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Hidden Gems of Goa

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Friday, February 20, 2015

By Dr. Charlane Pereira e Rebello

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hen I prodded 17-yearold Fleur Dias to sing a tune, she obliged by belting out Adele’s ‘Rolling in the deep.’ Her voice has the raspiness of Shania Twain and the melodious ring of Christina Grimmie.

Amazing!

Having won 3rd place in the All Goa State competition in 2011 and 2nd place at the Taluka Level organized by Department of Art and Culture in 2011, Fleur is a very talented singer.

In 2012, she was invited by the Portuguese Consul Dr. Antonio Sabido Costa to sing at a party hosted at his Panjim residence for the acclaimed Portuguese group ‘Deolinda.’

Having won 2nd place for ‘Goencho Avaz’ (All Goa Konkani Singing contest) organized by Herald last year and several other prizes in Vem Cantar (Portuguese

singing competition), Fleur was also crowned the Voice of Curtorim, organized by the Curtorim Cultural Committee when she was just 10 years old.

Fleur has plans to release albums in the future, having already written about 15 songs.

As I question her about the song titles, a reluctant Fleur divulges a few names, ‘Queen of Hearts,’ ‘Broken’ and ‘A Thousand Times.’

She has her own YouTube channel where she makes her songs available to a larger audience. She says, “I upload covers of songs and my live performances. I have over 24,000 channel views till date. It feels great to have people from all over the world to comment on my videos, send messages and requests for me to cover their favorites.”

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Feb 20 Raucous Reggae Fridays With ex UB40, Fine Young Cannibals selekta, Graeme Hamilton.

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Dec 12 to Mar 27 JAZZ Friday Night Live The Bassman’s Band will be performing An exciting new live music ensemble featuring floating personnel that includes some of the most accomplished local as well as international artistes. The band’s line up and repertoire for each Friday night is curated by renowned bass player and music producer Colin D’cruz.

At Grand Mercure Goa Shrem Resort, Candolim 7 pm to 10 pm +91 832 249 4848 h8861-re@accor.com www.mercure.com

Every Monday LIVE MUSIC How about live music and sea food?

Catch Wahida Carmen Gomes live on vocals.

The Fisherman’s Wharf, Cavelossim 7. 30 pm onwards +91 832 2871317 Karaoke Mondays Jive to your own tunes at Karaoke night with Sabby.

The Backyard, Sangolda 8 pm onwards +91 9158372533 thebackyard13@gmail.com

Every Tuesday Acoustic Sunlight With Anselm Francis (Flute & Vocals) and Rodden ‘Ollie” Dsouza (Acoustic Guitar & Vocals) At Tamarin, Near Calangute Mall, Calangute 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm +91 9545477670 Extraordinary Nights Make your Tuesdays extraordinary with Emmanuel Antao.

Gawin’s Restaurant, Varca 9:00 pm onwards. +91 9822177179

Every Wednesday Wednesday - Ladies Night / Fashion Night Meet at the Fire Place for a complimentary welcome drink. Enjoy a midweek break with special themes on haute couture (trend-setting fashions) and beauty sessions and a 50% discount on food and drinks at The Verandah. Then end the night with live music at Capiz Bar with Jovan & Thelma.

At Capiz Bar, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 7 pm till late 91 832 301 1234 grandhyattgoa@hyatt.com goa.grand.hyatt.com

Wednesday night Jazz Featuring Marina Xaviour, Bob Tinker, Lenny Heredia, Colin D'cruz, Lester Happy Hours 6 -9 pm At The Park, Calangute @ 8 pm +91 832 2267600 resv.goa@theparkhotels.com www.theparkhotels.com

Friday and Saturday

Deafbeat The Headphone Party At Cleopatra Resort, Palolem Beach 9 pm onwards. +91 832 324 5473

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At Clematis Boutique Hotel, Candolim +91 8381043266 reservations@theclematis.com theclematis.com Thursday's are to Tango Turn up the temperature with some sensual dancing while chefs whip up something really special to help you usher in the weekend.

Every Thursday featuring The Band.

At Soul Souffle, Verna +91 7720002282 Thursday Sizzling Karaoke Nite Discover the hidden “Indian Idol” in you with Saby Fernandez.

Kudos, Chogm Road, Porvorim 7:30 pm onwards. +91 832 6510565 Silent Disco With DJ Mr. R & Flakey Spinning EDM. Nothing ‘silent’ about this disco (unless you’re wearing headphones, that is).

Alpha Bar, Palolem 9:00 pm onwards. +91 9890281505

Every Friday Live Music Music Guru presenting new artists from around the world jamming to blues, jazz and even rock n roll.

Guru Club, St Anthony prise north Anjuna 9:00 pm to midnight +91 9823383257 | 9960956691 gurubargoa@gmail.com Freaky Friday Don’t freak out. It’s just another party place.

The Peters Pub, Utorda Beach Road Gates open at 7:00 pm +91 9922909432

Every Saturday Saturday Night – Music on Fire Have drinks and snacks with your friends and family around the fire with live music, before you head out to Saturday night market or Goan nightlife At Capiz Bar, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 9 pm till midnight. +91 832 301 1234 grandhyattgoa@hyatt.com goa.grand.hyatt.com Saturday Nite Jive Jive to the best of rock and retro classics in a rather electronic tone with Alcatrazz Cheenos, Baga Bridge, Baga +91 8806564991

Weekend Sundowners International DJ's/ Percussionists Watch the sun downer in Style At La Brise Beach Restaurant, Candolim 5 pm to 10 pm +91 8411882760 h8861-re@accor.com www.mercure.com

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Enjoy unlimited alcohol packages starting at Rs.499/-, So Drink and Dance all night long. 7:30pm onwards.

North 16, Calangute +91 832 674 5423/5421 reservations@north16.in www.north16goa.com Cavala Every Wednesday: Cavala Acoustic Latin Retro Every Friday: Tidal Wave Every Saturday: Piano played by Bosco Cavala, Calangute - Baga Road, Baga 8:30 pm onwards. +91 832 2276090 sales@cavala.com www.cavala.com Cantare There’s live music on Thursday. The place fills up with locals (not many tourists), and its non-beach location nestled amid the Portuguese-inspired architecture of Saligao adds to the great vibe.

Cantare, Saligao 8:00 pm onwards. +91 832 2409461 The Park, Calangute Every Monday: Retro Night By Jus Leo Every Thursday: Retro Night Every Friday: Karaoke Night with KDJ Tony Every Saturday: Ladies Night with DJ Sunil and Tania The Park, Calangute 8 pm onwards +91 8805028194, +91 832 2267600 resv.goa@theparkhotels.com www.theparkhotels.com

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Fleur also sings and plays the violin for the popular band Take 5ive, performing for Basement Jaxx 7, Noman Tuka Goa, Deltin Royale, Woodstock, among others. “Being with Take 5ive has been an awesome experience. I am the baby of the group,” smiles Fleur.

She also plays for Take 5ive choir. From 2006 to 2013, she was also part of her dad’s choir at the Carmelite Monastery in Margao every 4th Sunday. Fleur still sings at the monastery on Easter and Good Friday, and sings at the midnight Christmas service at Loyola’s in Margao.

Fleur is also an accomplished Bharatanatyam dancer, with nine years of training. She has performed with her dance troupe from Kalangan - Centre for Performing Arts in Margao - for the closing ceremony of the Lusofonia Games held last year.

Fleur has also completed her ‘Arangetram’ in Bharatanatyam - three to four hour recital where the dancer performs different dance pieces. In 2010, she performed the dance ‘Sapta Stuta’ with six others at Ravindra Bhavan in Margao.

People used to ask her why she pursued Bharatanatyam as opposed to ballet, and she responded, “Bharatanatyam is beautiful in its own form. The more you learn, the more you discover its beauty.”

Fleur was born with music within.

At the age of one and a half, she was seen humming standing at the grills of a window. She started singing at the age of three.

Music runs in her family with her dad Irineu a musician and her maternal grandmother a pianist.

At the age of six, she started learning the violin and piano.

She has already completed her Grade 5 in violin from Associated Board of Royal School of Music (London) and Grade 5 in piano from Trinity College of Music (London), securing distinctions in both exams.

In 2014, Fleur completed her Grade 5 in Western Classical Singing from Trinity College of Music (London) securing 93/100, the highest in Goa that year.

Harboring a wish to complete Grade 8 in Western Classical Vocals and Grade 8 in piano and/or violin, Fleur says, “I have to complete the topmost grade – Grade 8; otherwise it would be like leaving my music studies midway.”

Having academically excelled in Xth standard at Fatima Convent High School with a 95.5%, Fleur is currently pursuing her XIIth Science from Damodor Higher Secondary School in Margao and has plans of joining medicine.

She says, “I am preparing for GCET exams in May and other competitive exams too. I want to hold a steady job as well as do something in music. Singing will always be a part of me.”

Her favourite songs are Celine Dion’s My heart will go on and Beyonce’s Listen, among many others. Fleur sings in English, Hindi, Konkani, and Portuguese; she is learning French and would love to sing in French too. She is into pop, country, soul, R & B, jazz, adult contemporary and gospel music.

“My parents have been very supportive. My mom, a dentist by profession, has been managing her career and housework, and helping me to plan out my schedule. My dad has been very much helpful in picking and dropping me off,” says Fleur.

“They have never forced me to do anything. On the contrary, they have always asked me, ‘Are you overburdened?’ They see that I get enough rest and play time. I give 100% credit to my parents,” says a grateful Fleur.

She says, “Be yourself. Know your self-worth. Youngsters of today want to ape others. They need to realize that they are beautiful just as the way they are; God’s masterpieces. Live each day as if it was your last. Keep the faith because faith keeps you going.”

Friday, February 20, 2015

By Shubham Gupta

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mpressing your sweetheart in Goa is now easy. For that perfect present or souvenir to take back home, check out P.R. Enterprises in Baga, a delightful store dealing in Kashmiri Arts right here in Goa. Here you will find the best quality of Pashmina Shawls, Carpets, Handicrafts, woodcarvings and a bunch of other apparels to choose from. Located bang next to Baga Beach, the rich art of Kashmir and the best of memorabilia are to die for.

If you haven’t made up your mind of what you want, check out these offerings: Jewellery: Name your gemstone and they’ll have it. With worldclass jewellery, both readymade and custom made, this store’s selection is extraordinary. Here you will find one of Goa’s finest jewellery collections that

have been crafted by craftsmen from Jammu and Kashmir, who possess excellence in the art of jewellery making with stones, gold, and silver. From topaz to solitaires, from rubies to emeralds, you’ll find a wide variety of genuine gem stones at prices that are eminently fair.

Carpets: The Kashmiri carpets that you’ll find at P.R. Enterprises are a perfect representation of Kashmiri arts and crafts. The fine workmanship and materials like fine wool and silk often make Kashmiri carpets prohibitively expensive. But here at P.R., affordability of such intricate pieces of art has been given priority. With utmost

Goa Marriott celebrates the Chinese New Year!

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oa Marriott Resort & Spa heralds in the Chinese New Year Festival at Wan Hao, the oriental specialty restaurant, from 19th to 28th February 2015! Usher in the Year of the Goat at your favourite dining destination, as you get set to bask in the promise of unlimited possibilities in the year ahead!

Partake in a glorious array of unexplored culinary creations with an exclusive limited edition menu featuring lip smacking delights from the Land of the Rising Sun. Relish the heady flavours of the world’s most loved cuisine, including Hunan Style Tofu and Peking Duck, as you dine in the uniquely recreated ambience of an oriental courtyard. Opt for the healthful yet mouth-watering Cantonese Dim Sums, or throw caution to the wind and unabashedly feast on Saho San Gu Mushrooms and oodles of Noodles and Rice, prepared just the way you love it! Wrap up this delightfully exquisite meal with delectable desserts that are sure to transport you to seventh heaven!

Revel in the joyous tradition of the Lunar New Year with authentic Chinese cuisine only at Wan Hao at the Goa Marriott Resort & Spa! For reservations, please call 0832-2463333.

importance given to the tiniest of details in the designs woven on the woollen or silk carpets, the quality and the pricing won’t disappoint.

Pashmina: Pashmina is a fine quality of cashmere wool whose textiles were first manufactured in Kashmir. Mostly used for shawls, the Pashmina that comes from Kashmir is the finest in the world. And that’s exactly what you’ll get at PR. Wrapping around a pashmina shawl is one of the classiest ways to accessorize for the winters.

These fine wool shawls are popular for the eccentric and elaborate craftsmanship displayed on the panels along the shawl. Pashmina shawls, made from wool sourced from the high latitude Ibex, boasts of fine texture. Though pure Pashmina is never cheap (and there’s some very fine ones on offer

here), mixed Pashmina varieties available at PR are rather reasonable.

Souvenirs: The wood carving industry of J&K is known for its excellence throughout the country. Walnut wood is considered the best wood for carvings since even after excessive carving, the wood retains its strength. Some of Kashmir’s most impressive woodwork is found on ceilings of rooms. The technique for this work is immensely complicated and the end product is equally mesmerizing. This kind of woodcarving is called Khatam Band.

You’ll find similar styles of carvings at PR on small and big sculptures, among all the souvenirs and memorabilia to choose from.  Baga Beach Goa 403516 Contact Nos +91 8698075125 / 9822103790

music & nightlife | 3 Fleur Dias

corner | 5 P R Enterprises & Chinese New Year at Wan Hao

politics | 7 Panjim Elections

food & drink | 8 Freedom of Expression at Park Hyatt

cover story | 10 Hidden Gems of Goa

homes & more | 13 NaikNavare Developers

what's on | 14 Events in Goa

arts & entertainment | 15 Goa Photo 2015

arts & entertainment | 16 Galleria by Streets

feature | 18

Legacy Tasting by Glenlivet at Koi

corner | 18

Resort Rio’s Holi Break

Steven Gutkin, the venture’s chief mentor, is an awardwinning journalist who has reported from some two dozen countries in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

An international newsman for 25 years, Steven served as Bureau Chief with the Associated Press, the world’s largest news gathering organization, in Israel and Venezuela, as well as AP’s Chief of Southeast Asia Services in Singapore and Indonesia, and Senior Editor in the US. Steven covered the rise and fall of the Medellin and Cali cocaine cartels, rode into Kabul with a triumphant Northern Alliance and directed coverage of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Gaza and Lebanon. The Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar was caught because he lingered on the phone with his son to answer Steven’s questions, and the cops traced the call. Steven covered the killing of Daniel Pearl in Pakistan, hurricanes in Puerto Rico and Mexico, the death of Yasser Arafat, a coup in Fiji and the rise to power of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela. He also led AP's coverage of the 2010 Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Steven has also worked for the New York Times, the Washington Post, Newsweek and CBS Radio.

Marisha Dutt, Publisher and Editor of Goa Streets, is a former Marketing and Advertising Manager with The Wall Street Journal in Singapore. She took a break from work to raise her two boys in Indonesia, Israel and the United States. She has a Masters Degree in Marketing from The University of Strathclyde in the UK and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations. She was born in Assam, India and spent her early years on a tea plantation overlooking a pristine wildlife sanctuary. When she was 10, she and her family moved to Calcutta, where Marisha had the privilege of working alongside Mother Teresa. Later the family moved to Goa. Marisha and Steven were married 11 years ago on the Candolim beach.

Shubham Gupta aka Shubhs, Content and Marketing Coordinator, is a 22 year old guy from Gurgaon. Being a foodie, music lover, and an avid appreciator of art, Shubhs has been previously associated with Times of India, Dentsu Digital, Channel V and AIESEC. Hippie at heart, Shubham loves to trek & travel to exotic destinations. In his meantime, he enjoys international cinema, singing, strumming the guitar, writing poetry and reading. With his knack in creative writing and passion for photography, he manages both visual and written content along with marketing operations.

Radhika Naik, Marketing Executive. A Mapusa resident, Radhika enjoys siestas and, when awake, spending time with family. She was always a big fan of the news and is thrilled to be part of that world today. Music with a slow tempo is her favourite playlist.

Nilesh Shetgaonkar, Administrative Assistant, is a happygo-lucky Morjim native who prides himself on living life to the fullest. He spent seven years in Dubai and loves football, cricket and trivia.

Krishna S. Halankar, An integral member of the distribution and collection team, Krishna enjoys music, driving and to everyone’s surprise likes to shake a leg, too. When asked about his favourite drive, he says nothing beats the good ol’ drive from Goa to Mumbai.

Vijay Gadekar, Distribution Team. Aside from being very handy in all things mechanical, Vijay is a big fan of football with an equal passion for quality beach time.

Correspondents/Writers: Ethel Da Costa, Sheela Jaywant, Charlane Pereira e Rebello, Bina Datwani, Karan Bhagat, Perin Ilavia, Dielle D’Souza, Aparna Raut Desai, Anzil Fernandes, Crespo D’Souza, Sanket Sharma.

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Friday, February 20, 2015

BJP Gets A Nod From The Goan Capital But Resting On Its Laurels Would Be Perilous

By Crespo D’Souza

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he votes are in and Panjim has decided. The state assembly seat held by Manohar Parrikar before he became India’s Defense Minister, will go to Siddharth Kuncalienker, also of the ruling party. The irony of the verdict was that his nearest rival, the Congress Party’s Surendra Furtado, is actually a decent fellow who very well may have been a more effective MLA than the man who beat him.

In the end, however, the point is moot because the truth is these elections had little to do with either Kuncalienker or Furtado. Instead, they were more about Panjimites’ affection for Parrikar, who campaigned personally for his party at home despite his duties in New Delhi, and their pride at seeing this son of Goa reach such lofty heights. The election was also a clear indication of the political bankruptcy of Goa’s Congress Party, which could have put up Mahatma Gandhi himself in this balloting and still lost.

The vote was also a testament to the large number of Panjim

voters who saw personal and financial benefits from supporting the BJP. The Goa vote, like six other assembly constituencies across the country which also witnessed by-polls, sent an unmistakable message to all those calling an early end to the Narendra Modi-BJP honeymoon. Yes, the ruling party was trounced in New Delhi. But in Goa and other places around India, the party is showing itself to still have substantial firepower.

BJP politicians resting on their laurels will do so at their own risk, to be sure.

In the end, the voters of Panjim expect results – a growing economy, a clean city, public services that work, a commitment to putting the people’s needs first. The Congress is where it is because it failed to deliver. And that is a cautionary tale for the BJP. Kuncalienker defeated Furtado by more than 5,000 votes in the Feb. 13 election, garnering a vote share of more than 60%. Two other independent candidates, Sadanand Vaigankar, a former BJP loyalist, and Samir Kelekar, an IIT-ian who tried to project himself as a credible alternative to the other parties, failed to achieve four figure votes.

The results surprised no one, with Congress conceding at its post-election press conference that “defeat was expected.” As in other assembly votes, people placed their bets on the ruling horse.

“This is a pattern that has been evident for quite some time now, where people do not want to upset the apple cart. During by elections, by and large they vote in favour of the ruling party,” Congress spokesperson Ramakant Khalap said.

It has to be noted that the election would not have altered the Goa

state government no matter how it turned out. The government’s threefourths majority in a house of 40 wouldn’t be affected if its number were reduced by one. Still, winning the vote was a matter of pride for Parrikar and the BJP, and losing would have been a serious embarrassment.

For the Panjim voter and party workers, continued patronage of BJP seemed like a logical choice. For one, the party is known to be vindictive of those who betray it, and many hoped their loyalty would be rewarded.

Parrikar himself went door to door campaigning in what he said was a move to “thank the voters of Panjim”. He didn’t get a chance to do so earlier, he said, as he was hurriedly summoned to New Delhi last November.

“He’s going around telling people to vote for the BJP because of him and not because of the candidate who is actually standing for elections,” said a voter from Panjim who didn’t wish to be named said.

Panjim has been a BJP bastion for the past two decades after it first won the seat in 1992, owing to a split of votes between the Congress candidate Keshav Prabhu and (hold your breath) Surendra Furtado, who contested as an independent, ensuring that Parrikar was elected and marking the beginning of the current defense minister’s political career.

The BJP would have had to do something terrible to have lost these elections. Instead, as noted by rival independent candidate Samir Kelekar, the BJP, despite soft rumblings of internal discord, was at its organisational best.

“Four youngsters (probably belonging to BJP) were frantically looking at the list, trying to figure out who did not vote, and rushing to their houses to get them to vote. This is what it takes.

Elections are not fought on Facebook.

We have no future unless we get young people motivated to work on the ground,” Kelekar observed, recalling an incident he experienced outside a polling booth at Ribandar on voting day.

“I congratulate BJP and in fact salute the workers of BJP who toiled on the ground.

I was indeed envious of them. You can call it RSS or whatever, but let us not demean their hard work,” he said.

For all his grandstanding, Congress candidate Surendra Furtado could at most retain the party’s traditional vote base. And considering that he was up against not just the BJP candidate, but also his own party’s legislator from neighbouring Santa Cruz constituency Atanasio “Babush” Monserrate, who publicly declared his support for the BJP candidate, Furtado’s battle was uphill indeed.

Babush’s journey from first pledging to contest the ticket as in independent to later supporting the BJP, earned him an exit from the party, with Congress’s state executive resolving to have him expelled.

Many Goans believe Babush was “arm twisted” into his support for the BJP, given the criminal cases against him which were effectively used by the BJP as a bargaining tool. Talk of Babush’s deals with the BJP isn’t anything new, of course. And his behaviour in this past election has only strengthened this viewpoint.

Where does the election leave the Congress or any hopes of a third front in Goa? The message of the voter is clear.

The Congress will have to set its house in order and ensure it has feet on the ground, convincing voters of its relevance.

Independents take note - you cannot win an election through campaigning on Facebook. Your battle for 2017 should begin now.

As Kelekar noted, “Don’t even think of changing Goa unless you are willing to sweat it out.” 

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Instinctive art meets distinctive cuisine at Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa Chef Edridge Vaz & artist Shilpa Nasnolkar showcased an unique expression of their art

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Chef Edridge Vaz (middle) preparing instinctive art paired with distinctive food

his month, Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa is presenting Freedom of Expression through art and food. Goan artist Shilpa Nasnolkar and Chef Edridge Vaz from Casa Sarita have teamed up with expert art consultant Samira Sheth and to present connoisseurs of good food and art a unique opportunity to connect their experiences with

both forms of creative expression in one place – the unique Goan restaurant Casa Sarita.

The opening evening was a celebration of all things creative – whether on the palate or of the palette. Shilpa displayed select pieces from her distinctive oeuvre while Chef Vaz presented a contemporary Goan menu. Shilpa’s expressive raw style is reminiscent of the Neo-Expressionists with its highly textural brushwork and intense colours. Chef Vaz stimulates the appetite with his take on Goan food, creating a menu crafted from seasonal ingredients.

The preview saw the best of the gourmet and art world come together to create an experience that was truly unique.

Chef Edridge, sous chef at Casa Sarita, has over a decade long tenure in the world of hospitality.

His expertise includes a strong fascination with food and art, enabling him to create menus and dishes that amalgamate authentic flavours with modern and minimalistic presentations.

Shilpa, a self-taught artist, is known for her work with acrylics and watercolours on canvas. She has conducted several successful one woman and group art shows, establishing herself as an artist to look out for.

Crispy pork belly, vindalhoo jam, rawa sanna

Freedom of Expression is on till the 28th of February 2015. The menu is a selection of distinctive creations like prawn soup with a kokum crouton; mushroom xacutti with Goan rice, pumpkin mergol, tival jelly and curry leaf pesto; chicken cafreal dome with crispy potato; crispy pork belly with vindalho jam and rawa sanna. The traditional alle belle is deconstructed to alle belle trifle; a perfect conclusion to the repast.

For further information or reservations, please call +91 832 2721234

Chef Edridge (top) in conversation with guests

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Friday, February 20, 2015

Feb 16 to Feb 28

The Coastal Food Carnival With an ample spread of western Indian Coastal cuisine including the best from the konkan, Goa, Mangalore and Kerala At O Goa, Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim 7 pm onwards +91 9545554235

Feb 19 to Feb 28

Chinese Food Festival At Wan Hao at the Goa Marriott Resort & Spa +91-832-246-3333 tacita.cascar@marriotthotels.com www.marriott.com

Every Thursday

Thursday - Seafood Night Market For a ‘Grand Goan Night Market’ ambience with artefacts, jewellery and handicraft stalls. Select from a variety of seafood delicacies and enjoy the unlimited fresh catch of the day, combined with live entertainment.

At The Dining Room, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 7 pm to 11:30 pm +91 832 3011510 grandhyattgoa@hyatt.com goa.grand.hyatt.com

Every Saturday

Barbeque Nights - With Caroline Treat yourself to assorted grilled delights from the live barbeque and more while losing yourself in the melodies of Caroline’s saxophone.

Rs 1500++ per person At Alila Diwa Goa, Majorda +91 832 2746800 diwagoa@alilahotels.com www.alilahotels.com/diwagoa

Brunches Every Sunday

Sunday Brunch It’s a different brunch every Sunday!

If it’s an Italian theme one Sunday replete with homemade pasta and hand tossed pizzas, then it is comfort Indian the next with kebabs, charcoal grills, tandoor, appams and stews. Yet another Sunday it is Mediterranean mezze, then expect international street food like burgers and Bangkok grills the next! With a free flow of premium Indian wines, French champagne, Australian wines, imported spirits and beers, for all you can nibble and guzzle!

At Waterfront Terrace & Bar, Goa Marriott Resort & Spa. 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm +91-832-246-3333 tacita.cascar@marriotthotels.com www.marriott.com Sunday Brunches@ 899/head Burger Pizzas Beer Salads Cocktails Desserts House – Spirits Beverages At Cheenos, Baga 12 pm to 4 pm. +91 8806564991 Champagne Brunch Begin your brunch with lobster and Champagne, then proceed towards five interactive kitchens – the salad counter, Indian, Italian, Grills and end at the dessert station. Pool is accessible to brunch guests, while your little ones enjoy various activities at Camp Hyatt.

At The Dining Room, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 1 pm to 4 Pm +91 832 3011510 grandhyattgoa@hyatt.com goa.grand.hyatt.com

Brunch at Cantina Bodega This is one of the more interesting spots in town to have a meal. Under the supervision of Vandana Naik, a former top chef in New York City and easily one of Goa’s most notable culinary experts, there’s a wide variety of delights on offer, including pizzas, soups, salads, hummus and meat balls, plus an eclectic mix of Indian, Mediterranean and other world cuisines.

That’s not to mention the desserts, another top draw here. Noon to 4 pm At Cantina Bodega, Sunaparanta, Panjim. +91 832 2421315 info@sgcfa.org www.sgcfa.org Bikini Brunch Sunday BBQ Brunch @ Rs. 950 ++ with unlimited drinks Enjoy Live Karaoke with Emmanuel At The Park, Calangute 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm. +91 8805028194 resv.goa@theparkhotels.com www.theparkhotels.com

Baga, Calangute &Around Go With the Flow Brazillian, Mediterranean, Fusion In an enchanting location on the Baga river bank, offering stunning views of the river, and sea beyond. Oh did we mention? The food’s really good, too.

Chef Guto from Brazil really knows what he’s doing. We mean it.

At Calangute, Baga +91 7507771556 contact@gowiththeflowgoa.com www.gowiththeflowgoa.com Koi True Asian , very tasty At Taj Road, Gaurawaddo, Calangute 12 pm to 1 am +91 98733 42567 koigoa.com Chandni Chowk Indian Punjabi food rocks here .. Tikkas, Kebabs, Dhaba Murgh, Dum Biryani... so muchh more.

At Baga - Calangute Road, Calangute 12 pm to 11.30 pm +91 9623922796 Caravela Goan, Indian, Chinese and Continental The lawn of the Goan Heritage offers a wide variety of well-prepared food and cocktails.

At Hotel Goan Heritage, Calangute Noon to 2.30 pm & 7 pm to 11.30 pm +91 832 2276761/64 sales@goanheritage.com www.goanheritage.com Curry Leaf Chinese, European, Goan, North Indian and world cuisine.

A good place to grab a bite after hours.

At Hotel Calangute Towers, Calangute +91 832 6636000 info@hotelcalangutetowers.com www.hotelcalangutetowers.com Danny’s Grill European, Goan, Mughlai, Oriental With a varied selection of dishes including tasty Tandoori kebabs.

At Hotel Riverside, Baga-Calangute 7.30 am to 11 pm. +91 9767591368 info@hotelriversidegoa.com www.hotelriversidegoa.com

Anjuna & Around

Palms n Sands:

Mamma Mia Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria Italian Some of the best Italian food in the state. Tastes the way someone’s grandma in Sicily might book it.

Definitely worth checking out. Also try the wood-fired pizzas.

At Resort Rio, Tambudki, Arpora +91 832 2267300 fom@resortrio.com www.resortrio.com

With a view so mesmerising that the only thing that will compete for your attention is the food.

Located bang on the shores of Arabian Sea, Palms n Sands has been catering a stupendous blend of Goan, North Indian and Continental cuisines along with refreshing cocktails since 1989.

Dando, Candolim Beach, Bardez – Goa (T) 0832-2479171 (M) 9822149629

Guru Bar Chinese, European, Goan, Indian and Italian.

Great food, great music, chilled out ambience. What more can you ask for?

At Praisevaddo, Anjuna 7.30 am to midnight +91 832 2273319 gurubargoa@gmail.com Ciao Bella Restaurant Authentic Italian food The décor is charming and romantic, and the ambiance, relaxed and inviting.

At Assagao Badem Road, Assagao +91 832 2273065/ +91 9767557673 Ciaobella.goa@gmail A Varanda Chinese, European, Goan, Italian, North Indian, Thai.

Check out the seafood platter, fish curry rice, chicken cafreal and beaf Xacutti.

7 am to 11 pm At Resort Marinha Dourada, Arpora +91 832 2276780/ 84 resv@resortmarinhadourada.com www.resortmarinhadourada.com Alcove Restaurant & Bar Chinese, Goan, Italian, North Indian & Seafood. Dine on chilled avocado and prawn salad, or get stuffed with the prawn stuffed calamari. At Ozrant Beach, Anjuna 8 am onwards +918322274491/2273349 Avalon Sunset Bar & Restaurant Goan, Indian, Chinese, Seafood & European Some popular orders like paneer pasanda, fish masala, chicken vindaloo, seafood pasta, seafood sizzlers. At Anjuna Beach, Anjuna 8.30 am to midnight +91 9822586268

Candolim The Clematis Aqua Maritime Mouth watering Seafood Speciality with Mock tails and Cocktails by The Pool Side.

Hookah Lounge: Enjoy the flovors of Hookah with Wine, Beer and Tandoori Snacks At The Clematis Boutique Hotel, Candolim 12 pm to 6 pm. +91 9582409058 reservations@theclematis.com theclematis.com Acacia Luxury Hotel Izgara Restaurant Mediterranean An open air roof top restaurant serves mouth-watering charcoal grilled food with a breathtaking view At H.No 586/a, Sequeira Vaddo, Candolim +91 832 6714777/ +91 832 2489361 reservations@acaciagoa.com www.acaciagoa.com

Caravela Chinese, European, Goan, Italian, North Indian, Thai A long-time favourite haunt among Goans and visitors alike. Another draw is the party scene on Friday nights, with lots of ladies letting their hair down.

At Vivanta Holiday, Sinquerim 7.30 am to 10.30 pm +91 832 6645858 vivanta.holidayvillage@tajhotels.com www.vivantabytaj.com Casa Sea Shell Chinese, European, Indian, Seafood The European fare tastes excellent and is mostly made up of steaks At Vaddy, Candolim. 7 am to 11 pm +91 832 2489131/ +91 832 2489555 Addah Indian & Barbeque. Enjoy the sea view deck on the beach and the soft music of a live two-piece band, with appealing cuisine.

At The O Hotel, Candolim 7 pm to 10.30 pm +91 832 3047000/ 9/ +91 9890800073 www.ohotelsindia.com Banyan Tree Thai. An open air restaurant surrounded by lush green lawns At Vivanta Holiday Village, Sinquerim 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm & 7.30 pm 10.30 pm +918326645858 vivanta.holidayvillage@tajhotels.com www.vivantabytaj.com Barbeque and Grill North Indian, seafood, grills Live entertainment Seafood Bazaar is on Monday and Wednesday At Fortune Select Regina, Candolim 7.30 pm to 11 pm. +918323988444 nelisha.rebello@hotelfortunegoa.com www.hotelfortunegoa.com

Panjim & around

The Dining Room, Grand Hyatt Goa With Its Five Interactive Kitchens – The Salad Counter, Indian Cuisine, Pizza, Barbeque And The Dessert Section, The Dining Room Offers Buffet And A La Carte Options.

Breakfast: 7:00 Am – 11:00 Am Lunch: 1:00 Pm – 4:00 Pm Dinner: 7:00 Pm – 11:30 Pm At Grand Hyatt, Bambolim +91 832 3011510 Grandhyattgoa@Hyatt.Com Goa.Grand.Hyatt.Com Route 66 Smoke House n Grill From the owners of Tin Tin in Vagator, this joint offers up extremely well prepared American fare like burgers, pizza, steak and ribs.

At Fontainhas, opp. Patto Bridge, Panjim From 12 pm to 11.30 pm +91 9623922796/ +91 8805389714 savio58@yahoo.co.in

Pool Bar & Grill, Grand Hyatt Goa Nestled Right Between The Outdoor Swimming Pool And Bambolim Bay, Pool Bar & Grill Serves Excellent Cocktails, Mock Tails And Comfort Food. Watch It Turn Into An Australian Bush Barbeque From 7:00 Pm Onwards, Serving Great Meat In An Outdoor Ambience.

8:00 Am – 7:00 Pm (Food Service from 10:00 Am Onwards) Sundowners from 5:00 Pm to 7:00 Pm Australia Bush Barbeque: 7:00 Pm – 11:30 Pm At Grand Hyatt, Bambolim +91 832 3011510 Grandhyattgoa@Hyatt.Com Goa.Grand.Hyatt.Com Aunty Maria Coffee & Bites Available Fresh home-made breads, cakes, chocolates and cookies At Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim +91 832 2226291 secgoa@fidalgogroup.com www.fidalgogroup.com Goenchin Chinese, Pan Asian Yes the Chinese food here is Indianized. But is that necessarily a bad thing? It depends on your taste.

At Mandovi apartment, Dr Dada Vaidya Road, Panjim Noon to 3 pm, 7 pm to 11 pm +91 8322227614 reservations@hotelmandovigoa.com www.hotelmandovigoa.com Casabela Continental, European A cosy place to chill out with family, this establishment in Porvorim has been around since the 70s and has good pizzas. Off Chogm Rd, Porvorim 7 am to 11 pm. +91832241558 mail@casabelagoa.com www.casabelagoa.com Mum’s Kitchen Goan Among the best upscale Goan cuisine in Panjim, drawing from Goa’s Christian and Hindu traditions.

At Panjim-Miramar Rd 11 am to 11pm. +91 9822175556

Margao & Around

Brews & Bakes Brewing Smiles & Baking Memories At Shop No: 250, Abade Faria Road, Comba, Margao. +91 8308800080 brewsnbakes@live.com Café Mardi Gras Goan, North Indian, coffee & snacks.

Pan fried Pomfret Recheado, Chicken Xacutti, Pork Vindaloo and Goan Fish Curry are some of the popular offerings. At Holiday Inn Resort, Cavelossim All-day. +91 832 2871303 www.holidayinn.com

Canacona

Ourem 88 French, Italian The charming and intimate courtyard seating area adds to the experience of sampling the seasonally inspired bistro menu. Behind Rococo Pelton, Palolem +91 86 98 827679 Casa Fiesta Mexican. The menu is comprehensive, with Tacos, Enchiladas, Burritos, Fajitas and other Mexican dishes. Does it taste exactly the way Mexican food is supposed to taste? You be the judge 8.30 am to 11 pm At Palolem Beach Road, Goa +91 9823928548

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Just ‘cuz you haven’t HEARD of something doesn’t mean it ain’t AMAZING!

By Dielle D’Souza The season is beginning to wind down. You’ve experienced all the necessary evils, visited all the regular haunts, been there and done and are thinking, is that all there is?

Happily, the answer to that question is a resounding, NO! How ‘bout going off-road, down a barely lit trail and discovering things – right here at home – that have been staring you in the face but you haven’t quite noticed.

There is so much more to Goa than the beaches, restaurants and nightclubs that everyone and their mother flock to. These are experiences, places and services we need to hold dear, to encourage without spoiling. Here’s just a few of them.

Luxury bazaar at Le Souk by Amarya The Saturday Night Market is one of Goa’s big draws, being more of a fun experience than a shopping excursion.

When the pockets are deeper and the shopaholic soul restless, a trip to Le Souk

by Amarya in Ashvem might be a good idea. It’s a luxury bazaar that has all the aura of the fashion world cascading out of Middle Eastern-inspired décor. It includes Indo-French collections at The Shop by Nana Ki, contemporary home textiles and accessories at The Bohemian Project, apparel and home furnishings at Shades of India, whimsical Bollywood-inspired bags at Paris Goa, unique handcrafted luggage at Nappa Dori, fine jewellery at Van Andel & Peace, beauty and skin care offerings at Bottega di LungaVita, men’s wear at Jonas G, specialty haircuts by Guy Staumont at Le Studio Haircut and products by Royal Enfield and Leela Art Palace. There’s also Le Café for nibbles and juices, La Crêperie for delicious pancakes and Nespresso Bar for a caffeine fix.

Uncovering history at Chikhali Caves Several years ago, four underground caves were discovered that proved the existence of prehistoric settlement in Goa. Pot shards, found at the caves in Mormugao taluka, prove that it is one of the oldest known sites of human habitation in the state. It is possible that these were once used as burial chambers, and as such can be considered holy in the eyes of history lovers. For a place that cries itself hoarse about eras that began with the arrival of Vasco da Gama, Goa certainly offers awe-inspiring eye-openers.

Deluxe detox at The Beach House This might be a rather indulgent way to begin Lent – or wind down the season of decadence – but it’s a good option to get all the holiday season toxins out of your body with minimal self-motivation. The retreat in Sernabatim, south Goa, is hidden away from the temptations of city life, and provides a sojourn of rest and relaxation. A number of treatments are available, with clients starting off on a screening process that assesses their physical, psychological and physiological systems which goes into developing a tailor-made programme for the length of their stay. The Beach House also mentors guests at the resort and after they return home to help maintain their new, healthy lifestyle.

Georgian artisanal cheese by Maia Cheese platters are the ultimate classics at sunset events, where you want a bit of formality but couldn’t bother with rustling up a spread for guests at dinner. One can never have enough cheese but it isn’t always Camembert or Roquefort that steals the show. Thanks to the tourist influx, there’s a whole smörgåsbord of cheeses available in Goa. But way down south, in the sleepy breezy village of Palolem, Maia Donadze brings traditional Georgian cheese to Goa, made from Indian milk but using techniques learnt back in the Eastern European country she calls home. Maia Cheese offers a variety of products, including feta, cream cheese, quark, buffalo mozzarella, smoked mozzarella, blue and ‘bree’, and also does cheese tables at weddings and other occasions.

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Village life at Olaulim Backyards This is quiet, eco-friendly, warm and very, very local. The homestay in Olaulim, Pomburpa, allows guests to soak in the kind of environment our forefathers grew up in, with a few modern flourishes such as an azure blue swimming pool, comfortable beds and convenient WCs. With just two cottages and a tree house to choose from, there’s never a crowd and one is rest assured that the environment is as taken care of as you are. From water and electricity conservation and composting, to recycling and natural furnishing, Savio and Pirrko at Olaulim Backyards certainly put their back into it. Locally sourced fresh seafood and vegetables are cooked on a traditional wood-fire and seasonal fruit are always on the table.

Eco e-waste with Group TenPlus It’s the age of electronics and short attention spans.

Combine the two and you have new gadgets making themselves at home in cars, rooms and pockets. What happens then to all the waste? While some of it can be palmed off via online classifieds portals such as Quickr and Olx, much of it needs to be binned. Group TenPlus in Saligao provides complete e-waste solutions from collection to disposal in Goa that is all recycled and kept out of landfills. The company does not put any of the electronics up for resale, and ensures that all equipment that could contain sensitive data – such as mobile phones and computers – is shredded.

On and Off the Road

Goa’s hinterland roads have long been the haunt of riding and driving enthusiasts. The open tarmac, rich hues of vegetables growing in open fields, the rush of wind – and not to mention the hearty aroma of roadside snacks – make the state an easy, yet enjoyable ride. Since 1999, Blazing Trails Tours has been riding standard Royal Enfield Bullets across the length and breadth of the country. The group of carefree souls, who once had an office in Saligao, offers a number of tours in India and South Africa. If they’re out on tour, there are other options. Based in Assagao, Peter Paulo Dos Santos and his friends established the Classic Bike Adventure project with a fleet of more than 35 Enfield Bullets that offers over a dozen rides as well as custom tours. And if you feel like something dirtier, get your gear on and head down hundreds of kilometres of deserted forest tracks with John Pollard at his Off The Grid homestay in the Western Ghats.

Luxury yachting on board Lady M Lay off the stuffy five-star dinners and turn it up several notches.

Goa’s quiet backwaters, bordered by lush mangroves and teeming ecosystem are lying in wait. Captain Roberto Amaral, who owns Cancio’s guest house in Aldona, offers guests and walk-in visitors the chance to soak in Goa’s hinterland beauty on board his 42-foot yacht that he calls Lady M. The catamaran and its smaller speedboat cousin have been used in movies and advertisements and provide stunning visuals of tranquil village life in Goa. Lady M has a spacious forward deck for parties, a specially designed fly-bridge, ample aft deck lounging area, and offers everything from sunset cruises to overnight trips with food and beverages, and even a DJ! Want to make things extra special? Book a full moon cruise.

Pimp Your Ride at Speed Accessories Sometimes you don’t want a regular ride, and with the vehicles market virtually exploding in Goa, it’s almost certain you will be lost among the stampeding herd.

To stand out a little without looking cheap, head to Speed Accessories in Caranzalem, Panjim, where enthusiast Kenneth Fernandes owns an exclusive little outfit that furnishes your ride with some of that swagger you always wanted. Opened in 2006, Speed Accessories does everything from chic bumpers, 3D floor mats and fancy new alloys to projector headlights, LED work and custom car wraps. Based on the client’s budget, Fernandes imports accessories from Singapore, Thailand, the UK, Germany or Italy. He accepts new clients only by appointment and never takes on more than two cars a day, ensuring quick, quality work you are bound to love. So sweeten your new car or doll up old Betsy; it pays to be different.

Scrumptious Saraswat food at Suwadik Even as a resident of the state, eating Goan food in a restaurant is most often restricted to fish curry rice, crumb fried fish and a host of Indo-Portuguese dishes. Places that serve satisfying pre-Portuguese inspired food is generally restricted to the ‘aunty’ in the twobench chai shop who will churn out thali after thali of delicious lunch. In Panjim, Chef Keshav Nadkarni’s Suwadik restaurant serves the quintessential Saraswat Hindu cuisine in an environment where you don’t have to roll up your sleeves, swat off the flies or share your table with strangers. Accompanied by a Mario Miranda-style painting, diners relish tisryanche dangar (clam cutlets), fish thalis, mackerel pickle, bharlele bangde (stuffed mackerel), the ever popular sungtache lonche (prawn pickle), bangdyachi uddhemethi (mackerel curry) and sweets including kharvas (made from cow’s colostrum milk), tavsali (Goan cucumber cake) with vanilla ice cream and nachinyachem satv (red millet pudding).

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NaikNavare Developers For Better Living in Goa

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aikNavare Developers have built a reputation as one of the finest builders in the state. From luxury living to state-of-the-art business centres, the group is redefining service and real estate in Goa. Here’s a look at some of their work.

Esmeralda - Where the 5 elements of elegance are in true synergy Location: Kadamba, Goa Esmeralda is a landmark of epic proportions, conceived as a magnum opus of science and aesthetics. Goa’s finest address finds the four elements of better living in perfect sync- wind, water, sky and earth. The gentle breeze caresses the many water bodies interspersed across Esmeralda and brings a cooling effect all year long!

The open spaces and uninhibited surroundings truly make residents feel as one with the sky. And ultimately, with 30% of the total acreage of Esmeralda dedicated to greenery, the project truly lives up to its name (which translates into ‘Emerald Green’.)

An array of amenities for an Upper Crust Living Environmental friendly development with clearance from MoEF • Club House • Outdoor Gym • Children Play Area • Coffee Shop & Pavilions • Swimming Pool • CCTV Surveillance System • Video Door Phone with Intercom • SPA • 24 Hour Security • Jogging Track • Skating Area • Covered Parking • Convenience Shopping • Lush Green Designer landscape • Internet

Silent Orchards - Best Among Luxury Properties in Goa Location: Neura, Goa There is a side to Goa not many know of; a side that goes beyond the idyllic beaches and open spaces; a side that takes you right into the lap of nature. it's divine, it's pure, it's a piece of heaven on earth.

Presenting orchard estates that will be your own rejuvenating private gateway - a lush green land just 14 kilometers from both the airport and Panjim, off the Panjim Madgaon

National Highway.

Buyers get the option of one to two acres of thickly wooded estates, with over a hundred fully-grown, fruitbearing trees. So expect an abundance of cashew, jackfruit, coconut, mango and banana in your own estate. Moreover, perfect planning of the estate, with Goan architecture, gives you an option to choose between three and four bedroom villas.

So come with your loved ones and let your mind and soul be rejuvenated amidst the emerald green world.

About NaikNavare Developers: NaikNavare developers believe in delivering value to one and all, by creating products and services that enhance the value of life.

While real estate is their business, they consider themselves a service industry… and their service is to design and deliver better living. The company aims to create spaces that enable you to focus on the things you consider important – whether it is building a business, growing a family, connecting with friends, or simply finding the time and space to pursue your dreams.

Their vision is to create homes, schools, hotels, commercial spaces and business centres that uphold quality and withstand the test of time.

The homes explore the innate desire for beauty and convenience in living spaces; dispelling the urban legacy of cramped rooms and poor ventilation and redefining architecture with an intricate play of light and shadow, air and space.

NaikNavare homes also reflect the personality and taste of those accustomed to the best in quality design, finish and lifestyle.

Commanding a diverse portfolio and embodying their motto of “better living for all,” they have worked on projects such as slum rehabilitation, affordable housing, middle-income residences and exclusive residential projects that redefine the perception of high-end.

Housing being the need of the hour for our rapidly developing country, NaikNavare’s teams of professionals are constantly addressing issues related to housing, such as urban planning, socialdevelopment patterns, infrastructural necessities and other areas that go hand in hand with their projects.

The company is constantly exploring various typologies of housing, with a holistic and passionate dedication towards the residential sector.  Phone: 88888 70596 / 86050 10594 www.naiknavare.com

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Feb 21 to Feb 22 Festival of Wellness A Two days festival of wellness in mind body and spirit will be held which will be a visionary mix of holistic, health, spiritually , music and sacred dance presented by the world united - Doctor's and Healer's Association Showcasing the integrated healing of Mind, body and spirit At Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Porvorim 9.30 am to 5.30 pm +91 832 241 4971

Every Monday Go Fish Go out fishing with local fishermen, bring back your catch and ask our chefs to cook it to your liking.

At Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim +91 832 301 1234 grandhyattgoa@hyatt.com goa.grand.hyatt.com

Every Friday Saraya Second Life Workshop at Saraya Give your old newspaper a second life.

Transform them into boxes, baskets, bags, lamps and even furniture! Dania Rodriguez from Portugal and Simone Guercio from Italy will teach you how to recycle your old waste.

At Saraya, Sangolda +91 988656005 ria.saraya@Gmail.com

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Wellness Day and Sundowners Unwind and relax at “Shamana Spa”, spend your day indulging in yoga, meditation or get your own health package customized by trainers, or just pamper yourself with popular Balinese massage. Follow this up with a laidback evening with a special menu of frozen margaritas, as you soak in the sunset at Capiz Bar. At Shamana Spa and Capiz Bar, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 8:00 am – Sundown +91 832 301 1234 grandhyattgoa@hyatt.com goa.grand.hyatt.com

Shine Beauty Parlour We offer Herbal full body massages for ladies and Gents and also Face, Head, back,foot Massage, Sauna steam bath and bikini hair removal Closed on Tuesday At Shop No 8, Ground Floor, Landscape Shire Bldg, Calanzalem 9.30 am to 4.30 pm +91 8888947629/ +91 8888939715

Great Goan Experiences

Goa Butterfly Park & Conservatory A small park on a hill that’s a great place to spot stunningly beautiful butterflies. Near Tropical Spice Plantation, Ponda +91 832 2985174, +91 9822125474. Bcogoa.org

Wildernest Crocodile Safaris Offers a boat safaris starting from Britona Jetty(Nr Panjim) through backwaters and Mangrove-lined canals, which are home to fresh water crocodile locally called ‘Muggers’.

At Kamat Centre, D.B Marg, Panjim +91 9595553799/ +91 9341112721 Seaeaglecruises.com

The Bushmasters Owner Rahul Alvares is one of our state’s most experienced snake rescuers. Snake Watch programmes costs Rs. 1600 per person inclusive of transport and breakfast. At Almeida Vaddo, Parra. 6.30 am to 9.30 am +91 9881961071 Rahulalvares.com

Canopy Eco – Tours Offers a wide variety of experiences including nature-treks, butterfly tours, dragonfly and damselfly tours, plus boat safaris on the Zuari River as well as their original unique birding tour.

At Housing Board Colony, Margao +91 9764261711, +91 9764052225 Canopygoa.com

Water sports Water Splash Cruises A large fleet of Catamarans, Boats, and Cruisers & Yachts: take to the water, the sea, the sky.

At Models Status, Dona Paula +91 8888864347 www.watersplashcruises.com

Sol de Goa makes an auspicious new beginning on February 19

et us introduce you to an old friend…

You’ll still find the old world charm infused with a contemporary elegance. The walls still speak the beautiful language of Goan heritage. The calm and serenity of the Saipem river and fields remain untouched.

The timeless, luxurious décor by Tarun Tahiliani stays unparalleled. Experience the same magic.

Just a different name.

In keeping with its signature classic elegance meet Sol de Goa… an old friend in a brand new avatar wholly owned and now managed by Sun Estates, poised to offer the world’s cognoscenti an experience to last many nostalgic encores.

Re-furbished, re-vitalised with an all new energy, dynamism and raison d’ etre, Sol de Goa boldly ventures into re-designing its benchmark hospitality to meet world class international standards in guest experience, service, cuisine and top-notch entertainment.

Speaking on the auspicious occasion of Sol de Goa brand re-launch and the forward underlaying vision of his group, Mr Suraj Morajkar, Managing Director, Sun Estates Group says,” When I look back over 2 decades where we created properties that earned us International

recognition, Sun Estates is now evolving and growing as a brand of repute in Goa and now all over India and at global level. We gained international recognition when we were awarded the best International new Hotel in Asia by Conde Nast in 2011 and though primary focus of the group has been niche real estate development and hospitality ventures, for the youth of Goa we are bringing a cricket team with players of international repute in Goa Professional League (GPL) to encourage the youth to play competitive cricket of international standard.”

Announcing the formal launch of Sol de Goa on February 19th with an exclusive `By Invitation Only’ concert headlined by India’s Indi-Pop legend Leslie Lewis, the evening is supported by Chivas Regal and presented by Sun Estates Group.

UK artistes and accomplished singer/songwriters Heather Andrews and Keith O’Connell will also debut at the launch party.

Sea Wave Water Sports Enjoy parasailing, boat rides, banana rides, bump rides, jet skiing, water skiing, dolphin trips and more.

At Calangute +91 832 2276362

Museums Goa Chitra With a collection of over 4,000 artefacts, Goa Chitra is an ethnographic museum that focuses on Goa’s traditional agrarian lifestyle and technology.

At Mondo Waddo, Benaulim 9 am to 5 pm +91 832 6570877 Email: goachitra@gmail.com Museum Of Christian Art Open all days of the week At the Convent of Santa Monica. You may pray if you wish to, else just soak in the ambience of peace.

At Old Goa From 9:30 am – 5 pm +91 832 2285299 Goa Science Centre The Centre has a science park with interactive exhibits, 3D shows, galleries on oceanic science, explaining mysteries of the underwater world.

Experience science through fun. There are some interesting exhibits explaining scientific principles.

At Miramar 10 am to 6 pm +91 832 2463426

Naval Aviation Museum Displaying a number of vintage aircraft and armaments used at different stages

by Naval Aviation dating back to the 1950`s and a vast number of memorabilia related to Naval Aviation history.

Near Bogmalo Beach 10 am to 5 pm +91 832 2538668 Archaeological Museum Check out the sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses, antiques from the Hindu period and currencies leftover by the Portuguese. At Old Goa 9 am to 5 pm +91 832 2285333 Monsoon Heritage Studio Treat yourself to some amazing collection of mirrored mosaic art and handpicked artifacts at this upscale studio by Yahel Chirinian.

At Mainath Batti, Arpora 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM +91 9822122771 Wax World Museum A brainchild of Mr. Shreeji Bhaskaran, the man behind India’s first wax museum at Ooty, here’s Goa’s very own Madame Tussuad’s. With over 30 lifelike wax statues of the who’s who of India, including the most eminent personalities from culture, religion, politics, heritage and more, it’s a huge attraction.

At Gandhi Circle, Old Goa 9.30 am to 7.30 pm +91 9970126202

Acron Waterfront Resort announces partnership with David Rocco’s Dolce India , Season 2

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elebrity chef David Rocco brings his passion for food and healthy cooking to millions of kitchens every day, through his worldwide hit television programs, David Rocco's Dolce Vita, David Rocco's Amalfi Getaway and his newest spinoff, Dolce India that are viewed in more than 120 countries around the world.

Dolce India is a series that spans the length and breadth of India and aims to promote regional Indian cuisines and showcase them to the world. The first season, aired last year garnered considerable National and International publicity and showcased cuisines of New Delhi, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan.

This year David Rocco and his team at Dolce India have chosen Goa as their state of choice for the eagerly awaited sequel.

The show will cover the regional cuisines of Goa against the backdrop of Acron’s new luxury Resort, Acron Waterfront Resort.

This 29 room boutique resort is the newest member of ITC’s chain of luxury hotels in India and is uniquley situated on the Seaward side of the idyllic baga river.

David Rocco and Acron Waterfront Resort’s Celebrity Master Chef Cyrus Todiwala will be hosting special culinary events at Acron Waterfront Resort, Goa during the tenure of his stay in Goa.  For more details on Acron Waterfront Resort, Goa see: acronwaterfrontresort.com Address: Acron Waterfront Resort, On the seaward side of the Baga bridge, Baga, Goa- 403516 India.

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rom the 25th of February till the 7th of March, residents of Panjim are in for a treat.

For during this time, the city itself will become a platform for exhibiting some of the country's and the world's most innovative contemporary photography. This is happening courtesy of Goa Photo (www.goaphoto.in), an international photography festival that will occur annually in the state capital and surrounding areas, and will significantly contribute to the growing momentum of cultural activities in Goa. The objective of Goa Photo is to bring exceptional documentary and art photography to the people. This idea is taken quite literally. Instead of the usual exhibitions in closed spaces with framed images hanging on the walls, the festival team has decided to set up the exhibitions in open-air in public spaces: in places such as the rear garden of the Kala Academy, the courtyard of the Old GMC, on the rear facade of the Old Secretariat, and in Fontainhas. A portion of the festival will also be held in the upper level of the Reis Magos Fort in Verem. With the images displayed in public spaces, people will be able to

engage the works on display on their own terms, outside of the usual institutional settings and pedantic jargons.

"What we wanted was to conceive of a photography festival that is democratic in nature," says Nikhil Padgaonkar, one of the founding members of the festival.

"By that, I mean a festival where the locals can view and engage the works without needing to enter a museum, a hotel, without having to become a delegate or pay a fee. There is no exclusivity. The exhibitions are taken to the people in their own streets, buildings and parks, so they get to enjoy it in familiar surroundings."

The inaugural edition will be curated by internationally renowned photography curator Frank Kalero. He has been the curator for many important photography festivals all over the world, including France, Spain and Brazil. Working around a core theme would help to distinguish them from other festivals: this year's theme is called "The Other" which is an exploration of the many ways of making a portrait. "It became clear that the moment we have

a theme, we can propose a coherent set of exhibitions, united by their subject-matter even while they are stylistically very different from each other, and this makes it easier to relate to the festival as a whole, and it is Frank who selects the core exhibition, making this a truly curated festival.”

Fundamental to this project was to get on board the city authorities who would permit these open-air exhibitions to be staged in public spaces. They first approached the Mayor early last year, who in turn, referred them to the Commissioner. "Sanjit Rodrigues was very supportive of the idea. I think he saw how a festival likes this could help promote cultural tourism or synergise with efforts to re-brand the city" says Lola. He even suggested that building facades or public markets serve as exhibition venues.

Many of the key festival venues fall under the purview of other authorities such as the Kala Academy, the ESG, the Directorate of Arts & Culture, and the Church authorities.

They had to visit each one and convince them to permit the installation of these outdoor exhibitions on their property.

Their festival advisors, many of who are established personalities from the world of culture and photography - such

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Galleria by

An Artistic Journey by Dr. Nandita Desai

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About the Launch

olour, beauty and art come together in a dazzling show of paintings, sculpture, jewellery, furniture, clothing and other wonders created by Dr. Nandita Desai. ‘Beyond the Canvas’ is the opening exhibition of Galleria by Streets, a new venture from Goa Streets, the News & Entertainment Weekly you are reading now! Galleria by Streets is a space for painters, designers, sculptors, craftspeople and all others with creativity in their veins.

About Dr. Nandita Desai Nandita is a Mumbai-based artist who also happens to be a poet, academician (PhD in Maritime History), former Professor in the US, Cordon Bleu chef and sculptor - all rolled into a 5 ft. 1” power-packed frame. Nandita feels that her love for vintage, organic, handcrafted and natural art has found its “idyllic setting” in the 100-year-old Indo-Portuguese house that doubles as the headquarters of Goa Streets.

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The Launch Party takes place on Tuesday, 3 March, 2015, from 6 to 9 pm, at: Goa Streets, The News & Entertainment Weekly Chogm Road, Sangolda, Goa Phone: +91 8975 879 394 • It’s an exquisite show of paintings, jewellery, furniture, sculptures and clothing, all painstakingly designed and crafted by Nandita.

• Hors d’oeuvres & cocktails will be served. With live music from the stunningly talented Joanne Fernandes.

• The launch is open to all! See you there!

as Maria Couto, Margaret Mascarenhas, Vivek Menezes, Aradhana Seth, Luis Dias and Denzil Sequiera- played a crucial role in this regard. For instance, Margaret Mascarenhas took them to meet Father Joaquin Loiola at the Archbishop's residence in Altinho and then to meet Father Cleto Pereira, the Parish priest of the main Panjim Church, to ask for permission to stage an exhibition on the steps of the Church. "Our advisors have been wonderful and have really guided us. Without them, we would never have reached so far," gushes Lola, the other founding partner.

For this year's edition of the festival, nineteen exhibitions are planned, along with a range of talks, discussions presentations and workshops related to photography. There are also a series of collateral exhibitions by Raghu Rai, Shivani Gupta, Nishant Shukla and other talented photographers.

The launch of the festival will happen on 20th February at The Heritage Hotel Art Spaces in Siolim, with an exhibition by Shivani Gupta and Corinne Adams, presented by Chameleon Art Projects. Titled "Thread Whispers – Chapter I" it is a photographic documentation of the visual and theatrical collaboration of the artists with the people of remote villages across India, engaging in stories and sounds by reweaving mythologies into poetry and prose.

Everyone is invited!!  For more information, please visit www.goaphoto.in

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Gallery Gitanjali An elegant art gallery in Panjim’s Latin Quarter is worth hopping into when you’re in the area.

Fontainhas, Panjim 9:00 am to 9:00 pm +91 9823572035 gallerygitanjali@gmail.com www.gallerygitanjali.com

Beyond the Canvas

An Artistic journey by Dr. Nandita Desai Exquisite show of painting, jewellery, furniture, sculptures, Clothing.

Launch Party on March 3 @ 6 pm to 9 pm Music by Joanne Fernandes At Our Office, Chogm Road , Sangolda +91 8975879394

Art Chamber: Galleria de Belas Artes One of the more interesting and pleasant art centers in the state, featuring confident acrylic strokes that are somewhat three dimensional, put across the canvas

by Yolanda De Souza and others. The musical acts here are worth looking out for.

Gaura Vaddo, Calangute 10:00 am to 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm +91 832 2277144 | +91 9823217435 artchamber@gmail.com www.goa-art.com

Feb 25 till March 7th Inauguration on Friday 20 February @ 6 pm At The Heritage Hotel Art Spaces, Siolim Chameleon Art Projects Presents “Thread Whispers –Chapter I “

By Shivani Gupta & Corinne Elysse Adams Goa Streets is Proud to be a Media Partner On Feb 25th Magnum Photos Workshop With Stuart Franklin In Lecture Hall, 2nd Floor, Sanskruti Bhavan, Directorate of Arts & Culture, Patto Plaza. Panjim 9 am to 1 pm Magnum Photos Workshop With Richard Kalvar in Multipurpose Hall, Ground Floor, Sanskruti Bhavan, Directorate of Arts & Culture, Patto Plaza, Panjim 9 am to 1 pm Curator's Walk With Goa Photo 2015 curator Frank Kalero.

Starting point is at the Kala Academy rear garden.

4. 30 pm to 6.30 pm On Feb 26 Magnum Photos Workshop With Stuart Franklin in Lecture Hall, 2nd Floor, Sanskruti Bhavan, Directorate of Arts & Culture, Patto Plaza, Panjim 9 am to 1 pm Magnum Photos Workshop With Richard Kalvar in Multipurpose Hall, Ground Floor, Sanskruti Bhavan, Directorate of Arts & Culture, Patto Plaza, Panjim 9 am to 1 pm +91 9810984096 www.goaphoto.in

Feb 10 to Feb 21 Goa International Photo Festival Organised by the One School Goa Feb 20 – Photo Cruise (Backwaters) last 2 days, ends Feb 21st At The One School Goa Campus, Uccassiam, North Goa 12 Pm Onwards +91 832 6520661 Info@theoneschoolgoa.com www.goaphotofestival.com

Feb 20 to April 20 Art of Wood Exhibition "Made in Goa" At The Cube Gallery , Calizor Vaddo, Moira 11 am to 7 pm +91 832 2470415/ +91 9422806748 thecubegallerygoa@gmail.com

Feb 13 to March 7

Feb 20 to Mar 2

Till Feb 24

Embellished An Exhibition of Paintings by Hesham Malik At Carpe Diem, Majorda 10 am to 7 pm +91 832 2881035/ +91 8888624642 http://www.carpediemgoa.com/

Art Exhibition - 'Impressions' by French and Goan artists Art Exhibition “IMPRESSIONS” showcasing artworks of French Artist/ Print-maker Annabel C.Schenck and Raymond Pereira (Goa), At Art Gallery, Alliance Francaise, Panaji Open from Monday to Friday 9.30 AM to 1.00PM and 2.30 PM to 5.30 PM. On Saturdays it is open from 9.30 AM to 12.30 PM. +91 832 242 0049 Panjim-goa.afindia.org

Art Exhibition An art exhibition featuring several well – established Goan artists titled “Beyond Images” At Archies Art Gallery, Chandor 9 am to 6 pm. +91 7875327347

Feb 13 to March 5 An Exhibition of Paintings by Anushya Sharma Art Chamber presents a series of Paintings titled "Fool Fantacy" by Anushya Sharma At Art Chamber, Calangute 7.30 pm +91 9823217435 artchamber@gmail.com www.goa-art.com

Feb 13 Onwards Kama, Interrupted Kama, Interrupted is a multimedia art exhibition featuring eighteen artists based in Goa. It is a unique event exemplifying the unbridled power and authenticity of the best talent in Goa today.

At Gallery Gitanjali, Panjim 6.30 pm +91 8806035195 gallerygitanjali@gmail.com http://www.gallerygitanjali.com/

Feb 16 to Feb 21 Festival of Ideas Organized by the Directorate of Art & Culture, this festival is organized to commemorate the birth centenary of the legendary DD Kosambi.

At Kala Academy, Dayanand Bandodkar Marg, Panjim 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm +91 8322404600 http://kalaacademygoa.org/

Feb 20 to Mar 20 Lusofonia Festival Goa 2015, exhibitions, lectures, food and celebrations Organized by the Lusophone Society of Goa (LSG).

Feb 21 to Mar 10 Photography exhibition "Voyage to the East in the 19th Century".

At Fundação Oriente, Fontainhas, Panjim. 10 am to 5 pm

Feb 24 Presentation "Some experiences of Architectural Conservation in Portugal and in Goa” At Goa State Central Library, Patto, Panjim. 5 pm onwards

March 7 to Mar 19 Photography exhibition "A glimpse of Macau" Inauguration with the presence of the author Margarida Fernandes At Art Gallery, Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panjim.

10 am to 5 pm +91 9763365050

Until February ‘Mutabilis’ Exhibition An exquisite collection of paintings, prints and illustrations

By Shireen Mody and Saffron Wiehl At Their Studio/Gallery, 33/1 Viegas Vado, Arpora, Goa. +91 9890009117/ +91 9890536062

Galleries of Note Off The Wall A collectible of deeply astounding works of art displayed on daily basis at this thoughtful art cafe.

Fort Aguada Road, Sinquerim, Candolim. 10:30 am to 11:30 pm +91 9820083497 | +91 9823289123

Moksa Art Gallery Here you will find some immensely conceptual paintings by Salvadoran Fernandez and others.

Naik Waddo, Calangute 9:30 am to 8:30 pm +91 832 2281121 | +91 9326717386 mokshart@gmail.com www.mokshartgallery.com Sunaparanta- Goa Centre for the Arts The centre houses several exhibition galleries, a large multi-functional space for workshops and lectures, an in-house film club, sketch club, open air amphitheatre, pottery studio and an open courtyard that houses the al fresco café, Bodega. The red velvet cupcakes at Bodega are a must try!

At Altinho, Panjim 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. +91 832 2421311 info@sgcfa.org www.sgcfa.org

Panjim Art Gallery Get a dose of the local culture with figurative work of Goan artists.

Near Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim 9:00 am to 8:00 pm +91 9822168703

Gallery Attic Goan talent has no saturation point.

Experience a fine variety of paintings by local artists.

Opposite Don Bosco, Alfran Plaza, Panjim 9:00 am to 1:00 pm 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm +91 832 2420929 | +91 832 2257931 info@galleryattic.com www.galleryattic.com

Mario Art Gallery Discover the original paintings and other memorabilia of the great Goan artist/cartoonist Mario Miranda. Here you can buy “The Life of Mario”, as well as prints, mounted prints, frames, tiles, mugs, card sets and other books.

‘Houses of Goa’, Salvador-do-Mundo, Porvorim area 9:00 am to 5:30 pm +91 832 2410711 archauto@gmail.com www.mariodemiranda.com

Arte Douro Art Gallery For those who aren’t really into very serious art but still want to look out for interesting pieces of art, this place provides a mix bag of originals and prints from international and local talents.

Porba Vaddo, Calangute 9:00 am to 9:00 pm +91 832 22882266 | +91 9822147148

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Goa is Treated to Exclusive Legacy Tasting with The Glenlivet

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he Glenlivet, the no. 1 single malt in India brought ‘The Legacy Tasting’ – an exclusive tasting experience for selected patrons with its international brand ambassador, Mr. Alex Robertson on his recent seven-city tour to India. In Goa, the tasting took place at Koi, a new “Inspired Asian Dining” restaurant in Calangute themed around the cuisine of the Oriental Silk Route, for an exclusive guest list of corporate heads, socialites and reps from the hospitality industry.

The Legacy Tasting is designed to help the definitive Speyside single malt find its way to discerning men and women across the globe. Alex extended this program in India for a select few HNIs, curating a multi–sensory evening across metros & key cities to bring 200 years of

The Glenlivet to life. The Glenlivet is the Single Malt that started it all, the only Single Malt allowed to use the name “Glenlivet”.

The session involved Alex taking esteemed guests through a guided tasting session where they synchronized their palates with the brilliantly wellbalanced single malt whisky. Alex also elucidated the audience about the brand’s rich cultural history with a remarkable cast of characters that helped craft its unparalleled smooth taste and continue its legacy.

The culinary team under the guidance of Master Sommelier Vikram Singh composed an Asian-inspired menu that complemented the exceptional quality

Raise a toast to the new season by taking a Holi break Resort Rio introduces a Special Holi Package

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s winter wanes, India gets ready to welcome a new season in March.

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of The Glenlivet. “The 7-course degustation menu was based on individual pairings bearing in mind subtle nuances of spice, fruit and fragrant notes of the whiskys with bold undertones of earthy textures to not only complement but also enhance the tasting experience,” Vikram Singh said.

Shefali Gandhi Singh’s latest restaurant venture Koi (after Rockfish in Baga) hosted some of the city’s whisky cognescenti in an intimate but glittering gathering.

A Welcome Cocktail and Hors D’ouvres were followed by a sit-down 7-course menu and a courseby-course discourse on the pairing by Alex Robertson. The evening started with The Glenlivet 12, 15 and progressed to The Glenlivet 18 by the main course and a post dessert toast of The Glenlivet 21. The evening turned out to be a grand soiree and everyone present was appreciative of the complexity, versatality and the confluence of a myriad range of flavours throughout the tasting and pairing.

Mr. Alex Robertson, International brand ambassador – The Glenlivet said, “It’s a pleasure to share the original story behind The Glenlivet with such

distinguished guests and whisky lovers in India. During this multi-city tour we’ve been able to celebrate & savour the taste of the classiest Speyside single malts from within The Glenlivet range & hopefully the patrons had an immersive experience.”

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Kartik Mohindra, Head International Brands at Pernod Ricard India said, “Advocacy sessions of such high standards are a good platform for us to offer an immersive, entertaining and educating introduction to The Glenlivet. The discerning consumers of today look for a complete brand experience and The Glenlivet tasting sessions are an initiative to fulfil this need.”

About Koi Koi is Restaurateur Shefali Gandhi’s latest venture, a chic dining experience around the flavours of the Ancient Oriental Silk Route stretching from Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Cambodia, Malaysia, Singapore and India.

The Restaurant is set intimately in an old heritage Portuguese style bungalow in the heart of Calangute.

The design philosophy reflects tasteful luxury with Contemporary Chic Asian design sensibilities. Featuring a live outdoor Teppanyaki Theater, a well stocked jade coloured lifestyle bar, an aureate golden dining room, an outdoor terrace, private cabanas, a private wine cellar and a private dining room. The menu features quality world-class ingredients and the best of local produce and bounty, bringing a unique culinary concept to the diners of Goa. The bar features high level mixology and a vast array of international spirits.  Open All day from 11am onwards.

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