Category Archives: Travel

Let down by LPQ!

Posted on May 11, 2011 by amusingelephant

After reading recently that Suzette a French creperie has opened up at Nariman Point I was looking forward to going there for breakfast on mother’s day. Unfortunately Suzette’s is closed on Sundays so I will have to visit it on … Continue reading →

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Immeasurable Moments

Posted on April 25, 2011 by amusingelephant

After traveling to various places around the world, Huzefa Rangwala will open his photography show at Pradarshak Gallery from 25 April to 07 May 2011. Most travel photographers hope to document the landscape in a way so that the viewer … Continue reading →

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Britannia, a Bombay gem

Posted on April 19, 2011 by amusingelephant

Britannia, located in the landmark Ballard Estate building in the business district and is nearly a 90 year-old establishment. This restaurant is one of the few remaining in the city that serves Parsi food. Parsi food is an Indian way … Continue reading →

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Brunch at Blue Frog – a wholesome experience

Posted on April 13, 2011 by amusingelephant

Blue Frog by Serie architects is located in Bombay’s old mills district. It is housed in a warehouse that has been transformed into an acoustic lounge that also serves as a restaurant, bar and live music venue. Staggered booths carved … Continue reading →

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Why Loiter? Is Mumbai an ideal city to loiter in?

Posted on April 12, 2011 by amusingelephant

Studio X in Mumbai last month hosted the launch of a book that highlights women’s access to public space. Titled, “Why Loiter?” The book is an effort of three women; Sameera Khan a Mumbai based journalist and writer, Shilpa Phadke an … Continue reading →

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Busaba Beckoned

Posted on March 10, 2011 by amusingelephant

Busaba Beckoned This post has been long overdue. Last month Bombay Brunch Brigade went to Busaba. I was looking forward to this brunch all month long as we had planned on going to Busaba in January but ended up skipping … Continue reading →

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Studio X arrives in Bombay!

Posted on February 23, 2011 by amusingelephant

Studio X, a global network initiative by Columbia University had an opening reception on Feb 10th to announce it’s arrival in Bombay. After New York, Beijing, Rio and Jordan; Bombay is the fifth city to join this growing network of … Continue reading →

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A day in Calcutta as sweet as Mishti Doi

Posted on February 9, 2011 by amusingelephant

It has been a little over three weeks now since I began working. I still reach work about 10 to 15 minutes before the official start time. My first project is in Calcutta. So last week when I was told that … Continue reading →

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Joss, one for the gastronomic traveler

Posted on February 6, 2011 by amusingelephant

As part of my brother’s birthday celebrations this week we went to dine at Joss, a fine dining restaurant serving modern Asian flare from sushi to Indonesian noodles. In the past month or so we had made reservations here twice … Continue reading →

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A thrilling first week at work

Posted on January 23, 2011 by amusingelephant

My first day at work I reached the office by 10:18 am and I found myself knocking on the door. I was then let in by one of the office assistants (or peons as they are referred to in India) … Continue reading →

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