In March 2015, Mumbai's culture (and food buffs) got an unpleasant surprise. Samovar, their beloved café, was to close down. Endless pudina chai sessions, friendly banter over the quality of art in the city and cheery staff who knew your staple orders, were to become part of city folklore. Soon enough, the Page 3 set and jhola-sporting collegians queued up to get a taste of the space's famous snacks and savour its vibe for that one last time.