‘EatWater’: The East Indian Way

Bangalore, 14^th March 2018, The city of Bangalore will now get a taste of East Indian cuisine with the arrival of EatWater, an East Indian food studio which was officially launched today in the presence of Mr. Chiraag Paul, Managing Director of Proem Hospitality.

Located on Lavelle Road, “EatWater” is Proem Hospitality’s first experience in the “Smart Casual Dining” segment. It is based on the robust cuisines of East India, mainly Meghalaya, Orissa, Assam and predominantly Bengal and looks to provide a guided gastronomical experience in a studio format. EatWater looks to entertain their patrons with an experience which is abstract in ambiance but extraordinary to the palate. It features a crisp menu in the form of platters and strives to provide a 360° experience of the cuisine. Coupled with a wine pairing experience this is a first for the cuisine within this segment.

The interiors follow a similar philosophy as the food. It is minimalist yet abstract in nature with multicolored brush stroke paintings on the walls. The understated ambiance created by instrumental music gives the restaurant further character along with an open kitchen which makes the experience far more engaging for their patrons as well as the team. A full sized hand pulled rickshaw, a popular symbol of Kolkata is also a part of the layout.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Chiraag Paul, Managing Director of Proem Hospitality, “This is a very new experience even for us, as a brand and we are extremely glad to begin this journey in Bangalore. We hope the people of this city will appreciate the hard work we have put behind EatWater and the innovative and unique dishes that we have on offer.”

The East Indian influence in the dishes is clearly visible but they come with a twist. Items on offer like The Kosha Dip, Quintessentially Bengali Banana Leaf Wrap Sauce, Shukto Mousse With Fried Lentils Dumplings, Split Plea and Raw Mango Soup showcase their East Indian roots vividly.  Executive Chef for Proem Hospitality, Mr. Indraneil Chowdhury who was also present at the launch emphasized further on the recipes and his inspiration behind them, “We have done a lot of research and development behind each and every dish and we are proud of the results that have come out. It is something unique but full of flavor.”

The restaurant is located on the first floor and is open for lunch from 12noon to 3.30pm. It reopens for dinner at 7pm through till 10.30pm. EatWater has shown strong potential and received a positive response from our initial patrons. Since the menu is experimental with further R&D, the team plans to make the menu even more dynamic and lucrative.

 

 

 

 

–K R BALAJI

MRS. MONICA RAJ WINS THE KARNATAKA EDITION OF MRS. INDIA – I AM POWERFUL

Amidst glitz and glamour, the Karnataka edition of Mrs. India – I am Powerful successfully concluded in Bengaluru on 10^th March 2018, at The Zuri Hotel, Whitefield.  The chosen finalists from Karnataka displayed their skills and abilities as they wowed the audiences and judges, reaffirming the fact that age and marital status is no barrier for a woman to showcase her talent.  After a series of competitive levels, MRS. MONICA RAJ was chosen as the winner, followed by Mrs. Rekha Reddy and Mrs. Nora Rashmi who was declared First and Second Runners-uprespectively. MRS. MONICA RAJ will now progress to take part in the grand finale, which will be held in Goa at a later date.  The penultimate winner will then qualify and stand a chance to represent the country at international level.

 The star-studded event was graced by renowned artists and celebrities.  Noted celebrities from Sandalwood included Mr. Chandan Gowda, Ms. Spurthi Vishwas, Mr.Ajit Jayaraj, Ms. Bynathi Sunil were present for the event.

 The one of its kind pageant celebrates the power of womanhood and raises the voice for women empowerment.  Apart from the glamour on display, the event also raised some important issues concerning women.  To showcase the power of inner beauty, acid attack victims walked the ramp, inspiring hope and confidence.  Heart-warming stories were shared by the victims, which was organized by Pragya of Atijeevan Foundation.  The event also witnessed the launch of Khadi by all celebrities involved.

 Nandini Nagaraj, Organiser & Regional Director, Karnataka for Mrs. India – I am Powerful was delighted at the success of the event as she expressed her excitement quoting, “Looking at the massive response we got during the audition, we had an intuition that Karnataka’s edition would add strength to the event, which has already become a phenomenon across the country.  The unique thing about the pageant is it allows women aged between 22 to 55 years and any women who are married, divorced, with or without kids can participate and make it a platform to express their potential and realize their dreams.  The event proved the fact that there are many hidden talents, which need the initiative to come to the forefront, and I am glad our event was one such initiative.”

 Like other state editions, the finalists from Karnataka underwent a series of grooming sessions, confidence boosters, hair and skin consultations under the watchful guidance of Ms. Nandini Nagaraj, who herself is a successful model, actress, and a film producer.  The pageant is conceptualized by Jaz Preet, winner of Mrs. Asia International – India’s Charming Face.  Ever since its inception, the event has caught the attention of media, especially on digital platforms and has received an overwhelming response.

 

 

 

 

 

–K R BALAJI