Still scratching your head over the best thing to do tonight? It's never too late to decide, when The Guide's round the corner (and no, everything's not booked out yet )
Still scratching your head over the best thing to do tonight? It's never too late to decide, when The Guide's round the corner (and no, everything'su00a0not booked out yet )Aye hip hopper Celebrate with Indian rapper Hard Kaur belting out her hip-hop and Bollywood best. Also, catch the sizzling performance of Big Boss's Claudia. Unlimited drinks and food from Lazeez Affair make the deal even better. Passes are very much available.
Where: The Hub, DLF Promenade, Vasant Kunj
When: Today, 9 pm
Package: Rs 10,000 (unlimited drink and food)
Call: 46104466
Date with Ash DJ Ashish Nagpal aka Ash will be spinning world grooves and Bollywood favourites. The bartenders are ready to take on the rush, and there's a wide choice of eatables to choose from, when you're tired of shaking those legs. Jive and shine amid the shimmer and glitter. Also, be ready to get clicked.
Where: Hard Rock Cafu00e9, DLF Saket
When: Today, 9 pm onwards
Package: Rs 7,000 per couple
Call: 47158888
Mumbai's angelsu00a0
A thrilling live performance by Dancing Angels, flown specially from Mumbai, awaits you. The DJ will rock the evening with trance, electronic and commercial music right through midnight. Fur rugs, throws and cushions in the personal lounges will add to the fantasy. Also, choose from a sumptuous buffet of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delights.
Where: BluO, Ambience Mall, Gurgaon
When: Today, 8.30 pm onwards
Package: Rs 8,000 per couple (unlimited food and drinks)
Call: 9990800600
Delhi belly Let your hair down and get ready for a happening party as Bollywood item performers, belly dancers, Lido dancers from Paris, international dance troupes and fire jugglers ad to the heat. Rock the night with DJ Deepak, and also raise a toast to the night with a wide, exotic and unlimited buffet spread. Unlimited heady brews, cocktails and mocktails, barbequed fare, great eats and live entertainment will keep you busy.
Where: Tivoli Garden Hotel, Chattarpur Mandir Road
When: Today, 10.30 pm onwards
Package: Rs 4,000 (per couple) inclusive of taxes
Call: 26301111
Not just stargazingHere's a chance to be the celebrity of your choice and walk the green carpet this New Year's. The only code that is to be followed is style. The du00e9cor would also include blinking flashlights, paparazzi bow ties and tuxedos, flowy gowns and perfect hairdos, green carpet setting, uber-exquisite du00e9cor. Dress up like your fav celeb; who needs them anyway?
Where: F Bar & Lounge, Hotel Ashok, Chanakyapuri
When: Today, 10 pm onwards
Price: Rs 10,000 (per couple)
Call: 26110101
Chal hatu00a0u00a0
Catch the New Year Eve Ball 2009 where you can dress in the craziest attire, a hat being must. Tap your feet to Bollywood, hip-hop and retro music. Enjoy fire jugglers and show bartenders, unlimited sumptuous snacks and an open bar with premium alcohol. Lots of prizes and giveaways are also waiting.
Where: Tabula Rasa, 4th Floor, Square One Designer Arcade, C 2, Saket District Centre
When: Tonight, 9 pm onwards
Call: 29561666
Rock solidGrab Contraband and Airborne live with special appearances by Chintan (Parikrama) and DJ Nick (Shivlink Records) grooving rock, alt, funk (Live) house, minimal and techno all night. Lots of eatables, drinks and a full moon will add to your experience.
Where: Meze Roof Top, Fourth Floor, MGF Metropolitan Mall, Saket
When: Today, 7.15 pm
Package: Rs 3,000
Soul searching The Soul Shaker from Mumbai, DJ Reme, will be playing your favourite international hits with his signature style Bollywood remixes. Queued up is an exotic balloon decor and fireworks display when the clock strikes 12. Book your ticket early and avail of some really attractive packages.
Where: Manre, 4th Floor, MGF Metropolitan Mall, Saket
Call: 40668888u00a0
When: 9 pm onwards Package: Rs 7,000 per couple
Shop stop
Dial-tones Times are about to change. Get yourself a new wristwatch. Inspired by the past, by visual creative culture ranging from industrial design to graphic design and fashion the collection by Fossil boasts of impeccably detailed dial and genuine leather cuff.
Price:u00a0 Rs 4,495 to Rs 9,995
Available: All Lifestyle, Shoppers Stop and select fine watch dealers
Chain and charmA great piece of jewellery can be a sure shot way to please the girl you love. Keeping this in mind, Cygnus Fine Jewellery has come up with a range of exquisite diamond pendants. You can choose from dozens of gorgeous designs, so indulge. Moreover, don't forget to make most of offers like 'win gold chains or avail a discount upto 15 per cent'.
Where: Shop No 65, Ground Floor, Great India Place, Sec-38A Noida and other retail outlets
Price: Rs 75,000 onwards
From flab to fabNew Year is a time for resolutions. If yours is to 'keep fit' and loose those extra kilos, this one is for you. We are talking about Shemaroo's Baywatch Bikini Ready Workout - a 60 minute DVD that features Lauren Jones - fitness instructor, American film and TV actress and model - who leads you in an exclusive workout routine that incorporates high-energy cardio, strength and balance training and an abs blast. Interestingly, the regime incorporates elements from the famous TV show Baywatch.u00a0 Also, this DVD comes with a '2010 BAYWATCH Fitness Calendar' that is inclusive of Fit Model Icons, along with some interesting east to follow health tips.
Where: At leading music shops
Price: Rs 299
Wall(et) postIn case you find yourself confused in deciding some interesting gifting options for your loved ones this New year, opt for leather that doesn't weather. You can pick from Bulchee wallets in supple nappas and cabrettas or leather belts that are are padded, feathered, sewn and delightfully signed off with a signature bullhead, and can also be paired with classic chinos. For the fairer sex, the options include beautiful bags in Italian patent, handhelds in mimicked Ostrich Leather, envelope clutch in Smart Nubucks, underarm clutches in Psychedelic Prints and much more.
Where:u00a0 Shoppers' stop
Price: Rs 500 onwards
Nibbles @ Night
Salad days There's a charming range of low calorie appetisers, salads, soups and sandwiches like steamed vegetables, French lentil soup cooked with tarragon and thyme, grilled vegetables salad served cold, a salad of grilled eppers, zucchini, carrots and crisp iceberg, dressed with olive oil and lime; Mediterranean chicken salad sandwich in herbed panini and grilled vegetables sandwich in focaccia and more.
Where: Mismo Kitchen & Bar, behind Janpath Hotel, Janpath
Timings: 11 am to 11 pm
Price: Rs 150 onwards
Singapore scoop The package features unlimited food and non-alcoholic beverages. Some of the dishes include Singapore Noodles with chicken and prawns, Wasabi prawns, roasted duck - Singapore style with hoisin sauce, crispy fried wantons with butterscotch ice-cream.
When: January 1
Where: The Tasty Tangles, Second Floor, DLF Promenade, Nelson Mandela Marg, Vasant Kunj
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Price: Rs 990 + taxes
Tandoori nightThe all-new items on the menu include Peshawari bharwan tangri, paneer tikka methi, hara bhara kabab, samandari aj, phaldari seekh, murg tikka angaar, malai broccoli, machhli koliwada, bharwa aloo tilwale, murgh pudine ki seekh, sikandri raan, guchhi makai ki seekh, dum gosht biryani, zaffrani subz biryani and more.
Where: 317, DLF Place Mall, 2nd Floor
Timings: 7 pm onwards
Price: Rs. 999 per person
Dine a town Enjoy a six-course meal set dinner that comprises of two dishes each of salads, appetisers, dim-sum, sushi, accompanied by a wide range of main course dishes and a scrumptious dessert. To wash all this down, DineEsty offers you unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Where: DineEsty, Times Square Building, Sushant Lok - 1, Gurgaon
Timings: 7 pm onwards
Pricing: Rs 1,299
On the prawn The menu includes prawn cocktail, penne with bacon and green peas in cream sauce, chicken stuffed with raisin and almonds, pizza with Gorgonzola, zucchini and parma ham, pizza with mascarpone, parma ham and zucchini and pizza maximus.
Where: 47, Middle Lane, Khan Market
Timings: 11 am - 11 pm
Price: Rs 250 onwards
Express lunch Savour delectable lunch brimming with an authentic continental menu. Dig into chicken escallops, lamb stroganoff, grilled vegetables on saffron rice, fettuccini, arrabiatta, mornay or pesto, and to satiate your sweet tooth craving, there's the apple tart with vanilla cream.
When: January 1 onwards
Where: The Village Restaurant Complex, Asiad Village, Siri Fort Auditorium Road Khelgaon Marg
Price: Rs 349 + taxes
Gone for a tossStart your meal with tossed calamari or double cooked smokey duck; or choose from your favourite soups and salad for a light bite.u00a0 Relish the delicious Thanksgiving duck or try the Goan fish curry or the seafood special. End the meal with mouth melting warm chocolate mousse served with hommade cinnamon icecream.u00a0u00a0
Where: Sequel, 35, Defence Colony Market
Timings: 9 pm onwards
Price: Rs1500-2000 per person
Asian andaazThe menu includes a wide variety of delicacies including sumptuous Pan Asian savouries like crispy prawn with chilli mayonnaise, barbeque drums of heaven, fried fish in five spices, chicken Taipei, dim sums, sushi, salads and much more, selected specially for you from the chef's signature collection. For desserts, take your pick from New Year special cake, assorted cookies, carrot and coconut cake and date Pancakes.
Where: Asia7, Ambience Mall, Gurgaon
Timings: 8 pm to 1 am
Price: Rs 1,299 onwards
Char dost
The menu includes charcoal roasted mushroom, sweet potato in spicy balsamic glaze, light nitrogen batter fried dishes, rosemary roasted potato salad, wild mushroom and vegetable ragout, lavash and bread sticks with hummus, kalamata olives and roasted vegetables along with moist apple cinnamon cake and wild berry cheese cake.
Where: One Style Mile, Mehrauli
Timings: 9 pm onwards
Price:u00a0 Rs 15,000
Daal do yaar
Take your pick from options like dal makhani, shahi paneer and mix veg along with soups and starters. Butter chicken and mutton rogan josh will be specialities in non-veg dishes.
Where: Metro Maharani at Metro Walk, Rohini
Timings: 8 pm to midnight
Price: Rs 399 onwards
TV treats
Devil's AdvocateOn: CNN-IBN
When: Tonight, 9.30 pm
Many people don't value year-end celebrations beyond hanging a new calendar and it's perfectly okay. If you're one of them, sit at home and watch television presenter Karan Thapar argue with an eminent personality to unravel the truth. Featured in the show tonight is Union Minister Mani Shanker Aiyar.
Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
On: Star World
When: Tonight, 11 pm
Angels will come to sight as the newest edition of the sexiest and most sensational fashion show treats viewers. The show, shot in New York, will feature hot-like-pancake super ramp scorchers like Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Behati Prinsloo, Doutzen Kroes, Marissa Miller and Miranda Kerr in skimpy lingerie.u00a0 Call your guy friends, now.
Zindagi Live
On: IBN 7
When: Tonight, 11 pm
This special year-end episode features the struggle and courage of the award winning dance troupe, the Prince Dance Group, which comprises mainly daily wage labourers. The show pans on each member, who, despite the lack of formal trainings and economic security, has swayed millions of hearts.
Hunt For The Kingfisher Calendar Girl 2010
On: NDTV Good Times
When: Tonight, 10 pm
Fix your date with the hottest calendar girls watching this special back-to-back four-hour show that packs in the hunt for the models. The celebrity guests, the winner and the panel of judges add extra punches.
Shubh Mangalam 2010
On: Colors
When: Tonight, 11 pm
The star studded show of naach-gaana, music-masti and hungama features Kailash Kher, Abhijeet Sawant, Neha Dupia, Sambhavna Seth, Pravesh Rana and Sharad Kelkar. While laughter king Raju Srivastav will host the show, musical maestro Kailash Kher will delight the audiences with his chartbusters and Bollywood diva Neha Dhupia will boogie to the trendy dance numbers of 2009.
Jashn 2010
On: Star Plus
When: Tonight, 10 pm
Watch Bollywood biggies come together to in this show, to be hosted by Saajid Khan and Vishal Malhotra. Queued up for the performance are Bollywood stars Celina Jaitley, Riya Sen, Anushka Sharma and Sherlyn Chopra to name a few. Rekha Bhardwaj of 'Genda Phool', Udit Narayan, Abhijeet Bhattacharya and Aadesh Shrivastava will be a part of the show. Other people who'll keep you glued are Priyanka and Aditya Chopra, Shahid Kapoor, SRK, Asin.
