Lanterns & Friends — An Intimate Diwali Dinner

Lanterns & Friends — An Intimate Diwali Dinner (8 seats)

A cozy, conversation-led Diwali evening: 4-course menu, warm prompts, and new friends.
When: [10/25], 6:30–9:00 PM • Where: [Los Gatos CA] • Tickets: $250 • Seats: 8 only
Includes welcome drink, dinner, dessert, mithai gift, conversation cards, opt-in photos. Dress festive-comfortable.erns & Friends — An Intimate Diwali Dinner

Info:
• 6:30 Welcome chai/rose-saffron fizz; name cards with a fun prompt
• 6:40 Host hello + light the diya; 60-second intros (name, one delight this year)
• 6:50 Course 1: Chaat + conversation starter (cards on table)
• 7:10 Course 2: Tandoor/veg platter; seat shuffle (switch 2–3 spots)
• 7:35 Course 3: Family-style mains; prompt: “A ritual I’m starting/retiring”
• 8:05 Dessert + tea; “two truths & a wish” (future wish, not work)
• 8:25 Closing toast, mithai boxes, shared photo QR
Menu (sample, vegetarian with easy swaps)
• Welcome: Rose-saffron spritz or masala chai
• Chaat: Smoked beet & avocado bhel cups (vegan)
• Tandoor/Hot: Paneer tikka & broccoli/cauli sekh kebab (vegan tofu option)
• Mains (family-style): Dal makhani (or tadka), jackfruit/veg korma, jeera rice, lacha paratha, kachumber
• Dessert: Kesar phirni with pistachio praline (vegan coconut kheer option)

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