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From browsing social media profiles during traffic jams, our go-to activity now is gazing longingly at delivery menus. Not because we are that hungry, but cos’ the jams in Gurgaon are getting longer by the day. So if you find yourself in the same state as us with no inclination to cook after a long drive home, the second edition of our delivery series will come to your rescue!
MORNING HIT – THE BREAKFAST CLUB
It’s not new but this small takeaway spot, with a name inspired from one of our fave retro movies, is very reliable. And that’s what we need when it comes to brekkie because we can’t function without a solid meal in the morning. Their kitchen opens at 6am and works till 1pm (for late risers) with a menu that has something for everyone. From desi flavours to global hits and even some weird cravings – it’ll take a full 10 minutes just to narrow down your choices.
The website is easy to operate, although you can also call them or just pick up an order if you’re close by. We suggest starting with the greasy and perfect for hangover mornings Keema Pao (Rs 350-370). With an option of chicken or mutton, it#39;s served with buttered pao that will remind you of Mumbai. If keema is not your thing, there’s paranthas, poha and even chole bhature on offer. For more wholesome eats, go for the comfort-in-a-bowl Three Bears Porridge (Rs 150). Then there’s the giant Breakfast Burrito (Rs 380-410) stuffed with eggs, sausages, cheese and more – your best bet to stay fuelled till lunchtime. Or stick with their An Ode to the Earl of Sandwich in traditional as well as fresh new avatars of Classic Ham Cheese (Rs 380/410) or the Brekkiewich (Rs 410/440) that#39;s straight from meaty heaven!
And if you want something sweet, the Breakfast Club Pancakes (Rs 250-280) topped with bananas should take care of that. The portion sizes are pretty generous and the packaging is spill-proof.
Log on here or call 9015179442 to order
GUILTFREE LUNCH – INNER CHEF
From DIY meal kits to office deliveries – InnerChef has now launched their own app and also extended their reach from Gurgaon to South Delhi and even Noida. Partly run by the team behind Di Ghent, their offerings are always fresh, light and yummy. While they start deliveries in the morning with breakfast offerings of bagels and eggs, we always call them for a lunch fix.
On the menu are paninis, salads and even full-fledged meals of pasta and grills. If you’re feeling peckish or can’t leave the desk to eat, go for their unique Combos (Rs 190-240). Each combines half a panini with a salad and a freshly pressed juice + mini cookie packet on the house. We’ve probably been through the entire list, but if you asked us to pick, we’d vote for the Veggie Sunrise that has tangy Thai Mango Salad with Spinach and Corn Panini or the Salmon Breezer with Som Tum Salad and Smoked Salmon Panini. Not only are they excellent value for money, they also won’t leave you feeling guilty. If you’d rather go the whole hog, then the Rosemary Chicken with Veggies (Rs 290) is succulent, while the Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes (Rs 220) is hearty Italian.
The recently introduced dessert line has some winners too with a decadent Mudslide Pie Dessert In A Jar (Rs 200) and Yummy Scrummy Carrot Cake Rs 150). All this arrives in cheery and very distinctive packaging that smartly uses colours like red and blue, which are meant to make you hungrier!
Log on here to order
QUICK DINNER – MONTY’S CHICKEN WINGS
New York style chicken wings for lunch? Yes, please! And also send a bib with that. Uncle Monty’s one dish menu is a sight for sore eyes and a balm for hungry stomachs. It’s simple – he dishes out oven baked wings in different flavours alongside various dipping sauces and a side of Ruby’s cold macaroni salad. The wings come with a heat meter that ranges from 1 (sweet) to 5 (suicidal) with 3 (adventurous) being the upper limit of our tolerance. Each flavour has a corresponding number, so you know what you’re getting yourself into. Operating as a small takeaway, they have a quick website and are also prompt on the phone. We started with a serving of Monty’s Signature available from 3 to 5, which has a dash of bhut jolokia chilli. A tribute to the original Buffalo Wings that are made for messy eating, these are one of the better renditions available this side of town. One bite and you’ll be hooked, while wondering why you didn#39;t have the foresight to stock up on beer.
Every serving comes with 4 wings + 4 drumettes and the famous creamy macaroni salad made by Monty’s mom that helps counter the spice. Plus, they aren#39;t fried, which makes them healthier and seals in the juices, so with the Sri Lankan Dry Rub, you don’t even need a dipping sauce. Same for the Cream Cheese and Mushroom that tastes as good as it sounds. Each of these go for Rs 295 an order and if you’re not big on spice, the deputies section (Rs 275) is what you should stick with. From that, go for the Honey BBQ and be prepared to lick your fingers long after the meal is over!
The runners are quick and and the packaging is neat with foil wrappers used to keep the wings hot.
Log on here or call +91-7042911330 / 31 to order
Imperfecto will be hosting a gig night with Hari Sukhmani in the house. The Chandigarh-based duo is known to play mostly folktronica and fusion music, using traditional Punjabi folk tunes and blending them with electronica beats. While Sukhmani Malik is a classically trained musician, Hari Singh is a producer, vocalist and audio engineer. Together the duo has done several TV and radio shows and performed numerous gigs, several of them in collaboration with international artists like Noori and Thu Le.
#39;If Blues had a baby, they would name it Rock #39;N#39; Roll,#39; thats the funda the band believes in and that#39;s what they are planning to bring to Hard Rock Cafe, as a tribute to Michael Learns To Rock (MLTR). With Rock #39;N#39; Roll as their forte, the band has Kern Dalton at the vocal and guitar, Jayant Manchanda taking care of Bass and Drums done by Aveleon Giles Vaz, the band has performed the same theme across various bars/restaurants in the capital. The event entry is only open for people above 18 years of age.
Price: Rs 500 (including cover) and Rs 1,700 (VIP Pass)
Tickets available on BookMyShow.com
After having a houseful blockbuster in Mumbai in October, India#39;s first ever Broadway styled musical is all set to visit the capital. Grandness is the word, when it comes to this one of a kind performance of Beauty and The Beast. Speaking of numbers, a 130 minutes duration, this 100 crew team with a 270 panoramic view along with elaborate costumes and music is sure something not to be missed.
First launched by Disney production, the Broadway adoption has travelled across 28 countries before coming to India. Said to be one of the longest running shows, the music is given by eight times oscar winner Alan Menken, Prologue by Amitabh Bachchan, Chorographed by Terence Lewis,Beast being played by Edwin Joseph and Belle being played by Meher Mistry. So hurry and book your tickets before its all sold out.
Tickets available on BookMyShow.com
Price: Rs 3,000, 5,000 and 8,000
Karsh Kale, the famous Indian American musician, producer and composer, will soon be performing at Raasta. Considered to be one of the pioneers of Asian underground music in genres such as rock, pop and Indian classical, Kale is also known for his prowess on the tabla. Kale has written songs for internationally acclaimed artists like The Cure, Norah Jones and Sting and also collaborated with several artists for fusion music.
Bringing something warm to chilly Delhi winters, is the Hot Drinks Festival at Our Story - Bistro And Tea Room. The newly opened cafe is gives you an array of warm and comforting drink to get rid of the winter blues infused with exotic flavours. Some of the highlights include - Fresh Mint Tea, Classic Kahwa, Hibiscus Tea, Apple Cinnamon Tea, Chamomile Tea, Orange Pekoe Tea, Thyme Tea, Fennel Mint and Clove Tea and much more. For those who prefer coffee over tea, can chose from - Almond Roca Coffee, Flat White , Dark Hot Chocolate, Irish Coffee, After Dinner Mint Coffee among the others.
So grab a friend or take yourself out to try out this new bistro in town and its wares.
Unraveling the rich history of the female royalty of India, the book #39;Maharani#39; by Tasveer publications has its grand exhibition and launch at Sanskriti Museum this week. Most of the history is rich and oriented towards the male rulers or Maharaja and their life, however, as a counterpart, this book brings into focus the female rulers (Maharanis) of the forgotten glamorous era.
The exhibition brings forth the story of the females of royal family who circumvented and reinvented the traditions as well as those who embraced and reinvented the modern aspects.
In association with Mapin publishing house, the book includes four original texts by K.G Pramod, Amin Jaffer, Martand Singh and Shilpa Vijayakrishnan. The introduction done by Abhishek Poddar and Nathaniel Gaskell.
Society For Action Through Music (SAM) is putting together a two day festival if classical music and dance this week. The cultural event shall be featuring - Hindustani Vocal recitals by Anuratna Rai, disciple of Pt.Anupam Rai Saniya Patankar, disciple of Ashwini Bhide Deshpande. which will be followed by a Kathak Group choreography by Dr.Bhawna Grover, on day one.
The second day will see like - book release #39;Indian Music During Mughal Sultanate Period#39; by Dr.Nisha Wadhwa, Hindustani Vocal Recital by Shiv Prasad Rao, disciple of Pt.Vikas Kashalkar and finally a Sitar Recital by Prof. Pt. Sahitya Nahar, disciple of Lt. Pt. Prahlad Mishra.
From browsing social media profiles during traffic jams, our go-to activity now is gazing longingly at delivery menus. Not because we are that hungry, but cos’ the jams in Gurgaon are getting longer by the day. So if you find yourself in the same state as us with no inclination to cook after a long drive home, the second edition of our delivery series will come to your rescue!
MORNING HIT – THE BREAKFAST CLUB
It’s not new but this small takeaway spot, with a name inspired from one of our fave retro movies, is very reliable. And that’s what we need when it comes to brekkie because we can’t function without a solid meal in the morning. Their kitchen opens at 6am and works till 1pm (for late risers) with a menu that has something for everyone. From desi flavours to global hits and even some weird cravings – it’ll take a full 10 minutes just to narrow down your choices.
The website is easy to operate, although you can also call them or just pick up an order if you’re close by. We suggest starting with the greasy and perfect for hangover mornings Keema Pao (Rs 350-370). With an option of chicken or mutton, it#39;s served with buttered pao that will remind you of Mumbai. If keema is not your thing, there’s paranthas, poha and even chole bhature on offer. For more wholesome eats, go for the comfort-in-a-bowl Three Bears Porridge (Rs 150). Then there’s the giant Breakfast Burrito (Rs 380-410) stuffed with eggs, sausages, cheese and more – your best bet to stay fuelled till lunchtime. Or stick with their An Ode to the Earl of Sandwich in traditional as well as fresh new avatars of Classic Ham Cheese (Rs 380/410) or the Brekkiewich (Rs 410/440) that#39;s straight from meaty heaven!
And if you want something sweet, the Breakfast Club Pancakes (Rs 250-280) topped with bananas should take care of that. The portion sizes are pretty generous and the packaging is spill-proof.
Log on here or call 9015179442 to order
GUILTFREE LUNCH – INNER CHEF
From DIY meal kits to office deliveries – InnerChef has now launched their own app and also extended their reach from Gurgaon to South Delhi and even Noida. Partly run by the team behind Di Ghent, their offerings are always fresh, light and yummy. While they start deliveries in the morning with breakfast offerings of bagels and eggs, we always call them for a lunch fix.
On the menu are paninis, salads and even full-fledged meals of pasta and grills. If you’re feeling peckish or can’t leave the desk to eat, go for their unique Combos (Rs 190-240). Each combines half a panini with a salad and a freshly pressed juice + mini cookie packet on the house. We’ve probably been through the entire list, but if you asked us to pick, we’d vote for the Veggie Sunrise that has tangy Thai Mango Salad with Spinach and Corn Panini or the Salmon Breezer with Som Tum Salad and Smoked Salmon Panini. Not only are they excellent value for money, they also won’t leave you feeling guilty. If you’d rather go the whole hog, then the Rosemary Chicken with Veggies (Rs 290) is succulent, while the Pesto Pasta with Cherry Tomatoes (Rs 220) is hearty Italian.
The recently introduced dessert line has some winners too with a decadent Mudslide Pie Dessert In A Jar (Rs 200) and Yummy Scrummy Carrot Cake Rs 150). All this arrives in cheery and very distinctive packaging that smartly uses colours like red and blue, which are meant to make you hungrier!
Log on here to order
QUICK DINNER – MONTY’S CHICKEN WINGS
New York style chicken wings for lunch? Yes, please! And also send a bib with that. Uncle Monty’s one dish menu is a sight for sore eyes and a balm for hungry stomachs. It’s simple – he dishes out oven baked wings in different flavours alongside various dipping sauces and a side of Ruby’s cold macaroni salad. The wings come with a heat meter that ranges from 1 (sweet) to 5 (suicidal) with 3 (adventurous) being the upper limit of our tolerance. Each flavour has a corresponding number, so you know what you’re getting yourself into. Operating as a small takeaway, they have a quick website and are also prompt on the phone. We started with a serving of Monty’s Signature available from 3 to 5, which has a dash of bhut jolokia chilli. A tribute to the original Buffalo Wings that are made for messy eating, these are one of the better renditions available this side of town. One bite and you’ll be hooked, while wondering why you didn#39;t have the foresight to stock up on beer.
Every serving comes with 4 wings + 4 drumettes and the famous creamy macaroni salad made by Monty’s mom that helps counter the spice. Plus, they aren#39;t fried, which makes them healthier and seals in the juices, so with the Sri Lankan Dry Rub, you don’t even need a dipping sauce. Same for the Cream Cheese and Mushroom that tastes as good as it sounds. Each of these go for Rs 295 an order and if you’re not big on spice, the deputies section (Rs 275) is what you should stick with. From that, go for the Honey BBQ and be prepared to lick your fingers long after the meal is over!
The runners are quick and and the packaging is neat with foil wrappers used to keep the wings hot.
Log on here or call +91-7042911330 / 31 to order
Grab a culinary get away as Grub Fest is back in town. The two day long event will be featuring specially currated dishes by some of the best known chefs. Bite into a pizza that was invented back in 1889 by Don Raffaele Esposito as a color depiction of the Italian flag with red Tomatoes, White Cheese and Green Basil leaves. Besides this, the event will be home to some of the popular brands like - Social, Sufiaana, Chayoos, Karim#39;s, Fork You Too, Granny#39;s Kitchen, Mamagoto, Zambar and more. Pair all these yummy treats with live music and live demonstrations for a gluttonous weekend. And hey, the entry is free !
For more information click, here.
City, get set for a chat-patta street food gorging experience, as the Street Food Festival is back in town. For a city like Delhi which have people from across the nation, belonging to different ethnicity, missing the typical hometown street food comes naturally. But with this three day festival, you can indulge into every snack/food that you craved from.
Vendors will be bringing in food of different origin and cities like - Girdhar Lal with his mutton seekh kebabs and chicken korma, Akbar Chacha and his Chicken 65 from Karnataka, Vijal with his garlic and mutton litti soaked in ghee, from Bihar, besides stalls from Gujarat, Jaipur, Kerala and more.
Indian royalty has always been known for their charm and poise, but more often than not, we only hear tales of brave kings and their glorious armies. What about the princesses and Maharani’s though? The beautiful and intelligent women who took charge of courts and palaces while the husbands were away fighting battles deserve to be celebrated as well. So Tasveer and Sanskriti Museums have put together a photography exhibition at Sanskriti Museums Anandgram that does just that! Focussing on the Maharanis and other royal women of erstwhile princely India, it’s a part of Tasveer’s 10th anniversary celebrations.
We got a sneak peak of the show and are all praises for it. The topic itself is unique and strong, so you can expect the same from the exhibits. There are about 69 works on display at the gallery along with the launch a book of the same name. A portfolio of 20 ready to mount works will also be available on sale at the venue or purchased online here.
Maharani – Royal Women of India includes images from the archives of the Museum of Art Photography along with items from the Victoria Albert Museum and the National Portrait Gallery in London besides the Amar Mahal Museum Library in Jammu.
Getting a portrait made was a tradition that was followed for a long time with the royal artist capturing the splendour and spectacle of court life. Around 19th century, paintings were replaced by photographs as they were much more accurate. Most of the images on display now are very old and the photographers are unknown, but they are a window into a long lost world. Some of the known names include Shatrujit Singh, Khem Bhonsle and Martand Singh.
With this exhibition, you#39;ll see royal women breaking through the clichés while accepting the modernisation that came with the British era. The one aspect that we couldn’t help notice was how each of them had their own sense of style with chiffon sarees and exquisite jewellery on full display. Among our favourites are Princess Indira Devi of Kapurthala (1930), Nawab Begum Sajida Sultan of Bhopal, the Begum of Pataudi (1940), Rajkumari Shrimati Tillotama Raje Bhonsle of Sawantwadi, and Rani Hemalata Raje Sahiba of Jind (1937). Of course, no mention of the ethereal royal women can be made without Maharani Gayatri Devi, who has several photos in this exhibit including one where she#39;s seen talking to villagers in her province (1962).
Maharanis – Women of Royal India is on display from December 6th to Jaunary 7th at Sanskriti Museums Anandgram, MG Road.
A pumped up dance night comes your way with Antisocial and the third version of Ribbit. Catch three ace musicians jamming together – IJA, Jamblu and Fukait.
IJA is the coming together of percussionist Sahil Mendiratta, electronica artist Ashhar Farooqui and guitarist Punit Jantu. The trio recently released their debut EP.
Jamblu is the solo music project of Kartik Pillai, guitarist, trumpet player and keyboardist for Delhi-based bands pcrc and Begum. Fukait on the other hand is the moniker of Delhi-based drummer and producer Sanchit Sawaria who recently entered the city’s music scene with his first release Them Is Us.
Entry: Rs 300
Directed by: Michael Moritz | Duration: 1 hr 20 mins
A company of travelling actors finds themselves stranded with no new shows and no money. When they hear that Prince Hamlet is looking for court entertainers, the company decides to try its luck there. Will they be successful in getting a permanent place at the court or are they surprises in store for them? Find out.
Ticket prices: Rs 350 and 500
Tickets available on BookMyShow
The Japan Foundation is commemorating the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki with a traditional Japanese dance performance titled Sakura. Keiin Yoshimura will be presenting a Kamigatamai (traditional Japanese dance form) piece along with Shamisen player So Sugiura.
Entry: Free
I-Kandy is hosting an evening of house and techno music with Jitter and Kohra in the house. The stage name of Jayant Luthra, Jitter started experimenting with music at an early age. Over the years he has honed his skill, creating a unique brand of electronica. His numerous collaborations have included working with world-renowned artists such as Karsh Kale, Midival Punditz and Anoushka Shankar.
Kohra aka Madhav Shorey is a frontrunner of the new wave of underground dance music producers in the country. His live sets comprise of his own productions presented in a deconstructed manner. Kohra has performed at some of the most well-known venues and festivals across the country.
CAMERAunLIMITED brings to town a monochrome photo exhibition by six photographers - 36 Shades Of Grey. Through this exhibition, these six talented photographers exhibit their individual perception of the world around via evocative images.
Through this 9th exhibition of the series, the objective is to bring together established and upcoming photo enthusiasts. The event will feature works of - Monidipa Dey, a life-science post-graduate by education, a writer by profession and a photographer by passion. Photographer Niraj Gera, displaying his work through a breed of talented photographers. Rashmi Rai, who takes inspiration from 16th and 17th century Dutch and Italian masters like Claeszoon and Vermeer. Ravi Shail, an advertising professional as well as apainter, comeswith an inclination for the arts. Photographer Yatinder Kumar, a graduate from NIFT, has elements of sophistication, simplicity and strong visualisation in his work.
The Embassy of Switzerland along with Pro Helvetia Swiss Art Council and Swissnex India is presenting Quantum, an innovative dance performance by internationally acclaimed choreographer Gilles Jobin and Julius von Bismarck, the German visual artist.
This dance piece is an example of the intellectual exchange between artists and scientists and celebrates the dance of the universe through the movement of elementary particles. Six dancers constantly attract and repel each other as if caught in a force field.
Entry: Free
Presented by Behroopiya Entertainers, Turban Legends is a comedy show by Vikramjit Singh where he lays bare his awkwardness and in the process, the audience’s too. He talks about his and people’s desire to stand out, yet blend in; of using dating apps but never admitting it; of a mall-bred urban lifestyle and more.
Ticket price: Rs 350
Tickets available on BookMyShow