March may signal a flurry of pink campaigns, but the truth is we still live in a world where women are constantly pitted against one another. Which is why it’s refreshing to see Dr Arshia Siddique, chef Urvika Kanoi and Karishma Dalal — three women restaurateurs, whose outposts are located along the same Bandra lane — join hands to support not just each other, but also other women, by tying up with Vipla Foundation, a non-profit that combats trafficking and enables vocational training for survivors. The result is a Bandra block party starting on International Women’s Day, which will involve Kunafa World Mumbai, Cafe Duco, and Bombay Salad Co. Guests can purchase a collective ticket to avail treats at the three restaurants, while supporting the non-profit.

The two-day fiesta is modelled on the concept of food crawls, popular in global cities such as London. Dr Siddique, who runs Kunafa World Mumbai, recalls, “While I was studying in London, I discovered the concept of food crawls. I would go for the ones which were part of my university’s food club. The best part is that you get to socialise with different people, and try different kinds of cuisines, all at once at a great price. This experience is something I didn’t see people replicating in Mumbai as much.”