The Guide tells you where to grab the sweetest deals this Diwali
The Guide tells you where to grab the sweetest deals this Diwali
BruggeIf you are a chocaholic, who prefers chocolates to other sweets, check out Brugge - La Chocolaterie for Belgian gourmet chocolates.
What they offer: Their Diwali specials include a Deluxe Collection with a set of 24 chocolates, Elegance
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Brugge on DP Road. pics/ Jignesh Mistry |
Collection with a set of 16 chocolates, Truffles with a set of 21 chocolates, Royale Collection and a Shahi Wrap.
At: Shop 5, Shankar Parvati Chambers, DP Road.Call: 65002180Cost: Rs 550 onwards
Chitale Bandhu MithaiwalaThe story behind this shop goes back to 1939 when BG Chitale set up a successful dairy business in Sangli. His eldest son Raghunathrao Chitale decided to expand the brand to Pune in 1959 and set up a shop at Bajirao Road. Today, they have 13 outlets at various parts of the city.u00a0u00a0
What they offer: The Diwali specials include Chakli, Amba Kaju Roll, Kesar Katli, Anarsa, Shankar Pali and fancy sweets shaped like fruits, such as apples, strawberry and orange. Their most popular item is their Mix Mithai box, that includes 11 types of sweets. They also have Pedas available in 11 flavours.
At: Deccan Gymkhana; Sadashiv Peth, Bajirao Road; Kalyani Nagar. Call: 2447308Cost: Regular sweets for Rs 100 onwards; Mixed Mithai boxes for Rs 220 per kgKaka Halwai
Budhwar Peth is known for its two landmarks Shaniwarwada Fort and Kaka Halwai. If you are scratching your head about the latter, a sample of their sweetmeats will help you understand why. This popular sweet shop has been around for more than five decades and stocks various packaged snacks and sweets.
What they offer: During the festive season, they offer packaged snacks made from spinach and garlic. Their decorative Dry Fruit boxes, with 4 or 12 compartments, make perfect jewellery boxes. Don't miss their Special Burfi, Kaju Mithai, Mango Burfi, Coconut Burfi, Chocolate Burfi and Sonpapdi.
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Kaka Halwai at Budhwar Peth |
At: 1114, Budhwar Peth, near Datta Mandir.Call: 24453368Cost: Rs 250 to Rs 1,200 for sweets and up to Rs 120 per kg for snacks.Karachi Sweets Mart This shop has been around for more than half a century and has outlets across the city. During Diwali, the demand for their products doubles and you will have to place advance orders for bulk buys.
What they offer: You will find a mix of traditional Maharashtrian sweets, such as Karanji, Anarsa, Shakar Tari and Chuda. Their Cranberry Rolls, Kaju Pista Toast, Badam Roll, Anjir Rolls, Chocolate Fudge, Kaju Katri, Kaju Rolls and Anarsa Karanchi are to die-for. They also have fancy gift boxes of dry fruits and mixed mithai, that are decorated with silk and zardozi and are even coated with silver.
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Karachi Sweets Mart at Kalyani Nagar |
At: 124, Fortalezza Victoria, Kalyani Nagar.Call: 66096524 Cost: Rs 200 to Rs 1,150 per box (dry fruits) and regular sweets for Rs 220 onwards
