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Zizo: The latest hotspot for a lip-smacking Lebanese experience

Here’s the hottest find in the city for authentic Lebanese cuisine. Visit Zizo in Connaught Place and explore the refined cuisine that is as intricate in its flavours as the inter-weaving of cultures that influences it. Meet Fouad Abdel Malak, the CEO of Zizo and find out what he thinks makes his restaurant stand out.

Fouad Abdel Malak: Basically I found out that there are no really good Lebanese restaurants in India and I thought how amazing would it be to bring something authentic from Lebanon to India.

Fouad Abdel Malak is the CEO of the authentic Lebanese restaurant Zizo, located in Connaught Place, New Delhi. He talks of his commitment to the myriad flavours of his homeland and the unique nuances of his eatery in the capital.

Fouad Abdel Malak: I come from a village it’s called Abadieh, it’s about 20 minutes from Beirut and it’s all green and there we eat great food everyday! It’s organic, its healthy, its nutritious and everything is picked from the garden so I thought how great it would be to offer the same thing to people in India. We’ve brought together like unique things like Mulberry juice which doesn’t exist here. Organic mulberry juice, we brought together Fatte which is a yoghurt with chick peas and a bed of crispy bread and we have some good grills and some very very traditional foods like Hummus but done the proper way!

The team at Zizo believes in establishing customer relationships which go beyond just a hospitable environment. It’s almost like they are brand ambassadors of a beautiful culture defined by its warmth, vibrancy and a certain indescribable elegance.

Fouad Abdel Malak: We are not trying just to make money, we want to make friends and that’s what is really important to Zizo. It’s about making friends and introducing people to the beautiful culture of Lebanese cuisine and beautiful habits of hospitality that we are famous for in Lebanon and the great healthy food we bring to India is something that I hope people will appreciate.

Carving the restaurant interior into four different sections, Fouad explains how the restaurant setup is a like a journey with different facets that cater to diverse customer preferences. The one theme that runs in common is a delectable Lebanese experience accentuated by a rich and varied burst of flavours.

Fouad Abdel Malak: I wanted this place to be like a journey. And every area to represent a different facet of that journey. When you come here, you feel like you’ve gone to Lebanon. We’ve got books; we have movie nights on Tuesdays where we bring down the screen. We have documentaries about Lebanon; we have pickles the way we make in Lebanon – the same way, the same taste. We have the same way of making traditional Pita bread which kind of inflates and it’s very very fresh.

And here’s a little insight on the specialties at the restaurant from the horse’s mouth.

Fouad Abdel Malak: I think we have the best hummus in India by far and it’s not an easy thing to make good hummus and I would like you to know that our hummus which chef Dany with Chef Maroun sells for 20 Euros in Monaco, and here it sells for around 250 rupees. So I think what we tried to do is we tried to get that top level food here. And something else which is very unique is the Man’oushe, it’s the Lebanese flat bread pizza, which has various toppings and is very typical of Lebanons street food. And the last thing I would like to talk about is the guest favoured – Falafel. We went to a crazy length to get the Falafel as good as the best places in Lebanon.

Amongst the specialties, Fouad believes that the ‘Lebanese leg of lamb’ truly stands apart and is a must-try at Zizo.

Fouad Abdel Malak: We have a Lebanese leg of lamb, we call it Oriental leg of lamb or the King’s feast. It’s a leg of lamb and .it’s cooked to perfection on a bed of rice with some Arabic nuts and a peppery Lebanese sauce which is very famous in Lebanon and it is a really unique dish.

Where: Connaught Place, K 18,22, Connaught Place, New Delhi & M 23, 1st Floor, Greater Kailash (GK) 1, New Delhi

Must Try: Lebanese leg of lamb, Man’oushe, Falafel and Traditional hummus with Tahini

Cost for two: Rs 1300 (Approx)

Opening hours: 11AM to 11PM

Outdoor Seating: No

Delivery: Yes

Serves Alcohol: In Greater Kailash – Yes

In Connaught Place – License Awaited

January 15, 2015
10 things that have a different meaning for men and women

‘Men are from Mars and women are from Venus’ is a classic cliché we’ve all grown up denying. We can’t say much about relationships but in everyday situations at least, we think, the popular saying holds true. Here is a list of ten topics we discuss almost every day that mean north in a man’s world and south in a woman’s.

Disclaimer – The article doesn’t seek to perpetuate any gender stereotypes. It is just a light-hearted observation of the opposite ways in which men and women respond to regular lunchtime discussions.

1. Toilet humour
Those ‘doodie’ jokes never go out of style. Most men, no matter how sophisticated they seem to be, enjoy this kind of humour. And let’s face it at times it really is funny….unless you’re a woman and have zero tolerance for things that might just make you sick to your stomach!

2. Objectifying people
While most men consider it as their favourite past time, women hate it! No ‘She’ won’t rate her friend out of 10! Neither should you (at least, not out loud).

3. Personal hygiene
Stating the obvious… A man not bathing for 48 hours is not really a big deal (in his head). Women on the other hand are a walking pack of tissues, sanitiser, face-wash and the list goes on!

4. Porn
Watching porn is absolutely fine in a man’s universe and yes, he will happily admit it, talk about it and even discuss favourites. Most women, on the other hand, mostly find this odd with a small percentage of exceptions who are closeted porn lovers!

5. Chick-flicks
Chick-flicks are to women what porn is to men (minus the emotions). Enough said!’

6. Makeup
While most women can’t imagine stepping out of the house without their face on, men, most of the times can’t even notice the difference.

7. Fried chicken
Or anything that’s high on fat! Even most men who work out to stay super fit don’t really mind walking into KFC for a nice meal. On the other hand, fat is a woman’s worst enemy.

8. Gossip
Men claim to hate it but let’s face it, each one of them does it. Why not learn from their friends from Venus and accept that they like giving into the indulgence every now and then?!! Believe us, there’s nothing wrong with it.

9. Driving
Women, the multi-taskers that they are, can drive perfectly well while speaking to their mom on the phone, putting on makeup and doing all kinds of other stuff with one hand on the wheel. Whereas men……let’s just say multitasking is not their forte!

10. Shopping
Men shop because they need clothes! But that doesn’t hold true in a woman’s world. They shop because it is their hobby, their favourite past time and sometimes their reason to wake up every morning!

Image source: All images sourced from Giphy.com

January 14, 2015
DIY: Paper Butterfly Decorations

Decorate plain walls or pin boards with these pretty paper butterflies. Follow these three simple steps and jazz up any space using these paper butterfly decorations.

Things you need: A pair of scissors, craft paper in different colours and a pencil.

Step 1: Fold the craft paper into half.

Step 2: Draw half a butterfly on it as illustrated in the picture below.

Step 3: Cut the butterfly along the drawing and you’re done!

January 14, 2015
5 ways men can sport the scarf this winter!

There’s no better winter accessory for men than a scarf or muffler nattily thrown about the neck. Tying them the right way can sometimes be all you need to get that perfect dapper look. Watch this video to check out different and stylish ways to sport the scarf this season.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=116RDEEqtRQ

You can also take a look here:

1. Basic Drape

2. Over the head

3. Over the knot

4. Parisian knot

5. Cowl knot

January 13, 2015
App of the week: MyFitnessPal

Keeping track of the calories you are consuming just got easier. Get the MyFitnessPal app on your mobile device and stick to your calorie goals every day. Here’s everything you need to know about the app.

MyFitnessPal App

#1 MyFitnessPal lets you set realistic goals and targets for losing those extra kilos

Once you’ve downloaded the app on your phone, it’ll let you create your profile with details like height, weight, sex, age, target weight and more. The app then helps you watch what you eat and achieve your target weight.

#2 It helps you create a daily log of the number of calories you consume. And has food suited to every country’s taste palettes and eating habits.

After creating your profile, just keep adding the details of everything you had for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks etc. If you don’t know how to count calories for that Aloo Parantha that you had for breakfast, MyFitnessPal has a solution. The app has a database of over four million dishes from around the world. Moreover, you can also change the quantity according to your consumption to keep a better count.

#3 MyFitnessPal lets you connect other workout-tracking apps to measure your calorie goals better

You can sync this app with your other activity tracking apps and calculate the total inflow and outflow of calories. It also helps you plan your workout regime better.

You can download the app from the following links –

Google play devices: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.myfitnesspal.android&hl=en

Apple devices: https://itunes.apple.com/in/app/calorie-counter-diet-tracker/id341232718?mt=8

January 13, 2015
Best looks on the Red Carpet at the Golden Globe Awards 2015

The 72nd Golden Globe Awards ceremony wrapped up earlier today at The Beverly Hilton Hotel, California and the event witnessed Hollywood glamour at its best. Here are eight actresses who raised the fashion bar and gave us Red Carpet looks that took our breath away!

Katherine Heigl stole the limelight, looking stunning in this Zac Posen structured gown. This navy blue number teamed with the perfect accessories, mermaid hair and strappy sandals really stood out on the Red Carpet.

Source: usmagazine.com

Breaking away from the usual Red Carpet gowns was Emma Stone donning this Lanvin jumpsuit with a train at the back. A perfect fusion of chic and sporty, the embellished top with minimal accessories and magenta lips made for a refreshing change.

Source: usmagazine.com

Doing sultry the right way was Kate Hudson in this cut-out Atelier Versace gown looking jaw-droppingly gorgeous. Offsetting the sensual outfit, just the right way, was her subtly-done hair and midi-earrings.

Source: eonline.com

Golden Globe winner and nominee Jessica Chastain looked super edgy in her metallic look. She dazzled her way through the Red Carpet in this pleated Atelier Versace gown with red wavy hair, smokey eyes and nude lips, breezing into our best-dressed list.

Source: usmagazine.com

Making the perfect sensual statement year-after-year is the Latina beauty Jennifer Lopez. Spotted wearing a Zuhair Murad silver sheer caftan gown with a plunging neckline and exaggerated thigh-high slits, J Lo outdid her own, very high standards of Red Carpet dressing.

Source: nydailynews.com

Another Zuhair Murad number styled to perfection was spotted on Chrissy Teigen who arrived at the event with her husband John Legend. Her blush pink beaded gown was teamed with a messy ponytail, a silver clutch and minimal jewellery.

Source: usmagazine.com

Actress Leslie Mann looked radiant in a fitted sunshine yellow, strapless Kaufmanfranco gown. She paired the bright yellow with a jewel green Ferragamo clutch along with drop earrings.

Source: usmagazine.com

‘Orange Is the New Black’ star Taylor Schilling chose a red Ralph Lauren halter gown. Sporting a keyhole in the front with a neatly-tied bun and red lips, the actress looked completely phenomenal.

Source: zap2it.com

January 12, 2015
Everything you can do in that one complimentary second in 2015!

The last minute of June 30, 2015 will have 61 seconds! Yeah, you read it right! 2015 is getting an extra second *happy dance* and here’s what all you can do to make the most out of that moment before it goes wasted and unnoticed!

#1 You can sleep for ONE extra second! (Goes out to all the sleep lovers out there! Hell Yeah!!!!)

#2 You can ignore your wife/husband for one extra second!

#3 You can walk in one second late to work and believe us, no one would even notice!!

#4 You can spend that one extra second in the shower making big decisions about your life!

#5 Women can spend one extra second for hair and makeup.

#6 All you nerds out there, here’s good news! A whole extra second to finish pre-exam revision!

#7 For all the pets out there, here – take one extra second to do nothing (or maybe scratch your belly a little longer)

#8 Hello online shoppers, who knows this one extra second might land you the perfect deal!

All GIFs sourced from www.giphy.com

January 9, 2015
13 times Modern Family’s Cameron Tucker took things over the top and we still loved it!

We just adore how excited and enthusiastic Modern Family’s Cam is about everything in life. He is one of those on-screen characters who take things over the top and still manage to charm our socks off. Here are 13 times Cameron Tucker took things too far and we still loved it.

#1 This time when he went out to shop

#2 The time when he just did not want to clean

#3 When he had to decide what to wear at night

#4 When someone high-fived him

#5 This

#6 When he expressed his love for his favourite actor

#7 This time when he wanted to direct the school’s musical

#8 And when he succeeded, this happened

#9 This time when he decided to drink his troubles away

#10 This sweater

#11 When he made Lily just a little dramatic

#12 Just like his nightmares

#13 And finally the time when he popped this question

All GIFs sourced from www.giphy.com

January 8, 2015
5 Must-Watch Superhero Movies Releasing in 2015
Attention all superhero fanatics out there! Here’s a list of the five most-awaited superhero flicks that will make you want to buy the big screen tickets as soon as you can! Take a look.

New Superhero Movies 2015
1. Ex Machina – Releasing in January 2015 is the ultimate science fiction thriller ‘Ex machina’. Starring Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Isaac and Alicia Vikander, the movie tells the storyof a coder at the world’s largest Internet Companywho wins a chance to stay at his CEO’s coveted house, only to find out there’s much more to the vacation than meets the eye.Well that’s something we’d like to see!
  Image Source: IMDB
2. The Avengers: Age of Ultron– Yes! They’re back! Just the idea of seeing the Hulk, Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Black Widow and Hawk Eye together again in a sequel is drool-worthy. Ah that feeling! May… why are you so far away?!!
  Image Source: IMDB
3. Ant-Man– Another one of Marvel Comics’fantastic characters! Good to know they’re turning the spotlight on the lesser-talked-of characters, finally! With actor Paul Rudd in the lead, the movie is scheduled to hit screens in July ’15.
  Image Source: Moviepilot.com
4. The Fantastic Four – The third theatrical Fantastic Four film will hit theatresin August. We shall surely miss Jessica Alba playing the role of the Invisible woman (a great chick in a superhero flick). Nonetheless, the movie is going to be legend-wait-for-it——-dary.
  Image Source: IMDB
5. Bananaman – DC Thomson’s iconic superhero Bananaman is almost here! Though there isn’t much information available about the movie yet, let’sjust hold on to the thought that the caped hero who ‘peels the power’ every time he eats a banana is not (under any circumstances) going to leave us unimpressed!
  Image Source: Denofgeek.com
January 8, 2015
The perfect dark lips tutorial by Michelle Phan

Oxblood is the new neutral and we can’t get enough of it. The hottest colour trend of the season is here to stay and how. While incorporating the colour into your ensemble is fairly easy, including it in your makeup regime is slightly tricky. Take a look at this video by Youtuber Michelle Phan and learn how to pick your shade of oxblood and get the perfect dark lips.

January 8, 2015
Plan your movie calendar for January: Hollywood

If like us, you find it too cold to step outdoors to do something adventurous, here’s a fix! Let actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Chris Hemsworth, Felicity Jones, Mark Ruffalo and many more entertain you this month in a cosy cinema hall near you.

Michael Mann’s ‘Blackhat’ starring Chris Hemsworth, Tang Wei, Viola Davis and Holt McCallany in lead roles is all set to hit the silver screens on 16^th January. This action-thriller depicts American and Chinese agencies trying to track a cyber criminal who is out to hack the international banking network.

A biographical drama, ‘Mr. Turner’ is about the life of the famous British painter J.M.W. Turner and the experiences that inspired him to paint. Featuring Timothy Spall as J.M.W. Turner along with co-stars Dorothy Atkinson, Paul Jesson, Marion Bailey, Lesley Manville and Martin Savage; the movie will be out on 16^th January.

Also releasing on the same day is ‘The Imitation Game’ starring the British heartthrob Benedict Cumberbatch, Kiera Knightley, Matthew Goode and Charles Dance. This historical thriller takes inspiration from the life of British mathematician and logician Alan Turing and showcases his contribution in cracking the Enigma code during World War II.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5CjKEFb-sM

Competing with Alan Turing’s exhilarating life story is a biographical drama inspired by physicist Stephen Hawking’s life, ‘The Theory of Everything’. Starring Eddie Raymond as Stephen Hawking with co-stars Felicity Jones, Charlie Cox and Emily Watson, this romantic-drama is also set to release on 16^th January.

Adding to the list of biographical dramas set to entertain you this month is ‘Foxcatcher’ starring Steve Carell, Channing Tatum, Mark Ruffalo, and Vanessa Redgrave. The crime drama revolves around the true story of Olympic Wrestling Champion brothers Mark and Dave Schultz and their relationship with multi-millionaire John Du Pont. The movie will hit screens on 23^rd January.

Hitting the screens on the same day is ‘Mortdecai’ starring Johnny Depp in a rather unusual role of an art dealer who travels the world to find a stolen painting that is believed to be hiding the code of a bank account full of Nazi gold. The movie also stars Olivia Munn, Ewan McGregor and Gwyneth Paltrow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTAz8lTDCmk

Releasing on 30^th January is ‘Birdman’ (The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance). This American black comedy revolves around the story of a washed-up actor who was famous decades ago for essaying the role of the Birdman in iconic superhero blockbusters. Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritum, the movie stars Michael Keaton, Zach Galifianakis and Edward Norton.

January 7, 2015
10 Indian animal shelters that will restore your faith in humanity!

This goes out to all the animal lovers out there! Stray, lost and unloved animals, that need care and protection by us humans, can be found everywhere in the country! But there’s hope, and this hope comes in the form of small organisations also known as Animal shelters which run on donations, volunteers and faith. Take a look at a few of these altruistic bodies that all of us might want to be a part of.

1. People for animals – One of India’s largest animal welfare organisations with a nation-wide network of 26 hospitals and 165 units, People for animals or PFA works to rescue and rehabilitate sick and abandoned animals. With over 2.5 lakh members and over 50k followers on Facebook, PFA is bringing about a significant change in the attitude towards animal life in India.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/people4animals

2. Friendicoes – This New Delhi-based NGO has been rehabilitating animals in need for the last 35 years. Having witnessed tremendous growth and reach since its inception, Friendicoes looks after and finds homes for abandoned and rescued animals and runs a mobile clinic as well.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/friendicoesindia

3. The Voice of Stray Dogs – VOSD is a privately-run not-for-profit organisation based in Bengaluru. Providing state-of-the-art services including monitored helplines, CRM-based tracking, modern vet services including MRIs, X-rays, diagnostics, sophisticated surgery and rehab for free to the dog on the street, we personally hope VOSD opens more shelters across the country.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/strays.in

4. Red Paws Rescue – Another one of the NGOs doing brilliant work in the capital, Red Paws Rescue seeks to rescue stray and abandoned dogs. Being closely associated with several animal shelters throughout the country, Red Paws Rescueaims at finding homes for abandoned pooches. It places these pets into loving homes and conducts mass sterilisationsof stray animals in different zones across Delhi.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/redpawsrescue

5. Animal Rescue Corps (Gurgaon) – As the name suggests, this Gurgaon-based NGO is fully run by volunteers aiming at rescuing injured animals who have met with accidents. It also endeavours to create public awareness to bring animal suffering to a stop in the country.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/rescueanimalsgurgaon

6. Blue Cross of India – The motto of this animal shelter reads: ‘We exist to reduce animal suffering’ and we believe that’s all one needs to know from a promising shelter like BCI. This Chennai-based philanthropic body was established in 1959 and was registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act in 1964, with the aim to alleviate the suffering of animals.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/bluecrossofindia

7. Animal Aid unlimited – Animal Aid Unlimited is a rescue centre, hospital and sanctuary for ownerless street animals in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Founded in 2002, the shelter aims at equality and protection of all animals and a complete end to the use and abuse of animals.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/AnimalAidUnlimited

8. Dharamsala Animal Rescue – Dharamsala Animal Rescue was founded in order to humanely help stray dogs and protect the people of Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh from rabies. The animal shelter provides animal control and rescue programmes, adoption and community education.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/DharamsalaAnimalRescue

9. Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre (SGACC) – The Sanjay Gandhi Animal Care Centre (SGACC) is India’s oldest and Delhi’s largest all-animal shelter. It was founded in 1980 from a legacy bequeathed by the late Mrs. Ruth Cowell of New South Wales, Australia to Sanjay Gandhi. The shelter is driven by the goal of rescuing, providing homes to, treating and rehabilitating sick and needy animals.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/sanjay.gandhiAAC

10. Visakha Society for Protection and Care of Animals (VSPCA) – Founded in 1996, this eco-sanctuary based in Vishakhapatnam deals with the rescue, protection and care of stray animals. The mission of the shelter is to save and protect animals, to promote an environment where suffering is absent, to preach a humane lifestyle (which is ideally a vegan diet) and teach animal-friendly farming throughout India.

Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/VSPCA

PS – If we have missed out any other crucial NGOs/Shelters out there which are doing the kind of work that deserves mention and must be highlighted, please drop in a comment below.

January 7, 2015
5 Interesting word game apps for your friends & family!

If you love stimulation with interesting word games on your smart phone, make sure each one out of these five is off your list! Take a look at the five most engaging brain ticklers available for download on your smartphones, iPads and Tablets:

Top 5 Word Game Apps

1. Ruzzle – Developed by the Swedish gaming company MAG Interactive, Ruzzle enables its players to challenge an opponent chosen either randomly or from the players’ friend lists. Based on the structure of a 4×4 grid of letters, this game involves forming as many words as possible with the sixteen letters in the grid within two minutes.

2. QuizUp – Developed by Iceland-based Plain Vanilla Games, QuizUp is yet another extremely addictive game that allows you to challenge an opponent in a timed quiz. With a fan base of over 20 million, this app covers a wide array of topics including scrambled words.

3. Letterpress – A close competitor of Ruzzle is Letterpress. It is a grid-based game that allows players to find words, steal tiles and even colour the board while playing. Form words using letter pieces anywhere on the game board and challenge your friends to see who gains the maximum score!

4. Word Search Colorful – This colorful and vibrant app will definitely remind you of the good ol’ days when letter grids used to appear in newspapers. That’s right! The word search game is all about finding hidden words amongst scattered letters and forming a colorful palette with your thumbs.

5. What’s the Word – As the name suggests, this super addictive game shows its users four pictures that have one word in common between them and needless to say, the user has to guess the word. To make it simpler for all the players, the game also displays the letter count of the word that needs to be guessed!

January 7, 2015
App of the week: Add text to your photos with ‘Quick’

Make your pictures interesting by adding text to them in less than 30 seconds. Download ‘Quick’ on your phone and add special details to your pictures.

Download the ‘Quick’ app on your phone and add quirky text to your pictures.

Just open the app and allow it to access your pictures. Choose the picture you want to post and enter the text. Now select a font and colour that you like and share the pictures with your friends and family.

This app is available for both Android and Apple devices.

January 6, 2015
At Smokey’s, American BBQ meets smoke-infused sophistication

Since Smokey’s opened in Delhi’s GK-II area about a year ago, it has been as influential as every other iconic restaurant in the city. Not only is it famous for its smoke-infused food and cocktails, its flamboyant hospitality and vibrant ambience is what bringstrue connoisseurs back to this restaurant. Restaurateur and owner Shiv Karan Singh walked us through the journey of this now-beloved Delhi haunt. Here are the excerpts from the interview.

Shiv Karan Singh: I feel today every place has to be for everybody, kind of a feel good factor. Smokey’s is more than a restaurant; it’s an activity space where people can engage and have a great time without pinching their pockets. Yes of course we want everybody to come but I want everybody to remember me for my food more than anything else to be honest.

One look around the restaurant’s lofty wood and brick decor and you can guess the type of food they serve. From American style barbeque steaks to grills; this restaurant has something to satiate all kinds of palettes.

Shiv Karan Singh: I love all my food, my steaks, yes I love my steaks and I think what we offer is a very different palette of things whether it’s from the European to the little twist of the Indian taste. So I think we guys must be the one of the first ones to start with burger sliders and burger hot dogs, we do a lot of steaks, we do a lot of good fish; we have ‘red snapper’ we have ‘John Dory’, we have three or four different types of steaks which we offer which is quite known amongst the people out here.

The entrance of the restaurant is decked with a shot bar and the side wall is decked with coloured arty bottles. Smokey’s takes pride in the innovation they’ve introduced into the preparation of their cocktails.

Shiv Karan Singh: So we’ve used the smoke element with the liquor so we have a lot of smoke based cocktails out here. Whether you call it a smokey martini, a lock stock, old fashioned, all these are very new with lot of smoke with wood being used with a lot of things infusing together. My personal favourite cocktail here is the ‘smoking lock stock’ which is a vodka based cocktail thatI love, and then John does a ‘Johntini’ its a single malt cocktail which is one of my favourites out here.

Where: Plot 2, VIPPS Center, Masjid Moth, Greater Kailash (GK) II, New Delhi

Must Try: Cocktails – ‘Lock, Stock & A Smokin’ Barrel’ and ‘Burn Bourbon Burn’

Food – ‘John Dory with Smoked Shimla Chili’ and ‘Slider Dogs’

Cost: Rs.2,000 for two (approx including alcohol), taxes and charges extra

Opening hours: 12 Noon to 1 AM (All days of the week)

Serves Alcohol: Yes

Outdoor Seating: No

Delivery: Yes

January 6, 2015