On this milestone episode of our podcast, we talk about the new restaurants to look forward to over the next 12 months, which include ventures by Rahul Akerkar, Ananda Solomon and A. D. Singh and the arrival of Ministry of Crab. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: http…

On this episode, we interview the team behind the day-long music festival Backdoors, which will be held in Mumbai on February 14, Organised by Nikhil Barua, Roshnee Kumar and Vidhi Kundan Jain, who run Bangalore-based performing arts venue The Humming Tree, Backdoors will be headlined by American hip-hop star Anderson .Paak. You can listen to this …

On this episode, we talk about some of the music shows, art exhibitions and plays to look forward to in 2018. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

On this episode, we speak to chef Bhakti Mehta and restaurateur Nikki Gupta, the founders of new pop-up dinner series Two Aprons, which is inspired by their travels and showcases different cuisines from Cantonese to Mexican. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://…

In this mini episode, our columnist Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi and Thomas Zacharias, executive chef of The Bombay Canteen, talk about pickling and fermenting winter vegetables. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://…

On this episode, we speak to city photographer Ritesh Uttamchandani about his favourite places to shoot and his upcoming book. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/list…

On this episode, we chat with Rohan Gawde of The Mushroom Co, which supplies varieties of mushroom such as oyster and paddystraw to supermarkets and hotels across the city. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http:…

On this episode, we interview Satyajit 'OninonKnight' Roy, the founder of Everyday Gourmet Kitchen, which specialises in selling fried onion for hotels, restaurants and caterers. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at…

On this episode, we review four South Indian restaurants that have opened in the city in recent months. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform…

On this episode, we discuss highlights from 'India and the World: A History In Nine Stories', (https://www.indiaandtheworld.org) the ongoing exhibition at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You …

On this episode, we talk about our picks of food and wellness products from the Farmers' Store which has been set up by the organizers of the Farmers' Market in Bandra. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://ww…

On this episode, we talk to Arjun Bahl, one of the co-founders of the St+Art India Foundation, the organisers of the ongoing street art festival St+Art Mumbai being held across Sassoon Duck, Mahim, Churchgate and Pedder Road. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https:/…

We talk about the major music concerts, plays, museum exhibitions and cultural events to look forward to in November and December. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/…

On this episode, we discuss movies we watched at the Mumbai Film Festival that might soon be released in cinemas and on streaming platforms. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnys…

A round-up of stores in our neighborhoods from which we get our weekly farsan fix such as Neelam and Regal in Bandra, Ramanlal Vithaldas and Avarya in Breach Candy and Appetite in Kemps Corner. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out…

On this episode, we talk about veteran restaurants, bakeries and snack shops in Bandra to which we keep returning. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

On this episode, we interview Kommune's Roshan Abbas and Shamir Reuben who talk to us about the storytelling platform and their upcoming festival Spoken Fest. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodca…

On this episode, we talk about the long-standing restaurants to which we keep returning in Matunga and Mahim. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy …

On this episode, we talk about the long-standing restaurants to which we keep returning in Parel and Dadar. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

On this episode of the podcast, we interview Atul Kumar, who runs Art Deco Mumbai, an Instagram feed, and website that documents the architectural style in the city. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.i…

On this episode, we speak to Nakul Bhonsle, the founder of Great State Aleworks, a microbrewery that will be launched in Pune this month. Mumbaikars can get a taste of his beers at Craft Beer Weekender, a two-day festival that will take place at Brewbot in Andheri on Saturday, September 16 and Sunday, September 17. You can listen to this show and o…

On this episode, we interview Firdaus Variava of Bharat Floorings, a 95-year-old company whose tiles can be seen inside buildings such as the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus and the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum and restaurants like Pali Village Cafe and The Bombay Canteen. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Andro…

On this episode, we round up old restaurants in the Tardeo and Girgaum areas to which we keep returning. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

On this episode, we talk about the long-standing restaurants and bars we keep going back to in the Colaba and Fort areas. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener …

On this episode, we interview Rihen Ajmera, the founder of Awestrich, a company that conducts walks and other cultural activities in the city. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omn…

On this landmark seventy-fifth episode, we answer listeners' question about our long-running podcast. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat…

On this episode, we interview Pranav Ashar, the founder of Enlighten, an organization that screens world cinema and produces virtual reality films. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ Se…

On this episode, we interview Balraj Singh Ghai, who runs The Habitat, formerly known as Tuning Fork, about the evolution of the culture venue in Khar. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com…

On this episode, we share tasting notes on recently launched chocolate bars and truffles by Indian brands All Things, La Folie and Mosaic. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystu…

On this episode, we interview Siddharth Chakravarty, the co-founder of Marine Life of Mumbai, a group that conducts walks along city's shores and documents their coastal biodiversity. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our websi…

On this episode, we discuss Kumaoni and Khasi cuisine with Pooja Pangtey, the co-founder of Meraki Bombay, a pop-up kitchen that specializes in the food of the Himalayas and surrounding ranges. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out…

On this episode, we interview Fredun Medhora and Ritika Jhunjhunwala who run Iteeha, a city-based textile design firm that conducts workshops to promote folk art forms from across the country. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out …

We interview Asad Lalljee, the head of the Essar Group's cultural arm Avid, which curates events at the recently restored and reopened Royal Opera House. Lalljee talks to us about his vision for the venue and plans for the upcoming season. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 o…

On this episode, we take stock of the eating and drinking spots we've loved and loathed over the last six months. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for priv…

Chef Manu Chandra, whose new gastropub Toast and Tonic opened in Bandra Kurla Complex last week, tells us about using local ingredients infrequently found on restaurant menus. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at ht…

On this episode, we interview Ruchita Madhok of design firm Kahani Designworks about their StoryCity series of guides and maps on Mumbai. You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com/ See omnystud…

On this episode, we interview Aditya Raghavan and Anandita Kamani, who run monthly food pop-ups at their home in Khar Danda. To know more about food, culture and what's happening in the city visit https://www.thedailypao.com/ You can listen to this show and other awesome shows on the IVM Podcast App on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https:/…

On this episode, we talk to celebrity chef Hemant Oberoi about his new, self-titled, fine-dining restaurant in Bandra Kurla Complex. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym or download the IVM podcast app on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 o…

On this episode we talk about trendy new beverages like kombucha, kefir milk, cold brewed coffee and two new milk shake shops. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym or download the IVM podcast app on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS:…

On this episode we talk about new outdoor film screening series and recently renovated cinemas in Mumbai. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym or download the IVM podcast app on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU…

On this episode we speak to home cook Gitika Saikia about her Assamese food pop-ups. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym or download the IVM podcast app on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 This is an IVM Prod…

The growing number of terrace bars is a welcome development in a city deprived of open space. On this episode of our Mumbai-focused podcast, we discuss new bars such as Swey and Verbena as well as old favourites like Cloud 9, Marina and Oceania. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://go…

On this episode, we talk about places associated with the city's Irani community. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym or download the IVM podcast app on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 This is an IVM Product…

On this episode we discuss 3 terrific restaurants that have opened in Mumbai over the past 6 months. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym or download the IVM podcast app on Android: https://goo.gl/tGYdU1 or iOS: https://goo.gl/sZSTU5 Thi…

On this episode we talk to food columnist Roshni Bajaj Sanghvi about buying regional Indian ingredients such as kuttu (buckwheat) and ragi poha online. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome…

Love him or hate him, Justin Bieber's upcoming visit is another sign that India is now a hot tour stop for international pop stars in their prime. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podc…

On this episode we invw Ayaz Shaikh, who runs chiliyachai, an instagram acct that chronicles contemporary Muslim culture in Mumbai. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, come find…

The opening of new seafood joint Saibeni Gomantak in Mahim prompts us to talk about some of our favourite places to eat fish in the city. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome podcasts, com…

On this week's episode we talk to author Bijal Vachharajani about her new children's book 'So You Want to Know About the Environment' and discuss Mumbai's few green spots. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym This is an IVM Production; f…

On this episode, we discuss the new Ram Mandir railway station and the history of Sandhurst Road and Byculla stations, which might soon be demolished. Follow The Paodcast on: iTunes: https://goo.gl/yC5CKc Stitcher: https://goo.gl/2kk9F6 TuneIn: https://goo.gl/8JQiNJ Soundcloud: https://goo.gl/YdBrym This is an IVM Production; for more such awesome …