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FOOD

Why Elco Pani Puri is not the Best

Many Non-Bandraites visit places which are well over their prime for eg Elco Pani Puri. They might have been good in the '80s but now they are many more places which the visitors need to be acquainted with.

PLACES

Art and craft workshops in Bandra

As you pass by Bandra Police station, you will often wonder why there is a crowd at Dheeraj Plaza just across the street. It’s no secret but only a chosen few know about this and if you are one of them you are lucky. Asian Paints conducts regular art

COMMUNITY

Chistmas festivities are best felt at Hill Road, Bandra

We highly recommend spending a few weeks leading up to Christmas at Hill Road, Bandra. You are ought to be surprised with the lavish celebrations and spirit of Christmas. It is truly a delight to take a detour in the by lanes. Every passing bungalow in the neighborhood decks up

BANDRAITE

Review of the Book "The House at 43, Hill Road" by Brenda Rodrigues

 The Housing society is a micro democracy and corruption starts here. This Book is a tale of the fight between the writers family and the owners of the Select Corner.  Braz Rodrigues who built one of the first bungalows on Hill Road in the mid 1800’s. The

BANDRAITE

Notes from the Launch of The house at 43, Hill Road.

The story of the house Joe’s grand father Braz Rodrigues built the palatial house at 43, Hill Road. Braz his children even his grandchildren were fluent in Portuguese and were very westernised. Braz married twice and inherited property of his first wife and got Rs 300 ( a tidy

COMMUNITY

An Air-conditioned study room at Hill road

I have been living in Bandra for 5 years. I am almost bored and feel I have explored every nook and cranny of this suburb. But sometimes there are surprises. I recently posted a image on Instagram of Ramkrishna Library in Khar asking whether the place was air-conditioned. Pat came

BMC

BMC demolishes alfresco sections of La Folie Lab, Junkyard cafe and others

Yesterday morning BMC went on a drive at HIll road to demolish unauthorised sections of a few of the eateries, Starting with junkyard cafe where the damage done was maximum and moving on to La Folie lab and then Karachi sweets and Liao Schezwan Kitchen. Below some of the tweets

COMMUNITY

A community driven organic farm in Bandra - Pixie Dust Farms

I met Christopher Pereira towards the end of monsoon to talk to him about this community is driven project at St. Peters KG. I saw a few tweets from @diipti talking about this farm and how volunteers go and nurture this organic farm. So enjoy this exclusive interview with Christopher

hill road

Six things I know about Le-Reve and you might want to know.

So this afternoon, I decided to do a recce at the newly opened Spice Cinemas single screen theatre called Le Reve. The newly opened theatre looks plush with lot marble flooring at white washed interiors but retains the same layout. Here are some points for you to know about your

ACTING SCHOOL

The 9-Month Method Acting Program At Jeff Goldberg Studio

Recently I went for a free method-acting workshop last Sunday and was very impressed by the kind of efforts the guys at Jeff Goldberg Studio are putting up. Though I thought it was a fun way to spend a Sunday afternoon, most of the people who were present there were

FAST FOOD

Is this the best Shawarma in Bandra? - Marinate

Assad Dadan is our Guest Blogger; he blogs at Medium & Rare; this blog post was first published here ‘Purple Yellow Red and Blue’ by Portugal. The Man is playing on the headphones, Windy scenes from the outside and snacking on my preferred delicately wrapped middle eastern wrap

HANDBAGS

Bandra thrift shopping on Hill Road and Linking Road.

It's a bit long video, but there are some absolutely gorgeous stuff Nirasha who I believe is based out of Pune, but comes to Bandra has shopped. So any ladies wondering where to shop, this is a must watch.  

ARTS & CULTURE

Damian Christmas Window December 2014.

Content Source : https://inditerrain.indiaartndesign.com/2013/12/joy-of-christmas-store-front-display_19.html One of the most decorative and dedicated store-front displays spread across a length of approx. 25ft for 45 years now. With the spirit of ‘loving n giving’ at the helm of Christmas and New Year, traditional montages of the

FOOD/BEV

Shawarma in the hiding.

'Purple Yellow Red and Blue' by Portugal. The Man playing on the headphones, Windy scenes from the outside and snacking on my preferred delicately wrapped middle eastern wrap from this tiny eatery which i parceled away on my way back.This gem of a eatery is tucked inside

DANCE CLASSES

Capoeira - Martial Art classes conducted by Sucuri.

This slideshow requires JavaScript. Bandra witnesses a social and an extremely fun way to stay fit and healthy with Capoeira – an Afro Brazilian martial art. Combining elements of dance, martial arts, acrobatics, and music, Capoeira is unlike any other martial art. Capoeira believes in “play” rather than

COMMUNITY

Shopping challenge - spend Rs 1000 in 10 mins at Hill Road.

There are awesome accessories at Hill road and linking road, going cheap, love this video of Scherezade Shroff putting up a 10 min challenge to spend Rs 1000.

FOOD/BEV

Review of Ground zero at Cest La Vie.

This slideshow requires JavaScript. Finally a bar where I can go and chill out. So what’s different about this place.? Chairs/sofa’s !! I have a thing for comfortable seatings, maybe it’s because of my impoverished childhood or some fetish. But the sofa’s

FOOD/BEV

MAMAGOTO reviewed by @farudaru

Image sourced from https://www.mamagoto.in/index2.html MAMAGOTO, such a fun name don’t you think? And the fun & kitsch doesn’t just end there, the beautiful Japanese style paintings on the walls and a glass full of tigers all over add pizzaz to the

EMERGENCY

CEDS - Centre for Eye Diagnostics and Surgery

CEDS – The Center For Eye Diagnostics and Surgery is a premier ISO 9001 : 2008 Certified Eye Hospital set in the heart of Bandra on Hill Road. For common eye problems to rare sight-threatening diseases, CEDS provides general eye care and other subspecialty services attracting patients from throughout the city

BEAUTY SALONS & SPA's

Vikas Marwah's Hair Beauty Salon & Academy

“Vikas Marwah’s Hair & Beauty” is India’s Leading Hair Salon! Designed in vibrant colours, Vikas’ salon is a welcoming sight. It is characterised by its youthful atmosphere and bright ambience. Here one can experience the latest cutting and styling techniques with modern equipment

FOOD/BEV

Shocolaat

The delicate softness of your romantic evenings, and the perfectly-balanced-sweetness that compliments every occasion in delectably cozy and heart-warming shades of brown is Shocolaat at your service. Shocolaat is available in a wider assortment of fillings and flavours, the silken dollops are carefully tailored with dark cocoa, white and milk

GROCERIES

Godrej's Nature Basket

Godrej Nature’s Basket is the retail venture of Godrej group and is today India’s foremost retail destination for fine foods from across the world. Started in 2005 as a single fresh food store, we have today morphed into a 29store chain of premium gourmet stores strategically located at

FURNITURE & HOME DECOR

Damian Furniture

Damian was founded in the year 1962 by Late Mr. Damian Pereira, an entrepreneur who always strived for excellence. He started with a workshop at Bandra, to offer excellent quality furniture crafted out of wood. His outstanding designing abilities coupled with professionalism got him a distinct reputation in the furniture

hill road

The Diamond Factory

Diamonds, the most mystical and enduring of all precious gemstones are unquestionably a woman’s best friend: perhaps because there is an unspoken, subtle intimacy between a woman and her diamond jewellery. When it comes to selecting your special piece you may already know exactly what you want, or

FOOD/BEV

Lucky Hotels and Restaurants

As India’s doors opened to the Moghul Empire, the magical world of Moghlai cuisine was introduced. From here began the saga of the deliciously flavored saffron colored rice cooked with meats: The Biryani. Biryani originates from the Persian word ‘Biryan” meaning fried actually implying pressure fried. And if it