MASQUERADE PARTY BY ABSOLUT VODKA

A masquerade party is a special party in which the atendants wear a mask on their faces. The masks range in colour and design depending on the theme of the party. In Kenya the trend has been adopted by various event organisers. In the past, there was a masquerade party that happened on 14th June 2013.

Another masquerade party will happen on 7th December 2013. It will happen in Skylux Bar and Lounge in Westlands. It is organised by Absolut Vodka.

 The first 100 guests will get a free Absolut Cocktail. Entance will be 500kshs with mask and 1000kshs without. There are V.I.P tickets for 2000kshs. Dresscode iss strictly black. here is the event poster...

What do you think about masquerade parties?

Taurus Group partners with Soundcity, Africa's biggest music brand, to bring The Masquerade Party to Nairobi, Kenya. This party will be held at the popular Skylux Lounge and will be filmed and aired on Soundcity.

It will be hosted by Sheila Kwamboka of Homeboyz Radio and Adams of Sound City. Performances by Isis and Bamboo as well as dance performances from two sexy belles from South Africa's Hush Club.

Tajuddeen Adepetu CEO of Sound City Group explains; "Experiential Parties around the continent is one of the key elements the Soundcity brand is keen on exploring. Nairobi is definitely a major music source, hence, Soundcity partnering with Taurus on this fete in Kenya is very much welcomed."'

There will be performances from
Bamboo and Isis
- See more at: http://www.gigwapi.com/index.php/masquerade-party-qNvI#sthash.IcUhjBvZ.dpuf

Taurus Group partners with Soundcity, Africa's biggest music brand, to bring The Masquerade Party to Nairobi, Kenya. This party will be held at the popular Skylux Lounge and will be filmed and aired on Soundcity.

It will be hosted by Sheila Kwamboka of Homeboyz Radio and Adams of Sound City. Performances by Isis and Bamboo as well as dance performances from two sexy belles from South Africa's Hush Club.

Tajuddeen Adepetu CEO of Sound City Group explains; "Experiential Parties around the continent is one of the key elements the Soundcity brand is keen on exploring. Nairobi is definitely a major music source, hence, Soundcity partnering with Taurus on this fete in Kenya is very much welcomed."'

There will be performances from
Bamboo and Isis
- See more at: http://www.gigwapi.com/index.php/masquerade-party-qNvI#sthash.IcUhjBvZ.dpuf

THE AFRICA FOOD&CULTURAL FESTIVAL

This event will bring together different cuisines from Kenya, Ivory coast, Ghana, Mali, Uganda, Nigeria among others. It will take place in Ngong race cource on 30th November (today) from 10am to 6pm. Charges are kshs 1000  advance and 1500 at the gate. Kids between age 5-12 will pay 500 for their tickets.
The dresscode is African.
See you there.

PEOPLE PROFILES: JEANNETE MUSEMBI

Today I was very excited to interview a very lovely lady Jeannete Musembi. Save the fact that we have the same name ;) , She is the editor of Eatout Kenya. This is the first of many interviews and here is what she had to say…

Who is Jeanette Musembi?

Wow I’ve never seriously thought about this before… let’s see. At the expense of not being poetic about it, Jeannette is first a foodie by nature.  I’m a true realist who believes in taking it one day at a time and most importantly, loyal a fan of the simple things in life. Like sunrises and ice tea on a hot day.

You are the editor of eat out Kenya? What prompted you to start this site? What advice do you give to writers or bloggers out there?

Yes I am currently the editor of EatOut Kenya. I didn’t start the site though. My boss Mikul Shah did after he came back from London and found out that most Kenyans did not have an idea of places to eat. It’s a wonderful idea that has grown and shown that Kenyans do after all, eat out.  My advice would definitely be to follow your passion. If you’re a blogger or writer starting out, believe in your talent and skill; use it to your best ability and find ways to improve it. The results are unimaginable!

What do you think about people’s views towards wine in Kenya?

As much as it may be hard to believe, Kenyans are well versed with wine. It is a trend that many are embracing today because of the exposure they have experienced at work, school or travel. Wine shops are popping in and around the major cities to cater to the growing interest- this is a sure sign that we are definitely heading in the right direction.

What is the best food you have had in a restaurant?

Tough question! Because of the nature of my work, I get to sample many types of cuisines, some very memorable. But my best would have to be Talisman restaurant’s smoked tilapia fish with a side of hand cut fries and tartar sauce. It’s a fresh, painfully simple dish yet so full of flavor because the chef cooks it on a plank of Leleshwa wood. Divine!

What is your best wine?

I am mostly whisky oriented but the Chenin Blanc from Nederburg’s 56Hundred reserve gets me.

What are your milestones?

I think I am still trying to achieve a ‘severely’ major one but I would have to say working at EatOut has been one.  I never imagined I would work as an editor for such a dynamic company!

Do you think Kenyans need to embrace wine drinking and wine tasting?

It is a fun experience to indulge and learn about wine, and if your palate allows it then, why not? Otherwise I think that everyone should drink whatever he or she is comfortable with.

What do you think is the future for this industry in Kenya?

With the current ‘awareness’ trend in the market on food and drink, I definitely think we are on the right track. The future looks bright and I’m looking forward to seeing new developments!

In your opinion is there a difference between a wine/whiskey enthusiast and an alcoholic?

YES! An alcoholic person mostly drinks to get inebriated and there’s no much point to their consumption. Most of the time they are not even aware of what they are having. But an enthusiast drinks to learn, experience and savor. They are aware of their surroundings and use the opportunity to find out more about their likes and dislikes.

  

Well it was great to meet other players in the food&wine industry. you can check out her writing here https://www.facebook.com/eatoutkenya and here http://www.yummy.co.ke

Enjoy...

THE TALISMAN

The Talisman hotel is located in the heart of Karen, Nairobi. It is in close proximity to Wilson airport, Karen Blixen Museum and the Nairobi National Park. The talisman welcomes the guest to a cosy interior with excellent personal service and a wide array of great dishes. You can relax on the patio while listening to great background music as you treat your taste buds to food from as far as Italy, Thailand and Japan.

There are favorite wines and champagnes by the glass. There are carved wooden pillars from Pakistan and artifacts from all over Africa involving you on a cultural journey all over the world.

Kitchen times

Breakfast  8am-11am

Lunch  12pm-3pm

Afternoon Menu  3pm to 6pm

Dinner 6pm-10pm and9pm on Sundays.

Closed on Mondays

Here are pictures to give you a feel of this haven.

Fresh from the oven: cornbread for dressing.

 

Deep-fried turkey with all the trimmings; home-made cranberry sauce, turkey dressing, real sweet potatoes, cauli cheese, kale and bacon bits, proper cream gravy and pecan pie for dessert!

 An elegant setting…complete with Talisman's samosas!

Kedgeree--smoked haddock over basmati rice with boiled eggs and onions.

  

 Beetroot tagliatelle salad with feta cheese and pickles.

  Dynamite Rolls! 

 char-grilled peri-peri king prawns with jasmine rice & tomato salsa.

Beetroot, carrot and ginger with a slice of fresh apple

 Wines chilling and ready to be poured.

 Wines of the World at their wine tasting class at Talisman

credits https://www.facebook.com/talismanrestaurant

For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/talismanrestaurant or http://thetalismanrestaurant.com

Enjoy...

 

JAZZ AND WINE WEDNESDAY

This event will take place on 27th November 2013(today). The venue is the Panari Hotel with jazz Maestro Joseph Hellon at the Black Gold Cafe .If you miss it this Wednesday You can always come next Wednesday. Here is the poster for the event.

Enjoy...

THE LOVE WHISKY FESTIVAL AT NORFOLK

Love Whisky festival was at the Norfolk hotel on 24thNovember 2013. This has been the liveliest and Whisky tasting and lifestyle show in East Africa. Attendees got to experience different types of whiskies. Here are some of the great photos to highlight what went down. Photos uploaded with permission from https://www.facebook.com/LoveWhiskyKenya

Enjoy…

credits  Love Whisky