GRAMMIE

This swish new spot in Sangam Courtyard’s quickly become the talk of the town, and I think it’s because it’s one of the more playful spaces to open lately. There’s digital art flashing in corners, a dining bar built for actual dining, and a gelato trolley that lets you assemble a dream sundae. 

The thing with places like these is that if the food isn’t up to the mark, it just doesn’t matter how innovative the interiors are. The folks behind GRAMMIE seem cognisant of this fact and have steered clear of an overly complicated menu. The food leans European-meets-Mediterranean, with some standout fusion plates – the Chilled Sweet Corn Mousse with Granola Mix, for instance, and the Arangiri, which is a delightful mashup of arancini and nigiri. Standouts from the mains include the Crispy Duck Pizza. You’ve got everything here – coffee, cocktails, small plates, grills, pastas, pizzas and bowls, and fair warning, they’re pretty obsessed with pistachio: from the Pistachio Pesto Udon Noodles to the bestselling Pistachio Tiramisu. 

Drinks get experimental too. There's Passionfruit and Vanilla or Lychee and Sesame. Sounds odd, tastes fun. Just go with it.