade Spaghetti. A simple dish that can make you crave for ages. This was accompanied by Mexican Juicy Lucy Burger.

There’s also plenty of variety to choose from in the drinks menu as well. We have tried the Corronito and Nutty Martini.

Overall, Mirabella stands out as a perfect party destination for me with good music, food and drinks. With its 5 different venues, it serves as a one-stop location to treat yourself.