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In pictures: Wine Lover’s Circle at What’s Up! Cafe raised a toast to good times

The Southern Avenue cafe, which recently made its foray into the US, hosted an evening for wine aficionados with Sula Vineyards

Aatreyee Mohanta Published 06.02.23, 06:33 PM
The hosts of Wine Lover’s Circle — theatre personality, actor and director Ramanjit Kaur (right) and Anamika Sengupta, co-partner of What’s Up! Cafe (What’s Up Ltd) — pose for the camera. The rooftop of the three-tiered restaurant was dressed up in white with the gentle touch of the evening breeze and the setting sun as backdrop. “White immediately transports one to the French and Italian countryside,” said Kaur
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The hosts of Wine Lover’s Circle — theatre personality, actor and director Ramanjit Kaur (right) and Anamika Sengupta, co-partner of What’s Up! Cafe (What’s Up Ltd) — pose for the camera. The rooftop of the three-tiered restaurant was dressed up in white with the gentle touch of the evening breeze and the setting sun as backdrop. “White immediately transports one to the French and Italian countryside,” said Kaur

All images by Arijit Sen
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(From left) Anamika, Ramanjit, Manmeet Singh (real estate consultant and Kaur’s husband) and Ananda Lal (Indian academic and theatre critic). “The event is a celebration with close friends to mark the opening of Cafe de France by What’s Up! Cafe in Dallas,” said Sengupta, who favours a glass of white wine
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(From left) Anamika, Ramanjit, Manmeet Singh (real estate consultant and Kaur’s husband) and Ananda Lal (Indian academic and theatre critic). “The event is a celebration with close friends to mark the opening of Cafe de France by What’s Up! Cafe in Dallas,” said Sengupta, who favours a glass of white wine

The collaboration with Sula Vineyards put under the spotlight some of the unique wines being manufactured by Nashik’s first winery. “We want to talk to people about what kind of wine they’ve been drinking and also introduce the new wines by Sula. Having conversation and keeping things fun is what wine is all about,” said Heena Riat, brand ambassador, Sula Vineyards
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The collaboration with Sula Vineyards put under the spotlight some of the unique wines being manufactured by Nashik’s first winery. “We want to talk to people about what kind of wine they’ve been drinking and also introduce the new wines by Sula. Having conversation and keeping things fun is what wine is all about,” said Heena Riat, brand ambassador, Sula Vineyards

Three wines by Sula poured freely at the event. The Source Grenache Rosé is a fragrant floral wine with hints of peaches and cherries; Dindori Reserve Chardonnay has hints of honey, lemon and vanilla, while the Rāsā Cabernet Sauvignon has beautiful aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant
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Three wines by Sula poured freely at the event. The Source Grenache Rosé is a fragrant floral wine with hints of peaches and cherries; Dindori Reserve Chardonnay has hints of honey, lemon and vanilla, while the Rāsā Cabernet Sauvignon has beautiful aromas of blackberry and blackcurrant

(L-R) Alexey M. Idamkin, the consul general of Russia in Kolkata, Imran Zaki, director of David & Goliath Films, Ramanjit Kaur, Mariam Zaki (Imran Zaki’s daughter) and Preeyam Budhia, co-founder of Cafe ICanFlyy. “The ambience and view lends the cafe an international feel!” said Zaki. “I didn’t realise how big the wine market in India is. It was wonderful to learn so many things about the wines we’re tasting,” added daughter Mariam
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(L-R) Alexey M. Idamkin, the consul general of Russia in Kolkata, Imran Zaki, director of David & Goliath Films, Ramanjit Kaur, Mariam Zaki (Imran Zaki’s daughter) and Preeyam Budhia, co-founder of Cafe ICanFlyy. “The ambience and view lends the cafe an international feel!” said Zaki. “I didn’t realise how big the wine market in India is. It was wonderful to learn so many things about the wines we’re tasting,” added daughter Mariam

The free-flowing wine was paired with dishes from the What’s Up! Cafe kitchen. The stars of the show were (left) Prawn Thermidor, (right) Paneer Tikka Kebab, and Grilled Sausages and Fried Chicken
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The free-flowing wine was paired with dishes from the What’s Up! Cafe kitchen. The stars of the show were (left) Prawn Thermidor, (right) Paneer Tikka Kebab, and Grilled Sausages and Fried Chicken

If there’s wine, can cheese be far behind? This gorgeous cheese platter was layered with feta, blue cheese, yellow cheddar, grapes and strawberries, along with bread and crackers.
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If there’s wine, can cheese be far behind? This gorgeous cheese platter was layered with feta, blue cheese, yellow cheddar, grapes and strawberries, along with bread and crackers.

Artist, academic and curator Paula Sengupta was spotted at the event. “I love the white wine which is sweet and fruity but the red wine is definitely my pick. It’s a dry red wine which is one of my favourites,” said Sengupta, a first-timer to the cafe
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Artist, academic and curator Paula Sengupta was spotted at the event. “I love the white wine which is sweet and fruity but the red wine is definitely my pick. It’s a dry red wine which is one of my favourites,” said Sengupta, a first-timer to the cafe

Alexey M. Idamkin, consul general of Russia in Kolkata shared a light moment with Preeyam Budhia. “I like the variety of Indian wine brands that are coming into the market, it’s very good,” said Idamkin
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Alexey M. Idamkin, consul general of Russia in Kolkata shared a light moment with Preeyam Budhia. “I like the variety of Indian wine brands that are coming into the market, it’s very good,” said Idamkin

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