TURQUOISE CHILL

If you've never tried the Sunday Brunch at Seasonal Tastes, the all-day dining restaurant at The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat, you're missing out on one of the city's finest buffet experiences. The sheer variety of dishes on offer is impressive, with something to satisfy every palate. For me, the highlight is always the cold cuts and cheese section. A beautifully curated selection of premium meats, artisanal cheeses, fresh breads and accompaniments makes it very difficult not to keep going back for more. Earlier that morning, we had visited Tirreti Bazar (China Town), where breakfast is almost a Sunday ritual for many Kolkatans. I deliberately skipped eating there. After all, someone had to do justice to the magnificent spread waiting at The Westin! Safe to say, it was a decision I didn't regret. The Sunday Brunch at Seasonal Tastes is one indulgence that's well worth arriving hungry for.

  A visit to Tiretti Bazar, more popularly known as Kolkata's Chinatown, for a steaming bowl of meatball soup and an assortment of authentic Chinese breakfast delicacies is one of the city's oldest and most cherished Sunday traditions. There was a time when many a Saturday night ended here, with revellers making their way to Tiretti Bazar in the early hours for breakfast before heading home. Those days have largely faded, as Kolkata's nightlife now winds down shortly after midnight, but the Sunday morning crowds continue to keep the tradition alive. Like most markets in India, Tiretti Bazar is wonderfully chaotic. Narrow lanes bustle with shoppers, food lovers, and vendors, creating an atmosphere that is uniquely Kolkata. Beyond its famous breakfast stalls, the market is also well known for its exceptionally fresh vegetables, many of which arrive directly from the city's main wholesale mandi nearby. Whether you come for the food, the vibrant street scenes, or simply to ...