Into the city

Raising a Toast Wine and Malt Lounge From being an exclusive residents-only space, the Wine and Malts Lounge at the Taj Mahal Palace has now thrown open its doors to walk-in guests as well, offering Mumbai an extensive collection of wines and whiskeys from the world over.The wine list has some of the best that you can find with rare Grand Cru Burgundies, classified Bordeaux wines and classic cabernet from the Californian Rutherford vineyards. The menu has an interesting blend of complex classics and wines that are topping popularity lists around the world. For lovers of single malts, they have the legendary Scottish brands sitting alongside brews from lesserknown whiskey regions such as Ireland.Look out for Chateau Margaux 1990, Chateau Mouton Rothschild 1977, Glenlivet 21 years Archive and the 21 year-old Balvenie. At Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Apollo BunderWeaving a Tale (April 19 to 21) Vasutra Celebrate the unsung craftspeople who spend long days weaving beautiful textiles with Vasutra, an exhibition that will showcase works by weavers from all over the country..preferred-source-banner{ margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;}Each participant has an interesting story of reviving a languishing design technique This fundraiser will help revive ancient Indian textile design language and support the artisans and weavers. At 159-161, Coomaraswamy Hall, Kala GhodaWeekend Retreat Mansion House At a 20-minute speed boat ride off the Gateway of India, the Mansion House makes for a quick getaway from the city when you want a dose of clean air, solitude and the sea. The 25-room hotel is designed like a stately mansion and has large lawns with airy cabanas where you can curl up with a book, a coffee lounge and verandah restaurants that serve gladly customise multi-cuisine menus especially if you are in a big group. It overlooks the calm Saswane Lake but if you want to be by the sea, the white sands Varsoli Beach is a short drive away and offers sports like banana boat rides and quad rides. At Saswane, Alibaug themansionhousealibaug.comQuirky concoctions Illuminati With a picture-perfect decor and a strong emphasis on artisan cocktails and an Asian-European menu, Illuminati is what you should pick on your next night out in Bandra. The part fine-dining restaurant and part lounge, that transforms into a nightclub, has an interesting bar menu with cocktails named Secret Society, Manhattan, The Eye and Mad Dog that are worth a try. In the food, go for the spiced edamame hummus, confit duck leg with Majool date puree, Japanese noodle salad, crispy falafel squares and a decadent Bourbon flambeed hot chocolate. At Inspire BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex.Published By: Manpreet KaurPublished On: Mar 20, 2019--- ENDS ---

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Into the city

Four fun things to look forward to, including an exciting weekend getaway.

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