From the monthly archives: April 2012
One late evening as I sat at Leaping Windows Cafe sipping a much needed cup of coffee, I had a burning desire to indulge in a sugary confection. Since I have already tried all the cupcakes, I chose a curious looking Oreo De Menthe (Mint & Oreo Cheesecake). Surprised by the flavor combination I had to dig further and some nosy questions led me to Cheesecake Republic.
Cheesecake Republic is run by Goregaon …
“A small body of determined spirits fired by an unquenchable faith in their mission can alter the course of history.” - Mahatma Gandhi
Mrs. Revathi Roy and Mrs. Preeti Sharma Menon, the fearless women behind Viira Cabs - Mumbai’s first taxi service driven by women, for women – have done just that. What started as a fight for survival, has transformed into a pioneering organization that is helping women from low income groups become financially independent and have …
How often have you asked a friend who’s travelling overseas, to get you a Dexter Bobble Head or an X-Men Action Figure? And after the constant reminding and requesting, the wait for it to finally arrive is very taxing. But that’s all about to change with BombayMerch.
In 2010, when 24-year-old IT graduate Akshay Butani’s IT Company stint with his friends didn’t go as planned, little did he know that his passion for collecting memorabilia and love for music (Jimi …
Carter Road is definitely buzzing on frozen yogurt. And here’s yet another entrant joining the league to save Mumbai from this grueling heat.
Yoforia, international frozen yogurt chain from the US of A is already in India with their outlets in Kolkata and Pune. And they are launching this summer in Mumbai with their first outlet at Carter Road, Bandra.
Yoforia is well known for their low fat, low calorie, organic frozen yogurts. The toppings on their frozen desserts …
Found myself loitering in the newly opened Neptune Mall in Bhandup last night. Since it was just about time for dinner, decided to try out the new Cream Centre outlet there. I have been to the Chowpatty outlet quite a while ago and was glad to see one this side of town as well.
The Cream Centre dining hall at Neptune is spacious, beautifully lit and has 2 huge screen TVs – perfect for the IPL season. However, with it being a …
One can never have enough options for lunch. Everything can get boring after a point, right? But with innumerable tiny eateries that have cropped up in Lower Parel, chances are that you’ll be spoilt for choices. The newest member to join this bandwagon of eateries is Bel Cibo.
Located in Lower Parel, behind a bus stop (You can barely spot it if you don’t like walking on footpaths), Bel Cibo is this quaint eatery that promises to offer yummy …
At 24, most people wish to venture in the world of fashion and glamour. And then there are people like Afshan Virani who take the road less travelled and start one of the quirkiest South Indian restaurants in the city, Café Bean Garu.
Afshan always knew that she wanted to be a restaurateur. So she decided to take a leap of faith, quit her job with Out Of the Blue to pursue the dream of owning her own restaurant. …
With so much happening in our vibrant city, making choices isn’t easy. And because we know how difficult it can get, we’re giving you a list of 5 things that can add that much needed zing to your Tuesday!
Theatre: Written and directed by Vikram Kapadia, ‘Bombay Talkies’ taps into the lives of eight individuals in the city of Mumbai and their tale of survival in the city of dreams.
Where: Prithvi Theatre, Juhu
Contact: 022-26149546, 39895050
NomNom: Kohinoor …
Tucked away on Carter Road is a quaint tiny ice cream shop that sells Mexican frozen fruity popsicles, called Paletaz, and Hawaiin shaved ice. Just the right recipe to kill the heat!
Aloha Paletaz in Bandra, started by owner and chef Sunil Grover is a labor of love. And you can see that in each and every bright beautiful Paletaz on the menu. Choose from transparent glass popsicles with strawberries and kiwi, guava pear popsicles, mulberry and creamy yogurt paletaz, …
Mango fever has taken over Mumbai! From main course to desserts and facials to foot massages, mangoes are everywhere! Here’s listing some the awesome avatars of the king of fruits available in the city this summer. If you find more, mail us!
Mango Food Festivals
Rajdhani, Multiple Locations
Menu: Special seasonal mango menu – Keri Khanda Samosa, Mango dal Dhokli, Aam ki Lunji, Mango Lassi and an array of desserts like Mango Rasamalai, Mango Shrikhand and Aamras.