bpb gets the city’s in-the-know crowd to share their most useful contacts. Yearn after reading.

Shopping

Anaita Shroff Adajania, fashion director, Vogue India: For bespoke tailoring visit Avinash Punjabi, Golden Boutique, 4, Mandlik Road, opposite Colaba Police Station, Colaba.

Priya Kishori, owner of Bombay Electric: Strand is hands down my favourite book store in the country with a mind boggling selection of titles; their secret weapon is a super book finding service. Strand Book Stall, C-15, Dhannur Building, Sir PM Road, Fort, call 22661719.

Amrita Deliwala, partner, Attic: Our printer is prompt, always meets deadlines and delivers a super final product. Angarki Art, Savji Mysore Estate, next to Sona Udhyog, P.P Road, Andheri (E), call Hitesh Dodia at 9820263324 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Karuna Laungani, junior fashion editor, ELLE: I buy all my jewellery including bold statement necklaces, hair clips, and cocktails rings from this tiny stall on Hill Road run by a father-son duo. Export surplus from various jewellery brands is usually sold here at quarter the original price. Look for this stall in the lane opposite Elco on Hill Road, Bandra, and last shop on the left.

Radhika Dhawan, director, First Row: Fun N Scare for theme party decorations, supplies and unusual costumes we usually crib about not getting in India. 301, above Gift Inn, Abdul Rehman Street, Crawford Market, call 23471444.

Food and Drink

Gauri Devidayal, owner, The Table: After a long week at the restaurant, I look forward to this home Balinese massage service where therapists bring their own massage bed, towels, and oils. The best part is this service comes at a fraction of the price that you would otherwise spend at a spa. Omm Home Spa, call 9819796542.

Gresham Fernandes, group executive chef, Impresario (Salt Water Cafe and The Tasting Room): Saria Steel Depot has all kinds of kitchen equipment. The best part is that they custom make pots, pans and trays. Prince Book Centre is where I go to buy good old food-related books - second-hand copies of Gourmet, Wine Spectator, Food and Wine. Saria Steel Depot, shop number 26, Lohar Chawl, 2-minute walk from Crawford Market, call 22082314; Prince Book Centre, B-16, New Milan building, Pali Road, Bandra (W), call 26510523.

Gaurav Bhatia, marketing director, Moet Hennessy India: My instant Tuesday, Thursday, Friday or Saturday fix is always a bottle of champagne because nothing does it better than the pop of a cork. This guy delivers the stuff right to my doorstep. Dial-a-Champagne, call Nikunj at 9892965437.

Anup Gandhi, partner, Bonobo: To learn the coolest tricks with bar glasses, drinks and cards at home, call Elton from Elmos. Call 9004107070.

Shaheen Peerbhai, blogger, Purple Foodie: From molasses to miso, Biscuitwala & Sons have all sorts of ingredients. Located close by is Trikaya, where you will always get something new to experiment. My last visit yielded yellow spoon tomatoes. Biscuitwala & Sons, shop number 482, first lane, Crawford Market, call 23444128; Trikaya, shop number 180, second lane, Crawford Market, call 23445792.

Services

Sapna Bhavnani, celebrity hairstylist and owner, Mad O Wot: Kailashji is probably as old as Bollywood. He is the authority on hair pieces and wigs. He is also extremely entertaining. Call Kailash, the wig maker on 9819404333.

Shilpa Chavan of Little Shilpa: A local stop to source Bangkok and Hong Kong raw materials for my pieces. Heaven! Something Special, shop number 63, opposite Saint Joseph Convent High School, Bandra (W), Hill Road, call 26422526.

Kavita Mukhi, founder, The Farmers Market: Eco-friendly boxes made by people with special needs are cute and can be used to gift biscuits and chocolates. Call Shraddha Charitable Trust on 9820904079.

Pooja Warrier, director, Bombay HUB: Run by a visually impaired group, a massage at Metta Foot Reflexology Spa is the perfect way to unwind after a long week at work. Metta Foot Reflexology Spa, 53, Suravi House, Pali Village, Bandra (W), Rs 200 for 30 minutes and Rs 300 for an hour. For appointments call 9870719923.

Priyanka Agarwal, co-founder & CEO, Wishberry.in: A website that home delivers my lenses with a discount and Dr Dinyar Workingboxwalla, an aesthetician who works wonders with my skin. I swear I see the best hand bags when I go to his clinic. Visit www.lenskart.com; For an appointment with Dr. Workingboxwalla call 23073954.

Feel Good

Jitish Kallat, artist: I go here for all my art supplies. Sometimes, I visit the place simply to touch paper. Virat Paper Mart, shop number 2, Coin House, near Bandra station, call 26992710.

Vijay Nair, Only Much Louder: Called The Guitar Doc, Sunil Shinde is the most sort- after person for guitar repairs. He even makes and customises guitars for you. Call Sunil Shinde on 9594665505 or visit his Facebook group here.

Leila Tayebaly, founder, The Art Loft: Kunal Lodhia aka Engineer Bhai of WeThePPL is an illustrator and created our T-shirt for the street art at the Kala Ghoda Arts Festival. He can create incredible drawings for your t-shirts, bags, notebooks and invitations. Email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Anuvab Pal, playwright and screenwriter: Kathi Rolls, Biryani and Momos, “authentic Calcutta style” (whatever that slogan means) home delivered. A favourite with theatre and film people. Hangla's, opposite Amarsons, 269, Linking Road, Bandra (W), call 9833324730; opposite Royal Accord, Lokhandwala Complex, Andheri (W), call 32165241.

Dheepesh Bhatt, founder, CrossFitOM: This is the guy I get my tattoos from and he’s awesome at what he does. (Tried and tested by a Secret Scouter). Sameer Patangee, call 9930842044.