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In the maze of food promotion invites, which come my way with alarming frequency these days from star hotels and standalone restaurants, I feel much enthused to blog on a few which surpass their promise. One such recent experience was  ‘Along the NH2 trail’, which showcased not just cuisines but also local hotspots folk-lore kind dishes, of cities which fall on the National Highway 2 connecting Delhi to Kolkata.

Aungshuman Chakraborty, Executive chef of Marriott Hyderabad along with the F&B director Jomy Abraham and other team members embarked on a ten-day road trip along the highway, trying out all the popular eateries and dishes. And the effort showed in both its magnitude and accent on perfection.

One of the most charming aspects of the promotion was the venue, the poolside at Okra and right under the skies, with a live bar and several live counters, including a barbecue and grills for some Rajinder da Dhaba inspired Tandoori chicken and the works.

So be it the famous Kulcha Chole, Paraathe Walli Gali of Chandni Chowk and Old Delhi, Agra Moth  and Petha, Benares’s lassi, Chelo Kebabs inspired by those of Peter Cat in Kolkata, Tangra Chinese (from Chinatown, Kolkata), Mamra Mutton from Dhanbad, and Chicken Stew or Aloo Keema Mutter Karim’s from Delhi, these delights from NH2 were all here at the Okra pookside under the glittering stars and skies!