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Friday, 20 November 2009 08:01 |
bpb freebie: Subscribers get a shiny discount at Curio Cottage’s new Khar outlet. For this and more cool freebies, enter your email in the subscription box.
bUSY BEES
What: Community office at The Hub, Candelar Apartments, 1st floor, St John Baptist Road, same building as Dilshad’s salon, Bandra (W), call 32220475, start at Rs 3,000 a month.
Why: Freelancers and entrepreneurs rent out work space (wi-fi, coffee and IT backup included) at The Hub’s two-floor cheery common office. Perfect for start-ups, but your business idea will have to pass through a board to be accepted.
When: You need to make a collect(ive) call.
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What: Rickshaw Recycle kitsch city journals, Moon River, The Courtyard, Colaba, Rs 450 and up.
Why: Ever visited the statue of liberty in a hand-pulled rickshaw, or the Eiffel Tower on the back of a camel? Adorned with just such scenarios, these colourful, recycled notebooks bring you a step closer to a crazy vacation.
When: You want to act your (p)age.
pEACE
What: Forever Bombay necklace, call Meera Mittal on 9819847794, Rs 2,400.
Why: This former Gayatri Khanna designer uses crystals, thread and bead work to commemorate the first anniversary of the 26/11 attacks, creating the Taj Mahal Hotel dome and a montage of peace symbols on a leather pendant. Ask to see her crystal choker too!
When: You want to pay tribute.
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What: Black clay and wood smoke pipe, Muse, 48 Dr VB Guide Marg, near Rhythm House, Fort, call 22625701, Rs 675.
Why: Because you can almost hear the alien-looking face sculpted on this chillum say “take me to your dealer.” Handcrafted in Jaipur, these pieces have exclusively landed in an unlikely spot – high fashion store Muse.
When: You need a new pipe dream.
bIZZARE
What: Mumbai Xpress Rickshaw Challenge, visit www.rickshawchallenge.com to register, price on request.
Why: In this “amazing race for the clinically insane”, you’ll get to drive over almost 2,000 kilometers from Tamil Nadu to Mumbai in your very own kaali-peeli. For another fast fix, attend the Harley-Davidson Boot Camp on November 22.
When: Race starts July 30, 2010; registration open now. Step on it!
Event round-up: Ruhaniyat sufi music festival on Nov 21 and 22 at 6.30 pm at Horniman Circle Garden, tickets at Rhythm House; Jazz Utsav 2009 at Priyadarshini Park, Napean Sea Road; and catch us live on 94.3 this Saturday at 9 pm, co-hosting Pirate Radio with Miss Malini.
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Friday, 13 November 2009 02:05 |
bpb FREEBIE: Subscribers get an awesome deal at Jean-Claude Biguine Salon & Spa outlets. For this and more cool deals in your inbox every Friday, enter your email in the subscription box.
bRIGHT
What: Blackberry makeover by ColorMii, call 9820083636 or visit www.colormii.com, starts at Rs 2,000.
Why: Because it’s your best friend, and it deserves some TLC too. Pick a colour, and the guys at ColorMii will customise your Berry on the spot (older models take longer, but they’ll give you a replacement handset). New models, old handsets, repair services are available as well.
When: You want to Curve up and dye.
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What: Japanese Anime cushions at Angels, Link Corner, 33rd and 24th Road, Bandra (W), Rs 375.
Why: You’d hardly expect to see semi-clad women slurping on popsicles at a children’s store. The risqué anime cushion covers at White Peacock’s new kiddie concern might shock shopping moms, but are a pleasant surprise for those looking to pick up a jolly good pillow.
When: You want your soft ware to be hardcore.
pREVIEW
What: Cupcake Picnic Hampers from Cupcakes & Co, call 9920976000, temporary home delivery until outlets open next month, starts at Rs 40.
Why: These new kids on the block are rising to the top of Mumbai’s cupcake rush with their unbelievably cute Picnic Hampers - a cane basket that holds cupcakes shaped like burgers, popcorn and Coke cans with straws. They do regular versions and cookies as well.
When: You enjoy a good basket case.
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What: Dark Waters, H20, Pali Naka, next to Totos Garage Pub, Bandra (W), call 9821445176.
Why: Lurking in the basement of H20, this designer den of high-end export clothing and accessories stocks a secret stash of Armani shirts, Dior dresses, Christian Louboutin heels and Chanel, Mark Jacob and Burberry handbags. We loved the printed gum boots (Rs 1,650) and Juicy Couture boy shorts in a heart box (Rs 750).
When: You need a lair for your flair.
bASIL
What: Spice Rush, next to Asiatic Department Store, opposite Churchgate Station, Veer Nariman Road.
Why: Because the multi-coloured walls and happy chairs at this new eatery will cheer you up even before you sample the food. And if the breakfast and sandwich menu is anything like the Indian buffet we sampled at a soft opening this week, Spice Rush is sure to become a favorite hangout for the work and college set.
When: You want a nook on the bright side. Opening next week!
Event Round-Up: A Dastangoi evening with Urdu storytellers, tricksters and magicians on Nov 15; Alex Miles from Ibiza plays a set at Bonobo, Bandra on Nov 14; and sundown party at Aurus on Nov 15 with Peter Kruder.
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Thursday, 05 November 2009 22:12 |
Bpb Freebie: Subscribers get an awesome alcohol freebie on bpb & East’s aphrodisiac tasting menu. Sign up for the event at
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Contest: Take a shot - be the first to email us about your favourite shot (
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bEGIN
What: Second Helping gets experts to answer your culinary queries, email
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, free service exclusively for bpb subscribers.
Why: bpb brings together Mumbai’s best – Valhalla’s bartending team; Kshama
Prabhu from The Tasting Room; InterContinental Marine Drive’s Paul
Kinny; East’s owner Nachiket Shetye and Indigo’s pastry chef Ajinkya
Saundankar (read their bios here)
- to help out in your kitchen. From setting your cocktails on fire to
revealing the secret uses of pine nuts, they’ll answer your quirkiest
gastronomical questions.
When: You want too many cooks to help with your broth. On until January 1.
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What: Cutlery couture, Manish Arora for Good Earth, Raghuvanshi Mills, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, call 24951954, price on request.
Why: After stamping his psychedelic prints on everything from shoes to lipstick, fashion’s most colourful figure is all set to gatecrash your dinner party. And if his earlier designs are anything to go by, Manish Arora’s new range of bone china cutlery will be the best thing since sliced bread.
When: You want a new Fish (to) Fry. Launches Wednesday, November 11.
pARTAKE
What: Wine and beer tasting room and store, Santé, Chawla House, 60/62 Woodhouse Road, Colaba, call 64509779, starts at Rs 50 per tasting (includes five 20 ml. wines).
Why: Because of all the Mumbai outposts, the new Colaba branch is the only one that offers wine tastings from domestic and international lists (currently featuring offerings from France, Chile and South Africa) that change every week. Coming soon: a cozy booth where you can enjoy a bottle of wine you bought, fresh off the rack.
When: You want a room with a brew.
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What: Thai catering by Lotus Blossom, call 9967624034, starts at Rs 400 per person for a minimum of 10 people.
Why: Radhika’s delicate lotus fruit appetisers, sweet peanut salad and spicy basil prawn are guaranteed to float your boat.
When: You’re trying to curry favours.
bITTERSWEET
What: Liqueur cupcakes by Venial Sin, call Michelle 9867663256, Rs 45 a piece.
Why: The man behind the desserts at Da Vinci and Thai Ban is spiking his cupcakes with Amaretto and Amarula, cointreau and Kahlua, and a slew of other delicious liqueurs. His rich chocolate frosting is the icing on the cake.
When: You want to get battered and boozed.
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Event Round Up: Mumbai Salsa Festival from Nov 6-8 at Bandra (W); Farhan Akhtar, Indian Ocean and Parikrama perform live on Nov 7 at Chitrakoot Grounds, Andheri (W); techno and crazy visuals from Blot at Zenzi Mills, Lower Parel on Nov 7 at 9.30 pm.
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Thursday, 29 October 2009 20:01 |
Monday to Thursday, get your morning hit (or miss) of Mumbai with bpb Breakfast, where the city’s catch of the day (restaurant, store, service) comes to you in a daily email. Click here to subscribe.
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Bpb CONTEST: What do you want your Halloween pumpkin to turn into at midnight? Send in your answer to
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, and the most creative ones will win a free pass to the October 31 Halloween party at Bonobo or the bash at East.
bURN
What: bpb and East present Pan-Asian Aphrodisiac Tasting and Menu at East, Kemp’s Corner, Rs 650 for vegetarians and Rs 850 for non vegetarians, includes a pint of beer or a glass of wine.
Why: bpb’s first event! Ex-Nobu chef and owner of East, Nachiket Shetye skips the clichéd chocolate and oysters to bring you a truly sensuous experience. The tingle of galangal, musky scent of sweet mustard, and soft slide of lobster is bound to arouse the most stubborn senses. Read the menu here.
When: You want to feast on inter-courses. Tasting on November 11 at 8.30 pm. To sign up, email
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or call 9821468671.
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pACK
What: Hand-painted shopping bags from Bootika, call Shruti on 9892059361 or view the Facebook page here, start at Rs 650.
Why: Sporting intricately sketched taxi meters, pensive bulls and half-drunk glasses of cutting chai, these organic cotton shopping bags are the perfect reason to go green.
When: It’s time to up your market value.
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What: Rent-a-bed, Details, near Bombay House, Homi Modi Street, Fort, call 22043732, starts at Rs 200.
Why: Behind the polished surfaces of this swish home store lives a jumble of furniture: Burma teak cupboards, ancient headboards and even a rare piano. These, you can rent for a song – Ms. Anita will have them restored and delivered right to your doorstep. They lease office furniture as well.
When: You don’t want to be chained to your desk.
bUDDY
What: Personalised golf balls, Zaverchand Sports, 3rd Floor, Dena Bank building, Horniman Circle, Fort, call 9819007344, Rs 3,000 for a dozen.
Why: Send these guys a pattern, colour or inscription, and they’ll create a unique set of golf balls just for you. Perfect for gifting.
When: You want to bird(ie) watch.
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What: Super Slow workout, Bajaj Arcade, Union Park, Khar (W), call 9833923826, Rs 350 per session.
Why: Unlike other trainers hopped up on steroids, Rustom Dalal likes to take it nice and slow. With 3 twenty minute weight-training sessions a week, these unhurried quickies focus on strength training, muscle building and bone density improvement.
When: You want to switch to (a) snail male.
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Event Round Up: Halloween parties on October 31 night at Valhalla (Churchgate), Hard Rock Café (Worli) and HQ’s (Colaba); Curio Cottage opens in Khar; Chai & Why at Prithvi Theatre on Nov 1 at 11 am where TIFR expert discusses Rocket Science and Ketchup Economics in Finance.
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