[In-Person] India, June 09, [In-Person] James Hickey Sarani (Dacres Lane), Kolkata Evening Street Food Walk

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In-Person James Hickey Sarani (Dacres Lane), Kolkata Evening Street Food Walk
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Hello fellow Local Guides!

Kolkata is a city where history breathes through its lanes, and nowhere is this more delicious than at its iconic food hubs.

I am thrilled to invite you all to our upcoming in-person meetup:James Hickey Sarani (Dacres Lane) Evening Street Food Walk!

On this special walk, we won’t just satisfy our taste buds; we will embark on a journey through time. Together, we will uncover the vibrant history of Dacres Lane and explore the fascinating stories of how and why this iconic food haven’s colonial name changed over the centuries from James Hickey Sarani. It’s a rare chance to discover the hidden stories behind the flavors!

Here are all the details you need to know:
:date: Meetup Details
Date: 9th June 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 6:00 PM Onwards
Venue: Dacres Lane, James Hickey Sarani, Kolkata
Meeting Point: Esplanade Metro Station (Main Line)
Host: Mainak Dasgupta

:world_map: Meetup Agenda

Our evening will be packed with community interaction, exploration, and, of didn’t forget, incredible food:

Guided exploration of the historic lanes.
Discovering the hidden gems and iconic local stalls of Dacres Lane.
Exploring the rich history of the area and understanding its cultural transformation.
Tastings from legendary local food stalls.
Capturing Kolkata’s street food magic through our lenses to improve Google Maps.

:metro: How to Reach
Getting to the meeting point is very straightforward:
By Metro: Take the North-South Main Metro Line directly to Esplanade Station. From there, it is a short 5–7 minute walk to our venue.
By Bus/Tram: Alight at the Tram Depot towards Raj Bhavan Gate, which serves as a prominent landmark close by.

:backpack: Things to Carry

  1. A water bottle to stay hydrated.
  2. Comfortable walking shoes for navigating the lanes easily.
  3. Your phone or camera to capture great moments.
  4. Lots of enthusiasm for food and history!

Support Local: Love Local. Eat Local. Explore Local.

Let’s come together to make a difference, support our local food stalls, and celebrate the culture of Kolkata!

Please RSVP on the platform if you are planning to join so I can keep track of numbers. Looking forward to an amazing evening of history, culture, and discovery with my fellow food lovers!
See you all there!

Mainak Dasgupta
Proud Local Guide from West Bengal

#LocalGuidesConnect

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Wow @MainakD tumne to kaafi meetup plan kar rakhe hain :raising_hands: all the best!

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Good luck for your meetup @MainakD

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sab ap ki ashirbad :folded_hands: thank you so much :blush::heart: would glad if you join this meet-up too

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Thank you so much :blush:

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All the best for your meet up @MainakD .

My best wishes.

Regards

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Thank you so much :folded_hands:

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So nice … Best wishes for your meet-up plan. @MainakD
I will try to join this interesting meetup …

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Congratulations on the meetup, dear @MainakD
Hope Kolkata LGs join in huge numbers and join the meetup :partying_face:
My best wishes :handshake:

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Thank you yesterday was fun ! I hope that you will enjoy too on Tuesday on the food walk see you on the day :grinning_face:

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yess thank you so much :folded_hands:… since this is a food walk I want to see how many food lovers are there in WBLG :grinning_face:

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Best of luck for your meetup @MainakD :raising_hands: