AURUS
AER AURUS CAFE BY THE BEACH
YAUATCHA
When it opened in 2011, with Gordon Ramsay trained chef Alex Bignotti at the helm, Two One Two Bar and Grill quickly gained a fan following for its simple Italian cuisine. Sadly, Bignotti has since left for Hong Kong, but Two One Two continues to serve up delectable fare. With its indoor and outdoor seating, and a bar-cum-lounge area, it’s become a rendezvous point in midtown Worli. There is an extensive wine selection and the restaurant is a great place for a first-time date, a serious business dinner, or a night out with friends.
If you fancy a night out next to India’s reigning movie stars, head straight to Aurus, the beachfront restaurant and lounge in Mumbai’s equivalent of Beverly Hills – the city’s Juhu suburb. With its unrivalled setting right on the water, and extensive cocktail list, Aurus is one of Mumbai’s most loved nightspots, and a staple on the city’s celebrity trail. The nouvelle continental cuisine quality is fairly good, as is to be expected at a restaurant known more for its scene than its food. Weekend nights are best for people-watching so be sure to book in advance.
If you’re looking for a bit of tranquillity amidst the frenetic pace of Mumbai, head to Cafe by the Beach, a little gem on south Mumbai’s Chowpatty beach. Aptly described as a bit of Goa in Mumbai, the cafe serves wraps, sandwiches and salads as well as soft drinks and tea and coffee (but no alcohol). Amble along one end of the grand boulevard (known as the ‘Queen’s Necklace,’) on Marine Drive until you reach the other end where Cafe by the Beach is located before retiring for a cutting chai.
Its hipper and more chic cousin Hakkasan may continue to attract the uber-rich, but don’t scoff at Yauatcha, the top-rated Chinese restaurant in Mumbai’s commercial district of Bandra -Kurla. The canteen-style atmosphere may not cut it for those seeking a fine-dining experience, but the India outpost of the London based Michelin -starred dim sum teahouse is packed to the gills with patrons. In addition to an extensive tea selection, Yauatcha also offers a variety of Sake. On the first floor is a long bar which attracts a young crowd of business professionals.
NOV — DEC 2012
TWO ONE TWO
BAR AND GRILL