The Sonnet Kolkata

Kolkata’s elegant luxury haunt

Impeccable guest service, delectable menu and elegant decor are the superlatives that can be used to describe the four-star luxury property -The Sonnet Kolkata. Snuggled at Salt Lake, the hospitality chain is based out in Jamshedpur and has 67 luxury rooms and a multitude of facilities for the well-settled class of visitors in Kolkata. The luxury haunt stands at a strategic location and is barely 20 minutes-drive from Kolkata International Airport.

                                       A view of The Sonnet Kolkata

The contemporary hospitality group is for business and leisure tourists who would like to unwind their day after a busy schedule. There are two banquets for conference facilities and a scenic garden. 

                                    The entrance of The Sonnet

The hospitality player’s 24 hours, plush dining outlet- Aura rustles up multi-cuisine delights ranging from Continental, Chinese and Indian cuisine and one can have one’s heart out gorging on the delights.

                                       Aura- the food outlet

 

The all-day dining outlet is all set to don a new avatar and get overhauled as a Bengali speciality food outlet in the upcoming period.

                                        The dessert counter of Aura

The hospitality group has set up its expansion plans and is keen to manage luxury properties in tourist resorts like Puri, Gopalpur-on-Sea, Visakhapatnam, Bilaspur and Raipur and the North-eastern region as well.

Pearls in Komodo Land

 In search of pearls in Komodo land

There’s much to shop in Komodo Island of Flores- the land of dragons. For fashion freaks and art buffs jet-setting themselves to Labuan Bajo that forms the starting point of cruise to Komodo island, do not be surprised when you come across beautifully-crafted pearl jewelleries that will not pinch your pocket.   

Amazing pearl  bands at Komodo Island

Flores Sea is a store-house of nutrients full of oysters and best quality of pearls are reared here. In fact, Flores Island lives up to the reputation of harvestingzing  white and silver South Sea pearls. For travellers on their way to Flores Island, the best way to preserve their memories is to bring back home pearl jewelleries that will remain etched in their minds forever.  

 

Once the visit to Komodo National Park is over, one can spare some time to have a peek into the pearl jewelleries that are on display in the island market outside the national park.  Pearl jewelleries are available in wide range and come in varied colours ranging from off-white to pink and purple to black. One can shop for pearl rings, necklaces, pendants, bracelets and chokers with floral designs that are appealing and look elegant.

                                        Pearl necklaces on display

For travellers who are low on budget, it would be advisable to try the pearl jewellery items on offer in Komodo Island. There are striking pearl necklaces that are priced around 1,00,000 IDR and if you’re interested to get a bunch of pearl jewellery pieces, you can get at a wholesale rate. In case, you have missed out on pearl jewellery stuff at Komodo Island, then take your pick at Labuan Bajo Airport at a good bargain prior to boarding your flight.

JW Kitchen @ JW Marriott Kolkata

Culinary extravaganza at Kolkata’s luxury haunt

For foodies and luxury travellers waiting to savour an appealing menu that is rich in taste and is hot, exotic and eclectic in the city of Kolkata, here’s a luxury, fine-dining restaurant that is incidentally the only one-of-a-kind not only in the city but also in the eastern region of India.  The preferred address is JW Kitchen @JW Marriott Kolkata on JBS Haldane Avenue that is opened all round-the-clock and has opened its doors sometime November, last year.

 

                                       Entrance of JW Kitchen

The interiors of the restaurant are decked up with long columns of bells made of fibre and coated with zinc. For food connoisseurs, there is Continental, Asian and Indian cuisine.

                                        Interiors of the restaurant

The restaurant serves a bewildering variety of delicately-spiced dishes and fragrantly spiced curries. Take your pick with Father Michel’s Burata – an Italian signature dish in the appetizer and salad section that comes for Rs 425 exclusive of taxes. For non-vegetarians, begin the main course with black pepper crusted Salmon pegged at Rs 850. For more substantial meal, dig into Murg Bhatti or Chingri (prawn) curry, an eternal favourite of Bengal.

 The signature dish of the restaurant- Father Michel's Burata 

                                        Chingri Malai curry

 

 

 Murg Bhatti

 

                                       Black Pepper Crusted Salmon

There are four live stations including chaat, waffle, Italian and an Asian counter that makes us stand out from other fine-dining restaurants in Kolkata. There is Do-It-Yourself (DIY) option in the salad counter and at least 12 kinds of salads are on display.

                                        Waffle Station

I began with the Aloo ka tikka chaat and moved on to Kasundi Paneer Tikka, Kadhai Parwal and Dum Aloo that are hot dishes.  I proceeded to the dessert section and I was taken aback by the amazing variety of 25 kinds of desserts inclusive of Continental and Indian delights. I tried a few of them like hazelnut Praline, brownie, Chocolate truffle, baked yogurt, mud cake, baked chocolate tart, chocolate salted caramel et al that were all heavenly. The items in the dessert section keep on changing every day.

                                            Kadhai Paneer Tikka

 

                                       Desserts on offer

 

For those interested to indulge their taste buds can shell out Rs 1,250 and relish the culinary extravaganza offered at the buffet lunch of the restaurant. The restaurant is a must-visit for discerning food lovers and those who are well-travelled during festive times.