The Urban Foundry
Meraki Hospitality founded by Sangram Shirole and Hrishikesh Shinde has created brands that are some of Pune’s most popular venues. One of their brilliant ventures is The Urban Foundry which has now created a buzz in the city and is a much talked about venue owing to its unique ambience, positive vibes and innovative techniques. Quirky interiors, exemplary service, good quality global cuisine make a visit to The Urban Foundry an absolute delight as I discovered during my recent visit to the Baner outlet.
It is a combination of several factors that come together to create The Foundry experience and leave an impression on anybody that walks in. Whether it is the installations or moving gears that fascinate, or the quirkiness of the posters, each element stands out. The industrial theme of this outlet is evident on the walls, lights, cutlery and even the furniture. I fell in love with the lamp posts and the green colored wrought iron chairs in the alfresco area of the restaurant. But what makes it outstanding is the quality of food and the warmth of the service staff.
“Grungy rustic interiors in an incredible industrial theme mixed with some really cool Puneri vibes is what makes The Urban Foundry a unique destination for all its patrons,” said Hrishikesh Shinde talking about the ambience.
There is a lot of metal play here in several forms such as the furnishings, installations or cutlery. The industrial theme along with gear installations and huge lights make the ambience stand out. The food menu is also printed in a very innovative way and I could not stop staring it or taking photos of the menu card. We tried the The Qube, Smoked New York Sour which are their signature cocktails. From the food menu I ordered the Aloo Choka Pakwan, Chicken Chettinad Pizza, Thai Curry with Jasmine Rice and South High Prawns Curry with Rice. The amount of effort that has gone into creating such an innovative menu with local favourites as well global cuisine to cater to everyone’s plate is commendable. The beautifully presented Gajar Halwa Thandai and Warm Kahlua Toffee Pudding was a perfect end to a fantastic meal. There are plenty of options in the menu to cater to everyone’s tastes.
“We serve delectable fusions of food and handcrafted drinks with an entire experience which will make sure you keep coming back,” said Sangram Shirole talking about the food and drinks.
A casual dining place, I immediately noticed that this place was soon packed to capacity as the hours slipped by both indoors and outdoors and the guests seemed to be having a super time going by the peals of laughter and friendly banter. The bar with an exciting list of cocktails and superb choice of music adds to the ambience. What makes it even more attractive is the way the food is served in the unique plates, cutlery and service equipment which is inspired by nuts, bolts and screws.
The fact that we left the place with a smile hoping to come back for more says a lot about the uniqueness, warmth and efficiency of The Urban Foundry experience. Definitely worth several visits!