Housekeeping Important Aspect Of Hospitality Industry OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF HOTEL & RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION (WESTERN INDIA) FOR PRIVATE CIRCULATION ONLY NOVEMBER 2016 22 | |HRA HRA | |A UGUST,NOVEMBE 2014R, 2016 November 2016 PRESIDENT'S NOTE 3 President's Note Dear Members of the HRA (WI): Wish you all a very happy and prosperous New Year! Hope the New Year brings us better business this festive season. We, at Hotel and Restaurant Association Western India (HRAWI), are constantly persuading the government towards a common vision for ease of doing business. We have represented our case for 5% G .S .T on our trade, to the Central Government. We understand that G.S.T rate slabs for each sector will be determined by a group of committee of secretaries. We request you all, to propagate our goal of reasonable GST, among your contacts, with representatives of the government. The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI), in a bid to remove any ambiguity over selling water, aerated drinks and similar commodities above the Maximum Retail Price (MRP), has issued a circular to its members clarifying that hotels and restaurants could continue to sell the same above the MRP. However, if such commodities are being sold over the counter then it is advised that they be sold at MRP only. We hope you all enjoy this festive season! We look forward to your continued support, feedback and participation. n With Best Regards, Dilip Datwani President HRAWI November 2016 4 CONTENTS PUBLISHER & EDITOR IN CHIEF HRISHIKESH P. 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It also has the finest multi-cuisine restaurant Blue Coriander, with an ambience and hospitality evocative of those golden times when every meal is a feast and every feast, a gourmet’s delight. Pluz Resort Survey No 203/3, Naroli, Silvassa, Dadra Nagar Haveli – 396235 Hotel IVY is a classic boutique hotel in the heart of Raipur city. It’s 12 Kms from Swami Vivekananda Airport & 6 Kms from Railway Station. The property is strategically located close to the city centres & the principal business districts. The innovative interiors and inspiring artwork make for an ambience that is refreshing contemporary & stylish. Designed to please the modern business traveller the Pluz is derived from Spanish word “luz”, which means hotel offers spacious and luxurious 38 rooms with the best light. Pluz Resort believes in kindling the world with light amenities in Raipur along with efficient 24X7 services. of hospitality, simplicity, convenience, style, warmth, modernity and yet affordability. Situated in the greens of Dwarkadhish Lords Eco Inn Silvassa, the resort is in sync with nature which is packed Near Gayatri Temple, Dev Bhumi, Dwarka, Gujarat with light, the very essence of sight. Pluz Resort offers 105 -361335 well-furnished rooms equipped with cable television, Wi-Fi internet access, kitchenette and safe deposit locker. The resort houses conference and banquet hall to host corporate meetings as well as family functions. The conference hall comes with all the modern facilities like high speed internet and best audio-visual facilities. The resort features restaurants serving a wide array of multi-cuisine delicacies like Continental, Mexican, Italian, Thai, Chinese and Indian. The chefs are specially trained to prepare exotic dishes to savour your taste buds. Pluz Resort offers some recreational facilities like massage and ayurvedic centre, activity centre, games room and some outdoor activities like cricket and football. Pizza Hut Dwarkadhish Lords Eco Inn Dwarka has 36 graciously BPCL Petrol Pump, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra (W) appointed rooms with state of art modern facilities & Pizza Hut is an American restaurant chain and international amenities for utmost guest comfort. It is the only hotel franchise, known for its Italian-American cuisine menu November 2016 NEW MEMBERS 7 Street Pub in Goa is a grand place where you will find lot of events happening, people here enjoy food, drinks and sway to the great music played. It has two decks, with the upper deck being dedicated for games like Snooker, Air Hockey, Foosball, Carom, Table Tennis among others. It is located next to the Newtons Store at Candolim; don’t miss this place whenever you are in Goa the next time. Craft Unit No. F. 85, 86, Phoenix Market City, Kurla, LBS Marg, Kurla (W),Mumbai including pizza and pasta, as well as side dishes and desserts. Pizza Hut BKC outlet is a very convenient place with good ambiance for fabulous pizzas and starters. It is located near the BPCL Petrol Pump towards the end of BKC. Since the area around this has nearly no building as yet, parking is no problem. The place is a hop in anytime to grab a quick pizza for the people working in and around BKC. This place is famous for delivery but also has a decent dinning space. Primarily a delivery outlet, the place has been quick and efficient in delivering pizzas with zap of moments. Quite a cool outlet a must visit for some fresh crispy pizzas. Craft is an all-day deli, bistro and bar that celebrates 10 Downing Street craftsmanship; a place where people can unwind over House No – 647 (5A/7), Pintos Vaddo, Next to Newtons quality food, drinks and warm interiors. Strategically Store, Candolim, Bardez, Goa- 403515 located opposite PVR, Hamleys and Crossword at Phoenix Marketcity, it has something for everyone. The food is simple yet modern using freshly sourced, hand-picked ingredients. In addition, the well-stocked deli is brimming with in-house coffee packets, breads & cookies, dips, artisanal cheese, etc. The open kitchen and bar lends to a fun and dramatic ambience with friendly mixologists and chefs at work concocting delicious cocktails and meals. With Chef Paul Kinny at the helm, the emphasis has been on modern European delicacies with global flavours in salads, soups, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and desserts - blending classic bistro fare with technique and presentation. Craft dons a new avatar through different times of the day. From a wholesome Power Lunch in the afternoon to Crafted Hours 10 Downing Street is known for welcoming ambience, in the evening or a lux dinner, there is something exciting sophisticated interiors and friendly service, an unrivalled for everyone walking in. For shoppers, residents and office- product range that compare internationally. Visit 10 goers who want to savour an exquisite meal experience or Downing Street for a warm inviting and pleasant experience. even a few drinks in a relaxed and chic ambience, Craft is Overall a whole new lifestyle. 10 Downing Street attracts a the perfect handcrafted solution. refined clientele made up from the city. Families also find 10 Downing Street to their liking. Whenever the desire to relax Aqaba and reconnect strikes, there’s a spot at 10 Downing Street Level P5, Club House, Peninsula Business Park, Senapati waiting for you. Today, 10 Downing Street Pub is located in Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai- 400013 over a dozen locations across India and is one of the fastest Unusually located in the heart of Lower Parel, Aqaba is a growing chain of Pubs in the Country. The 10 Downing breath of fresh air, transporting one away from the bustling November 2016 8 NEW MEMBERS crowds and busy streets of the surrounding. The restaurant estate and other fixed costs - all of which today prove to has been named after the quaint and picturesque coastal city be significant business barriers to expansion and additional of Jordon, Aqaba. monetisation of existing kitchens. Paying homage to the cuisine of the city, Aqaba offers a fine dining experience across a 3,000 sq.ft restaurant area Paninaro Café with a 1,000 sq.ft al fresco section.