TheFlyingElephant
PARK HYATT CHENNAI
Laid out by renowned designer
George Wong, The Flying
Elephant (in pic) in Park Hyatt
Chennai off ers a variety of
settings to choose from. Its
seven dining spaces—from
an al fresco deck area to a
private dining space at the top
of the stairs—are an eclectic
mix of the classic and the
contemporary. Cosy, elegant,
and lively, it’s perfect for
casual meals as well as special
occasions. hyatt.comEau de Monsoon
LE MÉRIDIEN NEW DELHI
Located within the plush
Le Méridien hotel in the heart
of New Delhi, Eau de Monsoon
is a stylish fi ne dining venue.
The restaurant has a chic
vibe, owing to its modern
interiors. The highlight of the
ambience is a pair of glass
walls—one off ering a calming
view of the beautiful gardens
outside, and another featuring
a silent stream of water falling
between two sheets of glass.
lemeridiennewdelhi.comNero
LE MÉRIDIEN NEW DELHI
Housed within the urban
setting of Le Méridien New
Delhi, Nero is a lively bar that
regularly hosts the city’s elite.
Nero means black in Italian,
the colour of glamour and
opulence—and the bar lives
up to its name. The signature
cocktails here include Negroni,
a mix of Campari, vermouth,
and a dash of orange; Amore,
made up of five spices, honey
infused grappa, and spumante;
and Mizzle, a concoction of
amarula, black pepper, and
soda water. These along with
some delectable quick bites
can jazz up any dull evening.
lemeridiennewdelhi.comTHREESIXTY
O
THE OBEROI, NEW DELHI
Threesixty° at The Oberoi,
New Delhi, is popular among
the crème de la crème of the
city. While the food here is
undisputedly top-notch, the bar
serves innovative cocktails as
well as classics like Manhattan,
a variety of spirits, and
refreshing beers. It also houses
a temperature-controlled wine
cellar with over 1,200 bottles
of classic and contemporary
wines. oberoihotels.comDelicious
FOOD AWARDS 2018
BEST
COCKTAIL
BAR
BEST AMBIENCE
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