Celebrating all things bacon

The world is divided into two camps — those who swear by bacon and those who are oblivious to its existence. It’s the former who will be glad to know that September 3, gives you another reason to go all porky, enjoying bacon dishes as it marks International Bacon Day. And what better way to celebrate the occasion than to go on a pigathon across the city, here’s a round up of bacon inspired dishes that you must try.

Bacon over Chicken

How do you make chicken sinful? Throw in some bacon and you are good to go. What you get here is chicken stuffed with cheese wrapped with bacon, served with tomato sauce. 
COST: Rs 430, plus taxes
AT: Light House Cafe, Khar and Worli

Bacon and Parmesan wrapped dates with creme fraiche

Bacon and dates, did you say? Bring it on! Crispy fried bacon meets sweet dates and creme fraiche seals the deal. A medley of textures and flavours, avoid sharing or cutting into it. This one is best had whole.
COST:Rs 455, plus taxes
AT: Terttulia, Shivaji Park

Bacon Butty

It does not get simpler and cheesier than this! Spicy cheesy fries on bacon strips sandwiched between two buns.
COST: Rs 250 
AT: Brunch ‘n’ Munch, Orlem, Malad (W)

Piggy Tail

Cocktail 

Bacon fat is infused in the bourbon whiskey. The infused whiskey is then shaken on ice with fresh muddled orange, maple syrup and served in a rock glass. Finished with Aromatic Bitters. 
COST:Rs 550
AT: Toast Bistro & Bar, Andheri (E)

Smoked Bacon Bloody Mary 

Too much of a good thing is never a bad thing in the world of bacon lovers. That probably explains why this concoction even made it here. If a regular Bloody Mary simply does not pack in the punch for you, the  Smoked Bacon Bloody Mary promises to deliver that and much more.
COST: Rs 545, plus taxes
AT: Woodside Inn, Colaba

Bacon Fondue

A more decadent version of the classic fondue. What you get is cheese fondue with chopped bacon served with bread croutons and spinach fitters.
COST: Rs 295, plus taxes
AT: Grandmama’s Cafe, Dadar and Lower Parel

Prawn Wrapped in Bacon 

Prepared on a robatta grill, the prawns are marinated with sesame and Japanese spices wrapped in bacon  to provide a smokey aroma.
COST: Rs 669
AT:  Mamagoto, Bandra (W)

Bacon wrapped tandoori morels, dry chardonnay carbonara

Kashmiri morels stuffed with cream and cheese are wrapped with bacon and served along with a bacon murrabba, truffle oil crumbs and Chardonnay Carbonara sauce. 
COST:  Rs 875, plus taxes
AT: Masala Library, BKC

Smoked Bacon and Sweet Corn Soup  with Chive Oil

This is an improved version of the classic sweet corn soup with smoked bacon. It is perfectly mashed, with a lovely medium-thick consistency and a hint of chive oil that lends it a distinct taste. Enjoy the soup with bacon that’s dunked into it or with the meat bits served separately as croutons. 
COST:Rs 295, plus taxes
AT: The Sassy Spoon, Nariman Point