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Man, who duped Delhi hotel posing as UAE official, sent to police custody
A Delhi court on Sunday remanded a man arrested for allegedly staying at a five-star hotel here for about four months by posing as a functionary of the UAE royal family and fleeing with an outstanding bill of more than Rs 23 lakh in two days’ police custody. Duty magistrate Shivangi Vyas sent Mahamed Sharif for custodial interrogation, noting that police had to recover certain articles from his residence in Delhi, which were allegedly stolen by him. Sharif checked into The Leela Palace hotel on August 1 last year. He stayed in room number 427 for about four months and…
Hotel Cipriani in Venice, Italy, Named Best Hotel in the World by La Liste
The 94-room Belmond Hotel Cipriani has a storied history. It was opened in the 1950s by the inventor of the Bellini, with a bar that continues to be legendary to this day. It has an Olympic-sized outdoor swimming pool at the edge of the Canale in San Giorgio Maggiore, apparently the result of confusion between feet and meters during construction. And on Thursday it was named the best hotel in the world by a new list that gives properties a composite score based on information that’s compiled from a wide array of sources. The list, called Top 1,000 World’s Best…
Man killed in Chula Vista hotel; body dumped in Jamul
Two suspects are in custody after authorities determine they killed a man in a Chula Vista hotel and dumped his body in a remote area of Jamul. CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Two suspects are in San Diego Sheriff’s custody after authorities Monday afternoon determined they were responsible for the death of a man in a Chula Vista hotel, then dumped his body in a remote area of Jamul. Chula Vista Police Department was notified by the San Diego County Sheriff’s on Tuesday, April 18, of a “suspicious missing persons investigation,” according to Sergeant Anthony Molina, the Public Information Officer for…
Binaries | A Revamped East Meets West Menu for First Anniversary
Binaries | A Revamped East Meets West Menu for First Anniversary Last month, Binary entered a new chapter with a refreshed menu to celebrate its First Anniversary. Remaining true to its binary approach featuring Asian and Western influences in its dishes. The gastro-bar would present both Asian and Western versions of a single produce for diners to choose from. The revamped menu extends this to their cocktail selections too, where a base spirit will be served in two ways. Begin the meal there with Binary’s signature Kubaneh Bread ($14++). This is a must-order, and it’s no wonder…
Iconic Newcastle Pub Sold by HTL Property
Continuing the theme of Newcastle pub icons being snapped up by Sydney buyers, after Glenn Piper snared the $40m Beaches Hotel at Merewether in 2022HTL Property have today announced the firm’s sale of the popular Commonwealth Hotel to industry veterans Ashton Waugh and Ben Lawler. The deal, managed by HTL Directors Dan Dragicevich and Blake Edwardsfollows the leading agency’s recent announcement regarding the sale of Sydney’s stately Village Inn Hotel. “Our client’s Stew Smith and Cath Antaw have done an incredible job over the past 6 years, transforming the Commonwealth Hotel into the successful operation that it is today” advised…
Crystal Jade Pavilion Vivocity | Traditional to Modern Interpretations of Exemplary Chinese Dishes
Crystal Jade Pavilion Vivocity | Traditional to Modern Interpretations of Exemplary Chinese Dishes Crystal Jade Pavilion overseeing the picturesque backdrop of the waterway and Sentosa island, being the restaurant group’s third fine-dining concept. Crystal Jade Pavilion dining offers an inspired menu of specialties traversing traditional to modern interpretations of exemplary Chinese dishes, by Group Executive Chef Martin Foo and his team of chefs. An elegant and breezy contemporary space characterized by a soothing teal shade designed for contemporary and memorable dining experiences, great for hosting business luncheons, gatherings with friends and family. The appetizers are artfully plated…