Restauranthesis: Jiwa Cafe, Bandra

Mumbai, India If you were to look at a live example of ‘forward integration’ then Jiwa it is. From the business of milling grains to opening an exclusive experience centre and a retail store a few months back to now conceptualizing a health café selling wraps made from their very own atta. The Jiwa experience... Continue Reading →

Restauranthesis: White Owl, Lower Parel

Mumbai, India This ‘White Owl’ is perched on quite a landmark branch, the One India Bulls centre, Lower Parel and I hear it hoots not only on in the evenings but also in broad day light.  White Owl is a microbrewery awaiting its license for close to a year now to start brewing and in... Continue Reading →

San Qi at Four Seasons, Mumbai soaks in the ‘Songkran’ fervour!

Mumbai,India I was very elated to receive an invite to be part of  the Songkran revelry at San Qi the pan- Asian restaurant at the Four Seasons hotel Mumbai, moreover so because it was in the company of officials from the Tourism authority of Thailand and the Thai consulate led by the Consul general.  Where... Continue Reading →

Restauranthesis: Made in Punjab, Inorbit Mall

Mumbai, India How often can you find an up-market casual diner tucked in a mall doing a full house on a Thursday afternoon??? I was in for a surprise when I witnessed the same yesterday afternoon at Made in Punjab another young brand from the house of the iconic Jiggs Kalra’s Massive restaurants. The casual... Continue Reading →

Rendezvous France

After the latest sighting of the marvel that is the ‘Eiffel Tower’ in the Bollywood blockbuster Queen, I developed a strong urge to be there!! I am sure most of us would want to go France and many of us would have been, but have you ever looked beyond Paris!!! I did, at a recent... Continue Reading →

Restauranthesis: Long and Short,Hotel Intercontinental, Mumbai

Mumbai,India ‘Gastropub’ was a buzzword in the west during the whole of last decade, and my first such experience was the Devonshire Arms (now shut) run by Gordon Ramsay in London. It was a typical pub like feel with wooden interiors but unlike pubs they served artisanal 3 course meals and had an elaborate menu... Continue Reading →

Restauranthesis: Chili’s ,Powai

Mumbai,India Chili’s is an American chain of casual dining restaurants known for its tex-mex food and cocktails. They run over 1500 restaurants across the globe and have a presence in a few cities in the country. Chili’s has been a brand I have patronized over the last 2 years for ‘junk’ food, meaning cheesy, fried... Continue Reading →

Restauranthesis: #Sundaybrunch @Punjabgrill

Mumbai,India “Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch eaten during the week usually in the late morning but it can extend to as late as 3PM on Sundays” Says Wikipedia. Considering its English origins, it was in my opinion, till some time back was a meal offering cereals, eggs, breakfast rolls, salads, mains and desserts;... Continue Reading →

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