( V O L U M E 4 )T H E E A S T E D I T ( V O L U M E 4 ) A Portrait Of The Season
As the new season unfolds, VolumeVolume of The East Edit arrives with the flavours of monsoon, the warmth of celebrations, and the intimate rituals that only this time of the year inspires.
Dear Guest, Every edition of The East Edit arrives as a reminder of what we believe hospitality, at its finest, should feel like: A story lived together. Over the years, we have continued to push the boundaries of what The Prime Address of East Delhi truly means, not only in the grandeur of our spaces, but in the depth of experiences we craft, the warmth of the people who bring them to life, and the thoughtfulness that defines every detail of your time with us. Volume 4 of The East Edit arrives at a time of beautiful growth and celebrates many of the upcoming chapters. From the evolving craft of Le Rêve to monsoon evenings and our world-class capabilities for corporate and social gatherings, each story is a testament to the standards we hold ourselves to. But more than infrastructure, what makes the destination special is the people who stand behind it. The team featured in these pages - our bakers, our culinary artisans, our front-of-house and back-of-house heroes are the real authors of your experience. As always, we are grateful for your trust, your presence, and your continued love for this address. Warm regards, Harkaran Singh General Manager
Welcome to the fourth edition of The East Edit. Every edition is a portrait of the hotel, and this one celebrates growth, craft, and the arrival of the new season. Look closer, and you'll find the luxury in the everyday moments that unfold within the walls of The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel. This edition takes you through the dream, that’s Le Rêve. What began as a patisserie has grown into something more considered, a space where every detail has been rethought with intention. Monsoon has also found its way into our kitchens, where our chefs have built menus around the season's produce and the comfort it calls for. This edition also takes you into the event spaces that have hosted some of India's most ambitious gatherings, and behind the scenes with our bakery team, whose craft begins in the early hours and shapes the experience of every guest who walks through our doors. The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel has always been more than a venue. It is a destination that holds its own standards close and raises them season after season. We hope this edition reflects that. Priti Prava Chakraborty Editor-in-Chief
INDEX Le Rêve: A Slice Of Dream, Redefined Father's Day Brunch: A Toast To Dad Summer By The Pool Taste Of Taiwan The Aujasya Sampoorna Dinner Reverse Happy Hours Pours & Pizza The Sunset Club 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Chai Chatter At Le Rêve A Taste Of Havana : Cuban Cocktails & Cuisine 9. 10. The Monsoon Edit Instagrammable Corners Meet The Bakery Team 14. Dishes To Have This Season15. Drinks To Have This Season16. Places To Be This Season17. 18. 20. One Destination For All Your Mice Events 21. Independence Day22. Friendship Day23. Raksha Bandhan24. Where Tradition Meets Tomorrow 25. The Beer Edit World Street Food Festival For The Love Of Dimsums : Limitless Buffet 11. 12. 13.
Le Rêve means dream, in French. At The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, it means something you can actually taste. More than a fine-dining patisserie, Le Rêve is a space where every creation is a piece of artistry, a result of craft borrowed from Paris. The lamination, the tempering, the balance of flavours. Nothing here is accidental. Le Rêve is not simply a place to pick up a pastry. What sets it apart is the team that works through the early hours, shaping, glazing, and finishing each creation by hand. What arrives in the display case is not just beautiful. It is precise. Here, handcrafted pastries sit beneath warm amber light and tell the story of experimental flavours. So every visit feels like a chapter from a dream. 1. LE RÊVE A Slice Of Dream, Redefined
2. A TOAST TO DAD A Father’s Day Brunch ST JUNE : PM : PM Some occasions deserve more than a card. This Father's Day, Café Knosh welcomed families for an afternoon built around the man of the hour. A curated gourmet buffet, live cooking stations, chef interactions and live entertainment came together to turn a Sunday afternoon into something worth holding onto. The atmosphere was festive, and the thoughtful touches throughout the day made sure Dads felt exactly what they were meant to.
3. SUMMER BY THE POOL A Poolside Sunday Brunch The best Sundays do not start with a plan. They start with a pool, a plate, and music you did not know you needed. This summer, Poolside Sundays at Café Knosh became one of the city's most refreshing ways to spend an afternoon. With a global buffet, live cooking stations, chilled beverages and music by the pool, the afternoons belonged to everybody in families, children and anyone looking for a slower Sunday. Summer in the city, done right. SUNDAY : PM : PM
4. Loud and layered with centuries of culinary tradition, Taiwan's food culture made its way to the tables of 32 East this June. Over the course of the festival, guests discovered authentic Taiwanese dishes, street food favourites, live counters and chef-crafted specials, each rooted in the flavours that have made Taiwanese cuisine one of Asia's most celebrated. A limited-time celebration that brought a little bit of Taiwan to Delhi. TASTE OF TAIWAN A Culinary Journey Through Taiwan TH TO TH JUNE
5. During the month, the Aujasya Sampoorna Dinner offered an experience rooted in the philosophy of Aujasya, where flavour and function found their place on the same plate. The menu was built around Ayurvedic principles and ingredients. THE AUJASYA SAMPOORNA DINNER An Evening Of Conscious Indulgence We believe that indulgence and nourishment are not opposites; every dish has a component that has a reason to be there. The spices are chosen for what they do to the body, not just how they taste. Each course is considered, the portions intentional, and the progression of the meal is designed so you never leave feeling heavy. The result was a dinner where the food does more work than you realise. Wellness, flavour and function, thoughtfully served.
6. ST TO TH JUNE PM PM PM TILL MIDNIGHT Forget everything you know about happy hour because the Reverse Happy Hour at Cherry Bar rewrote the rules. Premium pours, handcrafted cocktails, and an atmosphere that shifted effortlessly from early evenings to late nights made every hour feel like the right one. More drinks, more reasons to stay, and the kind of crowd that makes the evening feel like it was planned for exactly this. Some hours are simply worth staying up for. REVERSE HAPPY HOURS The Nights Just Got Better
There is a reason pizza and beer have never gone out of fashion. One is crisp at the base, pulling apart at the crust, loaded with exactly what it should be. The other is cold, carbonated, and arrives at the right moment every time. Throughout June, Café Knosh celebrated two of the simplest pleasures around: POURS AND PIZZA The Perfect Pairing handcrafted pizzas that came out of the oven with that particular char that makes the first slice the best one. And perfectly paired brews that were thoughtfully paired to sit alongside the food, not fight it. Comfort dining, done exactly as it should be. 7.
8. TH JUNE : PM : PM THE SUNSET CLUB A poolside evening for the whole family An afternoon that belonged entirely to summer. The Poolside Sundowner was all about slow golden hours, lying leisurely by the pool, sipping and splashing the evening away. As the day passed, the poolside came alive with curated spreads for the whole family, live music, and a dedicated buffet and activities for the little ones. For the adults, it was the kind of unhurried afternoon that’s rare. For the kids, it was the best evening of the week.
UPCOMING EVENTS July and August.
9. A cup of chai is enough of an excuse to sit down, slow the afternoon, and talk to someone properly. Chai Chatter at Le Rêve takes that instinct and gives it the right setting. A cup worth holding, a table worth lingering at, and the particular pleasure of a conversation that goes longer than planned. Le Rêve in the afternoon is already one of the better ways to spend time at this address. The chai gives you a reason to stay. A CHAI CHATTER AT LE RÊVE A Cup that Starts the Conversations ST TO ST JULY
10. Havana does not do things quietly. And neither does Club Cuba. The new menu launching in July onwards is the kind that makes you want to order more than you planned. Slow-cooked meats, smoky and layered with spice. Handcrafted cocktails that go well beyond the mojito, think rum in forms you have not tried yet, citrus that cuts through, and sweetness that earns its place. Every drink is built to pair with the food, and the food is built to make you order another round. The music is already on. The pool is right there. All that is left is to show up. A TASTE OF HAVANA New Menu Available ST JULY ONWARDS
Some evenings do not need a reason. They just need the right beer. Beer O'Clock is exactly what the name promises: a dedicated hour, a curated selection of brews, and food pairings that actually make sense together. A crisp lager that cuts through the heat. A wheat beer that sits well with something light. A dark ale for when the evening calls for it. No rush, no occasion, no dress code for your mood. Just pull up a chair, let the bartender do the thinking, and the evening take care of itself. THE BEER EDIT The only clock worth watching ST TO ST JULY 11.
12. Street food does not care about borders. A good bowl of noodles, a perfectly spiced skewer, a flatbread pulled straight from the heat, these things belong to everyone. WORLD STREET FOOD FESTIVAL The Streets Are Coming For You The World Street Food Festival at 32 East brings together the most compelling flavours from across continents, each one prepared with the care and precision this kitchen is known for. It is the kind of menu that makes you want to order everything and try a little of each. Come hungry. Come curious. Come back for the one you did not try the first time.
13. FOR THE LOVE OF DIMSUMS A buffet that never runs out TH TO ST JULY How many dimsums are too many? Find out at 32 East. The Limitless Dimsums Buffet is an unending spread of handcrafted dimsums, each one made to order and served hot. Plump prawn dumplings with skins that give way at the first bite. Crystal dumplings packed with finely chopped exotic vegetables in wrappers so delicate they barely exist, and enough variety in between to make every round a different decision. No last call, no choosing just one. Just us serving what we do best, on an endless loop.
14. THE MONSOON EDIT For The Best View Of The Season At The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, the monsoon season is not simply a change in weather; it is an invitation to experience the hotel in its most intimate, most indulgent form. The season calls for food that feels warm, hand-stirred cocktails and cosy experiences designed for those who celebrate it.
15. DISHES TO HAVE THIS SEASON This season, the kitchen has its own edit. Here is what not to miss out on, apart from the view. The Navratan Kebab brings nine ingredients and nine flavours to the table. The Gucchi aur Mushroom ki Galouti is the kind of thing Lucknow has always known how to do, soft, smoky, and best enjoyed with the rains. The Dilli 32 Seekh Kebab is a house favourite for a reason that becomes obvious on the first bite. And the Crispy Vegetable Sushi is exactly what it sounds like, a fusion of flavours that are unexpected. Four dishes, each one worth coming in for.
16. DRINKS TO HAVE THIS SEASON The monsoon deserves a glass that matches its mood. • Dark ‘N’ Stormy • Spiced Rum Chai • Espresso Martini
17. CORNERS TO BE THIS SEASON As the air shifts and the city slows, suddenly the most appealing place to be is somewhere with a good view and something warm in hand. At The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, our corners make that case better than anywhere else. The lobby, with its floor-to-ceiling glass windows, turns the monsoon into a frame. Pull up a chair, order a coffee or a dessert from Le Rêve, and watch the rain come down on the city outside. There is nothing to do except be exactly where you are. A few steps away, Club Cuba sits adjacent to the pool, and in the rain, it's a view worth staying for. The water catches every drop, the trees deepen in colour, and the whole space feels removed from the noise of the city beyond. The atmosphere is unhurried, and monsoons feel something to look forward to. Some seasons are best enjoyed from the inside, looking out, with something worth sipping.
18 INSTAGRAMABLE CORNER Look Closer Corners Worth Finding Not every beautiful thing at this address is served on a table. Some of it is in the details you almost walk past. As you enter the lobby, large-scale artworks grab your attention and make you stop. Through the day, take a pause and enjoy the view from the terrace against the setting sun, the Angel Garden at golden hour, and the walkway that stretches above the city, under the open sky. Sit by the window with the city spread out below, and enjoy the kind of afternoon light that makes everything look considered. End your day at the Cherry Bar, a golden escape where paper lanterns float above as you sip on handcrafted cocktails and let the evening find its own pace. Every corner of this property has been considered for your sense of wonder.
19. More than mere backdrops, these corners are part of what this address has always been about. The beauty of these spaces is that they reveal themselves differently each time you visit. Settle into a lobby chair with something from Le Rêve and watch the city from the inside, or stand in the garden long enough to notice how the light falls. Some things are better seen than described. Find us on Instagram for a closer look. Scan the QR code
BAKERY TEAM The Hands Behind Every Slice Of Dream The bakers at Le Rêve share the same dream: a fine French patisserie belongs in Delhi as much as it does on any Parisian side street. A city with a palate this sharp and an appetite this ambitious deserved nothing less. What binds them together is the standard they hold each other to, and a genuine love for what comes out of the kitchen. Each member of the bakery team brings something distinct to the counter. Classical French training, years spent mastering the discipline of pâtisserie, Behind every great creation is a team that had the vision before anyone else did. At Le Rêve, the best work happens because of these people. and an understanding of flavours that go beyond the recipes. Together, they have built something that takes years to get right. The knowledge, the instinct and the patience that fine pastry demands are something we're proud to have in abundance, which most kitchens cannot afford. Le Rêve is their daily hustle, and what arrives on the counter each morning is the most honest proof of that. 20.
21. ONE DESTINATION FOR ALL YOUR MICE EVENTS The Address That Knows How To Host After years of earning its reputation as the prime destination for MICE in East Delhi, the standard has been set, and it has only gone higher. A destination that speaks for itself, from intimate leadership summits and high-stakes corporate conferences to grand conventions, exhibitions, and social celebrations that demand nothing short of spectacular, this address has hosted them all with the same standard of precision and care. What sets this address apart is what surrounds the infrastructure. A team that anticipates, a hospitality sensibility that never drops, and an understanding that every gathering, regardless of size or format, carries weight for the people who called it together. Because every gathering, regardless of scale, deserves an address that understands what is truly at stake.
22. INDEPEN- DENCE DAY In The Spirit Of Freedom TH AUGUST : AM Certain mornings carry a sense of togetherness unlike any other. Independence Day at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel is one of them. The morning begins with the unfurling of the Tricolour, and guests and associates come together to mark the occasion, sharing a moment of pride and a tradition that has long been part of this address. A meaningful day for all of us. It is our way of celebrating the occasion and paying tribute to the spirit that unites us all.
23. Friendships are built over many things. Conversations that stretch longer than planned. Stories that become better every time they're retold. And occasionally, a drink that turns into another round. This Friendship Day, Cherry Bar sets the scene for exactly that. Handcrafted cocktails, refreshing mocktails, and an atmosphere designed for those who know that some friendships deserve more than a message. They deserve an evening. FRIENDSHIP DAY A Toast To Friendships
24. RAKSHA BANDHAN A Bond Worth Celebrating Some traditions bring everyone back to the same table. Raksha Bandhan is one of them. Celebrate the occasion over a leisurely brunch with the people who you call home, stories that take you back and jokes that feel familiar. Generous spreads, dishes worth going back for, and an afternoon that leaves enough room for more memories. Extend your celebrations beyond the table with a special wellness retreat at the spa, because some bonds are best celebrated with time and a lot of care.
25 WHERE TRADITION MEETS TOMORROW Celebrating Four Decades Of True Indian Luxury As the journey enters its fifth decade, the story continues with new destinations and fresh expressions of culture, cuisine and wellness, all rooted in the same distinctly Indian spirit that has defined The Leela from the very beginning. Some things evolve with time. The values behind them remain unchanged. For forty years, The Leela has remained guided by a simple philosophy: Atithi Devo Bhava. A belief that has shaped not just places, but the experiences, traditions and memories created within them.
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