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Hindustan Times
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bite into the plot: How movies are stirring up the menus
Once confined to screens, cinematic storytelling has now spilled over into our plates and glasses. Across India and beyond, restaurants and cafés are embracing the trend of OTT-inspired dining — crafting immersive menus that blur the lines between food and film. Whether it's a glitter-dusted mocktail echoing Disney's Encanto (2021 )or a tasting menu that channels the spirit of Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara (2011), this isn't just about themed meals — it's about eating emotions, tasting plotlines and sipping cinematic nostalgia. The phenomenon gained traction earlier this year when Netflix launched Netflix Bites at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas (USA). On the menu? Squid Game-style snacks and Bridgerton-inspired brunches. It wasn't long before restaurants around the world followed suit. Viewers didn't just want to binge-watch anymore but also binge-eat their favourite shows. As Josh Simon, Vice President of Consumer Products at Netflix, puts it: 'Fans don't just want merch anymore. They want experiences.' This genre of dining goes beyond clever names. A dish isn't just tasty — it's dramatic, poetic, even bittersweet. Menus read like screenplays; a salad might serve as the emotional reset of Act Two. The goal? To evoke the narrative through taste. At EnCanto, a Gurugram café named after the 2021 Disney film, food becomes pure sensory magic. 'OTT shows are no longer something we just binge,' says director Tusheeta Khanna, adding, 'They're part of our emotional vocabulary.' Their star drink, the Casita Cooler — a shimmering mocktail of coconut water, pineapple, and passionfruit — is designed to feel like stepping inside the film's enchanted house of the same name. In Bengaluru, ParTTwo channels the essence of Endless Summer (1966), a surf documentary that celebrates eternal sunshine and travel. Chef Karan Upmanyu crafts dishes like the Wai-Wai Salad, a grown-up spin on the beloved Nepali snack. With cold shrimp, pomelo, crispy noodles, and cabbage, it captures both nostalgia and freshness. 'Summer is about joy, boldness, and friendships,' he says. 'That's what we've tried to plate.' Seasonal ingredients like mango and pumpkin get unexpected, playful treatments — culinary nods to carefree memories and sun-drenched wanderlust. Taking the idea even further, Sunset Cinema Club and The Piano Man group in Delhi teamed up to create a night where films and food come together in a full-blown sensory celebration. Arjun Sagar Gupta from The Piano Man says, 'This initiative lets us take storytelling to a new level with curated menus and drinks.' Their first pick, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, feels just right. With its vibrant Spanish setting and emotionally charged travel narrative, the film offered plenty to work with. Chef Manoj designed a Spanish-inspired tasting menu with cocktails named after the film's characters to match its mood and key scenes. 'All the dishes are linked to specific moments in the film,' explains Sahil. 'The menu features churros con patatas, bruschettas, hearty stews, and tapas-style bites, along with table snacks like truffle popcorn. Each one is designed to echo a scene or emotion from Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara.' At Taste Cinemas — with locations across India — the cinematic dining experience is literal. Their recent Twilight-inspired event featured a nine-course menu, from blood-red shots to edible baseballs, recreating the film's love story bite by bite.
Extra.ie
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Billy Joel reassures fans: ‘I'm not dead yet' amid health diagnosis
Singer/Songwriter Billy Joel has told his fans not to worry, he's not dead yet Speaking on the Howard Stern radio show in the US yesterday, 76 year old Joel said that although he was diagnosed with NPH (Normal pressure hydrocephalus) a number of weeks ago, he reassured his fans that he is 'not dying'. The condition which affects his balance, hearing and vision forced The Piano Man to cancel all upcoming shows and performances, as he had been suffering some onstage difficulties prior to diagnosis. Billy Joel (Photo by) Joel is currently undergoing targeted physical therapy and has been 'advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period.' When diagnosed early, NPH can often be effectively treated with surgery that drains excess fluid from the brain, relieving pressure and symptoms, however, if left untreated, the condition may lead to permanent damage in its later stages. The legendary musician also said he is so grateful for the care he has received and thanked his fans for their continued support. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Billy Joel (@billyjoel) Posting on his Instagram account, the Grammy award winner said 'I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding,' Earlier this year, The Uptown Girl singer suffered a tumble on stage during a concert at the Mohegan Sun resort in Connecticut, causing fans to post their worries for his health on social media sites. Footage from the show captures the Grammy award winner spinning a microphone stand, only to suddenly wobble and fall moments later. Pic:Speaking to fans on his radio show, Shock Jock and close friend of Joel, Howard Stern said he had dinner with Billy earlier this week and while 'he does have issues and he's got to deal with some medical stuff but he was delightful'
Hindustan Times
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on 28 May 2025
What: Devotion Where: Convention Centre Foyer, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road When: May 26 to 30 Timing: 11am to 8pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium (Violet Line) What: Jazz ft Nishtha & Noushad Where: The Piano Man, 32nd Avenue, Sector 15, Part 2, Gurugram When: May 28 Timing: 8.30pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Millennium City Centre Gurugram (Yellow Line) What: Mohiniyattam recital by Keiko Okano Where: The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road When: May 28 Timing: 7pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: JLN Stadium (Violet Line) What: Master Peace ft Madhur Virli Where: The Laugh Store, CyberHub, DLF Phase II, Sector 24, Gurugram When: May 28 Timing: 7pm Entry: Nearest Metro Station: Cyber City (Rapid Metro) What: Art Karat Jewellery Exhibition Where: The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi, 1, CBD, Maharaja Surajmal Marg, Shahdara When: May 28 Timing: 11am to 8pm Entry: Free Nearest Metro Station: Karkarduma (Blue Line)
Hindustan Times
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Noor Chahal shines as the voice of a generation with ‘Girl With A Guitar' live at The Piano Man in Delhi
After making waves with an intimate launch in London, Girl With A Guitar has made a powerful debut in India at The Piano Man, Eldeco Centre, Delhi, with singer-songwriter Noor Chahal taking centre stage. The rising star captivated the packed house with nothing more than her voice, her guitar, and a heart wide open, delivering a performance that was as soulful as it was spellbinding. In a time when the music industry is saturated with over-production, Girl With A Guitar brings something rare: a stage where honesty sings louder than autotune, and where vulnerability becomes art. Noor Chahal delivered a live performance that was equal parts raw, rooted, and revolutionary, proving not just her musical prowess but her power to move a generation. Opening the night with folk classics like 'Bajre Da Sitta' and 'Masakali', Noor instantly created an intimate, spiritual space that was rooted in Punjab and accessible to every heart in the room. With each transition—from 'Raavi' to 'Phir Le Aaya Dil', from 'Akh Kashni' to 'Sanson Ki Mala'—she transported the audience across moods and memories. The evening wasn't just a concert; it was a musical journey through longing, joy, rebellion, devotion, and womanhood. Her original tracks—'Away,' 'Malang,' and 'Channa Surma'—echoed with depth and maturity far beyond her years. They weren't just songs—they were confessions of spirit, longing, and identity. The evening marked more than just a concert; it was the Indian premiere of a new-age musical movement. Girl With A Guitar is a passion project co-conceptualised by Noor Chahal and RTIST 91, aimed at spotlighting emotionally rich, culturally rooted, and powerfully honest female voices in music. 'What began as a shared idea—just a girl, her guitar, and a room full of honest hearts—has now grown into something far bigger,' said the team behind the project. And it showed. Following the rousing response in Delhi, the Girl With A Guitar tour is now set to travel across cities, carrying forward its vision of creating space for storytelling, identity, and soul through song. Stay tuned for the next chapter! *Partnered Content
Korea Herald
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Korea Herald
Billy Joel cancels touring after being diagnosed with a brain disorder
NEW YORK (AP) — Billy Joel has canceled all his upcoming concerts across North America and England after being diagnosed with fluid buildup in his brain that has affected his "hearing, vision and balance." Joel revealed on Instagram that he has Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, "a brain disorder that can affect brain-related abilities, including thinking and concentrating, memory, movement and more," the Cleveland Clinic says. "This condition has been exacerbated by recent concert performances, leading to problems with hearing, vision and balance," according to a statement from Joel's team. "Under his doctor's instructions, Billy is undergoing specific physical therapy and has been advised to refrain from performing during this recovery period." In an accompanying statement, Joel said, "I'm sincerely sorry to disappoint our audience, and thank you for understanding." In March, "The Piano Man" and "Uptown Girl" singer announced that he underwent surgery and had to undergo physical therapy. A statement at the time said doctors expected him to make a full recovery. It is unclear if his medical issues at the time were related to Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. The condition can cause problems with walking, bladder control and thinking, with symptoms worsening if left untreated. It's relatively rare and can be hard to diagnose. It can be treated successfully with surgery to install a tube to drain excess fluid. Patients may need physical therapy in addition to surgery. Joel, 76, wrapped up his decadelong residency at Madison Square Garden in July 2024 and continued to tour. His planned summer stops included shows at Yankee Stadium and Citi Field in New York, and MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Tickets for all the shows will be refunded.
