A hangout where one can relive their childhood days and enjoy playing a wide range of board games — Pair A Dice is the newest cafe on the block, spread across a 1,200sqft space with a seating capacity of 60. The first first outlet of the cafe launched in Mumbai in 2017.
“Our USPs are both games and food. In February 2017, Pair A Dice first opened in Mumbai, at Andheri Oshiwara. Our launch in Calcutta saw 200-plus visitors on the first day. Board games help in building memory and cognitive skills. The games are so simple that from one minute to 20 minutes you are good to go with any game from the rack. We help you with all the games so that’s the biggest USP of this place. You don’t have to go through the rule book and then play. Our concept is digital detox, and non-digital entertainment. You have to disconnect from your digital gadgets to connect with each other, that is the essence of this place,” said Garima L Bagrecha, the founder of the cafe, whose brother Gaurav Lunawat and wife Pooja Lunawat handle daily operations at the Calcutta outlet.
The cafe is done up in a pop of colours. Here, you place your order, choose your game and then sit back and enjoy.
Pair a Dice has a bouquet of vegetarian options in cuisines ranging from Mexican, Italian, Asian, Continental, and beverages like shakes, coffee and mocktails. The menu is curated by Garima and her husband Rishav Bagrecha, along with the Calcutta address’s head chef, Ranjit Mondal.
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What: Pair A Dice
Where: Ground floor, Lunawat House, 11, Royd Street, opposite Indian Overseas Bank
Timings: Noon to 11pm
Meal for two:
Rs 1,000 (inclusive of food, drinks, and board games)
Munch & Sip menu
Bar B Q Cottage Cheese: The sweet-sour notes of the barbecue sauce, chopped vegetables such as bell pepper and spring onions, add a crunchy texture and slightly refreshing touch to the dish. Rs 295
Spaghetti Aglio E Olio: This classic dish has hints of spicy, crunchy and garlic-y taste. You can a order a garlic bread or veggies for an additional cost too. Rs 285
Batter Fried Onion Rings: Fried in tempura batter, these offer a crunchy touch to your palate. A drizzle of chef’s special sauce lends a perfect combination of tangy with hints of sweet and spice. Rs 225
KitKat Shake: This has KitKat, iced milk and chocolate syrup. Garnish of whipped cream, some drizzled chocolate syrup and cream adds to the deliciousness. Rs 275
Curacao Blue: Garnished with pieces of lemon, this refreshing mocktail strikes a balance between sweetness and lemony notes. Rs 160
Pictures: Pabitra Das