CHEF'S PLAYLIST AT PAPRIKA, COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT

Courtyard by Marriott has come up with a new theme to woo its customers on Wednesdays with "Chef's Playlist" themed buffet for Dinner. With live Music in the background the dining experience is yet another soulful experience. Specially curated Menu with Street foods from around the world were the Key point of the theme. On the day we visited it was American, Mexican, Chinese, Indian (Punjabi). The cuisine will be on a rotational basis covering the top street foods of the world along with regular Indian and Continental food.

The buffet meal started with Mocktail stall which had fresh Tender Coconut Lemonade.

and then followed by the American counter which served Sandwiches, Sliders, Hot Dogs. Moving on to the next and to my favorite Mexican counter which had Tacos, Fajitas, Salsas. Loved the corn tacos with veggie filling and sour cream and of course with their summer special Raw mango salsa (not to be missed)

Love the Fajitha Counter too which was a fully loaded Mexican street food scene with mashed red beans, pickled veggies, pickled olives, fresh peppers, cheesy sauces rolled and served warm.

Then the Chinese counter with variety of Dimsums, Soup and variety of sauces for the dimsums to be dipped and relished. Tried some piping hot Veg Dim sums with the sauces which was suiting my taste buds.

Moving on to my most favorite part of the meal Punjabi / Pind De Chole Counter. Piping hot fresh Bhature and Chole with tongue tickling traditional Pickles, pikcled onions, green chillies brought back Delhi street food scene live. These were the bestest chole have ever tasted, freshly pounded masala gave the chole a whole new avatar. 

Also were a huge spread of Asian and Continental array of dishes, freshly made Pizzas, Salads, Soups, Assorrtment of freshly made Indian Breads with Indian Curries and Gravies (Veg and Non Veg)

Music Themed Dessert Counter needs a special mention with a huge array starting with Chocolate Profiteroles, Kiwi Pastry, Brownie Music Box, Chocolate Eclair Nutella, Chocolate Eclair, Black Forest Gateaux, Peanut Chocolate Eclairs, Music orange Mousse, Sangeet Strawberry Mousse and few Indian Sweets like Peda, Ladoo. But the winner was the Black forest Gateaux, sooper creamy melt in mouth cake with a fondant cover with musical notes. It was a visual treat at the dessert counter, musicians, musical instrument inscribed fondant cover for each and every dessert item. 

Check out Chef's Playlist at Paprika on Wednesdays for some lipsmacking Streets foods across the globe and some Indian Specialities at COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT.

Go Parathas at The Right Place, The Residency

Square, Triangle, Rolled, Layered, Laccha, Wheat, Plain, Stuffed whatever these are, Parathas have a special place in Indian Cooking and in our minds. A good slather of desi ghee / butter with achar (pickle) and dahi (curd) or a thecha (crushed green chilli raw peanut chutney) is what needed to devour with the Parathas. These days many fusion parathas have entered the kitchen, a western twist to Indian flat bread like Pizza Paratha, Noodles stuffed Paratha, Chocolate / Hazelnut spread stuffed Paratha and what not to match up with the Global Audience taste buds.

The Right Place at The Residency have come up with Paratha Menu for the Traditional Paratha lovers with few Kids Special on their menu too.

Our Dinner started with Ceylon Paratha served with Sirke Wale Pyaaz, Dahi, Makhan and Salna (a South Indian Side dish made with ground spices) and some sliced onions. 

Next came int the Plain Reshmi Parathas, they were prepared the way Rumali Rotis are made. These were too soft and went well with lehsun chutney. 

Next came in the set of assorted and the most sought Spring Onion Parathas, Aloo Methi Parathas, Mutter Parathas very light on flavors and made a perfect company for butter. These were the best out of the lot cause Parathas are usually eaten for Breakfast in North Indian Homes and such light on tummy ones are the hit ones.

Pizza Parathas were made with whole wheat, loved the flavours in it, kids would sure love these with a squeeze of tomato sauce.

Not to miss my most favortite Egg parathas / Rolls, Kolkata style. A light paratha with stuffed freshly sliced veggies makes it a complete satiating meal.

The Parathas gallore ended up with Mango Milkshake and Piping hot Thirunelveli Halwa.

The meal costs at Rs.249 plus taxes, if you wish to spend a "me time" with Family and Friends and some piping hot Parathas you know the place to be.