Oven Story Redefines Love For Pizza...

Last weekend at home was Pizza Weekend. Though Pizza has lost me as a fan because of not-so-great preparations being done by the regular names in the market, I had heard a lot about a new home-delivery-only joint in my vicinity going by the brand name - Oven Story - a brand which believes that Pizza emulates life, and thus decided to give it a try.

How is Pizza = Life? Thus opines Oven Story's Pizza Pedro:

"Flour, butter, veggies and cheese, if not put through grueling heat and tests of time, they will never become a beautiful pizza. On the other hand, we’ve often seen people find the completion of their story, in a warm pizza. In life-like situations like these, how can the only variety be that of toppings?

At Oven Story we know how your pizza resonates your story, so we’ve got you our 4 signature cheese bases- one for each of your mood. From alive and hearty Peri Peri and beautiful mellow roasted 4 Bell Pepper to hot Chipotle and el-Classico - a classic cheese spread that’s perfect for all.

So go ahead, choose a flavor that completes your story."

This particular analogy seemed interesting enough for me to go ahead and craft a story at Oven Story. From their impressive range of Pizzas, Garlic Bread, Bruschetta, and Dessert, I decided to opt for Pizza and Dessert to form my first impression of their brand.

From their quad bases, I opted for El Classico, Chipotle, and Peri Peri. Going by their About Us, I already had a feeling that Oven Story would be a class apart from run-of-the-mill Dominos or Pizza Hut, and I was proved right.

My order placed with them consisted of the following:

• Chipotle Gourmet Veggie (V)

• Peri Peri Big Western (NV)

• Classico Picante (V)

• Sicilian Red Velvet Cake 

Not only were their 9" pizzas thin, crisp, steaming hot, fresh and light on the palate, but also they were loaded with life-size chunks of respective toppings and melt-in-mouth cheese that went without saying. I finally got rid of my gradual aversion to Pizza because of the other well-known brands having degraded their name in the market by utilizing ingredients/toppings just for namesake, as Pizza had just become mere refined flour and cheese for me over the passage of time. 

Not the case with Oven Story, though. These people impressed me and how! Also got to know that they had partnered with Faasos for their delivery operations, hence handling the logistics like a pro. 

 I also observed that their bases were not just flour, but also some herbs were visible on the underside of all the three bases. Poking holes in the pizza base also proved to be a good idea for even cooking, thus making the pizza soft, crisp, and flavorful. :)

However, the star of the meal was their Sicilian Red Velvet which was a delicious cross between a regular Lava Cake and an aesthetic Red Velvet. The cake was topped with nuts, which were the icing for me. This dessert is my must-have when ordering from Oven Story.

Oven Story as a brand has been present in other major metro cities of the country and Delhi is their newest arena. I am sure that with such mastery in their preparation, presentation, and delivery, Oven Story will steal hearts all across the capital city. :)

At The World Of Art In Dining...

It was an impressionable gala affair at World Art Dining, Punjabi Bagh when an invite for a Media Luncheon was extended to me last week. It was all about graceful attention to detail, along with a penchant for excellence on the platter, thanks to Chef Sanjay Chowdhury who presented to us bloggers, his choicest selections for tasting.

World Art Dining is a class apart and embodies excellence and opulence in the food world. Located prominently on the Main Club Road, Punjabi Bagh, WAD spans across four grand floors and presents three remarkable dining options – Cook House, Brew House and Celebrations Banquet, all aiming to provide an unforgettable experience to their patrons.

Upon arriving at the venue for the evening, I was greeted by the life-size banner of the newspaper snippets of all the musical evenings that have been hosted at World Art Dining, written about, in Delhi Times, the supplement of TOI, and also, a proclamation of the 'Best Dal Makhni' testified by none other than Marryam H Reshii, who has been writing about food and lifestyle for over three decades.

We were led to the top floor of the premises with a pleasant smile by an attendant and that was just the beginning of a memorable evening with great food and anecdotes from Chef Sanjay's journey in the hospitality industry. 

Greeted by Chef Sanjay himself, we were introduced to the concept and school of thought behind World Art Dining, and each of the guiding thoughts behind Cook House, Brew House, and Celebrations. 

Cook House embodies universal cuisine, and it is here that the tasting session was held. With a diverse Ala Carte or an exquisite Buffet priced at ₹999 at their disposal, patrons are in for a delightful experience. Cook House hosts three interactive kitchens, each catering to a different cuisine, and patrons can witness their food being prepared, first-hand.

One of the Live Kitchens, inside a clear glass enclosure

An Old-School Typewriter disguised as Cash Register at Cook House

Brew House is known for being the music  powerhouse and it is here that celebrity performances from the likes of Malkit Singh, Ammy Virk, Guru Randhawa, Ranjeet Bawa, Ramya Iyer, Dilbagh Singh, to name a few, each weekend bring the party alive.

The Celebrations is spread across two levels at WAD and impersonates flamboyant banqueting and events.The plush ambiance of the banquets contributes enormously to creating everlasting memories. WAD has made sure that The Celebrations becomes the perfect venue for celebrations of any and every kind. Chef Sanjay curates the menu with the guests for each occasion.

Each portion served to us across a three-course meal was in line with WAD's belief of Feed India as they pursue the minimization of wastage of food. Also, we were able to relish a vast variety of offerings from Chef's kitchen. :)

The presentation of the dishes was unparalleled, as was the quality and taste. Also, the variety of mocktails was overwhelming and their dessert platter was a slice of seventh heaven. :D

Cucumber Cooler

Mango Mint Delight

Iced Tea served with a splurge of lime

Two To Tango

Here's what all was relished at the Media Lunch at World Art Dining:

Appetizers -

• Bunny Prawns Crystal
• Spicy Vegetable Bao Fold
• Hawkers Triangle, Melt Cheese & Peppers
• Zigzag Fried Chicken
• Nizami Ki Shammi
• Murg Malai Tikka
• Kasundi Mirchi Ka Fish Tikka
• Dahi Makhmali Kebab
• Paneer Tikka Pasanda
• Corn Mushroom Pizza

Bunny Prawns

Hawker's Triangle

Kasundi Mirchi Ka Fish Tikka

Bao Fold

Nizami Ki Shammi

Zigzag Chicken

Murg Malai Tikka

Paneer Pasanda Tikka

Dahi Makhmali Kebab

Corn Mushroom Pizza

Mains - 

• Crispy Fish Salt & Pepper
• Murg Tikka Lababdar
• Gosht Nalli Nihari
• Paneer Khumb Matar
• WAD’s Dal-e-Frontier
• Dum Ki Murg Biryani
• Mix Vegetable Raita
• Assorted Indian Breads

WAD's Dal -e- Frontier, the star serving of the afternoon

Nalli Nihari

Paneer Khumb Matar and Murg Tikka Lababdar

Fish Salt 'n' Pepper

Malai Kofta on the side

Desserts - 

• Kahlua Tiramisu
• Caramel Custard With Pineapple
• WAD’s Kulfi Falooda
• Rasmalai
• Red Velvet Cake

Dessert Platter

Red Velvet

There's a lot more in the pipeline for patrons at World Art Dining with the introduction of a Punjabi Menu, this winter. I'm sure it would be as appealing as this spread. Wishing them success in their ventures in the hospitality sector, spearheaded by Chef Sanjay. :)