Three iconic restaurants of Kolkata – Trincas, Kwality and Mocambo have been presented with the heritage tag by the prestigious INTACH (Indian Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage). Presented by GM Kapoor, Convener, the plaques were unveiled at three restaurants in Kolkata in the presence of owners and Culinary Heritage Project leader Ayan Ghosh and a member of INTACH. These brands were revered for being a part of the city landscape for quite some time, even as they are regarded as legends in their own right.
Speaking about the matter, INTACH member, Ayan Ghosh, who is leading the Culinary Heritage Project, said, “The city alone is fortunate in how long food and beverage establishments have survived, and their diverse Prasad (ranging from the famous sweets of Kolkata to the ubiquitous Kolkata biryani, rolls, phuchkas and jhalmuri), enrich the city’s culinary heritage. While documentation is a challenge, we estimate there are 250-300 establishments that are potentially a blue plaques. The blue plaques scheme provides a unique opportunity for the brands to associate with the city’s iconic food brands and appear at prominent locations. We look forward to the unveiling of the first set of plaques to attract more sponsors to come forward. so as to speed up and speed up the work as the plaque becomes a pervasive feature of the cityscape.”
The three iconic restaurants have been part of the city’s most popular landmark, Park Street, for at least 60 years. They are great in their own right, and the recognition they have received has made the masses happy. Partner Shilpa Chakraborty said, “It is a very happy moment for all of us and we believe that these restaurants are iconic in themselves and need to be recognized as they have been an integral part of our lives.” Tribe Cafe, in Golpark, which has been a regular visitor to all three restaurants for decades.
1. Trincas
Cinzio Trinca broke off his partnership with Joseph Flury and started Trinkas in 1939 after starting his own tearoom and bakery. Omi and Swarn Puri took it upon themselves to team up with Alice Joshua, who decided not only to completely change the face of the brand. A full menu but also live entertainment to attract the city’s elite crowd. Live music is still an important part of the restaurant’s charm, and the food is a fusion of colonial continental and Asian. From Satyajit Ray to Dilip Kumar, this restaurant is visited by many celebrities not only for live performances from icons like Usha Uthup but also for delicious food featuring classics like Lobster Thermidor, Chicken a la Kiev, Baked Tetrazzini, Bhetki Florentine has been visited. , and devil crab. In 1983, the brand added the Ming Room inside the premises, specifically bringing Sichuan-inspired cuisine to Kolkata for the first time, and Trincas Drums of Heaven is an unchanged recipe from that era, not to mention the chutneys served with it. that’s old. until 1983. Proud to be a part of Kolkata’s culinary culture, Anand Puri, Partner, Trinkas said, “The award is a recognition of the hard work and sacrifice of generations. It is a proud moment for the entire Trincas family who have taken such risks and So much work done over the years and we couldn’t be happier to have received this great honour.”
Interior of Trincas Restaurant
Outside Trincas Restaurant
Kwality was established in 1952 by Mr. Premnath Ghai in Park Street. Known for its Indian-continental fare, the restaurant later expanded to Ballygunge five years down the line, and many dishes remain unchanged from its inception, including the tutti frutti sundae, which is a must after dinner. Order is considered. Other items that must be on the order list include Pindi Chana, Chicken Bharta, Paneer Butter Masala, Brain Masala, Saag Meat, Fish Peshawari Tikka, Tomato Fish, Grilled Fish, Chicken Cutlets and Fried Prawns. Speaking about the award, Mr. Rajeev Ghai, Partner, Kwality Restaurants, said, “We are passionate about food and stick to the core quality style of cooking that has led Kwality to date. A journey that Started over seven decades, the back has been acknowledged and rewarded by INTACH. The entire team at Kwality is grateful to them as well as our dear customers and well wishers for their support.”
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3. Mocambo
Mocambo has been a Park Street legend for a very long time, and it was started in 1956 by Shivaji V. Kothari did it. Designed by a German designer Messerschmidt, with a menu by Prande, an Italian chef who was also the chef as well as the Maitre d’Htel, the food remains nearly the same, with minor variations here and there. The current owner, Nitin Kothari, said, “The decor, the color scheme, the color of the tapestry, have all remained the same since inception in an effort to keep it in its original shape.” This was done to create a sense of familiarity and the food, mainly continental, resonates with it. Items like Prawn Cocktail, Chicken Cordon Bleu, Ham Steak, Deviled Crab, Fish Diana and Chateaubriand Beef Steak have a huge fan following and that is why this restaurant is always overbooked. “The awards mean a lot to us. The restaurant business around the world is a very fickle business. Many, many restaurants open but many of them close as well. Some survive a few decades, but very few live up to their core. Live in form. Avatar sixty five years. To me this award is a wonderful recognition of that, a pat on the back,” Nitin Kothari said.
Mocambo Kolkata
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