As Ganesh Chaturthi draws to a close, Mumbaikers will have their bellies full with modaks and prasad. Now it’s time for Onam and celebrating the festivities with your Keralite friends, co-workers and neighbours. Find out where you can eat the most delicious sadhya meals and if you’ve ever dreamed of embarking on a sailing adventure around the world, be inspired by how one couple is doing exactly that.
Here are the best weekend events in Mumbai from September 14-15, 2024.
The Mool: Kitchen and Bar is inviting visitors to experience the festive spirit of Onam with "Chatti Choru," a unique interpretation on the traditional sadhya thali now served in an earthen bowl. Inspired by the culinary heritage of Kerala and crafted with love, this special offering is a tribute to the rich flavours of the harvest festival. The bowl includes rice, sambar, beetroot pachadi, aviyal, beans thoran, papad, pickle and fried chili. Guests have the option to add fried fish to their earthen bowl for an extra fee. Contact +918657057481 for reservations.
Date: September 14-15
Venue: Mool: Kitchen and Bar, Unit Number 30, Ground Floor, Rajabahadur Mansion, 28, Mumbai Samachar Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai 400023
The Pondichéry Café is also doing a one-off special for customers in honour of Onam. Guests are invited to enjoy the “Onam Sadhya Brunch” that brings Kerala's street food to life with live cooking. Indulge in a variety of South Indian delicacies, from traditional dishes to seafood and meat grills infused with aromatic Southern spices. A selection of authentic Southern pickles will add a tangy twist and the meal will end on a sweet note with a delightful array of payassams and an exotic pâtisserie. Contact +919167391130 for reservations.
Date: September 15 | 12:30PM-4PM
Venue: Pondichéry Café, Sofitel Mumbai BKC, C 57, G Block BKC, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai 400051
Conceptualised and directed by Tanvi Shah, “Unshared Childhoods” is an intimate and dramatic experiment in empathy in which audience members sit around a patchwork quilt to bear witness to real unsent letters from around the world, dive into their individual and collective pasts, and share food in what feels like a family reunion. This day-long experience will involve hot breakfast in a mango orchard, a performance of “Unshared Childhoods” followed by time to interact with the artists, a visit to a pottery studio to recreate one of the oldest forms of writing and carve a clay tablet, as well as a sumptuous Maharashtrian thali lunch. The work premiered in 2019 in Glasgow and has had 21 performances since then in living rooms, art galleries and rooftop terraces across Mumbai. Please note that the content of the crowd-sourced letters mentions real-life experiences of loss, bereavement, systemic trauma, suicidal ideation and heartbreak. While the audience will be guided through the piece, individuals who do not wish to participate are under no compulsion to do so. Buy tickets from the Insider website.
Date: September 14-15 | 9:30AM-3PM
Venue: Winding Road Studios, Post Manda, Lewis Farms, Vasundri-Nimbavali Road, Gaon, Vasundri, Titwala 421605
After the thrill of Monza, the drivers return to the track—this time in the twisty street circuit of Baku. Feel the adrenaline as they speed down the longest straight in Formula 1, battle through narrow turns and race for glory in one of the most dramatic circuits on the calendar. Join a community of die-hard F1 fans at Malad Social and experience the edge-of-your-seat excitement that only Baku delivers. While entry is free, only those aged 21 and above will be allowed to enter.
Date: September 15 | 4:30PM
Venue: Malad Social, Inorbit Road Shop 17/B, Inorbit Mall, near Mindspace, Malad, Malad West, Mumbai 400064
The Novotel Imagicaa is launching a “Sip and Savour – Herb Edition” to celebrate refreshing and aromatic cocktails for those who appreciate a twist of nature in their drinks. Choose from Mint Julep, a classic cocktail with a fresh burst of mint; Elderflower and Herb Cooler, a delightful blend of elderflower liqueur and herbal infusions that offers a crisp, floral finish; and a spritz which combines the finest herbs with a bubbly twist. Nitro Bar’s skilled bartenders will be on hand to craft each drink to perfection, ensuring a memorable experience with every sip. Contact +917030951533 for reservations.
Date: September 10-30 | 11AM-11PM
Venue: Nitro Bar, Novotel Imagicaa Khopoli, Pali Road, off Mumbai-Pune Expressway, Khalapur, Sangadewadi, Khopoli 410203