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WEEKEND PLANNER
Afternoon Despatch & Courier
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MUMBAI | FRIDAY, AUGUST118, 22, 2010 2014 MUMBAI | FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER
FOOD
EXHIBITION sIZZler festIval at four poInts By sheraton
50% off at I.hoemZ
i.HOEMZ is offering up to 50% off on a vast selection of products, including kitchen gadgets, bakery tools, bar accessories and home décor. These products are surely going to add a touch of elegance to your home. Rajesh Jain, founder at i.HOEMZ, tells us, “i.HOEMZ is our endeavour to deliver innovative products of the finest quality, keeping the customer at the centre of the value chain. This sale intends to establish a connect with our audiences, by adding cheer to their festivities and making great products available to them at affordable prices.” when Up to September 15, from 11am to 8.30pm where i.HOEMZ India, #1, The Bombay Cotton Mills Estate (Hakoba Compound) 77, Dattaram Lad Marg, Kala Chowky contact www.facebook.com/pages/Ihoemz
Four Points by Sheraton has introduced a sizzler festival featuring three different sizzler styles — Oriental, Western and Indian. You can choose from platters such as Cantonese Xiao Yang, Beijing Tofu, Fishy Louisiana, Moroccan Roast, Mille Foglia Cottage Cheese, Chennai Special and Paneer ke Sholey. The menu also includes delectable desserts such as Philadelphia Cheesecake, Berry & Chocó Cupcakes and Sizzling Brownie. Mukul Jha, executive chef at Four Points by Sheraton, tells us, “We have taken an completely innovative approach to this year’s sizzler festival, presenting fusion sizzlers, that add a fun twist to the tale. The menu for the festival is a result of our extensive research and various experiments that have helped us create several delicious dishes for our guests.” when Up to August 24 where Asian Kitchen, Four Points by Sheraton, Navi Mumbai contact 61587777
cocktaIl hour at trIkaya
Southeast Asian restaurant, Trikaya, has introduced a cocktail hour, where you can avail of unlimited fresh fruit daiquiris, margaritas, mojitos, caprioskas, sangria and beer, priced at `1,000, excluding taxes. So, head to Trikaya to beat the monsoon blues and indulge in delicious cocktails. Sahil Saigal, director at Trikaya, says, “The cocktail hour at Trikaya is a great deal, as you can drink to your heart’s content while enjoying an unlimited flow of select cocktails and beer.” when Every day, from 10pm to 12am where Trikaya, Meera Apartment, Raya Savid Link Road, Versova Link Road, Seven Bunglows, Andheri (w) contact 65021389
SHOPPING
Boxer shorts on Bewakoof.com
Quirky fashion website, Bewakoof.com has re-launched its popular boxer shorts collection. The new collection includes 10 side printed boxers and 10 full boxers. Prabhkiran Singh, co-founder of Bewakoof Brands Pvt. Ltd., tells us, “In tune with the unique quality of all Bewakoof products, the boxers are also a culmination of our efforts to offer something new and out-of-thebox. The witty quotes and subtle innuendos on brightly coloured boxers have been an instant hit with our customers.” The boxers are priced at `349 each. where www.bewakoof.com
art show at Gallery Beyond
keBaBs & sIZZler festIval at alfredo’s
The 10th edition of A Point & Line to Plane X group, a art show, is being organised at Gallery Beyond. You can view works by well known icons of abstraction and some rising stars, along with young, upcoming artists. The theme of the art show is abstract expressionism. Vibhuraj Kapoor, director, Gallery Beyond, tells us, “Abstraction does not deal with objects, effects or images. It is a purely expressive art, with only one purpose, which is to inspire human nature towards beauty.” when Up to August 31, from 11.30am to 6pm where Gallery Beyond, 30/132, first floor, Great Western Building, Shahid Bhagat Singh Marg, Fort contact www.gallerybeyond.in
Alfredo’s is hosting a kebabs and sizzler festival, where you can look forward to dishes such as Mediterranean Lamb Kuftah with Zatziki, Moroccan Lamb Kebab, Mediterranean Mushroom and Cottage Cheese sizzler and Chili Oyster Roast Pork with Brown Onion Sauce sizzler. Sarabjeet Singh, owner of Alfredo’s, tells us, “Our kebabs and sizzler festival is a celebration of a variety of Mediterranean vegetarian and nonvegetarian dishes. We have created a balanced menu that diners are sure to look forward to.” when Up to August 26 where Alfredo’s, Royal Classic, New Link Road, Andheri (w) contact 65614468
EVENTS JaZZIfIcatIon at ncpa
dosa festIval at the resort
If you are craving dosas, then head to The Resort, as they are hosting a dosa festival. The festival is curated by executive sous chef Pawan Kumar Lal and is taking place at Baywatch, their 24-hour coffee shop. It offers an array of specialities featuring both non-vegetarian and vegetarian dishes. Chef Pawan tells us, “There are several dosa varieties that are going to be cooked live, such as Spinach Dosa and Maize Dosa. Among our specialities is the Mutton Sheekh Kabab Dosa, which is extremely unique. Guests can also learn to make dosas when the chef prepares them live.” when Up to August 31, from 3pm to 7.30pm where The Resort, 11, Madh-Marve Road, Aksa Beach, Malad (w) contact 28447777
NCPA is hosting an interesting concert that will feature music by great pop and rock bands and artists, with a touch of jazz. You can look forward to music from artists such as The Beatles, Led Zepplin, The Doors, Michael Jackson and Adele, taking on a jazz avatar. Rajeev Raja, who will be presenting the concert, explains, “The idea is to bring jazz closer to Indian audiences. What better way than to put India’s best jazz musicians together and get them to ‘jazzify’ popular songs by some great artists?! The event will contain interesting snippets about the song chosen and the basic elements that make it jazz. Elements such as swing, improvisation and syncopation will be featured. All in all, it will be an entertaining, yet informative evening.” The evening will include Rajeev, who is a renowned flautist, himself as well as stellar musicians such as Merlin D’souza (piano/ keys), Sanjay Divecha (guitar), Karl Peters (bass), Ryan Sadri and Rhys Sebastian (saxophones), Karim Ellaboudi (piano/keys) and Ruben Steijn (drums). when Tonight, 7.30pm onwards where NCPA, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Churchgate contact www.ncpamumbai.com
holII’s desIGn contest
If you pride yourself on your creativity and have always wanted to create your own fashion apparel or accessory line, now is your chance. Holii has launched a design contest where you can win `25,000, along with a certificate of excellence. All you have to do, is sketch a handbag that inculcates the brands ethos and mail it to holiihq@gmail.com. Rashi Agarwal, Holii’s creative director, tells us, “The competition stresses on original and modern Indian thinking — which encompasses Holii’s core values.” The last date for entry is September 7, so, to find out more and participate, log on to their Facebook page. when Up to September 7 where www.holii.com contact www.facebook.com/holiiaccessories
makeup workshop By fat mu
Makeup academy, Fat MU, is organising a makeup workshop where you can look forward to learning techniques to add glamour to your look and learn how to experiment with your makeup. The workshop will be guided by Tasha Nischol and Virginia Holmes, who are the makeup artists behind the films such as Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Zero Dark Thirty, Paa, Luck By Chance and Slumdog Millionaire. Virginia Holmes, co-founder and coowner of Fat Mu Makeup Academy says, "This workshop is for the everyday woman to whom we will teach simple steps, tips and tricks that will help her add a little glamour to her look.”The workshop is priced at `1,800 per person. when August 23, from 6pm to 8pm where Fat MU Academy, Bandra (w) contact 9769970846
let your chIld Be a dentIst at crown corner
Crown Corner is organising an innovative event where your children will get to dress up and role-play as doctors in a dental clinic. Not only will they get to learn all about being a dentist and the different types of machines and equipment that are commonly used, there will also be story telling events and magic shows. The event is a great way to help your children understand the importance of oral hygiene, while ensuring that they have something fun and unique to look forward to over the weekend. The event is priced at `300 per child and has limited seats available, so make sure you register in advance. Dr. Varsha Daryanani, proprietor of Crown Corner, tells us, “Giving your children the opportunity to be a dentist for a day will teach them about the importance keeping their teeth healthy and how to promote excellent oral hygiene habits. But from a child’s point of view, a trip to the dentist can be a scary event. This is why we came up with an event like this.” when August 23 where Crown Corner, Tulsiani Chambers, Nariman Point contact 22040043