Indulgence unlimited!
I met Chef Tanvi Kirawant through her dessert, quite literally. I had gone to review a rooftop restaurant in Worli, Mumbai, many years ago and whilst the food was average, the dessert was simply standout. A Hazelnut Entremet with espresso ice-cream that was world class; the kind of dessert you’d find at a swishy five-star hotel anywhere in the world. I asked to meet the … Continue reading Indulgence unlimited!
Viewing Indian Independence through art
As India approaches its Independence Day on August 15, a unique online exhibition at the Ben Uri Museum in London coincides with this historic occasion. The show, ‘Midnight’s Family: 70 Years of Indian Artists in Britain’ which is co-curated by Rachel Dickson and Shanti Panchal along with academic advisor Dr Zehra Jumabhoy (Courtauld Institute of Art), emphasises the importance of the past 70 years of Indian … Continue reading Viewing Indian Independence through art
London’s new art show post lockdown
As most of Europe is coming out of the lockdown, the art scene has predominantly moved online, with exhibitions, talks and auctions. It seems like art buyers and sellers are burgeoning on like no tomorrow. Interestingly, London’s Grosvenor Gallery has a new exhibition South Asian Modern Art 2020 that runs at the gallery from July 23–August 14 and will show works by FN Souza, MF … Continue reading London’s new art show post lockdown
La dolce vita
The delectable home bakery Dolce was born, most unusually, in the period of the lockdown. Like so many students around the world, 19-year-old Faizah Patel had to return to her hometown Mumbai from her university in London where she was studying as an undergrad in business with the outbreak of Covid-19. Instead of whiling her time away, she decided to look at life’s sunny side … Continue reading La dolce vita
Cinema Paradiso
It’s that time again — the part of the year when every cinephile waits expectantly for the line-up of films that have been expertly curated by leading filmmakers and professionals. The 20th Jio MAMI Mumbai film festival being held from October 25-November 1 offers up over 200 movies from world cinema, shorts, Bollywood newbies, regional classics and more. There’s even going to be a special … Continue reading Cinema Paradiso
A moveable feast
How time flies! It seemed just like yesterday that Zorawar Kalra’s KODE opened its doors and upped the swank at Kamala Mills with its mix of Peruvian, Turkish, Mexican and Japanese cuisine – and it’s already a year old. To celebrate the anniversary, a new menu by chef Momin Faqi was rolled out with several high-on-taste dishes. Interiors Divided into a stylish bar space and … Continue reading A moveable feast
Mumbai’s cosy new wine bar
Named after the date he landed in Australia to study at Le Cordon Bleu, chef Sahil Arora’s 266 – The Wine Room & Bar is a cosy addition to Bandra’s culinaria that boasts some of the best wines from around the world and experimental European cuisine. Interiors Divided into a bar area as you enter followed by the seating area for dinner done in pastel … Continue reading Mumbai’s cosy new wine bar
Abu Dhabi’s cultural gem: The Louvre
Abu Dhabi has long been the less glitzy, next door neighbour of Dubai, but now with the stunning new Louvre which opened in November last year it is bringing in visitors by the droves. This billion dollar museum, a collaboration between the French and UAE government, has taken ten years to complete. The aim being to put Abu Dhabi firmly on the cultural map. Architect … Continue reading Abu Dhabi’s cultural gem: The Louvre
Eat, drink and get your groove on!
With its Bollywood sounding moniker, the barely six-month-old JLWA turned out to be a revelation. Not only does it offer some great experimental Indian-continental cuisine and kickass cocktails, but has also become party central for millennials of Bandra post 10pm. Interiors The brainchild of Priyank Sukhija (who’s also behind Tamasha and Lord of the Drinks), it is spread over 4,500 sq ft with a huge … Continue reading Eat, drink and get your groove on!
Mumbai’s new party spot
Tippling Street, that’s housed in the swanky new Horizon building in Juhu (set to have restaurants like Pa Pa Ya and Indigo Deli soon), is fast catching on amongst the partygoers of the suburbs especially since it’s open till 4am on Saturdays. But it is much more than just a nightbirds’ den – it has some really great food that could get lost with its … Continue reading Mumbai’s new party spot
My Good Life 