Ms Dinaz Madhukar, Vice President, DLF Emporio and Ms Ruchita Mehta, Editor, Hello Magazine give the mothers’ more than one reason to come to DLF Emporio, as they play the perfect hosts for the afternoon. Commenting on the occasion, Ms Dinaz Madhukar, Vice President, DLF Emporio says, “DLF Emporio is glad to partner with Hello! Magazine in celebrating motherhood. We have tried to give the moms some special time only for themselves, which they totally deserve.

If you have never been to Trance in Noida, be ready for huge portions and big-hearted hospitality! I recently had the pleasure of dining there.  A perfect hypnotic destination nestled in Noida for the prefect evening of relaxation. A great combo of great Indian and oriental cuisines with an elaborated beverage menu. From the ambience of English colonial look to home style menu….everything was delightful!

Our meal began with Paneer Makhni Pasta and Palak Makai Pasta which is a true delight! The only place in Delhi-NCR where you find this fusion Pasta. The interior décor of the Trance is contemporary and rustic with a hint of Venice look. After that we have some non vegetarian platter which was tasty and spicy. Here, you get the feeling this place is run by professionals. Assisted by the server or appetizers we ordered.  For the desert we have Death by Chocolate suggested by the owner a true classical desert filled with warm chocolate ,& delicious is a understatement here.

All in all a must visit place

The Grey Garden is a restaurant setup in Hauz Khas Village,New Delhi. Located next to the water tank,this one-room restaurant/bar(five to six tables inside, and two outdoors) offers an eclectic ambiance. This is a cozy and quaint place with a quirky decor and setup and owes its creative vibe to the aesthetic sensitivity and design sensibility of its three owners,who are involved in different forms of arts themselves.

The first thing that caught our attraction as we walked in was the ceiling which was adorned with white cotton furbelow and trimmings;and the wooden tables encased with old paint boxes,stop watches and sea shells.We knew that we were in for a lovely summer afternoon lunch. Their friendly and energetic staff escorted us to one of the tables;and came up with a jug of water with slices of cucumber in it. This refreshing idea caught our fancy and we were impressed already.

The menu seemed crisp and honest without any frills and fancies. We ordered Pear and Walnut Pizza with Ricotta cheese filling. This pizza is for the people who like their slice to be sweet,and comes with a hint of honey along with fibrous pears. The Red Wine was racy and was served in a fuller glass;it complimented the pizza. Needless to say,we enjoyed our meal.

In totality,The Grey Garden is a motley assortment of tasteful concepts and food. We can't wait to visit this place again and grab a glass of wine. This hidey hole is a must visit for everyone who likes good things in life.

A small restaurant serving moderately priced simple meals in a modest setting. Under the guidance of Jerome Cousin and Laurent Guiraud, Delhi greeted its first ever traditional French bistro Rara Avis @ G.K-2.

The inviting 48 seater Bistro is located in the buzzing food centric spread across two floors Rara Avis offers diners two distinct dining spaces – one an interior setting and the other a quaint terrace complete with an ample supply of city breeze to whet your appetites while tapping your feet to the music of French sand European singers. While the names of the dishes present the newer palate with a punctuated mouthful, the menu is built to mesh itself well into the mind of an avid foodie owing to the unmatched flavor prevalent in every serving.

While most restaurants have a single focal element, in terms of décor or food or promoter capability, that help project a pièce de résistance to attract new diner. It  flaunts unfussy décor elements that border on being kitschy yet engage the diners while they can even decide on for a choice from the best cuts of meat grilled to perfection and savored on their charming open air terrace.Jerome and Laurent skillfully combine the simplicity of home style cooking with lots of unpretentious stylishness and taste.

Add the French duo who are visibly, and deservingly, proud of their new venture, “The productsthey use extensively are mostly artisanal and everything is home-made from bread to desserts.”

The traditional Thai New Year festivities at Red Zen with an array of mouth-watering authentic Thai dishes started @ Courtyard by Marriott, Gurgaon . This Thai New Year induldge  in the authentic Thai specialties. Patrons engaged themselves in the delicious Thai cuisine as Courtyard by Marriott – Red Zen recreates the magical Thailand cuisine. The festival is on till 21st April 2012 at Pan Asian Restaurant, Red Zen at the Courtyard by Marriott, Gurgaon.

On the occasion, Master Chef Piyawat prespared plethora of Thai delicacies like Thord Man Kung (Thai shrimp cakes), Larb kai (Spicy mince chicken with roasted rice and fresh herbs), Pla Nueng Manow (Steamed fish with chilli and lemon sauce), Phad Kee Mao Phak (Stir fried vegetables with chilli and Thai herbs), Khao Mali (Steamed jasmine rice) for food enthusiasts. The culinary experience was further enriched with Tab Tim Grob (Water chestnut served in chilled coconut syrup) which certainly ruled the sweet tooth.

The Songkran Festival is celebrated in Thailand as their New Years’ from 13 to 15 April. Songkran falls in the hottest time of the year in Thailand. People enjoy this festival by playing with water; Thais roam on the streets with containers of water and play ‘water wars’ with water guns. To welcome the summer season they eat special foods like the well known Kao Chae with Jasmine water, Kanom Pang Na Kung, Gaeng Phed Pla , Kai Phad Khing  and  Gaeng Phed Phak to name few. Besides throwing of water, people celebrating Songkran may also go to pray and give food to the monks.

Difference lies in the quality and freshness of ingredients and the main objective is to keep the essence of authenticity and consistency on high priority says Expat Chef Piyawat, Courtyard by Marriott - Gurgaon. “Menu is influenced by exquisite Thai tradition through sourcing fresh ingredients and ensuring each dish is distinctively unique in flavors and colors he further affirms”.

The Classy Eatery Ipe Cavalli’s ‘Visionnaire Café recently launched in Gurgaon @ Paras Twin Towers.The Millennium City plays host to Milan’s über chic dining destination The café is promoted by young stylish entrepreneurs Neha and Priyanka Nagar.

 The Café has elegant and inviting interiors flaunt amilieu of contemporary elements from luxuriously appointed mauve patent leather chairs, glass & steel tables and crystal chandeliers positioned tastefully amidst a cocoon of mirrored walls. La resistenza pezzo de centers around the twenty-two foot long bar – an exact replica of its twin in the Milan café. The bar setting provides for a stylish ambience serving as a magnet for the suave aficionada living in the area with its carefully selected choice of wines and spirits while listening to the trendy music montages played by the House DJ.

The first  CORRALEJO Teqnicians Mixology Challenge 2012 came to an end with a bang,  with all 5 cities -New Delhi, Kolkata, Pune, Mumbai & Chennai participating at the finals held at Agni, New Delhi.Using heady shots of Corralejo, 15 finalists from 250 mixologists came together to compete to make the best tequila based cocktails.

The eminent panel of judges included, Miss Mexico Elisa Najera; Mexican Ambassador to India HE Jaime Nualart; Tech guru Rajiv Makhni and renowned mixologist Arijit Bose and Sommelier Magandeep Singh.

Soothe your sweet tooth again as IPL 5 is back with a bang.There are special cakes for IPL fans by Nathu's to make your tastebuds go crazy.There are  variants of flavours to choose from including Choco truffle, fresh fruit, butterscotch, mango, strawberry, chocolate flakes, et al and the price starts from Rs.500 per kg.Pick up your favorite IPL team’s 3D cakes and enjoy IPL Season 5 digging in the creamlicious fruit filled and chocolate dipping Cakes, specially prepared by Nathu’s, Sunder Nagar Market. You can also order your favorite cricket star’s cake.

So this IPL Eat...Watch & Enjoy!

Recently the father and son duo of Virendra and Sanjeev Dhingra launched The Highway Cruise India’s first ever cruise on land at Neemrana, on the Delhi-Jaipur highway at Eros, Hilton New Delhi.

The evening was witnessed by affluent guests who weaved in pertinently with the theme and decor of the ambiance created.  Nasser Abdullah, Ramola Bachchan,Vandana Vadhera, Vesna Jacob, Amanpreet Wahi, Sunaina Chibba, Nitin Vijay, Swati Pandaya Sood, Meher Bhasin, Manjeet  Bhullar, Slyvie, Vineet Malhotra,Ikjot Singh,Khusali Khullar, Rajiv & Monika Mallik, Jyoti Poley,Ridhima Raina,Anju Kumar, Sangeeta Mehta,  Preeti Ghai,Nidhi Bhageria, Binita Rawley were a few guests who were present on  the evening .

At Highway Cruise, we intend to create a few definitions for our discerning clientele. These facilities will cater to every age with the best of entertainment, rejuvenation, along with world class living and dining experience to set new standards. It comprises of private luxury apartments with a helipad to an indoor galleria displaying all the leading brands of the world under one roof; from a specially designed 10000 sq.ft. kids’ zone to fashion ramp on ship walk; from a fully equipped Business Center; from world class gaming zones offering latest gaming devices that include PS3, XBOX 360, WII etc to state of the art 3D enabled LED screens theatre, the Highway Cruise will take your adrenaline rush to its peak.

A visibly ecstatic Mr. Virendra Dhingra, (Chariman & Managing Director, Dhingra Projects) says, “The Highway Cruise is a landmark project and one of its kinds in India. A team consisting of some very talented professionals worked day and night to make this happen. I am quite sure that the people from all over the country will visit the site once for that unprecedented experience. All the aspects of the destination – Neemrana were thoroughly reviewed. As Neemrana is turning into a global city, where 40,000 acres of land is being year marked for the latest industrial growth and a 100 billion investment happening, we could not have taken the Highway Cruise to any other place. It is the most suitable place to launch India’s most luxurious and magnanimous real estate project”.

Fitness freak Kareena Kapoor savored her favorite chocolate flavor and Saif ali khan was seen enjoying Blueberry Cocoberry yogurts. The duo hit the Bandra outlet separately last week in Mumbai to celebrate Cocoberry’s success and launch the comic book “Agent Vinod” based on their upcoming movie. The Cocoberry team welcomed both the stars at their Carter Road, Bandra outlet and thanked them for celebrating  success and Showing Their Love.

After Vasant kunj, the Beer Café, debuts with a wide variety of the most refreshing and popular alcoholic beverage worldwide at Ambience Mall, Gurgaon, NCR.