118 February 2016 www.bahrainthismonth.com marketplace This restaurant calls on all kitchen kings and queens to gain culinary recognition on the island through its famous Masterchef cooking competition. The award-winning Cucina Italiana, located in Juffair, has successfully launched the third season of its widely popular amateur cooking competition, where 10 contestants qualify for the semi finals round over five heats. The last elimination heat will be taking place on February 2. The semi finals will be held on February 6 and 7. The semi finals are designed to push the competitors to their culinary limits; from the main course challenge in the elimination round to the difficult “Taste it Then Make” it task. Each of the contestants will have to prove their potential in the kitchen every step of the way, if they want to make it to the final round. The last four competitors must face off in the most taxing exercise as they rush to produce a three-course meal in just 90 minutes. Each finalist must whip up a starter, main course and dessert in the allotted time. Their creations will all then be critiqued by the final panel of judges. The winner of this culinary battle will be crowned Bahrain’s Masterchef 2016 and will win a host of prizes, including a return flight to Italy (sponsored by Magnum Travels), and, of course, the prestige of having one of their final dishes on Cucina’s menu all throughout 2016. The competition commences at 6pm at Cucina Italiana located at the Al Safir Hotel in Juffair. Call 17 001-317. CUCINA ITALIANA Claim the Crown HE Simon Martin, British Ambassador, standing centre, Alan Rutt, British Council’s director, left from centre, with the cast and crew Maryam & Hayat Mazin Juma & Shaikh Dr Khalid bin Mohammed Al Khalifa Shakespeare Lives A Shakespeare Lives reception was held at the residence of the British Council director, to welcome the cast and crew of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre who visited Bahrain as part of their Hamlet two-year world tour. Batelco Carnival Jana, Habiba, Hamra & Yousif Alaya & Selena Devi, Veda & Lakshmi A festive carnival was held at the Batelco staff center in Hamala.
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