The Evolving Hot Spot Logo 1995 1995 1996 1999 – rejected 1999 – rejected 1999 – rejected Saidpur Village The Official Frozen Desserts Logo – Ice Cream, Gelato, Sorbet, Granita… Saidpur Village Style Saidpur Village – Aged The Official Non Ice Cream Logo!
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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…
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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…
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“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…
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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…
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The Indian Cricket Team toured Pakistan in 2004, playing a hard-fought Test and One Day series. Both teams had an evening of feasting on dinner, followed by copious amounts of dessert and Ice Cream. Sachin Tendulkar, who runs a restaurant in Mumbai, was particularly impressed…
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Going Underground! Having been unceremoniously dumped from our previous location yet honoured to be replaced by the groundbreaking “The Cool Spot”, we found refuge underground. Our “Basement Shop” was featured on Dawn’s front page. Please note, not a cellphone in sight.
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Islamabad is hit by a wave of culture and art like never before as very imaginatively named “The Cool Spot” replaces “The Hot Spot”. Islamabad underwent an overnight Cultural Revolution and transformed itself into a hub of artistic activity like never witnessed before. Artists, Musicians,…
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The Chai Shoppe @ The Hot Spot Over the years, the F7 Gol Market area had gained a reputation as being cursed among Islamabad’s property dealer community. In the 1980s, a prominent, well-connected family started Islamabad’s attempt at “Fine Dining” with an upmarket restaurant designed…
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