Go by the name. Really. Navigating one of the narrow, bustling alleys in Kala Ghoda, the first time I found Zen Café was by sheer coincidence. A restaurant in the same lane was my scheduled destination but a last-minute engagement got my friend to bail out. Not in the mood to go back or go … More Find your zen, in caffeine and quaint yellow
On a Saturday night two weeks ago, I was drawn into the zig-zag streets flanking Grant Road. Off work after a long week, the promise of something novel had gotten me to the doors of a bar. Another bar, you say? I said too. But soon, at the very first initiation, an atmosphere where time … More A vinyl bar that halts the clock
Unhurried, cozy, delicious and warm – this place exudes these words like those sparkling drops of water on a lotus. But lotus it is not; fuchsia it certainly is! On a Sunday evening, I stepped into The Fuchsia Loft and was immediately embraced by a vintage wave of fuchsia. The ambience lived upto this glorious … More #MyTipsyPauses – The Fuchsia Loft, Juhu
Granth Book Store has easily one of the most diverse book collections in the country. At its Juhu Tara Road outlet, I had the pleasure of sampling its shelves – across winding alleys done in calming hues of white and earthy warmth of wooden panels, classics sat across contemporary fiction, Indian literature hobnobbed with world … More Bookish Bliss at Granth, Mumbai
Nestled in the heart of the bustling city, Taj Mahal Tea House offers an escape with its quaint and warm interiors that transports one to a serene world. As I stepped inside the courtyard leading to the indoor seating, wooden tables and cane chairs welcomed me. Once inside, the sight of vintage teapots on rustic … More #MyChaiLove – Taj Mahal Tea House, Bandra 
In a chance detour, I ended up at Blue Tokai Roasters, Seawood, Navi Mumbai. Part of the main market complex, it is a cozy cafe serving its signature medium and dark roast coffees with an array of snacks. I was much taken by their delicious croissants! The Berry Mascarpone Croissant and Pista & Rasperry Croissant … More #MyCoffeeWhiffs – Blue Tokai, Navi Mumbai
About last month. Actually, an entire month. That’s how long it has been since I heard ‘em. Words. Words. What else do I love more than their soft, unwavering power to make things go and take shapes of wonder? Those who know me, know I am a logophile – to spot member of the community … More Meeting Words, once again.
One month. That’s how much time has elapsed since I landed in Bombay (the name I like). And I didn’t realize it until yesterday when my mamma, over a call, brought up the topic. About 38 days ago, an abrupt, unforeseen change at work uprooted me from Chennai – a city I had called home … More BOMB-ay!
None of this happened for brawn; it happened for love. And that’s why, the tale made for a gripping read. As a missing money bag triggers a trail of mayhem, its mystery spills into the veins of a ravenous city, taking Sewaram Manjhi to apartments and offices, and opening to hitherto unknown patches where two … More Desi Hero, Desi Chase
Days of My China Dragon by Chandrahas Choudhury My Rating: 3.5 of 5 Stars Universally, very few things bind people the way food does. And endorsing this view emphatically, Jigar Pala opens a Chinese restaurant in Prabha Devi, Mumbai, taking a detour from his family’s legacy of well-established Udipi restaurant. Enter the ‘China Dragon’. He … More Book Review: Days of My China Dragon by Chandrahas Choudhury (2019)
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