FOODHALL LAUNCHES FOODHALL SPECIAL

FROM THE KITCHENS OF INNOVATIVE CULINARY THINK-TANKS, 

 FOODHALL LAUNCHES FOODHALL SPECIAL

 Move over salted butter on brown bread for breakfast! It’s time you start your day with some tangy Herbed Garlic & sweet Cranberry Butter on exotic breads. Consistently customizing and curating food to enhance the taste palate of its patrons, your favorite food superstore – Foodhall @ Palladium launches Foodhall Specials, a homegrown range of dairy products of flavored butter and crème cheese. 

Our evolved food culture and lifestyle preferences have created gluten-free, organic, local, vegan and other food categories. Always being ahead of the curve, the kitchens of Foodhall are set to enthrall you with a tasty gourmet ride with this new addition in the dairy category.

Foodhall Specials Flavored Butters

Nothing makes a grilled steak or roasted vegetables sing quite like herby butter, all melted on top and pooling into its own sauce. Foodhall Special introduces delectable Herbed Garlic butter, Honey Mustard flavored butter, Cranberry butter and Ginger Chilli butter. If you have a sweet tooth, slather the delicious Cranberry butter all over your dark hot chocolate waffles. For tangy twisters, add a savory hit with herbed garlic butter on your chicken popcorn!

Foodhall Specials Crème Cheese

Man does not live by bread alone, there must be cheese! Foodhall Specials varied range of crème cheese such as Pink Peppercorn & Chive cheese, Roasted Garlic and Rosemary cheese, Green Olive & Chipotle cheese and Caramalized Onion & Chevre cheese will wow your taste buds!

The moist Pumpernickel bread from Germany would go perfectly with the Pink Peppercorn and Chive cheese. It not only tastes good, but the cheese with pink pepper looks aesthetic against the dark bread. Foodhall’s in-house bakery also offers the tangy Sourdough bread that will go well with Roasted Garlic & Rosemary cheese. Pair up the Italian Ciabatta bread’s sour taste with Caramelised onion and Chevre – a form of goat cheese. Spread the scrumptious Green Olive & Chipotle Cheese over the German Rye bread for a wholesome breakfast!

 
Date: Ongoing

Timings: 10:30 am to 10:00 pm

Venue: Foodhall @  Palladium Level 3, Palladium Mall,  Lower Parel (W), Mumbai – 400013

Telephone:  022 3026 4567

THAI DELIGHTS AT FOODHALL @ PALLADIUM ALL THIS MONTH

 When you hear Thailand - beaches, shopping and incredibly delicious food instantly spring to mind. Foodhall @ Palladium is here to take care of at least one of those cravings by bringing you the best of Thai cuisine this month. Thai cuisine is a perfect combination of diverse ingredients and herbs infused together. To celebrate this medley of myriad flavors, Foodhall - India’s premium lifestyle food superstore, kick started Thai food fiesta - Yum Thai festival across Foodhall stores in Pune, Bangalore and Mumbai from 7^th June to 7^th July 2015. This food festival is in association with The Department of International Trade Promotion, Ministry of Commerce, Thailand. The Thailand Consul General Mr. Nat Pinyowattanacheep flagged off the Yum Thai festival at Foodhall @ Palladium last evening. Patrons present at the store got a chance to witness the live cooking demo of scrumptious Thai Green Curry by Mr. Jirajett Wongnorraset.

THE AUTHENTIC THAI DELICACIES AT LIVE COUNTER

Thai food trail begins at the live counter with Red Thai Curry Paste, Green Thai Curry Paste, Pad Thai Noodles, Thai Spring Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce, Sautéed Greens in Basil and Chili sauce. Apart from these lip-smacking Thai dishes, there are many pastes and dipping sauce such as Chili Jaggery Sauce, Tamarind Dipping Sauce and Peanut Dipping Sauce for the patrons. Fruits are used in an innovative manner in salad recipes like Som Tam Salad (green papaya salad), Raw Mango Salad and Thai Pomelo (Grapefruit) Salad.

THE CAFE MENU

Offering more to the taste buds of the customers is the Foodhall’s cafe menu - Red Thai Curry with Jasmine Rice, Green Thai Curry with Jasmine Rice, Tofu Satay with Peanut Sauce, Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce, Thai Corn Cakes with Sweet Chili Sauce. A live Thai Wok will assemble the best flavours of East Asia – Vegetarian Tom Kha Soup, Chicken Tom Yum Soup with homemade fresh pasta such as Fresh Egg Noodles and Flat Rice Noodles.

ASA SPICES

Foodhall offers all the essential herbs, spices and necessary accompaniments in Asian cooking, for example - Dried Thai Basil, Bird Eye Chili, Dried Galangal, Lemongrass and Red & Green Thai curry powder.

FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

Foodhall carries one of the largest assortments of exotic fruits in the country including Raw Papayas, Pomelo, Jack fruits, Mangosteen, Rambutan, Longan, Guavas and Dragon fruits, and a vegetable selection that boasts international favourites like Galangal, Bird Eye Chili, Kaffir Lime leaves, Lemongrass, Asparagus, Thai Eggplants.

BAKERY AND PATISSERIE

The Foodhall Bakery welcomes new additions like Kaffir Lime and Galangal Pavs while the Patisserie brings Jasmine Tea Panna Cotta and Toasted Sesame & Mango Pudding into their selection.

COOK UP A STORM!

Love Thai food? Can’t wait to try it at home? Foodhall has extensive range of kitchen aid such as Dimsum Baskets, Bamboo Skewers, Satay Sticks, Asparagus Steamers, Barbeque Grillers, Smoothie Makers & Juicers.

CELEBRATE THE MELANGE OF RICH FLAVOURS AT YUM THAI FESTIVAL AT FOODHALL @ PALLADIUM

Date: till 7th July 2015

Timings: 10:30 am to 10:00 pm

Venue: Foodhall @  Palladium Level 3, Palladium Mall,  Lower Parel (W), Mumbai – 400013

Telephone:  022 3026 4567

Mommy Make-Over: latest Mother India trend – a technology introduced by Aesthetics Medi Spa ~Happy Mom, Happy Child~

It is most women’s desire to be a mother. However, along with the joy comes the anguish of putting up with physiological changes in the body, which makes you feel and look old. Sagging and loss of breast volume, stretch marks, bulging tummy, overhanging paunch, deposition of fat around waist, hips and thighs, caesarian scars etc. These are enough to make you lose your confidence in yourself and despair. They need not despair anymore as cosmetic surgical techniques at Aesthetics Medispa have been perfected to give your pre pregnancy body back. The combination of body transforming surgeries is called Mommy Makeover.

Mummy make-over, a latest technology , has been introduced by Aesthetics medispa to help women who lose their self confidence as they get out of shape, post delivery, get back in to shape. Mommy make- overs as we all know includes procedures such as tummy tucks, breast aesthetic improvement and liposuction for a slimmer, fitter body post-pregnancy. Other treatments often combined with the Mommy Makeover include Skin tighteners, Cellulite treatments, Stretch mark elimination. These procedures not only help women regain their physical appearance, but also boost their self confidence

These cosmetic surgeries commonly known as ‘Mommy Make-overs’ are gaining popularity in the country owing to greater awareness, easy accessibility and affordability.

Dr. Ashish Davalbhakta, Founder, Aesthetics Medispa where he conducts about 7-10 such makeovers every month says, ‘Women find it difficult to lose the excess weight they gain during pregnancy despite following a strict diet and rigorous exercise regime. Mommy Make-overs address a woman's post-pregnancy body issues in a single-session surgery or planned staged manner. These procedures generally take a few hours to be completed and do not involve complicated post operative care’

About Aesthetics Medispa:

Aesthetics Medispa is a unique state-of-the-art health and wellness centre, located in the city of Pune, Maharashtra India. It is the first of its kind Medispa offering international therapies and a Cosmetic Surgery centre, all under one roof. Services offered by Aesthetics Medispa include World-class cosmetic surgery, Non-surgical aesthetic procedures such as Botox, Fillers, Peels and LASERS, Therapeutic Spa Treatments, Nutritional Counselling, Cosmetic dentistry, Anti-aging medicine, Breast Care Services, Lifestyle counselling and more.They also offer preventive therapies such as Ayurvedic, Thai, Balinese, aromatherapy massages to LASER , Detox and Nutrition wellness

NIFT Mumbai Presents Design Catalyst 2015 : Graduation Extravaganza

  

  NIFT Mumbai established in 1995, offers full time undergraduate courses in Fashion Design, Knitwear Design, Textile Design, Fashion Communications, Accessory Design, Apparel Production and Postgraduate courses in Fashion Management and Design Space. The class of 2015 graduating from NIFT Mumbai campus, showcases its potential through Interactive Exhibitions, Craft Displays & Fashion Shows from the 22^nd to 23^rd May 2015 at CIDCO Convention Centre.

The Grand Finale NIFT Mumbai Final Year Graduation Show 2015 organized by the dynamic NIFT Mumbai Director Nilima Rani Singh, aided by her stellar team of professor’s promises many highlights.  Directed by renowned columnist and Designer Nisha JamVwal the#NIFTMumbai Gradshow 2015 on the 23^rd of May stands apart in its celebrity walk to save traditional weaves & crafts from extinction & exemplifies the 'Make in India' theme exemplified by our Prime Minister. 

Walking the ramp along with the students for the cause of ‘saving traditional crafts' are actors Rati Agnihotri, Kiran Joneja Sippy, Suchitra Krishnamoorthi, Asha Sachdev, Tanaaz Bhaktiar Irani, Juhi Babbar, Anup Soni, Singers Sharon Prabhakar, Geetu Hinduja, artists Sunil Padwal, Arzan Khambatta, Krsna Mehta, designer Nisha JamVwal who is also visiting faculty at NIFT, sculptor Kayur Patel, critic Bhawana Somaaya, Lawyer Mrunalini Deshmukh, theatre persona Dolly Thakore, Gynac Rishma Dhillon Pai.

  

On the same morning of the fashion show and banquet, is the graduation convocation ceremony of National Institute of Fashion Technology Mumbai. On the morning of May the 23^rd- 206 students will receive Degree Certificates from Actor Hema Mailini Honourable MP.

On the 22^nd of May- perusing the grand finale- the department of Fashion Communication hosts a Poster Display revealing in depth design research with  an impressive Exhibition by the department of Textile Design & Knitwear Design inaugurated by V. Radha, IAS Joint Managing Director, CIDCO, Vikram Bawa, Ram Kremer Managing Director Opti-Tex  who will interact with students. Vibrant panel discussions by Departments of Fashion Technology, Fashion Management and Space Design will see CEOs of Industry addressing and faculty jointly interacting with students embarking on their professional journey. 

NIFT Mumbai is involved in reviving the Crafts of Maharashtra & bringing them to the mainstream Commercial platform & has been constantly trying to upgrade the livelihood of the artisans by teaching those new designs & techniques with the help of Centre and the State Govt. NIFT Mumbai prides itself in showcasing the crafts in all its different formats.  In this context to create an awareness of the different Crafts of Maharashtra celebrities from all walks of life will walk ‘for the cause of Craft’. 

Venue: CIDCO Convention Centre, Navi Mumbai

Date: Friday, 22nd May 2015

Time: 11 am - 8 pm

Designer Swapnil Shinde adds the zing to the Yamaha Fascino launch

Last night the launch soiree of the new Yamaha Fascino was an affair to remember!

Ace designer Swapnil Shinde showcased an eclectic assortment of glamorous ensembles, debuting his first men’s capsule along with the alluring and sultry line for women amidst the launch of the new Yamaha Fasico. Designs of ensembles as well as bikes were bold and edgy a perfect blend to reckon with.

On this occasion designer Swapnil Shinde, states,“My association with Yamaha Fascino has been an amazing experience because it was a perfect combination of fashion and bikes. My clothes really blended well with the new model that they have launched tonight. It complimented the color story. The curves of the bike and the way the bike were structured modern yet sexy is eponymous to my brand sesibilities.”

An eclectic mix of celebs and socialites like Karan V Grover, Sumona Chakravarti, Vahbiz Dorabjee, Nisha Rawal, Shama Sikander, Shakir Shaikh, Rupal Gaggar and many more were present to grace the occasion. 

La Ruche hosted the Curtain Raiser of India Luxury Style Week by in Bandra

What: Announcement  of  INDIA LUXURY STYLE WEEK 2015 with Akshay Kumar the face of INDIA LUXURY STYLE WEEK 2015- Men’s Edition – The Business Fashion Week Show, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER organized by Ramesh Dembla!  

 Where: La Ruche            Linking Road,Bandra,Mumbai

MADHURI DIXIT LAUNCHES FITNESS EXPERT LEENA MOGRE’S DEBUT BOOK TITLED ‘TOTAL FITNESS’

One of the pioneers in the health and fitness industry, and the first to introduce the idea of celebrity fitness in India, Leena Mogre is an institution in herself. Her first book titled ‘Total Fitness – The Leena Mogre Way’ published by Random House India and Penguin India was launched by celebrated Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit at Leena Mogre’s gymnasium located in Bandra.

Leena Mogre is armed with a Masters in Food and Science & Nutrition and Sports Nutrition; regaled the guests and media present with incredible anecdotes of success stories. She started her journey in the fitness industry over two decades ago and her own signature brand of fitness centres over a decade ago and has over the years trained and guided actors like Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Deepika Padukone, Jacqueline Fernandez, Katrina Kaif, Soha Ali Khan and Aditya Roy Kapur to her credit.

Madhuri also mentioned how Leena’s guidance and expertise led her to being fit and fabulous. Madhuri who has penned the foreword in Leena’s book said, “I have known Leena since my ‘Hum Aapke Hain Kaun’ days. She was my first trainer and has helped me understand my body and how important it is to look fit and feel healthy. She has shared her wealth of experience and knowledge in this book to help you achieve ‘Total Fitness’ by learning and adapting from it. Her passion reflects in the book.”

Leena Mogre said, “This book brings you comprehensive and distinctive insider secrets – everything from the myth of size zero to assessing your actual strength and fitness before starting out, and finding your comfort zone and pushing beyond it gradually to achieve complete fitness. It is the perfect guide for anyone looking to get fit the right way.”

Several well-known guests like Candice Pinto, Diandra Soares, Neeta Lulla, Madhur Bhandarkar, Kiran Juneja and Ramesh Sippy, Chhaya Momaya, Manali & Dilip Vengsarkar, Shilpa Shirodkar, Vithal Kamat, Anirudh Dhoot, Baba Siddiqui, Ashish Shelar, Poonam Mahajan, Asif Bhamla, Nitin Sardesai, Vishwas Nagre Patil, Ashish Chaudhary, Meghna Ghai, Timmy Narang, Akshay Oberoi and more were in attendance to support and encourage Leena’s new initiative. The book launch event was followed by an after party at Bandra’s newest bar-and-grill ‘La Ruche’ over delish snacks, cocktails, fab music and was hosted by Amrita Pursnani and Rohan Rampal.

Leena Mogre currently has a 24x7 well equipped and functional gymnasium in Bandra (W) and another one in Dadar (W), Mumbai. She also has a signature fitness centre in Chandigarh.