It's that time of the year again, when bpb comes out to support reservations. Starting September 19 (until 25), Restaurant Week India begins, bringing with it three-course prix fixe meals from high-end restaurants at discounted rates. Participating restaurants this year include Hakkasan, Ziya (The Oberoi), Neel, Olive Bar & Kitchen, Indigo, Saffron (JW Marriott), The Table and others.  

Reservations starting September 10, can be made on the official website, Rs 1,000 per person and Rs 2,000 with wine pairing.

The fun thing about Restaurant Week this year though, is that it comes bearing additional gifts - a prequel Chef's Table Week, where from 12 - 18 September, chefs at swanky restaurants will cook up an exclusive seven course meal just for you and your crew - they'll even customise based on your dietary preferences, allergies, etc. Asking price? Rs 3,000 plus taxes for vegetarians, and Rs 3,500 for non-vegetarians. These include only a glass of Prosecco, but alcohol inclusive menus are offered as well. We like!

Bookings for Chef's Table Week open on http://www.restaurantweekindia.com/.

If you want to get more intimate with the chef, sign up for Kitchen Party. To be held at Olive Bar & Kitchen (Mahalaxmi) on September 21, this event allows gourmands to hang out with Olive's head chef as well as two other guest chefs in the restaurant kitchen. You can annoy them with your questions about the right consistency for pizza sauce, swap recipes or even grab the ladle and have a go.

Tickets for Kitchen Party are available at Olive outlets starting September 10 for Rs 1,500 (includes entry and food).

Getting there: Visit http://www.restaurantweekindia.com to make a reservation (starting September 3) or visit the Facebook group here.