An old photo of Peliti's from http://puronokolkata.com/ |
Upon the Viceroy’s death, Peliti left Government House,
and started his own establishment. By appointment to H.R.H., The Prince of
Wales, and H.R.H., The Duke of Connaught, Peliti’s was one of the better known
institutions of it’s day. By the 1890’s it had become quite popular among the
business community of Clive Street, and many would flock to the establishment
for their traditional Friday family lunch. Pelitis’ was famous for their three
course lunch which could be had very quickly, for the somewhat hefty sum of Rs
1.50. Peliti was also well known as a great confectioner, and won an award at
the Calcutta International Exhibition of 1889, for his 12 foot tall Eiffel
Tower, “a miniature marvel in sugar”. Peliti’s operated in Calcutta until the
1930’s.
Peliti's today |
The marble plaque identifying the building |
The Original marble plaque, bearing the name of the
restaurant’s illustrious owner, may still be seen, on the right of the main
entrance. It reads “By Special Appointment to His Excellency, The Viceroy,
Federico Peliti, Importer of English, French and Italian Provisions, Fancy
Presents, and Wine Merchant”.
- by Deepanjan Ghosh
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