Argentina Wins Again! Of course, I know it’s Eid. A Hail and Hearty Mubarak to all of you celebrating today. But for some hardened geeks, it’s another opportunity for a new experiment in the kitchen, mixing a new, untried concoction. We have done Dulce De…
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The Dawn of Frozen Yogurt in Pakistan – Summer 1995 It was a different world in 1995 when The Hot Spot journey began. The Food Revolution was on the horizon and badly needed. The Restaurant scene was dominated by much of the same. Sizzling steaks…
Dog Friendly? Hell Yes! Dogs have been a part of our lives for a while now, and we are more grateful for them than ever. In a world increasingly bristling with hate, a loving dog is just the tonic, and we have chosen to surround…
Jukebox Giants – Cameo Larry Blackmon is a legend. After years of finding their way and not making serious progress, Cameo finally attained legendary status following a string of massive hits starting in 1979 and fading only in the late 80s. Starting in 1974 as…
“The Memories Remain Intact” The “Killer Rat” has been authorized to revive the original Hot Spot Magazine that lasted a couple of episodes before being absorbed by our website. While the website has seen its ups and downs over the years, it has also seen…
Finally, there was the prospect of a trip to Lahore, where there would be no chance of running into a battle zone. The journey to Lahore was one for some potentially stressful work. At the end of the evening, we decided to check some local…
“Making Flippy Floppy”….or Lemon-Vanilla Crunch! Summer 2023 has arrived with a bang or a whimper, depending on what side of the fence you stand on. Our nation has lurched from one massive crisis to another, frequently attempting to take a step forward only to be…
Aunt Harriet Does It Again! More determined than ever after a rare disaster in the kitchen, Aunt Harriet has bounced back to top form with a fabulous San Sebastian Cheesecake which we started serving in Islamabad on March 27th, 2023. Now, it’s available to purchase…
Taschen’s stunning The Art Of Bollywood includes posters from The Hot Spot’s Poster Collection. The Hot Spot was thrilled to be able to contribute to the stunning publication that was issued on the 1st of March, 2010. A painstakingly curated and brilliantly presented publication up…
“Zibahkhana: Hell’s Ground” screens at The Andy Warhol Museum Zibahkhana: Hell’s Ground (2007), a low-budget, India splatter/slasher film from Pakistan, was screened at the Andy Warhol Museum on the 5th of December in 2008. Arguably the first and only Pakistani film to screen at the…