Walking along Rampart Row in Kala Ghoda, it's hard to tell that one of the windows of the five-storeyed Ador House used to be the cherished vista of the famed painter KH Ara. One of the founding members of the Bombay Progressives, Ara had his studio on the first floor. That modest studio exists today as the office space for Artists' Centre, a gallery that has served as an exhibition venue and casual meeting ground for some of India's biggest artists. Established in 1950 as Artists' Aid Fund Centre, it is one of the oldest surviving galleries in the city and, in fact, contributed to the precinct's reputation as the "Art District of Mumbai".

Among the upscale eateries to have opened recently is the high-end gluten-free bistro, Sequel, owned by Vanika Choudhary (in pic).  A salad here costs Rs 500 upwards. Chirag Maru, restaurant real estate expert,  says the pricing at eateries here will follow the premium footfalls that the fashion boutiques draw. Pic/Pradeep Dhivar