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Lacoste Collector
Kiehl’s Store Launch Mumbai
Prego
Synonym with its name the restaurant is open to Delhites more than a year at Westin Gurgaon, Prego is for everyone to indulge in la dolce vita with a twisted fun element, more in common with high street than hotel. It’s the presence of an Italian chef David Concas culinary philosophy ‘to keep it simple’,gives a clue that the cuisine is refined, yet rooted in tradition with the finest and freshest ingredients.
Chef Davide Concas, Head Chef, PREGO, comes from Italy, the land surrounded by fine food and exemplary wines. In his first assignment to India, he has made some great combinations of customary plain dishes to exquisite Italian affaire.
You enter to a contemporary alfresco, a reminder that Italy is also homeland of cutting-edge design concepts. One entire wall is of glass and one can actually overlook the hotel’s pool and catch a fair bit of sunlight, perfect for winter afternoons. With different herbs stalked in Olive oil in one corner, an open kitchen, visual light earthen color scheme, wood logs for firewood oven and a tasteful wine cellar, the décor exhibits fundamentals of art and design, giving an international feel than Italian.
The food and the experience were all fantastic – from the complimentary garlic bread with signature sauces upon arrival, delicious mains to coffee spilling
We won’t admit to frequenting Prego merely for its extensive list of wines, but personally have become a fan. We’re also glad that, over a year of its existence, this has become a place where anyone eager to enjoy the creative menu is welcome. None of the dishes suffers from an overload of cheese; instead lemon and wine have a stronger role, and sun-dried tomatoes, cherries, capers and pungent herbs are celebrated. From Selezione di antipasti vegetariani , Prego Caesar classio, deep fried squid in tartar sauce ,warm mushroom salad goat cheese and parmesan flakes, cream of field mushroom soup were all deservedly the best.
All pasta dishes are served in two sizes, small or large, depending on whether you want a main course after that or not. By the time pasta arrived I was full nevertheless forced to offer myself a small portion though it was perfectly cooked, just the right amount of sauce but didn’t had the capacity to enjoy and gave main course a passé. There dolci desserts were a wonderful ending to a scrumptious meal.
Lastly, Prego is not about reinventing the wheel but a unique experience of artistically crafted Italian cuisine.
B Seventy _ An Art Show
Special Tribute to Shobha De
The renowned columnist was honored for her remarkable accomplishments in the field of writing and her contributions to the cultural landscapes of India. On the occasion, Shobha De said, “I believe there is a little bit of Madame Clicquot in every woman. It is her unique spirit of audacity and gutsiness that defines this prestigious, international Award. I feel deeply honored by the Tribute.”
“It was an inspirational and memorable experience to be with women achievers from across the world, to share their triumphs and learn from them. To me, quite simply: empowered women equal an empowered world. Here’s to the spirit of female entrepreneurship and success. By honoring me, the Veuve Clicquot Businesswoman Award honors the half- a -billion women of India," she continued.
The event saw the coming together of Mumbai’s most eminent personalities to celebrate the spirit of Veuve Clicquot. The attendees included Tina Ambani, Jaya Bachchan, Tasneem Mehta, Simi Garewal, Sushmita Sen, Anil Kapoor, Mahesh and Haseena Jethmalani, Farhad Taraporawala, Queenie Singh, Ashok and Reena Wadhwa amongst others.
The woman who is credited to change the lifestyle writing in India, Shobha De, was recently honored with a special tribute by Veuve Clicquot Champagne at an intimate soiree at Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai.
The renowned columnist was honored for her remarkable accomplishments in the field of writing and her contributions to the cultural landscapes of India. On the occasion, Shobha De said, “I believe there is a little bit of Madame Clicquot in every woman. It is her unique spirit of audacity and gutsiness that defines this prestigious, international Award. I feel deeply honored by the Tribute.”
“It was an inspirational and memorable experience to be with women achievers from across the world, to share their triumphs and learn from them. To me, quite simply: empowered women equal an empowered world. Here’s to the spirit of female entrepreneurship and success. By honoring me, the Veuve Clicquot Businesswoman Award honors the half- a -billion women of India," she continued.
The event saw the coming together of Mumbai’s most eminent personalities to celebrate the spirit of Veuve Clicquot. The attendees included Tina Ambani, Jaya Bachchan, Tasneem Mehta, Simi Garewal, Sushmita Sen, Anil Kapoor, Mahesh and Haseena Jethmalani, Farhad Taraporawala, Queenie Singh, Ashok and Reena Wadhwa amongst others.
Tod’s Electric Signature
The geometry of Tod’s Signature collection, where the iconic Gommino is imprinted through technical innovations and precise craftsmanship on the highest quality leather, was celebrated in the cutting edge video “Electric Signature”, directed by Dutch filmmaker Bart Hess.
During the evening, the new Spring Summer 2013 collection came alive through ‘living picture’ in a metropolitan environment of design and luxury and through a live shooting.
The event saw Diego Della Velle, the owner of Tod’s, along with actress Scarlett Johansson welcoming guests which included Erin Wasson, Elettra Wiedemann, Jessica Stam, Jefferson Hack, Martha Ward, Noor Fares, Hedvig Opshaug, Carolina Gonzalez-Bunster, Courtin-Clarin sisters, Marie Ange Casta, Giovanna Battaglia, Peici Wu and Linda Li amongst others.
Amita Arora FW
Men of the Year
Hackett London now in India
The stellar evening was hosted by Rima Mehra and Vidushi Mehra presenting the best of Hackett on display through live installations by models followed by a celebration of the crème de la of the Delhi glitterati which included Suneet Verma , Shantanu & Nikhil , Nida Mahmood , Sunil Sethi , Rohit Gandhi , Jas Arora to name a few.