How else would you describe the fact that we land up at the brand new Barking Deer with a dedicated animal lover and conservationist couple? A meaningful coincidence (turns out to be a yummy one too) ofcourse. Sure! Two things turn out not so right, firstly Barking Deer was touted as a microbrewery (they have yet to get their license) Secondly the barking deer is very...more...

She's youthful, she's vibrant fun, she's quirky and high-energy. She's Asian but Delhi-born. She has just moved to Bandra and Mamagoto has caught the imagination of the fickle Mumbaiker. The result? Packed restaurant and "no reservations" policy. So I land up at the Bandra eatery, one afternoon at 12.15 and wait outside to lunch there. And...more...

Do you see the dull-gold reksine sofa on which Ive placed the food? This is the first time Ive sat one such and eaten my meal alone. In this tiny, narrow (you can see it edge to edge in the photo) wooden-floored eatery, a clutter of mismatched furniture, wrought iron chairs, stained glass backlit panels and artificial leaves jostle for attention. The brightly lit...more...

We can never match the youthful exuberance and newness of the fleetly evolving whirl of the suburbs. I love to eatabout and hangabout here. Like today, with the great fun and well informed two some: Malaya Pradhan, who not only loves to cook but has a take on most everything and Mrinalini Khanna who admits to a more low maintenance take when it comes to food. Both love...more...

When I heard of the recently opened "Jam Jar diner" I fell in love with that name and made a dash to Versova to check it out. With me was a chef extraordinaire Himanshu Taneja, the highly experienced Executive Chef of a suburban five star hotel, who's passionate about excellence and likes to do "simple things right" On my way there, I bumped...more...