KHEER - at Roseate House, Aerocity

By Neelima Agrawal with Keerat Bawa

“Food, glorious Food” is the ditty playing in one’s head at Kheer, the newly opened Indian fine-dining restaurant at Roseate House in Aerocity. Good wholesome fare, served in ample portions sans mist and fog and whistles. We were happy to note that the Chefs at Kheer have steered clear of the current fad of artistic gastronomy, designed to entertain the visual rather than feed a hungry diner. Kheer offers north Indian cuisines, including popular street food from around Delhi.

The interiors of Kheer are strikingly beautiful, with stone carved geometric and floral panels on walls. Ankur Bhatia commissioned the well-known Japanese designer Noriyoshi Muramatsu, founder of Studio Glitt to do up the interiors for this new fine dining destination. Muramatsu has also designed the beautiful interiors of Zuma in New York and all its nine international locations. The large spaces in Kheer can accommodate 224 seats, which are divided in three distinctive areas, separate private dining area and a live kitchen. Suitably bedazzled by the décor, we looked forward to experiencing what the chef had to offer. And happily, were not disappointed at all. There is something really comforting about having a meal that flows with the clarity of the familiar, yet tantalizing in that it notches up the flavors to perfection. This was all about something as simple as mixing great food with great service, which often gets entangled in other parameters and misses the bus – so to speak...

http://www.theluxurychronicle.com/kheer-roseate-house

Taj Palace Hotel now renamed as Taj Diplomatic Enclave

As part of the initiative to refresh the  brand architecture for Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris, the Taj Palace, New Delhi will now be rechristened as Taj Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi. This change became effective from 1st September, 2017.

The hotel has undergone a huge renovation exercise and renewed not just its name but also, the rooms and suites that reflect the ageless elegance of Lutyens. Expect to find authentic and exciting food concepts served at the Spicy Duck and the nostalgic flavors of Capital Kitchen.

A new Tajness ritual has been introduced alongside, which we are yet to discover.

http://www.theluxurychronicle.com/taj-palace-hotel-now-renamed-as-taj-diplomatic-enclave

Carl F. Bucherer Opens its First Boutique in home town Lucerne

The town of Lucerne was abuzz with much fanfare when the global watch brand Carl F. Bucherer decided to honour its roots, and open its first T Boutique here. It was in Lucerne that the founder Carl Friedrich Bucherer first set up shop in 1888, nearly 130 years ago. The interior exudes understated luxury, accentuated by the golden elements of the brand logo, launched in 2016, and the brand imagery that also reflects the cosmopolitan nature of the city of Lucerne.

The new boutique is located in one of Lucerne’s historic buildings. At the inauguration of the boutique, just for one night the traditional facade was transformed into a vertical stage for the opening ceremony. The building was draped in golden curtains, concealing it from view, until a group of musicians, also positioned behind the curtains on the balcony, began playing the opening notes of a classical score. The musicians’ increasing fanfare was the cue for the curtains to be drawn back, revealing the boutique in all its glory. Owner Jörg G. Bucherer,representing the third generation of the Bucherer family at the helm of the company, CEO Sascha Moeri and Global Ambassador Li Bingbing then stepped forward to cut the ribbon and declare the boutique officially open.

http://www.theluxurychronicle.com/carl-f-bucherer-opens-its-first-boutique

France –Maison Hennessy anoints Renaud Fillioux De Gironde as 8th Master Blender

The Cognac house Jas Hennessy & Co, which is based in Cognac in France,marked an important milestone in its history. Its 7th Master Blender, Yann Fillioux, has passed the torch of know-how and cognac creation to his nephew, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde, the 8th generation in a lineage that has remained unbroken for more than two centuries.

A 39 year-old Cognac native, Renaud Fillioux de Gironde has already completed a comprehensive journey at Hennessy. Previously the Winegrower Relations Manager, a key position for ensuring raw material supply, he has been groomed for the role of Master Blender by his uncle for more than fifteen years.

Chairman and CEO of Hennessy Bernard Peillon said, “As CEO and President of Hennessy, my obsession is to guarantee the excellence of Hennessy cognacs just as my predecessors have done. After 15 years of preparation, Renaud, with the support of the experts of the Tasting Committee, is now a part of the Maison Hennessy’s future.” 

http://www.theluxurychronicle.com/maison-hennessy-anoints-renaud-fillioux-de-gironde-as-8th-master-blender

Wendell Rodricks Lakme Fashion Week(LFW)

It takes a lot of creativity to stay in the fashion business for nearly three decades and keep designing collections that are not only hot sellers but are different each season with a new angle and interesting inspirations. Wendell Rodricks who started his career in 1988 has made media headlines every time he has sent a collection out on the ramp. The reason being – he designs with great thought and care keeping the man and woman who is his buyer in mind and has always aimed to present timeless garments that can be in fashion season after season.

I have a garment designed by him in 2001 and when I wear it in 2017 it looks just right for the season and the year.  But Wendell is a very democratic designer. He may dress the reed thin models on the ramp but he has made his buyers who could be teens, their mothers/fathers, and even senior citizens all suddenly turn into fashionistas when they step into Wendell’s garments.

http://www.theluxurychronicle.com/a-plus-for-wendell-rodricks

London – Harrods’ show windows to display Gucci’s enchanted garden through August

The Italian fashion house Gucci and the iconic London store Harrods, have entered into a collaboration, where through the entire month of August, Gucci will bring its botanical bounty to Harrods, taking over windows, display areas and digital channels.

The brand partnership will be evident both inside and outside the store. The sixteen windows facing the Brompton Road, as well as interior installations, will bring two exclusive Gucci stories to life – the launch of the first fragrance under the new creative direction, Gucci Bloom, and the arrival of the innovative House DIY programme. Visually, the window displays will be connected through the memorable motifs associated with the Gucci Garden.

http://www.theluxurychronicle.com/harrods-show-windows-to-display-guccis-enchanted

Rich Heritage of Silver Filigree & Depleting Craftsman Count

‘To harness a silvery moonbeam and weave it into a delicate lace of intricate patterns’ – comes close to describing the beauty of a filigree artifact. Created with only the purest silver or gold, the magician is the craftsman, whose nimble fingers, guided by his heritage handed down father to son, brings to life ethereal creations coveted by the kings and nobility.

Indian’s wealth lies in its rich heritage of crafts that rests in the hands of the few who inherited the secrets and techniques whispered into their ears even before they left the cradle.
http://www.theluxurychronicle.com/rich-heritage-of-silver