It's that time of the year when we are surrounded by the big, bright fruit. Eateries and bars are giving it all kinds of quirky, heady twists, and we aren't complaining
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More the merrier
Fresh melon salads make for the perfect light summer eat, and this melon salad includes watermelon and honey dew, with a sprinkle of toasted rice krispies, mint and radish, and chilli lime dressing.
Time: 12 pm to 3.30 pm and 6 pm to 1 am
At: The Fatty Bao, opposite Powai Plaza, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai.
Call: 33956019
Cost: Rs.290
Best of both worlds
We'd have never imagined that these two ingredients would taste good together until we tried it. The watermelon rasmalai carpaccio will give you a double dose of sugar with discs of the fresh fruit layered with the popular sweet, rasmalai.
Time: 12 pm to 1.30 am
At: The Urban Foundry, Amarchand Mansion, 16 Madame Cama Road, Colaba.
Call: 22870044
Cost: Rs.250
Let's chaat
If you love a small dose of molecular gastronomy, try the melon chaat with balsamic and jaggery gel, and dehydrated wild berries, that comes with a savoury chaat-style topping.
Time 12 pm to 2.30 pm, 7 pm to 11.30 pm
At Masala Library by Jiggs Kalra, BKC, Bandra East.
Call 8454900900
Cost Rs.395
Cool summer
Instead of a smoothie, call for a chilled watermelon and rose with walnut and feta cold soup to cool you down, where the walnut adds a crunch to the soup, and the feta a delicious creamy texture.
Time: 12 pm to 1 am
At: Dishkiyaoon, The Capital Building, G Block, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East.
Call: 8291139404
Cost: Rs.299
Margarita time
Head to a festival where you can sip on a variety of margaritas, which include eso fresco; a vodka, tequila, watermelon, basil, thyme, lime juice, watermelon syrup, basil seeds and ice combination.
Till: March 4, 11 am to 1 am
At: Smoke House Deli outlets at Pali Hill, Lower Parel and BKC.
Call: 65619618 (Lower Parel)
Cost: Rs.425
Asian delight
If you love the freshness of Asian salads, try the Asian watermelon salad that includes radish, mint, cilantro, feta, toasted almonds, and chilli-garlic and soy dressing.
Time: 12 pm to 12 am
At: Shizusan Shophouse & Bar, Skyzone, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel.
Call: 30151221
Cost: Rs.295
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