Indulge in Mikusu’s Exclusive Culinary Creations
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Indulge in Mikusu’s Exclusive Culinary Creations

Mikusu at Conrad pulls out a new card for the food lovers of Bengaluru. The air at Conrad Bengaluru is buzzing with excitement as their famous restaurant, Mikusu, introduces a brand new limited edition menu! This tempting side dish enhances your everyday dining experience. Whether you are a seasoned Mikusu patron or a curious newbie, be sure to come and taste the latest creation. This new addition is a must-try for everyone and it is limited only for two weeks, as it offers a delicious and convenient way to enjoy the vibrant flavours of Japanese cuisine during your lunch and dinner experience. The exclusive menu is being offered for two weeks, i.e., from May 14th to May 31st, 2024. Stand-out Ambience: Before we get to the food part, I would like to mention that Conrad never fails to surprise with the beautiful ambience, and that is one of the reasons why we get our footsteps back in this wonderful place. And we came back again to create some more unforgettable memories by tasting the newly launched menu of ‘Robatayaki Affair’.  Mikusu at Conrad Launches Exclusive Menu Here are some of the items that we have tried on the exclusive limited addition menu and we suggest you try them as well. The return journey at Mikusu Matsuri is again a remarkable one. They introduced the new, which said ‘Robatayaki Affair’ and was giving the Japanese tribute with all the beautiful art work and labelled it as ‘Robatayaki Affair‘. The label is a combination of Robata + Hokaido Robatayaki and the direct interpretation comes from fireside cooking. The basic meaning of the term is that the food is cooked right in front of the diners. The brilliant chefs have taken a deep tour to Japan and learned the art of Robatayaki to give the pleasure of tableside barbeque in the Silicon Valley of India. This art of cooking comes from Sendai, Japan and brings together the seafood specialties of the Hokkaido region as well. The menu caters the eating choices of vegetarians and non-vegetarians. The vegetarians can have a bowl of miso soup, wasame salad, 6 selected sticks, a bowl of Japanese fried rice and a scoop of gelato. The same goes for non-vegetarians but the only change is the 6 sticks of meat skewers. The Must-Try Food: The experience of food was unimaginable. The live skewers grilling on our table was just an unforgettable moment and taste was on point. There was a side of various seasonings to enhance the delectable skewered meat and veggies. I tried an assortment of chicken, shrimp, squid and lamb. My foodie partner tried vegetarian, which had okra and various mushroom varieties. The Delectable Cocktail: Tomita Daiquiris at Conrad Bengaluru was a revelation! These cocktails blew up the taste buds and offered a symphony of delightful notes that delighted the taste buds. The expertly crafted drink was the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, leaving us wanting more. If you’re looking for a refreshing and delicious way to complete your Mikusu dining experience, check out the Tomita Daiquiri! From the vibrant flavours of Tomita Daiquiris to Mikusu Matsuri’s innovative new exclusive menu, our entire dining experience at Conrad Bengaluru was truly unforgettable. Impeccable service and an inviting atmosphere only added to the pleasure. We were left completely satisfied and are eager to return for another culinary adventure. If you have not tried this wonderful dining experience, then I must say that you are not too late to try it up!   Disclaimer: This article is a personal dining experience of Ms. Shrishti Jaiswal for Style.world and the experiences are not the general opinion of the hotel or the restaurant in any manner. 

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Know Your Chef: Chef Praveen Shetty
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Know Your Chef: Chef Praveen Shetty

Praveen Shetty, Executive Chef Conrad Bengaluru, led the pre-opening team of chefs at Conrad Bengaluru, the second luxury hotel in the Hilton portfolio in India, since 2017. Praveen earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Hotel Management and Catering Technology from Dr. D.Y.Patil Institute of Hotel Management affiliated to The University Of Pune. Chef Praveen believes in keeping it original by sourcing the finest ingredients from origin markets across the world. He is passionate about adapting new global culinary techniques like “Pans to your Plate”, “Source Local Serve Global” and innovative plating and presentation. Praveen Shetty started his career in 2005 and has over 13 years of experience in the kitchen with an enviable body of experience achieving culinary expertise. Praveen Shetty joined Hilton eight years ago and has spearheaded three successful pre-openings from Hilton Chennai, Conrad Pune to now Conrad Bengaluru. After stints at Grand Hyatt and Hilton Chennai as a Sous Chef, he moved on to become Chef De Cuisine. He proceeded to take charge as the Executive Sous Chef at the hotel, before moving to Conrad Pune as the Executive Sous Chef. He then relocated to Conrad Bengaluru. Chef Praveen Shetty has been awarded the Executive Chef Of The Year (Zonal) by BW Hotelier India Awards 2019, People’s Choice Favourite Chef Of The Year at Gourmet Peak Life Awards 2019 and the Most Innovative Chef of the Year (South and West) by FOODFOOD Awards 2019. Award winning Executive Chef Conrad Bengaluru Praveen Shetty tells us about his journey and his culinary specials. Please share your first tryst with cooking and how did you work on your culinary skills? As a kid, I was always eager and used to help mom in daily cooking. At that time, we had a manual stone grinder and my sister and I used to help her grind in the stone grinder. That’s how my passion for cooking started and then it moved on to helping her for Sunday lunches and so on. But it was from my mother that I developed the liking for cooking. Where did you take your formal culinary education? I took my formal culinary education from Dr DY Patil Institute of Hotel Management and Catering Technology, affiliated to Pune University and it was a four-year degree course in Hotel management. Every year, we were groomed into various hotel departments, but I was more inclined towards being a Chef and was fortunate enough to have the guidance of the Culinary Professors. How do you innovate every time, staying ahead of the game? I strongly believe that the Chefs have complete liberty and freedom to create and enhance guest experience and that leads to being innovative. If we are not innovative then the guests also have lot of choices in competition to explore. This has been a very good strength of the culinary team at Conrad and that’s the reason we are known for being innovative and creative. What are some of your Conrad specials that people have loved over the years? Barbecue Dimsum at Mikusu, Our Signature Robayatyaki, Galouti and Biryani at Indian Durbar, Salads at Tiamo and many more. The Signature Brunch at Conrad is the most sought-after brunch for its innovation and experience. What do you do to ensure that you continue to get your loyalists love your food? I feel that the Chefs role is not only to cook good food, but also be open to meet guests and take feedback. The feedbacks can vary for being very positive to an encouraging feedback for improvement. That’s where I can work and make sure I live up to the expectations of the guests. Know Your Chef: Chef Praveen Shetty

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International Women’s Day Celebrations in Bangalore
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International Women’s Day Celebrations in Bangalore

Get pampered and feel special this Women’s Day weekend with these International Women’s Day Celebrations in Bangalore. Celebrate Women’s Day at LUSH To salute the indomitable spirit of women, this Women’s Day, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel welcomes all the women across the city to dig deep into the unknown folds of the world by indulging in an incredible culinary experience. Binge on an exciting spread, specially designed by talented Chef Nitish and his culinary team. An exclusive discount of 30% is applicable for this Sunday’s Brunch for Women’s Day at Lush. The extravagant brunch offers delicious antipasti, an array of exotic salads, varieties of cheese and International cuisine. Additionally, diverse flavours of North and South Indian cuisine, exciting live pasta and customised pizza for Italian food lovers for one big Sunday afternoon to celebrate food in its most sumptuous form. The live cooking stations will keep you entertained throughout. Within the enormous dessert section, there is the ever-popular ice cream Station with a whole range of sprinkles, jellies and crunchies to add, delectable pastries, chocolate desserts and so much more! Where: LUSH, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel, Bangalore. When: 8th March 2020, 12:30 pm to 4 pm. Hydrofit Beats The session will be a typical Hydrofit session where aqua fitness coach Pooja Arora will guide you through a high intensity interval training in the pool, followed by a Bollywood drumbeats number to end it with a splashing high. The idea of the session is to celebrate women’s day with a workout that helps women get stronger and fitter, yet ensures least amount of pressure on the joints. This way you get to enjoy yourself thoroughly while you burn 500 calories within the hour! Following the session, there will be an open house with the coach and Executive Chef, Praveen Shetty who has curated a wellness breakfast at the award winning alfresco destination, Tiamo at Conrad Bengaluru. Where: Conrad Bengaluru, Ulsoor, Bengaluru. When: Sunday, 8th March 2020, 9am – 10am. Learn to make your own Dim Sum this Women’s Day This Women’s Day, experience a Dim Sum Special Masterclass at Yauatcha, Bengaluru. Known to showcase a wide range of beautifully crafted dim sum that suits a variety of palates, Yauatcha has been of modern Cantonese cuisine curated by the master culinary chefs. This Sunday, Chef Pradeep Gomes is all set to conduct dim sum making workshop at Yauatcha, Bengaluru: the workshop aims to master Yauatcha’s impeccably wrapped dim sum. This session will take their guests through a step by step process, teaching them three different folds that the culinary chefs use while preparing these delicate dim sum. The dishes which will be demonstrated in this workshop are, hot and spicy Chicken Shanghai Dumpling, the subtly flavoured Corn and Asparagus dumpling, the must have Three style mushroom Cheung Fan and the very beautifully crafted Prawn Hargao along with some tea. The Masterclass will be followed by a tasting session of dim sums along with a pot of steaming hot tea. Where: Yauatcha, Level 5, 1, MG Road, Someshwarpura, Halasuru, Bengaluru. When: 8th March, Sunday, 4pm until 6pm. Womenia 2020: An event to celebrate International Women’s Day In keeping with the 2020 narrative of an equal world and #EachforEqual theme of International Women’s Day, 315Work Avenue, a leading coworking space provider, will host Womenia 2020, an event that includes a panel discussion on gender equality, a stand-up comedy shows and cultural performances. The discussion will feature leading women personalities and achievers from diverse domains such as police, politics, bureaucracy, filmdom, start-ups and business and reflects the goals of International Women’s Day which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The panel discussion will see renowned achievers like Isha Pant, IPS officer, DCP South East Bengaluru, Sowmya Reddy, MLA, Jayanagar, Uma Mahadevan, Principal Secretary Rural Development and Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka, Rasika P, CMO, Soulfull, Saloni Arora, Head of Marketing, Forever 21, Shwetha Niranjan – Mrs. Worldwide 2019 (Special Queen Ambassador) & Mrs. India Worldwide 2018, and Manasa Joshi, Kannada actress and Kathak dancer, renowned RJs among several others. The event will be moderated by Veena Sethuraman- Head – Learning & Organizational Development at InMobi, and TEDx Speaker. The cultural performers include Rajani Venkatesh, Carnatic singer, Alankritha Bhat, Co-founder of Janashree Music and Dance Academy, Rakshitha Bhaskar, theatre artiste at Benaka, award winning playback singer, Megha and Nilasini from Joshi’s Kathak Academy and Shankar Chugani, Stand-up comedian. The event is open for all, with prior registration. The proceeds of the event will be donated to an NGO that works for women’s empowerment. Where: 315Work Avenue, 257, 16th cross, 5th Main Rd, Sector 6, HSR Layout, Bengaluru. When: Friday, March 6, 2020, 4 pm onwards. Pamper Yourself with Special Packages Spoil yourself this International Women’s Day as The Den has some special offers. This March, The Den Bengaluru, a millennial luxury hotel is honouring women with a dedicated series of experiences. Discover a curated lunch on March 8 and pamper yourself with a special spa package throughout the entire month. Women’s Day is all about who you are- an epitome of power! To make all the beautiful ladies feel more special, The Den offers a bewitching tailor-made package to all wonder women. Starting with giving your taste buds a mastery at The Creek. Then come and celebrate the elegance of healing therapies at The Sanctuary spa. To make your day more exclusive, we offer you a complimentary massage, pedicure and a luxurious room to make your day more soothing and memorable! Where: The Creek, The Sanctuary, The Den Bengaluru, Whitefield. When: Friday, 8th March 2020. Intimate Conversations about Investment Be a part of the intimate conversation with women leaders discuss money at Investography. Nikita Das, Sr Cluster Head, Marketing Communications, Marriott International Hotels will be in conversation with Deepa Kannan, Functional Nutritionist and Ambassador for Food & Spirit 2019-2020, Tara Khan, Member Board of Management of Delhi Public School, Kadambari Sabharwal Talwar, Market Director – Sales and Marketing, Marriott

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No Sincerer Love than the Love of Food this Valentine’s Day
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No Sincerer Love than the Love of Food this Valentine’s Day

Wondering where to take your loved one this Valentine’s this month? Here are a few suggestions on where you can dine and make your Valentine’s Day special Add a Touch of Hawaii to your Valentine’s Day Celebration This 14th of February, enjoy a candlelit meal featuring a specially prepared menu by the Three Dots culinary team. Indulge yourself in Hawaiian style of romance with your loved one. Enjoy the romantic vibe at Three Dots and a Dash, with a welcome glass of sparkling wine along with Hawaiian steamed mini buns which is considered one of the most popular snacks in Hawaii. Try the Hawaiian root veg leg broth soup to start off your evening. Don’t forget to munch on the crunchy mozzarella cheese fritters. Kickstart your evening with Cheese crepes topped with maple syrup, walnuts and rose petals. Also, try Huli huli marinated chicken pizza, a delicious Hawaiian rotisserie chicken. The Classic margarita with arugula Quattro is the four cheese pizza that cannot be missed! The culinary experience is then finished with fruit and nuts cake and the Hawaiian haupia which is a traditional coconut milk-based Hawaiian dessert often found at local gatherings in Hawaii. If you’re looking for a healthy option for this evening, try the carrot soup with a cute touch of little hearts bits. This soup is incredibly healthy and will comfort you in case you prefer comfort over adventure. Where: Three Dots and a Dash, Indiranagar & JP Nagar, Bangalore. Celebrate the season of Romance at Cinnamon This Valentine week woo your better half at Cinnamon, a place where the city’s dessert lovers relish bespoke desserts, the gourmet deli at Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel. Celebrate the season of love with unforgettable dessert creations conjured by Chef Ashutosh and spice up your romance. You can choose from an extensive dessert menu featuring Red velvet heart cake, Fresh fruit heart cake, Pink Velvet cake, Valentine day’s brownie, Black forest upside-down cake, Strawberry coconut crust cheesecake, Berry magnum, Raspberry meringue hearts, Chocolate coated strawberries cheesecake, Valentine inspired cupcakes. Where: Cinnamon, Renaissance Bengaluru Race Course Hotel. Sweet Romance Love is in the air. Choose from any of the following experiences to pamper your significant other. The hotel promises to make it one of the most cherishing nights, thus far. A night filled with love to make your loved one feel lavished! Dine on Valentine’s Day at a variety of fine dining options and celebrate the season of love with menus that have been curated specially to redefine your dining experience. FEAST: The culinary team at the hotel has curated a special menu to showcase an extraordinary buffet! A wide spread buffet that will leave your taste buds with an unforgettable savour. A good number of live-counters would be a part of the spread as well. These will consist of vegetarian and non-vegetarian grills and barbeques to complement the theme. Try out these dishes like stuffed chicken roulade, red wine braised lamb shank, roasted veg lasagna, potato dauphinoise. With innumerable desserts on the menu for a sweet escape like live crepe Suzette, waffle and pancake, chocolate bar, strawberry croquembouche and much more. Where: Feast, Lobby Level at Sheraton Grand Bangalore Hotel at Brigade Gateway, Bangalore. HIGH Ultra Lounge All you lovebirds get ready to get hooked with an astounding party night’s you’ve experienced thus far! Along with delectable food like comes the perfect combo of astounding DJ NJAY behind the console reeling best of his enthralling beats. Get ready to groove all night with your loved one as the electric DJ is going to play the finest of his collections for the house all night leaves you grooving with your partner. With a spectacular view of the city from 421 feet and delectable dishes like live grills with meat and fish, Persian kebabs, dim sums counters, live sushi counter, Thai food delicacies and so much more with live music will set just the right mood for the evening. So, head to High Ultra Lounge this Valentine’s Day to unwind over live music and scrumptious food!!! Where: High Ultra Lounge, Bangalore. Cocktails at RAAHI – Neo Kitchen & Bar Raahi is the caravan which will take you on an inspired epicurean expedition. It is a humble amalgamation of regional ingredients, culinary aesthetics, and bold innovation. The bartenders at Raahi, work closely with native ingredients, and create a food experience that will stimulate all your gastronomic senses. Taking inspiration from nature, their cocktail menu is based on The Panch Tattva’s (five elements) using indigenous ingredients and quality alcohol. These unique cocktails are complemented by redefined classics made by their widely travelled mixologists and bar experts. Raahi, the Neo Kitchen and Bar has a special cocktail menu for Valentine’s Day. Try 18th – Beefeater, Orange aperitif, Raahi Pan Kombucha and lime juice, Romeo & Juliet – Absolut, Hibiscus Tea Reduction, spice water and sparkling wine, Chaucer’s Story – Absolut, in-house rose shrub, Lychee Extract and egg white, Priest love – Brandy, rose wine, distilled chocolate water and orange crisp and rose cooked grapes. For the teetotallers too, there is ample choice from a dedicated section of non-alcoholic drinks comprising rejigged regional drinks and infusions. Where: Raahi, 15, Madras Bank Road, Above NEXA showroom, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru. JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru Plan your perfect Valentine’s Day dinner with your special one in luxe and love with the perfect ambience and tempting delicacies from the restaurants at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru. Choose between an extensive buffet at JW Kitchen and the special cupid menu at ALBA. JW KITCHEN: Sovour some extravagant dishes like Avocado Carpaccio, Asian Crab and Pepper Soup, Pork Belly with Roasted Pepper Coulis, Salmon Wellington, Nalli Nihari, Dum ki Machali, Nadru Kofta Curry, Paneer Pasanda, Sarsoon ka Saag, Valentine Velvet Slice, Pistachio Strawberry Tart, Berry Rhubarb Pistachio Opera, French vanilla raspberry entremets, Hidden Strawberry Stone and many more. ALBA: Italian food is all about love, this Valentine’s Day indulge in a special Cupid Set Menu with dishes like Prawn Tartare, Hydroponic Leaves,

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