From Dubai’s Coya coming to Mumbai for a bar takeover to exceptional culinary pop-ups, there’s a lot for you to indulge in this weekend. So without further ado, scroll down and plan your weekend the best way possible.
1. Four Hands Dinner at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar
JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is hosting a two-day culinary pop-up in collaboration with One Michelin Star Awarded, IGNIV Bangkok from The St. Regis Bangkok and EKAA, Mumbai’s leading ingredient-forward restaurant, awarded as No. 93 in Asia by World’s Best Restaurants 2022. The specially curated menu features dishes such as smoked sturgeon, caviar crème fraiche, goat cheese cucumber tomatillo, dumpling and duck, butternut squash kimchi, sesame kimchi broth, pearl tribal rice, pickles, mango tarte and all things delicious.
When: June 9 to 10
Time: 7 pm
Where: Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, IA Project Road, Naupada, Vile Parle East, Vile Parle, Andheri
2. The Giant Wheel Festival at Phoenix Marketcity
The much-awaited summer carnival for kids is happening this weekend at The Dublin Square. Sony YAY! is offering a great opportunity for kids to meet their favourite toons Oggy, Honey & Bunny, Kicko, and Bhoot Boss in person. It also includes engaging thematic cartoon games for the kids to win amazing prizes, story-telling sessions, zumba classes, puppet shows, magic shows, stilt walkers, bubble artists, and so much more for an enchanting experience for all. Oh, did we mention that celebrities such as Karisma Kapoor, Mahi Vij, Kishwer Merchant, Juhi Parmar, and Riddhima Jain will also be present at the event?
When: 9th, 10th & 11th June
Time: 4 pm Onwards
Where: Lal Bahadur Shastri Rd, Patelwadi, Kurla, Kamani, Kurla West, Kurla
3. Coya, Dubai Takes Over the bar at Slink & Bardot
Coya, Dubai (No. 13 on Middle East and North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants in 2022) is in town for a two-night bar takeover and you don’t want to miss it for anything. Sampath Rathnayake, bar manager at Coya is here to showcase an array of exquisite cocktails. Expect some world class concoctions such as Signature Collector - a tantalizing blend of raspberry and lemongrass infused with fresh lemon juice, JW Black label, Angostura bitters, and a touch of salt or Tickle Your Senses - peanut butter fat washed Tanqueray dry gin, plum liqueur, olive brine, and Frangelico. Next up, is Forbidden Fruit cocktail that combines Don Julio Blanco with chili and Palo Santo, complemented by Penca cordial and a pinch of salt, topped with a refreshing soda twist. Last but not the least, the Slow Motion Cowboy cocktail adds a touch of smoky allure, blending Don Julio Blanco with chili mezcal in a captivating milk punch. You're in for some of the best cocktails you will ever taste.
When: June 9 - 10
Time: 6 pm to 7.30 pm
Where: Thadani House 329/A Opposite Indian Coast Guard Worli Village
4. Mag St. Art Walks
If history, architecture and long-lost cultural stories interest you, enroll yourself for a walking tour with Mag St. Art Walks that revisits and reveals the stories behind the modern and contemporary art movements in Mumbai. Acquaint yourself with the mid-20th century, the beginnings of modern art making and display in a newly independent, post-colonial city. Visit spaces that have disappeared and fallen out of use. It also includes a tour of the CSMVS, Mumbai’s museum showcasing historical artefacts, prints and paintings. All in all, it's going to be one insightful walk leaving you with a quest to explore your city more.
When: June 10
Time: 4 pm
Where: 4, Mandlik Rd, Apollo Bandar, Colaba