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Month: December 2016

Ardor 2.1- Restaurant Review

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

I was recently invited by a blogger friend Vibhav Dwivedi to review this restaurant & bar which has undergone a complete revamping and hence its now called ARDOR 2.1, the next level of food, drinks and even hookah.

The place is spread across two floors, the lower floor being more like a fine dining place and apt for families and bigger groups, also Sheesha is not allowed on this floor. The upper floor that also has a balcony is more like a lounge where one can sit back, relax and chill with friends. This place is ideal for the youngsters. Music, Hookah, Drinks, Awesome Food, what else does one need and hence its just perfect.

For starters we ordered some French Fries, Chicken Caesar Salad, Chatpata Peanuts and Chilly Paneer to begin with. Caesar Salad was nice and crunchy with the lettuce leaves, perfect dressing and big chunks of chicken. Loved the chilly paneer as well, perfectly spiced with big pieces of cottage cheese, this is an all time favourite. And of course needless to say that the peanuts and french fries were good too, though there is hardly any bad that can be done to them. There was a wide variety of mocktails and cocktails to choose from to go along with the array of starters.

Dahi Bhalla Papdi, Non-Veg & Veg Kebab Platter, Crunchy Baby Corn & Mushroom with Dry Chilli, Dragon Chicken, Paneer Tikka, Loaded Nachos, Chilly Chicken Dry and Sesame Fried Fish made for our next set of appetisers. The Crunchy Baby Corn & Mushrooms turned out to be really good. The platters were both good and truly a delight whether for vegetarians or the non-vegetarians. I had more than everything one can ask for. The non-veg platter had an assortment of Ajwaini Machhi Tikka, Tandoori Chicken, Murg Ghazab Ka Seena, Ghosth Seekh Kebab, Murg Tikka Punjabi, Murg Malai Kebab, Murg Reshmi Kebab and Dhaniya Mirch Ka Machhi Tikka.. isn’t that just wow..I mean what more really would you need. Similarly the veg platter had an assortment of Paneer Tikka Ajwaini, Khumb Achari, Bharwa Chutney Wale Aaloo, Hara Bhara Kebab, Dahi Ke Kebab, Tandoori Soya Chaap Punjabi, Paneer Mirch Ke Seekh, Makkai Te Pudine Di Tikki and Tandoori Rani. These platters were sure shot winners and each item of the platter was delectable. All the kebabs and tikkas were very tender and delectable.

Nachos were loaded with beans and salsa and tasted really nice, the sesame fried fish was good too. The dragon chilly chicken was pieces of fried chicken with oodles of black bean sauce. I loved the taste and concept of this dish, but I wish the chicken wasn’t so stretchy. It could surely have been better, because wherever there was less sauce, the chicken appeared too dry to eat. I am sure they can work around this one.Chilly Chicken and Paneer Tikka were great to taste.

Coming to mains, I tried the Pastas, both in Red and White Sauce and they were really done well and I loved it. I also tried the loaded veggie pizza and it too tasted great. I was so full with all this that I had no space to try the Indian mains but going with the overall quality of food I am sure that the Indian main course would be as great and you must definitely try it. I have heard that their Dal Makhani is exceptionally good. For me, I just settled for a Match Kulfi to bring my culinary exploration to a sweet end.

I recommend this place highly and you must give it a try really soon you won’t be disappointed.

Ardor 2.1 Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Walking Street by Soi7- Restaurant Review

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

Pretty woman walking down the street! Oops no..! Pretty Woman at the WALKING STREET, yes that was me the pretty woman enjoying a relaxed evening at Walking Street in sector 29 Gurgaon. My weekend seemed extremely sorted when We Are Gurgaon invited me for a specials blogger meet at Walking Street by Soi7. A vibrant yet cool and comfortable ambience is how walking street is spread across 2 floors. The lower floor even has a pool table and foosball unit for you to have some fun with your family and friends while you enjoy yummylicious food and drinks.

Orange Margarita was my choice for the drink along with Szechuan Veg and Non-veg Dumplings, Hunan Style Cottage Cheese and Shredded Chicken Assorted Pepper Chili. The Margarita was done perfectly and was really refreshing. The Dumplings were delectable and I loved the Pepper Chicken, it was really nice. Though the crushed peppers could have been little less, but the overall taste was great. 

Grilled Baby Potatoes, Chili Bean Mushroom & Vegetables and Steamed Fish Chili Garlic was next and all three of these dishes definitely make to the must try list. The bite size baby potatoes tossed in sauces were amazing, I am not a potato lover but I could not resist these ones, they were so good. Mushrooms are anyday my favourites and what best when they are made to perfection. It’s a delight for vegetarians. The fish was so tender and soft and that it actually melted in my mouth, the chili garlic sauce topped over it, enhanced the subtle taste of fish and made it a perfect combination. 

Though the bloggers menu was a mix of Thai and Oriental, but we could not resist ourselves from trying a few Indian delicacies as well. We ordered the very popular lamb chops and they were totally mouth drooling, one must not give them a miss at any cost. They are totally worth it. The mutton was perfectly cooked and tender and the spices worked so well it making it a very delicious dish.

We also ordered the Duck and Mutton Galautis and they were more than lovely. The duck meat as well as mutton was so perfectly cooked that they truly melted in mouth, served on a small parantha, they were like a meal in themselves if one person gobbles up the entire plate.

Coming to the main course, there were Vegetables in Smoked Red Pepper Sauce, Exotic Vegetables in Thai Chili & Basil, Tofu in Tomato Chili Sauce, Chicken Hot Pot Shitake, Lamb Chili Oyester Sauce and Sambal Fish along with Chili Garlic Fried Rice & Scallion Noodles. I was so full already with the appetizers that I could only afford to taste the main course, but because it was Chinese that happens to be my favourite cuisine I ended up more than trying and enjoying the complete meal. Each and every dish was more than perfect. I can now really vouch for the food at this place. So whenever you are standing confused in the parking lot of sector 29 thinking where to eat, trust me this is the place, and even of you aren’t confused, go for it specially and you wont regret it. 

The desserts included Seasame Toasted Honey Noodles with Vanilla Ice Cream and Chocolate Spring Rolls with Vanilla Ice Cream. I gave the Honey Noodles a skip and settled for Chocolate Spring Rolls which were awesome.

Overall I enjoyed spending a relaxed evening with some scrumptious meal and drinks at the Walking Street, so make sure you also give it a shot and don’t forget to share your feedback with us. Cheers!

Walking Street By Soi7 Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Cafe Mojo – The eBeer Destination

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

 

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With the festive season around, there is an air of excitement and celebration across. Mumbai, the city of vibrant night life is bustling with festive sale, offers and deals. But what’s there for the party animals? The revelers this time will have newer destination to party and bring in the New Year.

Pubs and sports bars have been enticing their visitors for a while, but this December a brand new partying hotspot has opened in the busy streets of MIDC.

To experience the excitement of the festive season, I had the privilege to experience a pot pourri of exhilaration. This uber classic café in GoldFinch hotel is a destination in itself for creatures of the dusk. Café Mojo is place which has mastered the art of flawlessly blending the English and continental culture.

A hospitable staff escorted me in the bar area, where I met the business partners of the Pub. After having a chat with them, I learnt that it’s a one-of-its-kind pub which devised a unique concept of “e-beer” in India. It’s said that Café Mojo is India’s first eBeer pub where one can pour his/her own beer and pay by the ML and not by Glass. This system allows you to order food and drinks through a card; you get a card that you need to recharge by any amount you like. The card can be used for all future visits and is refundable. Well! That appeared like a boon in the turbulent times of demonetization where you needn’t worry about the cash.

While I explored the venue, I saw that the interiors were quite similar to ones in the West and best part about this pub is that every table has a beer hose.  All you have to do is place the card on the sensor and beer shall be ready to ooze from the hose. There are 3 levels in the cafe – a bar, a lounge and a roof top seating area where sheesha is served.

A wide range of lip-smacking recipes are listed on the menu. But I planned to have the most basic ones. I ordered Nachos and the preparation was just as the way it should be.

The next in my list was Beer Battered Prawns. I must confess that this was best I’ve ever had at any other places. On the concluding bit, I was offered Farm House Veg Pizza whose thin crust was just perfect and tender chicken wings. And these two recipes where flawlessly made.

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Not to forget, the Mojito perfectly complemented the platter I had ordered and they have an array of cocktails to fuel-up.

 

Apart from drinks and gastronomic delights on its menu, great music and exciting events are on its list.

It’s a destination that should be listed on e every party animal’s bucket list.

 

 

Café Mojo Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Burger King’s Christmas Carnival..!!

Posted on by Sunil Malhotra

Burger King, organised a Christmas Carnival at Burger King, Select City Walk Mall (the 1st store Burger King launched in November 2014)  that is running from 16th Dec to 18th Dec and would also be there at Nehru Place outlet for 2 days, on 23rd and 24th Dec.

I visited the outlet today along with my grandson who is a big Burger King fan. The set up was done at a terrace which is right opposite the outlet. The Santa’s Sledge, Christmas Tree,  Santa Himself, Christmas Carols being sung, everything was so celebratory and perfect.


Burger King’s very own Santa gave away gifts to the children which added to the experience for the young ones. Apart from this the event had whole lot of musical entertainment, carols, along with hourly magic show. The celebration is happening from 16th-18th December in Select City Walk Mall, Saket outlet. There is still one day to go, so don’t forget to visit this amazing Christmas Celebration with Burger King tomorrow.

Burger King also took a special initiative to organize “Dine with Santa” for NGO kids from “Catalyst India Charitable Trust”. The initiative gave the kids an opportunity to enjoy Christmas like any other kid. Talking about the celebration Cicily Thomas, Vice President, Operations and brand standards, Burger King said, “The whole idea of this Celebration is to let people have their own way of Christmas Celebration. With this Burger King also got the opportunity to play Santa this Christmas for NGO Kids. Burger King invited these kids in light of the Christmas season & spread the joy of giving.”

The event also facilitated the facility of NGO to showcase their talent in the form of Carols in Burger King. The kids enjoyed the best of burger in the town while enjoying the Carols, magic show.

I just loved the overall ambience and then to add to the celebration there were Burger King Burgers and Fries being served.

Lights Camera Action Air Bar- Restaurant Review

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

Lights Camera Action-Airbar, as the name suggests is totally filmy based theme right from their decor to menu to even the visiting cards, for a small example the visiting card of the Restaurant Manger says”Rishtey mein toh hum aap ke manager lagtey hain, naam hai……..”the famous dialogue from Amitabh starrer Shahensha.The same unique feature finds way into the naming of their dishes and drinks as well.

1. Golmaal
2. Pyar Tune Quesadilla
3. Vegetarian Murg Tikka
4. Jangali Chilli Mushroom
5. Kukkad Kamal Da
6. Lick Me like lolly Pop
7. Hamari Murgi Dusra Desh
8. What the Fish
9. Keema Paav
10. Naanza
11. Pasta
12. Makhan Singh Chicken Curry
13. Meri Maa ki Daal
14. Rockstar Junglee Mutton
15. Paneer Lababdaar
16. Sallu Bhai ki Biryani
17. Oreo Rabri Cake
18. Vilayti Babu

These were some of the dishes we were treated to during our bloggers meet at the venue.
The recently redone Terrace-The Bolly Terrace is a visual treat and great ambience.The pleasure of having your food and drinks out in the open is an experience in itself.

We were served a wide range of dishes, each a gastronomical delight.
My personal favourites were as follows
The Junglee Chilli Mushroom was delicately done with the right amount of chillies to it. The Naanza and Pyaar Tune Quesadilla were just perfect. Lick me like Lollypop, chicken legs, tastefully marinated in exotic spices was done to perfection. The Makhan Singh Chicken Curry was true to its name and really good. Meri maa ki Daal was another gourmet’s delight .The Rockstar Junglee Mutton was just that rocking in taste. Paneer lababdar was truly a veggies delight, cottage cheese prepared in a delicious gravy.
For dessert there was Oreo Rabri Cake, which was delectable.


A word about the decor, it is unique and refreshing and kahani puri filmy hai. The staff is very attentive,courteous and eager to serve.


Let’s not forget the beverages on offer,a wide range really. To name a few the Pomegranate and Cranberry Sangria was a delightful mix. A special mention for the Phalsa Martini which was just beautifully done
All in all a really delightful experience of good food, drinks ambience and great service to boast.
Highly recommended for a great gastronomical experience in lovely ambience.

Lights Camera Action - Air Bar Menu, Reviews, Photos, Location and Info - Zomato

Happy New Years Becomes More Happy with Handikart..!!

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

Deck up your rooms, foyer, kitchen and outdoor with the stunning home décor range from Handikart.co.in !! As Christmas and New Year is around the corner, Handikart India brings to you an array of beautiful and attractive décor accessories to put you in the holiday spirit.

To begin with the outdoors – Handikart offers plenty of lawn decorations for all of your neighbors to enjoy every day of the holiday season. Hanging Planters, Bamboo Chandeliers, Flower Vases, Rugs are some of the offerings. To bring festivities indoors, Handikart has everything you need to decorate your kitchen, bedroom, living room and hallway. Check out the Glass and Leather Lamps, Bamboo and Cane Chandeliers, Canisters in Blue and Black Pottery, Hand woven rugs and more to bring the holiday cheer to your house.

Buy assorted products from the exquisite range with coupon code HND2017HNY before 8th Jan 2017 and get flat 20% discount on all items #GrabNow

Over 1000 handcrafted products across 27 categories are available from traditional local artisans across the country. From Gorara Stone’s fine carvings to intricate Zardozi boxes of Old Agra; from Sambhal’s hand-made camel bone jewellery boxes to north east’s eco-friendly bamboo and cane products; from Orissa’s Palm leaf art and Pattachitra art to Bhadohi’s Shikauli baskets, Handikart is truly a place where Indian essence comes alive.

The entire collection starts from Rs. 200 and is up for grab from 1st Dec, 2016 till 8th Jan, 2017 with free home delivery across India. So Hurry!

For more information visit – http://www.handikart.co.in/

Few Products from the collection:

  • Celestial Bamboo Table Lamp: This unique table lamp has been artistically handcrafted. It has natural color and carved beautifully to give a sheen appearance. This lamp shade is made up of Bamboo.

Price – Rs. 3,280

Price: Rs. 760

  • Camel Terracotta Planter Needed something light & airy to keep plants in so set to work on theses clay planters? Since these are living plants it was important for me to make something for them to thrive in. With air-dry clay spray paint artisans are able to create new homes for the plants that are conducive to their growth as well as being pleasing to the eye the planters are perfect to get the job done. Handicraft presents the beautifully designed planter. Terracotta planters are sturdy elegantly designed and long lasting.

Price: Rs. 1,280

  • Bamboo Bear Mug: Bring on the good times with this bamboo handcrafted Mugs brought to you by the artisans of north east. Durable light weight and super funky these are heat resistant and can be used for hot beverages as well.

Price: starts from Rs. 300 each

  • Dancing Hanging Frog: Let the world be and synchronize your footsteps just like this Dancing Green Frog Figurine which is designed with finest details and highest quality! This Dancing Frog is made up of Wrought Iron wearing Specks complimenting his pepe mood.

Price: Rs. 2,030

  • Starnet Table Lamp: The product is a Table Lamp Shade. The frame is made with treated bamboo and the Shade is made with Soraai Khujiya Design Nets. No iron nails has been used making it rust proof. The Bamboo used in the manufacture of the lamp is treated against termites as per the CBTC guidelines. The artisans of Assam and Tripura brings together creativity, innovation and vision made tangible in its eco-friendly, resilient handicraft products. Handikart provides a showcase for the innate skills of local artisans. It takes the best raw materials (bamboo, water hyacinth, cane) available in north-east India and treats them with modern scientific methods to ensure that it retains its natural strength and looks for a long time.

Price – Rs. 760

  • Lantern Candle Holder: Beautiful arctic colour tea light candle holder hand-crafted metal & glass for home decor or gifting. Decorate your house bright and beautifully with this candle holder. Simply place a candle on this holder and light it up to spruce up the atmosphere in your living room. You can also gift these candle holders to your loved ones.

Price: Rs. 560

 

About Handikart.co.in:

Handikart being a team of Handicrafts lover itself believe in choosing the best and authentic handicrafts from all over India. Our primary focus is on product quality and great service making us leading online handicraft seller in India.

Our online handicraft store encompasses a vast variety of elegant and genuine handicraft products from all over the India. Our Vision is to reach to the masses that are looking for only and only genuine handicraft items for their home decor and also to represent those untouched & underprivileged artisans from various parts of India. We deal in those products that are part of Indian Handicraft history for a very long time.

 

Pole Fitness- The New Mantra to a Fit Lifestyle..!

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

Celebrity fitness instructor Namrata Purohit has been in news for introducing Pilates to the life of some of the fittest and most well known faces from fashion, Bollywood and society. She has instantly hit limelight and gathered a large following due to her innovative techniques making the workout so much more fun. This month she introduces yet another kind of workout to get you to come back to her studio.

Namrata Purohit speaks about her new workout routine. “Pole Fitness is one activity that targets not only the entire body, but also the mind and soul. I tried pole fitness for the first time while I was studying at Loughborough University and immediately fell in love with it. It didn’t take me more than 5 minutes into my first class to decide that this was something I want to bring to India, a fitness form that Indians need to experience. Throughout my class I found this new appreciation for pole dancers, and people who practice pole fitness. They make it look so beautiful, so effortless but it is hard, really hard. Your entire body needs to be in sync in order to be able to do a move, and look good while doing it. I felt each muscle in my body, my arms, core, legs everything was working, and I was also having a lot of fun. Like Pilates, I found pole to be something that worked the body and mind. It not only works on your strength but on flexibility, balance, stability, and most importantly builds your confidence. After finishing a pole fitness session, you feel strong, sexy, and beautiful and you tend to appreciate and love yourself even more. It is a very enlightening experience.”

There are many times in a pole class you will not know what you are doing, it does get complicated, but that is just part of the fun. You work your way through it and when you get it right it is the most satisfying feeling. Pole fitness is great for many reasons. It strengthens the core, burns calories, improves strength, flexibility, stamina, and balance, builds self-confidence, reduces stress, and is also something that will make you extremely happy. As I have always said fitness should be fun, and pole fitness is definitely a fun way to get fit. ”

So what are you waiting for, just Get Set and Go.. for more details log on to their website and start today towards a fit and healthy lifestyle..!!

Raveena Tandon attended wedding celebrations of Dr Swati Srivastava & Dr Riddhesh Jani

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

 

Wedding Season..Latest Trends.. and whats best when you get to see what the bollywood divas are wearing this wedding season.. so here is an exclusive glimpse.. read on

This week saw the coming together of talent and passion. Highly specialised dermato-cosmotologist Dr. Swati Srivastava tied the knot with leading nutritionist Dr. Riddhesh Jani. The mehandi and wedding ceremonies were an extremely intimate affair. The guest list was restricted to close friends and family. Seen at these elegant and tasteful gatherings were Raveena Tandon & Anil Thadani, Eijaz Khan, Simple Kaur, Mr and Mrs Keki Mistry and daughter Tinaz, Natalie di luccio, Sangeeta & Sachin Ahir,  Anu Ranjan and many more. Check out the pics to see who rocked the traditional look and how..

Atlanta Healthcare’s N99 Cambridge Air Pollution Masks!

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

Tuesday Dec 13th , 2016 saw the awareness meet for bloggers of The Atlanta Healthcare as they introduced N99 Cambridge Air Pollution Masks.


As we are all aware of the deterioration in the air quality specially in Delhi and the hazards of smog engulfing Delhi, some really serious measures are needed to combat this situation both by the Government and Private organizations and individuals alike.
As we are also aware that there are n number of Air Purifiers doing the rounds of the market for homes, offices etc, but what about individual safety when one ventures out for work,or goes to the market or traveling etc.
Atlanta Healthcare, an air quality management company, was founded in 2010 with their focus on helping people breathe pure. Atlanta Healthcare has joined hands with Cambridge Mask Co Uk to bring you N99 Cambridge Air Pollution Masks.


The very first thing one notices about these masks is they are not the usual drab looking white or grey usually found in the market. They have been presented more like a lifestyle statement.
The masks are available in very vibrant designs and sizes to suit your face structure. They are available in 5 sizes catering to weight from 6 to 90 kgs n beyond. They are available in 3 options of No valve(1799/-), One valve (1999/-) and Two valve (2199/-) with an average usage of 340 hours.


Now about the masks, the cloth used to make the masks is woven from threads treated with carbon to enable the whole mask have a complete carbon treated cloth.The masks are triple layered.
The primary filter layer is designed to filter out larger particles such as dust and PM10.
The three ply micro particulate layer is designed to block particulate pollution such as PM2.5 and tested to filter particles as small as PMO.3. The textile is a three-ply non woven melt blow polypropylene,a thermoplastic polymer used in a wide range of applications.
The third layer is The Military Grade Carbon Layer made from a 100% pure activated carbon cloth,which was originally invented by the UK Ministry Of Defence and boasts of a series of activated carbon filaments, each about 2,000 nanometers in diameter.The pores in each filament are 25 times smaller than standard carbon materials hence more powerful and effective.


Another service they are providing is the customization of these masks as per ones requirement for bulk orders. The masks are available online on prominent e-commerce websites like Amazon, Snapdeal with increasing presence in Medical stores across Delhi/ NCR.

http://www.amazon.in/Atlanta-Healthcare-Cambridge-Standard-Pollution/dp/B01KK2N5RM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1481883055&sr=8-2&keywords=cambridge+mask

So go grab your mask Breathe Pure Stay Healthy.

Should I Hate or Love- Book Review

Posted on by Aditi Malhotra

A word about the author first, Kisnaa is a 24 year old born and brought up in Delhi. An engineer by profession having done his B.Tech from a renowned college of Delhi/NCR is currently pursuing his M.Tech from MD University. He started writing poetry at the age of 14. Writing is his passion apart from his interest in cricket, movies and traveling.


Should I hate or Love, as claimed by the author, is based on a true story.
After reading the book, and if it is a true story; a very filmy one at that, I feel that whatever our Hindi films depict however audacious it may be seems plausible. Though hard to digest for me.
The book is beautifully penned with some really lovely poems interspersed artistically in the script just as we have songs in movies.
It is the story of the main protagonist Aayan and his journey of love from the adolescent years to his coming of age.
The whole gamut of emotions from his adolescent love to his pining for his love when circumstances force them to stay far from each other to his reverential love have been very well woven into the book.
Does Aayan get his true love or not.Does his unconditional love bear fruit? Grab a copy for yourself and enjoy this beautiful journey of love. Happy reading.

Available on Amazon for Rs 175/-

My Rating: 4/5 Stars

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