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A Unique Diwali Celebration by Local Orlando Vendors
Last month, Hindus all around the world celebrated Diwali. But this year, celebrations looked a bit different due to COVID-19 restrictions. Instead of the usual parties or going to visit friends and family, we all enjoyed quiet, thoughtful, socially-distant celebrations at home.
But our friends at Occasions by Shangri-La didn’t let the holiday pass by quietly. The team at Occasions came up with a unique way to celebrate while still following CDC guidelines. Recently, the Occasions by Shangri-La team launched another venture - Element by Shangri-La, an amazing new furniture import store, located in Winter Garden, Florida. In collaboration with Orlando-based SubRosa Dining Experience, the team hosted a unique “Festival of Lights” dinner event at Element by Shangri-La’s store.
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The event was filled with upbeat, modern Indian music from live DJ (DJ Daggett) and beautiful vibrant décor (Occasions by Shangri-La). Each table setting was designed using Element’s inventory and created intimate seating pods for guests. As guests pulled up to the vibrantly lit store, they knew they had found the right location for this pop-up dinner. Colorful, illuminated arches caught the attention of not only the guests
for the event, but also of the many people stopping by to see more. As guests arrived, they were greeted by a hostess who then showed them to their table. The store’s atmosphere created the perfect setting for families, a group of friends, or a couple on a romantic dinner. On each table was a preset colorful grouping of Pani Puri with vibrant spiced waters. This was just the beginning of a flavorful four course meal prepared by Chef Don Patel of the Spice Affair. While guests were enjoying the multiple courses, they were also surprised by a high energy performance by Bollywood Touch. The venue, décor, music, entertainment, and food created a perfect place for everyone of all backgrounds to enjoy this beautiful and fun celebration!
The SubRosa Dining Experience is a new and exciting immersive secret pop up dinner experience. It is a concept that was created by two local hospitality professionals, Keena Patel and Andrea Vigil. Keena Patel comes from the hotel world, as a corporate catering manager for an exceptionally large hotel chain in Orlando. Andrea Vigil owns a creative design agency, Sublime Event Designs, focusing on event planning and design for corporate conventions.
With the pandemic hitting the Orlando hospitality world hard, the two decided to put their minds together and create what they love to do for the public! Thus, SubRosa Dining Experience was born! This concept not only brings people together to enjoy a delicious meal in a completely immersive environment, but has also become a platform for supporting local Orlando
businesses and partners.
Each dining experience features collaborations with local Orlando chefs, venues, entertainers, and businesses. SubRosa DE can create a pop-up dinner experience at your home or at your wedding.
Vendors
VeNue Element by Shangri-la 407-614-2977 www.elementimports.com
eVeNt COOrDiNatOr SubRosa Dining Experience Andrea Vigil and Keena Patel 321-621-1640 Facebook: @subrosade
FOOD The Spice Affair Don Patel 630-479-6200 www.thespiceaffair.com
DJ Dagget Adam Dagget 407-230-7863 daggettmeister@gmail.com
DaNCerS Bollywood Touch Monica Desai 407-433-0105 www.bollywoodtouch.com
