THINK PINK

A variety of activities are being staged around the kingdom in an effort to raise awareness about breast cancer and funds for Think Pink Bahrain’s charitable endeavours with hotels rallying for the cause.

The Ritz-Carlton, Bahrain will be coloured pink at night in a stunning light show. The hotel will be honouring the campaign with a variety of treats, culinary experiences and a stylish Pink Island Party in which part of the proceeds will be donated to the cause.

There is a Pink Brunch on Friday from noon to 4pm at La Med. Tickets are priced BD35++ per person with soft drinks and BD39++ per person with select beverages.

Guests can also indulge in an enjoyable gourmet experience with pink pastries at The Ritz Gourmet Lounge and The Lobby Lounge until the end of October from 10am to 11pm. For the occasion, executive pastry chef Jonathon Challenor and his team will be preparing desserts such as the Pink Apple, Raspberry Macaroon, Classic Strawberry Tart and Rosewater Éclair starting from BD4.

Italian restaurant Primavera, featured in last week’s EatingOut review, also offers a Pink menu crafted by Chef de Cuisine, Vincenzo Nigro. Dishes such as pink-coloured Beetroot Risotto with baby beet and pan-fried goat cheese will be served from noon to 3pm. For details, contact 17586499.

Also treat yourself to a 75-minute or longer timed facial treatment and receive a Pink Hair Mask enhancement at the spa which is open from 9am to 9pm. This will be available until the end of October.

Five per cent of the total proceeds raised from food and beverage events and specials will be donated to the cause.

The Four Seasons Hotel Bahrain Bay will be supporting the cause as well with a series of brunches and special spa packages.

There will be pink drinks at the Blue Moon Lounge and CUT Bar & Lounge called Forbidden Kiss and Cracklin’ Rosie and a refreshing balanced mocktail called Pink Hug carrying sweet and citrus notes will be prepared with homemade lemongrass, and ginger tea being served at the Bay View Lounge.

Guests are welcome to dine at any of the hotel’s three outlets where a percentage of proceeds will benefit the Think Pink initiative.

The spa team has also crafted a Pink Spa Package in which guests can enjoy 10 per cent savings when booking any 60-minute spa treatment, followed by a 60-minute facial of their choice. When booking it, 10 per cent of the proceeds will be donated to Think Pink Bahrain. For reservations, contact 17115000.

Meanwhile, the hotel’s employees will be offered Pink Talks: Frankly Speaking about Cancer – a series of carefully crafted talking sessions hosted by Julie Sprakel, founder of Think Pink Bahrain.

The Gulf Hotel Bahrain Convention & Spa is also showing support by hosting a Pink Brunch on Friday at the newly-renovated Al Waha restaurant. Tickets are priced atBD23net including soft drinks or BD28net with an extended beverage package and BD2 per brunch reservation will be donated to Think Pink Bahrain.

For details, contact 17713000.

La Vinoteca Barcelona is hosting a Think Pink Brunch on October 27 with 50 per cent donated to the charity. The brunch is priced at BD28++ with selected beverages and BD18++ with soft drinks from noon to 4pm.

For details, contact 17007808 or 32000170.

Also, those who dine at Florence Bahrain in Adliya will be supporting the cause as BD1 will be donated any time anyone orders two signature dishes throughout the month.

The Harbour Towers within the Bahrain Financial Harbour will also help turn Manama’s skyline into a rosy hue in support of Think Pink.

Other events include tonight’s dinner at Mamas Gourmet entitled Villa Mama’s Sufra, held in collaboration with Think Pink Bahrain, starting at 8pm. The dress code is pink and white. Tickets cost BD25 with 50 per cent going to the cause.

On Saturday, The Royal Golf Club is hosting a Think Pink Golf tournament followed by a BBQ, with details to follow and on Sunday there will be an art installation at The Avenues Mall displayed until October 20 for people to leave their supportive imprints on a wall. For details, contact 38496912.

The Culinaire & Beyond is also organising a charity dinner in collaboration with Capital Club on Tuesday as part of the Bahrain Hospitality & Restaurant Expo 2018 which is held under the patronage of HH Shaikh Isa bin Ali bin Khalifa Al Khalifa.

Three-Michelin-star chef Heinz Beck will be preparing a special menu for guests with the help of Capital Club’s executive chef and his team. Proceeds will be shared with Think Pink Bahrain and Bahrain Cancer Society.

And, don’t miss the third annual Ride for Pink horse and pony parade on October 20 organised by the Muharraq Horse Riding School from 3pm to 6pm. It costs BD7 to register. For details, contact 39858770 or 33090088.