In need of ‘Afternoon Tea’ therapy? Pumpkin Tales, Chennai, introduced dainty sandwiches and other trimmings as a takeaway Mother’s Day High Tea last weekend. It got over a 100 orders in two days and is now available on order through the season. The spread comprises an assortment of finger sandwiches and mini pastries, arranged on a tiered stand (recyclable). For vegetarians, there’s Caprese sandwiches, vegan banana cupcakes, chocolate and coconut scones with house made strawberry jam and mascarpone cream, while non-vegetarians can choose from harissa chicken sliders, egg salad sandwiches, grilled chicken quiches, and more. It comes in two sizes: three-tiered (₹1,500+tax) which serves two, and four-tiered (₹2,800+tax), which serves four. Custom orders are also taken. Pumpkin Tales recommends pick-ups, so that it can be arranged on the stand, but if food delivery services are used, the stand will be packed separately. Details: 24995510/20
For mango fans
It’s mango season and Bengaluru’s Magnolia Bakery has you covered. Savour a limited edition eggless Mango Jamboree (₹350+tax) comprising a pecan-studded shortbread crust with a cream cheese and whipped cream filling, topped with fresh mangoes.
Like all their desserts, the mango treats are made fresh daily by hand. Till May 31, at Indiranagar ( 9606746364 ) and at The Bay, RMZ Ecoworld Bellandur ( 9980999943 ). Order on Zomato.
Try a bento box
Oakwood Premier Prestige, a long-stay luxe service apartment, at Bengaluru’s UB City launched bento boxes on Mother’s Day which are now available through the season. The Mediterranean restaurant Ozaa’s box comes with a portion of hummus, fattoush, harissa cottage cheese, saffron rice and mahalabia , while the box from Japanese restaurant, Soul City, has yakitori , Japanese coleslaw, chicken teriyaki , yaki soba noodles, and matcha cheesecake. For those with a European state of mind, try the box from La Bistro, which includes cheese and vegetable croquettes, vegetable fricassee, conchiglie pasta in a sun-dried tomato sauce, Caesar salad, and walnut brownie with chocolate sauce.
Order on Zomato or Swiggy. The vegetarian option is priced at ₹500+tax, and the non-vegetarian option at ₹600+tax. Details: 9611195671
