Introducing
Sterling Local
At Sterling, our Discoveries and Experiences (D&E) provide our guests with memorable holidays. Now, we are taking our D&E to a new high !
Sterling LOCAL, our signature resto-bar across the Sterling resorts is a collection of diverse tastes, flavours, aroma and all things gastronomical with a tipsy sense of happiness. It’s a place where you celebrate everything desi, highlighting the common yet unknown flavours, brought to life by homegrown recipes prepared by authentic local chefs and our expert mixologists.
Embark on the journey from the colonial town of Ooty, stretching to the prince of hill stations Kodaikanal and then take a detour into the cocolicious valleys of Yercaud, before breaking away to the colourful and chirpy wilderness of Wayanad and settle down on the white sands of Varca Goa. Here, the quench for desi is just getting thirstier.
Signature Resto Bar
When in Ooty – get truly LOCAL! What better way to get an authentic experience of the place? Now, we have made it easier for you to enjoy the most exotic cuisines and drinks that are local to Ooty - under one roof. Prepared from homegrown ingredients by local chefs, some of these drinks have a rich history of their own and make for a compelling travel story.
Signature Stories of LOCAL - Ooty
LOCAL at Ooty engulfs you in the complete experience of the Nilgiris. Drawing inspiration from the Nilgiri Mountain Railways (NMR) and the historic Ooty race-course. There are many muses to this quaint and popular holiday town of India. Our desi food borrows lesser known snacks of the Badaga, Irula and Toda tribes, and our beverages are prepared with blend of spices, chocolates, herbs, flowers and fresh indigenous fruits of Ooty. Btw, did you know Gin & Tonic was invented in Ooty?
So, for all these interesting tid-bits and out of the world experience hit to our LOCAL.
For more information, download our some of our Signature Stories e-books.
Signature Stories Ooty download
Signature Stories of LOCAL - Kodaikanal
LOCAL at Kodaikanal, reminds you of the vintage cheese factories, kodai mushrooms, herbs like our GI Tagged ‘Poondu’ (Hill Garlic), ‘Puli’ – (Tamarind),’Sukku’ – Dry Ginger, fresh seasonal fruits like green apples, gooseberries, oranges, pomegranates and much more. Discover here the regional specials of Dindugal, Madurai and Kongunadu with a twist.
So, for all these interesting tid-bits and out of the world experience hit to our LOCAL.
For more information, download our some of our Signature Stories e-books.
Signature Stories Kodaikanal download
Signature Stories of LOCAL - Yercaud
LOCAL at Yercaud is a breeze of freshness in the charming Shevroy hills. The menu here is inspired by the specialties of Salem, Pallipalayam, and Yercaud and is a delight for food enthusiasts. Test your level of spice-tolerance, our signature cocktails and mocktails have the punch. Dark rum, banana and lychee special called ‘Rum Lychee Kalakki’, our very own fresh ‘Yercaud Kappitini’ which combines the fresh coffee from Yercaud with Vodka or ‘Salem Mango Injichaaru’ (seasonal) with seasonal Salem Mangoes, lime and Ginger Beer, and many more are carefully prepared to leave you asking for more.
So, for all these interesting tid-bits and out of the world experience hit to our LOCAL.
Signature Stories of LOCAL - Goa
One of the quintessential experiences at Goa will be to visit LOCAL at Sterling Varca. We encourage you to uncover distinctive flavours of the region and tantalize your tastes with some authentic coastal delicacies and seasoned beverages that are traditional to Goan homes. Here the popular Feni transforms into ‘Tambde Rosa’ when topped with kokum and lemonade to give you the same high but with a milder aftertaste. The iconic Cabo White Rum is put to swirl with vodka, gin, some desi spices and pineapple juice and presented in our signature style as ‘Aguada Light House’
So, for all these interesting tid-bits and out of the world experience hit to our LOCAL.
For more information, download our some of our Signature Stories e-books.
Signature Stories Goa download
Signature stories
A thousand words might not be enough for you to describe the truly authentic taste of a signature dish or a drink that you had – to your friends. We hope you enjoy the look of awe (or envy) in their eyes as you describe the unique food and drinks you experienced at LOCAL.
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Desi Strawberry Margarita
- Mexican Tequilla meets Ooty’s Beauty
- A blend of tequila and triple sec garnished with Ooty’s famous strawberries fresh from the farm, garnished with a naughty dash of lime. The Strawberries of Ooty give the cocktail it’s seductive red colour, the distinctive ‘Local’ flavour adding a dash of homegrown freshness from Sterling’s very own organic farm.
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‘Maravalli Ver Vaatal’
- Tapioca 'rooted' to a Grill
- Nilgiri mountain tribes grill “Maravalli Ver” (Tapioca) over a wood fire and relish it with salt & green chilly chutney. We’ve just elevated the Tapioca a bit and provide a spicy garlic coconut dip with it. It’s a marriage made in gastronomic heaven.
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‘Malaithen' Peach Whisky
- The sweet-sour trouble
- Pure honey from the finest honeycombs of the Nilgiris, collected by the native Irulas and Kurumbas using age-old methods, serves as its most exotic, and definitive ingredient. This ‘malaithen’ (mountain honey) blended with Whisky and selected Peach syrup, results in a heady combination overflowing with flavour.
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Badagas ‘Kozhi’ Fry
- Chicken Fry Badaga Style
- Badagas are the oldest living tribe in the Nilgiris. Presenting an authentic Badaga “Kozhi” (chicken) preparation, marinated in home-grown ‘LOCAL’ chilly and spices powder mix, and deep fried. Sinful!
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‘Kinoa’ Gin & Tonic
- The Dawa in Daaru
- When Quinine ('Kinoa') was given to British soldiers as an anti-malarial tonic, it was accompanied by a dash of Gin to help it go down smoother. Today, Gin & Tonic remains Ooty’s favourite poison. Raise a toast to ‘Kinoa’ Gin & Tonic, minus the bitter Quinine, replenished with Sterling’s very own homegrown basil and plum.
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‘Iraal Thulaithathu’
- Shrimp Satay meets Peanut Chutney
- East meets South East as Tender “Iraal” (shrimp) is marinated lovingly in Thai spices and “Thulaithathu” (skewered) before being grilled. Served with its favorite dip of Peanut Chutney this dish is guaranteed to make you s(a)tay on and indulge your taste buds!
Celebrate the Desi flavor
Visit Sterling LOCAL!