The night will begin with a lavish feast featuring the fragrant spices and alluring flavors of authentic Indian cuisine hand-crafted by Chef Runi of Mantra Indian Kitchen to be paired with a dizzying array of exotic cocktails, beer and wine.
All to be followed by a night of sultry beats and bass to uplift and transcend your spirit. Belly dancers, Henna painting, and beautiful decor are just a few of the things you can expect at this fabulous event.
Meal will begin at 6pm, advance ticket purchase required (see below). At meals end, a magnificent transformation will take place and at 8:00 the doors open to all for a delightful Bollywood dance party. (Meal attendees may attend dance party at no cost).
Sit Down Dinner
Appetizer
Street Food Tiffin (Small bites)
Samosa (Vg ) Savory potato & pea pastry served with house chutneys
Veggie Manchurian (GF,Vg) Roasted veggies, battered in garbanzo bean flour, tossed in a spicy sweet and tangy sauce
Main Course
Please Note: All curries contain Onion, garlic, ginger, curry spices and trace amount of tomato
Pappadam (Rice and Lentil cracker) (GF) and Indian pickle
Freshly grilled Naan (Indian Bread)
Mixed vegetable subzi (Potatoes, cauliflower and peas , green beans and spinach in a stir fry with Indian spices) (GF, VG)
Mango Chutney
Basmati Rice (Long grain rice with a hint of turmeric)
Grilled Tandoori Chicken (Chicken thigh drumstick slow grilled with Indian spices)or Chana Masala (Cooked chickpeas in a traditional tomato based curry) (GF, VG)
Cucumber and Onion Raita (Yogurt dip with cucumber, tomato, onion and spices) *Contains dairy
Dessert
Rice KheerIndian rice pudding with cardamom, raisins, nuts and sweet coconut
$55 Locavore Members, $65 Non-Members
Themed cocktails, beer & wine will be available all night long!
Dance Party
$3 (or 2 for $5) suggested donation at the door
Costumes encouraged!
Beats
8:30-late - DJ Runi (Bringing some Curry N Spice) Bollywood Get Down
Late Night Eats:
Spicy Indian peanuts $2
Single Samosa (Savory potato pastry) $3
Veggie Manchurian (Roasted veggies battered in garbanzo bean flour, tossed in a spicy sweet and tangy sauce ) $5
Gulab Jamun (Dessert: Decadent dough balls in a cardamom-sugar syrup, coconut topping) $5