6 unique food experiences that should be on your radar in February

February is the month of all things love, and it’s time to celebrate that—even if the only romantic relationship you have in your life is with food! If you’re on the lookout for interesting culinary experiences taking place in your city this month, then this list will help you out. From a Goa-inspired food carnival to exciting pop-ups, there’s much to explore, and dig into.

Nair On Fire X Taj Connemara—Chennai

Nair On Fire, the Mumbai-based delivery-only kitchen known for serving Kerala cuisine with their own twist, is bringing the state’s fare to Chennai with a pop-up at Taj Connemara. The four-day pop-up will feature their popular eight-course ‘UnSadya’, which is the restaurant’s take on the traditional sadya, and features both non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes (as opposed to an authentic sadya that only has vegetarian dishes on the banana leaf). 

When: February 9-12, 2023
Where: Raintree, Taj Connemara, Binny Road, Anna Salai

G20 Food Festival—Delhi 

Get ready to sample an international spread from a host of countries at Delhi’s G20 Food Festival, which will see more than 29 countries in participation. Try authentic fare from Argentina, Mexico, Japan, Italy, and other countries, all under one roof at the Talkatora Indoor Stadium from February 11 to 12. Organised by the New Delhi Municipal Council, the theme of the festival revolves around diversity and will try to spotlight millets as well. 

When: February 11-12, 2023
Where: Talkatora Indoor Stadium, Talkatora Lane, Talkatora Garden, President's Estate  

Edible Archives at The Conservatory—Bengaluru

Goa’s wildly popular restaurant is coming to Bengaluru for a day at The Conservatory. Titled A Bengali Breakfast, chef Anumitra Ghosh and her team aim to tell the story of a quintessential Bengali winter through the brunch spread. The à la carte menu includes dishes like koraishutir kochuri (fresh green peas stuffed into puri) served with hasher dimer kosha (spicy duck egg curry) and tomato chutney, while the dessert section features the beloved pati sapta with nolen gur, which is a rice flour pancake filled with palm jaggery, a fleeting winter delicacy. 

When: February 12, 2023; 9:30 am
Where: The Conservatory, near Hennur Bagalur Main Road, Kothanur

Noon X The Lodhi—Delhi

Noon, the BKC restaurant helmed by chef Vanika Choudhary, known for championing indigenous produce from Ladakh, is popping up in Delhi’s The Lodhi for four days. In a unique collaboration with Artisanal Alchemy, a Ladakh-based culinary experience brand, the restaurant will be serving an exclusive menu that will spotlight foraged and indigenous Trans-Himalayan produce and techniques. The dishes include Zathuk, a wild nettle soup, and Churpey Tartlet with goat cream and black garlic, and will be served with craft cocktails. 

When: February 16-18, 2023
Where: Perbacco, The Lodhi, Lodhi Road, CGO Complex, Pragati Vihar

Indian Cacao and Craft Chocolate Festival—Mumbai

After a successful stint at Bengaluru last year, the Indian Cacao and Craft Chocolate Festival is back for its second edition that will take place in Mumbai this month. The two-day festival will bring together Indian cacao farmers, home-grown chocolate makers, and pastry chefs championing the bean-to-bar movement through workshops and exhibitions, and conferences. 

When: February 18-19, 2023
Where: IFBE, Mumbai

Fat Carnival at O Pedro—Mumbai 

February means the much-anticipated Goa Carnival, or the Viva Carnival, which is a big celebration in the state involving plenty of good food and festivities—think dancing, live bands, and vibrant parades. To bring the same spirit of joy to Mumbai, O Pedro, the modern Goan restaurant in BKC, is celebrating with a festival of its own—the ‘Fat Carnival’. Prepare for an indulgent Goan feast like no other with dishes like Flatbread 'Caldo Verde', Bosco's Pan Roll, Roasted Octopus, Bolo San Rival, and more. There is a big Sunday brunch and live music on the cards, too!

When: Until February 19, 2023; 12 noon to 1:00 am (Monday to Friday) and 11:00 am to 1:00 am (Saturday and Sunday)
Where: O Pedro, Unit #2, Ground Floor, Jet Airways-Godrej BKC Building, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra-East