What’s Brewing in Mumbai?
I’ve been asking that question for long, and now there’s reason to be excited. As of a week ago, Mumbai’s first commercial craft brewers finally acquired permission to brew. How awesome is that! Get familiar with the trio behind the… Read More
Scotch Malt Whisky Society launch in India
Last week the well-known association for malt lovers, the Scotch Malt Whisky Society was launched in Mumbai. The SMWS was set up in 1983 and now operates in 19 countries with over 26,000 malt-loving members. Ashwin Deo (founder of Turning… Read More
Kala Ghoda Wine Festival 2013
A quick round up of what you need to know about the 3rd Kala Ghoda Wine Festival. When: Friday & Saturday – 8th and 9th February, 2013 What time: 2.00 pm to 10.00 pm Where: Royal Oaks Banquets, K. Dubash Marg,… Read More
Mumbai by night
One from the TAJ CITY GUIDE Mumbai. A guide to the watering holes in Mumbai. (Click on the image to read)
Day 2 of #WINWOLFTRAP Contest
It’s Day 2 of the #WinWolftrap Contest and that means another chance to win a bottle of the The Wolftrap. The Wolftrap is a premium wine from South Africa made at the Boekenhoutskloof Winery. Well-regarded in the wine world, it… Read More
WineKart contest: #WinWolftrap
If you live in Mumbai and enjoy wine, you’re going to love this new online store – The Wine Kart. Created by Wine Park which imports great wines to India, this new website makes wine shopping/gifting quick and convenient, with… Read More
Mumbai Wine Fest 2013 Round up
The fourth edition of the Mumbai Wine Fest was held at Radio Club on the 5th and 6th of January. As far as ambiance goes, this wine fair on the pier takes the cake every year. When I entered late… Read More
Restaurant Week India September 2012
Restaurant Week India is back! Now in its fifth edition, Mumbai, Delhi and Bangalore will be able to enjoy RWI from September 24th until the 30th. This time there’s a massive line up of participating restaurants across the three… Read More
Fuse 2.0 Signature Cocktails
Fuse 2.0 is a new range of signature cocktails that was launched at Wink at Vivanta by Taj – President a few days ago. Created by Diageo Reserve Brand Ambassador Tim Etherington – Judge (also of the #BombayCocktailClub fame), the… Read More
When Gin Comes Calling
Published in Liquid Magazine, July – August 2012. Written by Karina Aggarwal. Two Michelin-star chef Sergi Arola, launched AROLA, at JW Marriott. ‘When Gin Comes Calling’ in Liquid magazine takes a look at the chef’s first Asian outpost, and finds… Read More
Know your mixologist: Nicci Stringfellow
Nicci has been based in Mumbai for the last four months. She is a consultant mixologist for KA hospitality, handling the bar both at Hakkasan and Yauatcha. She’s even working on KA’s latest project, the Mediterranean themed Otto Infinito which… Read More
The Reggaeton
Nicci Stringfellow, consultant mixologist at Hakkasan, Yauatcha and Otto Infinito, Mumbai. The Reggaeton is one of her specialty cocktails. Read more about her here. The Reggaeton “This drink is something I created for a Havana Club cocktail competition and I think it’s… Read More
#GigglewaterContest: FREE BEER UP FOR GRABS!
All these dry-days in Mumbai have made us thirsty and irritable. So, to up the spirits – yours and our own – we’re announcing the #GigglewaterContest. A chance to win free Miller High Life beer! Read on for the full scoop. The… Read More
Beer Review: Budweiser Magnum
If you’ve read my previous post then you know that Anheuser-Busch InBev launched Budweiser Magnum in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Hyderabad yesterday. It is available in Mumbai at Rs. 150 for 650ml and Rs. 80 for a pint of 330ml…. Read More
