{
  "id": 20103272,
  "title": "Food Review: The Library At NMACC Is Where Books, Bites And Cocktails Come Together",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/15/food-review-the-library-at-nmacc-is-where-books-bites-and-cocktails",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-15T02:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/lifestyle/food-review-the-library-at-nmacc-is-where-books-bites-and-cocktails-come-together"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Library at NMACC is a unique space that combines a library, a café, and a cocktail bar. Visitors can find over 30 genres of books lining the walls, offering a diverse selection for reading. The menu features a variety of dishes and desserts, blending flavors and ingredients from different cultures.\n\nBreakfast items include bagels, muffins, eggs, coffee, tea, and a frozen yogurt bowl, which is freshly made to order. The \"Amazon Acai Bowl\" and \"House Muesli\" are recommended choices. Chicken Mortadella Crepe is another highlight, served on a bed of pistachio pesto and spinach cheese.\n\nThe Smokehouse Bagel with salmon is a must-try for salmon lovers, featuring cream and crispy capers. The muffins, croissants, and lemon cake are all highly recommended. Cocktails include the Strawberry and Basil Negroni, a refreshing mix of strawberry-infused Campari and basil-infused gin.\n\nAsian Salad and Beetroot & Orange Salad are interesting options for vegetarians. Hara Bhara Layered Paneer and Potato Hashers are popular mains. The Asian Grilled Snapper and Gem Lettuce Bowls Cheese Chilli Cracker are other standout dishes. First Edition cocktail features gin, Bianco Vermouth, and tomato basil brine.\n\nVegetarians should try the Potato Hashers. For dessert, the Matilda Cake and Sans Sucre pastry are recommended. The library offers a wide variety of flavors and experiences, with the cost for two including alcohol being around ₹3,000.",
  "summary": "The Library at NMACC brings everything together under one roof — a place to read, eat, meet friends, and just chill. The space is well lit with walls that boast of more than 30 genres of books. The menu follows the same vibe, mixing flavours, dishes and memories from different cultures. There are no fixed rules here. Breakfast can turn into lunch, a pastry can be dinner, and a few small plates…",
  "key_points": [
    "Library at NMACC combines books, café, and cocktails",
    "Over 30 genres of books and diverse menu offered",
    "Recommended dishes include Chicken Mortadella Crepe and Strawberry and Basil Negroni"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}