“Anthony uncle directs us to an empty table for four as if he’s been expecting us all along.” Read here: bit.ly/448PZX5 to our review of Bandra’s welcoming new sandwich shop that’s fuelled by the Ranwar Village community. What to pick and what to pass Santa Maria Bombay

Sponsored: Seven eco-luxe villas, each named after a wild flower, sprawl across a 200-year-old ancestral property set among 3,000 trees, none of which were felled to build these homes. Say hi and sigh as you step out onto the wrap-around balconies of these Portuguese-style homes,

Goa favourites Padaria Prazeres & Praca Prazeres play visiting hosts at Slink & Bardot, laying out a dinner feast on March 30 and a brunch & dinner on March 31st. Plus, a bake sale for those who don’t want to be whipped into a sit-down meal commitment. Go home with baked sausage

Sponsored: At Poco Loco’s South Bombay & Bandra outlets, a new bar menu - Walk Down Memory Lane - is a nod to the nostalgic treats of the 90s, offering Mango Thecha Margarita; Pan Pasand Daiquiri; Picante De la Casa, a spicy tribute to the classic kacchi kairi with salt and

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The gaggle from Gigi Bombay gains ground with Lyla, a new BKC cocktail bar with “Mexican-Californian” sway. On the cocktail menu, among other potions, there is a Picante - of course there is - but made with mango and avo, and a Paloma mixed with kokum currents and dubbed Cali

Sponsored: Take (floral) notes when we tell you about Lagom, a label that sells elevated essentials made from rose and lotus fibres, among other sustainable fabrics. Shop lounge and resort wear, as well as sleep essentials for women and men that are chic but also comfortable

Sponsored: N is for Nashville, F is for Fried and C is for Chicken but should really be for Crrrrunch. NFC is where ASMR-level crispness is achieved, a delivery kitchen that does American fried chicken right. Order buckets and also see their star ingredient appear in and as

Over in the Chocolatier’s Bonbon box sit little chocolate shapes that like the brand’s Thins, feel self-sufficient enough to each constitute a jubilation - pick up an apricot and pistachio star for a promotion; a pumpkin spiced latte hexagon for a crisp day; a lemon cheesecake

Sponsored: It’s a bumper harvest over at Oleander Farms in Karjat, where expansion plans have led to a clutch of stunning new lake-view rooms, gym and library, as well as a conference room and helipad, making it a super fly destination for weekend stays, weddings and company

Sponsored: If Apple built a toothbrush, this would be it! Flash your pearly whites at Seven Oral Care's SuperBrush, where high function hides inside dazzling design. This country’s first dentist-created offering comes with a 60 day battery life (so just 6 charges a year!), yummy

Sponsored: Visit Hyde and seek a string of fun things: buy-one-get-one on domestic and select international drinks at Happy Hour from Sunday to Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm; and on Thirsty Thursdays you can enjoy unlimited cocktails and spirits at Rs 1499. Cheers! At Kala Ghoda,

🐆 A boisterous celebration of high camp with Corinthian columns and hand painted frescoes straight out of the trompe-l’œil-style opening credits of White Lotus 2. Prerna Makhija reviews La Panthera - its skippable cocktails and sexy steak sitch. Read here:

#Sponsored : Moschino Meets Manganiar for satsang evening at Two Extra Lives, Bungalow No 111, Pali Naka, Bandra, complete with cool, niche international fashion labels, Rajasthani musicians led by Rais Khan and even a pagdiwala! On March 9th from 4 pm to 8 pm.

Sponsored: Here Comes The Hot Pepper: Foo launches its fiery edit menu with 16 new dishes & desserts and 4 cocktails. Pun(gent) intended!

New from the johris at Joshi House, Charlee reveals itself at 7 pm today. Walk through a wine shop and up to the first floor to find an obsidian black bar serving potent cocktails and chic vegetarian small plates. Next to the Nike store at Linking Road, walk through Mansionz,

🐚 Goa Guide: we set out to keep up with new Goa openings without forgetting about your favourites. Find a gathering of old loves and new pursuits: restaurants, bars, bakeries, B&Bs, mansions at brownpaperbag.in. 🐚

It’s worth waiting for a spot at Papa’s, a new 12 seater chefs’ counter restaurant by Team Hunger Inc (The Bombay Canteen, O Pedro) that’s designed to feel like a dinner party. From Wednesday through Saturday, chef Hussain Shahzad puts on a show, taking you through a 12 course

Sponsored: Raise your glass to The Vault Festival, Asia’s premier craft spirits festival at Jio Garden on February 17 and 18. An homage to all things fine, this is a multi-verse of boutique spirits from India & across the globe, top mixologists and gatekeepers of the F&B world.