Where do the cityu2019s expats shop for supplies? Here are five local neighbourhood shops that are a hit with the outlanders SCRATCHPAD When global shops local Nasrin Modak Siddiqi Daily Foods; Kurla Recommended by: Margarita Khan, agronomist and ecologist This place is every ice cream loveru2019s paradise. From rare flavours of Haagen Dasz and London Dairy ice cream to Lindt bars and fine Belgian chocolates, they stock it all.
Along with Ramen and matcha teas from Japan, they also have a fine selection of coffees, biscuits and gluten- free products. u201c I usually stock up on chocolate and chewing gum here,u201d says Russian agronomist and ecologist Margarita Khan.
. . . Where: Daily Foods, Shop No. 1, Premier Residencies A- Wing, Kohinoor City Lallu Bhajiwalla hails from Uttar Pradesh, but his makeshift shop on wheels parked on GD Somani Road has been a favourite with Cuffe Paradeu2019s expat residents for over 20 years. Anna Karolina Braniecka, Vice Consul of Poland, heads here to pick up fruits and vegetables on her way back home from work.
u201c My diet here is based mostly on fruit and veggies and I like to prepare soups since thatu2019s quite a common dish back home. I buy locally instead of at supermarkets to support sellers and ensure what I get is fresh.u201d In top; Juhu Recommended by: Zachary Coffin, actor What looks more like a clothes and cosmetic store from the outside is in fact, a one- stop shop for everythingu2014 from garments and accessories to chocolates and cosmetics.
u201c Although the prices for some of the products seem on the higher side, their imported products are all genuine. I have access to rare items under one roof,u201d says actor Zachary Coffin.
. . . Where: Shop No. 2, Vishal Apartments, Janki Kutir Max Mall 2; Mira Road Recommended by: Suzanne Bernert, actor For 10 years, German actor Suzanne Bernert has been a resident of Mumbai and loves it for many reasons, including the convenience that the local store offers.
u201c Back home, we make a lot of soups from lentils and Iu2019m glad there is easy availability of dals here. I end up picking up almost everything, including marmalade, spaghetti, noodles, perfume, shampoo and body lotion from Max Mall. The municipal market near the park is where I get fresh produce. While I donu2019t drink alcohol, for my guests, I call Star Wines.u201d . . . Where: B 101 ground Floor, Ramdev Park Road, opposite UCO Bank, Vagad Nagar . . . Where: Lallu Bhajiwala, Shop No.
1, near Sea Lord building The guy next door; Cuffe Parade Recommended by: Anna Karolina Braniecka, Vice Consul and Head of Finance at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Poland It took a while after living in India for Australian chef Kris Schuhen to learn that butcher shops were called cold storages. u201c I found everything I neededu2026 from buffalo steak and mutton chops to bacon and mutton shanks. Now, making my favourite dish from back homeu2014 lamb shanksu2014 is easy.
For the largest selection of vegetables including broccoli, asparagus and herbs like rosemary, basil and thyme, I head to Shiv near the Santa Cruz station. Itu2019s where youu2019ll find me before I am hosting a house party. Pankaj Wine Shop in Khar is where I get my alcohol home delivered on call,u201d adds Schuhen.
. . . Where: Shop No 15, Gasper Enclave Building, St John Street, near HDFC Bank Joseph Cold Storage; Bandra West Recommended by: Kris Schuhen, chef DIRECTORY Neha Sethia, 29 Food photographer and stylist Sethia is a self- taught food stylist, using her creativity and knowledge of colour theory and object placement to bring out the best in each dish she photographs.
After leaving her job in finance and moving to Mumbai three years ago, Sethia found her true calling when she attended a workshop by food blogger Deeba Rajpal. She started building her social media profile by uploading eyecatching photos of ordinary meals and eventually began working for digital agencies Mumbai Foodie and Blowfish Digital.
She is an expert at splash photographyu2014 capturing beautiful stills of drink splashes, and loves shooting desserts.
RECOMMENDED BY: Vinayak Grover, content head at Mumbai Foodie says, u201c Neha is very passionate about her work.
She is extremely talented, understands food well and is an absolute joy to work with.u201d . . . AVAILABLE FOR: Providing guidance to aspiring food photographers and stylists, doing independent projects FOLLOW: @ pixel_ please on Instagram EMAIL AT: nehasethiaphotography@ gmail. com Meet a person with a skill you can use Listen to Bohra, Sidhu talk about parenthood Head to Godrej Lu2019Affaire, an experiential lifestyle platform curated by the Godrej group in association with mid- day. Celebrity speakers Bhumi Pednekar, Shantanu Moitra, Karanavir Bohra and Teejay Sidhu will headline the fourth season.
Apart from master- classes, there will be engaging sessions on food, music, travel and health. Pednekar will don the chefu2019s hat for a live cook- off with chef Varun Inamdar. Celebrity couple Bohra and Sidhu will talk about their learnings as parents and inculcating spirituality in their children.
This yearu2019s theme is New Beginnings: Going Back to Roots. It aims to showcase Indiau2019s legacy and culture.
. . . WHEN: February 22, 1.30 PM to 6 PM WHERE: Godrej One, Vikhroli PRICE: R 999; CALL: 25188010 . . . WHEN: February 16, 10.30 AM u2013 2.30 PM WHERE: Dr Bhau Daji Lad Museum, Byculla PRICE: R 10 ( museum entry charge) CALL: 23731234 Write Haibun poems Attend a Haibun poetry writing workshop conducted by Rochelle Potkar. The format combines prose with haiku, a popular short- form Japanese poetry style written in three lines. The workshop is inspired by Nalini Malaniu2019s ongoing exhibition, The Witness. Her artworks reflect her preoccupations with the notions of oppression, dominance, justice and feminism.
D o n u2019 t M i s s t o d a y u00bb B i n g e o n Ch a rm i n a r m u t to n b i r y a n i u00bb A T : 1 2 PM t o 3 . 30 P M ; N e e l , T o t e o n t h e T urf , M a h a l a x m i ; EN TR Y : ' 6 88 o nw a rd s ; C A L L: 7 5 0 6 4 2 5 0 0 4 Lol with the comics Unwind at a comedy night that will see performances by a mixed line- up.
. . . WHEN: February 16, 8 PM onwards WHERE: The House, Versova, Andheri West PRICE: R 250; CALL: 39652955 Curated by P Vatsalya and Amruta Khandekar pic/ SURESH KARKERA pic/ PRADEEP DHIVAR
