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Here you’ll find everything that excites us about Bombay. Immerse yourself in stories rich with heritage; savour cherished recipes from our most treasured spots; dive into interviews with talented South Asian creators; and wander through the city with our 24 hour guides to Bombay.
Dishoom Loves
Issue XI, December
The festive season is about to hit its stocking-clad stride. And while we’ll be Christmas jumper-wearing, mince pie eating and last-minute shopping, we’ll be keeping a close eye out. Here’s our list of things to do in December (in between sips of Chai eggnog).
interview
Chai Pe Charcha with Anita Kaushal, founder of Mauli Rituals
We sit down with Anita Kaushal of Mauli Rituals and other close friends, to discuss the ups and downs of being a female South Asian business owner.
story
Discovering the theatre and café culture of 1950s Bombay
Theatre and café culture of 1950s Bombay.
Dishoom Loves
Issue X, November
Winter days are truly here — sometimes crisp and sparkling with sunshine, sometimes bleak with lashing rain and biting cold. But, while mornings and evenings may be darker now, there is still an abundance of light in the world (not to mention goodness, beauty and talent) that should be celebrated. Allow us to share what we are doing this month.
story
The ritual of Zakat
Ramadan, The Month of Giving
Dishoom Loves
Issue IX, October
Autumn is teasing us with the odd chilly morning, and evenings spent bundled in blankets are beckoning. But if we may make a case for venturing out into the crispness, here is what we’re looking forward to in October.
story
What is Ganesh Chaturthi?
A celebration of oneness
story
Dishoom x Magic Breakfast: More than a partnership
Thoughts from Carmel McConnell MBE
story
What is Vaisakhi?
Dishoom Loves
Issue VIII, September
The sun is momentarily out again. Calendars are fast filling up. There’s many a thing to do and many a friend to meet. And if we may kindly add to the excitement and the plan-making, here’s our list of what we’re looking forward to in September.
story
Britannia café, a vintage classic
Britannia Café is a lovely piece of vintage Bombay which is slowly disappearing. We visit for a berry pulao and Thums Up, and are greeted by proud owner Mr Kohinoor.
interview
In conversation with Manjit Thaap
We talk to artist Manjit Thapp about bringing her South-Asian culture to her art, and why she felt an immediate connection with our Trailblazers.
Dishoom Loves
Issue VII, August
Welcome to a brand new month of Dishoom Loves. For those who often receive our emails, and for those who follow us on Instagram, you’ll know that we worked together with the ever-so-talented artist Manjit Thapp. So this month, we thought it would be wonderful to hear about all the things Manjit Loves. Have a little read.
story
Taking the Scenic Route with Sudha Bhuchar
Sudha Bhuchar sat down with us to chat all things Ed Fringe, her 40 year career and life as a middle-aged, middle-class, multicultural mother of dual-heritage.
Dishoom Loves
Ed Fringe Special, 2023
Each year as August dawns, the streets and rooms and corners of Edinburgh fill with music, art, laughter and song. Wander into grand halls and pokey pubs, as the morning sun rises or in the dark of night, to see creations of every kind as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In honour of this wonderful celebration of the performing arts (and as a little treat), this was a special edition Dishoom Loves, covering all the acts we’d circled on our festival programme at Fringe in August 2023.
story
What is Navroz?
A new year celebration of spring, life, and renewal
Snacks & sides
Cheese & Masala Sticks
Simple yet moreish spiced cheese-and-pastry twirls
Total:30 minutes
Dishoom Loves
Issue VI, July
This month we gathered together in east London for The Trailblazers – a Dishoom Presents event that shone the spotlight on three rule-breaking women (Rani Lakshmi Bai, Sophia Duleep Singh and Homai Vyarawalla), whose stories were often hidden between the pages of history.
story
What is Ramadan?
A time for reflection
Tipples
Taj Ballroom Toddy
A warming tipple for the festive season
Total:10 minutes
story
Celebrating Homai Vyarawalla
Preserving moments and memories
