The 30 BB team checks out the newest small-batch offering from Indian gin makers Stranger & Sons.   Trust the disruptors to come up with yet another twist in the tale. (Or, shall we say in the tiger’s tail?). Stranger & Sons, only five years young on the Indian spiritscape never fail to surprise. After their …

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Priya Pathiyan attended mixologist Nischal Gurung’s unique masterclass curated by Signature at the Ziro Festival of Music to bring you a taste of Arunachal Pradesh.   The 10th edition of the Ziro Festival of Music in Arunachal Pradesh between September 28 and Oct 1, 2023, was four days of sheer fabulousness. Three stages, 47 acts …

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Priya Pathiyan explores the wonderful warp and weft of the Indian fabric-inspired cocktails at PCO Mumbai   It’s a balmy night in Mumbai. Made even more pleasant by the cool air circulated through the al fresco garden of PCO, a sophisticated speakeasy in Lower Parel. The brother-sister duo of the Dhariwals — Radhika and Rakshay …

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Priya Pathiyan tells you what to expect at Khi Khi, the international bar with an Indian soul.   The iconic PVR Priya has been a hub of entertainment in Delhi for decades. And now, just above it, is another establishment that has had the capital making a beeline for it since it opened. Khi Khi, …

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A pocketful of dynamite dreams and quiet determination have certainly taken the World Class India 2023 winner places, finds Priya Pathiyan.   I had met mixologist Aashie Bhatnagar on previous visits to Cobbler & Crew in Pune’s Kalyani Nagar. You couldn’t miss the dynamo of positivity behind the bar and tableside, explaining her creativity with …

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The 30BB Team takes a walk on the wild side with Glenmorangie | A Tale of the Forest, the first ever whisky to be crafted from barley kilned with woodland botanicals.   Glenmorangie’s whisky makers use endless imagination and five key ingredients — wood, water, barley, yeast, and time — to dream up delicious single …

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Priya Pathiyan gives you the lowdown on what you’ll be drinking at the new Slow Smoked BBQ Wednesdays at Miss Margarita in Vagator.   The flamboyance of Mexio in vivacious Goa. Miss Margarita gives you that along with her commitment to using fresh, local ingredients and traditional recipes. You’ve enjoyed her street-style tacos and handcrafted …

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Don’t be alarmed… it’s only Priya Pathiyan unearthing the magic of mushrooms that you can sip and savour at Perch, Mumbai.   The things they put into your drink these days. At restaurateur Vaibhav Singh’s Perch Wine & Coffee Bar in Mumbai, they’ve gone ultra creative with a mushroom menu that transcends the trite and …

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Negroni Week starts today. The 30BB Team susses out some slurpalicious Negronis for you to try at home. Starting today (from September 18-24, 2023), bars and restaurants around the globe will come together to celebrate the iconic Negroni, which has taken the world of cocktails by storm in the last few years. The Negroni, which …

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The 30BB Team gives you a peek into the three Hops Haus experiences across the city.   Bengaluru has been at the head of the craft beer revolution in India. So, it comes as no surprise that the new Hops Haus chain is finding many takers among the city’s beer aficionados. The name Hops Haus …

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There’s a lot going on under the spectacular new roof of the refreshed Aer at the Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai. Priya Pathiyan gives you a first look at what to expect…   When we brought you the best rooftop bars in India for the monsoon last month, we mentioned that Mumbai’s favourite Aer at the …

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Priya Pathiyan visits the stylish new restaurant at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre to marvel at how beautifully they distil culture and colour from four different parts of the world into your cocktail glass.   The Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC) at Mumbai’s BKC has many charming attributes to draw you to it. …

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Our team got the experts at Beam Suntory to divulge their special twists on the Whisky Sour.   We aren’t sure that you really need to set aside a special day to celebrate the super popular Whisky Sour. But since it’s being celebrated today, here are some fabulous recipes to help you whip up your …

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Let Priya Pathiyan take you on a guided dive into Joseph Bar, one of the most popular local Goa establishments!   Goa has always been the party destination for India and even more so today, when many of the country’s best bars and restaurants have opened in this vibrant location. But there are some timeworn …

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Priya Pathiyan shares her notes on Wax On Berlin’s recent bar takeovers of ZLB 23 at The Leela Palace, Bengaluru, and Aer at Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai.   Mixology isn’t just about mixing drinks but also the mingling of many cultures. And nowhere is that more evident than when there’s a bar takeover that helps …

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