Pune is not just the Pensioners’ Paradise anymore…. With a a lot of people putting in their culinary expertise in use, the city has some of the best restaurants to boast of.
At the Time Food and Nightlife Awards 2012, the city’s best food and nightlife spots were awards.
The hospitality partner for the awards was Westin Pune, Koregaon Park. This ceremony turned into one big gourmet rendezvous with restaurants dishing out a wide spread of tasty dishes for the best of the city. Cuisines like Pan-Asian, European, Desserts, Italian, South Indian, Coastal, Maharashtrian – all the varieties were there for the guests, who were enjoyed to their hearts content with the grand feast that was laid out for them. The awards were presented by title sponsor Seagram’s Blender’s Pride, event sponsor KAFF Appliances and supported by Kingfisher.
There were two categories for the awards, 5 Star set ups and Standalones. Let’s take a look at the awards that were presented.
NORTH INDIAN
Paasha (5 Star)
Sigree (Standalone)
MAHARASHTRIAN
Mystical Masala (5 Star)
Shabree (Satandalone)
COASTAL
Fish Curry Rice (Standalone)
Coconut Groove (Standalone)
VEGETARIAN
Shahakari (5 Star)
GUJARATI THALI
Rajdhani Veg Thali (Standalone)
BENGALI
Oh! Calcutta (Standalone)
KASHMIRI
Shikharra (Standalone)
SOUTH INDIAN
South Indies (Standalone)
DESSERTS
Pune Baking Company (5 Star)
London Muffin Company (Standalone)
MITHAI SHOP
Chitale Bandhu (Standalone)
ITALIAN
Prego (5 Star)
Pesto Pesto (Standalone)
EUROPEAN
Stone Water Grill (Standalone)
CHINESE
Mainland China (Standalone)
PAN-ASIAN
Baan Tao (5 Star)
Trikaya (Standalone)
JAPANESE
Harajuku (5 Star)
ALL-DAY DINING
Spice Kitchen (5 Star)
SUNDAY BRUNCH
La Terrazza (5 Star)
CONFECTIONERY
Gourmet Avenue (5 Star)
Fantasie Fine Chocolates (Standalone)
DELI
Tutto Bene Delicatessen (Standalone)
COFFEE BAR
Mocha (Standalone)
Cheers to all those who’ve made Pune a foodie’s delight!