Those who brunch on a regular basis will find something special at the Family Festive Brunch at Collage, the Indian and Italian restaurant at Hyatt Gachibowli. A menu that changes weekly, dependent on the chefs’ plans is just not worth missing. Before you bemoan the distance to Financial District, take note whatever energy you lose in driving or hailing a cab, you will surely regain once dining is underway.
There’s an encouraged al fresco experience at the Family Festive Brunch, which is ideal given the Hyderabadi winters are just comfortable enough to lounge about in the sun — be sure to pack a hat or a sunscreen. Plus you have to be on your feet for this one. While the servers are very accommodating, the fact that the live counters hold a sight to behold is motivation to get yourself out of your seat.
Families litter the space, kids in bright-coloured clothing bounding about between the tacos and nachos live counter and the french toast live counter, screaming at the tops of their lungs in sheer excitement at space to roam and the mouth-watering smells.
Chef de Cuisine chef Surender Singh explains that a lot of thought has gone into assembling the brunch spread, neither wanting flavours to clash nor wanting to overwhelm the diners. A team of 38 chefs are active in this endeavour led by chef Surender and Chef de Cuisine chef Uday Kiran. Sous chef Shankar Raj Pande handles the delicious Asian spread, Chef de Partie Pasunkill Gowri keeps the Indian cuisine classic and centred while sous chef Biswajit Purkait maintains the eye-catching prettiness of the pastries and bakes section. It’s a sight to marvel, all 38 chefs resembling a flock of geese in their whites and towering hats balleting all over the place.
From the tenderloin with avocado and tomato confit to the avocado and green apple soup, the enviable salad spread covers your five-a-day in a single round. Just like Joey Tribbiani wanted to warm up his stomach for a festive meal in that one Friends episode, this course as well the dedicated cheese stand will have you wanting more. Be it the brie of the vibrant yellow of gouda, it’s all good enough for the endless varieties of breads and crackers — all made in-house.
The desserts are hit-or-miss here, especially since there’s so much excitement over the plethora of entrée and main course options. And what’s brunch without a lavish beverage spread? A mixology stand manned by Hyatt’s resident singing bartender Prithvi and his team offers anything borne of drinkable creativity — twists upon classic daiquiris to fresh-out-the-press juices.
The Family Festive Brunch is open every Sunday from 12:30pm till 3:30pm at Collage until December 23. Call 8886218855 for reservations. Rates ₹1699 non-alcoholic, ₹2199 alcoholic
