Bollywood 70s The retro feel to this cozy 58-seater eatery is evident as you enter Bollywood 70’s. The walls are exquisitely done with collage artworks. The décor stands out with its vibrant feel. It blends the experience of fine dining with the nostalgic golden era of 70’s style Bollywood. Right from the menu set up to the naming of the dishes all are taken care of in a special way to match the theme and the mood. It is the only theme restaurant in this category, which has become extremely popular in Bhubaneswar. It whips up delicious Indian and Chinese meal platters. The lip smacking menu reads mahurat, shorba-e-shuruat, kebab ke sholay, hariyali aur raasta, pasand-e-shauqeen, bahare basmati and mithai ka mela. Even a typical filmy style is followed while naming the dishes.
A special plate of tandoor aloo is named as aloo surma bhopali while an exotic kundan curry is called choti si baat, Mukaddar ka sikandar is the chicken and Spanish dumpling “We did a lot of research before really preparing the final menu. We sat with the chef, discussed what name blends well with the preparation and then finalized on it. An effort was made to commingle the timeless beauty coherent with the nostalgic golden era of 70’s. There is a separate story behind every name. Say for instance the baked rasagollas, which is termed as Dream Girl as the rasagollas are often associated with the euphoric feel,” says a senior official. The chef also adds some special delicacies to the regular fair to enrich one’s dining experience. In addition to the warm ambience the there is a large screen projection of a carefully picked list of Golden Jubilee movies of the bygone era. The entire experience is unique and an unparalleled.
Zodiac After spending a major part of your day exploring the nooks and corners of the hotel (as 2-acre land is not a small area either) and want to sit and relax for a while, the airy luminous Zodiac is the ideal hunt for you. The restaurant Zodiac is a quiet and relaxed place. Perfectly conducive to enjoying a continental breakfast in the company of friends or family. Its full-length glass window overlooks the greenery outside. A senior official quotes, “There are 12 zodiac signs all together and our basic data behind naming it in such a manner is that we run for 12 months and our service is available for 24 ours. From there the name gets its origin.” The 24-hour ultimate coffee shop attached to Emerald, a fine buffet selection, is ideal for witty bantering and gossips. Emerald, offers an elaborate buffet experience for breakfast, lunch & dinner. The coffee shop Zodiac, which is open till midnight, offers a lavish spread of elaborate buffet in very affordable rates. The implicit overtone of the restaurant is reflected in the design and its floor plan. As you enter the glass door you find the 12 zodiacs greeting you. The settings, surroundings and the glass panels, all are done up in such a way that they suite the theme proper. The refreshing décor is an appropriate blend of stylish version and innovative designs. The Zodiac menu reads exotic and offers different continental, American and Indian a la carte. The items include delectable varieties like penne al a Cajun, Canja-de-galina, Handi Biryani, lamb chops, Tikka lababdar, Chicken Mexican, prawn brochette, the options are exhaustive. There are also burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, cheese chilli toast or dosas that are available throughout the day or in between the meals.
To wind up in a nutshell, cut-edge technology, underlined elegance, polished service, culinary choice, and a superb location, all these dovetail together to re-define the concept of living well and enjoying life.
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