An exclusive culinary and cocktail pop up with mixologist Thep Dinh and Chef Nhan Ngo of Savor & Stir at By The Mekong, The Penthouse Level 37 at The St. Regis Mumbai in Collaboration with Dean With Us

St. Regis Mumbai invites discerning diners and cocktail aficionados to embark on an immersive journey through Vietnam’s rich culinary and cocktail heritage with an exclusive two-night Vietnamese culinary and cocktail pop-up at By The Mekong, on Friday & Saturday, March 13 and 14, 2026.

Bringing the spirit of Saigon’s vibrant nightlife and contemporary Vietnamese gastronomy to the city, the pop-up showcases the celebrated team behind Stir, Modern Classic Cocktails, one of Vietnam’s most acclaimed bars. With consistent appearances on Asia’s 50 Best Bars list, including a recent ranking of No. 61 in 2025, Stir is recognized for redefining modern cocktail culture through innovation, storytelling, and refined technique.

Anchoring the experience is Thep Dinh, Bar Manager of Stir and Co-Founder of Savor Cocktail Club, widely regarded as one of Vietnam’s most influential bartenders. A World Class Diageo Vietnam Champion (2019) and Vietnam Bartender of the Year (2019 & 2023), Thep brings his signature Symposium philosophy to Mumbai, shaping an immersive bar takeover rooted in modern mixology and creative expression. Joining him behind the bar is Sameer Shaw, Head Mixologist at The Penthouse, who adds a locally rooted perspective through refined technique and thoughtful execution. Over the course of two evenings, guests can savor four specially curated cocktails per night, each designed as a narrative that blends contemporary methods with timeless inspiration, transforming every sip into a sensorial story.Further elevating the experience, Senior Bartender, Phuc Ngo known for his multiple top 10 rankings and competition accolades, will join the guest shift, adding precision, creativity, and flair to the bar experience.

 Complementing the cocktail program, Head Chef Nhan Ngo will curate a thoughtfully designed Vietnamese menu in a four-hands collaboration with By The Mekong’s Head Chef Li Qiang. He has worked across some of the most dynamic culinary landscapes, from Singapore and Dubai to Doha and Qatar. Drawing from an illustrious career across renowned kitchens in Vietnam, Chef Nhan’s cuisine reflects a refined Vietnamese sensibility layered with Asian influences, celebrating bold flavours, delicate balance, and artfully crafted offerings. 

This exclusive collaboration with Dean With Us founded by the dynamic duo, Akanksha and Rupali Dean, renowned across Asia for curating cross-cultural F&B showcases (and merge their profound expertise in food writing, culinary arts, global travel, and event curation), marks a rare opportunity for Mumbai’s discerning diners and cocktail lovers to experience a slice of Saigon’s progressive dining and beverage culture.

Event Details:

Venue: By The Mekong at The St. Regis Mumbai

Dates: Friday & Saturday, March 13 &14, 2026

Timing:  6: 00 pm to 11:00 pm

For reservations, contact: m: +91 86575 22956

Michelin starred chef Marcel Ravin, child of the Caribbean, delighted Mumbai with a specially curated organic food festival at The Oberoi Hotel recently. The bright eyed chef from Monaco was especially flown in from Monaco by @VisitMonaco. Ravin cooks faithfully and from the heart while combining the culinary style of his Caribbean origins with the treasures of the southern land and sea, so dear to the people of Monegasque.

He is one of the most talented chefs of his generation and took up the challenge of opening, as Executive Chef, at the superb restaurant Blue Bay, at the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort, facing the enigmatic seas and offering a terrace with panoramic views of the blue Mediterranean and sandy-bottomed lagoon. His tenacity, creativity and an innovative culinary style, were rewarded in 2015 with a new Star in the Michelin Guide. With his initiative to work with the start-up Terre de Monaco, cooking seasonal fruits and vegetables, which are freshly harvested from local sources, is more than a commitment for Chef Ravin; it is a priority.

The special culinary showcase, “From Monaco with love” at Vetro, entailed Chef Marcel Ravin’s tasting menus, all sumptuously inspired by his travels of his native land and infused with fragrant flavours of his Signature dishes: Organic Egg with Truffle, Cassava and Maracuja juice (passion fruit in creole), and his Signature dessert: Chocolate and Passion Fruit Partition with Cocoa Bean & Passion Fruit Sauce. The four day Monaco Organic Food Festival, kickstarted, with exclusive gourmet tables for celebrity influencers, industry socialites, top-notch corporates, renowned media personalities, top travel-trade professionals  and senior delegation from Monaco Government Tourist Authority, followed by, Indian Spice Trail Tour for the committed star-awarded Chef.

Ms Corinne Kiabski, Press and Communication Manager-International Market from the Government Communication Department of Monaco, said, “The festival has been very productive for Monaco, as we met very interesting media and influencers and noticed that we share the same values for sustainability.

Michelin Starred Chef Marcel Ravin, added, “I have been waiting for so long to come to India, this is a dream that has come true for me. It was such an experience in the Oberoi kitchen to share our knowledge with the Indian Chefs. In fact, it was easy because we share the same passion. Cooking is all about love and sharing, when  you cook you put your soul in your recipes. I am very inspired and intend to create new dishes fusing the flavour of Indian spices I brought back from Mumbai. It will be called, De retour d’Inde meaning Coming back from India.

Rajeev Nangia, India Director, Monaco Government Tourist Bureau, expressed, “Food is an integral part of travel and we are delighted to highlight the cuisine curated by Chef Marcel Ravin at Vetro, The Oberoi. The entire activity was designed to bring culinary art of Monaco to India. We are sure that Indian high-end travellers, now have another very good reason to travel and celebrate in the Principality."

In Monaco, gastronomy, local and season are linked! From urban gardens to organic restaurants, through the reasoned choice of products and the fight against food waste, the environmental approach is deeply rooted in the principles of the Monegasque restaurants. With Green is the New Glam, Monaco aims to make the Principality carbon neutral by 2050.

A fairy tale by the sea, the luxurious Principality of Monaco is the second smallest country, located on the extremely picturesque French Riviera. With the exotic setting, world-class hospitality and our passion, Monaco has ideal venue and customization options to make your celebrations a grand success.  

Michelin starred chef Marcel Ravin

The Oberoi Chef team

Chef Marcel with FICCI lady entrepreneurs

One with the Travel and Trade professionals

The Bollywood presence

 Mumbai celebrities

 Ladies from FICCI

The media and influencers

Fancy styling that Gucci jacket with your own creativity? Walk straight into the brands store and give a free rein to your imagination.

Now you can DIY (Do It Yourself) with Gucci menswear to style your own personalised option at the Mumbai Gucci boutique. This is the brand's  move into its next phase with a diversification of personalisation options for its customers. It will enable customers of the House to express themselves through the personalisation of selected products.

 A dedicated area will showcase the DIY service. The project is very close to the heart of Creative Director Alessandro Michele. With roots in his love of the British punk attitude, his philosophy is that the way you dress is an expression of your personality, and that men and women should feel free to enjoy self-expression.

The men’s products available for customisation are extensive and signal a fresh commitment from the House to tailoring. All jackets are fully-canvassed, and there are several silhouettes for day and evening wear for jackets, blazers, tuxedos and coats. One can choose from a wide range of fabrics and buttons, as well as from a host of monogram lettering options. Key to the process is the selection of linings, and the label is producing a variety of bright patterns in silk foulard to choose from – these designs can be used for both jacket linings and trouser waistbands.

There is also the eveningwear, where  red carpet inspirations are available to customers for the first time. So what are you waiting for? Go show off your own creativity to come out all dressed to woo that red carpet.

The DIY service is available at the Gucci, Galleria store in Mumbai

 Here's some interesting showcasing at the ongoing Lakme Fashion Week 2017 that always gives dope trends for the season. The ones we have picked up here are for their fabric textures, colours and styling. We hope you like it too.

Antar Agni and Divyam Mehta's Winter/Festive 2017

 Glimpses of Amit Aggarwal's Icredible collection presented by Monaco Tourism

Asa Kazingmei's amazing creations Fearless Fantasy showcased by Ali Fazal (left) &Vidyut Jamwal presented by Johnnie Walker

Left: Bollywood actress Shraddha Kapoor as the showstopper for Rahul Mishra's Project Eve

If you feel like driving these beautiful cars, then please do for you will be contributing to the good cause of helping The Gateway School for children with special needs. They can be hired for a birthday for a special ride to make heads turn. The proceeds will go to the school. These road stunners will be available for hire ​from the Shaman Wheels showroom at Churchgate, Mumbai from now till December.

The Three beauties, a GLA, CLA and E-Cabriolet, from the range of Mercedes-Benz passenger cars have been wrapped in beautiful paintings done by the students of the school and aptly named "Palette of Innocence."

It has been curated by the well known Mumbai based fashion designer Krsna Mehta. Each car has the signature feel of classic designs by Mehta. The children’s artworks created the base and the inspiration used by Krsna Mehta, to help express their vision.

It is the initiative of Amar Sheth of Shaman Wheels Krsna Mehta & the Gateway School of Mumbai to bring together Automotive Technology with art and charity.

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The idea being the combination of strengths of the three groups with diverse backgrounds to foster the spirit of learning for all kids.

Mumbai got a taste of French design and Italian engineering as Roche Bobois hosted a cocktail soiree in association with Lamborghini at the Roche Bobois flagship store in the city.

The glittering party was hosted by Mr. Samvit Tara, Managing Director, Roche Bobois India & Mr. Abhijeet Pandit, Group CEO Auto Hangar. The evening pulsated around the theme ‘instinctive technology meets cutting edge design’ and very aptly so as it showcased exquisite pieces of furniture from Roche Bobois’ Winter Collection 2014 alongside the breathtaking new sports car from the Lamborghini stable, the Lamborghini Huracán LP 610-4. Guests were seen enjoying an array of aperitifs, single malts, luxury vodkas, tantalizing cocktails and mouth watering snacks. 

Roche Bobois Winter Collection 2014 includes exquisite furniture for drawing rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms along with accessories like mirrors, bookshelves, cabinets, and sophisticated lighting. 

Samvit Tara, Managing Director, Roche Bobois, India with wife Alesha Tara

 
Firoza Kavrana, Aruna Tara, Sabira Merchant ; David Fischer & Skye Bradshaw of Soho House, Mumbai

 
Sanjay Arora with wife Ina Arora of D'Decor ; Ramona Narang

Couturier Varun Bahl recently put up a spectacular show at the Audi 2015 Autumn Collection launch in Mumbai’s Sofitel Hotel. He launched his new collection, which is an infusion of India’s opulent crafts with cutting-edge patternmaking from the West. The event was well attended by fashion and car connoisseurs alike.

Present at the occasion were Katrina Kaif, Huma Qureshi and Saqib Saleem, Anil & Sabina Chopra, Shanoo Sharma, Ravi Shastri , Niharika Khan and Pragya Yadav.

“I am delighted to be a part of the Audi 2015 Autumn Collection showcase.Every car here at Audi exudes classic elegance, modern luxury and meticulous design quality. Audi never fails to amaze. Thus, its relationship with design and fashion is an unbreakable bond. I thank them for being part of my 10 year celebration”, said Varun.

"Our stunning Autumn Collection perfectly complements Varun Bahl’s breath-taking designs that have been inspired by our cars. As the number one luxury car brand in India, it has been our constant endeavor to introduce exciting cars that set new standards in sportiness, progressiveness and sophistication. The Audi 2015 Autumn Collection is a celebration of these core values and reinforces our philosophy ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’,” said Mr. Joe King, Head, Audi India.

Varun Bahl’snew collection revolves around 3 different lines- Sporty, Progressive and Sophisticated that are Audi’s brand pillars. It celebrates modern silhouettes—jackets, dresses, trousers, skirts, and shirts—and blends them seamlessly with contemporary Indian embroideries and hand-done techniques. The jacket is the key piece of the season and has been used in many different ways. 

The Sporty Line

The Progressive line

The Sophisticated Line

His colour palette is a mix of black, silver, grey, ivory, beige, pale pink, powder blue, and rose that are also incidentally the colours of the season. It caters to the fashion forward man and woman.

The fabrics used are Varun Bahl trademark; silk, tulle, cotton, crepe and duchesse-satin. 

Designer Pria Kataaria Puri recently launched her flagship store at Khar W, Mumbai with much élan and fanfare.

Located at the heart of the fashionable city, the store will house Pria’s vibrant collection of kaftans, dresses, and gowns. Also watch out for her luxe line of evening reflecting the designer’s passion for prints. The store has a special section which displays Cappuccino Collection Fine jewellery for which she is the brand ambassador.

The starry guest list included  Zarine & Simone khan, Arjan Bajwa, Pooja Bedi, Madhoo Shah, Deanne Pandey, Aditi Gowatrikar,  Divya Kumar Khosla, Bhavna Pandey, Designer Neeta Lulla & Nishka Lulla , Designer Nachiket with wife, Sona Mohpatra, Super Models Carol Gracias, Neena Manual and Sucheta, Devita Saraf, Miss Indias - Koyal Rana & Jhataleka Malhotra.

Pria personally guided the guests through a tour of her new store as she talked about her new collection. Music played through the evening as guests indulged in champagne and were treated to hors d' ouveres and exotic Turkish baklava as they sifted through the garments and gazed at the numerous pictures that adorned the store walls. 

Nina Manual & Schauna chauhan with Pria

Pria and Sumit Kataaria; Neeta & Nishka Lulla 

Divya Kumar Khosla; Arjan Bajwa; Pooja Bedi

Sona Mohapatra with Pria; Zarine & Simone Khan

The Lakme Fashion Week Winter Festive saw a trail of talented designers, some of which we absolutely loved. Here are 7 designers who caught our fancy and why:

Portobello – The Indian Chapter by Anushree Reddy

Anushree Reddy's “Portobello – The Indian Chapter” had a vintage spin on age old floral prints but with an innovative fashionable twist for her heavily embroidered garments. We were instantly reminded of Old British charm with those rose and newspaper prints. The sensuous and flirty garments had bridal as well as formal wear. Dull shades mixed with rich fabrics gave a classy, opulent look to the collection. From stately Anarkalis to diaphanous lehengas and grand saris, “Portobello –The Indian Chapter” collection by Anushree Reddy was a fairy-tale offering to the bride and her entourage who want to look resplendent in regal royal ensembles.

Excavations by Payal Singh

Drawing inspiration from India's first fashion export to the world, the 'Chintz" print of the Coromandal, Payal Singh displayed a line full of trendsetting silhouettes. “Excavations” saw the lovely iconic Indian print in deep tones of aqua, navy, cranberry and coral, which were transferred onto luxurious crepe, silk and linen. We loved the racer back choli teamed with crepe churidar-skirt and printed overlap panel, the chiffon dupatta draped sleeve for the kurta, the silk mul lehenga-sari, navy linen embroidered ghagra- sharara pants and the silver ring embroidered cut-out short dress, which offered several options to the stylish buyer.

Mille Fleurs by Neha Agarwal

The debutant designer's collection is a modern reinterpretation of the classic seventeen century French embroidery. Celebrating 'a thousand flowers', the collection is extremely urban with radiant hues and unusual textiles and textures, yet opulent in ornamentation and appeal. Our favourites include the figure flattering western twisters and the Indo-western fusion garments. The authentic Indian organic tussar, ahimsa, gicha and muga silk are presented with the unconventional quilting details creating a splendid evening essential. 

Frozen by Shubhika Davda's Papa Don't Preach

Crystallised, beaded and sheeted mirrors, coins and suede were turned into stunning pieces in this mesmerizing collection. Adding excitement to the show were cute frock jackets, trench coat dresses and tulle capes, which added a touch of elegance. The silhouettes were sexy, seductive and very high octane glamour – something Lady Gaga would just love to wear for her concerts.Acrylic suitcases were given blossoms as décor and finally Shubhika brought in Snow Globes, as shoes with snowflakes swirling in them, which definitely created a fashionable storm.

 Ekru by  Ekta Jaipuria and Ruchika Kandhani

A delightful riot of colours and fabrics, Ekta and Ruchika's collection revolved around the much in vogue Ikat print. The extensive use of Chanderi, handloom cotton, ghicha and silk lent this collection a very festive look. Vibrant hues created a melangé of colours as fuchsia, red, yellow and lime teamed up with darker tones of bottle green, wine and navy. We particularly loved the lavish use of embellishments and intricate embroideries of thread, aari and zardosi. Dual toned saris with beautiful borders and Shararas worn with regal long-sleeved coats and peplum blouse were our favourites.

Chavi  by Purvi Doshi 

Purvi showcased her line of elegant Indo-western silhouettes exclusively made in Khadi. The creations included Indian hand-embroidered mirrors which reflect the traditional work of our very own intricate craftsmanship. The collection consisted of three magnificent major elements - Khadi, African prints and Kuttchi mirror embroidery which gave it a unique look. Accessories like mirror malas and earrings were a definitely the highlights of the show. The collection has beautiful incorporation of hues like orange, blue, red and green. 

Gloss by Manish Malhotra

Raising the curtain on the season’s most awaited fashion showcase, couturier Manish Malhotra presented his Gloss inspired Indian Cocktail collection. Manish reinvented the lehenga as flowing skirts, while adding an extra edge to the festive season with glamorized racer backs. The long kalidars gets a makeover this season and another highlight of the collection is Manish Malhotra’s version of the Gown Sari - the easy silhouette adding to the romance of the ensemble. Bringing in a final touch to these avant-garde ensembles was magnificent jewellery by Anmol Jewelers. Men’s wear had sherwanis, jackets, kurtas and bundgalas in rich silks in matching colours with horizontal velvet stripes.

Have a thing for the antique and the luxurious? Head for the National Centre of Performing Arts at Nariman Point, Mumbai. Pundole’s, the fine art gallery is hosting an auction on 27^thAugust at Jamshed Bhabha Theatre. The auction features an eclectic mix of luxury and lifestyle objects from Louis Vuitton trunks and Japanese Cloisonné vases to Art Deco furniture and a special line of silver from Royal collections like the jhula, temple and lot more.

Beginning the session is a wonderful selection of art deco decanters and matching glasses from a Royal Family. There are also a range of silver decorative objects from various Royal Collections, including silver bowls, serving dishes, trays and English Hallmarked trophies. Rosewater sprinklers, tea sets, and beautifully shaped Indian lotas round off the auction. The furniture section has a range of material including several writing boxes and camphor trunks as well as writing desks of various sizes. A wide range of decorative art from Japan, skillfully crafted with intricate details will also be seen in the auction.

Other highlights of the auction include a highly unusual pair of star-shaped molded glass lights made by the American designer C.J. Weinstein in the early 1930s, and a famous Art Nouveau bronze lamp of the American dancer Lois Fuller done by Francois Raoul L’Arche. Both these pieces are iconic examples of 20^th Century design, and have been featured in several publications on Art Deco and Art Nouveau respectively.