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Diwali may have gone by but the hangover of unbridled shopping takes some time to pass. So, if you are feeling pangs of withdrawal symptoms from relentless shopping, we can give you something healthy to focus on – three new shopping places in Bangalore that totally deserve your attention!
Warp Weft Fabric Gallery, Kumara Krupa Road
For those who do not know, Warp Weft is a fabric producing company that was launched in 2013 – they specialise in accumulating the rich natural fabrics of India and also, in producing top-quality digital silks. Let us spare you more tiresome details and get straight to why we find their first flagship boutique in Bangalore so very interesting. It is because this store, that is being called the Fabric Gallery, has a massive collection of different kinds of fabrics and bespoke tailoring at your service. You can come into the store, pick the fabric you like, get free advice from the in-house designers, and get your outfits stitched to measure; the store also provides dry cleaning for its own products to ensure they last for a longer period of time. Another interesting aspect of this store is its collection of shoes – made to order from classy Italian leather, handmade and often DIY; that is, you get to design your own shoes as per your preference.
Cost: Rs 3,500 onwards
Timings: 10.30 am to 8 pm
For details, click here
Magari, Indiranagar
Each of us is different and thus, we all have our favourite chairs in our family homes. Well, the retro-chic chairs you see at this new furniture and home décor store will give you serious chair-goals for 2017. And we haven’t even reached the velvety mushy couches yet. Looking at their regal burgundy couch gives a fresh perspective to the term ‘couch potato’; with that beauty in our kitty, we don’t mind the tag! Each piece of furniture at the store has a story to tell – be it the vintage-looking throw cushions that go with a very contemporary chair or Givenchy furnishings upholstering the bed, every article in the store is part of an immaculate design. The icing on the cake comes from the rugs by Rug Republic – the kitschy Bilbao, being our favourite; and pretty patterned wooden flooring from Parador.
Cost: Rs 3,000 onwards
Timings: 11 am to 9 pm
For details, click here
Nappa Dori, Whitefield
Are you one those old-school Bangaloreans, who mentally tune out of conversations revolving around Whitefield for the fear of contracting traffic jams? Here is a wakeup call; Nappa Dori is just another new brand on the ever-increasing list of brands available only in Whitefield. You might have already had a brief rendezvous with this leather accessories label on your trips to the capital, but here is your chance to explore their products for a long haul; worth a try, we would say, even if it comes at the cost of taking that exhausting drive to Whitefield and back. More than the clichéd backpacks and luggage with imprints, we fell for the classy stationary here – leather capped-pencils, neatly bound notebooks and metal bookmarks; a book lover’s cravings will be met for sure. There is plenty more that the travel-savvy can explore, including measuring tapes, looking glasses and overnight travel cases.
Cost: Rs 800 onwards
Timings: 11 am to 8 pm
City based alternative rock and funk band; Galeej Gurus are all set to perform live at Hard Rock Cafe. This band have been on the circuit since 2000 and played over 500 gigs within and outside the country. The band comprises Nathan Lee Harris as vocalist, songwriter and lyricist; Matthew Harris on bass guitar; Ananth Menon on guitars and vocals; Naveen Thomas Joseph on guitars and Kishanbaalaji on drums.
Entry + Cover: Rs 750 onwards
Tickets available on Bookmyshow.com
Music has an all-encompassing effect on our minds. The rich heritage of Indian classical music will be explored by Manini Madhuri, a concert that features all women artists. Vidushi Viraj Amar from Ahmedabad specialies in Hindustani vocal recital khayal and Vidushi Dhanashri Ghaisas from Mumbai will bring her in depth knowledge of Hindustani light classical vocal, thumri as well as dadra. The vocalists will be accompanied on the table by Vidushi Sulakshana Phatak and on the harmonium by Vidushi Deppti Kulkarni from Pune.
The concert is a free event and everyone is welcome.
This weekend gear up for the double bonanza of Donn Bhat and Passenger Revelator whose music is a show of splendid song writing, chimey tunes and soundscapes. The Mumbai based artists have released a super-hit video Disco Disco that has captured the imagination of partygoers across the country. Also performing at The Humming Tree is Neeraj Arya who project Kabir Cafe is a musical rendition of Sant Kabir#39;s lyrical poetry.
Entry: Rs 500
Tickets available on Bookmyshow.com
Directed By: Vinod Ravindran
Rosamma, the cow has suddenly become very ill-tempered. She is irritated all the time. She yells and reprimands all her peers leading to lot of resentment among them. None of the other farm animals can put up with her any more. Find out what transpires in this strange animal farm after Rosamma#39;s mood swings get more violent.
Children above the age of 5 years can watch this play.
Price: Rs 200
Tickets available on Bookmyshow.com
Directed By: S. Surendranath
Shakespeare#39;s famous play, The Merchant of Venice is often interpreted as the tragedy of Shylock, the pawnbroker. While most critics agree that Shakespeare portrayed Shylock in accordance with the prejudice against Jews prevalent in those days considering them stingy and Christ killers; some beg to differ. The last scene of the play shows a defeated Shylock leaving the city of Venice. This is seen as a piteous portray by modern interpreters of the work. This play tells the story of Merchant of Venice from the perspective of Shylock.
Price: Rs 200
Tickets available on Bookmyshow.com
When it comes to food, we get our kicks mainly from two things – familiarity and novelty. Now that may sound contradictory, but both comfort food and unexpected culinary surprises work for us. That is why, new menus from old favourites give us the chance to have the best of both worlds. So when two of Bangalore’s favourite eateries went in for a menu revamp, we went in for a very close look.
YAUATCHA, MG ROAD
The only outpost of a Michelin Star rated restaurant in the city is always pushing culinary boundaries and on the occasion of their 5th anniversary, they’ve revamped a major portion of the menu. Don’t worry, your favourite cocktails and tea brews are still intact. The dim sum section though sees 18 newbies. We began the Oriental feast with Spicy Pork Wonton (Rs 295) that comes drenched in soy based soup tempered with sesame. Next was the crunchy Mushroom Roll (Rs 425) along with the overpowering smells of the sea courtesy the Hargau (Rs 425) filled with juicy prawns and garnished with caviar. The Sesame Pork Buns (Rs 450) were a delight with buns that were toasted to perfection, locking the flavours of the meat within, but our favourites were the star shaped Lobster Dumpling (Rs 625) topped with flavourful tobiko caviar and the fiery Spicy Hargau (Rs 425) bursting with tender prawn.
The main course too has a plethora of fresh rice bowls and noodles, but after all the dim-sumptuous, we opted for a light course of Port Kelong Style Prawns (Rs 950) – crispy fried jumbo prawns tossed in soy sauce and served with mantou bread rolls that come in sharing portions. The Pork Belly Yellow Bean Sauce (Rs 1,555) is another new dish on the menu we were drooling over. And finally, for dessert, we recommend the Pear and Almond Tart (Rs 375) with a dose of fresh fruit and nuts.
Price: Rs 2,100 for two
Timings: Noon to 11 pm (Sunday to Thursday); noon to midnight (Friday and Saturday)
SODABOTTLEOPENERWALA, LAVELLE ROAD
Bangalore’s very own Parsi staple is now bringing in even more delicious food from the Irani hinterland with adorable Bawa twists to dish names. The cocktails have been tempered down with the likes of Bombay Julep (Rs 220) – whisky infused with jardaloo aka apricot and honey served with an overdose of ice and a lone orchid – that’s ideal for a balmy day or the swoon worthy Maushi Chi (Rs 230) with its citrus twang of pineapple and a shot of tequila. The Adu Tedhu Babycorn Fry (Rs 185) makes for a good bar eat. The mega-stars though are the Parsi Style Jumbo Prawns (Rs 895) – marinated prawns served with a coconut based curry and a kulhad of rice – clearly an influence of the coastal Parsis as well as the Tarela Rainbow Trout (Rs 625) that has Himalayan river trout marinated with spices in a rather Mangalorean style. The Bambaiyya Chicken Biryani (Rs 445) is a dose of nostalgia for displaced Mumbaikars, while old staples like the Berry Pulao (Rs 365 onwards), Salli Boti (Rs 455) and Dhansak (Rs 395 onwards) are still around. The dessert section has many surprises in-store, alas we had space to try just one and settled for the Matunga Coffee Cake (Rs 165). Matunga is a locality in Mumbai mostly populated by Tamilians, so needless to say, the filter coffee there is excellent. This deconstructed cake cum mousse with a dose of Kahlua and crispy biscuits managed to bring back the aroma and taste of filter kappi on a rainy day. Need we say more?
Price: Rs 1,800 for two
Timings: Noon to 11 pm (Sunday to Thursday); noon to 1 am (Friday and Saturday)
Is there anyone in the city who is not waited with bated breath the sequel to the superhit Rock On to release. Rock On 2 has many things going for it including a fresh star cast and some hum-worthy rock anthems. And now, you don#39;t even have to wait for the movie to release two see Magik live in concert! Yep, the cast of Rock On 2 isgoing perform live in concert in the city this weekend. So you can watch Farhan Akhtar, Shradhha Kapoor and Arjun Rampal in the Rock On Concert; all you have to do is shop for more than Rs 5,000 at Phoenix Marketcity to get free couple passes to the show!
This weekend will a haunted one for Halloween is coming early to the city. Glasshouse, one of Bangalore premier restaurants serving haunted food and drinks to guests. There is plenty of barbecue on the menu to keep with the tradition of Halloween and also, appreciate a bout good weather in the city. Feel the chill in your bones with Chilled Prawns Salad and feel the heat with Ajwain Roasted Baby Potatoes. If you are amongst the first 50 guests to walk in, your dinner will cost you not a penny more than Rs 1,500!
Sunburn Arena brings us a surprise package this November - Matrin Garrix makes his way back to India for a massive musical concert. This Dutch DJ is currently ranked No.1 by DG Mag following the success of his single #39;Now That I Have Found You#39;. He made a start in 2013 with a single titled Torrent with Sidney Samson. He shot to fame in the progressive house genre with his single Animals. Justin Mylo and Lost Frequencies will be supporting Martin Garrix on this India tour as he revels in his World No. 1 position.
Price: Rs 1,900 to Rs 4,750
Tickets available on Bookmyshow.com
It is fair to say that most of us have atleast heard of 50 Shades of Grey - but this comedy show is not about SM or any such weird sexual fetishes. We are talking about 40 Shades of Grey (Hair) that plague you once turn 40! Cyrus Broacha and Kunal Vijayakar, they are television#39;s funniest duo ever come back on popular demand to perform in the city. They take you through the trials and tribulations of people who are post 40. Life in your 40s never looked funnier than this!
Price: Rs 330 to Rs 2,200
Tickets available on Bookmyshow.com
Rupen Paul, Vamsidhar Bhojraju, Sanjay Mantakala and Rajesh Hinduja are from generation X, Y and Z. They will re-tell event from way back in 1970 till today to change your perspective about generation gap. So get ready to get your ribs tickled as each one presents his or their own funny perspective.
Note: There is one show at 5.30 pm and another at 7.30 pm
Price: Rs 350
Tickets available on Bookmyshow.com
Pub hopping on a Monday? Well it is Halloween, what better excuse can we have to be drunk right at the start of the week! Wolf Of Church Street invite guests to gather at Easy Tiger - growling drinks here and you rush into Russh next door; then scale the way up to Thalassa, Bangalore’s newest Mediterranean pub. The after party continues at Hard Rock Cafe with the DJ Ivan pumping up your adrenaline with some great house music. Get into the spirit of Halloween by dressing up your scary best - ghouls, goblins and ghosts shall prowl Church Street!
Note: You get one Red Bull and four drinks along with exclusive merchandise for the entry fee.
Price: Rs 1,200
Tickets available on Bookmyshow.com
The best weekend of the year is just round the corner; Comic Con returns to the city again. If you are fan of comic books, any series or anything at all - Comic Con is the place to be; a forum dedicated to fans and fans alone to explore their interests via games, exhibits and fun sessions with their idols. Get zones at the several zones at this year#39;s event; you can get busy at Alto Gaming Art Zone, AXN Experience Zone, local hero Baahubali Zone, Fifa 17, Nodwin E-Sports League and Wand Master Training Zone.
The guests who will participate in Comin Con Bangalore this year are Todd Nauck who is from the world of comic books having worked on Spider-Man, Teen Titans Go, and Young Justice, Nightcrawler, Deadpool and several other comic book series; J. M DeMatteis who has written a major portion of the DC and Marvel icons- including memorable runs on Spider-Man; Joe Harris who is the creator of X-series comic books. More specials guests may be announced soon!
Price: Rs 375 per day
Tickets available here
Diwali may have gone by but the hangover of unbridled shopping takes some time to pass. So, if you are feeling pangs of withdrawal symptoms from relentless shopping, we can give you something healthy to focus on – three new shopping places in Bangalore that totally deserve your attention!
Warp Weft Fabric Gallery, Kumara Krupa Road
For those who do not know, Warp Weft is a fabric producing company that was launched in 2013 – they specialise in accumulating the rich natural fabrics of India and also, in producing top-quality digital silks. Let us spare you more tiresome details and get straight to why we find their first flagship boutique in Bangalore so very interesting. It is because this store, that is being called the Fabric Gallery, has a massive collection of different kinds of fabrics and bespoke tailoring at your service. You can come into the store, pick the fabric you like, get free advice from the in-house designers, and get your outfits stitched to measure; the store also provides dry cleaning for its own products to ensure they last for a longer period of time. Another interesting aspect of this store is its collection of shoes – made to order from classy Italian leather, handmade and often DIY; that is, you get to design your own shoes as per your preference.
Cost: Rs 3,500 onwards
Timings: 10.30 am to 8 pm
For details, click here
Magari, Indiranagar
Each of us is different and thus, we all have our favourite chairs in our family homes. Well, the retro-chic chairs you see at this new furniture and home décor store will give you serious chair-goals for 2017. And we haven’t even reached the velvety mushy couches yet. Looking at their regal burgundy couch gives a fresh perspective to the term ‘couch potato’; with that beauty in our kitty, we don’t mind the tag! Each piece of furniture at the store has a story to tell – be it the vintage-looking throw cushions that go with a very contemporary chair or Givenchy furnishings upholstering the bed, every article in the store is part of an immaculate design. The icing on the cake comes from the rugs by Rug Republic – the kitschy Bilbao, being our favourite; and pretty patterned wooden flooring from Parador.
Cost: Rs 3,000 onwards
Timings: 11 am to 9 pm
For details, click here
Nappa Dori, Whitefield
Are you one those old-school Bangaloreans, who mentally tune out of conversations revolving around Whitefield for the fear of contracting traffic jams? Here is a wakeup call; Nappa Dori is just another new brand on the ever-increasing list of brands available only in Whitefield. You might have already had a brief rendezvous with this leather accessories label on your trips to the capital, but here is your chance to explore their products for a long haul; worth a try, we would say, even if it comes at the cost of taking that exhausting drive to Whitefield and back. More than the clichéd backpacks and luggage with imprints, we fell for the classy stationary here – leather capped-pencils, neatly bound notebooks and metal bookmarks; a book lover’s cravings will be met for sure. There is plenty more that the travel-savvy can explore, including measuring tapes, looking glasses and overnight travel cases.
Cost: Rs 800 onwards
Timings: 11 am to 8 pm
Halloween is the time for spooks but alas, it comes on a deadly Monday this year. So we must wrap up the Halloween parties on the weekend itself and be sobre for work on Monday. Party with Bangalore#39;s favourite DJ Rohit Barker and DJ Nash at Pebble, They will be supported by DJ Suman and DJ Linoy.
Guest list is open for couples till 10 pm.
Gear up for the spooks people for the most happening Halloween Party in town is going to begin at Vapour. Music here will be provided by DJ Muggie who plays commercial EDM and DJ King Salman who is into retro pop. There will some super crazy fun in preparation for the Comic Con weekend that is coming up in but - cosplay to be specific. In fact, all the cosplayers get one beer complimentary! There are plenty more fun things to do - get your faces painted by artists, put on neon lights and your Halloween costumes are on you.
Registration is mandatory.
Halloween and Diwali come to us on the same weekend this years and thus, the party must be war between good and evil. At CloudNYN, it is going to be a fight to the finish between angels and demons who alight upon the earth for the illustrious celebrations. Come dressed as a demon or the angel that you are - the battle rages through the night. And mind you, this is not a Halloween Night for the weak hearted - the venue has several spooky surprises that might freak you out!
Cover: Rs 4,444 for couples
Tickets available on Insider.in
Feeling festive without a bit of Bollywood is a fat chance in India. So, feel the music this Halloween as DJ Hussain, Bangalore#39;s most favourite DJ playing Bollywood tracks mashing it up at Sanctum this weekend. The scariest tracks of the year will be played from the deck and come dressed as a ghostly Bollywood characters for the party.
Cover: Rs 1,500
Remember the good ole 90s when the band called Mr Big ruled the roost? The vocalist for the band Eric Martin is here in town to perform live at The Humming Tree. The most iconic tracks sung by the band were #39;To Be With You#39; and #39;Wild World#39;. Eric has also performed with other musical outfits like Scrap Metal and Avantasia. If you are a 90s kid, then watch retro pop come alive on stage with this performance.
Entry: Rs 1,000
Tickets available on Insider.in
Who came first - the chicken or the egg? Where did snow come from and also fire? What was the origin of stories? Who wrote the first poem and why? Have these questions ever come to your mind? Nisha Abdulla, the resident storyteller of Atta Galatta will narrate a set of jovial folk tales take try to hint at the origin of first; they tell us how mundane things like snow and fire came into being.
Price: Rs 150
Tickets available on Bookmyshow.com