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Bar Hopping: Vinoteca by Sula

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This one time, my friend Nidhi and I walked for 45 minutes in search of a bar where we could hang, talk and bitch out the boys. We had to resort to a popular bar in a 5 star hotel by the beach. Almost a year later, I heard of Vinoteca by Sula opening at Worli. I was jumping with joy. Not only are the Sula Vineyards quickly becoming my favourite weekend getaway but also we single girls in the city now have a bar to go to.

Vinoteca by Sula at Worli

Vinoteca by Sula at Worli

I’m not really into alcohol. When I make drinking plans, it is understood that I will be sipping on wine (white or rosé) and those accompanying me will be washing down whiskey, rum or vodka as they please. And that’s another reason Vinoteca is the perfect option for me. A selection of wines I’m way too familiar with and a variety of Spanish food. Couldn’t get better.

Vegetarian fare at Vinoteca

Vegetarian fare at Vinoteca

We sampled practically all the vegetarian food on the menu. Of course, we began our meal with the famous patatas bravas. You might remember me telling you about my friend’s love for potato wedges. A tapa of patatas bravas brought a huge smile to her face. The portion size was quite good too. We were munching on it right till the end.

Vegetarian section of the Vinoteca menu

Vegetarian section of the Vinoteca menu

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Washoku 4 | A Japanese street fair

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Update: The fair was a lot of fun. We even got to dress up and look Japanese.

I must admit I’m not a fan of Chinese food. I have been the cause of grief for family and friends, simply because I refuse to go out with them to Chinese restaurants or order in. Of course, one against a majority hasn’t always been successful.

Although Thai food has come to be popular in recent times, Japanese food is still relatively new in Mumbai.

A hurdle most of us foodies face is the availability of vegetarian food. It seems like foreign cuisines are primarily non-vegetarian with vegetarian substitutes thrown in.

This month, though, I am looking forward to Washoku 4.

Washoku 4 promises to be a Japanese street fair. IHM Mumbai and Maido India wish to bring Japan closer to Mumbai. During the festival, there are expected to be various Japanese cultural aspects like the tea ceremony, Origami, Japanese fortune-teller and Ikebana displays. One can relish Sushi, Tempura, Noodles and much more.

I’m looking forward to it. I’ve never really gone out to eat Japanese food before and this experience seems lighter on the pocket (approx. Rs 500) as compared to (an approx. Rs 2000) meal elsewhere.

Details of Washoku 4:
Venue: The Graduate – Training restaurant at I.H.M. Mumbai
Address: Institute of Hotel Management, Veer Savarkar Marg, Dadar (West), Mumbai 400 028.
Contact: +91-9769666923/942 for more details and passes
Anuj Pandit- Student coordinator, +919881141696, washoku4@gmail.com
Anup Sonkusare – Operations Manager, maidoindia, +919970818148, anup@maidoindia.com
Facebook: Washoku 4

Will you be joining me? Let me know. :)