Weekend classes and eats: Learn to bake pies, cook Thai food and more

This weekend, indulge in some heavy brunching or bring your A game to the kitchen, in preparation for the festive season. Here are our picks for Mumbai and Gurgaon.

Mumbai

Magazine Street Kitchen

Learn to make pumpkin pie at Magazine Street Kitchen with chef Namrata Pie

Baking enthusiasts in Mumbai can now learn to make delicious pies, just in time for the festivities. Chef Namrata Pai, pastry chef at The Table and Magazine Street Kitchen will be holding a special baking class focussing on pies. Chef Pai will teach how to make a variety of pie crusts and pie fillings. The class will also guide participants on how to make classics like apple pie, fruit cobblers, pumpkin pie and the frangipane tart.

Where: Gala No 13, Devidayal Compound, Near Britannia Company, Magazine St, Gupta Mills Estate, Darukhana, Byculla East, Mumbai
When: December 10, 11am-3pm
Cost: Rs 4000
Book: insider.in

Woodside Inn

Special Sunday brunch at Woodside Inn, Andheri

Sundays are for brunching and Woodside Inn in Andheri is offering two brunch spreads called Happy (dry brunch) and a Happiest (with alcohol). The menu includes breakfast classics like pancakes, soups, salads, mains, as well as live stations for waffles, eggs, pastas and pizzas. An extensive drinks menu promises premium whiskeys, refreshing sangrias and mimosas plus soft beverages like virgin mojitos, fruit juices and more. For beer lovers, there are 7 options to choose from, including those from Kingfisher, Independence Brewing Company and more.

Where: New Link Plaza, Next to Oshiwara Police Station, Oshiwara Link Road, Andheri West
When: December 11, 12pm to 4om
Call: 022 26328963
Cost: Rs. 1095 ( without alcohol) and Rs.1695 (without alcohol)

Gurgaon

Thai Pavilion, Vivanta by Taj

Thai Pavilion, Vivanta by Taj, Gurgaon

Thai food lovers in Gurgaon can now learn to whip up authentic delicacies this weekend. Chef Praujuab Shoosridham from Thai Pavilion will be conducting a special interactive Thai masterclass, and will take participants through basics. Participants will be educated about traditional Thai cuisine and will get a chance to learn signature Thai dishes from the restaurant’s menu. A four course sit-down meal at Thai Pavilion’s Private Dining Room, will follow after the session concludes.

Where: 1st Floor, Vivanta by Taj – Gurgaon, Plot No.1, Sector 44
When: December 10, 11am to 2pm
Cost: Rs 2500 (inclusive of all taxes)
Call: 0124 6673000