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Spook-tacular servings: Treats to enjoy from Kolkata eateries this Halloween

Cocktails named The Conjuring to smashing Jack-o’-lantern desserts and ‘finger’ food, check out these Halloween treats for October 31

Urvashi Bhattacharya Published 30.10.23, 03:44 PM
Smoky cocktails to bread spiders and pumpkin pinatas, Kolkata eateries have some great spooky treats for Halloween

Smoky cocktails to bread spiders and pumpkin pinatas, Kolkata eateries have some great spooky treats for Halloween

Move aside, tricks! This Halloween we are looking for the treats. For this October 31, Kolkata restaurants have got some spook-tacular treats for you to try out. From artisanal cocktails to gourmet dishes and desserts, the city’s eateries are welcoming the Halloween spirit with food and drinks that will give you the creeps and flavours of the season.

A crunchy ‘finger’ food Thing

Crunchy Paneer Fingers

Crunchy Paneer Fingers

Where: Moti Mahal Delux, 24 Park Street, Park Centre Building, Celica Park 6th floor

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While their special dishes like Kasundi Broccoli, Kabuli Soya Chaap, Amritsari Fish Tikka, Murgh Gilafi Seekh Kebab and Mutton Burra will be available, the eatery is getting into the Halloween spirit with a special dish of Crunchy Paneer Fingers. The scary-looking, finger-shaped crispy starter will remind you very much of Thing from The Addams Family. They can be washed down with cocktails like Caprioska, Cuba Libre and Screw Driver.

Pocket pinch: Rs 1,400+ without alcohol and Rs 2,000+ with alcohol for two

A ‘spooktail’ goblet

Ghostly Goblet

Ghostly Goblet

Where: LMNO_Q, Level 12, Celica Park, 24 Park Street, Mother Teresa Sarani

Indulge in a range of spooky cocktails or ‘spooktails’ like the Ghostly Goblet and Petrifying Potion at this trendy Park Street restobar. Pair these special drinks with their signature dishes, including Korean Tofu Chilli Kulchettes, Kutti Laal Mirch Paneer Tikka, Beetroot and Roast Walnut Lollies, Chicken Tikka Sushi, Colonial Fish and Chips, Grilled Bhetki, and more.

Pocket pinch: Rs 1,200+ for two without alcohol

Casper in a glass

Boo Brew

Boo Brew

Where: Café Buddy’s Espresso, P-461, Southern Ave, Golpark, Hemanta Mukherjee Sarani, Hindustan Park

To celebrate the Halloween festivities, skilled baristas will craft delightful experiments with their aromatic blends. The Boo Brew at the Southern Avenue cafe is the flavours of Fall that categorise Halooween, in a glass. Their Pumpkin Spiced Iced Macchiato comes with two adorable decorative marshmallows that might oddly remind you of Casper or the Ghostly Trio who tormented the friendly ghost. Pair the seasonal drink with an array of bites, including Falafel Salad, Corn & Spinach Tart, Onion Rings, Veggie Korean Ramen, Panko Fried Fish, Enchiladas, and Chicken Roulade with Mushroom Sauce.

Pocket pinch: Rs 1 800+ for two

A drink for the undead

The Conjuring

The Conjuring

Where: Motor Works and Brewing Company, 1st Floor, Street Number 17, EN Block, Sector V, Bidhannagar

This brewpub on Sector V has surely taken Halloween seriously. On cocktails, they have The Conjuring, which is a brandy cocktail that has some apple juice, honey, lime, and a mix of spices along with a skeleton hand for garnish. There is also the tequila-based Killer Clowns, which is topped with lime juice, pineapple juice, cranberry juice, and grenadine, plus an egg white. For munchies, the venue is offering Tongue Tingling Crispies, Bazooka Platter, Jazzy Cheese and Chilli Garlic Loaf, Thai Corn Fritters, Scott Yard Fish and Chips, and Belgian Beer Grilled Prawns.

Pocket pinch: Rs 1,800+ without alcohol, and Rs 3,000+ with alcohol

Eerie chocolate treats 

Where: Choccywocky, 60A, Alipore Rd, Mangalam, Alipore

How often do you get to smash open a treat for some more treats? Well, the Eerie Chocolate Pinata lets you do exactly that. Once you break the chocolate dome, that’s moulded to look like a good ol’ Jack-o’-lantern you get access to more sweet treats like brownie bites, gems, sprinklers, jelly beans, chocolates, mini cupcakes and more. Smash baby smash!

Pocket pinch: Rs 1,250 for 1lb

Let them eat cake

Almond Orange Bundt Cake

Almond Orange Bundt Cake

Where: Paprika Gourmet, First floor, Surbhi Building, 8/1/2, Sir UN Brahmachari Sarani, Elgin

For this year’s Halloween, gourmet catering Paprika Gourmet has introduced a new Almond Orange Bundt Cake which is a sinful treat with the nuttiness of almonds and citrusy notes. It is topped with a glaze and orange slices, and perfectly celebrating the colours of Halloween

Pocket pinch: Rs 600

Creepy, crawly and delicious

Where: Homely Zest, 6/C, Middleton St, Kankaria Estates, Elgin

Cloud kitchen Home Zest has mixed art, Halloween and food in their Halloween-special dishes. While the Stuffed Peppers are carved like pumpkins, the Zucchini Cheese Fondue is served in a whole carved pumpkin. Their Spider Bread and Drip is a breads-and-dip platter that is arranged to form a giant spider on on your

Pocket pinch: Rs 1,200+ for two (Call/Whatsapp +91 6290795523 or order via Swiggy Genie)

Flavours of fall 

Where: Biggies Burger, all Kolkata outlets

Considered a house specialty, this Halloween Shake is a healthy yet delicious drink to try this Halloween. The pumpkin-seed and squash spiced milkshake is flavoured with cardamom and cinnamon. It’s all the flavours of autumn in a glass

Pocket pinch: Rs 189

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