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Juliette: A New European Eatery
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new eatery named Juliette Ristorante has just opened its doors at Andheri, Mumbai. Juliette, with a fantastically curated inspired European menu with a modern twist, has brought European summer vibes and feels to the town. Located right next to Yazu, this modern European dining is the ideal setting to engage in sweet encounters that transform into a one-of-a-kind gastronomical adventure as one savour and enjoy some redesigned Western and Mediterranean delights sealed with artistic culinary skills. Juliette offers the same hospitality experience as Yazu and is owned by the hospitality veterans that own the upscale progressive dining Pan Asian Supper Club. Laying the foundation with the same seeds, Enso Hospitality's partners Gurmeet Arora, Atul Chopra, and Ranbir Nagpal have launched Juliette and are ready to take on the European dining segment by a storm. They have recreated an authentic upscale European vibe in a 4000 sq. ft. space with a premium dining area and a vivacious alfresco seating style with clean lines and subdued nude shades synonymous with the artist Sumessh Menon. The nature-inspired elements like the larger-than-life tree installation in the dining section and unique art wall features inspired by pea pods are sure to conjure up images of a pleasant day spent in the European countryside. “The essence of Juliette as a space is that it has a European charm about it,
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creating an inviting ambiance for patrons but the key always has to be fresh and wellthought-out curated menu and technique, which Juliette displays,” said Gurmeet Arora, co-founder. Resonating with the aura of European delis, with an indoor and outdoor, Juliette brings the taste of Modern Europe. The all-day European restaurant serves the fluffiest pancakes, Croque Monsieur inspired by the French cafes. Coffees paired with fresh Viennoiseries for breakfast provides tas te b u d s a tas te of swe et h e ave n . Also Smoked Seasonal Vegetables with Stracciatella Cheese to savour the flavours of Italy. With a plethora of dishes to choose from, the charming appetizers made with inhouse rub marinated grilled prawns served with millet salad, a flavourful whole-grain salad loaded with fresh veggies, feta, and herbs. The main courses offers in-house special Stroganoff, a root vegetable served with orzo pilaf, Beouf short ribs served with mashed potatoes and aromatic flavours of the spiced grilled Moroccan chicken with toumb splashed with cinnamon and ginger. Carrying the essence of Europe,
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Juliette prepares authentic pizzas using fine sourdough. Keeping the traditional spirits at heart, the portions of pasta are hand-crafted with care, resulting in some delectable Fettuccini Bolognese, and Classic Lamb Lasagne. Hitting those sweet spots is Grand Marnier souffle with Elderflower ice cream and the chef’s favourite Baked Alaska. “Juliette is personified as a love between a beautiful looking place with warm hospitality and lip-smacking food made using modern ingredients, classic techniques, and amazing cocktails. It has a world-class vibe with heart-warming hospitality,” said Ranbir Nagpal, co-founder. As a culinary journey of good food and fine cocktails: Juliette Ristorante serves the most delicious cocktails. Starting with a Smoked Hazelnut Martini, a keen twist on the standard espresso martini with a touch of sweetness from Hazelnut & Caramel, and a rim coated with hazelnut and peanut. Juliette offers Elderflower Hugo, a pleasant cocktail served with fresh berries, pomegranate, wine and elderflower syrup and also Barrel-Aged Negroni, whiskey aged in a barrel, and later served with a presentation tableside. Also select your base spirit blended with fresh passion fruit puree and lemon juice, served in an old-fashioned glass & a short glass of ice topped with sparkling wine. And finally, at the Juliette an encapsulating serving of the place's obsession with fantastic cocktails, a suave drink combining elements of bourbon, rose shrub, lemon juice, and mint - garnished with fizzy apple juice served with a crushed rose on liquid nitrogen in all its fanfare – a must-have! “Juliette is a feeling of being chic and modern yet traditional but classy, gives you an overall dining experience of international standards with a classy touch. Hospitality personified, the goal is to connect with the lovers of fine food and exquisite cocktails,” says Atul Chopra, co-founder. Indus Hospitality, an award-winning hospitality company is home to some of the most pioneering brands in Mumbai like Yazu & Juliette Ristorante, the brand stands tall on the merits of great founders, expert chefs, and a world-class team that manages, operates and delivers an out-of-the-world service to its patrons.
June-July ’22
