Kris With A View

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Kris with a View, is located on the 19th floor of Park Regis Hotel. This stylish restaurant offers a spectacular view of both old & new Dubai.

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The restaurant is tastefully separated into a lounge area and a restaurant area. I like the idea of sitting away and enjoying the fine view, and drinks in the company of your friends and then going in for dinner.

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The ambiance is simply calming and serene, and is the best place to unwind after a hard day’s work. Live music, wine and good company is definitely an easy way to unwind. The decor is muted with brown and warm undertones and the lights are dim.





The service, right from the reception is on par. You are warmly welcomed to the restaurant and ushered to your seat. I loved how the staff were attentive to all the guests. I was handed a beverage menu in the lounge area and was served some snacks for the drinks.



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The live music just made the whole environment very relaxing (or was it the wine).



We made our way for dinner and waited in anticipation to try the meat fondue. A pot of hot oil was placed on our table with a burner underneath. An array of vegetables and beef were later placed on our table along with bread platter, sauce and skewers.











I was excite to try the fondue and dipped in half done beef pieces in the oil. The simmering sound of the oil added to the evening. Boiled potatoes, cauliflower, Broccoli, Bell peppers, mushrooms and sausages were laid out for the fondue treat.

Personally, I’m not much of an oil lover and hence the experience although exciting wasn’t something I would want to try again. However, the novel concept is intriguing and those who love their meat and veggies deep fried would savor the same.

Apart from the view what I loved the most was the Goan style fish curry. It was a seafood dream. The gravy was creamy and unleashed the ocean in my mouth. My first impression was the smell that hit me when they opened the lid of my goan curry. It made me slaver. A small bowl of rice was placed alongside the fish curry.









My friend chose to have Butter chicken, and he instantly started gorging  – coming up in intervals to state how tasty the butter chicken was.

I would highly recommend the Goan fish curry, made surprisingly by a chef from Bangladesh. Food definitely doesn’t have boundaries. It was a pleasure to have met him and to have learned of his journey as well.

Overall, Kris with a view is a hidden gem yet to be discovered. And I’m highly surprised why it wasn’t jam packed. The few who know of it, have kept it a secret I’m guessing. The place, the ambiance, food, and service is excellent.

KVAW promises to delight its guests with its variety of exotic cuisines. Speaciality dishes from China, Thailand, Malaysia, India & Arabia are spread to please the palates of those who walk in to enjoy sumptuous food while partaking of a variety of wines from the new and old worlds.

Contact:

Kris with a View

Location:  Park Regis Kris Kin Hotel, Level 19, Opposite Burjuman Centre, Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Street, Al Karama, Dubai
Timings –  6:00 p.m– 2:00am
Cost: AED 420 for two
Reserve your table at: 04 5509208

I was invited to KVAW and all views and some images are © Urbanmodish, unless stated otherwise



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The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill | Media Invite

Citymax Hotels is part of the hospitality division of Landmark Group, with six hotels located in prime locations in Al Barsha, Business Bay, Bur Dubai, Sharjah and Ras Al Khaimah.

Citymax Hotel Bur Dubai has announced the relaunch of the newly renovated The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill. The celebrations kicked off on September 13, with a grand launch party followed by the Huddle Rock Fest, a two-day fiesta of live music and specialty finger food and beverages. The music festival will run from 14 to 15 September, 2017, and is open to public with free entry.

The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill has got a stunning new look and feel with state-of-the-art features including the latest entertainment equipment with centrally placed stage, an all-new menu and a wide array of promotions. The outlet has been known for its friendly and relaxed atmosphere as well as live music offering with its resident band playing throughout the week.








Holder of the Guinness World Record for the longest Domino Drop Shot, Huddle Sports Bar and Grill features multiple large TV screens around the outlet as well as a 100-inch HDTV and a 165-inch digital wall. Included in the new facilities is a private dining area called ‘The Keg Room’ seating up to 8 people, a grill dining area and a large main bar with a seating capacity of 320 people in total. On site is also a pool table and dart board.

Festival themed environment with food stalls on both days offering Huddle Wings, Jalapeno Poppers, Cheesy Fries, Sliders and Specialty Cocktails plus photo-booth and giveaways.



Don't Miss: The Huddle Rock Fest
·         14th September (8.30pm to 2.45am with bands including: The Nakama Theory, Uday Benegal – Voice of Indus Creed, Night Shift
·         15th September (12pm to 2.45am with bands including: Nick & Dan – Brunch Duo, Roots, The Queenies UK – A Queen Tribute, Night Shift


Contact:

The Huddle Sports Bar & Grill
Location:  Citymax Hotels Al Barsha, Ground Level
Timings –  12:00 p.m– 3:00am
Cost: AED 200  for two
Reserve your table at: 0501007046


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Trilogi, Crowne Plaza Kochin | Kuttanadan food festival

The mordern day Indian has developed a evolved taste in food owing to the exposure and influx of international cuisine. They are often seen enjoying delectable food from different cuisines and malayalis are no way behind in the same. The mordern lifestyle has opened up so many avenues, that at times we tend to forget or overlook our own rich and vibrant cuisine.
When I think of kerala cuisine what prominently fills my mind is the goodness of local food, with spicy masala's, an array of vegetables and meat, the aroma of coconut oil, creamy coconut milk and tasty chutneys or rather chamanthi.
The Kuttanadan festival at Trilogi in Crowne Plaza, Kochin is welcoming food lovers to the gastronomic delights of kerala particularly Kuttanad, with it’s Kuttanadan Food Festival.
Though I’m a native of Kerala, I’m not fully aware of Kuttanadan cuisine and the only thing that came to my mind was the song “kuttanadan Kayillile’. However, my parents were more than willing to throw light on the Kuttanadan way of life and more importantly their cuisine.
The lifestyle in Kuttanad mainly revolves around farming and hence the cuisine has to be one which provides them with enough energy and one that doesn’t make them lethargic. Chef Rejimon, South Indian Master Chef at Trilogy whose family hails from Kuttanad says that the food is supposed to make the people happy. Its purpose to fill the diner with joy and make them forget the hardships of the day.
The Kuttanadan Buffet at Trilogy makes for a hearty dining experience from August 25th to 31st.








As you walk towards Trilogi, you are welcomed with a glimpse of Kuttanad with a thatched roof entarnce and a cycle. As soon as you walk into the visiting area, you see a miniature boat with groceries on it. Props like fishnet, utensils (Ammi Kallu, Bharni etc) give the guests a lively experience.
The soft lights and muted interiors provide a sense of comfort and privacy. Folk music that was playing throughout bought a sense of connect with the food festival.
We started off with soup and were torn between Drumstick soup and Seafood in coconut soup. If you know my love for seafood, then you would know what I chose. The Seafood soup was rich and creamy, and had ample bite sized crab portions. The soup heightened my expectations for what was to follow.



What caught my attention was the amazing spread of Chammanthi. There was all you could imagine - chutneys made of coconut, mango, prawn, ginger and shallots. Some of these can be stored for a few days without adding any artificial preservatives.

Right next to the chamanti section was a spread of pachadi’s ready to be savoured.

Appetisers included karimeen fry, pallathi fry and natholiu fry, marinated and deep fried in coconut oil. All the sea food included in the menu are puzhameen (fish found in canals/rivers) along with few munchies.



Moving on to the main course, the usual suspects are in attendance: River fishes and duck (duck roast and duck eggs) that is essential for a Kuttanadan life. Karimeen pattichadu (pearl spot fish), kunju theyyal (prawns), beef perattiyadu,koonthal peera (squid), live station for pidierachi (rice dumplings in chicken gravy), matta rice served in a pot, kadachakka, mix of roots – kappa (tapioca), chembu (colocasia), chena (yam), and kachil (purple yam), pineapple pulissery, & green peas masala. Along with them, there were also appam and tattudosa (my favorites).


The dishes were rich and filling and a testament to what can be achieved by local cuisine.
Any meal is incomplete without dessert and what followed for dessert was equally surprising. The desert section was spread out with the following – vatteappam, kuzhalappam, achappam, white and black ellunda, sharkara vayati and gothambu payasam (broken wheat payasam). The desserts were a welcome change from the usual mousse and tarts. I tried the thick and creamy Gothambu payasam and ellunda.





After a meal filled with elements of the best provided by the State, one cannot help but feel grateful to have experienced a culinary tradition so closely linked to the land that inspired it.

The food festival is being spearheaded by Master Chef Rejimon who hails from Kuttanad. The buffet is priced at INR 995 + tax per person.




Contact:

Trilogi, Crowne Plaza Kochin
Location:  Lobby Level, Crowne Plaza Kochi, Kundanoor Junction, Maradu, Marad, Kochi
Timings – 7 PM to 11:00 PM
Cost: INR 1,600 for two
Reserve your table at: 0484 2865000

I was invited to Trilogi and all views and images are © Urbanmodish, unless stated otherwise.


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