14 December 2012, 03:35 PM IST
It was a treat to beat all treats in more ways than one. It was a recipe that combined global icons, thought-provoking discussions, bookstalls and more, all seasoned with a relaxed but vibrant carnival atmosphere. The Times Literary Carnival's director Bachi Karkaria and assistant director Namita Devidayal whetted the appetite of more than 10,000 visitors and then satiated it. To complement this, I requested six of Mumbai's best patisseurs to serve up a taste of the finest.
Bunty Mahajan
LV bags, Moet bottles, Poker tables and Angry Birds… could these be the kinds of 3D creative customised cakes you are looking for? Christmas-themed cupcakes, marzipan-coated plum cake, tiered wedding cakes and more. The very talented mother-son team of Bunty and Suchit Mahajan of Deliciae have had Mumbai eating out of their hands for over 10 years. Belgian Chocolate, Red Velvet, Ferrero Rocher, White Chocolate, customised corporate gifting with logo on boxes, Almond Rocks, Hand Made Truffles, Mars, Ferrero Brownies and more.
Best of the best: Death by Chocolate
Where: Hotel Pali Hill, Khar (W) and Haiko Mall, Powai, Juhu @ FYI — Frozen Yogurt Inc.
Cake order helpline: 90290 23000
Desiree Attari
The very gifted Desiree Attari's impeccably crafted works of sugarcraft art have been wowing the city since 1991. Wedding cakes, birthday cakes, baby shower and theme cakes are her forte. Chocolate brownies, marzipan-fruits, assorted pastries, muffins and cupcakes too. Take your pick from flavours like Pina Colada, Black Forest, Pineapple, Strawberry, Fresh Cream, Carrot, Coconut and Plum.
Best of the best: Plum Cake and Chocolate Cake.
Where: Bandra Reclamation
Cake order helpline:
022-2645 4962/8998/
98200 86923
Sandali Salaskar
How about luscious desserts in a glass jar? These and more make us 'COO' with delight as the affable Sandali and Kiran Salaskar have us eating out of their hands. Traditional Christmas Pudding in a jar, Sticky Toffee Pudding, Apple and Cheddar Crostatas, Brandy Crème Profiteroles are their Christmas specials. Their gourmet food boutiques (Nepean Sea Road and Juhu) also sell premium private label products (from coffees to truffle oils) from all corners of the globe (therefore, the name... Country of Origin).
Best of the best: The Red Velvet Jar
Where: Sun-n-Sand Hotel, Juhu and Maneesha Building, 69,
Nepean Sea Road
Cake order helpline:
022-2624 4422 (Juhu) and
022-2364 2221 (Nepean Sea Road)
Shilpa Bhambri
What's new... sugar-crafted, custom designed and 3D cakes, healthy cookies, 100% wholewheat cakes and brownies. For the past 18 years, enterprising Shilpa Bhambri's 'Cakeline' has an amazing range of Red Velvet, Baked New York Cheesecake, Strawberry Ambrosia and Dessert Cupcakes that have been bestsellers. Famous also for her themed, wedding, sugar-less, fat-free, vegan and gluten-free cakes and gourmet gift hampers and chocolate bouquets.
Best of the best: Divinity (classic chocolate cake)
Where: Wadala
Cake order helpline: 022-2415 7588/
98200 07688
Aashiyana Shroff
Frosting and swirling in hillocks of buttery delight are the gifted Aashiyana Shroff's amazing cupcakes. Her patisserie 'Tart' specialises in cascading, tiered and ornate cakes. Favourite cupcakes are Red Velvet, Oreo, Banana Cream Cheese, Chocolate and Lemon Coffee Caramel. A range of bespoke birthday or celebration cakes here. Must try the Flourless Chocolate Cake, Caramel Shortbread and Red Velvet Cake.
Best of the best: Whiskey Carrot Cake
Where: Express Tower, Nariman Point and St Stanislaus High School, Hill Road, Bandra (W)
Cake order helpline:
022-2287 5635 (Nariman Point) and 022-2655 8761 (Bandra)
Kainaz Messman
Hugely talented Kainaz Messman's eight-year-old family run bakery-patisserie-chocolateries are currently overflowing with their Christmas range (cakes, puddings, stollens to christmas tree brownies and jujubes). Their decadent brownies, tea-cakes, sinful chocolates, fudge, various cakes and bakes and home-style confectionery goods are all worth checking out. Theobroma currently has four cafes; Colaba, Bandra, off Peddar Road and at Andheri Lokhandwala.
Best of the best: Dense Chocolate Loaf, Chocolate Overload Brownie
Where: Colaba Causeway/Square Mall, Bandra (W) and New Poornima Apts. Peddar Road
Cake order helpline:
022-2288 0101 (Colaba)/
022-2646 9010 (Bandra) and
022-2351 5225 (Peddar Road)
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World's Hottest Chef
Yet another treat at the Times Literary Carnival? I was delighted to interview and do the world premiere launch of the NYC-based Michelin starred chef Vikas Khanna's book. International magazines have rated him the 'sexiest man alive' and 'world's hottest chef', but for me it is his research-backed recipes, deep faith in God, love for his family and positively helpful nature (rare in this dog-eat-dog world) that makes me declare him to be the world's hottest chef with the warmest heart. Balle Balle!
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