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Thursday, 14 July 2011 19:55 |
bpb freebie: Get high discount on drinking games at Wasted Fish. For this and other cool deals, as well as FREE city updates in your inbox, enter your email in the subscription box. bUTTON What: Calmhrim Cali, The Clothing Rental, 1st and 2nd floor, Drego House, next to The Shop, Pali Naka, Bandra (W), call Sandhya on 9867344274 for an appointment, starts at Rs 500 for three days. Why: When Cinderella’s in Bandra she probably shops here: a stylist-run clothes rental service hidden deep in the attic of Drego house, where BCBG gowns and Jimmy Choo slippers can be leased and returned in three days. bpb spied a Balmain sequined dress, fun Forever New maxis and for the boys, sharp Hugo Boss suit + cufflinks. The super efficient Sandhya fits well into the role of Fairy Godmother – email her fashion references and she’ll find you the perfect outfit. Pumpkin coach not included. When: You want to meet prints charming.
pAGE
What: Ate-oh-ate culinary delivery service, currently from Kemps Corner to Tardeo, call 23548808/ 9819008808, Rs 99 for a Lebanese wrap, delivery free on orders over Rs 250. Why: Run by the guys behind Kino108 and Under the Banyan Tree, this new sandwich-wrap-pasta delivery service is efficient, neat and inexpensive, perfect for monsoon dinners at home. From the extensive and schizophrenic (Thai, Italian, Middle Eastern) menu, we loved fettuccini in Thai sauce, olive-laden bruschetta and jalapeno poppers that stayed creamy despite the commute. When: You want to (b)reach candy.
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What: Hand bound notebooks by Kaagazi, call +91-9687458602, email
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or view the Facebook group here, start at Rs 200 plus shipping costs (minimum order of Rs 1,000). Why: A friend in NID is a friend indeed: you’ll be glad we introduced you to Kavya Agrawal who while studying at the National Institute of DesignAhmedabad, crafts the coolest notebooks, featuring exposed stitch work, recycled milk cartons, mock leather book bag covers and stand up easels. These are much more fragile than your exercise book, so handle with care. When: Now, because you are Kaagaz kafool.
bEGINNING
What: Silver Beach Cafe, Jaldarshan Building, near Hare Rama Hare Krishna Temple, Gandhigram Road, Juhu, call 9820417128. Why: So it’s not on Silver Beach beach but just five minutes away, this all-day cafe described to us as aPali Village Cafe-meets-Indigo Deli. The menu will be predominantly Italian, with pizza, pasta, sandwiches and even a few grills. Stop by the bread and cheese counter on your way out, and remember to wave! When: Can be waved over for private parties now, slated to open to the public next week. Follow us on Twitter for updates @bpbmumbai.
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What: Live From the Console, Recording Studios at Mehboob Studio, 100 Hill Road, Bandra (W), view the Facebook page here, Rs 150 per head.
Why: This new initiative brings together emerging musical acts like The Mavyns, Color Compound and Alex Rintu to perform live in a previously defunct room at the uber cool Mehboob Studios. Plus, the booze will be cheap, so make sure you show up! Also check out Prathna Singh’s sexy portraits of twelve women you can stare at, at Le Mill.
When: Live From the Console starts at 6.30 pm on Saturday, July 16.
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Thursday, 07 July 2011 20:02 |
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bOAR
What: Freeman & Baker deli and sandwich counter, opposite Palm Grove Hotel, Juhu Tara Road, Juhu, sandwiches start at Rs 200.
Why: Stocking Japanese quail, rabbit meat, Chilean bass, Vietnamese chicken and other exotic meats, this upcoming deli will be a carnivore’s heaven. Quail Mary! Besides retailing cheeses, oils, finishing sauces, spreads and breads sourced from across the world, they’ll also have a counter where you can build a sandwich from scratch.
When: Deli for your belly releases next week. Stay tuned for the full bpb review.
pARACHUTE
What: Rainmaker’s Shack, a secret lodge, Hippie Hills, 24 kms from Lonavala, call McMathew on 09860388804 or email
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, view the Facebook group here, starts at Rs 3,000 a night and Rs 1,500 for three meals.
Why: When the Rainmaker’s Shack at Lonavala started gaining too much attention, owner McMathew shut shop and moved to a secret jungle location across Pawna lake. Prior registration and approval (recommendations and common Facebook friends help) will get you a map that leads to two deck rooms and a log cabin on a water-facing property. Here you can cycle, barbeque, swim, fish, trek. Also, knowing a certain “Jim Morrison” (listed as the manager on their Facebook group) is bound to open up a few Doors.
When: You want to figure out lodge-istics.
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What: Gypsy House service apartments, 11, Lane no 1, Koregaon Park, call 09850812711 / 020 26052299, start at Rs 5,000 (rates flexible depending on your time of visit) includes morning tea /coffee and toast.
Why: When in roam try the Gypsy House, service apartments that come with cute, clean rooms, Wi-fi, laundry service, patches of green and a jogging track. Besides the peaceful location – a two-minute walk from the Osho ashram – we love that they let you order in food from any Pune restaurant. One chocolate mousse from Dario’s, please.
When: You are wandering where to shack up.
bAARISH
What: Design umbrellas by Kanika Jain, call 9980801144 or visit the Facebook page here, price on request.
Why: Cutting chai, samosas, Airavata (seven-trunked elephant who carries the rain) – all these monsoon motifs ride on Kanika’s mad, graphic umbrellas, guaranteed to perk up the gloomiest days.
When: You want to rain supreme.
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What: Eatizens culinary community, click here to sign up, membership free.
Why: Currently in Beta stage, this website might offer slim pickings but Eatizens is a super cool concept: here, you can not only register for food-related events - supper clubs in private homes, cooking classes, meet-ups in restaurants - but also create your own gigs. Just add description, price, number of people, and fellow Eatizen-citizens will sign up. Look Who’s Coming to Dinner!
When: You want to star in a ROM-com.
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Thursday, 30 June 2011 17:50 |
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bIRYANI (OR PAELLA)
What: bpb’s Turning Tables with Veda, email
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to book a spot, no plus ones allowed, Rs 1,200 this month, BYOB.
Why: We rig Veda this month, transporting the delish Indian-fusion restaurant’s head chef to a private home, where he and his tandoor will whip up a divine dinner for you and 20 other strangers. Read more about the event here.
When: Dinner on July 19 at 8.30 pm, bookings open now. Tikka tock!
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What: Amadeus, new Spanish restaurant at The National Center of Performing Arts (NCPA), NCPA Marg, Nariman Point.
Why: Farrokh Khambata, the chef behind Joss, opens his new Spanish-Mediterranean restaurant next week, lined with photos of flamenco dancers and full-swing orchestras, lit by antique chandeliers and fitted with a long bar. The menu will offer dishes like lobster with grain mustard, Saratoga lamb rack and Joss’s awesome chocolate soufflé (yay!). Look out for the full bpb review.
When: Curtains up on July 7.
pING!
What: Drinking games home delivered by Wasted Fish, call Karishma on 9833406311 or view the Facebook group here, delivery within 48 hours, start at Rs 1,000.
Why: The gin-soaked brains behind Wasted Fish have altered the rules and names of many a board games, presenting Booze Ball, Ship Wreck: Avoid Getting Tanked, Tic Tac Toe with a twist of lime, Full Tight Bingo, Scrabble and more. How do you shpell ‘sober’? They also import a bunch of mad glasses: tilted whisky tumblers, frosted wine goblets and steel champagne flutes.
When: You want to go drowntown.
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What: Super trips (join theirs or get one customised) by White Collar Hippie, call Vikrant on 9820644720 or view the Facebook group here, price on request.
Why: White Collar Hippie is fresh off the boat, and we were on the docks waiting to receive it. Run by adventure junkies Sachin Parikh and Vikrant Chheda who want people to “travel, not vacation”, this company designs the coolest group trips: travelling to a music festival with a band, learning to build a boat and climb coconut trees while kayaking in Kerala, surfing on a secluded beach with sand sculpture classes and astronomy lessons in a Rajasthan dessert. Watch their Facebook page for trip dates.
When: You want world piece.
bUTTERSCOTCH
What: Mumbai’s first Haagen Dazs store, Oberoi Mall, Western Express Highway, Goregaon (E), Rs 680 for a sundae.
Why: The American ice cream company sets up shop in Mumbai, scooping up ice cream, fondue and other desserts. We loved Fruity Journey sundae, where peaches play host to cold, cold strawberry cheesecake ice cream, dusted with flakes of orange. Read the full review here.
When: Opens today, July 1. Dazs Kapital! Event Round-Up: Whose Line Is Iy Anyway? comedian Wayne Brady live, Raavanleela on stage, cocktails for Zodiac signs and more here.
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Thursday, 23 June 2011 18:49 |
bpb Freebie: Super discount from fashion store Attic (Santacruz and Colaba branches) exclusively for subscribers. For this and other cool deals, as well as FREE city updates in your inbox, enter your email in the subscription box.
bpb Contest: Jean Claude Biguine, Colaba is booked out for bpb subscribers from 6.30 to 8.30 pm on June 30, where you can score one free service (mini manicure, pedicure, hand massage, foot rub or hairstyling). Feel like a haircut? Discounted rate (Rs 350) offered during this time. There’ll also be wine! To book email
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bANDERAS
What: bpb’s Burrito and Margarita class at Sancho’s, plot number 604, Pinnacle House, off Linking Road, Bandra (W), to register email
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or call 9867885533, Rs 1,500. Why: Cook, toss, mix, shake, roll, schmooze and (Mexican) wave at bpb and Sancho’s two hour culinary workshop. Here, head chef Victor and his team will teach you how to make a burrito from scratch (tortilla, guacamole, salsa, beans, rice) and mix a mean batch of margaritas. Sign up to be on our specials board. When: Tuesday, July 12 from 6 to 8 pm.
Note: Also check out our review for Indigo’s new menu!
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pACK, MAN
What: Fly to Bangkok or Dubai and back for under 10k, visit www.goindigo.in or call 09910383838, Rs 9,999 including taxes. Why: Your dirty little weekend has never been cheaper – book a seat available through Indigo’s promotional launch fares and shell out less for your ticket to Bangkok than to Bhubhaneshwar. Chances are that you’ll spend your flight unfed and sitting knees to nose but remember, you’re paying a small price! Plus, find our Bangkok guide here. When: Flights off-fancy begin October 3, 2011; bookings open now for limited seats.
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What: Trips Gone Crazy, call 42666651 / 9870000653 or email
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, approximately Rs 1 lakh including airfare, accommodation, VIP club entry, airport transfers, visa, travel insurance. Why: If you have to let someone bash you up, it should be these guys: Trips Gone Crazy is a new party tourism company whose travel agendas includes pub crawls, VIP clubs, carnivals, full moon parties, beach blowouts and beer fests around the world. And if you manage to wake up in the morning, there’ll be sightseeing too. Bookings now open for Ibiza trip and Spanish tomatino festival. When: The time is ripe from August 31 to September 7. Bookings open on June 25.
bURST
What: Skin Kitchen’s new studio, 68 Chapel Road, Reclamation, lane before MET University, Bandra (W), for an appointment email
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, start at Rs 1,900. Why: (News) feed for your face: fresh fruit and veggies sourced from Lallu’s at Pali Market turn into mango mousse creams, lychee cleansers, jamun scrubs and avocado packs at Skin Kitchen’s yum new Bandra studio. Prepared by founder and aesthetician Diya Dembla, these products are applied in four therapy rooms along clay treatments, acupressure massages and traditional maalish for babies. When: You want to recruit a fruit.
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What: Wine glass tasting at Juben Wine Cellar, Shoppers Stop, level 2, Juhu, to RSVP call 26204444 or click here, Rs 500 per person. Why: You might say that wine tastings are so last year, but this one is a glass apart. Here, you’ll get to try Black Tower Riesling from Germany and a 2006 Gerard Bertand cabernet sauvignon in three different glasses, to test how even the stemware you use can alter the taste of your vino. When: Stem sell research on June 26 from 12 pm to 1:30 pm and 4 pm to 5:30 pm.
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Event Round Up: Aarna exhibition featuring hip designers at Joss, Kalaghoda, opposite Jehangir Art Gallery, 11 am to 10 pm on June 24 and 25; Artists, The Other People, at Blue Frog, Lower Parel on June 25 at 10.30 pm, call 24955009; and water sports trail with Blueberry Trails at Kolad from June 25 to 26, call 9820089047.
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