Of course some of the signature dishes have been retained like the Legendary blueFROG burger, the Frog galowti, baked brie (always a favourite) and the burnt garlic pepper shrimp. Some interesting additions are baby jalapeno poppers with white cheddar, crispy pork belly with braised cabbage, chilled tomato gazpacho consomme, beetroot, chive goat’s cheese and arugula salad, poached seafood salad, three mushroom rotelle on cherry tomato coulis, aromatic seafood stew (Salmon, rawas, shrimp, clams, squid), Old fashioned potato chop (Oat crusted potato and minced lamb patty), French pork chops with potato pie and lots more. The emphasis is on keeping the flavouring light and fresh and letting the core ingredients speak for themselves.

The thought behind the new menu rests almost entirely with the tastes of the clientele. blueFROG’s core clientele being so diverse due to the various different genres of music performed here, the menu had to be broad enough to cater to varying palates. The style of cooking has more of a focus on brasserie cooking – Modern European with Asian elements and textures added in. For the barflies there is an extensive appetiser and bar snack selection as well.

Chef Vikram Deshmukh, Executive Sous Chef

Vikram Deshmukh started his career under chefs Rahul Akerkar and Nitin Kulkarni at Indigo where he found and developed his love of contemporary fine dining. He moved onto the Grand Hyatt Bombay where he honed his skills in banqueting operations. He was then Chef de Partie at the Park Navi Mumbai where he worked with celebrity Italian chef Antonio Carloccio. He has been developing the highest quality of contemporary food for blueFROG for the past three years.

Chef Vikram Pardeshi, Sous Chef

After graduating from Institute of Hotel Management- Goa, Vikram started his career as a commis chef with Grand Hyatt Mumbai at the Italian Fine Dine restaurant ‘Celini’ under Italian Head Chef Fabio Mariella. He then worked as a Demi Chef de Partie in a Michelin Starred Restaurant in London ‘1 Lombard Street’ under Austrian Chef De Patron Herbert Berger and Head Chef Tim Richardson. He has also worked as Chef de Partie at the J. Sheekey Restaurant and Oyster Bar in London which is a Zagat awarded seafood restaurant headed by Chef Richard Kirkwood. He joined blueFROG on his return to India and has been assisting Chef Deshmukh on the development of the new menu.

To view the new menu click here :-

Most brands obsess about the colour, shape, size of their logo but very little attention is given to a brand sound. How many of you can recall the “Intel Pentium” jingle? That’s powerful sound branding right there, the ability to recognise a brand just by hearing a tune. blueFROG has over the past 5 years established itself as a curator of great music. We have programmed bands and DJs from all over the world. The ability to connect music with brands and their customers is our core strength and with over 60 years of cumulative experience via blueFROG directors & founding members in branding & advertising we are well placed to understand brands and create customised radio channels for inflight entertainment systems, retail outlets, restaurants, clubs and public spaces.

For the last 3 years we have created bespoke in-store radio channels for retail giants Shoppers Stop, Nike and KFC and are in the process of expanding our reach to other brands. We playlist the music, create content and record in our own studios. We have a dedicated team of writers, music experts, RJs and engineers and have the ability to create content in different regional languages, thereby allowing our partners to have customised radio all across the country. When the Taj Group of Hotels launched Vivanta, blueFROG created their entire audio brand signature. The concept having taken flight, the next step was to program a blueFROG radio channel for Jet Airways, blueFROG ON AIR, which currently can be heard across their international sectors. Click here to check it out. Next stop frogTV.

“We had this idea of creating music specifically for a brand we were working on. This is not something you do routinely & we tossed the idea to blueFROG. They were enthusiastic, appreciative & quickly got to the core of the requirement.  We jelled really well; our team had a ball working with them; and most importantly, we got exactly what we wanted!! We were so thrilled ….we are asking for more! ”
- Rohinton Commissariat
Taj Hotels

“Nike India through its association with blueFROG presently offers a choice of music that caters to young shoppers at Nike retail. For the first time ever, we’ve been able to identify a partner who has sound technology and a wide assortment of music that helps Nike deliver a high level consumer experience.”
- Nike India

Meanwhile fans outside the restaurant were in a frenzy trying to get a look at the artist.

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1. QR Code Deals – We have connected QR Codes with events which can be scanned at the blue FROG Venue (Mumbai for now. Deals for Delhi will launch soon). These codes, once scanned will give you an approval code. This code can be shown at the reception desk to avail of Free Entries, Discounts etc. The Generic deals are similar except they are not tied to particular events.

2. Gig Calendar – Now carry the blueFROG gig calendar in your pocket. A beautifully designed calendar to keep you up to date with the latest happenings at blueFROG Mumbai & Delhi.

4. Feedback – Would love to hear from you about our app or any suggestions you have pertaining to us. Your feedback means everything to us.

We are looking at launching new features and improving existing ones through regular updates. Delhi, will be accommodated in the app through these updates, although, the gig calendar does have information on Delhi.

The blueFROG app is currently available for Android devices and will be available for iOS and Blackberry platforms shortly.

Download the Android App from the market or scan this code.

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LFW menu

• Risotto of Golden Peppers, Asparagus, Lemon, Mint
• Tartlets of Roasted Squash, Blue Cheese, Salted Walnuts
• Tortillas, Aubergine Salsa, Pomegranate
• Chilled Tomato & Bell Pepper Soup
• Pressed Pork and Prune, Cornichons
• Rendered Duck Breast, Burnt Orange Glaze
• Roasted chicken, chives mayonnaise
• Fish cakes, Corn Puree, Chili Oil

Matt Wild’s Special Menu March 3-10 at blueFROG Mumbai

Starter

• Baked Carrot Timbale, Black Olive Tapenade, Coriander
• Caramelized French Brie Confit Carrot, Beetroot, Water Cress
• Fast Roasted Tiger Prawns, Fennel, Chili, Soft Herbs
• Pressed Pork and Prune, Cornichons, Pickled Chili

Main Course

• Risotto of Golden Pepper, Asparagus, Lemon, Mint
• Pan Roasted Thyme & Parmesan Gnocchi, Gorgonzola, Fresh Marjoram
• Oven Roasted Chicken Breast, Potato, Thyme, Lemon Sauce
• Matthew’s Seafood Broth, Saffron Potato

Desert

• Chilled Buttermilk Pudding, India Gooseberries
• Caramelized Pineapple Tarte Tartain, Toffee Ice Cream

ABOUT MATTHEW WILD

Wild is trained in modern French cuisine. He is known for developing creative and innovative cuisine that has earned him an excellent reputation and a loyal following. He has an exceptional service record at noted establishments. He won two Chef Hats (the Australian equivalent of Michelin stars) as chef de cuisine at Finn’s. He then opened his own restaurants, Wild about Food and Restaurant Wild winning best new restaurant in Australia as well as many other accolades.

Over the last five years Wild has travelled the world as chef in residence at a range of Michelin starred restaurants such as Marco Pierre White’s Escargot, and Picasso Room, The Square, Pied à Terre and Nobu.

He then opened Soho House in Berlin and worked in the London, New York and Los Angeles establishments. He has been guest chef for many celebrity dinners including Michael Jackson, Elton John, Madonna and the Rolling Stones.

“I have fallen in love with India, its food and its people. I will be reflecting on this experience for a long time and look forward to how it feeds into my menus. I think I have found my second home!” Matthew Wild.

To check out some images of Chef Wild’s menu click this.

Recent Awards.

• Time Out Food Awards – Trendiest Restaurant
• NDTV Good Food Awards – Best Bar
• Jack Daniel’s Rock Awards – Best Music Venue
• MyFavDJ Awards – Best Club in India
• Times Good Food Guide – Best Bar with Dancing 2009, 2010, 2011

The NDTV Good Times Food Awards began in 2010 and has quickly become one of the definitive guides to the best in the industry. It boasts an expert panel that is unbiased and uncompromising.

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