The Bastille Day weekend might see some Melburnians scoffing French cheese, croissants and Champagne, but if you like things a little more fiery, make a beeline for some modern Indian eats at Hawker Hall.
This winter, the Windsor food and beer hall is backing up its usual pan-Asian hawker fare with a limited-edition 'Little India' menu, helmed by new head chef Nabila Kadri. On Saturday, July 13, she'll be joined by Mischa Tropp (We Are Kerala, The Rochey) to deliver a flavour-packed lunch feast that celebrates their respective Indian backgrounds.
For $49.50, you'll enjoy a shared spread of modernised classics, including onion and chickpea pakoras, persimmons matched with chilli salt, and curry leaf and turmeric-spiced chicken pastry parcels. Dig into mains like Mischa's mum's stir-fried coconut cabbage and a slow-cooked Keralan-style beef curry, then cool things down with a few crisp Kingfisher beers or wines by Avani.
This one's a one-off, lunchtime-only affair, with bookings available from 11am. Tickets include all your food, while drinks are available from the bar.