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Bandra born – A shapeshifting culinary beast that runs on pure basics
The moment you cross the threshold of Bandra Born, you’re sucked into the belly of the beast. With the outside world dissolved and evaporated, blue hues of various textures take precedence, and you see two timelines dancing simultaneously in front of you – one where the same space was formerly Salt Water Cafe, a 14-year…
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An empty ‘marie biscuit’ jar, full of tea-time memories
The tea-sessions at my grandmother’s home in Ajmer (Rajasthan) would commence long before I’d even be awake. Brimming with the festive vibe that brought the whole extended family together each year, the mornings would start on a familiar note. The muffled noises from the enclosed verandah (jangla) would filter through the netted door, knocking on…
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The soul of ‘Bar Spirit Forward’ is the personable mixologists, conjuring more than just delectable cocktails
After the eyes get used to the sufficiently-lit-for-a bar space, with warm tones of browns, sepia, and turquoise bursting off the interiors, what takes the breath away is the expansive bar table that sprawls across the entire length of the spacious room. I perch myself on one of the bar tables, as it’s a weekday…
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