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bpb contest: Pick one room from Le Sutra’s arty chambers (see list here) and tell us why you deserve a free night’s stay  (write to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Our favourite answer wins a stay for two at the hotel (including breakfast at Out of the Blue).

bHAIRAV

What: Raaga Bar and Kitchen, Sea Palace Hotel, 26, PJ Ramchandani Marg, Apollo Bunder, next to Radio Club, Colaba, call 61128080, Rs 250 for a plate of kebabs.

bpb sneak peek: Beat the drum for Raaga, a new eatery that's split into an Indian restaurant and pretty patio cafe bar where ex President Hotel chef whips up Italian-Mexican bites. Rooftop grill to open soon. Will the rhythm get us? Look out for the full bpb review.

When: Opens September 20.

pRANCE

What: Lady Dragon peep toe pumps, Izzo, 4 Pankaj Apartments, next to Sarvodaya library, Bandra (W), call 9819804144, Rs 1,690.

Why: Hearty congratulations to us on finding these incredibly cute Vivienne Westwood knock offs: powder blue plastic stilettos with big red heart perched on the toes. Cash or card-iac?

When: You want to rip off a heart.

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What: Studio Balance, 29/30 Krishna Kunj, opposite Anokhi, Chowpatty, call 32227931/8131, visit www.studiobalance.in or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , start at Rs 400 per class.

Why: Early bird gets the worm. Some incentive that is! We’d rather rise for free yoga, martial arts, kickboxing and dance lessons to be held on opening week (September 20-25) at this sexy new fitness studio. bpb loves the leafy courtyard for tai chi and dance supervisor Avit Dias’ plan for Glee-inspired musical sessions.

When: Classes officially begin on September 27. Balance beam!

bRAND

What: Luggage tags by Magnolia Design, to order call Sheetal on 22832202 / 8898217887 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , Rs 500 for set of 4.

Why: The carousel will love to go around with your suitcase when it’s dressed in these super fun candy-coloured  luggage tags with Bon Voyage, Par Avion, Ciao and other travel phrases written across them.

When: You want to land new air craft.

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What: At-home single malt tasting, call Nikhil Agarwal from All Things Nice on 9820704500 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , start at Rs 15,000.

Why: Trade in drunk-to-death wine tastings for a single malt party in your living room, where trained sommelier Nikhil will teach you how to multi-cask: sip through the Highlands, Lowlands and Islay, learn how to pair whisky with cheese and stock up on malt know-how. Don’t Glenfi-ditch! He also conducts personalised cognac, vodka and coffee tastings.

When: You want to play hop Scotch.

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Event Round-Up: Panini Festival at Elbo Room; talk on Understanding Opera by NCPA at Crossword Bookstore (Kemps Corner) on September 17 at 7 pm; beer pong contest at Kino 108 on September 23.