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Concert feelsFor those missing weekly gigs Social has launched antiSOCIALLiveSessions in collaboration with Budweiser India As a part of this every Friday at 10 pm they bring home The Scene with artistes like DJ Bullzeye and Ankit Kocher playing live on their streaming platforms You can also order in from a Fridayspecial menu which includes mixers When the pandemic struck we started thinking what we can do to reach out to people antiSOCIAL has been the hub of music so we wanted to revive that experience We are creating a digital IP with artistes who help bring us all closer to the memories of the good old times shares Divya Aggarwal head of marketing Impresario Handmade Restaurants which owns the propertyLog on to antisocialmumbai on Facebook or SwiggyZomato to place an orderPartying across milesTheres nothing like sitting around a table with our loved ones sharing food jokes and laughter While Zoom parties take us a step closer to our friends and family that feeling of sharing a bite with them cant be replaced To bridge this gap the Andheribased Yazu Pan Asian Supper Club has started a virtual dining experience called OnlineWithYazu Ranbir Nagpal partner and coowner tells us that it works exactly in the way one would make plans to meet others for dinner lunch parties and kitty parties Guests have to place the order for the food in advance and inform us when they would like to dine We make sure that the food reaches them at the different locations at the same time so that they can enjoy it while talking to their friends over the video call he explains adding With some effort in logistics and preparation from our side it gives them the feeling that they are connected through food and makes them forget what is going on around them for a momentCall 8928642627 to place an order a day in advanceSet sail from homeEvery year AB Celestial the Bandra Reclamationbased floating restaurant remains closed during the monsoon due to foul weather However this year they had to shut shop earlier thanks to the lockdown Founder Aishwarya Bhende is now planning to go beyond just takeaways to deliver the floatel experience The plan is that after placing a takeaway order patrons can log on to their website and find a unique code that will give them access to a 360degree view of the boat interiors All of this while you enjoy your meal at home You will find our signature playlist which will be available on Spotify There will also be a video chat option to mirror the view from the restaurant That and the website are in the teething stage she says The takeaway containers too would be packaged in the restaurants nautical shades of blue and white We also plan to gift a memento from the boat with the order she addsLog on to abcelestialfloatel on Instagram for updatesIn the backdropA customer uses one of the backdropsRemember when you could head to the neighbourhood cafeacute for a client meeting or just hang out there to brainstorm ideas with your colleagues With our living rooms still doubling up as workspaces Tata Starbucks has launched a collection of seven backdrops that can be used to brighten up virtual meetings These photographs mdash with some depicting the barista station and others capturing the seating area mdash mirror Starbuckss store ambience Its a part of a larger campaign to help people feel like theyre at the store So theyve been using it as filters for their video calls says Deepa Krishnan head of the brands marketing digital loyalty PR adding Apart from this baristas also rang up customers and called out to them in the way they typically do while handing out the beverages so the connection isnt lostLog on to bitly38nBku8 to download the backdropsCatch up on all the latest Mumbai news crime news current affairs and a complete guide from food to things to do and events across Mumbai Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest news