Do something special for Him and for Her on February 14, 2019For Her A RED SWEATER — I know winter is running away quite fast but we still have the entire month of February to make do with our shawls, light coats and soft sweaters. Today, as women will be opting for a splash of red in their wardrobe, they will absolutely love a red cardigan […]
Is the ghar ka khana culture taking over? on February 8, 2019Roti has come out at a time when ghar ka khana culture is on the rise in Lahore at least. Off late, low-budget restaurants like Karachi Kanteen, What’a Paratha, Chai Kada and Grill & Bake have slowly but surely made their presence felt paving with traditional cuisine and affordable prices. The food on offer is […]
Remembering chef Fatima Ali and her fulfilling life cut short by cancer on January 27, 2019What would you do if you found out you only had a year to live? Twenty-nine-year-old chef Fatima Ali was posed with the same hard question and she answered it loud and clear. “The only way I am going to beat this is through positivity and rallying people around me. I am so looking forward […]
For the love of beef and burgers on January 24, 2019Nestled in the heart of Defence Housing Authority’s famous Y Block market, the Warehouse Café offers everything from fast food to pastas and steaks. In addition, there is an entire dedicated desserts menu so walk-in customers have a lot to choose from. I visited the cafe recently and here’s what I think of the place. […]
Remembering top six tracks of Calvin Harris on his 35th birthday on January 17, 2019‘PROMISES’ — released last year, British singer Sam Smith sung the track which instantly created waves the moment it released. The song is a party tracks featuring the soulful voice of Sam Smith. The music is so astounding that the song was the party anthem of 2018. It reached #1 on the United Kingdom (UK) […]
Exploring the capital of Wales — Part III on January 15, 2019LLANDAFF FIELDS — I am lucky to visit these fields pre-winter so the autumnal effect was there. The tall trees were adorned with yellow, brown, red and green leaves forming a colourful canopy above me. What sets this park apart from the other commercial ones in Cardiff is the fact that it’s left raw and […]
Exploring the capital of Wales — Part II on January 14, 2019QUEEN’S ARCADE — this was a beautiful shopping mall with a glass exterior, located right at the back of Hilton Hotel. Nestled on a busy commercial road, the mall held small coffee shops, high-end brand stores, cute little stalls of various merchandise, a costume corner and nail painting setup. It was Halloween season, and every […]
Exploring the capital of Wales — Part I on January 12, 2019October is pre-winter in the United Kingdom and so, was quite an unpopular choice to be visiting the island nation in. Also, being a Lahori, choosing Wales to be having winter vacations in added to the unpopularity of my preferences. “It will be quite, dreary and melancholic,” people told me. Even going by the weather […]
Setting a precedent in fine-dining on January 10, 2019The Defence branch of fine-dining restaurant Aylanto is less-explored and I feel less marketed. Of course, Aylanto meaning tree of a heaven, is not the one to commercialise and advertise its food as we all know how it relies on word of mouth, but even word of mouth marketing has been adopted less by this […]
Most memorable performances by these birthday stars on January 7, 2019‘CORPORATE’ — the Bengali actress turns 40 today and has films like ‘Corporate’ to her credit, which portrayed her in a never-seen-before de-glam attire. Bipasha Basu let her acting and her intense performing do all the talking wearing subtle clothes and professional corporate environment work attire. Until date, this business drama film has to be […]