COOKING WITH CLASS AT BREW BISTRO…

Named the best Boutique Bar in Nairobi; Up Magazine’s Best Continental Award and Heineken Award for exceptional achievement to Nairobi nightlife at the just concluded Taste Awards 2013; Brew Bistro and Lounge opened its wide doors in 2009 and has since then established itself as the leading specialty Brewery in Nairobi.

The above awards and achievements have shown that the people of Nairobi have spoken and consider it more than just an excellent brewery; but also a quality kitchen and culinary delight; and a good night out in the town.

Providing a broad array of culinary treats that range from tapas and gourmet burgers; to Pan Asian tastes; ‘Brew’ indeed does cater to  broad  audience; providing a beer to go with every dish and every mood.

‘Brew’ is bringing a new scene in the foodie table. With beer and food pairing revolutionizing the world today; wine pairing is now being forced to take a back seat. No offence to the “winers!”

Brew Bistro is now opened for lunch; executive business lunches and take-out services. Some experience how to pair robust tenderloin with an Indian Pale Ale; more than a simple merlot. Your experience of the culinary delight of executive Chef Tim Freeman will delight you and leave you earning for more.

In the 2011 Taste Awards; Brew Bistro (Fine Dining) took home the award for the best steak. A good steak can be pretty hard to come by; but a divine one is truly rare. The Butcher’s Block at ‘Brew’; features Morendat Gold premium beef; aged for 21 days.

-for reservation and enquiries;

C: 0719 648 138/ 0731 006 068

E: info@thebigfivebreweries.com

W: www.thebigfivebreweries.com

L: Ngong Road.

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#NAI NI WHO: NAIROBI’Z BLOGAZINE CELEBRATED & HONORED!

August is here-the second half of the year and what a great time to take stock! If you have been keeping up with #NAI NI WHO on our blog; then you know by now that I have been a part of the volunteering team for zone 8-Ngara; Parklands and Highridge.

Well; Saturday 3^rd august; volunteers

; partners and friends of NAI NI WHO were treated to a great dinner at the Sarova Stanley hotel in appreciation of their valuable contribution to our community since the beginning of the festival.

We got an honorary plague award- and I say we; because you too have been part of this blog. I am never a blogger if I have no readers to influence or read what I am writing.

And just taking time to look back; I thank God because volunteering has opened up many doors; opportunities and built me. I have given myself passionately and selflessly without getting tired. I have heard my highs and low downs but I have learnt to pick myself up through God’s strength and running on.

June saw us volunteer for two weeks in Thika with missionaries from the Praise Team Church-U.S.A. we did outreach ministry; fed the poor and hungry; prayed for healings and had a n awesome time just giving ourselves in service;

http://bukhungubukhanga.blogspot.com/2013/07/the-kenya-mission-2013.html

Then towards the end of June and into July; another surprise opportunity came up with 

www.KENYABUZZ.COM ; ho called me up to be their Daystar University Brand Ambassador. They saw our blog and like it and they have been publishing some of our content too;

http://www.kenyabuzz.com/lifestyle/matatu-art-culture-riding-with-free-wi-fi

http://www.kenyabuzz.com/lifestyle/frank-odoi-re-lived-at-alliance-francaise

http://www.kenyabuzz.com/lifestyle/toto-expo-draws-young-talent

then July-august; Nairobi’z Blogazine meets with #NAI NI WHO and what comes out is a mash-up of two separate organizations that are united in their visions and aspirations for Nairobi;

http://bukhungubukhanga.blogspot.com/2013/08/nai-ni-who-brings-house-down-at.html

http://bukhungubukhanga.blogspot.com/2013/08/nai-ni-who-grand-finale-brings-nairobi.html

http://bukhungubukhanga.blogspot.com/2013/07/nai-ni-who-weekend-mash-up-extravaganza.html

As a blog; it is definite to say that we are growing and moving forward. And before I forgot; July saw us join Facebook with a bang and welcome a fashionista to the family;

http://bukhungubukhanga.blogspot.com/2013/07/nairobis-blogazine-set-to-welcome.html

Thank you for being part of Nairobi’z Blogazine-ASANTE SANA!

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NAI NI WHO BRINGS THE HOUSE DOWN AT K1KLUBHOUSE

For two days last week; Thursday to Friday; Nai Ni Who was literally off the rails and off the hook! Held at Nairobi’s best entertainment spot-the K1 Klubhouse; we experienced an ecstatic crowd; atmosphere and a climatic response that we couldn’t even have dreamed of when we sat down to plan the affair.

Thursday saw the screening of a Kenyan film –“Something Necessary.” The crowd had a chance to mingle with the movie crew; actors; actress; directors; producers; ask questions and even get autographs.

They gave us a well-kept secret of their next project thrill to Kenyan cinema-“VEVE” (local slang for khat). The film is set to give a fresh take on the miraa business and Kenyan lifestyle.

One Fine Day Films and Ginger Ink production have been working on films like “veve” to create a platform to facilitate local film makers to produce exceptional films (for more info o Veve’s release date-www.onedayfilms.com).

The two day fiesta kicked on to Friday with the Nai Ni Who after party. As soon as the darkness fell; the K1 backdrop came alive with colorful lighting.

Revelers were treated to fun pool-table challenges and foosball-with winners bagging home cool Ni Ni Who t-shirt merchandises.

Much love to Kenya scouts association; the ST. John ambulance and K1; David; Jacquie; Walter; Mehal and the whole crew of Nai Ni Who for pulling the strings together and making it happen- https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.507234976020545.1073741862.440804702663573&type=3

NAI NI WHO GRAND FINALE BRINGS NAIROBI CITY TO A STANDSTILL…

“NAI NI WHO? NAI NI SISI… (NAIROBI IS WHO? NAIROBI IS US!)”

This past weekend marked the grand finale of the Nai Ni Who Festival- a festival that began on may and that sought to celebrate our neighborhoods and explore the Nairobian identity.

Meeting point for the start of the C.B.D parade was at Uhuru Park and youth groups; fans and friends of Nai Ni Who Festival; braced the cold for the carnival.

With two great bands leading; the Kenya Police Band and the Salvation Army Band; song, dance and merriment marked the boisterous parade that proudly wound its way around the city avenues and roads.

From Uhuru Park to Haile Selassie Avenue; through to Uhuru Highway; the parade made its way and not even the angry A.F.C Leopards heading to Nakuru for a match could stop us-this was our day!

With color; pomp and swag; we boldly walked to Moi Avenue and to Koinange Street. It was our day and we made a bold statement about it. The traffic police ensured our safety. They at times stopped traffic to just allow us through.

From Koinange we met with Moi Avenue through the Nakumatt Lifestyle stretch; and into Kenyatta Avenue before making our way to Uhuru Park.

Nairobi literally came to a standstill with people breaking off from their normal and busy routine to catch a glimpse of the loud parade. Those at high buildings peeped through their windows. Many took time to stand and take pictures and enjoy the XYZ puppets so president Uhuru; Deputy Ruto; former president Mwai Kibaki and Martha Karua.

The Mcee for the day was comedian Chippukizzey who entertained with his wits and funny jokes. The crowd was treated to great live music from Juliani; Juacali and Kidum. The event also saw other upcoming artists from different neighborhoods perform.

Later in the evening; organizers; volunteers, partners and the friends of  NAI NI WHO were treated to a sumptuous dinner at the Sarova Stanley; in appreciation and recognition of their support and valuable contribution.

The festival officially came to a close Saturday august 3^rd and with many still talking about it; and what it has done; it was indeed a worthy and necessary festival. It made us stop; think and appreciate what we have as Nairobians and who we are!

So the word went out that not again will anyone define Nairobi for us; that was very clear- let NAIROBI DEFINE HERSELF!

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-CATCH THE HIGHLIGHTS VIA FACEBOOK: NAI NI WHO; TWITTER:@NAINIWHO or by visiting www.nainiwho.com

BACKSTAGE PASS: NESS DE DIVA UNWRAPPED…

“LISTENING TO HER VOCALS; SHE IS ONE OF THOSE PROMISING PERFORMERS TO WATCH OUT FOR…”

Her song; “si ndwele” was playing on the background in Calvo Mistari car as we drove to shoot the video to the song. And Calvo made the above statement about Ness De Diva.

Back then I was a production assistant to Calvo Mistari. I had never met Nessa before but I had heard her through the song she collaborated earlier with Calvo-“Down Low.”

behind the scenes shooting down low...

The song “si ndwele” brings out the mushy theme and side of Nessa. The singer gets into a love trance as she is done with the past and ready to move on.

For me; she goes a pitch and a notch higher on this track; to bring out her real self as an artist and not the Nessa we know from the tune down low with Calvo Mistari.

The tune fuses her song-writing skills and the beat and tempo is one you can easily groove to. It brings out her quest to stand out and exposes her as a potential and unique artist.

Watch out for this feline sexy diva because she is a force to be reckoned with in the future.

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