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The Hindu
07-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Hindu
This Garden Cafe in Bengaluru will make you feel like you are dining in Lalbagh
Bengaluru loves a cute cafe. Foodstories is the new gourmet grocery store at Lavelle Road in Bengaluru. And the store has a picturesque cafe, aptly titled The Garden Cafe, adjunct to it. Along with an old school charm, the cafe prioritises fresh produce and wellness, with ingredients such as sea buckthorn, moringa, marine collagen, ashwagandha and hemp oil. After a busy morning, I head to there for my brunch fix. Located next to the famous Airlines Hotel, the cafe catches one's eye from the street. Interior designer Vinita Chaitanya is the brains behind the 70-seater. It has a charming greenhouse style, Victorian lamps and fans, and floral arrangements on each table. It is reminiscent of the Bengaluru's iconic Lalbagh greenhouse. We start with a tour of the store. It offers gourmet products, and several experience and interactive centres. Homegrown and international brands are stocked on the shelves. Sip of wellness The glass roof makes the cafe rather warm in the afternoon, something I hope the team fixes soon. The beautiful rattan fans did little to help. The coffee here is from Nandan, a Mumbai-based brand that sources its beans from an estate in Kodaikanal. The coffee menu has options such as lattes and flat whites, selections of cold brews, and the house specials. From the specials I try the seasonal yuzu cold brew tonic. Fizzy, citrusy and refreshing it is perfect for a summer morning. The raspberry latte is pretty and delicious; the drink is topped with dried raspberry for an added crunch. From the juicery, I try the coco chia cooler. Coconut water, tender coconut, chia seeds and marine collagen. All the drinks can be levelled up with wellness ingredients such as hemp oil, vegan collagen, moringa, ashwagandha, sea buckthorn or protein powder. What we ate The food menu has all day breakfast, salads, small personal plates and large plates. A pomelo and mango salad is the first to arrive. The dish has shredded pomelo, baby spinach, arugula, small cucumbers, mango, and for texture: puffed rice. The dressing is light. You can top this up with roast chicken, or curried prawns. Next on the table is the chili mac and cheese. The menu said it comes with a homemade cheese sauce, but to my surprise it is a green pesto-like sauce. The nomenclature mix-up aside, the dish was creamy. I try a pinsa, a hand pressed flatbread from Rome. Mine is topped with burrata, roasted pumpkin, pine nuts and artichokes. I am not a fan of this style of bread, however the toppings are fresh and tasty. The Ligurian croissantwich is a delightful croissant-sandwich. The freshly baked croissant from the store is stuffed with basil pesto, burrata cheese and heirloom tomatoes. This is a hit around the table. For dessert, we try the trendy and viral Gianduja croissant cube. Croissant-style bread is baked into a cube shape. The pastry is not only topped with Gianduja chocolate, it also has a chocolate stuffing. The pastry is flaky ,while the chocolate is decadent. I enjoy this sweet treat. Unfortunately, the service is slow and erratic; I hope these are teething issues that are resolved as things settle down. With some climate control, the Garden Cafe can be Bengaluru's new favourite pretty spot, thanks to its proximity to the city centre and Cubbon Park. ₹1,500 for two. At Lavelle Road. For more details, call 9004171401
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Customers left 'heartbroken' after popular bakery makes announcement over future
Customers of a family-run Italian bakery in Bury dubbed 'a little piece of heaven' say they are 'heartbroken' after it was announced it had been put up for sale. Those behind the Aprillia Italia pâtisserie on Market Street in Ramsbottom, which opened in 2023, announced they had put it on the market. In a statement on their Facebook page they said: "It's with mixed emotions that we announce our beloved Italian family-run pâtisserie in the heart of Ramsbottom is officially for sale. READ MORE: Popular restaurant announces closure with immediate effect after just 18 months READ MORE: 'We are heartbroken': Popular Manchester restaurant announces sudden closure "For years, we've poured our hearts into every croissant, every espresso, every slice of cake – and you, our wonderful community, have become more than just customers. You've become family. "Running this pâtisserie has been a dream come true, filled with joy, laughter, hard work, and unforgettable memories. But after much reflection, we've decided it's time to move our family home, and at this season of life, our greatest calling is with our young children. "Time is moving fast, and we want to be fully present for these fleeting, foundational years. Selling the business allows us the space to do just that. This decision wasn't easy, as Ramsbottom has given us so much. Still, we know it's the right time for the next chapter." "We're now looking for someone who shares our passion for high-quality food and community spirit to carry the pâtisserie forward. It's a special place with a loyal customer base, great reputation, and plenty of opportunity for continued growth." They said they wanted to see it 'continue to flourish in good hands.' One glowing review on TripAdvisor describes it as a 'little piece of heaven in a quiet street' which serves 'heaven on a plate.' And their post was inundated, with more than 75 comments from gutted customers. One said: "Who on earth will be able to produce the beautiful cakes and pastries that you do? x" Another said: "t's heartbreaking to read this. I still remember two years ago we moved to Bury and couldn't find a cake we like until we had a wander around Ramsbottom. "Then we found this lovely place with all the pretty delicious cakes I would be looking forward to come for every weekend. "In a few occasions you also helped me to make birthday cakes which I will never ever forget how tasty and those special cakes you were willing to make for us on short notice. Thank you and I hope you will have a bright next chapter!!!" Another said: "Such a terrible loss for Rammy. Best of luck in the future." Whilst a fourth said: "You're going to be missed, but before that, you're going to be so busy. Authenticity is hard to come by an the age of imitation but you've always been a small slice of Italy in Rammy. Your Tiramasu and Gianduja are the best around. All the best to you all and please share before you sell out for the last time." They later posted saying they had sold out of goodies on Saturday. "Wow, thank you all so much for such a wonderfully busy day!!" they said. "We are so grateful for every single one of you, and will forever hold your beautiful comments dear! "We wanted to reassure everyone, that we will not be going away any time soon; our exciting move will not be for another year, but as these things take time, we wanted to let everyone know. "We will work with any potential new owners to ensure the quality remains true to Aprilia Italia, and their passion is as strong as ours. Grazie mille. Aprilia Italia."
