Chapter 2 started as a retro dining destination that serves the best continental cuisine in town. Founded by city-based entrepreneurs and brothers Shiladitya and Debaditya Chaudhury with the aim of bringing back the nostalgia of the lost era of the culinary experience of Park Street, it turns seven. To celebrate, Chapter 2 is all set to present a new culinary chapter by introducing a wide new array of additions to its food and beverage menu. It is keeping in mind the palette of global gourmands. Other than delectable continental cuisines covering Anglo-Indian and British delicacies, seafood has been given prominence on the menu. Exotic dishes like Grilled Octopus Bruschetta, Spanish Style Squid Steak, Braised Octopus with Red Wine Sauce, trout, and Norwegian Salmon, which are available only at standalone Calcutta restaurants, are now available in Chapter 2. Tuna and salmon which are delicacies are being offered to the patrons at reasonable prices. The new menu also highlights delicate meaty creations like Roasted Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Beef Fillet Mignon with Mustard Mushroom Sauce, Chicken Piccata, Bacon Carbonara and many more.
Ipsita Chakraborty has curated the beverage menu once again for Chapter 2. Working with high-end brands, Ipsita is now the official consultant mixologist of Chapter 2. The menu features drinks like Green Day, Colour Me In, Orange Street, Lady in Red, Lavender Blue and many more.
Here are some birthday messages and t2 picks from the new menu.
“It is easy to recreate cuisine. Hardly easy to recreate memories through it. Chapter 2 has consistently done exactly that for the last seven years. A very happy seventh anniversary! You take continental food to a totally different dimension and are so successful in bringing back the beautiful memories of Park Street at its height during yesteryears. Thanks to Chapter 2, a precious part of my childhood comes alive for me each time I am there,” said film director Srijit Mukherji.
“It feels terrific to wish Chapter 2 on its 7th anniversary. What a fantastic place with brilliant food and ambience to match! The live music there makes me wish to take up the mic myself and sing! Chapter 2 relives the good old days of good food, good music, and happy times together. Lots of love and luck to Chapter 2 as it completes a very important milestone – seven whole years,” said singer Usha Uthup.
Debanjan Chakrabarti, director, British Council - East & Northeast India, said: “I am delighted that Chapter 2 is celebrating its 7th anniversary. It does seem very soon because time really flew. But what a brilliant journey it has had serving outstanding English and continental to Calcutta. I love to visit Chapter 2 often to partake of the brilliant English breakfast with coffee. Great going, Shiladitya and Debaditya.”
Subhasis Ganguli, senior hospitality and wine consultant, said: “Chapter 2 has done commendable work over the past seven years in reviving European cuisine. It has brought alive old, forgotten recipes of yesteryears for the diner of today. Tremendous effort by both Shiladitya and Debaditya, and I must congratulate them both and wish them the best for their future. Chapter 2, a Happy seventh anniversary to you
“Seven years back when Chapter 2 opened, the promise of the magnificent fun times of Park Street came right back into our lives. From the remarkable English and continental fare to the wonderful staff and great themed music, everything makes you yearn for a repeat visit to Chapter 2. Congratulations, Shiladitya and Debaditya. Cheers to Chapter 2 on turning seven. Here’s wishing you many joyous years ahead,” said Oindrila Dutt.
“Congratulations Chapter 2 on your seventh year! You’re ‘rawring’ ahead! The team is excellent, the ambience is good with live music. For a good evening out with family and friends, it’s a fabulous place. It has everything! Best wishes for great times ahead,” said Arijit Dutta, actor and chairman of the entertainment committee at Indian Chamber of Commerce.
Musician Bickram Ghosh said: “Chapter 2 turns seven. Wow! Happy anniversary! It’s a fabulous restaurant and I have been regular with my family. My two boys, my wife and I love eating there. The food is impeccable, the ambience is wonderful with music playing, a live singer, flash band playing - overall a wonderful experience I thoroughly recommend the restaurant and wish Chapter 2 the best in the years to come.”
Beef Filet Mignon With Mustard Mushroom Sauce, where the perfectly roasted beef tenderloin is served with polenta and sauteed vegetables.
The exotic Spanish Style Squid Steak With Butter Garlic Sauce with squid steak cooked with spicy garlic sauce and served with polenta and sauteed vegetables.
Butter Pepper Garlic Trout is made with tender baked trout drizzled with butter garlic sauce and served with sauteed vegetables.
Try their exquisite Braised Octopus With Red Wine Sauce where fresh octopus is gently cooked with red wine sauce, and served with sauteed vegetables and mashed potatoes
The classic Tuna Salad is a creamy and crunchy salad made with shredded tuna, mayonnaise, celery and mustard, served with garlic bread.
Lady in Red is a special highball edition celebrating the balance of tequila, the freshness of hibiscus and lemon grass and topped with fizz. Warning: May make you have the time of your life!
The colour-changing Cosmic Dancer is a soothing concoction of sweet basil, lemon grass, lime and coconut syrup with blue pea sparkles released slowly through a cosmic connection.