Spice & Rice Re-loaded: Bangladeshi - Pride - Style - Innovation

Have you ever wanted to travel back in time to the era of Mughals and be invited to one of their lavish parties with exquisite dinner laid out before you on the table?  That is exactly what Spice & Rice is bringing for its guests in Dhaka. The exotic restaurant is re-loading and it surely has many surprises in stock!

As you enter the gates, which itself is an original antique door, you will be greeted by a huge copper plate engraved with ornaments dating back form over a hundred years. A beautiful display of lights playing with shadows appear in an intimately decorated room whose every wall showcases art and heritage. One would be mesmerized at the spectacles of the past that is evident everywhere. All these were not achieved very easily. As a matter of fact, the General Manager Christoph Voegeli along with Executive Chef Jed Archdeacon and Chef James Rozario (Chef de Cuisine of S&R) had traveled to various parts of the old city to source these beautiful remnants of the past. “We want to introduce Dhaka bona fide to our guests in terms of smells, sight and flavor which lead us on an adventure to various parts of the city, from Old Dhaka to DCC,” said Christoph Voegeli.

Bangladesh has a colorful history and much of its history influencing the cuisine, art, architecture and culture. Most of these antiquities are approximately 150 to 200 years old and some of them even came from the Ottoman Empire. The place is surely a treat for the senses as eyes can never really stop marveling at the different collections from the past while the taste buds would be relishing in the finest cuisine there is to be!

“Each scene in the restaurant is different and something is always happening somewhere,” said Chef Jed Archdeacon. “The experience is as engaging in dining as well. There are kebab stands and delightful aroma coming from the charcoal burning live from each one. The epicurean journey would take you to a wide assortment of mouth-watering kebabs. While there may be many restaurants in Bangladesh, most of them turn out to serve Indian food or mixed cuisine. We strive to bring the genuine tastes of Dhaka to our guests which differ quite a lot from those available elsewhere because of the use of spices and ancient techniques.” Chef James brings forward the luxurious kebabs, curries and appetizers prepared in Dhakaiya styles, with produce imported from abroad. “Various exotic dishes will be found such as biriyani, pigeon masala, shan mutton bhuna, etc. A mélange of Bengali sweets will be present such as pistachio kulfi, roshogolla, chomchom, firni, jorda, etc. Here too, premium will be given to quality (produce imported from abroad), technique and styling. All in all, it would surely be an experience of senses for the guests with an authentic feel”

Radisson Blu Dhaka in conjunction with Movenpick ice cream is launching its “Ice-Cream Chocolate Fondue”

Movenpick ice cream is internationally famous for its world class quality along with Callebaut being recognized as one of the highest grade chocolates in the industry, a match of them both together already promises for an unforgettable culinary experience.

Ice cream Fondue is already famous and hugely popular around the trendy dining scenes of Hong Kong / New York / Sydney / Dubai etc however is a brand new trend to the Bangladeshi High End / Trendy Dining Market.

Available exclusively in the Hotels Chit Chat Café it is Perfect for couples / Families or even just if you want to indulge and spoil yourself,

Radisson serves up a choice of 3 or 5 scoops from their Movenpick ice-cream selection, matched with freshly baked waffles, marshmallows, tropical fruit skewers alongside a live melted callebut chocolate pot for dipping your sweet delights. “A moment on the lips and a lifetime of memories”

Come to Chit Chat and see for yourself what all the fuss is about and what people in town are already buzzing about

Radisson Blu Dhaka Celebrates Pohela Boishakh in Extravagance and Style

Radisson Blu Dhaka celebrated the Pohela Boishakh with extravagance and style this year! All the most anticipated specialties prepared in the upmost traditional and refined way with exciting new additions and influences to make this year’s event the greatest in history of Pohela Boishakh celebration!!

The hotel was a backdrop of glimmering lights, illuminated drapes and handmade crafts and pottery. This year there were never seen before treats and surprises for all Bangladeshis and International Travelers!!

Spice and Rice’s spectacular Pohela Boishakh Buffet offerings of all the traditional specialties plus modern additions and his famous themed kebabs with a flavoring of New Year Color within a fully interactive and decorated buffet was mesmerizing. There were dry ice infused young coconuts, and themed ice sculptures displayed in an array of color and Bengali Tradition. There were most scrumptious of Hilsha specialties and Mutton Bhuna Kichori was made from the finest of ingredients available in the luxury market today!

Water Garden Brasserie hosted the Pohela Boishakh Desi lunch and dinner exposing focusing on tradition mixed with style, quality with an element of surprise, Dhaka’s first ever Ice made Ice cream sundae counter with LED infusion! There were rainbow colored freshly fried Gilabis / Hilsha stations, Lentil extravaganza and a huge local sweet sampling display, bouquets of colored flowers and elegant rainbow colored fine cloth weave and hang from the restaurant with chef special pass-arounds. Whole mutton Bengali style spit for live carving in the restaurant, Pabda Machher Kofta Curry, Potoler Dolma, and assorted bhortas followed by desserts like Patishapta Pitha, Roshomalai, Batasha were all delectably celebrated!!