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Gulf Weekly
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Perfection on a plate
InterContinental Bahrain is offering a selection of delicious dining options throughout this month. A refined Friday brunch affair at Legendz SteakHouse brings together elevated buffet stations, à la carte mains and vibrant live entertainment for a relaxed yet sophisticated dining experience. Guests can indulge in curated starters, gourmet sausages, truffle burrata, fresh seafood and more from live stations. Mains are plated to perfection with luxe ingredients such as truffle, caviar and foie gras. The dessert selection dazzles with elegant pastries, tarts, and molecular elements, with signature concoctions. Alona's smooth live vocals and upbeat DJ sets set the tone for a lively afternoon. Available every Friday from 12pm to 4pm. Priced at BD28net including soft beverages or BD38net with unlimited selected spirits. Children under six dine for free and those aged six to 12 enjoy 50 per cent off. Steak lovers can double their delight every Monday at Legendz SteakHouse with the 'Two for One Steak' offer. Buy one steak and receive another of equal or lesser value absolutely free. This sizzling promotion runs from 6pm to 11pm, perfect for a flavoursome start to the week. l Seafood Night makes waves at Selections every Thursday evening with 'The Hook' at the Regency Tent. From 6.30pm to 10.30pm, dive into interactive live stations and signature dishes, including the catch of the day grilled fresh and served with infused butter sauces. Sip on ocean-inspired muddled drinks for the ultimate under-the-sea escape. Packages are priced at BD24net with soft beverages and BD32net with endless house drinks. l Elevate the day at Elements with 'Your Floating Happiness' – a luxurious breakfast for two served poolside in the heart of Manama. Available daily from 9am to noon, this serene experience is ideal for a romantic celebration or indulgent start to the day. Priced at BD19net for two guests. For more information, contact 36967701.
Gulf Weekly
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Gulf Weekly
Incredible menu with salads, seafood, burrata and more!
InterContinental Bahrain invites guests to experience a curated collection of exceptional culinary events and indulgent dining offerings all month long. From a lavish brunch to steak and lobster perfection, here's what's on the menu: A refined yet casual Friday brunch combining lavish buffet stations, à la carte mains, and live entertainment. Guests are welcomed with curated stations of seafood, salads, burrata with truffle, and gourmet sausages. Mains are served à la carte with premium ingredients like caviar, truffle, and foie gras for an elevated experience. The dessert buffet includes elegant pastries and modern treats with a molecular twist. Signature drinks add to the glamour. Enjoy smooth live vocals by Alona and vibrant DJ sets throughout the afternoon. Children under six dine for free, while those aged six to 12 enjoy a 50 per cent discount. It's priced at BD28net inclusive of soft beverages, and BD38 including unlimited selected beverages. Meanwhile, an ultimate surf-and-turf dining experience featuring a gourmet three-course menu is available daily 6pm to 11pm. Begin with a refined starter, followed by a 300gm lobster tail paired with a 200gm grilled tenderloin, and end with your choice of dessert. A must-try for lovers of rich, classic flavours presented with elegance. Priced from BD28. Dive into a dynamic seafood experience with The Hook, and enjoy interactive live stations and signature dishes every Thursday from 6.30pm to 10.30pm at the Regency Tent. Highlights include the Catch of the Day grilled live and served with infused butter sauces, ceviche, and refreshing ocean-inspired muddled drinks. Soft beverage packages are priced at BD24 and endless house beverages cost BD32. Start your day in luxurious style with a floating breakfast for two, served poolside in the heart of Manama daily from 9am until noon. Whether celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself, this serene and picturesque experience is perfect for a morning escape. Priced at BD19net for two guests. For more information, contact 36967701.
Daily Mirror
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Poker Face season 1 ending explained: What happened in the jaw-dropping finale?
As the long awaited second season of Rian Johnson's Poker Face finally arrives, let's take a look back at the thrilling season one finale Warning - this article contains major spoilers for Poker Face season 1. After a long break of over two years, the much-anticipated second season of Poker Face is set to premiere this week. The popular series, crafted by Knives Out director Rian Johnson, features Natasha Lyonne in the role of Charlie Cale, a casino employee with an extraordinary knack for detecting lies instantly. After blowing the whistle on her boss, Sterling Frost Jr's (portrayed by Adrien Brody) corrupt activities, she's forced to go on the run. Her unique sixth sense proves useful as she encounters a new murder and cover-up in each episode during her journey. With Cliff LeGrand (played by Benjamin Bratt), the head of security at the casino, hot on her heels, Charlie can't stay in one place for too long. So, where will the eagerly awaited second season of Poker Face lead her?, reports the Mirror US. Let's recap the series by revisiting how Charlie escaped her most recent predicament.... What happened at the end of Poker Face season 1? While most episodes in the inaugural season saw Charlie unraveling a different gruesome death, the finale, The Hook, circles back to the initial incident that forced our unlikely detective to flee. In the pilot episode of Poker Face, Dead Man's Hand, Sterling Frost Jr ends his own life after Charlie irreparably tarnishes his casino's reputation by revealing a fixed poker game. This leaves Frost Jr's father, Sterling Frost Sr (Ron Perlman), seeking revenge, sending Cliff to eliminate her. A year on, we find Cliff in the finale, weary of chasing her across the country. He makes a desperate pact with Frost Sr's adversary Beatrix Hasp (Rhea Perlman) to remove him from the equation. Upon hearing that Charlie's body is in a Colorado morgue, he goes to investigate but instead finds Morty Bernstein's (Stephanie Hsu) body due to a case of mistaken identity from the previous episode, Escape From S*** Mountain. He then visits the nearby hospital to check on the Jane Doe from the scene and discovers Charlie there. Frost Sr instructs him to let her recuperate. Two months later, Cliff welcomes her in the car park after she's been discharged. They return to the Atlantic City casino where Charlie has a meeting with Frost Sr, who drops a bombshell; he no longer holds her responsible for her son's death and offers her a job. It appears he's aware of Cliff's deal with Hasp and is prepared to give Charlie $500,000 and absolve her if she informs him of any lies during a meeting with her and the other crime families. However, the situation takes a dramatic turn when Frost Sr presents Charlie with a gift box containing a gun; the lights go out, revealing Sr's glow-in-the-dark poker chip, two shots are fired and Sr is killed. Cliff calls for security, accusing Charlie of shooting his boss, and we see a shot of a gun left on the floor with a smoking barrel. A flashback reveals the sinister deal Cliff made with Beatrix, ensuring Frost Sr's death appeared accidental and framing Charlie for it. He had cunningly slipped a decoy gun into a gift box, manipulated the power to cut out, and gave Sr a glowing chip to make it easier to eliminate him in the darkness. In a stroke of luck, Charlie manages to escape the scene and contacts Agent Clark (Simon Helberg), who advises her to find a safe place. She hitches a ride on a bachelorette party bus, amusingly picking up a penis ring along the way, before reuniting with her sister, Emily (Clea DuVall), who gives her a frosty reception. To her dismay, Charlie also finds her escape boat has been sabotaged. Feeling desperate, she reaches out to Cliff, who agrees to meet her but sneakily alerts the police to her location. Once together, they discuss Sr's death, with Cliff choosing his words carefully to avoid revealing his plot. Cliff tries to lure Charlie into believing they can flee together, attempting to trap her below deck as the police arrive. However, Charlie uncovers his scheme when she finds the blacklight poker chips. Using the penis ring to deliver a powerful punch, she stuns Cliff and dives into the water to escape. But her quick exit was unnecessary, as the police were actually there to arrest Cliff for the murders from the first episode, having found incriminating evidence on Sr's tape recorder. Charlie finally gets her beloved Barracuda back from Agent Clark, thinking she's in the clear—only to receive a chilling call from Beatrix. The crime boss informs her of an ongoing war with other criminal families and vows that her "fully modernized crime syndicate" will hunt Charlie down if she refuses to become Beatrix's personal human lie detector. During a tense exchange, when Beatrix questions Charlie about how long she can keep running, Charlie retorts cheekily: "I don't know, B. Let's all of us find out together." As the season wraps up, we see Charlie ditching her phone and casually sipping a beer, ready for whatever comes next on the road. But the burning question remains: Will Beatrix catch up with her in the upcoming second season? Keep watching to uncover what fate has in store for Charlie.
Gulf Weekly
01-05-2025
- Gulf Weekly
Worth its salt!
melissa@ Oceanic wonders were on display at InterContinental Bahrain's newly launched seafood night, The Hook, offering my dining companions and me the perfect start to our weekend. The sheer variety on offer at this 'upmarket' event – fresh catch like lobster, oysters, sea bream, salmon and more, and a wide range of appetisers and mains – dazzled us, to say the least. The dim-lit ambience and intimate setting at Regency Tent on the first floor of the property immediately put my 'partners in brine' and me at ease. I sprinted to the raw bar, which was the star of the evening. Our generous hosts offered to cook my selection of the golden seafood according to my preference – grilled or fried. I decided to place my trust in the able hands of the chefs, who certainly did not disappoint. While my food was being cooked, I checked the rest of the items, including clams, cockles, a variety of local and international fish, and shrimp that were almost the size of my hand! I might have to return to InterContinental Bahrain to taste what I could not this time. I decided to be brave and try my first oyster. Pushpa, at the buffet counter, effortlessly shucked the mollusc right in front of my eyes and gave it a quick rinse to get rid of the excess salt. I topped my oyster with the classic lemon juice, which lent it a desired tang without overpowering its delicate flavours – a gentle savouriness enveloped in umami goodness. That I did not stop at one is a testament to how much I enjoyed it. Poached shrimp and shellfish were also available, which I relished as much as the rest of the items. By this time, our grilled food was ready and served at our table. I seldom run out of words but one bite and I was speechless. The lobster stole the show for me with its springy, yielding texture and a sweetness so balanced with the saltiness of the sea that it was a party in my mouth. My grandmother, who loved seafood with a fervent passion, always said that the litmus test of any seafood's freshness is how it tastes when it is not doused in spices and aromatics. I fully understood what she meant that evening – these marine treasures in their purest form were steeped in flavour. You cannot have a seafood night without sushi and The Hook features a dedicated counter for these Japanese creations. A heads up - bring a jacket because it can get a bit chilly after a while. We were impressed by the mindfulness of our hosts to keep everything fresh and hence, lower the temperatures at the venue. We further whetted our appetites that were already aroused with all of this goodness, tucking into items from the impressive salad bar. Surprise, surprise… there were plenty of themed creations like salmon Cobb and seafood Caesar. The Dill Salmon, Beetroot Salmon and Citrus Salmon slivers beckoned for repeats and I obliged. The presentation on some of the dishes was impressive, like the Southeastern Pickled Shrimp appetiser served in an immaculate shell. I recommend the salmon and mango tacos and mini seafood burritos, which lent a fun Mexican spin to the buffet. I particularly enjoyed the seafood chowder – a rustic dish elevated by potent oceanic juices. For mains, I chose to stick to a comforting plate of white rice drowned in a flavour-packed Seafood Laksa Curry. A Malaysian creation made with a bunch of aromatics and coconut milk, it had a flavour profile that was close to fish curries from my hometown, Mangalore in India - only better. There were many Arab creations like Fish Sayadieh and Shrimp Machboos – I had to try one spoon of the latter despite being full because the aroma was irresistible. Those looking for a surf and turf experience can tuck into traditional dishes like Madrouba Rubiyan or even modern classics like Grilled Chicken Breast in Mushroom Sauce, and international creations like Beef Sofrito. Desserts displayed on a separate counter ended our enjoyable sojourn and although there was a delightful mix of Arabesque and international sweeties, I stuck to some fruit and a slice of decadent carrot cake, which was moist and airy. If you love seafood or are looking for a place to start exploring this genre of cuisine, I recommend heading to InterContinental Bahrain and experiencing The Hook, which runs every Thursday from 6.30pm to 10.30pm. If you spot me there, say hi!
