When he is not on stage, belting the harsh death growl and shredding his electric guitar, city-rocker Sahil Makhija is at his workstation in the kitchen shredding meat
Musical GastronomyOn Today, 4 pm to 7 pm
Where Foodhall, Level 3, Palladium Mall, Phoenix Mills, Lower Parel
Call 30264578
Sahil Makhija whips up a plate of pancakes on Headbanger's KitchenWhen he is not on stage, belting the harsh death growl and shredding his electric guitar, city-rocker Sahil Makhija is at his workstation in the kitchen shredding meat. Sahil, aka the Demonstealer, is a musician by day and a closet cook by night. While he has been actively performing with his Metal band Demonic Resurrection, Sahil has also been assuming a more meaty role as the head chef and host of his YouTube food showu00a0-- Headbanger's Kitchen. On the show, Sahil has been cooking and sharing some of his favourite recipes with his brothers in the Metal community.
Now, extending that community cooking effort to an audience of a different kind, Sahil and his production crew will be shooting a live episode of the Headbanger's Kitchen at Foodhall at the Palladium today. Open invitation to all shoppers and fans of the show, Sahil will be dishing out some of his favourite recipes. "I will be whipping my signature dish Bacon Bomb and Chicken Burgers. There will also be Egg Quiche and Paneer Piccata for the vegetarians," says Sahil, who will invite members from the audience to come and sample some of his cooking and also participate in the interactive show.
"True to the format of the show, where I invite other bands to come and have a biteu00a0-- I've invited members of Bahayank Maut, Goddess Gagged and Albatross to come as well. Let's see who turns up. I will play it by ear," adds Sahil, who will also be sharing some of his recipes, secret ingredients and techniques besides taking queries from the audience.
Hakkasan is now open for lunchFrom Today, 12 pm to 3.30 pm
Where Hakkasan Mumbai, Krystal, Waterfield Road, Bandra.
Call 26444444, reservations are a must
London-based restaurateur Alan Yau's Chinese fine-dining eatery Hakkasan will now take orders for lunch. The Ling Ling Lounge, which serves the best of experimental Chinese cuisine, along with fine alcoholu00a0-- has spruced up its menu with some new additions to make for a wholesome afternoon dig.
Chef Kent Lee has added a Cantonese section, which includes special vegetarian items like Steam Tofu with Ginger and Spring Onion and Vegetarian Chicken with Sugar Schnapps in Black Pepper Sauce. There will also be San Pei Chicken Clay Pot and Tofu and Aubergine Claypot in Black Bean Sauce. Supplement your meal with their signature Hakka Cocktail (Rs 650) a blend of sake, vodka, coconut cream, passion fruit and lychee juice).
Sing to win On July 30, 7 pm onwards
Where Zinc, Mathuradas Mills Compound, NM Joshi Marg, Lower Parel.
Call 9967051313
India will be participating in this year's Karaoke World Championship to be held in Ireland from September 8 to 10. To make sure we have a good batch of singers, Mc Dowell's in association with VH1 is holding auditions to select the Indian champ. The zonal finals will be held on this weekend at Zinc with Gino Banks, Merlin D'Souza and Shefali Alvares as judges.