The iftar flavour trail

The evergreen favourite Malabari snack unnakkai sets the mood for the iftar menu at Cassava Kochi Marriott.

Curated by chef Bineesh, the iftar spread here includes winning combinations such as chicken stew with pathiri, along with Cassava’s specialty chicken lollipop and beef Thalasserry biryani.

The traditional sulaimani, which is usually had after a heavy meal, comes in the form of a sulaimani sorbet. The sweet dishes include pal ada cheese cake, rose pudding, and kulfi. Open from 12.30pm to 3.30pm.

Cassava also offers a ‘Perunal Salkaram’ lunch on Eid, April 10. For Reservations, call

85899 89079

Skate along

Learn to skate — roller, inline or on a skateboard — at Kochi’s only skatebowl, Loop Skatepark. Built in 2023, it is Kerala’s only dedicated skating space (the skateboarding classes) are a first and will be conducted by professional coaches. Open to kids above five and adults, the 20 sessions begin on April 8. They will be held on weekdays from 8am-9am. Those taking the classes will also get a free subscription to use the

Chef couple Riyas and Shuha Riyas bring their expertise to the iftar buffet at Holiday Inn. Focussing on Malabar cuisine, the fare has everything from biryanis to succulent kebabs and desserts. Traditional Malabari snacks such skate bowl. To book classes and for more details call 977852326 or head to @loop_skatepark on Instagram.

Teen call

A Teen Conference organised by Mind Mojo is designed to guide teenagers through various aspects of life. From financial independence to digital safety, healthy relationships, mental and physical health and personal development, the one-day programme will have industry experts talking to the teens.

The Kochi edition will be held on April 24. To register call 9947476400. Open to teens between 14 and 16.

Oops I did it again

Little Big Club is hosting Operation Oops, a fun, messy module designed for children where they can experiment by making mistakes. They can then as kozhi ada, chatti pathiri, unnakai, atti pathiri, and chora pathiri, will be available too.

On till April 9, at Masala, Holiday Inn from 6.30pm to 11pm. Masala offers an iftar takeaway box, too. Priced at ₹550.

To reserve, call 81299 84615/ 90615 77514.

figure out how to turn their mistakes into edible recipes or beautiful art. The idea is to help children eliminiate fear and inhibition. The module would help them learn to cook without fear, move without inhibition and to draw without hesitation and express themselves freely. At The Floor, 10am to 1pm. From April 15 to 26. Open to children between four and 9 years of age.

Shop for cotton, silk, handloom garments, handicraft and jewellery from artisans all over Indiaat Inida Cotton and Silk Utsav. In addition to these, the fair includes wooden toys, marble artifacts and ivory paintings to mention a few. At the Rotary Club of Cochin, Balabhavan, Panampilly Nagar. On till April 10, 10.30am to 8.30pm. 8890581392.