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CHIC NICHE

ON TRADITIONAL GROUND
door yet it seems private. At
both ends two couches are
placed, all you have to do is
relax and order. That is not
all, the total seating capacity
is for 150 people, there is also
a private room, a huge ter-
race seating area and a din-
ing hall.
Setting eyes on dining hall,
one can easily relate it to
Newari culture. The black-
and-red clothes are draped
over the place and a wood
fire stove is visible without
disturbing the feel.
Cuisine and more The Heritage Kitchen and Bar
In the open space, not
much had to be A restaurant without good • What: A place to relish Nepali and
done re- food is worthless. Fortunate- Continental cuisine with family and friends
garding ly, at Heritage that is not the • Where: Deva’s Arcade, Narshing Chowk, Thamel
t h e case. If you want • Sought out for: Newari snacks
some spice, then • Price: For two-course meal and a drink —
get ready for some Rs 1,500 per person
mouth watering Phone: 4259965
Newari set.
“It goes well
with the alco- your taste like sweet tooth, there are spice
holic beverage spirally with carrot pudding with vanilla
Photos: THT
and keeping in mind mushroom and ice cream, keylime pie with
Shradha Pal and other hangouts, but one the top our tourist guests’ penne with cream strawberry, black gralose
Kathmandu cannot find a good fine din- floor of palate, we alter the typi- cheese sauce and cap- brandy sorbet and iced or-
ing place. Keeping that in D e v a’s cal flavour. Also we are try- sicum. ange corn true soufflé. For

W
hat is the mind, we thought why not Arcade. ing to introduce Nepali food For the main course, it drinks, there are numerous
first thing offer people a different expe- “We opt- which is not just limited to is Salmon fillet wasabi cocktails with rum, tequila
that crosses rience?” said Shakya. ed for Nepali dal-bhat,” said Shakya. mayonnaise, oriental and vodka base. “We also
your mind architecture The menu consists style trout, herb have common liquors,”
when one Heritage platter because it is for a m - of a variety of dishes. chicken ala Kiev, added Shakya.
mentions Thamel? Perhaps the tourist’s eye Some of the starters marinated duck Moreover, when you are
everybody will say — a noto- A typical Nepali style and we are also trying bience be- are Kanchan cheese breast, steak blue done eating and get restless,
rious hub. But it is gradually restaurant may not appeal to to promote our heritage. Be- cause the sky sim- and mozarella cheese cheese and mushroom then just stroll around and
changing or at least a few many as it is very common sides, our endeavour is to ply sets the mood. To add to tomato salad, duck liver sauce, et cetera. descend to the ground floor.
people are trying to make it here. And maybe you have change the face of Thamel,” the effect small lanterns are pate. There are also ranges of “I would recommend pork Because the vicinity is dedi-
family-friendly. One such even stopped noticing its said Shakya. hung on poles. “There wasn’t soup such as chilled green chops and trout for the first- cated to art there is an array
person is Prabal Shakya, charm. But such an indiffer- The traditional setting and any particular design in pea celery soup, French timers,” suggest- of shops that offers pashmi-
propertier of The Heritage ent feeling melts away when open space mesmerises you. mind. All we wanted was to onion soup, mixed seafood ed Shakya. na, statues, antiques, leather
Kitchen and Bar. “In Thamel one steps into The Heritage There is a small room near give it a very Nepali feel,” hot and sour soup, et cetera. Furthermore, products, handicrafts and
there are numerous pubs Kitchen, which is situated on the entrance that is has no added Shakya. One can also find pasta to people with a traditional jewellery.

G E TAWAY shan Package includes one WEEKENDS tact: 9803160719 W E E K D AY S EVENTS

• Weekend outing package — a
night’s accomodation with din-
ner and breakfast at Gokarna
Resort. Contact: 4451212 /
sales1@gokarna.net
• Hussu Danda ko Kakha ma
Chiso Nagarkot ko sath ma,
summer coolest special pack-
age at The Hotel Chautari Par-
adise Inn, Nagarkot. Contact:
4424656 / 4424589
• Overnight Package and Great
Escape Package, for local resi-
dents available at The Dwari-
ka’s Himalayan Shangri-La
Village Resort, Dhulikhel. Con-
tact 4479488
• Chiso Chiso Hawa Ma Special
Package at Club Himalaya,
Nagarkot Contact: 4410432
• Phewa Taal Ko Angan ma
Package at Hotel Trek - O- Tel,
Pokhara. Contact: 4410432
• Special Packages at Godavari
Village Resort. Tel.: 5560675
• Country-side weekend pack-
age, suite, all meals, swimming
and gym, massage, and dis-
counts on other facilities at
Grand Norling Hotel’s Resorts
Country Club & Spa. Contact:
4910193/ 4910296
• Special Package Rates at
Mirabel Resort, Dhulikhel.
Contact: 490972/3/4
www.mirabelresorthotel.com
• Tiger Mountain Pokhara
Lodge — the Essence of Tran-
quility outside Pokhara. Good
food, yoga, massage, medita-
tion, walks, pool and more. For
reservations, call 01 436 1500
or e-mail: reservations@tiger-
mountain.com
• Palanchowk Bhagwati Dar-
night stay in the mountain
rooms with three meals, trans-
port and homage to the goddess
at Dhulikhel Mountain Resort.
Contact: 4420774/6
• Naturally Nagarkot Package
for Nepalis at Fort Resort, Na-
garkot. Contact: 6680069
• Walk and Lunch every Satur-
day, or on any days on request
at Shivapuri Heights Cottage.
Contact: 4374916
• Come spend your weekend at
The Green Valley in Tokha. Free
pick-up and drop. Contact:
4220245, 4228288- ext 222
• NexGEN Adventure Pro-
gramme, Rock Climbing, daily
departure. Contact: 016914541,
9841283385
• Relax and enjoy quality spa ser-
vices at affordable prices with
Himalayan Healers at Lazim-
pat, Nagarkot, Last Resort &
Pokhara. Contact: 2090641
• Saturday @ Hyatt, spend a day
with your family — your chil-
dren can enjoy on-site fun and
games as well as a kid-friendly
menu at Hyatt Regency.
Contact: 4491234
• On Fridays groove to the live
music of ‘Plus’ and their
playlist of fusion and traditional
Jazz at Bronco Billy,
Jhamsikhel.
Contact : 5526212
• Starry Night Barbeque with
live performance by Ciney Gu-
rung, inclusive of a welcome
drink, every Friday, 1900 hrs on-
wards at the Shambala Garden
Cafe, Hotel Shangri- La. Con-
tact: 4412999
• Sunday Jazz Brunch with bar-
beque and live Jazz music by
Inner Groove, 1200hrs till
1530hrs at Hyatt Regency,
Kathmandu. Contact:
4491234/4489362
• Live music with J Ryan, every
Wednesday and Friday from
1930 hrs, Karaoke every Sun-
day, 1930hrs onwards at Irish
Pub Nepal
• Live music, acoustic fusion by
Anil Shahi every Friday and
special barbecue at Royal Ali-
na’s Cafe & pub, Lazimpat.
Contact: 417506
• Friday Night Party, featuring
DJ Suraj, 2000 hrs onwards
at Club Platinum, Hotel
Yak & Yeti. Free entry for
club members.
Contact: 9851040276
• JSC QUARTET and group play-
ing live, every Saturday, 2000
hrs onwards till late at the Up-
stairs Jazz bar, Lazimpat. Con-
• Crossfire playing live,
every Friday at the first • Live Music by SIGN Band, ex- 9851046604/2123135 • Panache, an exhibition of paintings by Risika Jalan, April 15,
pub in town, Nanglo Café cept Tuesdays and Wednesdays, • Low Ladies on Wednesday, 1100hrs till 1700hrs at The Art Shop, Durbarmarg, Con-
and Pub, Durbar Marg. 1930hrs onwards at The Cor- dedicated to all the ladies in tact:4267063,9841444848
Contact: 4222636 ner Bar, Radisson Hotel, Con- town. Come enjoy a complimen- • Paubha Art Painting exhibition by Sudarshan, April 15 at
• Some like it hot, with live band tact: 4411818 tary mocktail/cocktail with live Summit Hotel, Kathmandu
Dinesh Rai and the Sound • BLIND. EARS playing acoustic, Acoustic music, 1900hrs on- • KJC announces a master class by our faculty member Ian
Minds — includes BBQ dinner, every Wednesday, 1830hrs wards at New Bottles and Eustis from America entitled as Freedom in the Groove – the
every Friday at Fusion-The bar ownwards at Wood on Plug Chimney, Thamel. Contact Acoustic Bass in Case, April 4, 1700hrs at KJC. Contact :
at Dwarika’s Hotel. Contact: Terrace, opposite to Bhatb- 9851046604 5013554 or email us at
479448 hateni Supermarket, Baluwatar. • Salsa Night with Jimy and info@katjazz.com.np
• Enjoy mouth-watering Mugh- Contact: Masha every for further information
lai Delicacies, with ghazals, 2150072 Wednesday, • Marcus Dengate, an
jazz and pop music, Friday and • Silver Wind free workshop extraordinaire bass
Saturday, 1600 hrs onwards and Fate - 2000 hrs on- player from Australia
over Bonfire at Grand Norling playing wards, Salsa will be teaching bass,
Resort, Gokarna. Contact: jazz, funk, party - 2130 till jazz piano, improvisa-
4482993/ 4460296 Latin and 0200 hrs at tion, rhythm section,
• Saturday Special, enjoy siz- more. Eric Club Plat- jazz theory/ arranging,
zling sekuwa, hot momos and Slaughter inum, Yak & choir, big band and
delicious BBQ along with splen- from Univer- Yeti Jazz combo at KJC.
did view of the Himalayas and sity of Cali- • Crossfire Contact: 5013554 or
refreshing breeze at The Tea fornia, playing live, email at info@katjazz.com.np
House Inn, Nagarkot. Contact: Berkeley every Tuesday • Latin Dance Class and Latin & Oriental Aerobics classes
9841250848 special at the first pub by a trainer from Turkey, every Monday and Thursday at KJC,
• Saturday African Nite with the guest per- in town, Nang- Pulchowk. Contact 5013554 info@katjazz.com.np
best African music and food former every lo Café and • Exciting Adventure Movie Show, everyday, 1730 hrs till
every Saturday 2000 hrs at Wednesday Pub, Durbar- 1930 hrs at Cozy café & Restaurant, Thamel Chowk. Con-
Jazzabell Cafe, Jhamsikhel. at Upstairs marg. Contact: tact: 4259367
Contact: 2114075 Jazz Bar; 4222636 • Cooking class for everybody with lunch, French cuisine
• Watch Soccer; live on Lazimpat • Tantric first Saturday of each month, 0900 hrs till 1400hrs at Délices
BIG projected screen every • Melodious Dance, The de France Restaurant. Contact: 4260326, info@restaurant-
Saturday and Sunday at New Nepali Gha- God dance of nepal.com
Bottles and Chimney, Thamel. jal and Nepal, every • Sahara Maitri Samuha, join every Saturday free class to
Contact: 9851046604/ songs, 1830 Tuesday, 1900 learn about Reiki, Yoga, Meditation, and Healthy Life
2123135 onwards, hrs onwards at Styles.Contact:9841394315 / 9841393760
• Barbeque Ban Bhoj every Sat- every Thurs- the Big Pago- • Free Counselling to parents of disabled children on Spe-
urday and Sunday at Godavari day at D’ Lounge Beijing Roast da Hall, Hotel Vajra, Chhauni. cial Education and Rehabilitation every Friday 1500hrs till
Village Resort. Contact: Duck Restaurant, New Contact: 4271545 1700 hrs, at Special Education and Rehabilitation Centre,
5560675 Baneshwor. Contact: 4468589 • Mid-Week Special, live music Baluwatar. Registration must for appointment. Contact:
• 101 varieties of hookah and • Peanuts- quite possibly the by Ciney Gurung, 15 per cent 4413974, 4428250
cocktails every Saturday 1830 only place in Kathmandu where discount and one complimenta-
hrs onwards at Aqua Java littering is actually encouraged, ry drink for ladies, every
Zing, Thamel ( opposite Nepal every Thursday, 1900hrs on- Wednesday at Bourbon For listing in this coloumn, mail your events to
Investment Bank). Contact wards at New Bottles and Room, Durbar Marg.
engagements@thehimalayantimes.com by Monday
425480 Chimney, Thamel. Contact : Contact: 4441703

FINE CUISINE
• Gyakok Night, a combination of
seafood, chicken, and vegeta-
bles served with T-momos and
soup, every Friday at Cafer-
eena, Durbar Marg
• White Horse Wine Coffee Bar,
an exclusive wine coffee bar at
Thamel, Ashok Galli. Contact
9849059798
• The Chimney signature dish-
es, 1830-2130hrs at The
Chimney Restaurant, Hotel
Yak & Yeti. Contact: 4248999
• Vegetarian Buffet every Tues-
day 1830hrs onwards at The
Café, Hyatt Regency. Contact
4491234 or 4489362
• Arabian Nights, taste the culi-
nary delights from the Middle-
East,
1800hrs onwards every Friday
at The Café, Hyatt Regency.
Contact 4491234/4489362
Waffles Promotion from 1230
hrs till 1600hrs at The Lounge,
Hyatt Regency. Contact:
4491234
• Dine at Bronco Billy at Pul-
chowk for excellent Tex-Mex
food and John Wayne movies
and a superb Indian menu.
Contact : 5526212
• Enjoy great Gourmet Cuisine,
Exotic Cocktails and 101 vari-
ties of hookah flavours at Aqua
Java Zing, Thamel Contact:
4254809
• Experience
authentic Italian
food with eclectic
atmosphere at
CASA Toscana. Also for the first
time in Nepal, photo cakes and
hand-painted cookies at Casa
Paneterria, Pulchowk. Contact,
5537775
• Experience ‘GYAKOK’ (The Hot
Pot with T-momos, varieties of
meats and many more), for
lunch and dinner at the Sham-
bala Garden Cafe, Hotel
Shangri-La. Contact: 4412999
• A gastronomic journey
through the Orient with an
endless variety of lip smacking
delights, every Friday, 1900hrs
at Hotel Himalaya. Contact:
5523900
• Enjoy various Pizzas, home-
made pastas, juicy and succu-
lent steaks, fresh water trout
and the lost delicious Tira Misu,
for lunch, 1230 hrs till 1445 hrs
and for dinner 1900 hrs till 2245
hrs at Al Fresco,
Soaltee Crowne Plaza. Con-
tact: 4273999 ext-6123
• Experience varieties of birya-
nis, curries and mouth water-
ing kebabs, for dinners only,
1900 hrs till 2245 hrs at Indian
Specialty restaurant, Kakori,
Soaltee Crowne Plaza. Con-
tact: 4273999 ext-6555
• Relax and enjoy the weather
while you sip some of the finest
drinks, 1800 hrs till 2200 hrs at
our open Porch Bar at the
Soaltee Crowne Plaza. Con-
tact: 4273999
• Enjoy dishes from throughout
the Orient amidst minimalist
set-up, for lunch 1230 hrs till
1445 hrs and dinner 1900 hrs
till 2245 hrs at China Garden,
Soaltee Crowne Plaza. Con-
tact: 4273999 ext-6159
• Four course Oriental
Executive Lunch, every day at
The Mandarin, The Everest.
Contact: 014780100, Ext: 7811
• Chef Peter Gomes invites you to
the special Saturday Brunch @
Poolside at The Everest Hotel,
11:30 am to 3:00 pm; ph
4780100
• Enjoy Daily Buffet with a com-
plimentary glass of house wine
@ The Cafe, The Everest
Hotel. Lunch from 12:00 noon
to 3:00 pm; Dinner from 6:30
pm to 10:30 pm; ph 4780100
• A heaven of Tranquillity and
Delicious Gourmet food in a
historical palace in the middle of
the bustling city awaits you at
Walter’s Restaurant & Bar,
Baber Mahal revisited. Free
Wi-Fi, Contact: 4253337
• Au-
thentic Chinese Cuisine with
eclectic atmosphere, spe-
cialised cabins, rooftop, D
lounge and ample parking
space at Beijing Roast Duck
Restaurant, New Baneshwor,
ICC Commercial Complex. Con-
tact: 4468589
• Teppanyaki (Japanese style
hotplate live cooking),
Okonomiyaki, various meat
items and garlic rice right in
front of you. Le Restaurant,
Gairidhara. Contact, 4436318,
4429207
• Himalayan Rainbow Trout,
from the fresh waters of Tr-
ishuli river to the mouth-wa-
tering innovation on your
platter at Hotel Yak & Yeti.
Contact: 4248999.
• An elegant multi-cuisine
restaurant for fine dining ex-
perience, Lunch/Dinner at
Olive Garden, Radisson Ho-
tel. Contact: 4411818
• Expect some extraordinary in
Plat Du Jour, with an exquisite
3-course Lunch menu changed
every day at Shambala
Garden, Hotel Shangri~La. Con-
tact: 4412999
• Tibetan Bhutanese Cuisine,
everyday, lunch and dinner at
Grand Norling Hotel’s Resort
country Club & Spa. Contact:
4910193/ 4910269
• Savour the flavours of fresh
Rainbow Trouts from the Trisuli
river at Shambala
Garden,
Hotel Shangri-La. Contact:
4412999
• Chicken A la Kiev, a continen-
tal special dish, all the way from
1970’s from the time of Boris,
now very much at Dhulikhel
Mountain Resort. Contact:
4420774/ 4420776
• Korean Style BBQ, enjoy the
great taste of BBQ everyday and
variety of cocktails at Comfort
Zone Bar & Grill, Thamel. Con-
tact: 4700080
• Experience the taste of Home
Made Pasta; enjoy a different
menu every two days, only for
dinner at Alfresco, Soaltee
Crowne Plaza. Contact:
4273999 Extn: 6123
• Vegetarian Alternative at Stu-
pa View restaurant and café,
Boudha Stupa. 4480262
• Enjoy great food, ex-
otic cocktails and jazz
music at Jazzabell
Café, Jhamsikhel.
Contact:
2114075