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bURGER
What: Gostana’s new home at 8, Fatima Villa, 29th Road, Pali Naka, next door to Da Vinci, Bandra (W), call 64533359, Rs 120 for a chicken steak burger.
Why: The new Gostana is bigger (inside and al-fresco sections seat 35), better (yum new herb sandwich, more board games, music concert screenings) and stronger (they now serve alcohol)! Plus, a new 1 am deadline means there’s more time to play.
When: Outside section opens this weekend; bpb subscribers get a blueberry “cuffin” free with home delivery until November 11.
pEEK-A-BOO
What: Plastic frame Glassing Sunglasses at Trunk, 67-69, Woodhouse Road, Colaba, call 22185234, Rs 1,700 for a pair.
Why: These square-bottomed aviators might look a little rasta-sasta, but that’s part of their charm. Rimmed in cherry red, bottle green, fuchsia, cobalt and a whole bunch of other colours, they’ll give your wardrobe a new point of view.
When: You want a site for sore eyes.
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What: Bachelor and bachelorette party supplies by Wanna Party, call Vishal on 9833924717 / 9004646700 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , flexible budget.
Why: Wanna Party will string together some serious sexies - drinking games, naughty props, devious decorations – for your last night of freedom. Requests include giant cakes and unofficial help with “dancers” who jump out of them. Wooo Hooo Hefner! Mansion not.
When: You want to make a wish and blow.
bOOKMARK
What: Jaya: An Illustrated Retelling of the Mahabharata by Devdutt Pattanaik, available at leading bookstores, Rs 499.
Why: Raise a boast to this illustrated version of the Mahabharata, studded with interesting pearls – the epic’s original title, names of all 100 Kauravas, actual dates of the war. Spread over 108 chapters are also lesser-known stories of men and women, men who made women and men who became women.
When: You want to receive Dev reviews.
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What: Graphic Ninja posters by Life on Mars, visit www.lifeonmars.in or call 07738649869 to order, Rs 300 for the small size.
Why: Hate the world and everyone in it? Wall in with matte posters of fierce Martian bandits, sci-fi Aladdins and a chain-toting bear designed by graphic artist Jas Charanjiva. Watch out for her T-shirts, coming next month. Haiya!
When: You want to make a paper plane(t).
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Event Round-up: The DesignMile Contest displays cool art at Bandra venues from November 6 to 13; French Ballet lessons at The Art Loft on November 6 & 7 from 2 to 5 pm; Diwali special lunch menu at Ziya until November 7.
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