India Design ID 2017: NSIC Grounds, Okhla, New Delhi & the design districts of Delhi

11^th-19^th February 2017

Celebrating 5 Years!

India Design ID 2017 – India’s Definitive Design Week is back again with showcases from best decor brands along with eminent speakers from India and abroad. The exhibition also helps create a new generation of creative and business-based talent factories that help fuel the design economy of the country. India Design ID recognises and celebrates designers and creativity from diverse disciplines in designing ­– from product to interiors, architecture to conservation and installation to lighting.

The event will flag off on 11^th February, 2017 with off-site activities across the design districts of the city, culminating with the main event at the NSIC Grounds, Okhla on the weekend of 16^th-19^th February 2017.

It comprises of three verticals –ID Exhibit, ID Symposium and ID Satellite. This collaboration will bring together the design community to share their experiences, knowledge and aesthetics through exhibitions, installations and discussions.

i.                                ID Exhibit (16 -19 Feb): The 4-day long showcase presents a good mix of over 100 established and upcoming designers and brands unveiling new designs and collections to the trade and general visitors. High-end brands and creatives will present collections through individual booths, trend galleries and installations; plus a curated montage of young talent.

ii.                              ID Symposium (16 - 18 Feb):  Masters of Design from all over the world come together under a roof to hold a series of presentations and discussions. While seeking to inspire the design fraternity in India, it also offers a networking opportunity for delegates to exchange ideas and build relationships within the industry. ID Symposium 2017 will feature eminent speakers like Alberto Alessi, Sou Fujimoto, Amit Syngle, Ashiesh Shah, Deepikka Jindal, Humberto Campana, Kaif Faquih, Alberto Meda, Raffaella Mangiaroti, Benjamin Hubert, Li Edelkoort, Carlo Ratti Matteo Cibic, to name a few.

iii.                            ID Satellite (11- 19 Feb): This fun and creative vertical intends to create a new wave of design within eminent design districts of New Delhi. Interesting promotions, installations and events will be held across different venues –transforming the capital into a magnanimous design destination.

ID Exhibit & ID Symposium:

Venue: NSIC grounds, Okhla, New Delhi

ID Exhibit:

Time: 10 AM – 7 PM

Ticket Pricing: INR 300/-per day

ID Symposium:

Time: 10 AM – 5 PM

Ticket pricing (1 day): INR 2,250

Ticket pricing (3 day): INR 6,000

 Main Partners:

Title Sponsor – Asian Paints

Strategic Design Partners:

ELLE DECOR

Sunil Sethi Design Alliance

The Park Hotels

Hospitality Partner:

Le Meridien

Strategic Partner:

Ezhomz

ITALY PARTNER COUNTRY:

Italian Trade Agency

Lighting Partner:

iGuzzini

Design Partner:

M:OFA

Celebrated Lohri “Shan-e-Punjab” Style @ Renaissance Lucknow Hotel

~The taste of Punjabi cuisine at Renaissance Lucknow Hotel~

Lucknow, January 16^th 2017: Renaissance Lucknow hotel that is synonymous with celebration and bringing the best of festive fervor to its patrons organised a three-day gastronomical experience over the Lohri weekend. The festival began from the 13^th and went on until the 15^th January. Guests witnessed the culinary expertise of the Executive Sous chef Balvinder Pal Singh Lubana.

The 3-day food festival bought together the best food from the land of 5 rivers, set against the ambience of a tradition Punjabi Lohri.  The first day of the festival witnessed a grand buffet brunch with scrumptious delicacies along with music to create a festive ambience.

The hotel also organized a Lohri party at Sky Bar on 14^th January, where people danced the night away to thumping dance numbers, with DJ Zuby.

“Punjabi food has universal appeal with its intense flavours and generous portions. Lohri seems a perfect day to celebrate Punjabi cuisine and we are delighted to bring this extravaganza to Renaissance patrons. We hope that our guests remember their evening with us for a long time to come,” says Amit Chawla, Manager, Food and Beverage, Renaissance Lucknow Hotel.

On 15^th January, the hotel organised a Punjabi barbecue night at Sky Bar with a choice of tandoori dishes, both veg and non-veg. There was a delectable three-course meal curated for the evening.

Venue: Sky Bar, Renaissance Lucknow Hotel

Date: 14^th January

Time: 09.00 PM onwards

Cover Charge: INR 2500+Taxes (couples only)

Venue: Sky Bar, Renaissance Lucknow Hotel

Date: 15^th January

Time: 07.30-11.30 PM

Price: INR 1750+Taxes

About Renaissance Hotels

At Renaissance Hotels, It's Business Unusual. Each of our 170 hotels, located in nearly 35 countries around the world, is unique and every stay offers unconventional programs that help business travelers discover rich, local experiences. We promise to feed the curiosity, fuel the imagination and excite the senses of our guests, who see their business trip as an exciting opportunity for new, interesting and sharable moments. We offer signature events in our lobbies, bars and lounges designed to showcase emerging talent in music, the arts, mixology, gastronomy and more. Renaissance Navigators are neighborhood experts who are ready to assist guests in discovering true local flavors and activities. R.E.N. Meetings offers groups an experience beyond a traditional meeting, rooted in creative sensory meeting design and custom-curated local Navigator excursions and networking events. At Renaissance Hotels, we strive to ensure that every trip is transformed into an eye-opening, unforgettable journey. Renaissance Hotels is proud to participate in the industry’s award-winning loyalty program, Marriott Rewards®, in which members can link accounts with Starwood Preferred Guest® and The Ritz-Carlton Rewards® for instant elite status matching and unlimited points transfer. To discover more visit www.renhotels.com. For upcoming events visit www.renhotels.com/events.

The 20th Anniversary Official “A Game Of Thrones” Quiz with Typhoo Tea

19 December 2016, New Delhi: To mark the 20^th Anniversary of A Game Of Thrones,HarperCollins Publishers organized A Game Of Thrones Quiz on 16^th December 2016 at Sri Sathya Sai Auditorium, PragatiVihar, New Delhi. Typhoo- the iconic British tea brand known for its specialty teas was the official beverage partner for the quiz.

Over the last two decades, the first five volumes (spread across 7 books) in the seven volume series have created publishing history. The quiz served to celebrate A Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire community, encouraging fans to share their in-depth knowledge on the series.

The Quiz was open to ages 16 and above. It comprised a written round of 25 questions followed by an on-stage finale. It was hosted by well-known author and quizmaster Kunal Savarkar. The contestants and members from the audience received an array of exciting prizes including books from HarperCollin and exciting hampers from Typhoo Tea. Attendees also enjoyed the refreshing Tea breaks at Typhoo tea bar, which served various mocktails and hot teas during the event.

Satyam Ambast and Soumik Pathak who comprised Team Martell edged two points past Nitij Rao and Shreyas Garg of Team Tyrell to lift the First Prize, which was a handsome package of Kindle Voyage,  a complete box set of A Game Of Thrones with Westeros Map from HarperCollins, a Special Typhoo Winner Hamper.

The Chatter House Breakfast Menu

About Breakfast Menu: Breakfast is often said to be the first and most important meal of the day, The Chatter House has decided to delight its customers with a Breakfast Menu that is fun, trendy and very progressive like the other menus at the restaurant. The new menu is the next step in the evolution of food and beverage offerings at The Chatter House.

About The Chatter House: The Chatter House, is a perfect getaway from the mundane flow of life, bringing alive the very essence of the pub culture made famous by the typical pubs of Europe. Located at the posh locale of Khan Market The Chatter House is a typical pub which becomes the center of your social experiences, a place where you wind down your day, meet up with friends or just enjoy some fabulous spirits with comfort cuisine with a twist.

Stellar, The Ashoka, Chanakyapuri

Stellar, The Restaurant & Lounge with Uber Suave appeal, interiors matched to a Billionaire's private home, VIP Managers in keen attendance to your ultra whims, Private bottle banks, Trendsetting music from around the world, an unmatched lineage of guest’s entertained and an uninhibited & pure party spirit that Delhi needs!

Well, when it comes to eating out in New Delhi, the capital of India, one of the most stylish and amazing places to visit is Stellar New Delhi, situated in The Ashok Hotel Chanakyapuri.

This posh club in The Ashok Hotel, Chanakyapuri is meant for the elite partygoers of city's affluent circuits. Exuding luxury from every element, this partying venue is a sure-shot symbol of exuberance.

Special festive offerings for Christmas and New Year by STELLAR

* Unlimited Dimsum menu with Main course and dessert

 Price: 1100 plus taxes

* Sushi and Dimsum menu with main course dessert

 Price: 1600 plus taxes

* Ladies kitty menu

 Price: 1099 plus taxes

* Unlimited Veg and Non Veg Sushi with 2 glass of sparkling wine

 Price: 2000 plus taxes

What: STELLAR introduces special festive offerings for Christmas and New Year

Where: Stellar, The Ashok, Diplomatic Enclave, 50-B, Chanakayapuri, New Delhi- 110021

When: 12th Dec - 31st Dec 2016

Contact: +91 8860600478

Spring & Drink Food Festival | Kurries & Burries - Cafe Mex Asian, Mumbai

Café Mex Asian is a unique food concept amidst the Mumbai food industry wherein it offers a menu as vast as a fine dine & a serving concept like a QSR. It's a food concept which has seen good response from the industry experts, foodies & customers.

Tucked in the by lanes of the Girgaon Sea shore, K&B has been serving International Food to the Indian taste palate for the last 2.5 years & has kept fusion a very integral part of its food offering, be it through the Mex - O - Fusion Quesadilla or the Miniature Big Daddy Burrito to the Paneer Chilly Pizza or K&B Cheesy pasta.

K&B has always tried experimenting & presenting dishes mixing the Mexican & Asian ingredients on the menu they offer. K&B is the brain child from a dynamic entrepreneur Kushal & his mother Archana, who spearheads the recipe in the kitchen along with the Sous - Chef. Kurries & Burries - Café Mex Asian is excited to bring to you the Spring & Drink Food Festival, a fusion food offering which is the Niche to K&B. With the latest food festival, K&B would be offering its patrons a variety of Spring Roll with Asian, Mexican, Italian, Continental & Indian flavors, something which is unique and first of its kind in the food industry.

On bites would be the Italian Spring Roll - Spaghetti tossed in Arabiatta Sauce, Mexican Spring Roll - layers of Mexican Beans, Mexican Rice, Salsa & Sour Cream, Paneer Tikka Spring Roll - Paneer marinated with Indian spices along with Capsicum, Kathi Spring Roll - Tomato, Onion, Capsicum and Paneer tossed together with K&B special Spices, Cheese Kung Pao Spring Roll - Potato tossed in sweet spicy Kung Pao Sauce & loaded with Cheese, Stir Fry Veggie Spring Roll - Exotic Veggies tossed in Olive Oil and Herbs & Potato Cheese Spring Roll - Mashed Potato mixed with Cheese & Herbs.

Accompanying the Spring Roll would be a variety of dips made in-house like Schezwan Sauce, Sour Cream, Salsa, Mexican Sauce, Spicy Red Chilli Mayo Dip & Spicy Indian Chutney. After having these mouthwatering Spring Rolls, to quench the thirst, K&B has put together some Desi & twisted drinks like the Jal Jeera, Masala Orange Soda, Pep - Mojito, Spicy Mexicana & Icecream Berry.

Further to the above would be our child hood favorite Pep-Sticks which many have grown sipping. Pep - Sticks would be served with a MOCKTAIL TWIST with flavors of Orange Pep-Stick, Ice Tea Pep - Stick, Frozen Sky Pep - Stick, Jal Jeera Pep - Stick, Mojito Pep - Stick, Strawberry Pep - Stick.

This would be above the regular menu being offered to patrons with the in-house specialty like the Mexican Mexwich, Miniature Big Daddy Burrito, 2 in 1 Pasta, Kung Pao Wok, Sweet Tangy Chutney Sandwich, Thai Curry & Tender Berry.


The Spring & Drink Festival would be available to patrons for Dine-In From : 12th December'16 to 13th January'17

Timing : Monday to Friday 12.15 pm - 11.00 pm

Location : Kurries & Burries - Cafe Mex Asian, 29/A Jethabhai Govindji Building, DR AR Rangnekar Road, Opp Merchant Club, Metro Motors Lane, Chowpatty, Mumbai 400 007