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NDTV
an hour ago
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- NDTV
Late Checkout Review: What's Worth Trying At This Cool Cocktail Bar In Lower Parel
In the heart of Lower Parel, an old textile mill has been thoughtfully reimagined as Late Checkout. This new addition to Mumbai's dining scene offers a calm but considered escape from the city's pace, offering globally-inspired bites and an exciting cocktail program. With a menu shaped by travel memories and a bar that leans into inventive techniques, it invites guests to settle in and stay a little longer, making time feel like an afterthought rather than a constraint. Late Checkout is the tenth venture from Chrome Hospitality (co-founded by Pawan Shahri and Nikita Shahri), which also includes well-known restaurants like Gigi, Lyla and others in Mumbai. The space pays homage to its industrial past with soaring 21-foot ceilings, exposed brick, and steel accents, while layering in unexpected touches of opulence. Think plush upholstery, glittering chandeliers, and decorative items sourced from different parts of India. A dramatic bar anchors the space, its metal-and-wood design catching the eye whether bathed in golden daylight or wrapped in the warm, chalet-like glow of evening. Divided into three seating zones, the venue flows effortlessly from cosy date-night corners to convivial setups for larger groups. The kitchen at Late Checkout is led by Chef Amit Dhoundiyal. As we browsed the bar bites section on the menu, we noticed something of a pattern - several of the options had one familiar component, which was then combined with others in unexpected ways. This was our first hint of the bar's distinctive style and sense of novelty, and we were immediately curious. For instance, we were craving the satisfaction of a potato appetiser, so we called for the Porcini Pate On Hash. What arrived was a sophisticated yet undeniably comforting treat - a creamy porcini mushroom pate piped onto small hashbrowns and dotted with a spiced berry compote. Next, being in the mood for something crispy, we gladly ordered the French Onion Tempura. What happens if you cross the delicate flavours of French Onion Soup with the homely crunch of Onion Rings? The answer is this delicious delicacy. One doesn't expect a greasy basketful of the usual fried bar bite, of course. What arrived were four carefully crafted large rings with a unique tempura coating and a silky dip reminiscent of the soup. Despite their elevated avatar, the rings managed to remain a fun snack. Chef insisted we try the signature Crab Rangoon Dip and Wonton Cracker, and we were so glad he did. It turned out to be a particularly clever deconstruction of the original. Talk about a protein-rich chip and dip! Chef Amit specialises in Japanese techniques, so ensure you try the sushi and/or cold plates like the Smoked Tuna Carpaccio. We tasted the latter, and it was nothing short of exquisite. But don't forget that the menu derives inspiration from countries across the globe. For instance, we also liked the Poached Chicken Manti, which were dumplings with a Middle Eastern twist. The pockets were served on a spicy tomato base with herbed labneh. Another non-vegetarian delight we recommend is the Duck Curry Puffs, featuring flaky pastries with a wonderfully meaty stuffing and complemented by a smooth Japanese curry sauce. Amidst all these intricate ingredient combinations, if you just want something simple and yummy, go for the Parmesan Churros. These crispy savoury churros felt like the best kind of cheat meal, and we couldn't help returning for seconds. We appreciated that the cheesiness was not overdone, as eating heavy churros at this point would have been off-putting. The large plates similarly offer a wide variety of delicacies, including familiar ones like Dan-Dan Noodles as well as niche offerings like Tokyo "Fish & Chips." The bar programme is helmed by Prithvi Agarwal, who spotlights mainly Asian flavours using refined mixology techniques. There are 9 signature cocktails on the menu, ranging from easygoing, fruity concoctions to bold, spirit-forward libations. Happy Accidents (lemongrass-infused gin, coconut water and guava juice) was a great option to start with. Refreshing and tropical, it's bound to be a crowd-pleaser. We also thoroughly enjoyed the LC* Picante, enhanced with pineapple, cucumber juice and a housemade tincture made of chilli and bell pepper. The spice was not overpowering, allowing pleasant sips alongside the food. If you're looking for something much more potent, Main Character Energy lives up to its name. This cocktail featured gin and umeshu, and had a unique umami taste. If we had to choose only one drink to return to and relish again, it would be the Slow Roast. Reimagining a Vietnamese Iced Coffee as a clarified cocktail, it was a smooth combination of a 16-hour drip brew and coconut oil-washed vodka. The flavour of the coffee was beautifully balanced. We ended our meal with a satisfying Tropical Panna Cotta and an artisanal Wild Raspberry Sorbet. The latter was amazingly rich and creamy, and it ended up being one of the best things we tasted during the meal. There's also a popular matcha tiramisu on the menu, but we thought we'd leave something for next time. Whether you're looking for a chic spot for after-work drinks, a fun spot for a catch-up with friends or an impressive date night location, Late Checkout promises a memorable experience.
Daily Mail
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Arabella Chi shares glimpse into her first week of motherhood as she shares adorable pictures off her newborn daughter Gigi
Arabella Chi has given a glimpse into her first week as a first-time mother in a series of heartfelt snaps. The former Love Island star, 34, welcomed her first child - a daughter named Gigi - with with her businessman boyfriend Billy Henty 11 days ago. She announced the news in a black-and-white Instagram post, sharing her little one with adoring fans. And on Sunday, she took to Instagram to share a photo carousel featuring different images of herself, Gigi and Billy as they adjust to family life. She posted an array of snaps of herself cuddling up to Gigi in hospital as she looked overcome with emotion after welcoming her first child. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. Arabella also shared shots of herself and Billy taking Gigi home for the first time as they posed in a lift, with her boyfriend holding their daughter in a carrier. She looked every inch the doting mother as she cuddled Gigi at their home as they got settled in to their family life. Arabella also included shots of her out for lunches with Gigi and wrote in a caption: 'In love with this little life [heart emoji].' The model added on her Instagram Stories: 'Thank you for all the beautiful messages. The past 11 days have been the most magical days of my life.' 'Being a mummy to our little girl Gigi is the most rewarding feeling I have ever had. She is so precious and given me a complete new meaning and purpose to life.' Earlier this week, she posted on Instagram to share the happy news of Gigi's arrival. Sharing photographs of her and the little one, Arabella captioned the post: 'Our worlds are complete. Gigi Harper Henty. 20/05/2025 6.2 lbs.' Fans had been eagerly awaiting the announcement all week after noticing the TV personality had gone silent on social media. For their lavish baby shower, which was held at a Mexican restaurant on Kings Road, guests were served cocktails named Princess Paloma, Miss Margarita and Angel Fresco in honour of her baby girl. A number of Arabella's star-studded pals also came to celebrate including Georgia Harrison, Olivia Hawkins and Dancing On Ice star Ferne McCann. Arabella and entrepreneur Billy found love after starring on the first All Stars series last year, and announced they were expecting their first child together in December. The bombshell and Billy went public with their relationship in October. The model revealed that she has 'always wanted to be a mum' as she discussed finding the one in her boyfriend. Arabella admitted the couple 'moved in together straight away' after meeting through mutual friends. She was previously linked to Premier League footballer Ruben Dias, Leonardo DiCaprio's 'close pal' Richie Akiva and French rugby player Yoann Huget. A sweet snap of Billy in black-and-white shows the couple walking out of hospital as they navigate parenthood together for the first time Although Arabella found herself back in the Love Island Villa in January 2024, she once again was unlucky in love... at least until she met Billy. Speaking in an interview with MailOnline about her pregnancy, she said: 'I'm so happy, and she's such a blessing and I'm so thrilled.' She continued: 'It wasn't a surprise. I've always wanted to be a mum. We've thought of names, so we're very excited.'
News18
17 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Gigi & Bella Hadid's Secret 23-Year-Old Half-Sister Aydan Nix Makes Waves Online; Who Is She?
Supermodel sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid have revealed they have a 23-year-old half-sister, Aydan Nix, born from their father Mohamed Hadid's brief relationship post-divorce with Yolanda Hadid. Aydan, a Parsons graduate and aspiring fashion influencer, discovered the connection through a DNA test. The Hadids have embraced her warmly, calling the reunion an unexpected but beautiful addition to their family. Watch the video to know more. news | health updates | travel stories | lifestyle | news18 | n18oc_lifestyleLiked the video? Please press the thumbs up icon and leave a comment. Subscribe to Showsha YouTube channel and never miss a video: Showsha on Instagram: Showsha on Facebook: Showsha on X: Showsha on Snapchat: entertainment and lifestyle news and updates on:
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Gigi and Bella Hadid Discover They Have a Half-Sister: 5 Things to Know About Aydan Nix
Supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid are opening up about discovering that they have a half-sister. The models said that their sibling, Aydan Nix, 23, was born of a brief relationship between their father, Mohamed Hadid, and a woman named Terri Hatfield Dull following Mohamed's divorce from their mother, Yolanda Hadid, in 2001. 'Over 20 years ago, our dad, while single, had a brief relationship that led to a pregnancy,' Gigi, 30, and Bella, 28, told the Daily Mail in a statement on Thursday, May 29. According to the sisters, Aydan was 'born and raised in Florida, growing up with the man she lovingly knew as her father until his sudden passing when she was 19.' Following her father's death, Aydan 'decided to take a genetic test out of curiosity' and discovered her 'biological connection' to Gigi and Bella. Gigi Hadid, Gisele Bundchen and More Supermodels Who Are Moms: Get to Know Their Babies The half-siblings 'first connected in late 2023' and the Hadids have since 'embraced Aydan with open arms,' the statement said. (Us Weekly has reached out to Gigi and Bella's representatives for further comment.) In addition to Gigi and Bella, Mohamed, 76, shares a son, Anwar, 25, with Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum Yolanda. He also shares two daughters, Marielle, 44, and Alana, 39, with his first wife, Mary Butler. Scroll down to learn about Aydan: The Hadid sisters' statement noted that Aydan and her family 'value their privacy' and asked the public to 'honor her wish and right to her anonymity as she continues her life as a young woman in New York.' According to the Daily Mail, Aydan was a cheerleader and honors student in her native Orlando, where her mom, Terri, works as a mortgage loan expert. While a student, Aydan worked a summer job at Domino's Pizza. Hollywood's Most Memorable Celebrity Siblings: From Cole and Dylan Sprouse to the Kardashian-Jenner Family Like her sisters, Aydan appears to have her sights set on the fashion industry. She recently graduated from the Parsons School of Design in New York. Earlier this month, Aydan shared snaps from her graduation, which show her sporting a red gown and traditional graduation cap, via her public Instagram. 'WTF………. post grad ……..,' she captioned the post. Gigi and Bella told the Daily Mail that Aydan has 'spent time with all of us, including our dad, and we've cherished this unexpected and beautiful addition to our family.' 'As siblings, we've had many open and loving conversations— with Aydan included —about how to support and protect her,' the statement added. To mark her mom Terri's 50th birthday in February 2023, Aydan shared a touching tribute to her mother via Instagram, writing, 'She's the most beautiful person I've ever known and ever will know.' 'Sometimes I call her 4 times a day. She always answers the phone,' Aydan wrote, noting that her mom is her 'role model and my best friend.'
Yahoo
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
A Comprehensive Guide to the Hadid Family: Gigi and Bella Hadid, Their Siblings and More
Gigi and Bella Hadid announced in May 2025 that they'd recently discovered they had a secret sister. The supermodels confirmed their father, Mohamed Hadid, had a brief relationship with a woman named Terri Hatfield Dull following his split from their mother, Yolanda Hadid, in 2000. Dull later became pregnant, but her daughter Aydan Nix didn't realize Mohamed was her biological dad until she was 19 years old. Mohamed is the father of six children in total, as he shares daughters Marielle and Alana with his first wife, Mary Butler, as well as two daughters, Gigi and Bella, and son Anwar with his second wife, Yolanda. His daughter Gigi started a family of her own with the birth of daughter Khai in September 2020. The model later split from Khai's father, Zayn Malik, and is currently romantically linked to Hollywood icon Bradley Cooper. Gigi and Bella Hadid's Dad Mohamed Shares His Candid Advice for His Kids: 'Be Safe and Be Confident' Keep scrolling for a look at the Hadid family: Born in Nazareth, Mohamed and his family fled to Lebanon during the Palestine War before settling down in Washington, D.C. in the early 1960s. Mohamed's early business ventures included selling classic cars and exporting equipment to the Middle East before he transitioned to real estate. Mohamed became one of the most prominent builders in Bel Air and Beverly Hills. His mansion Le Belvedere sold for a staggering $50 million in 2010, while the 48,000-square-foot home he called The Crescent Palace netted $58 million. He ran into legal trouble while trying to build a mansion on Strada Vecchia Road in Beverly Hills when it was opposed by the local Homeowners Alliance. The Los Angeles city council voted in 2015 to pursue criminal charges against Mohamed for violating zoning laws by not following planning orders in building the estate. When the developer agreed to plead no contest, he was sentenced to 200 hours of community service as well as paying a fine of $3,000 and returning $14,000 to the city of Los Angeles. He also had to pay out $3 million in a 2018 civil lawsuit filed by neighbors. A Los Angeles County Superior Court ordered the estate on Strada Vecchia Road to be demolished in 2022 because it posed 'legitimate risk of suffering damage and harm to [neighbors'] homes.' Mohamed eventually sold the land for $5 million. He is currently in a relationship with author Keni Silva. Mohamed's marriage to first wife Butler lasted around 12 years, and they share daughters Marielle, born 1980, and Alana, born 1985. The mogul's spokesperson told The Washington Post in 1992 that his split from Butler was 'amicable,' yet the former couple went through a difficult final few years in their marriage. The riverfront home where the Hadids lived in McLean, Virginia, reportedly went into foreclosure, forcing Butler and her two young children to move into a rented home in Potomac, Maryland, according to The Post. Once called the 'Lead Hadid' by younger half-sister Gigi, Marielle lived outside of the spotlight as the founder of Living Well With Marielle. The company offers interior design and wardrobe consultation, party planning and seasonal decorating services. Marielle is a mother of two: son Colton was born in 2014 and daughter Coco was born in 2012. Fashion designer Alana has worked with numerous brands, including Lou & Grey and her own emoji-centric garment company, Current Moji. Alana launched a podcast called 'The Seeds' in May 2025. She promised 'unfiltered convos, deep dives and chaos (the good kind)' with influencers and content creators. Shortly after his 1992 split from Butler, Mohamed started dating Dutch supermodel Yolanda. The couple tied the knot in 1994 and welcomed three children — Gigi, born 1995, Bella, born 1996, and Anwar, born 1999 — before divorcing in 2000. Yolanda started her career with the Ford modeling agency and walked runways in Paris, Milan and New York City before marrying Mohamed. Following her 2000 divorce, she joined the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for its third season in 2012. Celebrities Who Love Models: Tom Brady, Leonardo DiCaprio and More The Bravo reality show documented her marriage to 16-time Grammy winner David Foster — which lasted from 2011 to 2017 — and her longterm battle with chronic Lyme disease. More recently, Yolanda has served as a judge on Holland's Next Top Model and guest judge on Project Runway. She announced her engagement to boyfriend Joseph Jingoli in August 2024. Gigi started her modeling career at age 2 when she appeared in a Baby Guess campaign after being discovered by Guess cofounder Paul Marciano. She took a break from modeling as an adolescent to focus on school before returning to the runway in 2011. She quickly became one of the world's most famous supermodels as she walked runways for Versace, Chanel, Fendi, Marc Jacobs and dozens of other major brands. Her love life has also generated significant interest worldwide. Having dated Australian singer Cody Simpson and Joe Jonas as a teenager, Gigi made the announcement in April 2020 that she was expecting her first child with boyfriend Zayn Malik. Their daughter Khai arrived in September. Gigi Hadid's Complete Dating History: From Cody Simpson to Zayn Malik Gigi ended her relationship with Malik after he entered a no-contest plea to four counts of harassment against her mother, Yolanda. (Malik was sentenced to 360 days of probation and ordered to attend anger management counseling in October 2021.) In May 2025, Gigi went Instagram official with boyfriend Bradley Cooper after dating for two years. Bella followed in big sister Gigi's footsteps with her first modeling job for women's clothing brand Flynn Skye at age 16. She set a new record for appearing on the most Vogue September covers in one year in 2017 after gracing the front page of the magazine in China, Spain, Brazil, Australia and Arabia. She was chosen as Model of the Year by the British Fashion Council in 2022. Bella was charged with driving under the influence in July 2014. She received six months of probation and had her driving license suspended for one year. The model announced in August 2023 that she was living a sober lifestyle. During her four-year relationship with The Weeknd, Bella starred in the musician's 'In the Night' music video. The couple called it quits in August 2019. Bella has been in a long-term relationship with professional equestrian Adan Banuelos since 2023. Like his two older sisters, Anwar started modeling at a young age. He debuted for Moschino at age 17 in June 2016 and has since worked with Rihanna's Fenty x Puma line, Hugo Boss and Ralph Lauren. He was selected as the face of Valentino's signature fragrance Born in Roma in 2019. Anwar dated heiress Nicola Peltz (who later married Brooklyn Beckham) and Kendall Jenner before embarking on a relationship with pop star Dua Lipa from June 2019 to December 2021. He was later linked to model Sophia Piccirilli. Gigi and Bella announced in May 2025 that they'd discovered they have a half-sister named Aydan, born in 2002. The Hadid sisters confirmed that their father had a brief relationship with Terri Hatfield Dull after his divorce from Yolanda. '[She was] born and raised in Florida, growing up with the man she lovingly knew as her father until his sudden passing when she was 19,' the Hadids said in a statement. Aydan only discovered her connection to the Hadid family when she 'decided to take a genetic test out of curiosity' at age 19. Gigi and Bella Hadid said that they'd 'embraced Aydan with open arms' ever since they first met in 2023.
