Curry Spectacular in London's East End Brick Lane and Allen Gardens, E1 10th - 24th September 2006 This September will see the sixth Banglatown International Curry Festival on East London's Brick Lane. The festival celebrates the delicious food that Banglatown has to offer and the first day, on Sunday 10th, gives visitors and locals the opportunity to order food from street stalls, sample new dishes and eat al-fresco as Brick Lane is pedestrianised for the day. Attendees can take pleasure in watching the noise, hustle and bustle of Brick Lane, known as the curry capital of Europe, as it turns into an open air food court and enjoy the aromas of Indian cuisine. Over 45 restaurants will be taking part in the Banglatown International Curry Festival and will create special menus and offers, encouraging families to dine together over the two weeks. Some eateries will also be welcoming guest chefs from Bangladesh, India and Pakistan for the celebrations. As diners spill onto the pavements, International music will be played live in the Vibe Bar courtyard and in Allen Gardens. Street entertainment, from children's workshops to magicians will also be present to enthral visitors on the first Sunday. The press day, on Thursday 10th September, will see the 'Curry Chef of the Year Competition' in which 10-15 local and national chefs will represent their restaurants. Each chef will create their signature dish and they will be judged by distinguished guests during the afternoon. There will also be cooking demonstrations at the outside kitchen on the corner of Brick Lane and Hanbury Street. The launch of the Banglatown International Curry Festival on Sunday 10th coincides with the Brick Lane Festival and more than 60,000 visitors are expected to attend to experience the global mix of food, music and culture.   top