Mumbai’s iconic B Merwan & Co., a 112-year-old bakery, has closed its doors, leaving mawa cake lovers nostalgic. Once a staple of the city’s Parsi cafe culture, the cake continues to evoke memories of chai-time treats, with culinary historians tracing its origins to multiple bakeries, including Pune’s Royal Bakery and Grant Road institutions
24 January,2026 09:13 AM IST | Mumbai | Shriram Iyengar
Mumbai restaurants are rolling out festive Republic Day menus celebrating India’s diverse flavours. Kamats Legacy in Malad West offers a South Indian Sadhya buffet till January 26 for Rs 699, while Sesame-Hyatt Centric in Juhu serves a tricolour spread featuring sushi, dumplings, and live counters on January 26 from 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
24 January,2026 09:12 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha Ghosh
India’s favourite condiment — chutneys — that usually sit on the edge of the plate now get a centre spread in a book
18 January,2026 10:17 AM IST | Mumbai | Nasrin Modak Siddiqi
A festive Maharashtrian delicacy, Gul Poli is a sweet flatbread made with jaggery, sesame seeds, coconut and gram flour. Traditionally prepared during Makar Sankranti, this wholesome recipe blends slow-roasted ingredients into a rich stuffing, sealed between wheat puris and roasted gently in ghee for a warm, celebratory treat
14 January,2026 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | Trisha GhoshADVERTISEMENT
