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Gather Cheese Kulcha staircase which leads to the upstairs
section, which is also a great spot for
clicking pictures or hanging out.
153/A, Senapati Bapat Rd, Near A fun bar vibe is enhanced by cocktails
Demech House, Shivajinagar, branded as Let's Do Shrooms!, 2 am Randoms,
Pune 411004 and Wife Not Home − all that set the mood
Mob: 0 86004 44284 and are great conversation starters!
Meal for two: Approximately `1700 Gather’s menu is inspired by
+ taxes Mediterranean flavours, using local
produce and ingredients to craft unique
Celebrating the joy of togetherness and and comforting dishes. From Belper Knolle
community, Gather is the latest offering Cheese Kulchas, Pistachio and Amaranth
by Karan Khilnani and Karan Kulkarni Dahi Kebabs and Prawn Roast and Sesame
of Poona’s favourite bar, Elephant & Co., Buns to a Chopped Millet Salad, Ros
along with Vijeta Singh and Chef Hanoze Omelette, Shack-Style Squid Rechado and
Shroff. This quaint spot at the corner of Steamed River Sole, the menu offers a
SB Road and Law College Road is for delightful fusion of flavours.
all-day dining and socialising. Burgers, pizzas and sharing plates
The entryway is a door built into round up this menu. Signature dishes,
the wall which leads to a courtyard-style regional cuisine and chef ’s specials come
outdoor space with comfy seating under together beautifully at Gather!
the trees and two astronauts floating in The Coffee Tres Leches provides a perfect
mid-air! Enter Gather and witness the sweet ending.

Merchant & Me Rakshay and Radhika Dhariwal of

Pass Code Hospitality bring their 21st
restaurant to Poona at their second
S-14, Second Floor, Millennium Mall, location in the city. The new outlet,
Behind Sayaji Hotel, Wakad, Pimpri- Merchant & Me, is a sister brand to Mister
Chinchwad, Pune 411057 Merchant’s that offers an unique identity
Mob: 0 97655 62202 for cocktails and bar bites.
Meal for two: Approximately `1200 + The décor at Merchant & Me pays
taxes, without alcohol tribute to the diverse Middle Eastern
culture with vibrant corners and hand-
painted lanterns in a leisurely space
that spans around 3,700 sq. ft. and
comfortably seats 142 guests. Beautiful
textured walls, painted arches and lots of
plants and greenery create a warm and
elegant vibe. The Merchant & Me menu
is niche and has evolved with ingredients
that have been sourced from around
the world. Chef Picu creates a culinary region, from Kabul to Cairo. Signature
experience for his guests that consists of cocktails such as Casablanca Martini, Back
Kala Mutton Hummus, Yogurt and Mango to Babylon, Paloma de Pyramids, and more.
Gallets, Egyptian Koshari and sweet treats Happy hours at Merchant & Me last all
like their traditional Kunafeh Ice-Cream week long from 4 pm to 8 pm, with a 1+1
Stick, Merchant’s Baklava and Chocolate on cocktails.
Sticky Date Pudding. Embark on a journey to the Middle
The elevated cocktail menu will leave East with Merchant & Me, with their
you celebrating the magical aspects of the cocktail programme and great food.

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