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Author: Aditi Malhotra
Marketing & Social Media Consultant | Content Writer & Columnist | Events & Wedding Planner | Award Winning Home Chef | Home Baker | Artist | Photography Enthusiast

The Wait for Ice Cream Rolls Gets Over at Ice Pan Creamery

Posted on May 19, 2016August 3, 2016 by Aditi Malhotra

Craving from some ice cream to beat the heat this summer, try the ice-cream rolls at Ice Pan Creamery instead, you will love them. I recently visited their newly opened outlet at the DLF Place Saket and it was a very pleasant experience. They specialize in ice cream rolls but also have waffles and sorbets.

I personally tried about 4 flavors’ of ice cream rolls and each of them was amazing. I started with a raspberry mango dual flavored ice cream roll, and it was simply mind blowing. The whole experience of watching the ice cream being made live is just another level of satisfaction, entertainment, and delight.

The next was the classic chocolate and like its said, nothing can go wrong with chocolate, but the real deal was the pan flavored ice cream roll and better yet was the choco chip pan roll, it tasted heavenly. I could have just gone on and on with it.

Just like the colours of the ice cream, the place exuberates vibrancy and youthfulness with its bright colorful appearance. The place has been done in bold yellow colour and very quirky wall art; it’s a perfect place to hangout after your dinner and satiate your sweet tooth. So don’t wait any further and head straight to Ice Pan Creamery for amazing ice cream rolls and other sweet savories as well.

QUTONE launches “imarble”- Asia’s Newest & Most magnum Product till date!! Actor Anil Kapoor & Actress Yami Gautam launch the collection & announced as the “Global Brand Ambassadors”

Posted on May 19, 2016 by Aditi Malhotra

Qutone one of the most popular brand in the tile industry, does it once again. The company launches a completely new, never seen before range of products called “imarble”.

Mr.Manoj Agarwal – C.M.D, Qutone along with all the esteemed Directors were completely elated and proud to be unveiling the collection which is all set to revolutionize the Indian tile industry and are honored to be partnering the Prime Minister’s “Make in India” initiative. The company will be manufacturing the product line at Asia’s first of its kind, state-of-the-art plant using European technology based at Gujarat. Actor Anil Kapoor and Actress Yami Gautam graced the occasion and were announced the “Global Brand Ambassadors” for Qutone. Directors present at the launch comprised of Mr.Sunil Manglunia – M.D, Rajeev Adhlaka – M.D.

Mr. Manoj Agarwal – C.M.D., Qutone expressed his exhilaration and said, “Our primary aim at Qutone is to launch new products at regular intervals and offer the consumer a vast and technologically sound product range and this time with “imarble” we have actually outdone ourselves by creating a product which has set high benchmarks in terms of Design, Size & Innovation and Save our Environment.”

Mr.Sunil Manglunia – Managing Director, Qutone added, “We are confident of the quick and high demand our product range is going to create not only in India but internationally too. Resultant, there will be a gradual decrease in imports and increase in exports”.

Actor Anil Kapoor who is very selective about the brands he endorses adds, “It feels great to be part of the Qutone family and I only give my confirmation on any brand when I am confident endorsing it. Team Qutone have smartly collaborated European Technology with Indian warmth and the result is this beautiful collection.”

Actress Yami Gautam who is in complete awe of the products, exclaims, “I love decorating my house and when I was introduced to the world of Qutone, I instantly wanted to use almost all their products as they are so beautiful, maintenance free and cost effective at the same time.”

The entire range of “imarble” was interestingly showcased with their USP being their size of 8 ft. (height) X 4 ft. (width).

Some of the salient features of “imarble” are:

· The range is easy on maintenance and hence easy to use. All products have zero resin filled patches with smooth finish.

· The collection is very sturdy and is recommended for high traffic areas.

· The slabs are magnificently huge in size and reduce any possibility of wastage while installation.

· The mammoth size adds grandeur to any surface application and the extremely lightweight products make it an ideal choice for kitchen counter tops, floors, wall claddings amongst others.

· All the slabs have water absorption of less than 0.03%, ensuring the surface remains 100% moisture free, evading the growth of bacteria & fungus.

Chef In A Box Organizes Healthy Baking Workshop

Posted on May 18, 2016 by Aditi Malhotra

Chef in a box recently organized a healthy baking workshop at Taste Sutra, Lajpat Nagar. Baker Tanya Gupta of Whisk a Wish curated the whole session and shared some of her most amazing baking recipes.

It was a very casual session, where in some food enthusiasts gathered for their love of baking as well as healthy food. The ambience of Taste Sutra was just perfect, it’s a very beautifully done place and taste sutra organizes curated meals, food walks etc. on their own as well, the whole concept being meeting for the love of food, and cooking and enjoying food together.

Coming to the workshop, the first recipe shared by Tanya was of a healthy chocolate loaf. The chocolate loaf contained no sugar and no butter, sugar was replaced by honey and for the moistness of cake, and a very surprising element was added. I could never imagine that adding Zucchini was also possible in a cake, and that too in such a way that it didn’t affect the overall taste at all. It surely was a great recipe and I am going to try out very soon.

The next were oatmeal crackers and they were best out of the lot. A very simple recipe served with a simple dip made with hung curd; this dish became everyone’s favorite instantly.

Last but not the least, there were Orange Cinnamon Whole Wheat Cookies and they turned out to be super amazing. A very easy to bake simple recipe made with simple ingredients that are easily available at home.

I thoroughly enjoyed this workshop and hope Chef In A Box organizes more of such kinds.

As a goodwill gesture, Chef In A Box also sent one of their special boxes, I chose Mutton Keema box, which came packed with all the ingredients and chef’s recipe to prepare the same. It was great fun to prepare the Keema as per the given ingredients and directions and it turned out really awesome. It’s a great thing for those who don’t want to get into the hassle of buying all the ingredients to prepare a single dish or those who just want to try something new for the first time. Give Chef In A Box a try and you will love it.

Punam Chadha Joseph Launches Her Maiden Book of Poems- The Soulful Seeker

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Aditi Malhotra

“Sometimes lost, sometimes found,

Sometimes silly, sometimes sound,

Sometimes straight, sometimes round..

Oh, the circle of Life.. ever so profound”

These lovely lines can only come from a poet who has experienced life very deeply, and is well aware of both lighter and darker sides of it. Punam Chadha Joseph, who recently released her first poetry book called ‘The Soulful Seeker’, writes these lovely lines and in a simple way presents the life in a nutshell.

The book launch event was held at an upcoming restaurant ‘The Lord of the Drinks at Epicuria, Nehru Place and it saw coming together of whose who of the Delhi social circle and also renowned Bollywood celebrities like Anil Kapoor, Kabir bedi and Yuri Suri.

The beautifully curated acts recitals by Anil Kapoor, Kabir Bedi, Yuri Suri, Maya Sami, Vivienne Pocha accompanied by the talented pianist composer Merlyn D’Souza brought alive the experience that the book of poems has to offer.

The Ageless man, Anil Kapoor recited the excerpts from the poem titled ‘Ageing’ from the book and his energy was something to watch out for. He is a live wire and it was just amazing to watch him recite this light hearted yet very soulful poem.

Some lines from the poem go..

“From being youngest in the room,

now I’m at times the oldest around,

accepting the brilliance of today’s youth,

it’s not an easy reality to accept,

since mentally I’m still sound”

Vivienne Pocha, Merlyn D’Souza and Kabir Bedi, gave voice and harmony to ‘Let’s Rise’, an emotive poem that revisits the 26/11 terror strikes on Mumbai. It truly was a poem that gives you goose bumps.

Overall the book is a mix of some lighthearted poems and some very deep and philosophical.

Ajay Mago, publisher, Om Books International said, “The Soulful Seeker is a journey of self-discovery that is not limited to women alone, that embraces in its broad sweep friends, parents, children and spouse, lamentations and celebrations, failures and success, the past and present, and most importantly, the meaning of life lost, regained and reaffirmed with each passing moment.”

And here is what Punam had to say about her book..

To lend a even more personal touch, Punam has incorporated several of her sketches in the book, giving it a very striking visual appeal.

This book surely makes for a wholesome read and I highly recommend it.

HIVE Presents OWNAGE Featuring BO55 on May14th

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Aditi Malhotra

Looking for the perfect Saturday night? Here is where you should be. Hive Kitchen and Bar to host one of the most talented DJ’s of Ownage Entertainment, BO55, this Saturday, May 14^th.

For night life lovers, Hive being the only party place in the middle of the South Delhi Market, It boasts of never seen before interiors and European pub style seating. So, let your hair down and trip and twirl to loud music while indulging in a sip of a well-concocted cocktails and finger-liking food.

Come and see the musicians perform live on 14^th May, 2016 at Hive, Green Park Market, New Delhi.

About HIVE

Hive- Kichen and Bar, is the latest entrant to the Green Park Market. It serves European and Mediterranean dishes with a mix of Indian fusion, and definitely has a locational advantage.

The restaurant spans across the second and the third floor of the building. The second floor has been done up to incorporate a lot of natural light, using large windows and a glass ceiling, which has water flowing over it, creating a natural effect. It is slowly becoming the new place for people to hang-out and enjoy a drink.

About Ownage Entertainment

Ownage Entertainment was launched in 2011 by Salim Bhat (Founder & Director), who started out with the aim of bringing International Acts to the Indian Electronic Music Scene and also promoting local artists.

Ownage has been at the paramount of artist and venue management with a history of executing and promoting exceptional gigs with famous artists.

About BO55

BO55

Salim Bhat aka Boss Of Ownage aka BO55, grew up to the old sounds of Tiesto, Above & Beyond and Armin Van Buuren. After the launch of his company, Ownage Entertainment in 2011, he decided to take his 5 years of experience off the stage and put it on the stage in 2016.

His sets are full of melodies and vocals, usually starting at 126 and ending at 138. He loves his build ups and a mix of big room sounds and hard hitting beats. He may be the new guy on the decks but he sure will surprise you.

Genres- Big Room/Commercial

For Table Reservations Contact: 011-41706637; +91-9582466454

Mighty Small- Restaurant Review

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Aditi Malhotra

Smaaash, India’s World Class Sports and Entertainment Arena, has announced its launch at the DLF Mall of India, Noida. Continuing with its spirit of providing complete family entertainment, the highlight of this gaming hub is its new quaint café & bar– The Mighty Small. Designed for ardent sports lovers, the café is an ode to iconic sports legends like Sachin Tendulkar, Virat Kohli and Cristiano Ronaldo, who are associated with Smaaash. Mighty Small is a humble and sweet way to thank these stalwarts for extending unconditional support to Smaaash.

The quirky name – Mighty Small truly exudes the glorious lives of Sachin, Virat and Ronaldo. With humble beginnings and petite frames, they all went on to exhibit extraordinary skills and became mighty in their respective fields. Just like its unconventional name, the café is also gaining immense popularity for being India’s first carnival themed restaurant. Decked up with vibrant circus posters, red and white seats and a huge selection of family favourites, this place offers a unique gourmet affair.

The cafe recently organised a bloggers meet and it was great fun meeting all food enthusiasts.

Like the several games and experiences available at Smaaash, the new cafe has a scrumptious food and beverage menu that will definitely score extra points. For ‘Quick Runs’, one could try ‘Volcano of Nachos’ or the desi ‘Makhani Fondue’. One could step up right with ‘Sachin’s Fav – Chakhna Salad’, ‘Rock Prawns with Srihacha Mayo and Chips’ and other such easy bites. From luscious pizzas to gooey lasagnas to claypots and noodle meals, there’s something for everyone. I personally loved their burgers and chilly chicken tarts.

For the one with the sweetest tooth, the place offers finger licking desserts like ‘Tequila chocolate mousse’ and ‘NYC Styled Cheese Cake’ amongst others. The food menu has been designed keeping the grab-and-go concept, where one could pick up their food and savour the games along with it!

The cafe aims at putting up a spectacular show to please all – the bar will specialise in larger than life cocktails, with signature sangrias and other cocktails – all served in small, mighty and mightiest avatars. There is a special sweet treats bar as well, called Big Fat Treats, which aims to please kids of all ages.

While you enjoy some games at Smaaash, savour your taste buds at Mighty Small and your day will be made.. head straight on!

Restaurant Review- Cinnabon and Aunty Anne’s

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Aditi Malhotra

If you are looking at indulging in some amazing cinnamon rolls and pretzels, head straight to Cinnabon, because no one does the cinnamon rolls better than them.

I was recently invited for a review to two of their outlets at DLF Mall of India, Noida and DLF Palace, Saket respectively. Cinnabon and Aunty Anne’s, these co-branded outlets operate together under the umbrella brand of Stellar Foods.

The place smells heavenly all the times, you just can’t miss out on the aroma of cinnamon as you even pass the outlet. It triggers you and urges you to try the cinnabon, as they fondly call their cinnamon rolls as.

I tried the chocobon, chocolate version of the regular cinnabon and also tried the classic cinnabon. Both of them were amazing, but I have to say that classic cinnabon wins over the chocobon. Eating the cinnabon is a mouth-melting experience and it makes you forget everything around you and just loose yourself and enjoy the moment.

Chocobon

Cinnabon

I also tried some of their salted savouries, like the pepperoni pizza, and pepperoni pretzel, in this case, the pizza emerged out as a clear winner, the pepperoni pretzel was somewhat dry, and I didn’t enjoy it much.

Pepperoni Pizza

Perroni Pretzel

As for drinks, I highly recommend the range of their Chillatas, I have tried three of them and all were simply great. Mochachillata is for the lovers of chocolate, you just can’t go wrong with this, and for people who love fruits, there is Mango Chillata and Strawberry Chillata as well. Don’t think twice, just go for them, they are delicious.

Mango Chillata

Strawberry Chillata

It’s a mere coincidence that after conducting these reviews, I was at the DLF Mall of India for 5 consecutive days for some work and Cinnabon became my most favourite place for breakfast, everyday.

I went on and tried their cupcakes, the pretzel roll, the pecabon and a few other things and I can assure you that the place will never disappoint you.

I have become a fan of this place and I highly recommend it to all my readers, just go for it.

Experience The Country’s Premier Urban Sports Centre At DLF Mall of India

Posted on May 5, 2016 by Aditi Malhotra

Smaaash Entertainment Pvt. Ltd., announced the launch of its sports-centric immersive & interactive entertainment and gaming center ‘Smaaash’ at the newly opened DLF Mall of India, Noida

Brain child of the multi-faceted Shripal Morakhia, Smaaash presents an unmatched range of games that offer a superlative experience, and combines the best of sports, music and dining into a highly immersive, interactive, innovative and involved entertainment experience.

“Smaaash is a labour of love for me. Every experience enjoyed by a patron is a personal success. At Smaaash we are never satisfied with the latest and the best, the aim is always to go beyond and reach for the stars. We now present the destination that Noida has been waiting for two decades. We are brining to the city, a never seen before gaming experience with fresh concepts, powerful simulative technology and innovative design. Maintaining the perfect balance between virtual and real, the interactive experience at Smaaash lets everyone escape to a different world and playout their dreams.” said Shripal Morakhia, Chief Imagination Officer, Smaaash Entertainment Pvt. Ltd.

“The concept of Smaaash is as exciting as it is unique. It provides the perfect haven to let your hair down and have some fun, and leave behind the stress of daily life. Smaaash not only redefines sports entertainment, but also allows one to immerse themselves in a sport they love and experience it first hand, not just as a spectator. And we’re now ready to smash it out of Noida with the newest Smaaash outlet at the Mall of India!” added Sachin Tendulkar

The newly opened 25000/- sq. ft. center is the next link in the chain of the country’s premiere urban sports parks, and boasts of a 360 degree cricket simulator where one can experience first-hand the exhilaration of facing cricket legends like Dale Steyn, Wasim Akram and of course the master blaster Sachin Tendulkar. Football fans in the mood to kick around a ball can challenge the Super-Sonic Goalkeeper while playing Football Super Keeper. Fulfil the need for speed and feel the G-force by trying X2 Racing, or alternatively just enjoy friendly banter at the arcade games or at Twilight Ten Pin Bowling.

At Smaaash Noida, one can also immerse oneself into virtual reality technology that is so close to reality that it completely absorbs one’s senses. A mix of motion & positional tracking, virtual reality high definition Head Mounted Displays (HMD), along with a state of the art graphics engine that renders in real time, adds thehigh definition thrill to adventure gaming. Games like Walk The Plank, Finger Coaster, Fly Max, Face Ronaldo and many more provide for a completely immersive experience and transfer you to a world beyond your wildest imagination.

The launch of Smaaash Noida also commemorates the launch of Mighty Small Café & Bar in NCR. Mighty Small @ Smaaash is the new concept café being launched at all Smaaash properties across the country. The café features a carnival theme space with elements that exude fun, joy and vibrancy. A café designed especially for children and those that are kids at heart, the idea is to have a place so alive that it reflects life as in a carnival. The bar features a scrabble inspired façade with names of drinks on it for the amusement of the customers. All elements, like the origami birds, 3D animal art installations, red glass panels come together in a beautiful way. The idea is to instantly transport visitors to their childhood, with the carnival themed decor, the huge circus posters, and the red and white seats. This café, with its quirky décor, is designed to bring a smile to anyone’s face and create an Alice in Wonderland sort of a feel in totality.

With a whole new menu featuring delectable finger foods perfect for munching on in the gaming zone, sumptuous main course dishes for sharing, and mouth watering desserts, paired with exciting beverage options, Mighty Small offers an eclectic range of food and drink options that will tempt every food lover in the vicinity. The perfect complement to Smaaash, Mighty Small presents dishes and drinks that are perfect accompaniments to the exhilarating gaming options, and can be carried across the property floor, as well as an inviting bar and restaurant to relax, indulge in a good meal and great drinks with friends, family and loved ones.

So come May 2016, immerse yourself in the SMAAASH experience…throw worries out of the window put a smile on your lips and “Up Your Game Noida!”

Fashion Jewellery By Ayesha

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Aditi Malhotra

Fashion and Funky Jewelry go hand in hand, and what happens when a renowned fashionista opens her store that offers very fashionable, trendy and funky jewelry.. Bingo, you get the best..!

I am talking about the newly opened store called Ayesha, by Asheya Kapoor, the sweet little girl that played Rani Mukherjee’s younger version in the film Black. Well she is all grown up now, very beautiful and very stylish. She along with her mother came up with this idea of fashion jewelry and turned their passion into setting up these stores.

Adding another star to its skyline, ayesha is proud to announce the launch of its new exclusive store at Mall Of India, Noida. With the opening of its first exclusive store, ayesha is ensuring it spreads fun and funkiness all over NCR!

The new ayesha store is painted in a gorgeous combination of a you-cannot-miss pink and purple! Glowing neon pink ceiling and oval displays add interest and make your trip a whole lot of fun, while the peppy music and vivid gleaming lights perk you up.Stop by the huge collage that adorns the store. Pick your favourite ayesha look or tweet your fav ayesha quip. And when you do get down to trying out ayesha’s fun fantabulous fashion essentials, we’ll make sure you never run out of choice! The accessories are displayed in graduating colour blocks (warm to cool colours) against black wall units and easily catch your eye.

At their recently opened store at DLF Mall of India, Noida, they organised a bloggers meet to showcase their collection of fashion jewellery & accessories. A fun activity of dressing up Ayesha in Bohemian style was also organised. The player had to chose jewelry and accessories from the store and dress up Ayesha.

Thes store has a huge variety ranging from chunky neckpieces to delicate ones, from small studs to big ear hoops and danglers. They also have a range of fashion accessories like hair bands, hair clips, sunglasses and even handbags.

If you are a fashion lover, this store is definitely gonna be your thing, so don’t give it a miss and visit asap. I was lucky to get a couple of pieces gifted by Ayesha, and I also picked up few myself, here is the sneak peek into my personal collection.

Jacqueline Kapur, MD ayesha accessories says, “We are pretty excited to launch our latest store in Noida. We hope to reach out to all the fun loving fashionistas. At ayesha, fashion is fun, constantly changing and comes without the heavy price tag!”

Ayesha Kapur is happy to talk about the latest styles on offer, “The new metallic accessories, the bohocollection totally rock my current look”. Also check out the large collection of bags, laptop sleeves, jewellery, hats, hair accessories, sunglasses, and a lots more!

Keep in touch with what’s new at ayesha on

www.facebook.com/ayeshaisfun,

https://twitter.com/_ayeshaISfun,

www.instagram/ayeshaaccessories

With regular contests, here’s one page where you can be sure to find something new. Always!

Restaurant Review-Hive Kitchen & Bar

Posted on May 1, 2016August 3, 2016 by Aditi Malhotra

Recently I went to this newly opened place in Green Park Market, called HIVE Kitchen & Bar, and I am really glad I went there. The ambience, the drinks and the food, everything was just amazing.

There was a specially curated menu for us as we went for a review, and all these items were a part of their regular menu as well.

For the cocktails, I tried Cosmopolitan and Caprioska and both of them were good, but I still liked Caprioska better.

Cosmopolitan

Caprioska

The starters included Beer Battered Amritsari Styled Fish Nuggets, Naan Pizza, Crispy Chicken Croquettes and Ceaser Salad. The fish was very very crispy and tasty. The naan pizza was just the way I love my pizza, not a hard crust, but the goodness of a pizza on soft bread. Chicken Croquettes were delectable and Ceaser Salad was good too.

Caeser Salad

Crispy Chicken Croquettes

Beer Battered Amritsar Styled Fish Nuggets

Naan Pizza

For the mains we had, Indian Style Spiced Chicken, Juicy Lamb Burgers and Half Roasted Chicken.

The Indian Styled Chicken was delicious; the red gravy was delectable and can be eaten with both rice and roti.

Juicy Lamb Burgers as the name suggests, were really juicy and a must try.

After the starters and 2 things in the mains, my tummy was really full, I had no place for the roasted chicken, but I did try a bite of it and I can surely say that it was a perfect roast.

Juicy Lamb Burgers

Half Roasted Chicken

Indian Styled Spiced Chicken with Rice

Even when I am full, desserts are something I never give a miss. Warm Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream and Red Velvet Cake was served for desserts. The Apple Pie was wonderful, I simply fell in love with it and even the Red Velvet Cake was just perfect, very few people get it right, but this one was really delicious.

Warm Apple Pie with Vanilla Ice Cream

Red Velvet Cake

I recommend this place very highly, do give it a try and I am sure you would also love it as much as I did.