Play it by year: Your guide to city events to bring in 2022

Whether you seek a sit-down dinner or a party, take your pick from these NYE-themed events across Mumbai to ring in 2022

By Sukanya Datta, Shunashir Sen and Rahul Mahesh

South Mumbai

Couple goals

Ring in a new beginning with your partner at this Cuffe Parade gastropub that is offering couples a mix of unlimited food and alcohol under a cover charge, including an array of salads, grilled fish and chicken, pastas and pizzas. While you dig in, don’t forget to groove to live music, courtesy a DJ who will belt out party tracks.
On: December 31, 8 pm onwards
At: Hammer & Song, shop 10, ground floor, The Arcade, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade.
Call: 40647733
Cost: Rs 8,800

Tabling a feast

From beet carpaccio to heirloom tomato and grilled strawberry salad, and truffle brioche stuffed chicken breast to pork ribs and portobello burger, this Colaba-based eatery is offering quite a feast to sign off 2021 with a bang. Also on the menu are chipotle chilli mince pie, black pepper and strawberry pavlova, French duck breast and potato crust fish. Ready to binge?
Till: December 31, 12 pm to 4 pm and 7 pm to 12 am
At: The Table, Kalapesi Trust Building, ground floor, Apollo Bunder, Colaba.
Call: 66175000

Dance and dine

This SoBo haunt, famous for serving up delicious comfort food, is offering a buffet of some of its best delicacies, from Asian tapas and freshly baked pizzas to continental grub and more. They will also be pouring premium alcohol at slashed rates. Slip on your dancing shoes, and shimmy the night away, but do pop into their photo booth for some mandatory selfies.
On: December 31, 8 pm
At: Flamboyante, World Trade Centre, Cuffe Parade
Call: 40647700
Cost: Rs 2,200 (cover charge)

Central Mumbai

Duck up for this brunch

Kick off the New Year early with a lavish brunch at this Worli restaurant, which also has an outpost in Bandra. There’s a special duck platter to look forward to that includes confit duck-stuffed pasilla chile and duck taco. Move on to spicy dan dan noodles, the lobster mac, kung pao shrimp scramble, or veggie benedict. End with a decadent dessert buffet that comprises mini turtle cheesecake, mini s’more cheesecake, mini chocolate pull-me-up cake, orange macarons, and more.
On: January 1 and 2, 12 pm to 4 pm
At: Bastian, Wadia International Centre, Pandurang Budhkar Marg, Kamgar Nagar number 1, Worli
Call: 7208656074

Levantine escape

From mezzes to mangal grill, explore signature treats from the Levant region including a wide range of themed cocktails and raise a toast to 2022, at this new Middle Eastern restaurant in town. 
On: December 31, 7 pm onwards
At: Sette Mara, The St Regis Mumbai, Lower Parel
Call: 61628422

Filmy feels

Are you one of those people who believe in the idea that a new year signals a dash of new in everything? Playing on this sentiment, a Lower Parel-based restaurant and bar has whipped up a new, rather filmy menu that offers savouries such as ulta Punjab, chaats of Hindustan, Raju bun gaya gentleman burger, khul ja samosa, mann cha ho soup and more.
On: December 31, 8 pm onwards
At: Hitchki, ground floor, High Street Phoenix, Lower Parel
Call: 8879103335

Suburbs

Smooth moves

Hit the dance floor as the new year beckons at a bar in Andheri East. Sip on brews including wizard of wit, Bombay dock and Barbara Weissand before hitting the floor as DJ Sushmita (in pic) spins Miami deep house tracks to bid 2021 adieu.
On: December 31, 11 am to 12 am
At: The Finch, Saki Vihar Road, Andheri East
Call: 9920910619

Birthday binge

A fine-dine in BKC is celebrating not just the festive season, but also its own 10th anniversary. They have included 10 new dishes on the menu to mark the occasion. Choose from dim sums with assorted fillings including truffle, yam, mock meat and prawn, before washing it down with cocktails that feature ingredients like sticky dates and warm ginger rum.
Till: Mid-January, 11 am to 12 am
At: Yauatcha, BKC 
Call: 9222222800

Bao moment

Tuck into hot dogs but with an Asian twist at this eatery, which is replacing the buns in the American staple with baos instead. Their Bao dog menu features flavours that include Sriracha pork, spicy Korean chicken, dancing shrimp and lamb o’ dog (in pic) among others. Drinks include special cocktails like get toasted, which is a heady mix of white rum, Kahlua, Bailey’s, coconut syrup, egg white, toasted marshmallows and a pirouline cookie.
Till: January 9, 11 am to 12 am
At: The Fatty Bao outlets in Bandra and Andheri West
Call: 62366323

Smoking hot

A Bandra hotspot is making the most of the winter season with a seasonal menu that features ingredients commonly found at this time of the year. The dishes include spiced roasted winter pumpkin with smoked pepitas fermented red chilli oil, plantain and candied walnut crostini with brie melt and mulberry jam, and roast pork belly with potato-leek torte. End on a sweet note with desserts such as chocolate marquise with fresh berries (in pic).
Till: January 18, 9.45 am to 11.45 pm
At: Smoke House Deli, Pali Hill and BKC outlets
Call: 8879651171

Holiday mood

The best cure to a hangover is a hearty breakfast, and this café offers a new year morning special: eggnogged French toast. Also on the table are world’s best chicken liver pate, grilled duck breast, and white truffle scented roast chicken.
Till: January 1, 11 am to 11 pm
At: Salt Water Cafe, Bandra West
Call: 8657531985

The sun sets on 2021

Sundowners are usually meant for Sundays, but a Santacruz spot is making an exception for NYE, which falls on a Friday. Their small plates feature baked brie, zucchini flower frito and lentil giandujia toast. Want something heavier? Try Neapolitan pizzas like crab e Pepe, or handmade pastas including caprese tortelli. What’s more? Unlimited mulled wine will be served for two hours at an extra cost of R1,299.
On: December 31, 12 pm to 12 am
At: Sorrentina, Foodhall@Linking Road, Linking Road, Santacruz West
Call: 9136913747

Beyong Mumbai

Three’s a party

A retreat in Karjat is offering three different experiences for people to choose from in the New Year. Those with a nose for fancy stuff can head to the vintage wine area; those who are looking for an out-and-out party can attend a soirée at the restaurant and bar; and in case you are up till the wee hours, grab a morning cuppa at their coffee house. 
On: December 31 
At: Saltt, Oleander Farms, Vavarle Village, Karjat. 
Call: 9967725518 
Cost: Available on request

Beach bash

Drive away from the city, and wrap up 2021 with the sea, a sky full of stars and your loved ones by your side. LiveB4YouDie is organising a new year beach camping bash, which promises live music, a spread of delicacies, bonfire by the sea and fun water sports.  
On: December 31 to January 1, 11 am
Meeting point Pritam Hotel, Dadar
Log on to insider.in
Call: 9967690853 
Cost: Rs 1,799 onwards

Twice as nice

A popular pub chain’s Vashi outlet is promising to light up the dance floor on New Year’s Eve, with DJ Prem taking over console duties. Further off, the pub’s branch in Thane will have DJ Mantraa (in pic) in charge of the evening’s entertainment. Head to either outlet for a party where you can let your hair down freely.
On: December 31, 7 pm onwards
At: Social, Thane and Vashi outlets
Log on to: dineout.co.in
Cost: Rs 3,000 for singles and Rs 4,000 for couples

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