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Coca-Cola’s Grand Food Festival in Delhi

Interactive installations, merchandise exhibit, photo-boothsand rich tapestry of musical genresby India’s most loved artists like Prateek Kuhad, Seedhe Maut, Nucleya, Raftaar, Euphoria, added an extra layer of excitement to the experience…reports Olivia Sarkar

The Coca-Cola company successfully brought its global meals experience platform, “Coke is Cooking,” to the national capital, concluding an unforgettable culinary and musical extravaganza.

The event, which took place on the 27th and 28th of October at NSIC, Okhla Ground, New Delhi, left a lasting impression on food enthusiasts and music lovers alike. The grand food festival celebrated the timeless pairing of the brand with delectable dishes, creating a magical fusion of flavours and melodies.

The food festival featured over 40 eateries, offering a wide array of culturally rich and lip-smacking cuisines, conveniently located under one roof. The event attracted a diverse crowd of enthusiastic attendees. Foodies savored delectable street food, regional delicacies, and modern interpretations of traditional recipes. From spicy chaats to aromatic biryanis, there was something to tantalize every palate.This one-of-a-kind celebration of food, flavors, and culture brought together food lovers, chefs, connoisseurs, and renowned influencers for an unforgettable culinary experience including Shivesh Bhatia, Gurpreet Tikku, Kamya Jani, Kusha Kapila, etc. to name a few.

Interactive installations, merchandise exhibit, photo-boothsand rich tapestry of musical genresby India’s most loved artists like Prateek Kuhad, Seedhe Maut, Nucleya, Raftaar, Euphoria, added an extra layer of excitement to the experience.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Kaushik Prasad, Director of Marketing at Coca-Cola, said, “We are thrilled with the response we got from “Delhi Is Cooking”, a festival to celebrate some of Delhi’s iconic & mouthwatering foods and a platform for music including our very own Coke Studio Bharat’s artists where people connected over delicious food, great music & chilled Coke, the perfect recipe for magic with friends.”

As this event bids adieu to Delhi, it extends a warm invitation to food and music aficionados in the “City of Joy,” Kolkata from 17-18th November.

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Okhla sets ‘Silk Route Food Festival’ for customers

Curated festivals such as the Silk Route give them an opportunity to showcase their passion & talent which translates into lifetime experiences for our guests…reports Asian Lite News

Edesia, the multi-cuisine restaurant at Crowne Plaza New Delhi, takes you on a delicious trans-continental journey. Okhla will host a Silk Route Food Festival for its customers. The culinary extravaganza is part of the hotel’s 12th anniversary celebrations and features food stories through the eyes of Marco Polo, one of history’s greatest explorers.

Map the culinary Route:

The festival will feature buzzing Shawarma Station, Carving Caravan, Teppanyaki Junction, The Kebab Road, Wok Station, Sandwich Point, Pasta Street, Salad Marg, Dimsum Town, Ice Cream Parlour, and more, transporting visitors to Italy, Lebanon, Turkey, Egypt, Persia, Somalia, India, Indonesia, China, and Mongolia.

The festival boasts 100+ dishes from various cuisines that will be served to guests on a cyclical basis. Mezze Platter, Shawarma, Sushis & Dimsums, Batu Maung Satay, Tandoori Raan, Turkish Kebabs, Vietnamese Sandwiches, Sausage Wraps, Chicken Thupka, Wok Fried Noodles, Homemade Pastas, and more will be served during the festival. A special LIVE South Indian station will also be established to commemorate Marco Polo’s landing on the Coromandel Coast in 1292 AD.

* Merchant Of Venice: An Italian Household set up with a fireplace depicting the hometown of Marco Polo

* Mediterranean Nights: A cabana style seating with the hues of blue & white; an integral part of Marco Polo’s journey

* The Chinese Checkers: Dedicated to Kublai Khan, the emperor of Mangol empire where Marco Polo served as key official, with a decor inspiration from the Lantern festival

According to Pradipt Sinha, Director of Food and Beverage, “As a hotel, we are focussing on experience-based food festivals with history entwined with food. Silk Route Food Festival spells the culinary tales from one of the most important trade routes of ancient era coupled with thematic ambience. Guests can choose if they want to take a seating in the European setup, Mediterranean set up or Asian set up which would be fascinating.”

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According to Shuvendu Banerjee, General Manager, “We have a host of chefs in our hotel trained across diverse national and international cuisines. Curated festivals such as the Silk Route give them an opportunity to showcase their passion & talent which translates into lifetime experiences for our guests. The modern travellers & food enthusiasts are looking for interactive experiences, tailor-made delicacies, novelty in cuisines and social media worthy presentations and this is exactly how we would like to evolve with our food and beverage.”

Is Ravioli a close relative of Dumplings? Can Spaghetti make friends with a Wok instead of falling in love with Pesto? Edesia decodes the secret connection of cuisines across the Silk Route in the most delectable ways.

When: 10th June to 23rd June, 2022

Buffet Price: INR 2299 + taxes per person (Only for dinners)

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Dubai food festival is back for grand foodie experiences

Diners will also be able to enjoy restaurants with iconic views and global names at special DRW prices, including 99 Sushi Bar and Restaurant, Hutong and Inti, to name a few…reports Asian Lite News

The Dubai Food Festival (DFF), is back! Celebrating Dubai’s global gastronomy status, the 14-day, city-wide festival will showcase Dubais most exciting culinary offerings.

In its ninth edition, this year’s festival will take guests on an immersive tour of a city home to more than 200 nationalities and renowned for its rich culinary diversity. DFF will showcase the best authentic homegrown cuisine and concepts created by Dubai’s local food heroes, as well as world-acclaimed fine dining restaurants, experiences and masterclasses by leading chefs with views of iconic locations.

Festival favourites, Dubai Restaurant Week and Foodie Experiences will once again headline DFF with exclusive dining experiences.

Dubai Restaurant Week (May 6 – 15)

In partnership with 40 of the city’s best restaurants, Dubai Restaurant Week (DRW) returns on 6 May with specially curated 3-course dinner menus starting from AED150 per person or 2-course lunch menus starting from AED95. Diners in the city will be able to enjoy irresistible dishes using the freshest ingredients – all at an attractive price that saves customers up to 50 per cent when dining out.

This year’s DRW welcomes some of the city’s most recognised restaurants, including some of those listed in MENA’s 50 Best Restaurants 2022 such as LOWE, Reif Japanese Kushiyaki and Indochine, as well as hotspots that have launched in 2021/22 such as 11 Woodfire and Tamoka.

Diners will also be able to enjoy restaurants with iconic views and global names at special DRW prices, including 99 Sushi Bar and Restaurant, Hutong and Inti, to name a few.

Foodie Experiences (May 2 – 15)

Those looking for unique, one-of-a-kind food adventures, DFF will welcome the return of Foodie Experiences, which will run for the entire duration of DFF (2-15 May) and feature a curated series of prominent chef tables, masterclasses, culinary collaborations as well as out-of-the-box experiential dining concepts.

Highlights for this edition include a sushi-making class with Chef Tatsu at 1004 Gourmet, multi-course menus from would-be-food-waste scraps at Lowe, as well as a Paella Masterclass at Suq Restaurant (Four Seasons), among others.

DFF will also be celebrating Eid Al Fitr with Eid Big Breakfast – which will offer authentic breakfast experiences for both dine-in and delivery, and cater for various nationalities and cultures across the city.

There will also be one-time-only promotions in malls across the city up for grabs and new to DFF 2022, residents will be able to identify their favourite Hidden Gem restaurants in the city with DFF’s Social Eats Competition, to be in with a chance of winning!

Exclusive dining offers will also be up for grabs as part of the Dubai Comedy Festival as well as dining deals, experiences and fun for the whole family at Time Out Market and Ripe Market, plus much more!

Bookings are now open and with limited spaces available, diners are encouraged to secure their seats now.

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