December 2021

DIGITAL EDITION
 Glass Restaurant at Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse

CONTENTS

4 Awards 10 11
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6 Events

8 Recipes

9 Cover Story

11 Hotel Promotions

13 Restaurant Promotions
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15 Signature Villa

17 Promotions

20 Time Out
 From ED’s Desk

Dear Member,
Greetings!
We trust you are all in good health.
It has been yet another year of uncertainty and challenges for most of us. Though the severity of the pandemic may
have dropped a notch or two, we must continue observing COVID appropriate behavior and take every precaution
for our own safety & wellbeing.
We are grateful that our members & guests have continued to extend their unstinted support and encouragement
during these trying times. It has been truly gratifying to also see our colleagues and associates across all our
properties come together to ensure continuity in service without compromising on quality. Truly appreciated!
It gives us great pleasure to announce that Brigade Hospitality has been ranked 1st in the Great mid-size workplaces
in India and ranked 4th in Small and Medium Workplaces in Asia, by Great Place to Work Institute. While we
celebrate this moment together as a team, we salute the families of our colleagues, for their unstinted support,
particularly during these troubled times!
In keeping with member expectations, we have also used this time to improve our facilities in our clubs and there
is more to follow.
We are happy to also announce the opening of ‘Glass’ our speciality restaurant in Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse.
It is a modern Indian restaurant & bar with its bespoke menu curated by the well-known Chef Abhijit Saha. We
invite you to definitely experience Glass, the new go-to place in the city, offering picture-perfect food that delights
the taste buds too.
We are grateful that 2021 is behind us. As we look ahead, we know that you are eager to plan get-togethers in
person. Many weddings, birthdays, reunions & anniversaries were postponed. There is no virtual replacement for
that. We believe we are well-positioned to meet these needs at our clubs & hotels.
While the pandemic is far from over, and as more people get double vaccinated every day, it gives us hope that
we are getting closer to normalcy. The timing of full recovery cannot be predicted, especially with new variants
appearing across the world, but we are optimistic about recovery and adjusting to the new normal.
We offer our best wishes to each of you for a safe and healthy 2022 while we look forward to continue serving you.
We thank you for your support of Brigade Hospitality!
Warm regards,
Vineet Verma
Director, Brigade Hospitality

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 AWARDS
Four Points by Sheraton Kochi Infopark

Mohanlal, a legendary actor, film producer, singer, television host

and film distributor recently went live from his Facebook page at
Four Points by Sheraton Kochi. With 6.9M followers, his crew also
Four points by Sheraton Kochi Infopark in No.1 position on tagged the hotel’s location for the movie promotion press confer-
Trip advisor (Kakkanad area) ence, garnering over 181k views!

Grand Mercure Bangalore

Award Presenter Awardee Remarks

Customer Review Awards 2021 Agoda Hotel 9.2/10
Director of Sales (Luxury to Upper Upscale) Hotelier India Rahul Jadhav Runner up
F&B Manager of the year (Luxury to Upper Upscale) Hotelier India Arokyadas Maimarulla Runner up

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 Grand Mercure Gandhinagar GIFT City

Nominated for Best New Hotel by Travel+Leisure India & Best Young GM in India Award by International Tourism &
South Asia GM Awards, UAE

Grand Mercure Gandhinagar Sheraton Grand Bangalore

GIFT City Hotel at Brigade Gateway

Best 5 star hotel in Gandhinagar by Awarded as South India’s Best General Manager Hospitality by
Divya Bhaskar, Gujarat CMO Asia

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 Events
Galaxy Diya Painting Competition

Woodrose Onam Celebrations

Regent Children’s Day Drawing Competition

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 Updates on Upgrades

Customised furniture made by our colleagues at Signature Club Resort

Upgraded Synthetic Badminton Court at The Woodrose

Making strides on our green Initiative at all our clubs by adopting Renovated Squash Court at Regent Club
LED lighting

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 RECIPES
Stollen Bread Walnut & Ricotta Stuffed Chicken

Ingredients: Ingredients:
• 500 gm all-purpose flour • For Chicken breast stuffing -
• 10 gm dry yeast • Chicken breast (pocket shape)-
1pc.-200gm
• 25 gm mixed dry fruits Chef Prakash Chef Naresh Behra
• Walnut 5pcs
• 25 gm soaked raisins • Ricotta 60gm
• 2 eggs • Boiled spinach 30gm
• 50 gm sugar • Sun-dried tomato 20gm
• 5 gm ground cinnamon
Accompaniment-1- Accompaniment -2
• 200 gm butter Ratatouille • Crispy batter fried
• 1 teaspoon powdered sugar • Onion 50gm Broccoli
• 200 ml lukewarm water • Capsicum 30hm • For the Sauce:
• 30 ml black rum • Bell pepper 30gm • Thyme
• Zucchini 40gm
• Salt as required • Chicken stock
• Aubergine (dice and
• Chicken jus
deep fried)30gm
Step 1: Soak the mixed nuts, and raisins in dark rum • Tomato concasse 80ml
• Everything cut in small
Step 2: Combine sugar, 150 gms of butter, and beat the dice size.
mixture softly. After beating up for a while, add eggs into
it. Now beat the mixture well until smooth. Cooking Method:
Mix all the ingredients for stuffing and put them inside the
Step 3: Add yeast to lukewarm water and let it bloom or
chicken breast pocket.
until the bubbles form.
Season the stuffed chicken with fresh thyme, salt, and
Step 4: To start preparing the dough, take a large-sized pepper.
bowl to add the yeast water mixture, flour, rum-soaked
Put the stuffed chicken into the freezer for 30 mins. Cook
nuts, sugar-butter mix, and salt. Mix well and keep the
inside the preheated oven for 20 mins at 200 degrees of
dough aside for at least 15 minutes.
centigrade.
Step 5: Divide dough into portions and combine to make a For Ratatouille, dice all the above ingredients and toss with
bread loaf garlic and tomato concasse.
Keep this bread loaf dough aside for next 30 minutes. Take broccoli florets and batter fry the same.
Step 6: Preheat the OTG & bake the bread for 25 minutes Prepare a strong thyme flavoured sauce, by using the
chicken stock and chicken jus in equal quantities.
Now, preheat the OTG at 175° and then place the bread loaf
Finished the sauce by adding 30gm of butter and 20gm of
into it. Bake it for 25 minutes.
roux.
Step 7: Let the bread cool before serving Serve the remaining two accompaniments: ratatouille and
Then, brush it with the remaining butter and sprinkle fried broccoli on the side.
powdered sugar upon it. Next, slice the bread equally and The sauce should be semi-liquid, while serving the dish
serve. pour the sauce on top of the stuffed chicken.

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 COVER STORY
Brigade Hospitality awarded as No.1
Great Place to Work in India
Brigade Hospitality was ranked 1st in the mid-size
workplaces in India and 4th in Asia, by Great Place to Work.
It is an honour and pride for us to be recognised as the
best in the country. GPTW is considered the gold standard
for defining great workplaces. Their methodology and
approach to study the organisations across businesses is
recognised as rigorous with both employee and business
perspective taken into consideration. We have participated
for three consecutive years, and each year the feedback
we received, has helped enhance and improve our ways of
working.
As a company, we have always strived to work together as
a family and this crisis has been no different. In fact, the
past year has only brought us together and taught us some
big lessons. We have had some tough decisions to take, and
everyone has stood by these decisions.
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During the pandemic, working from home, adapting to
technology platforms for all aspects of the business was
fast and quick. The shift was difficult, but possible and,
each team member contributed to what we stand for, our
culture and pride. Frequent communication through digital
townhalls, online engagements and training activities
ensured we were all on the same page. Initiatives to support
colleagues such as, ‘Here for you’ and ‘bhsl4uhelpline’,
ensured every team member could reach out for support
and we were there for them.
This pandemic has been humbling in many ways and team
themselves have been brave in facing the challenges. As
we continue to strive to accept life in this new way, with
new norms, we continue to demonstrate that Brigade
Hospitality is a great place to work.
 Brigade Hospitality celebrated Children’s Day with 35 Girl Children
in association with World Vision India
Brigade Hospitality has partnered with World Vision India
for the ‘Cause of the Girl Child’. to support 35 girl children,
who have lost either one or both of their parents to Covid
19. The objective of the partnership is to help them to
look at life differently, think big and be able to alleviate
themselves from their current circumstances. In addition
to giving them motivational support, Brigade Hospitality
supplied these girl children with essential needs like
notebooks, stationery, blankets and hygiene kits. On the
occasion of children’s day, an event was conducted at
Peenya Community Center, where these children were
given a motivational talk, and were given essentials and
treated to some fun, games and yummy snacks from Galaxy
Club.

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 Hotel Promotions
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bengaluru OMR - A Smart Stay Begins Here
Tastefully appointed 129 smart rooms and Suites, at
Holiday Inn Express Suites Bengaluru OMR, guests can
work and relax at their own pace Our comfortable beds
promise a good night’s sleep ensuring our guests wake up
refreshed and energized. They can start the day right with
our Free Express Start Breakfast or Grab Go option and stay
connected with our High Speed Free WiFi throughout the
hotel and relax at The Verandah, the Al fresco bar Plan a
meeting, at The Atrium, our conference space caters from
60 to 80 guest Easy access to Whitefield, Narsapura and
Hoskote Industrial hub, the hotel is right next to Brigade
Signature Towers having Corporate offices and part of the
Orion Uptown shopping mall.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites

Bengaluru OMR
Orion Uptown Mall, Old Madras Road,
Whitefield Hoskote crossing, Bengaluru
560049
Visit holidayinnexpress.com or
Call us at +91 80 6845 620

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 Grand Mercure Gandhinagar GIFT City
Located on the bank of the Sabarmati River, GIFT City is
an up-and-coming planned business district, home to
prominent financial services and technology companies.
With modern high-rise apartments, office towers and
state-of-the-art infrastructure, the cosmopolitan township
buzzes with professionals from across the country. The
area is an extension of Gujarat’s capital Gandhinagar,
where government offices and illustrious universities
stand beside grand temples and serene parks.
Grand Mercure Gandhinagar GIFT City, an Accor Hotel is
located in the heart of GIFT City Gandhinagar, India’s first
International Financial Service Centre being developed on
the periphery of Ahmedabad city en route to Gandhinagar,
the capital of Gujarat. The hotel offers 151 rooms and suites,
swimming pool, gym, all day dining, specialty restaurant
and free WiFi. It has well-equipped banquets and meeting
rooms designed to host business and social gatherings.
For reservations call +91 79618 01300
or visit or mail us
HA741-RE1@ACCOR.COM
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The Hotel is conveniently located near all the key
companies within GIFT, IT SEZ such as Garima Park and
Raheja Mindspace. Key institutes & government bodies
including Chief Minister’s office are also located in
Gandhinagar. Ideally located from 17 km away from the
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, 13 km
from an iconic Akshardham Temple, 13 km away from the
Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre and
18 km away from Motera Cricket Stadium.
Dining options include one All-day Multi Cuisine restaurant,
Sangam and Specialty restaurant Samaroh that celebrates
two most varied cuisines of Gujarat & Rajasthan. Through
story-telling, the property brings the distinctive culture
and traditions of Gujarat to life, with local interpretation
of the four brand signatures: Sense of Welcome, Sense of
Food and Beverage, Sense of Wellness and Sense of Culture
and Discovery.
Grand Mercure Gandhinagar GIFT City was recently
awarded Best 5 Star Hotel in Gandhinagar Award by Divya
Bhaskar, the largest circulated Gujarati Daily and one of
India’s leading newsgroup. Hotel is also a green building
and is recognised for its sustainable practices by IGBC
(Indian Green Building Council). Green building of the hotel
helps in minimising the overall impact on the environment
through the efficient use of energy and water and the use
of environmentally friendly practices during construction
of the structure.
 Restaurant Promotions
Brigade Hospitality Launches ‘Glass’ Curated by Chef Abhijit Saha
at the Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse
Glass, a modern Indian restaurant and bar curated by Chef
Abhijit Saha at Brigade Group owned Holiday Inn Bengaluru
Racecourse opened its doors to patrons today. ‘Glass’
has been conceptualised with a difference – to recreate
traditional Indian food served with modern presentations.
Designed in an indoor garden setting, ‘Glass’ radiates a
bespoke ambience. The menu includes traditional cuisine
from different regions of India complemented by an
exhaustive selection of drinks.

With a good balance of Chef Saha’s specially curated

innovative foods, flavours and comfort foods, Glass, the
new go-to place in Bengaluru, offers to the discerning
foodie picture-perfect food that delights the taste buds too.

Launch event at Glass Restaurant, seen in the picture (Left-Right)

Mr. Vineet Verma (Director - Brigade Hospitality),
Ms. Nirupa Shankar (Executive Director - Brigade Enterprises),
Chef Abhijit Saha (Hospitality and F&B Consultant), and
Aslam Gafoor (General Manager – Luxury dining at Dineout)

“The idea to set up ‘Glass’ came about post the second

lockdown in the country. The team at Brigade Hospitality
wanted to create a special and exciting space to re-energise
Holiday Inn Bangalore Racecourse and what better way
to do it than by launching a restaurant that would leave a
lasting impression on the city? There was no better person
than Chef Abhijit Saha to lead the way. He has always been
a forward-thinking Chef, creating food that is cutting
edge and ahead of its time. Our aim is to create customer
delight by going beyond customer satisfaction and giving
them that extra special experience” said Nirupa Shankar,
Executive Director, Brigade Enterprises.
“Glass is based on clean food, interesting flavour
combinations and sustainable dining with a focus on farm
to fork. Food lovers can indulge in the finest Indian cuisine
with a creative, contemporary and eclectic feel. Our menu
exudes imaginative interpretations of traditional cuisine About Chef Abhijit Saha
from different regions of India with exciting flavours served Abhijit Saha is a Hospitality and F&B Consultant, Restauranteur,
with modern presentations. The restaurant’s Speakeasy Oenophile, Author and Celebrity Chef. He is the Founder &
Bar with innovative and classic cocktails along with a wide Managing Director of Ace Hospitality & Consulting Pvt Ltd. and
selection of fine spirits, beers, wines and exciting small has three decades of national and international experience in
the Food Service and Hospitality Industry.
plates is perfect for unwinding and relaxing with friends
creating a unique bar experience” said Chef Abhijit Saha. Call +91 9082184580 to book your table

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 Hydeout Bar and Lounge - Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at
Brigade Gateway

Introducing Hydeout Bar and Lounge, a new food and

beverage outlet with an alfresco setting on level 4 at
Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway.
Hydeout provides the perfect atmosphere to unwind in
the city, after a day of business or leisure. The outlet offers
fresh craft beer, signature cocktails such as Incredible
India, Bangalore Mirror and the celebrated Sheraton
Mojito. Hyde park fish n chips, quesadilla, lamb feteyer,
loaded nachos and a wide-range of pizza options are some
of the appetizers from our special chef curated world
cuisine menu.

Live sports screening and musical nights are some of the

4th Floor, Sheraton Grand Bangalore at Brigade
Gateway A Block, Dr. Rajkumar Road, Bengaluru,
Karnataka 560055
To make table reservations, please dial
+91 9591996959
weekly offerings making it the perfect evening spot to
relax with friends, family and your best mates. Located in
the lifestyle enclave of Brigade Gateway and surrounded by
celebrated landmarks such as Orion Mall and World Trade
Centre, it’s a favourite among hotel guests and locals.

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 Signature Villa

The Signature Club Resort’s Service Villas provide an Our fully dedicated team ensures your stay at our Signature
ideal venue for an Executive Corporate Retreat and Social Villas is as relaxing as possible, and the professional
Gatherings. Each villa has been created to respect earth support guarantees that you achieve your business goals
and environment, designed around trees and gardens, they without any hassle.
flow smoothly into airy spaces that draw in light.
Choose from our 3&4 BHK villas and experience the luxury
Designed over three levels, every villa is created with and privacy, while one gets to enjoy the facilities offered
amenities for a luxurious lifestyle: a double – height living by the resort.
room, large bedrooms with walk-in wardrobes, a family
lounge, an airy generously sized kitchen, thoughtfully
designed private garden to entertain your friends or to
steal a quiet moment by yourself.

Enquire now to avail special rates on the package. We

provide customisations to the package on additional cost.
For reservations, please call 9972305352

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 Gift a Candlelight Dinner Experience to your loved one!
Nestled among lush green mango groves, we have a perfect venue to host Candlelight Dinner for your loved ones at Signature
Club Resort. We will help curate a special evening to surprise your partner. The experience includes a 3-course meal, a private
decorated area with candles, flowers and lights (included in the package), wine and a private butler. The property is located
15 mins away from the Bengaluru Airport.

Live music (on request)

Enquire now to book an experience

worth cherishing!
For reservations, please call 9972305352

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 PROMOTIONS

Holiday Inn Chennai OMR IT Expressway Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway

Lets us bring some

Bring together your family and friends to

celebrate Christmas & New Year at Grand
Mercure Mysore with Joy and happiness
in th elegant & Cozy atmospher

Christmas Accomadation in Deluxe Room, Gala

Christmas lunch & dinner ,Chef Special
Packages @ Roasted Turkey , 20% discount on any
6999 Onwards hotel services,Special Kid's Zone

New Year Accomadation in Deluxe Room, Gala dinner

on 31st Dec buffet and unlimited IMFL
Packages @ drinks,20% discount on any hotel
8999 Onwards services,Special Kid's Zone

For further details call us on

*T&C Applied

+91 9148790134/135

Four Points by Sheraton Kochi Infopark Grand Mercure Mysore

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 Club night with pulsating live music and celebrity DJ. Wide
range of starter followed by dinner buffet along with
Elaborate World cuisine buffet with unlimited exciting Specially cuarated celebration menu by celebrity Chef and unlimited selection of beverages including intoxicating
beverages and Live entertainment. exciting range of Signature cocktails and beverages selection of exciting Cocktails.

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL US ON

7624997913
Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse

Christmas Eve Dinner

And
Christmas Day Brunch

24th & 25th DECEMBER

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL US ON

7624997913

Holiday Inn Express & Suites OMR, Bengaluru Holiday Inn Bengaluru Racecourse

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 PROMOTIONS

Grand Mercure Bangalore

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 time out
Spot the difference

Memory Word Search

Observe the picture for a minute, cover it and try answering the questions Find out the below mentioned words in the table.
given in the box.

Q1. How many teachers are performing on stage?

Q2. What is the colour of their uniform?
Q3. How many students are sitting in the front row?
Q4. What is written on the banner placed on top of the stage?

Answer

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Brigade Hospitality Services Ltd.

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Ph: +91 80 4043 8000 E-mail: info@brigadehospitality.com
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