October 2010: Tulsi Arrives In Midtown

TULSI, meaning divine basil in Hindi and pronounced "tool-see," is slated to open this October at 211 East 46th Street, between 2nd & 3rd Avenues, Tel: 212-888-0820, www.tulsinyc.com. This high-end dining destination featuring Regional Indian cuisine created by Chef Hemant Mathur, master of the tandoor and founding co-chef of D�vi in New York City, will serve lunch and dinner and innovative bar bites in a relaxed modern setting.

THE TEAM:
Owners: Chef Hemant Mathur, Chef Dhandu Ram, Restaurateur Vijay Rao
General Manager: Sonny Solomon
Pastry Chef: Surbhi Sahni
Consulting Mixologist: Nirupama Srivastava
Wine Consultant: Priya Singh
Architect: Kamal Patel & Associates

THE FOOD:
Preview of the Autumn Menu:
Bar Snacks - Tulsi Tandoori Aloo; Shrimp Kati Roll; Crispy Cod Bites
Starters - Street Cart Chaats, served tableside; Walnut Chicken Roti Roll; Trio of Momos
Seafood Entrees - Tandoori Prawns; Parsi Fish of the Day; Semolina Crusted Monkfish
Meat Entrees - Goat Rogan Josh; Duck Moilee; Tandoori Wild Boar Chops; 12-Spice Chicken Curry
Vegetable Entrees - Stuffed Baby Eggplant; Roasted Pesto Portobello Mushroom
Sides - Tulsi's Dal, Butter Paneer, Kulcha, Parantha, Family Naan

Desserts - Ginger Panna Cotta; Eggless Pistachio Cake; Banana Pitha
Six-Course Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian Chef's Tasting Menus

THE LOOK:
This 2,000-square-foot venue, with a bar/lounge area that seats 14 and a dining arena that seats 55 people, is modern yet gives a cultural nod to traditional Indian motifs - designed for comfort, relaxation and the enjoyment of food, drinks and conversation. Hues of green based on its basil namesake, beige and brown are part of the subtle but striking interior created by a balance of art and artifacts, lighting and the use of wood, stainless steel, glass and porcelain tiles.

EXTRA ALLURE:
Frosted Glass Picture Window Etched with Sanskrit Sloka Sayings
Shamiana Seating Designed with Modern Touches
Tableside Chaat Trolley
$20 Chaat & Choose Lunch
Catering and Private Party Options