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EDITOR & PUBLISHER This month, I believe, is the best part of the year for ’tis the season
Anuradha Mahindra when one begins to feel festive. With celebrations in the air, all of us
are looking at shopping either for ourselves or for buying something
CREATIVE DIRECTOR memorable to gift our loved ones.
Divya Mahindra
And let's not forget the age-old adage that there is nothing like a bit of
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER retail therapy to rejuvenate one’s mind…and body. With the 600+ options
Pallavi Kanchan available here, there is no place like Phoenix Marketcity to head to when
you want to relax and completely satiate the shopaholic in you.
EXECUTIVE EDITOR
Shraddha Jahagirdar-Saxena This time around, we step into festive mode with Huma Qureshi and
Saqib Saleem on our cover. The siblings waltz through the spaces of Phoenix
FASHION FEATURES & LIFESTYLE EDITOR Marketcity, tied together not just by their bloodline, but also by their interest
Shirin Mehta in all things stylish and trendy.

FEATURES Focusing on family fun — and we include friends, too, with the House of
COPY EDITOR Ranjabati Das Misu girls making an appearance — this edition proves once again why you will
SENIOR WRITER Simone Louis not leave empty-handed after you’ve experienced all that is enclosed within
SENIOR WRITER & PRODUCTION EXECUTIVE our expanses, whether fashion, style, home accessories or gifting. And as you
walk about this season, you will definitely sense a new vibe and an irresistible
Huzan Tata zing to every space that has been given a carefully curated new look.
JUNIOR WRITERS Saumya Sinha, Tina Dastur
JUNIOR WRITER & COORDINATOR Zaral Shah To list all the brands that will woo you would take up a lot of time. Suffice
to say that Zara, H&M, Diesel, Calvin Klein and Superdry showcase the
JUNIOR DIGITAL WRITER Sadaf Shaikh picks of the season to enable you to put your best foot forward in the
CONTRIBUTING WRITER (LONDON) months to come. You can arm yourself with a whole lot of style candy and
Nisha Akash Paul take refreshing breaks in the several entertainment options that Phoenix
Marketcity has to offer — be it food (212 All Day Café and Bar, The Irish
FASHION AND BEAUTY House, Poptate's) or simply relaxation (a 4DX experience at PVR Cinemas
STYLE CONSULTANT Nirali Mehta or a try at bowling in Amoeba Bowling and Sports Bar).
CONTRIBUTING BEAUTY EDITOR Aparrna Gupta
SENIOR FASHION STYLIST Shweta Navandar So, let’s get ready to celebrate togetherness and fun times with families
and friends. The festive fervour beckons us and it is indeed the time to gear
ART up, shop…and rejoice in the season of joy!
ART DIRECTOR Minal Shetty
SENIOR DESIGNERS Varghees Tharakan, Swati Sinha SHRADDHA JAHAGIRDAR-SAXENA
JUNIOR PHOTOGRAPHER Prateek Patel Supplement Editor

MARKETING & AD SALES SUPPLEMENT COORDINATED BY ZARAL SHAH.
PR & COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR PHOTOGRAPH BY TORANJ KAYVON.
STYLING BY KARUNA LAUNGANI.
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REGIONAL MANAGER (NORTH) Puneet Dhawan COSMETICS. HAIR BY ROHAN JAGTAP, BBLUNT.
SENIOR MANAGER, BRAND STRATEGY Aviva Patel FOR SAQIB: MAKE-UP BY SONIC SARWATE, MAC
COSMETICS. HAIR BY SUKHVINDER KAROTI (RICKY),
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BRAND SOLUTIONS MANAGER Sanya Podar LOCATION COURTESY: PHOENIX MARKETCITY, KURLA.
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On Huma: striped dress, from Zara; earrings, from H&M;
ADVERTISING REPRESENTATIVE (SOUTH) fur sandals, from Charles & Keith.
Sanjay K Jariwal On Saqib: jacket, knit pullover, both from Brooks Brothers;
chinos, from GANT; sneakers, from Diesel; polka-dotted
ACCOUNTS & ADMINISTRATION pocket square, from Creyate.
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VERVEMAGAZINE.IN 1

A TRENDY STOP

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Anyone with a
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20 mins
from Bandra - Worli Sea Link 20 mins
This larger-than-life
destination has left stores, fascinating art, moder2n0 mins from Eastern & Western Highways
no stone unturned to designed seating areas, defrloemcInttearnbatiloenal Airport
ensure a pleasurable, fine dining, kitschy fast-food e3a0temrieisn,s 30 mins
luxurious experience for and entertainment zones — it’s allfrom Powai
all. As you walk in through one of the there for you to seuxrpelotroes. pEovet ra2y5nwefhmrowemirMneulusnd from Domestic Airport
several entrances, you’re welcomed you look, you’re
decadent detail that catches your 35 mins
by aromatic air conditioning (they’ve fancy. It is no wonder then tha3t5 mins
got exotic aromas infused), artsy the mall has become the topmfroomsNtavi Mumbai from CST / Fort
installations (that you won’t get to see recreational destination in Mumbai!
anywhere else) and expansive space With the onset of the festive 25 mins

from Lower Parel

25 mins

from Versova / Juhu

35 mins

from Thane

(what a luxury!), all of which create season, brands are filling racks
a wonderful sense of relaxation. and shelves with new collections.
Vintage lamps, exotic foliage, massive With 600 plus brands, Phoenix

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OVERVIEW

OSHIWARA WESTERN EXPRESS HIGHWAY VIHAR LAKE Marketcity is where the fashion conscious can
LOKHANDWALA head to revamp their wardrobes. H&M is your
destination if easy-breezy cuts, pretty pleats
VERSOVA ANDHERI METRO PHASE I LBS ROAD and lush reds are what you seek; Zara — if you’re
VIKHROLI looking for a tribal print kimono, stunning leather
JUHU BEACH skirt, boots or jacket; Diesel — for some metallic
POWAI LAKE sheen in their many skirts and blouses; Forever
ALL ROADS LEAD TO New for a pair of trendy fringed earrings and
PHOENIX MARKETCITY, JUHU POWAI Sephora — to glam-up your look with their
KURLA metallic liners.
SAKINAKA
Men and children too have ample to pick
SANTACRUZ CHEMBUR LINK ROAD EASTERN EXPRESS HIGHWAY from at the mall. Adidas’ sporty keds, Diesel’s
collection of graphic tees and various brands’
AIRPORT KURLA GHATKOPAR offerings in hues of navy and burgundy give
BKC the boys a reason to take a day off and shop,
SANTACRUZ VIDYAVIHAR whereas the contemporary sartorial options at
KHAR ROAD AMAR MAHAL H&M, Zara and Gini & Jony will ensure kids step
BANDRA out in style too!
EASTERN FREEWAY
Seating areas across the mall give the
LBS MARG CHEMBUR enthusiastic shoppers regular chances to take
breaks, refresh and reload for some more
LEGEND WORLI-BANDRA SION hours of mall-trotting. Head over to Phoenix
30 mins from Domestic Airport SEA LINK WADALA Marketcity, Kurla for a quintessential and
wholesome experience encapsulating the latest
20 mins from International Airport MONORAIL in dining, lifestyle and entertainment.

20 mins from Bandra Worli Sea Link PAREL With great emphasis on providing the perfect
20 mins from Eastern and Western Highways JACOB CIRCLE customer experience, the mall's refurbished
interiors portray the tale of a phoenix rising
VT/FORT from the ashes. The destination mall is on LBS
Marg, not too far from Bandra-Kurla Complex.
It’s a quick drive from the domestic and
international airports, and is well-connected
by the Eastern Freeway, Eastern Express
Highway, Western Express Highway, Santa
Cruz-Chembur Link Road, and by the Mumbai
metro. So what are you waiting for? All roads
lead to Marketcity!

VERVEMAGAZINE.IN 3

FIRST PERSON

FRIENDS’ DAY OUT!

On a sunny morning, the House of Misu girls — Mitali Sagar in
the company of Summiyya Patni — step into Phoenix Marketcity,
Kurla for some relaxation and entertainment, surprisingly with
no shopping on their agenda

PHOTOGRAPHS BY PRATEEK PATEL

Since the 1950s, shopping
malls have been at the
epicentre of youth culture
— they became places
where young men and
women converged, for a variety of
reasons, like animals at a watering
hole. I feel malls really serve two
purposes — a utilitarian one, for the
focused buyers who come with their
lists and plans to ensure minimum
wastage of time, and a frivolous one,
for those who want to just aimlessly
wander around. But that is the reason
we love malls — no matter what
the mood or occasion, they always
feel like home and give you ample
opportunities to do what you want.
In our line of work, we often
need to frequent different malls
and department stores for clients
or for styling projects, and having
a mall as expansive as Phoenix
Marketcity, Kurla at our disposal
makes life a whole lot easier. It has a
vast collection of brands and stores,
and hence is able to cater to every
whim at one destination. And since
convenience is king, why would one
then go anywhere else?
Work aside, our favourite way
to experience a shopping mall is at
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leisure, without a list or a schedule212 ALL DAY CAFE & BAR two. We term this our fashion fuel — it
to be burdened by — which is how LOCATION COURTESY: SUNGLASS HUTkeeps the mind and body sharp as we
we got here this time, mid-week. We storm the battlefield, where brands
spent hours in the heart of the best- compete for our attention.
stocked mall in our city, enjoying a
warm, spiced Cinnabon daintily cut in On this day, even though we
haven’t got a shopping agenda, we
LEFT TO RIGHT: MITALI SAGAR, SUMMIYYA PATNI do have some closet staple brands
which we can't ignore. So we follow
the familiar route to the ground floor
where Zara, Forever 21, H&M and
Marks & Spencer (M&S) reside. Su
(Summiyya Patni) has a bit of pyjama
shopping to do which makes us first
head to M&S to try some on. After
convincing Su not to pick up more
than one cat-based set, we pay
for her buy and stroll to Zara for
some pre-travel shopping. Danger,
Will Robinson, the MISU girls have
entered Zara! Su and I both have
mounds of clothing piled high in our
arms which we back-breakingly lug
to the changing room. We always
make it a point to get changing rooms
next to one another; because what
is the point of a best friend if she
cannot help make important decisions
about apparel? Through a fine-tuned
process of elimination, we shave
down our respective piles to only
‘must-haves’ and leave the store with
heavy bags and lighter wallets.

Next stop: Forever 21, for
accessories and whatever else catches
our fancy. We love the endless displays
this outlet has at unbeatable prices
(making misplacing accessories — for
which we have a knack — pinch a whole
lot less).

As our arms soon get loaded
with more shopping bags, I think
back fondly on the countless shopping
expeditions I used to embark on with
my mother in Dubai where she insisted
on taking along a small pull-along bag —
what we wouldn’t give for one
of those right now! Speaking of bags,
I see a Samsonite store, and with
Su’s wedding around the corner, it
cannot hurt to browse. They do
have some elegant luggage sets and
we are all about matching suitcases
when we travel.

With product codes noted we
head out towards ‘candy land’,

VERVEMAGAZINE.IN 5

LEFT TO RIGHT: MITALI SAGAR, SUMMIYYA PATNI

otherwise known as Sephora. Here, replenish our diminishing reserve of trying desperately not to laugh at our
I can replenish my stock of the comfortable innerwear. Somehow, giddy behaviour.
unique pink lip balm that I adore. over the years, we have left the fancy
It’s impossible to walk into a Sephora undergarments behind and seem to All this activity leads to grumbly
store and walk out with only one item veer towards the ‘boring’ yet cosy bellies, so we decide to treat
— I dare you to try. Thirty minutes are ones. The deals at La Senza are ourselves to a healthy lunch at 212
spent blissfully steeped in the aroma always great, and so we grab a basket All Day Café & Bar on the first floor.
of powders and perfumes of all and fall upon the collection. One We order the arugula and feta salad
kinds. We try on lipsticks which we would imagine selecting underwear to along with a portion of eggs florentine
don’t need and lotions which we will be a mighty tedious job — but that’s on multigrain. (We are nothing if
never remember to use. Su and I exit not the case when we are involved. not smart eaters, Cinnabon aside!)
Sephora armed with a hefty new Amidst fits of laughter, we make our Have you ever been in a situation
stock of make-up and toiletries way to the counter where a young where you didn’t think you were that
and make our way to La Senza to coiffed woman rings up our items hungry until you took your first bite
of food and it felt like you hadn’t

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eaten in a week? That’s how it is for Game of Thrones novel (I know it stand-alone store of the brand in the
me when the eggs arrive — and we is shameful that I haven’t read it yet). city. Feeling rich in spirit and maybe
descend upon them like a couple of This enterprise takes more time not so rich in our wallets, we head
savage hyenas. Su’s unmatched sweet than I would have imagined because to PVR, where we have a movie and
tooth demands dessert — we share we can’t decide on which cookbooks popcorn date to keep.
a flourless chocolate cake before to buy, so we gather them all and
embarking on phase two. plonk ourselves on the elf-sized stools Malls may not be what they used to
to deliberate. be in the 1950s, and we don’t have malt
A buoyant tumble through Hamleys shops or hat-makers in abundance, but
results in some early birthday presents Time moves very differently when the essence of a great mall remains the
for my nephew and a sombre saunter we are in a shopping mall and we same — its ability to create exquisite
through Crossword yields a couple scarcely remember to check our moments for everyone. And we have
of cookbooks and my very first A watches with all the distractions ours aplenty!
that surround us. Despite the hours
we have spent here, we still haven’t Mitali Sagar and Summiyya Patni
scratched the surface of what this launched MISU Fashion Consultants
mall has to offer, but given that we when they noticed a huge void in the
have a date to keep later, it’s time for landscape of fashion and styling in India.
some primping and pampering before Sagar, an Indiana University graduate
that. First stop — Sukho Thai Spa, for with a degree in Fine Arts, Apparel
a sublime foot massage; because our Merchandising and Art History, is
feet have been through a lot today, often inspired by the most unassuming
followed by a mini manicure at the of things — colours, prints, songs and
Juice salon. cloud formations. Patni graduated
from Jai Hind College before taking on
I then spot Innisfree on the ground jewellery design and manufacturing at
floor, a Korean skin care brand I the Indian Institute of Jewellery. She
adore, so, of course, I have to slip has been designing for her own clothing
inside and pick up my favourite label since she was 16 and states that
volcanic clay face mask. I usually buy her true calling is to pave new ways
it online, but it just so happens that in the world of style.
Phoenix Marketcity boasts the only

VERVEMAGAZINE.IN 7

FASHION FIXMARKS AND SPENCER

H&MThis Autumn/Winter, say hello to
fiery hues as the hottest colour
of the season, orange, is back on AND
our radar. From day dresses and
casual floral buttoned-ups to juicyACCESSORIZE
accessories, a splash of the fruity
LAVIE
hue will be a game-changer.
HUSH DA MILANO
TANGERINE OBSESSIONPUPPIES

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AND
LEVI'S

ACCESSORIZE
UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON

STRIPE IT OUT!

Horizontal, vertical, or
supersized, stripes of all
shapes and sizes are rolling
back into our wardrobes.
Whether bold lines or zigzags,
stock up on this staple to 'up'

your look for the day.

All brands available at Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla.

VERVEMAGAZINE.IN 9
CHARLES & KEITH
ACCESSORIZE

STYLE ALERT PEPE JEANS
BROOKS BROTHERS RED FLEECE
LAYER PLAYER
LEVI'S
Comfortable and chic, layering is definitely a
major trend that is ruling men’s closets. From JACK & JONES
military-style jackets and hoodies to structured
denims and embroidered tees, cash in on the
charm of this boy-next-door look…literally.

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HAMLEYS KIDS' CORNER

FLORAL FERVOUR H&M

PANTALOONS

PEPE JEANS H&M

This season is all about cute prints and pastels for 612 LEAGUE
tiny tots. Prairie patterns and wallpaper motifs on
everything from sweaters to booties and socks will
make your kids stand out in a sea of bubblegum-
shade dresses and tartan shirts….

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VERVEMAGAZINE.IN 13

STAR SHINE

SIBLING

REVELRY

Both actors by serendipity — their celluloid capers can be
said to have kickstarted through a stroke of destiny —
Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem are known for their offbeat
career choices on screen. In real life, the two share an easy bond
that is much in evidence when they keep their early-morning date
with Verve. The brother-sister duo step forward in style as they
sashay through the spaces of Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla.

PHOTOGRAPHS BY TORANJ KAYVON
STYLING BY KARUNA LAUNGANI; ASSISTED BY OJAS KOLVANKAR

On Huma: striped dress, from
Zara; earrings, from H&M.
On Saqib: jacket, knit pullover,
both from Brooks Brothers
Red Fleece; chinos, from
GANT; sneakers, from Diesel;
polka-dotted pocket square,
from Creyate.

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On Saqib: knit pullover, chinos, from
Selected Homme; denim shirt, from

Calvin Klein; brogues, from Zara.
On Huma: blazer, pleated skirt,
both from Vero Moda;

fur sandals, from Charles & Keith.
VERVEMAGAZINE.IN 17

On Saqib: zipper jacket,
printed shirt, both from GANT;
trousers, from Brooks Brothers
Red Fleece; shoes, from Diesel.

On Huma: jacket, from H&M;
lace dress, from Vero Moda; fur

sandals, from Charles & Keith.

FOR HUMA: MAKE-UP BY SONIC SARWATE, MAC COSMETICS. HAIR BY ROHAN JAGTAP, BBLUNT.
FOR SAQIB: MAKE-UP BY SONIC SARWATE, MAC COSMETICS. HAIR BY SUKHVINDER KAROTI (RICKY), AKREATIONS HAIR AND BEYOND.
LOCATION COURTESY: PHOENIX MARKETCITY, KURLA.
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On Saqib: pullover with
a hoodie, from Brooks
Brothers Red Fleece;

denims, from Calvin Klein.
On Huma: polka-dotted
dress, from H&M; floral
jacket, from Zara;

earrings, from Forever 21.
VERVEMAGAZINE.IN 19

BEAUTY BUZZ

LIPS DON’T LIE All about self-expression, new age
make-up follows no rules. This
20 SEPTEMBER 2017 season, experts and enthusiasts urge
you to make a striking statement
with an arresting canvas — your lips

The options for lip wear changing, light-catching glosses that your regular lipstick with a swab of
have multiplied — and give you a futuristic appeal. golden gloss,” suggests Braganza.
how. Take a look at the UNICORN: Also called rainbow lips, GRADIENT: A variation of ombre
ranges in the market and these are not for the faint-hearted. lips, this technique uses three shades
you will realise that this The layering of pinks, purples, blues of the same colour to create a tonal
is the time when all textures (matt, and greens needs an effervescent effect. For instance, you could
creamy, glossy and more) are happily personality to carry off this dreamy, combine plum, wine and red to make
coexisting, which means that you magical and bold trend. You can an impact. Start by lining the outer
don’t have to restrict yourself to just choose to go either glossy or matt. corners of your lips with the darkest
one signature style. You can have the CHROME: The super-glossy shade. Follow through inwards with
best of both — nay, all — the worlds. metallic pout with a mirror-like the medium shade. Fill in the inner
sheen is all poised to become the part of your lips with the lightest
No longer are you supposed rage now that festivity is in the air. shade in the gradient. Blend lightly to
to be the girl in red or the one in It complements Indian outfits that achieve a soft finish.
nude hues. Celebrity make-up artist
Namrati Soni says, “I’ve never been a are resplendent with ornate -APARRNA GUPTA
trend artist. Why not embrace it all? embroidery. “Go drench your lips
Your look is what your personality in jewel tones to create a balance.
is. People have begun to accept If you want to keep it subtle, layer
themselves and express their
individuality through their make-up.
While for summer, fresh colours
work; for winter, darker tones are
sexy and interesting. So if you love
pink, go for a deeper one, and do try
a red once in a while.”

Last season, ombre and glitter lips
took centre stage. Now, sharing the
spotlight are different techniques and
ways to let your lips speak eloquently
and beautifully.
CRYSTAL: Diamonds, proclaimed ‘a
girl’s best friends’, are now inspiring
make-up artists to bejewel the
lips. This look is achieved by using
tiny crystals, flecks of glitter, liquid
lipstick, and metallic liquid colour. “To
make this trend more wearable,
especially for the Indian festive
season, you can just use a hint
of crystal either in the centre or
the corners of your lips,” states
Stafford Braganza, national
education manager, skills and
techniques, L’Oreal Paris,
Maybelline New York, NYX
Professional Makeup.

HOLOGRAPHIC: From pinks
to reds and even blacks, it’s
all about giving lipstick an
extreme, luminous effect.
This look takes glossy
formulations to another
level, as it is all about colour

VERVEMAGAZINE.IN 21

FRAGRANCES

BLOOMING Naughty and nice! Cast an intriguing spell with
NOTES a hint of florals and a touch of spice

NINA RICCI L’EXTASE
CARESSE DE ROSES
A symphony of Bulgarian and
Turkish roses, violets and peonies
laid on a base of musk makes your
skin feel magical.

BVLGARI SPLENDIDA
JASMIN NOIR

Jasmine, green gardenia
and tonka beans make
this an audacious scent.

HUGO HUGO BOSS WOMAN
The unconventional pairing of
jasmine and black tea is for the
woman who exudes glamour.

MISSONI MISSONI
FOR WOMEN
Jasmine, which sits
at its heart, lends the
fragrance its
sensual character.

PHOTOGRAPH BY PRATEEK PATEL
REALISATION BY APARRNA GUPTA AND SWATI SINHA
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MARC JACOBS DAISY SALVATORE FERRAGAMO
EAU SO FRESH UOMO
This neo classic is The Italian luxury house
reinterprets timeless masculine
appreciated as much for elegance, as zesty notes of
its bottle as for its blend of cardamom and pepper lead
rose and jasmine with litchi, to a sweet trail of tiramisu.

cedar and plum.

NARCISO RODRIGUEZ
BLEU NOIR
An intensely aromatic
affair with musk and
spices define this clean
and sharp composition.
MONT BLANC
LADY EMBLEM
Inspired by the shape
of a diamond, this
bottle houses a potion
of rose, raspberry and
sandalwood.

All fragrances available at various boutiques
across Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla

VERVEMAGAZINE.IN 23

FIRST PERSON

EAT, PLAY, RELAX!

Kiran Manral spends a day at Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla
exploring a variety of delights that appeal to all tastes

ALL PHOTOGRAPHS BY PRATEEK PATEL The first thing that strikes PUNJAB GRILL A popular fine-dine restaurant in
you as you enter the atrium Phoenix Marketcity is Punjab Grill,
at Phoenix Marketcity, their oven-hot cinnamon rolls. The with its huge portions of comfort
Kurla is the sheer expanse blue-and-white signage, the cedar food cooked in a traditional style
of its space. A few steps wood interiors with aromas of but presented with contemporary
down from the entrance, and you’ll see cinnamon wafting through the air, and presentation. It is located on the
a huge open central area with a glass the smell of baking sugar are sure-fire fringes of Dublin Square, which
topped ceiling, with the buzz of crowds temptations. What’s worth ordering allows for some outdoor seating at
making the locale come alive. is the classic Cinnabon roll, which is the restaurant. If you do choose to
fresh and soft with the perfect hint sit indoors, there are some gorgeous
One of the most famous bakeries of cinnamon, without making the chandeliers to be admired. Among the
in the world, Cinnabon is a must for star ingredient overpowering. Other most popular dishes on the menu are
those with a sweet tooth, especially must-tries are the choco bon and their the kebabs, a legacy of the tradition
pecan bon, all food for the soul. set in place by founder Jiggs Kalra
and his son Zorawar, before they
exited the chain. Punjab Grill is an old
favourite, serving North Indian and
Mughlai food — the butter chicken
and naan being something one can
always swear by. In starters, an
interesting option is the salmon tikka;
a variation of the traditional fish tikka
made with Norwegian salmon, fresh
cuts of these marinated in dill, ginger,
honey and mustard oil to get the
flavouring just right. If it is something
more traditional you are looking for
in your seafood starters, the tandoor
jheenga is unparalleled — succulent

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PUNJAB GRILL

jumbo prawns delicately spiced CHILI'S AMERICAN GRILL & BAR
with ajwain and lemon make it just
that little hint of tangy, without the PUNJAB GRILL IS AN OLD FAVOURITE, SERVING
flavours becoming too overwhelming. NORTH INDIAN AND MUGHLAI FOOD —
Another interesting option is the THE BUTTER CHICKEN AND NAAN BEING
chicken kurkuri, a variation of a
wonton — crisply fried after being SOMETHING ONE CAN ALWAYS SWEAR BY.
coated in vermicelli and stuffed with
chicken, olives, mushrooms, sun- mex bowl. The decor, with its reds Amoeba Sports Bar, the game parlour
dried tomatoes, pine-nuts and gooey and greens and wood finishing makes with a 12-lane bowling alley. There are
cheese. The sweet-and-spicy thai the ambience warm and vibrant. The also gutter lanes for younger kids to
sauce complements this appetizer staff is intent and chatty, and the try their hand at bowling. Within the
extremely well. The flavours are rich service excellent. parlour, there is of course a sports bar,
and wholesome, yet contemporary; a cricket simulator and a restaurant.
amalgamating the traditional royal The mall also has a huge play Also at the Happy Planet is the Aerial
tastes and hearty Sikh flavours. The area called Happy Planet, which is a adventure — a horizontal challenge
portions here are generous, the godsend for frazzled parents looking constructed from wood, cable and
service gracious and attentive, and the for a space where their kids can play ropes installed above the ground and
interiors done with care and attention during the wet, gloomy monsoons. A strung between steel frameworks,
to detail. The paan shot at the end of jungle gym with ladders, slides, cargo where kids are encouraged to tackle
the meal makes for a perfect finale to nets and ball pits keeps the younger each element on their own, albeit
the experience. ones active and busy, while the older under careful supervision. Also at the
children can navigate their way to
If it is Tex-Mex you are craving, you
can head to Chili's American Grill &
Bar for some classic nachos and Santa
Fe quesadillas. The most sinful thing
you could try are the Texas cheese
fries, followed by the country fried
chicken and the chipotle chicken fresh

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THE MALL ALSO
HAS A HUGE
PLAY AREA

CALLED HAPPY
PLANET, WHICH
IS A GODSEND
FOR FRAZZLED
PARENTS LOOKING

FOR A SPACE
WHERE THEIR KIDS
CAN PLAY DURING
THE WET, GLOOMY

MONSOONS.

HAPPY PLANET

AMOEBA SPORTS BAR
26 SEPTEMBER 2017

CHILI'S AMERICAN GRILL & BAR

Happy Planet zone is the outdoor scents, in both 2D and 3D formats — it Kiran Manral is an author with seven
climbing wall with levels for every age can be a completely disconcerting books across genres, as well as short
(kids to adults) and skill type (practiced experience. Here you feel not just what stories, to her credit.
climbers to beginners). Indoor rock you see visually happen onscreen,
climbing is a great form of exercise but use all the senses — touch, sound A TEDx speaker, she currently writes
and helps you develop coordination, with water, movement, and various a column on feminism at SheThePeople.
technique in manipulating your body smells — when in the theatre. Watching tv, and has been a columnist on sexuality
and does oodles to boost a child’s a flick here isn’t for the faint-hearted at DNA, on gender issues with Tehelka
self-confidence. For the little ones, by any stretch of the imagination! One and on parenting at yowoto.com.
Happy Planet also has a Bouncy’s movie had a scene of a multitude of
Creche area with two super-sized rats rushing out for safety during an
inflatables which allow kids to develop earthquake and you could feel blasts
their gross as well as fine motor skills, of air akin to a multitude of furry things
hand-eye coordination and improve rushing over your feet, making for quite
their muscle tone. a few horrified squeals from the less
stoic in the audience.
If all this does not take away all your
time, you could also pop into the PVR Something to keep the entire
4DX, which is a cinematic experience family occupied is what is on offer at
one shouldn’t miss! Stimulating multiple Phoenix Marketcity, and we haven’t
senses with high-tech motion seats even gotten started on the shopping
and special effects including wind, yet! But that’s perhaps something for
fog, lightning, bubbles, water, rain and another day, and another visit.

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STORE LIST

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GOLDEN TIPS TEA LG TRUE BLUE LG PLUSS LG LA SENZA G WORLD OF TITAN
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CHILI'S G CELIO G WILLS LIFESTYLE LG TWELVE AM :PM G CASIO G
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BAR BAR 1 SIMON CARTER G ED HARDY G COTTON CULTURE 1 SWAROVSKI
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CREAM CENTRE 1 SUPERDRY G GLOBAL DESI 1 IZAARA
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KALMANE KOFFEES 1 UNITED COLORS OF BENETTON G JASHN 1 PURE GOLD
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SPEEDO G 1
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LENOVO G
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ROBOBULL G
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ZOOT MOBILES 1
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CLUE HUNT 2 LABEL RITU KUMAR 1 First Aid
SATYA PAUL 1
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FLIGHT 4 FANTASY 2 LG Currency and Exchange Services

SCARY HOUSE 2 LG

STORM 9D ENTERTAINMENT 2 Lost and Found

TIMEZONE 2

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ONE STOP LG INATUR LG CROCS LG
DOMINOS 2 WRITE SITE LG MOOKH SALON LG ESBEDA LG 24-Hour On-site Security
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KAILASH PARBAT 2 FACES G METRO LG
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MALGUDI 2 CROSSWORD 1 INGLOT G PAVERS ENGLAND LG
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INDIAN TERRAIN LG ERDFERKEL & WOBBEGONG LG HOLLYWOOD OPTICIANS 1 STEVE MADDEN G
JOHN PLAYERS LG FLYING MACHINE LG JUICE SALON 1 AMERICAN TOURISTER 1
LOUIS PHILIPPE LG GLOBUS LG LENSKART 1 BAGGIT 1
MANYAVAR LG JOCKEY LG MAKEUP REVOLUTION & LA GIRL 1 BOGA 1
MUFTI LG LEVI'S LG PURPLLE.COM 1 BRAND BOULEVARD 1
PETER ENGLAND LG MACROWORLD LG ROOTS & HERBS 1 KOMPANERO 1
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