Sayaji Pune to elevate your dining experience by hosting a Vegan Food Festival!

Pune, November 2022: Plant-based food or veganism has slowly but surely caught the attention of many. While many have adapted to the vegan lifestyle either due to health/food restrictions or simply out of choice; plant-based food has surplus benefits and a lot to offer. 1st November is celebrated as International Vegan Day and Sayaji Pune is hosting a week-long Vegan Food festival at their poolside restaurant, Turque to allow guests to truly experience the flavors of plant-based food.

From an ethical point of view, veganism stands to be a great alternative. Those who are not necessarily vegan, but wish to decrease meat consumption, or love animals and wish to do better but aren’t aware of how opting for plant-based food is a great way to start. Through this food festival, Sayaji Pune looks forward to elevating its guests' dining experience. While there are misconceptions that when opting for vegan food the options are limited or the food won’t taste that great, the culinary experts at Sayaji Pune are here to change your opinion. 

The Vegan Food festival will consist of appetizing flavors and food combinations. From Tomato and Leek soup to Tuscan Panzanella Salad, to Green moong ki Shammi Indian, vegetable dim sum, and Vegetable fried wonton in appetizers, the robust preparations will leave you craving for the mains. In the mains, you can opt for Mongolian-style pot rice, Suba yaki noodle Asian, Bhindi Hari Mirchi masala, or Lehsun dal tadka. A little something for everyone. 

Whether you’re a fan of plant-based food or wish to try this particular cuisine, look no further than Sayaji Pune. Head to their picturesque poolside restaurant Turque to experience the bountiful offerings the food fest offers!

DATES: up to 5th November 2022

TIME: 7:00 PM Onwards

VENUE: Turque, Sayaji Pune

Daawat-e-awadh food festival to kick start at Mado Mado, Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai International Airport

Daawat-e-awadh food festival to kick start at Mado Mado, Fairfield by Marriott Mumbai International Airport from Friday, 4th November.

Details of the first Food festival at Mado Mado, Fairfield by Marriott

Food festival name

Daawat-E-Awadh

Dates :

Friday 4th Nov to 13th Nov 2022

Timings:

7:30Pm to 11:30 pm

Contact details :

8657894131

Pricing

₹ 2236 all-inclusive

The idea of food festival :

Immerse in authentic Nawabi taste specially curated by MasterChef Rehman

The motive of the food festival :

To highlight and offer guests an array of Rich and Royal Cuisine of Oudh ranging from Kebabs, Salans, and Biryanis to Desserts and Rotis.

The festival evokes the indolent spirit of Nawabs where the atmosphere is synonym of Royal. The event will be a feast for the palate with Master Chef Rehman and his original khansamas’ team

It's totally an indulgence in Nawabi Era

Offerings of food festival :

An array of gourmet delicacies featuring world famous

kebabs (Galawati, Kakori, Murg Tikka Mirza Hasnu, Mahi Dum kebab etc),

Curries (Bong Zafrani Nehari, Ahamri Murg, Paneer Khushrang),

Kormas (Murg Awadhi Korma, Asifi Gosht Korma, Nafees Samak Korma etc),

Biryanis (Gosht Pulao, Khaas Murg Biryani, Korma Dum Biryani, Malihabadi Taheri Pulao, Nanratan Biryani) and Desserts (Shahi Tukra, Zafrani Kheer, Sheereen Zarda, Mirchi Ka Halwa etc ) with a parallel variants of Vegetarians and Non vegetarians options.

Hilton Goa Resort embraced the festive cheer with a joyous cake mixing ceremony

Goa, November 2022: Hilton Goa Resort embraced the Yuletide with the traditional cake mixing ceremony which marks the beginning of the festive season on the 22nd of October 2022. The starry affair was graced with Goan media, influencers, content creators along with the guests, who called it one of the best cake mixing events in Goa. 

The soirée began with a signature dance performance by the resort's management and staff followed by a special performance by the saxophonist.
The guests donned aprons, gloves, and chef hats as they excitedly immersed themselves in creating the merry mixture by combining the spices, nuts, and spirited beverages. The evening saw an assorted menu curated by the culinary team at the resort comprising palatable small bites and refreshments which were savored by the guests. A dedicated bar was set up by Maka Zai for guests to relish which was the perfect addition to the sundowner event.  

On this occasion, Amandeep Singh Grover, General Manager, Hilton Goa Resort said, On the occasion of cake mixing, Amandeep Singh Grover said “It was delightful to host this year's cake mixing ceremony which marks the beginning of the festive season. The evening was filled with joy, laughter, and many unforgettable memories. While the event was a traditional one, the fun activities and games curated by the staff made the event all the more exciting and cheerful. ”

The evening was made more exciting with fun games and activities which started with finding the hidden souvenirs while mixing the cake where the winners received mega hampers for gratification curated by Hilton Goa Resort in association with Paul John and Big Banyan. The resort concluded the beautiful evening by giving all their attendees special festive gift hampers from their collection of ‘Khushiyan by Hilton’.

With an elaborate set up, the spectacular ambiance of the resort, festive décor, and fare to match the theme of the event, it was a flawless amalgamation of a soirée filled with panache, euphoria, and glee.

Traditions and Treats at DoubleTree by Hilton Goa – Panaji

November:The Christmas fervor at DoubleTree by Hilton Goa – Panaji kick-started with a cake-mixing rendezvous followed by a sumptuous brunch at their all-day dining outlet ‘Comida’. On a lazy Sunday afternoon, this endearing activity of the traditional mixing of exotic drupes with liqueur, engulfed the air in festive revelry.

Chef Kamath along with his brigade ensured sumptuous portions of elixir seeped into the selection of assorted nuts and candied fruits thereby lending a mystic vibe to the occasion. Guests took turns to churn this effusive mix and dawn the Christmas festivities.

The labour of love will be rested for a month before being churned to a selection of Christmas goodies by December. Guests visiting the resort in the festive months will get a chance to enjoy this sumptuous spread with a special festive dessert table among the other popular brunch favourites. The live singing wrote off a memorable Sunday for the guests as they unwound in the warm atmosphere created by the hotel’s staff.

MEMORABLE WEDDINGS WITH PRIDE

Pride Group Of Hotels has witnessed a significant movement in bookings across all its properties for the wedding season. All the hotels nationally have seen a surge in bookings for the upcoming season with banquets already booked on many auspicious dates. With specially curated packages, themed settings, and personalized cuisines, Pride Group Of Hotels reinforces itself as the one-stop destination for the big fat Indian wedding.

“We have witnessed an uptick in demand for weddings with a significant increase in the number of room bookings and banquet sales. The increase in demand is primarily witnessed in the markets of New Delhi, Bhopal, Jaipur, Goa, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Pune, Chennai, Somnath, and Nagpur. Pride Group Of Hotels resonates with true Indian Hospitality and has attained high acclaim in the catering and hospitality sector. Guests can expect impeccable service in stunning settings, where the fine craftsmanship and bespoke attention to detail is paid to every moment” says SP Jain, Chairman and Managing Director, Pride Hotels Ltd.

Further, “We’re fortunate to cater to 3rd generations of same families. At the same time, Gen Z and communities who don’t mind confirming venue dates on weekends and only for convenience. These set of people are our honored human asset who help us ensure innovation in service and keep our banquets busy round the year” says Atul Upadhyay, Senior Vice President, Pride Hotels Ltd. Depending on the wedding scale, the Pride Hotels team designs the itinerary, starting from welcoming guests to catering services, and world-class entertainment to the themed décor. The highly experienced chef’s design bespoke culinary offerings that make the wedding even more special. Guests can choose from handpicked multi-cuisine delicacies that pledge to give your taste palette an unforgettable experience. There is a dedicated team of experts, to ensure that every detail is impeccably envisioned, created, and executed.

Pride Hotels has a presence in around 45 great locations with 4,850 rooms, 98 restaurants, 125 banquets, lawns and conference halls. Currently, Pride Hotels Ltd operates and manages a chain of hotels under the brand name “Pride Plaza Hotel” an Indian Luxury Collection, “Pride Hotel” which are conveniently centrally located business hotels, “Pride Resorts” at mesmerizing destinations, Mid-Market segment hotels for every business “Pride Biznotels” and a fresh concept of Premium luxury serviced apartment stays “Pride Suites”. Current locations are New Delhi, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Nagpur, Bangalore, Chennai, Goa, Jaipur, Indore, Udaipur, Bharatpur, Mussoorie, Puri, Gangtok, Anand, Alkapuri, and Manjusar (Vadodara), Sasan Gir, Somnath and Bhopal. Upcoming locations are Nainital, Jim Corbett, Jabalpur, Bhopal, Daman, Rishikesh, Aatapi, Surendranagar, Dwaraka, Bhavnagar, Bharuch, Agra, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Neemrana, Mysore, Gurugram, Rajkot, Aurangabad, Halol, Lucknow, Varanasi, Rudra Prayag, Kanpur, Noida among others

W GOA X SUNBURN PRESENTS HALLOWEEN WEEKEND

Spooky season is upon us!

This year, W Goa is taking it up a notch.

The exquisite oceanfront luxe hotel is celebrating the legendary night of terror and magic with a weekend of transcending beats with headlining acts by KILL THE CLOWN & MOJI on 29th & 30th October respectively.

It’s time to summon your inner demon or angel, whichever you choose. Swoop in your spooky silhouette to witness a complete weekend full of high-octane and unique psychedelic techno blends that will get you charged up.

KILL THE CLOWN:

KILL THE CLOWNS are w DJs and Mexican Producers who have managed to position themselves in Mexico and around the world in the Electronic music scene. They have participated in several festivals such as EDC Mexico, Medusa Festival Spain , Holi Dance of Colours and Water Castle among others.

MOJI:

As a new era in dance music emerges, Australia’s masked mystery is paving the way. MOJI burst onto the scene in mid-2017 with a modern-day house-inspired bootleg of Lil Jon’s club anthem Get Low which reached number 1 on EDM Lead’s overall top 100 charts and received support from the likes of The Chainsmokers, Timmy Trumpet, Wuki and many more. MOJI’s debut single titled 'Dream Forever' released in 2018 with NCS which achieved more than 1 million streams on the day of release and broke into several dance charts around the world. In November of 2020 MOJI released another major collaboration, this time working with DJ Mags #114 DJ in the world; KEVU. Together the pair created a festival anthem titled ‘Empire Of The Dragons’, the track was an instant success gaining early support from the likes of W&W, Saberz and many more. On the back of a busy year of music (2020), MOJI was signed to Asia’s top booking Agency ‘Supermodified’ who also represent Martin Garrix, Yellow Claw, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike as well as several other well known EDM acts. 2021 started with a bang with MOJI recording his first Beatport top 10 placing. ‘Big Boy Tings’ peaked at #9 in the Hard Dance charts.

So get your spook on this Halloween at Rockpool, W Goa.

Day & Date: Saturday - Sunday | 29-30 October 2022

Time: 10 PM onwards

Venue: Rockpool, W Goa

Price: INR 1000 onwards

Booking Link: https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/sunburn-halloween-weekend/ET00341688

Crowne Plaza Greater Noida celebrates International Chef Day; Young Kids become master chefs for a day

Along with cooking food, the kid received insight into a career in the hospitality industry from the Chefs team led by Executive Sous Chef, Saurabh Singh Chandel and General Manager Crowne Plaza Greater Noida, Sharad K. Upadhyay

Chefs are known for their skills and innovative presentable techniques and cooking some delectable savories. They are the creative hands behind the love language called food. They keep innovating to satisfy our food cravings. To mark a day, International Chef Day dedicated to these wonderful cooks, Crowne Plaza Greater Noida played host to a unique fun activity, where they invited kids from Prathmik Vidhyalaya Mubarikpur and gave them the opportunity to be the master chef for the day to cook some delicious dishes. 

Along with cooking food, the kid received insight into a career in the hospitality industry from the Chefs team led by Executive Sous Chef, Saurabh Singh Chandel and General Manager Crowne Plaza Greater Noida, Sharad K. Upadhyay. It was a heady concoction for these kids who also tried their hands at cooking during this fun activity. It was a delightful event in every sense for these kids. 

Talking about the activity GM Sharad K. Upadhyay said, we all are in celebration mode, and it’s the International Chef Day. To contribute to the society and in an effort to make these kids have a good time, entertainment and celebrations, we plan to host this program with kids and chefs. It was thoroughly entertaining for us to have them here to celebrate the Chef Day, some of them were quite talented and tried their hands at deliciously cooked dishes. 

During the program, the kids danced to the tunes, recited some songs, poems etc., while we found the GM himself cooking for these kids. That was a surprising moment for all. 

Saurabh Singh Chandel was excited and happy with the proceedings. He said to be a part of such activities are real fun, especially when these kids cooked the dishes and served like the professionals. We at Crowne Plaza Greater Noida believe in celebrating each and every occasion in a different way, so we all decided to dedicate the International Chef Day celebrations to these little master chefs for a day and it was some serious fun and entertainment for all, he said. 

The Crowne Plaza Greater Noida team also celebrated the day and Diwali festivities with these kids and contributed some gifts as a token of love to the children.

Sizzling flavors at Sayaji Pune’s Sizzler food festival this October!

Pune, October 20, 2022: Sizzlers make for that perfect fun order and why not! With a hint of drama attached to it as you hear the sizzle from the metal plate and watch the steam from that piping hot meal…it’s all too hard to go unnoticed. This month, Sayaji Pune is all set to invite you to an extravagant Sizzler Food Festival! After all, sizzlers are an eternal favorite and make for a smoking hot treat this monsoon season!

While this widely popular dish is an American concept, its variant can be found in different parts of the world. The India sizzler dates to 1963 and was introduced by Firoz Irani. It was later carried on by son and since then has been a favorite among many. A meal that has delicious aromas wafting by, an array of options in sauces- tangy, spicy, barbeque, you name it, a meal that is a treat to the eye as well your tastebuds, and a variety of grilled, roasted, or fried meats/vegetables along with your choice of rice/noodles/fries make this dish simply irresistible.

The chef and his team of culinary experts have curated a menu that is a little something for everyone. For those who enjoy oriental flavors can relish dishes such as Kung pao water chestnut sizzler with rice, Cantonese cottage cheese chilli sizzler. Sizzlers with a desi take will feature preparations such as Gosht ghee roast sizzler with roomali roti, Murgh reshmi kebab with curd onion salad, Paneer tikka sizzler with dal makhani & rice, and Aloo nazaquat sizzler. Other sumptuous preparations that can’t be missed are Rosemary scented chicken steak, Paprika grilled fish with sautéed veggies, Prawns sizzler with hot soya chilli sauce, and Lamb bell pepper sizzler with rice.

The team at Sayaji Pune is all set to elevate your dining experience this October with an array of sizzling preparations to feast on. What are you for then? Make your way to Sayaji Pune to experience a hearty meal with your loved ones!

DATES: Ongoing- Friday, October 21, 2022

TIME: 7:00 PM Onwards

VENUE: TurQue, Sayaji Pune

21ST Chandiwala Ensemble Begins On A Bright Note

Banarsidas Chandiwala Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology inaugurated “The 21st Chandiwala Hospitality Ensemble” on 19th October 2022. The event was witnessed by a record crowd of Hospitality Students, Industry Experts, Trade Media and Faculty Members. Such events steer students towards teamwork, leadership, and planning with overall management skills as well as showcasing artistic ability in cultural extravaganzas, for holistic personality development through extracurricular activities. The event began with an inauguration ceremony with eminent Chief Guest Chef Rakesh Sethi, Radisson Hotel Group, Guest of Honour Dr Ganesh Bagler, Associate Professor, Infosys Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Department of Computational Biology, IITD.

Chief guest Chef Rakesh Sethi, Radisson Hotel Group, Guest of Honour Dr Ganesh Bagler, Associate Professor, Infosys Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Department of Computational Biology, IITD, Mr. R.K. Bhandari, Principal BCIHMCT, and Chef Prem Ram, CHE Event Coordinator and Joint Secretary Indian Culinary Forum, declared the event open with Lamp Lighting Ceremony followed by Ganesh Vandana.

Mr. R.K. Bhandari, Principal BCIHMCT, welcomed the Chief Guest for the opening ceremony - Chef Rakesh Sethi, Guest of Honour Dr Ganesh Bagler and other esteemed guests, sponsors, media partners, faculty members and participants,

He emphasized that BCIHMCT is an institution which stages the spirits of the budding hotelier. He said "While giving pure academics the due importance it deserves, BCIHMCT has always provided the students from Hospitality fraternity to showcase their talents and spirit of hospitality by organizing such events."

Chef Rakesh Sethi, in his opening remarks stated that events like these ensure students are ready to face the Industry and the life ahead. Calling the budding hospitality professionals the assets of the hotel industry, he encouraged the participating teams to put in their best efforts during the three day mega event.

Dr. Ganesh Bagler spoke about his research in computational gastronomy which is an emerging data science of food, flavors and health. By blending food with data and computation he has helped establish the foundations of this niche area. Starting with the investigation of food pairing in Indian cuisine, his lab has contributed to computational gastronomy with studies on culinary fingerprints of world cuisines, culinary evolution, benevolent health impacts of spices, and taste prediction algorithms.

Dr. Chef Prem Ram, congratulated the institution for organising the Ensemble and also thanked Shri Banarsidas Chandiwala Sewa Smarak Trust Society, along with sponsors, media partners & participating institutes for their contribution towards the Hospitality Ensemble.

He spoke about the sustainability of food and its long term impact on the health of Indian consumers. Incidentally, we have kept the theme of "Shashwat Bhoj" which truly encapsulates the theme of sustainability. "Shaswat Bhoj" is a feast to remember our past, to sustain for our future and to explore our discovered present. After all, the habit of local consumption is a principle encouraged by ancient medicinal systems as it helps decrease the ecological footprint by reducing energy requirements involved in processing, packaging, storage, and transportation.

The Chefs and Managers representing different departments of Hotels in Delhi-NCR will be judging the various competitions such as Bar-wizard Bar Challenge (a cocktail mix-&-straight competition), R Pure Traditional Vedic Cuisine Challenge, Nestle Culinary Challenge, USAPEEC INDIA, Biryani Competition, Oxford Hospitality Brain Twister (quiz competition related to hospitality services & tourism), Korean Culinary Challenge, Floral Decoration Competition, Tramontina Fruit & Vegetable Carving and Dress the Cake Competition. Through Regional Indian Culinary Contest the ensemble encourages the youth to learn more about their roots and revival of the traditional Indian recipes.

Sayaji Raipur brings in the yuletide season with the traditional Cake Mixing Ceremony!

Raipur, October 2022: It’s time to usher in good tidings and happiness with the traditional cake-mixing ceremony. Sayaji Raipur is all set to mark the beginning of the yuletide season by inviting guests to their annual cake-mixing ceremony- a time for friends, family, and loved ones to ring in a joyous time together!

 

The traditional cake-mixing ceremony celebrates the beginning of the Christmas season by mixing varied fruits, assorted nuts, mixed spices, fruit peels, and liquor to form a delightful mixture that will be perfect to bake scrumptious Christmas cakes and treats. The history of this amazing tradition that takes place weeks before Christmas goes back centuries ago. The ingredients required to bake the perfect plum cake are put together and mixed well in large quantities. Bottles of high-quality liquor, wine, and honey are poured over dried fruits, nuts, powdered grains, fresh fruits, and spices and are mixed well-using hands to give the cakes their amazing taste and mesmerizing aroma. These mixtures are then refrigerated until all the flavors and aromas are blended well.  It is believed that the first cake was baked in Egypt. In the 17th century, cake mixing was an intimate family affair. The family members would gather to celebrate and share the happiness of the upcoming Christmas and the New Year season. This time let’s join at Sayaji Raipur and celebrate the fun of cake mixing.

 

What are you waiting for then? Make your way to Sayaji Raipur to celebrate, share experiences, stories, blessings, and the warmth of the festive season!

 

DATE: 22nd Oct 2022

TIME: 1630 Hrs

VENUE: Sayaji Raipur

Blue Lotus at Sayaji Hotel Kolhapur hosts Grand Trunk Road Festival

Blue Lotus, the all-day dining restaurant at Sayaji Hotel Kolhapur is hosting the ‘Grand Trunk Road’ festival starting from 17th October to 23rd October 2022. The Grand Trunk Road, formerly known as Uttarapatha, Sarak-e-Azam, Badshahi Sarak, and Sarak-e-Sher Shah is one of Asia's oldest and longest major roads. Blue Lotus will be decorated on the theme of Grand Trunk Road mile stones and few famous structures of the states passing through the road which aims to offer a unique experience to their visitant.

 

The menu curated by the chef can let the foodies savor the flavors and authentic dishes from gastronomic regions like Afganistan, Pakistan, Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh & Bengal. This includes Banno Kebab, Kasundi Chingri, Makka malai seek, Tash paneer, Kundan kalian, Murgh Pushtoon, Murshidabadi Biriyani, Lazeez –e- Chaman, Saljam Bharta among others. The mains are accompanied by a choice of desserts namely Sugar Cane Kheer, Matka Kulfi, Sheer Khurma, Kara Pak Sandesh and Shor Baja.

 

Let’s grab an opportunity to indulge in the popular dishes having originated from various cities on the GT Road. 

 

 

Time: Dinner 7:00 Pm onwards.

Date: 17th to 23rd October 2022

Venue: Blue Lotus, Sayaji Hotel Kolhapur

Cost : INR 951* taxes applicable

For Reservations : 7722053736 / 7722053770

 

Visit: www.sayajihotels.com

SUPER WEEKEND WITH SPARKLING OFFERS AND EVENTS AT PHOENIX MARKETCITY MUMBAI

Mumbai’s favorite destination mall, Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai is adding a whole lot of sparkle to this weekend, replete with exciting live events, fun activities, and unmissable offers to make the festive season even more exciting. Adding a dash of extra joy is the Gold Bar Challenge where customers who shop for Rs. 5000 and more stand a chance to win a gold bar worth Rs. 2,50,000! Upload your shopping invoice on Phoenix Nhance App and double the points that you can redeem for goodies at the mall & enter the challenge! Late-night happy hours at popular restaurants and bars like Ishaara, Pop Tates, Bar Bar, Irish House from 11 pm -1am ensure that you can have the most festive fun with family and friends. So log on now to the Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai website for details: https://www.phoenixmarketcity.com/mumbai

 

SUPER WEEKENDER LIVE EVENTS:

ARJUN KANUNGO CONCERT FOR UMEED: Tap your feet or get dancing to hits like Rangrez, La LaLaandBaakiBaatPeeneBaad!With over 1.7 billion views and streams online and multiple hit songs, music superstar Arjun Kanungo is live in concert at Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai. This crowd-puller is a youth icon and the first-ever Indian artist to be featured on iTunes and Apple music.   Organized by Rotaract Club this concert supports a great cause with a part of the funds being donated to NGO 'Umeed' initiatives in providing for paediatric heart surgeries, eradicating malnutrition and providing water sanitization for the less privileged.

DATE: Saturday the 15th
TIME: 7:00 – 10:30 pm
VENUE: Dublin Square

TO BOOK:https://in.bookmyshow.com/events/arjun-kanungo-live-in-concert/ET00339432

 

La Liga | Real Madrid Vs FC Barcelona:

Sport and soccer fans can rejoice with the telecast of La Liga – Real Madrid vs FC Barcelona that will be streamed live at Dublin Square, come witness the biggest rivalry in club football history.

DATE: Sunday the 16th
TIME: 6 pm onwards
VENUE: Dublin Square

TO BOOK: https://landings.laliga.com/elclasicoinindia

Raising The Bar with World Renowned Bartender Atilla Iskifoglu at Romano’s JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar

Experience the most memorable Sunday afternoon with a celebrity flair bartender, Italian delicacies, and electrifying live entertainment at Romano’s

Mumbai, October 2022: Romano’s, the signature Italian restaurant at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar has been the city’s much-loved destination amongst gourmet aficionados. Elevating this experience for guests is the Sunday Italian Afternoon with celebrity world champion flair bartender Atilla Iskifoglu at Romano’s on 16th October 2022, in association with World on A Plate and beverage partner Pernod Ricard.

A uniquely crafted experience exhibiting some of the finest cocktails accompanied by electrifying live music with DJ Anisha. With a penchant of flipping bottles, the Turkish world champion flair bartender has made an appearance in one of the world’s greatest reality show, Britain’s Got Talent and has made flair bartending a trend indeed. Travelling the world over with reinventing cocktails and serving it with style, Atilla who has performed flair bartending for Sting, John Travolta, Madonna, and Darius, will showcase an exceptional live bar flair performance at Romano’s which cannot be missed.

Guests will witness the theatrics and experience the best of flair bartending with Atilla’s signature and innovative concoctions made from Monkey 47 & Malfy Gin, which includes Atilla’s Passion ( Ciroc Vodka, Ancho Reyes, Aperol, Passion Fruit, Raspberry Shrub), Copacabana Mule (Titos Vodka, Lime Juice, Club soda, ginger foam), Lychee Delight ( Absolut Elyx, Creme de Casis, Lychee Puree, Raspberry Shrub, Lime Juice), Don the Beachcomber ( Bacardi Gold, Bacardi Black, Lemon Juice, Passion fruit Puree, OJ juice, Pineapple Juice, Kahlua/ Simple Syrup), Purple Dragon ( Avion Tequila, Creme de cassis, Grapefruit Juice, Lime Juice, agave, Top off with Ginger beer), Sultans Velvet Secret (Remy, Louis XIII, Luxardo Cherry), Gin Cocktail Queen ( Gin, lemongrass syrup, Lime juice, Sugar Syrup, cranberry juice, blueberries, Raspberry liquir) and the ultimate Atilla’s Smash ( Whiskey, Peach ice tea, or peach syrup, Elderflover liquir or syrup, Ginger syrup, lemon juice, Soda water).

Experience the Romano’s culinary brilliance with the ever-evolving Italian delicacies such as chives and toasted poppy seeds panini and lemon and fennel butter as Table tops, Asparagus textures, saffron pearls, Confit portobello, brown onion jus, truffle foam and Nori crusted newzealand lamb loin, arugula gel among others as Handcrafted Brain Teasers and for a Sweet Closure, one can choose from Sicilian Cannolo , Sweet Ricotta , Candid Mandarin and Marzipan and Apple Cake with Pecan Rum and Bourbon Vanilla Gelato.

Join us with friends and family for the most memorable Sunday afternoon with Romano’s Italian Brunch Affair and experience the showmanship of world-renowned bartender, Atilla Iskifoglu at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar.

Raising The Bar With Atilla Iskifoglu

Venue: Romano’s, JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar

Date: 16th October 2022

Time- 1pm to 4pm

Cocktails & Small Plates

Price: INR 4000 plus taxes per person (includes food and cocktails)

"An Innovative “Malt evening” with the single Malt legends” at Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks

Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks hosted a distinctive evening with Single Malt legends - Smriti Narendran, Chivas Brothers Brand Ambassador & Chef Nishad Khadiru. The “Malt Evening” was a celebration of thoroughly researched recipes with groundbreaking experience and innovative additions for single-malt lovers such as Waseem Khan, Namita Gupta & Devesh Agarwal and other patrons of Hilton.

The evening was steered into an intense and luxurious sipping experience, with the famous malts from The Glenlivet & Aberlour paired with Chef's Nishad Khadiru special scrumptious delights. Each of the Glenlivet & Aberlour were combined with a set menu ranging from entrée to dessert. For example Glenlivet 12 YO paired with the first course while Aberlour 16 YO was paired with 74% Single Origin Madagascar Marquise as the Chef plates and decorated edible art creations. With an avant-garde gastronomical experience, Smriti Narendran captivated the guests by taking them along, on an distinctive voyage about the origin, notes & taste of each Malt along with her personal life experiences. The whole evening was complemented by theatrical elements such as Sorbet using liquid nitrogen after the first two-courses in order to cleanse the taste palate.

On this occasion, Tejus Hose, General Manager, Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks said  “India is a market that likes to savor the flavors of their single-malts. We wanted to offer consumers an experience that would further enhance their single-malt serve and we were confident that they would intrigue and appeal to the Indian consumer and open a new vertical in the Food & Beverage industry.”

Throughout the evening, the guests were served an extensive menu varying from Prosciutto with melon balls, Thyme Marinated Grilled Scallops to Risotto Di Gamberi zafferano & many more as a four-course sit down dinner with shimmering ambience accompanied by enchanting music. The highlight of these serves were the specially designed elixirs that uplift the sublime The Glenlivet 12-year old to even greater heights.

The “Malt Evening” redefines the meaning of traditional single malt and its journey which was beautifully crafted into an exemplary evening by Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks accompanied with an exclusive menu which has opened new horizons for future in the F&B industry. 

Taste the authenticity of “Durga Pujor Mahabhoj”at Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks

Encapsulate the grandeur of deep–rooted culture of the city of Joy, Kolkata with a delightful feast of “Durgapujor Mahabhoj'' from 1st October to 5th October, at Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks. Durga Puja, also known as Durgotsava is synonymous with homecoming; warm hospitality, and authentic food which is widely observed across the country and in major cities of the world by the Bengali diaspora.

Setting the atmosphere right for all the Bengalis in Bangalore bedecked with the intricate festive décor. Relish the authentic “Durgapujor Mahabhoj'', as each of the 5 days will have different reflections on the food that is eaten on the day. For example, while on Shashthi and Saptami days, the menu will have “Kolkata biryani” or “Chingri Machher Malai Curry”, Astami will have “Bhoger Khichuri with Labra” and Nabami with “Kosha mangsho”.

To curate the menu, the hotel roped in the help of a foodpreneur, Debopama who hails from Kolkata. From bite-sized culinary delights to lavish feasts, the skilled culinary team has curated an elaborate lunch from the taste palette of a Bengali. The menu celebrates a unique amalgamation of authentic age-old recipes along with Bengali favorites to tantalize the taste buds of the guests.

Delve into an indulgent gastronomic affair with an extensive spread of vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes such as Postor bora, Kosha Mangsho, Chingri Maachher Malai Curry, Kolkata Chicken Biryani and Bhoger mangsho. The restaurant will also serve specialties from the recipes of the famed Tagore family of Calcutta like The Mohan Polao, Komola Polao and Darbesh. Adding to the epicurean feast, guests can satisfy their sweet tooth from a wide selection of traditional Bengali desserts like ‘Thakur barir darbesh, Labango latika’, Golap kachagolla, and more.

Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks is all set to make this year's Durga Puja wholesome with an eclectic menu, perfect ambiance and traditional dishes of Bengal.

Venue: Ministry of Food, Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks

Date: 1st Oct to 5th October

Time: Lunch 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm and Dinner 7 pm to 11 pm

Entry Fee : RS 1,249 + taxes per person

For table reservations, call on  +91 70907 12002 / +91 73537 59841

THE BIGGEST DANDIYA FEST AT PHOENIX MARKETCITY MUMBAI!

Celebrate Navratri in style at Mumbai’s favourite destination mall, Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai! This year's Dandiya Raas promises to be super exciting with leading singer Shruti Pathak of Shubhaarambh and Bhammariyo fame, livening up the glorious evenings with music and beats for an unforgettable celebration with family and friends. With an array of restaurants offering over a 100 vegetarian delicacies and convenient parking Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai has ensured that you can focus on just having fun! Come along to this 2-day fiesta and get in the festive spirits with Mumbai’s favorite location for all weekend plans.

Date:  1st October 2022   - 2nd October 2022
Venue: Dublin Square, Mumbai Marketcity Mumbai
Book:  https://bit.ly/BiggestDandiyaFest

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ChaoBella at Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla is hosting Travelling Dimsums festival.

‘Travelling Dimsums’ at ChaoBella 

Treat your taste buds with our steamy delights as ChaoBella at Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla is hosting Travelling Dimsums festival.  

Chow down to an assortment of innovative dimsums travelling from twelve regions of China such as Black Diamond, Flower Dumplings, Rainbow Prawn, Prawn Shu Mai, Chicken Shiitake Pouch along with the quintessential favourites such as Asian Green, Asparagus Corn Dumpling, Mushroom Bao, Thai Chicken Dumplings, Spicy Chicken Shanghai, Duck Dumpling and Prawn & Cilantro.  

These dim sums have been picked from various regions of China such as Hangzhou, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Manchuria, Yunnan, Fujian, Shanghai, Beijing, Peking, Zhejiang & Huhhot. 

According to Pradipt Sinha, Director of Food and Beverage “Every handcrafted Dimsum from the menu has a unique story to offer. We have experimented with the outer covering in the form of wheat starch, potato starch, lotus flour as well as innovative fillings, shapes & colours schemes. The menu includes some never heard before variants such as Black Diamond that takes its colour from the edible squid ink and Rainbow Dim sums that uses extracts from seven flowers in its coating. Other interesting dim sums at the festival would be-artistic Flower Dim sums, therapeutic Chicken Shiitake Pouch, open faced Prawn Sui Mao & many more.” 

According to Shuvendu Banerjee, General Manager, “Since the ancient times, Chinese travellers along the Silk Route broke their journey by stopping at the tea houses. They used the pair the tea with bite sized Dimsums served in bamboo steamer baskets to fuel themselves. We are extremely excited for our corporate clientele to make Travelling Dimsums a part of their working lunch culture.  The team has also curated a special Travelling Dim sums guide that will narrate the tale of origin of each Dim sum from mainland China to enhance the food experience. We are looking at making Travelling Dimsums a regular experience at ChaoBella.” 

What: Travelling Dim sums 

Where: ChaoBella, Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla 

When: 23rd September to 5th October, 2022 

Timings: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm and 7 pm to 12 midnight 

Price: INR 675 + taxes onwards 

REJOICE WITH ‘THE BIG PHOENIX FOOD FESTIVAL’ AND LIVE CONCERTS at Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai this September

Mumbai, September 7, 2022: Mumbai’s favourite destination mall, Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai, presents an exciting calendar of events with offers galore to delight guests this September. 

THE BIG PHOENIX FOOD FESTIVAL: This autumn, Phoenix celebrates Mumbai’s burgeoning food scene by welcoming culinary enthusiasts with an exciting calendar featuring celebrity chefs and culinary heroes visiting restaurants, offering workshops and cooking classes and inviting customers to sample the delectable cuisine. 

From Monday to Friday through September, customers can enjoy attractive offers and up to 35% off on multiple cuisines and conveniently make reservations online, by logging on to the Phoenix website’s special section on the food festival. 

Inviting guests to experience the mall’s diversity of gastronomic excellence and dining venues, exciting add-ons like live music and quiz nights create the perfect environment for warm and friendly camaraderie. Quiz nights focus on the theme of the Marvel Universe and popular sitcom Friends every Thursday night of the week. Partyholics will appreciate the mall’s restaurants and bars getting the party vibe on and enjoy special offers on Happy Hours after 10:30 pm, so you can come and have the best time with your loved ones.

DATE: Monday to Friday through SeptemberVENUE: Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai 

BOOK:https://www.phoenixmarketcity.com/mumbai/foodfest

LIVE CONCERT AT PHOENIX: Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai presents must-see concerts at its premiere indoor entertainment arena Dublin Square. This month’s entertainment calendar is headlined by jazz group Peter Cat Recording Co. who perform live, exclusively on 14thSeptember. The Delhi-based band specialises in genres like gipsy jazz, cabaret, and ballroom waltz. Whether you are a jazz aficionado or just looking for a fun evening out with friends, we suggest you book tickets soon, for while their music evokesdifferent moods, it never fails to soothe the mind!

DATE: 14th September 2022

VENUE: Dublin Square, Phoenix Marketcity Mumbai 

BOOK:  https://insider.in/peter-cat-recording-co---september-2022--mumbai/event

Relish the traditional Onam Sadhya at Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks

Soak in the spirit of this harvest festival with Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks and savor the traditional Onam Sandhya, a multi-course vegetarian meal served on a ginormous banana leaf featuring over 25 dishes on the 8th of September 2022. Onam is an annual harvest festival celebrated in the state of Kerala, one of the major festivals for Keralites and other southern states of India.

From luscious Pulissery to decadent Pachadi, celebrate this festivity in true gourmet style with elevated delicacies like Erissery, Thenga Choru, Avial Ada Pradaman, Pal Payasam, Parippu Payasam along with traditional dishes from across the state, including a variety of curries, fried snacks, pickles, and sweets served alongside red rice. Relish a slice of God's own country with your loved ones amongst the hymn of soothing traditional music.

With preparations beginning much in advance, Sadhya brings the community together in forging a memorable affair. Enjoy the traditional experience with authentic regional Kerala dishes at Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks and make the most of this extravaganza at the multi-cuisine restaurant ‘Ministry of Food’.

Date: 8th of September 2022

Place: Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks

Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Entry fee: INR 999 plus taxes, per person

Kelly Slater Reigns Victorious on Finals Day at the 2022 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy

India, 2022: It was another perfect morning in Kuda Huraa when the horn blew for Finals Day at the 2022 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy. A crystal-clear Indian Ocean played host to dreamy two-to-four-foot Sultans, as our competitors prepared to compete in the final surfing discipline of the event, the Thruster Division.

11x World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) started the day dominantly, taking a win over Rob Machado (USA) and Taylor Knox (USA) in Round One. Slater then went on to match up against local wildcard and multiple Maldives Surfing Champion Hussain “Iboo” Areef (MDV) in the first Semifinal, and excitement in the channel was palpable. Maldivian flags flew from nearby boats, hoping for a local win, and Slater fans were cheering from their sundecks as the two surfers battled it out at Sultans. In the end it was Slater who advanced, taking the win from Iboo and advancing to the Final Round.

“I am very honoured and very happy to have surfed these past few days,” said Iboo. “These guys are legends, they are the people I watched when I was learning to surf. They had a big impact on my surfing career. That last heat with Kelly was probably the best heat of my life. I never thought in my dreams that I would be surfing against him, man-on-man. He’s hard to beat, he’s the best in the world! I don’t think I’ll get to see anyone else like him in my lifetime, so this has been an amazing opportunity.”

Slater then went on to compete against Rob Machado (USA) in the Thruster Division Final, where he scored a 9.33, the highest wave score of the event, in the dying minutes of the heat. This solidified his second victory of the event, making him not only the Single-Fin Winner but now also the Thruster Champion.

“This whole event has been so fun, it’s been really relaxed with the guys,” said Slater. “To have this crew together has been really enjoyable, and Iboo has been a great addition. I’ve never met him before, but he’s had a smile on his face the whole time – it was so nice to get to know him and surf with him. He said he was really stoked to surf a heat with me today, and I was really happy to surf with him too. He’s just a really good dude.”

“All of the local crew that showed up on the boats seemed like they were having a great time, too – they were hundreds of yards from us, but we could hear them yelling the whole time. There has been such a good vibe here.”

Following the Thruster Division Final, the two surfers with the most points accumulated throughout the event were set to surf in the Grand Final. Slater and Shane Dorian (HAW), who have been the most consistent surfers over each division, were the Finalists. The two have been going head-to-head throughout the event, Dorian with two-out-of-three heat wins against Slater.

With inconsistent sets rolling through the lineup at Sultans, conditions were tricky for the Finalists. Dorian found himself in a combination situation for much of the heat, and although he was able to throw down a strong score of 8.7 in the final minutes, he wasn’t able to find that backup score to take the win. Slater, however, found himself in rhythm with the ocean and won the Grand Final with high scores of an 8.23 and an 8.73.

 “The Final was really fun,” said Slater. “Shane has been the really in-sync guy with the waves throughout this event, but in the Final I kind of took that from him. I think he caught one of the best waves of the heat (8.7) but the wave came too late, and there were only a few minutes left when he got back out to the lineup. We’re even now though, it worked out perfectly.”

The 2022 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy is a luxury surfing event like no other, and the iconic lineup of Momentum Generation surfers (Kelly Slater, Taylor Knox, Rob Machado, Shane Dorian and Ross Williams), along with local wildcard Hussain “Iboo” Areef, have made this year one for the history books.

Thruster Division Results:

Kelly Slater (USA) – 1st

Rob Machado (USA) – 2nd

Shane Dorian (USA) – 3rd

Hussain “Iboo” Areef (MDV) – 3rd

Ross Williams (USA) – 5th

Taylor Knox (USA) – 5th