Monday, August 19, 2024 Madras Week commemorates the origins of c and its vibrant cultural heritage, inviting both locals and history enthusiasts to explore the city’s transformation from Madras to Chennai. Taj Connemara, South India’s oldest hotel with over a century of history, proudly represents this legacy, embodying the city’s colonial past and its journey through time. In celebration of Madras Week, Taj Connemara is offering two special experiences as part of its Connemara Chronicles at The Verandah, its all-day dining restaurant, and the elegant Lady Connemara Bar & Lounge, from August 19-25, 2024.
The Verandah, an all-day dining restaurant with a view of the swimming pool, renowned for its global cuisine, is celebrating Madras Week with a special menu that pays homage to the colonial era. This Anglo-Indian menu, steeped in history, features a selection of timeless dishes such as Mulligatawny, Cocktail Chicken Cutlets, Railway Lamb/Mutton Curry, Lamb Mince Potato Chops, Classic Liver and Onions on Toast, Country Captain Chicken, Classic Anglo-Indian Chicken Vindaloo, Anglo-Indian Mince Ball (Kofta) Curry, Gentleman’s Toes (Ivy Gourd) and Potato Vindaloo, Railway Vegetable Curry, Chicken Irish Stew, Coconut Rice with Ball Curry, Mutton Roast, Pepper Water, Fish Moilee, and delightful desserts like Classic Old-Fashioned Bread Pudding and Steamed Apple and Apricot Pudding. For those looking to indulge in a taste of the past, the Lady Connemara Bar & Lounge offers .