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NDTV
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
At Rick's Taj Mahal In Delhi, Casablanca's Legacy Meets Saigon's Cocktail Craft
New Delhi: "Of all the gin joints, in all the towns, in all the world, she walks into mine." The line that made Rick Blaine immortal. Delivered by Humphrey Bogart in the 1942 Hollywood classic Casablanca, it's less of a dialogue and more of a mood. Nostalgia sneaks up on you, sometimes through memories and sometimes through atmosphere. Over 80 years later, Rick Blaine's line still lingers like the last sip of a strong drink. At Rick's, Taj Mahal, New Delhi's signature bar named after the iconic gin joint from Casablanca, the charm of old Hollywood blended with South Asian cocktail flavours for an event that brought one of Asia's most celebrated cocktail destinations to the national capital on July 23. 'A Saigon Soiree' brought STIR Saigon, counted among Asia's 50 Best Bars, to the signature bar. The atmosphere at the bar does not evoke the tumultuous period of Casablanca during World War II or the ache Humphrey Bogart's character, Rick Blaine, had to endure, but rather modern jazz, dim lighting, and Adele's iconic singles. Much like the city of Casablanca, which lies in North Africa in Morocco but whose cityscape often exhibits a French legacy, the menu and the bar's theme were also a crossover between the Moroccan city and Indochine flavours. Quoc Huy and Le Thinh from Stir Saigon - which was among Asia's top 50 bars in 2025 - stepped into Rick's for a takeover and used Vietnamese ingredients and methods, with adjustments to make them more approachable. Rick's offered spirit-based cocktails like the Truffle Martini and Tropical Negroni, bringing a South Asian touch to the European classic. It was the whisky-based Smoky Berries, rich and slightly mysterious, that stood out for its balance, along with Pinehattan, which became the most popular drink of the night. The bar culture in Vietnam and Delhi may be different from each other, but Huy and Thinh, through their collaborative effort, served their cocktails in a new setting seamlessly. Rick's Reimagined was unveiled in 2023 at Taj Mahal, New Delhi, with a concept inspired by the classic film Casablanca while embracing the spirit of modern mixology. It combines the 1940s with the contemporary charm of today to offer a space where guests can indulge in the finest of drinks, world cuisine and eclectic music amidst a rich atmosphere. Known as a haven for cocktail aficionados, the Signature Serves are made with ingredients like Japanese Miso, homemade infusions, and pickles. With distinctive techniques such as milk washing, clarification, and sous vide, Rick's presents complex and balanced flavours like Ilsa's Last Song and Umami Ugarte, amongst other new signature concoctions.
Scottish Sun
13-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
The central Bristol hotel with riverfront restaurant and revamped rooms
The hotel's atmospheric bar, Rick's, was great for a cocktail or two ROOM FOR MORE The central Bristol hotel with riverfront restaurant and revamped rooms THE Bristol Hotel, at the core of the city, is a small slice of tranquil, classic comfort, away from the hustle and bustle of the town centre. Here's everything you need to know about the hotel, from how much rooms cost to what to eat at the restaurant. Advertisement 3 The Bristol Hotel's restaurant is a must Credit: photo by sim canetty-clarke Where is the hotel? Right at the centre of Bristol, with its unique harbourside view, The Bristol is the ideal base for a getaway, with easy access to the city and its amenities. It is found just a 13 minute drive from the nearest train station, Bristol Temple Meads Railway station. What is the hotel like? The revamped art deco-style hotel is in a prime central location at the heart of Bristol is complimented by the friendly, helpful nature of its staff, as well as its chic, contemporary stylings. What are the rooms like? There are 187 rooms too choose from, and our comfy sixth-floor Queen deluxe room had plenty of space with a generous double bed and cracking views of the city's harbour. Advertisement There are three tiers of rooms available, ranging from the Cosy room, to Deluxe room and finally the option of Suites. Each one is tastefully decorated, with a muted colour palette and pops of colour. Nespresso coffee machines and tea-making facilities are in rooms along with 55in Smart TV and fluffy dressing gowns and slippers. The en-suites are simple although the Temple Spa toiletries leave you smelling delightfully fresh. Advertisement Rooms available starting from £110 a night. For more information, click here. 3 The hotel is a short drive from the train station Credit: PR Handout image What is there to eat and drink there? The Bristol's River Grille restaurant with its floor-to-ceiling windows provides guests another opportunity to admire the lively harbourside. We kicked off with the tiger prawns, before duck cassoulet and cider-braised pork belly. Advertisement The indulgent chocolate tart with orange sorbet and West Country cheeses rounded off the dinner perfectly. The hotel's atmospheric bar, Rick's, was great for a cocktail or two and the River lounge served up an especially tasty afternoon tea. What else is there to do at the hotel? The hotel has a gym and parking. But the barpacked harbourside is the obvious starting point to explore Bristol. Advertisement From here, take a ten-minute stroll to the quirky St. Nicholas Market- crammed with food outlets and independent stalls selling everything you could possibly desire, from bongs to jewellery and vinyl. The historic Christmas Steps street is worth a climb before a five-minute walk to admire Banksy's Well Hung Lover in Frogmore Street. A dozen of his works are dotted around his home town. Just outside the city is the charming Clifton Village, with Brunel's mighty Suspension Bridge and epic views of the Avon Gorge. Advertisement Is the hotel family friendly? Yes, The Bristol hotel offers family friendly rooms, interconnecting and suites, as well as child specific amenities upon request. Is there access for guests with disabilities? Yes, the hotel is accessible, with select rooms including accessible facilities, as well as lift access from the ground floor. Looking for a place to stay? For more hotel inspiration click here. 3 Rooms start from £110 a night Credit: photo by sim canetty-clarke
Yahoo
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
New restaurants: 2 restaurants recently opened, 2 close, 1 coming soon, 1 makes changes
New restaurants recently opened feature English pub food and authentic Cuban cuisine. In case you missed any of the stories for subscribers that TCPalm previously posted throughout the past month about new restaurants — as well as those coming soon — here's a roundup with links. Click "read the full story" for the name, location, hours, photos, menu highlights, signature dishes and more information about the restaurants, especially exclusive interviews with chefs and owners. If you have restaurant news, please email Port St. Lucie: 10 essential restaurants include Rick's, Lefty's Fort Pierce: 10 essential restaurants include 12A Buoy, Pineapple Joe's Vero Beach: 10 essential restaurants include Ocean Grill, Penny Hill Subs A popular Cuban restaurant on the Space Coast has expanded with a new location on the Treasure Coast to serve authentic Cuban food. Both restaurants honor the nickname the owner and chef gave to his Cuban grandmother. He grew up cooking in her kitchen in Havana. The platter features croquetas, pork chunks, fried plantains prepared lengthwise, a tamale and fried yuca. Port St. Lucie's first craft brewery has become an English soccer pub and brewery. It serves food imported from England that includes Scotch eggs, sausage rolls, fish and chips, bangers and mash, and steak and kidney pies. Even bags of potato chips — 'crisps' — are imported with flavors that include tomato ketchup, pickled onion and prawn cocktail. A new country line dancing bar and restaurant is coming to the Treasure Coast. It's described as the "newest hotspot for great eats, cold drinks and a whole lot of country charm." It plans to serve up classic food and a lineup of western-themed brews. It expects to have weekly line dancing nights and live country music, spiked with a little classic rock. A longtime hole-in-the-wall pizzeria in Fort Pierce closed after 31 years. Its final day of business was June 13, 2025, after it originally opened in 1994. It was known for its pizza, whether it be by the slice or the whole pie, and its popular pepperoni rolls. Fire and Wine in Vero Beach is closed for an "extended summer break" and will announce a reopening date in the future, according to its phone message. The website states: "We are currently closed. Thanks so much for all of your support and patronage. Have a wonderful day!" A 41-year-old restaurant in Fort Pierce recently made some changes to its building, adding thatch-covered outdoor patio tables and barstools to its outdoor dining option. Laurie K. Blandford is TCPalm's entertainment reporter dedicated to finding the best things to do on the Treasure Coast. Email her at Sign up for her What To Do in 772 weekly newsletter at This article originally appeared on Treasure Coast Newspapers: New restaurants: 2 restaurants recently opened, 2 close, 1 coming soon
The Courier
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Courier
Were you in the Dundee 'smart set' who partied at Rick's Disco in the 80s?
Rick's Disco was the library-turned-nightclub modelled on glitzy London nightspots which opened in May 1983. Heartbreakers and dancefloor demons lucky enough to have experienced its magic in the 1980s will remember its unmistakable décor and pink and red colour scheme. Rick's Disco soon became recognised across the city and beyond. Rick's opened in an elegant former library building at Blackscroft. St Roque's Reading Rooms were unveiled in 1910 as a place for quiet study after being designed by city architect James Thomson and inspired by a French pavilion. The B-listed structure was designed for the reading of magazines and newspapers. Membership started to decline after the Second World War and it was latterly used for storage before beginning to fall into disrepair in the 1970s and early 1980s. The enterprise of two businessmen ensured the building was saved in 1982 with the former library being turned into a nightclub over a period of eight months. The transformation cost £200,000. The owners wanted to attract 'top end of the market clientele'. An Evening Telegraph advertising feature published in 1983 suggested Rick's Disco would have no difficulty in establishing itself at the forefront of local night spots. It read: 'The new role of the library is that of an exclusive cross between a nightclub and a discotheque, called Rick's. 'The brains behind the venture are managing director Mr Richard Robinson and company secretary Iain MacDonald who make up Blackscroft Entertainments Ltd. 'They envisage Rick's as an upmarket night spot, and the sumptuous décor should ensure that they attract top end of the market clientele. 'As the building is listed, they have ensured that it and the garden have been restored to their original glory with the real changes being kept for the interior. Local tradesmen were used where possible. The style was neo-classical with the dominant colours being red and pinks. The Tele said: 'Chrome and mirrored material have been used throughout but perhaps the main feature is the marble effect fittings. 'The tables are made of this as are pillars which flank the dance floor. 'The twin bars which are illuminated from behind are also of the streaked marble effect. Italian-style light fittings and metallic wallpaper are also featured.' The advertising feature said £23,000 had been spent on the sound and lighting equipment 'which must surely be amongst the most advanced anywhere in the area'. So extensive was the array of controls for the lighting and smoke machine the DJ needed an assistant to work them while he was spinning the vinyl. Songs from Spandau Ballet, Wham!, Human League, Hot Chocolate, Tears for Fears and Yahoo would all have been blasting out on the dancefloor in May 1983. Richard Robinson said there was an opening in Dundee for a 'top class night spot'. 'We will be looking for over 21s, the sort of people who want to enjoy the most modern and best discotheque facilities,' he said. He said Rick's was on a par with similar establishments in London and would be ideal for people 'who have guests up from London who have to be entertained'. Although capacity was 170 the owners did not intend to let it get to 'shoulder to shoulder' as that would 'not be in keeping with the image of the establishment'. Patrons would not be expected to wear collar and tie but denims were banned. Mr Robinson said customers should feel at home in Rick's 'whether they are wearing casual clothes or an evening suit'. The staff of 20 were smartly but not formally dressed in a 'uniform' of black skirt or trousers with a grey collarless shirt which featured the Rick's logo. Snacks were available. Rick's opened from 8pm-2am. Admission was £1 or £2 on Wednesday. Thursday and Sunday. Friday and Saturday was £1.50 before 10pm and £2.50 after 10pm. The twin bars were fully stocked with a complete range of beers and spirits. Drink prices were 'comparable to other establishments in town'. The Tele said Rick's Disco was 'destined to become the haunt of the smart set'. 'The rejuvenation of the former library has not only saved a building of note, it has brought some life to the Blackscroft area of the city,' it read. 'Rick's and the gardens are to be floodlit at night and should soon become a familiar landmark to people out for a night on the town,' it said. The Evening Telegraph checked in again in August 1983 to update readers and said Rick's was 'steadily becoming one of Dundee's most popular night spots'. It said 'stepping through the door is like stepping into another world'. 'With its high quality décor and friendly helpful staff, Rick's attracts a good variety of people looking for an enjoyable night out,' said the Tele. 'It's not a big place, the capacity is about 250, but it has a terrific atmosphere and the people there when we visited certainly seemed to be having a good time.' Tragedy struck only a year after it opened. The former library had to be stripped back to a bare, four-wall shell after it was gutted by fire in May 1984 following an electrical fault. The owners restored the interior of the building, only to have it gutted by fire in 1989. Two years later it reopened as the Peep o' Day function suite and John O'Groats pub, before closing down again in 1993 after suffering from financial difficulties. The venue became a clubbing destination on and off from the mid-90s and was latterly the Reading Rooms, which was at the forefront of the underground club scene. The nightclub started attracting top DJs and music acts crossing genres from electro, dubstep, reggae, funk, soul, techno, drum 'n' bass and beyond. The most famous act appeared on April 3 2003. Reggae giant and dub pioneer Lee 'Scratch' Perry performed with the Robotiks backing band including The Mad Professor on the mixing desk on April 3 2003. He was every bit as eccentric as his reputation implied, and then some. The crowd was transported back to the sounds of '70s Kingston by Perry and set highlights included Zion's Blood, Inspector Gadget and Come Go With Me. His 2003 performance reverberated far beyond the banks of the Tay and a blue plaque was erected by the fictional Dundee Department of Counter Culture to commemorate the night the man of much mystery, myth and legend performed live in the city. Babyshambles, Jake Bugg, Biffy Clyro, Cast, Franz Ferdinand, Wheatus, Afrobeat Orchestra and Fat Freddy's Drop also performed at the Reading Rooms. The Reading Rooms closed for the final time in 2019. But memories remain of its days as one of Dundee's best clubs.
Yahoo
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Runners come together in Plains Township for annual charity event
PLAINS TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A community-run event in Plains Township brought runners together on Sunday for a meaningful cause. Rick's Fun Run held its sixth annual charity event at the Birchwood Pavilion. For the last three years, the organization has selected a local community member in need to help. This year's run supports 71-year-old Charlie Lepore, a lifelong Plains resident fighting stage four non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. College students give kids with disabilities new set of wheels Runners embraced the colorful tradition, getting covered in chalk while raising money. 'It's great, we're chalk throwers, so we love to get everybody dirty, and everybody loves it, they talk about it every year, they love to get dirty, and we do it for a good cause,' said Rick's Fun Run Organizer Stephanie Fernandes. 'It was harder than I expected, actually. I run distance for school, but this was harder than I thought,' 15-year-old runner Chase Comiskey said. 36 runners took part in this year's Rick's fun run. All the proceeds will directly support Lepore's ongoing medical battle, who, despite his fight with cancer, still goes to work every day. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
