This week in Mumbai: Have tea at Yauatcha, catch Kalki’s bold monologue and more

This week in Mumbai it’s all about the nosh. We’re taking you on a global culinary expedition that begins with tangy Thai food at the Intercontinental and ends with delicate French fare at the Daily. A day-long festival exclusively dedicated to gourmet food is also a part of this palate-pleasing week as is a unique tea-time treat at Yauatcha. In case you’re worried about packing on some extra pesky pounds, we suggest you head to the blueFROG to catch DJ Anish Soods mind-blowing live performance where a night of dancing till you drop will help you sweat it out. Don’t forget to renew your gym membership!

sriranchaSriracha Food Festival
You can never go wrong with Sriracha. The spicy Thai chilli sauce made from red chilli peppers, garlic, vinegar, salt, and sugar is tangy, versatile, uber flavourful and has for long now enjoyed immense popularity the world over. We for one simply can’t get enough of the delicious hot sauce and Chef Kayzad Sadri, Executive Chef at KOH is of the same opinion. Sadri and his team have crafted a pop up menu based solely on this unique sauce. The special menu includes mouth-watering dishes such as Phad Dou hu sot Sriracha – grilled tofu with soy with sriracha pearls, Phad Moo Sap Yang Sriracha – sriracha glazed pork spare ribs, sesame and chilli dust, Phad Pik kai sriracha – marinated chicken wings tossed in honey sriracha sauce, Kunchieng Poo Thord sriracha – crab meat, spring onion, lemon zest and sriracha chilli fried, Khao Phad fried rice with homemade sauce, broccoli, peppers and baby corn which are all designed to highlight the sauce. The divine Kluy Bued Chee –ripe banana simmered in sweetened coconut milk makes for an ideal end to the meal. Don’t miss out if you’re not afraid to spice it up a bit.
Date: Until the 7th of September, 2014.
Address: Koh by Ian Kittichai, InterContinental Hotel, 135, NSC Bose Road, Marine Lines, Mumbai.

tea-and-dim-sum-afternoonsTea and Dim Sum Afternoons
Spend dreary monsoon afternoons at Mumbai’s favourite dim sum house, Yauatcha. Sip on a warm cup of tea from their wide selection of exotic teas while nibbling on delicious dim sums and the restaurant’s famous macaroons. On offer at Yauatcha’s afternoon tea special are some of the restaurant’s signature dishes including Truffle Edamame Dumpling, Chicken & Prawn Shumai, Crystal Dumpling and Hargau amongst others.
Date: Until 4th September, 2014.
Address: Yauatcha, Raheja Tower, Bandra Kurla Complex, 10, 1st Floor, C-30, G Block, Bandra East Mumbai.

french-weekFrench Week
The cute and quirky Daily is all set to embark on a month-long culinary expedition. The gastronomic adventure which will feature fare from different cuisines around the world (Moroccan, Lebanese and Thai) will fist kick off its journey with a French Week. French Week will see the eatery serving up scrumptious French classics from baked ratatouille to cordon blue chicken to flambé tenderloin and French onion soup and of course, melt-in your-mouth lamb bourguignon amongst plenty others. We are salivating already!
Date: Until the 6th of September, 2014.
Address: The Daily, SV Road, Bandra West, Mumbai.

kalkiKalki: A Solo Act on Womanhood
Watch the gorgeous Kalki Koechlin take on the ridiculous patriarchal society we live in today. Cross-referencing history and mythology the actress aims to highlight the role of a woman in today’s times and the struggle she is destined to undergo due to the regressive and oppressive nature of our society. The actress, along with the #VogueEmpower mission, hopes to sensitize the public to the several issues plaguing the women of our country at present. We simply can’t wait to watch the fiery actress light up the stage with her bold monologue.
Date: 4th September, 2014.
Time: 7pm.
Pricing: Rs.600
Address: Canvas Laugh Club, Palladium Mall, 3rd Floor, High Street Phoenix, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai.

club-desireClub Desire
Based on the French Opera, Carmen by Georges Bizet, Club Desire is a quirky contemporary musical set in the heart of Mumbai’s nightlife. The play, a classic love story at heart also explores various themes of love, tradition, freedom, possession, order and anarchy. Directed by Sunil Shanbag, the well-performed play beautifully depicts the simplicity of love even in today’s complicated times.
Date: 6th and 7th September, 2014.
Time: 7pm.
Pricing: Rs. 300 – Rs. 400
Address: Experimental Theatre, National Centre for Performing Arts, NCPA Marg, Nariman Point, Mumbai.

bombay-fusionBombay Fusion: Food Festival
This year’s Bombay Fusion food festival is packing in a whole lot more than just fantastic food. Chic fashion accessories, home décor items, quirky apparels as well as a host of fun, exciting workshops will all also be a part of the day-long festival. The gourmet fare on offer will include a smorgasbord of exotic desserts, cakes, breads, beverages, wines, cheese, pickles, olive oil etc. while the interesting workshops taking place will include Rashi Sanghvi’s informative session about tea, a wine tasting session hosted by Turning Point as well as a Health Special Workshop, perfect for the fitness freak. Just hearing about Chef Prachi Goel’s (co-owner of Brownie Cottage) brownie shake making, Chocolate marquise making and dessert-plating session has already got us drooling in anticipation!
Date: Wednesday, 3rd September.
Time: 11am – 8pm.
Address: Royal Oak Banquets, K Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai.

anish-soodAnish Sood Live: Bluefrog
One of the best things to have happened to the Indian EDM scene is Anish Sood who can be caught dropping some of the trippiest beats this Friday at the blueFROG. The pelvic-shaking musical line up of the world-renowned EDM artist, besides featuring favourites like David Guetta, Steve Aoki, Laidback Luke and Fedde Le Grand who he has performed with no less will also include his debut hit EP ‘Wanna Be Your Only Love’ which was aired on Armin van Buuren’s A State Of Trance. What are you waiting for? Go put on your dancing shoes already!
Date: 5th September, 2014.
Time: 10:30pm to 1am.
Pricing: Entry charges apply.
Address: blueFROG, Mathuradas Mills Compound, Senapati Bapat Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai

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