The Spill • 23rd April 2021

How Distance Brought Me Closer to the Cuisine of My Disappearing Minority

I once ditched dhandar for dumplings and sidestepped saas-ni-macchi for steak, but the culture of Parsi Zoroastrians lives through me - and through the food I brought with me

The Afternoon DC • 7th November 2014

Turning Point Sangria

Tart green apples with a hint of fruity white wine... swirls of orange mixed with robust reds... you’ve suddenly got a craving for sangria. However, going out to a restaurant just to order a glass is not something you want to do — forget making one at home. Well, Turning Point comes to a quick rescue, with its newly launched sangria — available in colourful bottles with youth-friendly graffiti prints.

The Afternoon DC • 12th April 2013

Poush

With outlets dotting the city that promise a Kashmiri experience, Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you whether the food at Poush is up to the mark

The Afternoon DC • 24th January 2014

Nico Bombay

Bombay seems to have a new obsession with the Jazz Age, what with 20s movies, jazz festivals and a sudden foray of jazz bar-esque restaurants in the city. Nico Bombay is the latest entrant, complete with warm lights, low slung chairs (very uncomfortable for shorter people), bar stools, pretty candles and suited up staff. It’s chic and modern with a heady antique vibe and the menu, though just a single page, looks appetising

The Afternoon DC • 11th November 2011

Schokolaade

They believe sugarfree desserts are an oxymoron and that tea can help you indulge. Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you why Anita Dongre’s designer café, Schokolaade in Khar is a must-visit

The Afternoon DC • 4th February 2011

Bhonu

It’s not often that you get to eat a good, wholesome Parsi meal in the city unless of course you’re at someone’s house or can cook it. While you can hop from Chinese to Italian in a matter of minutes anywhere in the city, craving Lagan and Navjote specials often means spending a good amount of time wondering where to go...

The Afternoon DC • 6th August 2016

Sindhful

No, that’s not our attempt to create a quirky new word; it’s the name of a delivery joint in the city that focuses on Sindhi meals. Rhea Dhanbhoora tries a few dishes from Sindhful to see what they’ve got to offer

The Afternoon DC • 10th June 2011

Mirzaghalib

Empty restaurants usually mean one of two things. Either the food is not upto the mark or the restaurant is so new that no one has really had the chance to sample the fare yet. Mirzaghalib, Unicontinental Hotel’s latest offering, is the second of the lot. Barely two weeks old, the place is still in its growing stage, but the only way you will know that is if they tell you or by the lack of customers dining there.

The Afternoon DC • 20th July 2012

Mia Cucina

As expected from Mia Cucina, the service was well informed and willing to take over. So, I decided to trust our waiter’s advice and ordered the Bombil Fritto (Rs. 175) and Bruschetta Caponata (Rs. 175), both dishes I would never have ordered myself. Don’t underestimate their ability to serve up a surprise with the humble Bombay Duck, as the little pieces were deliciously coated, accompanied by a light salsa that didn’t overpower the flavour of the fish. The bruschetta was another surprise, loaded with Sicilian eggplant relish and mozzarella that melted in my mouth.

The Afternoon DC • 8th June 2012

Melange

Mélange is not a top-notch, fancy café but we love the friendly service and unique dishes. We’re adding it to our list of regulars and we recommend that you do the same.

The Afternoon DC • 3rd August 2012

Le Pain Quotidien

While bread aficionados hold Le Pain Quotidien in awe because of its delectable offerings and freshly baked loaves, there’s more than meets the eye when you visit the bakery. From set breakfasts to an extensive wine list and a variety of options that include organic, vegetarian and eggless options, LPQ’s menu helps you get in the mood for a feast.

The Afternoon DC • 17th September 2010

Le15

Visit Le15 for macarons and cupcakes that are pure indulgence, says Rhea Dhanbhoora

The Afternoon DC • 21st September 2012

Le Mangii

We helped ourselves to their Lemon Cheese Pie (Rs. 245) for dessert, which was slightly heavy on gelatin, but the buttery base completely made up for it. Service at Le Mangii is as warm as their décor and helpful, but they lack a bit of coordination that would make it excellent. The restaurant is a great place to kickstart your weekend sitting by the bar and an even better place for a scrumptious after-work meal.

The Afternoon DC • 28th February 2014

LaFolie

Gâteau Français If you're still pondering over the title, it means French cake! Bringing Parisian sparkle to Bombay, Sanjana Patel's new patisserie is home to treats she’s perfected, while adding a good dose of French to her vocabulary, as you can see from the menu that’s replete with French terms and phrases that only two types of people will be able to decipher — those familiar with French terms and those familiar with patisserie terms. For the rest, the friendly staff are ready to take you through the menu, so don't despair.

The Afternoon DC • 30th November 2012

Kailash Parbhat

The food at Kailash Parbat surprised us, in a good way. There was one thing that stood out… the chaat. From the chutney to the sev and puris, everything was top notch. It might be more expensive than your local bhelwalla, but you can be assured of the hygiene and quality

The Afternoon DC • 20th February 2015

Indulge... Cakes, Chocolates & More

Thin black lines veined across the glossy top. The colours stared at me, perfectly blended, and reminiscent of a window in an old, glass house. I could have been staring at a sheet of stained glass — so, of course, I had to poke my finger in, just to check. A gooey, sticky ganache was lifted off the top of the massive, layered cake, which was decorated to resemble (you guessed it) stained glass

The Afternoon DC • 20th December 2013

Imbiss

Imbiss’ new joint at Colaba takes the term meat lover to a new level and is definitely not for the squeamish. Rhea Dhanbhoora tells you what makes it stand out

The Afternoon DC • 23rd November 2012

Icing on Top

When the chocolate brown bags with a soft pink logo found their way into our office, our entire staff was pulled out of their afternoon slump with the promise of a sugar high. Presentation and packaging is lovely and Icing on Top delivers its goodies in specially created boxes that are as appealing as the goodies inside!

The Afternoon DC • 21st December 2014

iChef

When the 48hrs Team heard of iChef, we were elated. But, did the new concept really make cooking that much simpler for us? We tested it out...

The Afternoon DC • 8th February 2013

Skky

Newly opened Skky at the Ramada Hotel & Convention Centre in Powai is a lounge that promises private dining and delectable food...