Goan food so authentic, the fish and the spices come from Goa everyday Thane,(Maharashtra) 13 August :
The popular Margao-based Fondekar Caterers have now branched into full-scale restaurant ventures. Their first restaurant, Fondekar's Rapon, was scheduled to be inaugurated by Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray on August 14. According to Rajan Fondekar, proprietor, Fondekar Caterers, the restaurant aims to bring the sense of community prevalent in Goan cuisine to gourmets of Thane and Mumbai. "Rapon is the fishing net used by Goan fisherfolk. Fishing involves the entire community -- from when the men set out to sea, till the catch is brought in either for sale or for a meal to be shared with family and friends. Rapon brings this community experience to the gourmets of Thane and Mumbai," Fondekar said. Rapon's menu has been carefully drawn from the rich and varied repertoire of Goan cuisine. To maintain the authenticity of the fare, Rapon has brought in experienced chefs from Goa. What's more, the fish and the spices will be brought everyday from Goa. In addition to an authentic Goan dining experience, Rapon's courteous staff will be at hand to educate aficionados of good food about the intricacies of Goan cuisine. Designer Rapon Dr. Subodh Kerkar, Goa's best-known cartoonist, painter and sculptor of international acclaim has designed the interiors of Rapon. The interiors of Rapon, the sculptures and paintings decorating the dining area, the furniture and lighting have been conceptualized by Dr. Kerkar to reflect the heart and soul of Goa. Dr. Kerkar represents the new breed of artists who have given a new contemporary face to the art by expanding its frontiers. Born and brought up in Goa he gave up an established medical practice to follow the calling of his heart -- art. Kerkar's ideas for Rapon were planned and executed out by Dinesh Warade and Sandeep Salvi of Archinova Designs, Mumbai. Dinesh and Sandeep have to their credit some of the biggest names in the hospitality industry. About Rapon's Founder Rajan Fondekar, the brain behind Rapon, has ten years' experience in the culinary business. His Fondekar Caterers is known in Goa for its commitment to quality. During his decade-long innings in the business, Fondekar has catered to celebrities, corporate celebrations and formal occasions in Goa. For more details contact: Rajan Pai Fondekar Email [EMAIL PROTECTED] (cell: 9821989980) _________________________________________________________________ MSN Hotmail now on your Mobile phone. http://server1.msn.co.in/sp03/mobilesms/ Click here. ########################################################################## # Send submissions for Goanet to [EMAIL PROTECTED] # # PLEASE remember to stay on-topic (related to Goa), and avoid top-posts # # More details on Goanet at http://joingoanet.shorturl.com/ # # Please keep your discussion/tone polite, to reflect respect to others # ##########################################################################