

bAKE
What: Smoke House Deli, shop no C-90G, High Street Phoenix compound, 462, Lower Parel, call 65619618 / 9619863248 for a reservation, Rs 1,200 per person without alcohol.
Why: Easel your way into Smoke House Deli this weekend and you’ll find sketched walls, bright red chairs and snow-white chandeliers. Riyaaz Amlani’s (the man behind Salt Water Cafe and Mocha) latest Mumbai offering, this deli serves all-day breakfast, cold sandwiches, burgers, entrees, coolers and take-home marinated meats. On bpb’s palette: scrambled egg croissant, house tenderloin and basil-cucumber-lavender lemonade. Read the full review here.
When: You want to love me tenderloin. Opens at 7 pm, breakfast and lunch starts next week.
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What: Bianca Sun Hat and other shady items at www.3closets.com, call (080)26487705 or order online, shipping takes about two weeks, Rs 1,750.
Why: Illustrated with shoes that hang from peach trees and multi-plumed hummingbirds, the user interface of this new fashion e-store immediately puts you in the mood to shop – a site to see! Although they’re still stocking up, we heart their collection of accessories, including super cute hats in juicy orange and periwinkle blue, perfect for the upcoming derby season. Accessorise with a white mare.
When: You want to be under your bonnet.
pARTY
What: Gaia Home Chef catering service, call Shilarna on 9820036525 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , starts at Rs 800 per head.
Why: Goa’s loss is our grain, as Ashwem restaurant Gaia morphs into a catering service in Mumbai. Started by Shilarna (Le Cordon Bleu chef and owner of Ninja Sushi) and Christophe, Gaia’s menu features morel mushrooms, melon gazpacho, mini cheese burgers and Shilarna’s risotto version of her grandma’s Maharashtrian prawn khichdi. They cater to parties of 10 to 30, and bring crockery and bartenders if required.
When: Now because they cater to your every Ash-whim.
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What: Say It With, Atria Mall, unit number 153, Dr Annie Besant Road, Worli, call 9820726388, price on request.
Why: Giant cocktail glasses and candy-coloured boxes, sea-blue candle stands and a crystal chandelier all vie for space at this new(ish) shoebox-sized store, where you can’t actually buy anything. What you can do, however, is pick from the display or order customised gift-wrap and stationery for your upcoming bachelorette, baby shower or lunch soiree, and they’ll tailor the order exactly to your needs.
When: You want a part-y time job.
bOX OFFICE
What: Pan’s Labyrinth at Cinemax Versova, visit www.enlighten.co.in to register, Rs 1,985 for a yearly membership.
Why: Nominated for six Academy Awards and one of bpb’s favourite movies ever, this creepy-cool, visually spectacular Guillermo del Toro movie is best seen on a big screen. So if you missed it the first time around be sure to catch the replay this weekend, organised by the good folk at Enlighten Film Society. This month’s line up also includes Beauty and the Beast, Ground Hog Day and 2046.
When: Sunday, December 4 at noon.
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