Welcome to The Week, TheGlitz… where glamour meets good taste, quite literally. Curated by Sumita Chakraborty, Founder and Editor-in-Chief of TheGlitz, this edition shines a spotlight on everything indulgent and inspiring…. from hidden culinary treasures and eclectic eateries to stunning interiors and the latest in Art brilliance. It’s a vibrant mix of what’s trending, tasteful, and totally talk-worthy.

Every feature is handpicked to celebrate style, flavour, and creativity — because at TheGlitz, we believe life’s best moments should always come with a touch of sparkle.

The Week, TheGlitz: Of Fab Eating Holes & Haute Spots

The Week, TheGlitz Pick – Epitome: Where Indulgence Gets a Halo and Horns

Epitome isn’t just back… it’s reborn with a vengeance. With Chef Akshay Kale’s avant-garde vegetarian artistry, Mixologist Mahesh Panigrahi’s globe-trotting cocktails, and interiors that could make Lucifer blush, the all-new Epitome is where sin meets sophistication. Jigar Sanghvi’s vision turns every visit into a sensory pilgrimage… part paradise, part pandemonium.

So whether you’re sipping a matcha-spiked fantasy, twirling Miso Linguini under crimson lights, or losing yourself to the rhythm of the night, one thing’s certain… Epitome is Mumbai’s new temple of temptation, where dining becomes divine drama.

The Week, TheGlitz Pick HyLo x The Dimsum Room’s Halloween: When Two Floors Turn Into One Hell of a Party

HyLo x The Dimsum Room’s Halloween takeover is where Mumbai’s nightlife goes full throttle… two floors, six DJs, endless cocktails, and a crowd ready to raise more than just spirits. From HyLo’s Bollywood-fueled mayhem to The Dimsum Room’s dark, hypnotic house beats, it’s a spine-tingling, cocktail-swirling, costume-crashing extravaganza that redefines “trick or treat.”

This October 31st, Kala Ghoda becomes the city’s ultimate haunt, one where you’ll dance with the living, the dead, and everyone deliciously in between.

The Week, TheGlitz Pick New Launch Alert: Kadak – Where India Gets Deliciously Remixed!

Get ready to experience India on a plate like never before! Kadak – India, Remixed, at ICONIQA Hotels, Mumbai International Airport, is the city’s newest culinary hotspot where street meets soul, and tradition flirts with innovation. From the AI-inspired Warli-meets-Mona Lisa décor to inventive dishes like Black Chickpea Rassam, Pulled Duck Samosa, and Salmon Tartare Chaat, every bite at Kadak is a story of culture reimagined.

Whether you’re sipping spice-laced cocktails at the bar or dining under the stars in the lush terrace garden, Kadak serves up nostalgia with a bold, modern twist… redefining what it means to dine Indian.

The Week, TheGlitz Pick Festive Flavours Take Flight at Tattva Bar & Café, Andheri East!

This festive season, Tattva Bar & Café at Peninsula Redpine Hotel, Andheri East, invites you to celebrate with a stunning new Festive Menu that redefines indulgence. From the inventive Basil-e-Ishq and The RoseWood cocktails to the Modak Mocktail that pays homage to Indian sweetness, every sip sets a joyful tone. The menu delights with Beetroot Sago Patties, Sattu Seekh Kebabs, and Dhokla Delight — each dish a perfect balance of nostalgia and innovation.

And for the grand finale, desserts like Coconut Tres Leches and In the Clouds Falooda promise pure bliss. Vibrant, artistic, and rooted in the five elements, Tattva is where festive cheer meets culinary craftsmanship in the heart of Mumbai.

The Week, TheGlitz Pick Kona Kona x Soul Food: The Legendary Seafood Boil by Aashish Seth Returns!

Seafood lovers, rejoice — Kona Kona is bringing back Mumbai’s most talked-about feast as Soul Food’s iconic Seafood Boil by Aashish Seth returns for an encore edition! Hosted by Mona Singh’s beloved neighbourhood bar, this flavour-packed pop-up promises an indulgent celebration of seafood, community, and craft cocktails.

Expect mud crabs, jumbo prawns, mussels, calamari, corn, and more — all tossed in bold sauces like Thai Herbed (crafted specially for Kona Kona), Singapore Pepper, Sichuan, Lemon Garlic Butter Chilli, and Old Bay. Paired with Don Julio tequila cocktails, Igloo craft beers, and Grover’s wines, it’s a feast made for seafood aficionados. Mark your calendars — on November 2nd, Kona Kona turns into Mumbai’s ultimate seaside escape, where the flavours are fiery, the vibe is electric, and indulgence knows no bounds.

The Week, TheGlitz Pick New Launch Alert: Kai – Bar & Kitchen Takes Bengaluru’s Skyline Dining to Dazzling New Heights

Thirteen floors above MG Road, Bengaluru’s newest showstopper — Kai – Bar & Kitchen — is redefining what it means to dine, drink, and dream. A rooftop sanctuary where global flavours meet cutting-edge design, Kai blends opulent palace-inspired interiors with a 360° cinematic cityscape. Spearheaded by Chef Virendra Singh Chauhan and mixologist Ashish Adhikari, it serves an audacious menu that travels the world — from Kyoto Mushrooms to Malabar Seared Fish — paired with cocktails like Silk Road Blossom and Kai Negroni. Conceptualised by Maze Design Studio, Kai isn’t just a bar or a restaurant — it’s a state of mind, where luxury meets freedom, and every sunset feels like a new beginning.

The Week, TheGlitz Pick Spooktacular Feasts Await at JW Kitchen’s Halloween Dinner Extravaganza

This Halloween, JW Kitchen at JW Marriott Hotel Bengaluru invites you to a spellbinding buffet dinner where culinary creativity meets festive fun. Expect live-action counters conjuring up delights like Peking Duck Pancakes, Mexican Pambazos, and Baked Macaroni with Pumpkin Pie, alongside hearty mains such as Hot Honey Glazed Pork Belly and Pumpkin Lasagna. End on a sweetly spooky note with Chocolate Pumpkin Cake and Spider-Web Sandwich Cookies. On 31st October 2025, from 7 PM to 11 PM, savour this deliciously eerie dining affair priced at ₹4000 AI (non-alcoholic) and ₹5500 AI (with alcohol). For reservations, call 88844 94037.

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The Week, TheGlitz Pick Padma Shri Chef Sanjeev Kapoor Honoured as Top Agri-Food Pioneer by the World Food Prize Foundation

Padma Shri awardee Chef Sanjeev Kapoor has been recognised as a Top Agri-Food Pioneer by the World Food Prize Foundation at a prestigious ceremony in Des Moines, Iowa, celebrating his outstanding contributions to sustainable food systems and nutrition advocacy. Through collaborations with organisations like HarvestPlus Solutions, Kapoor has championed initiatives integrating nutrition literacy into school meals, serving millions of children across India while empowering farmers and families to make healthier, sustainable choices. Guided by his “farm to finger” philosophy, Kapoor continues to bridge tradition and innovation… connecting farmers, food producers, and consumers to build a future where food is wholesome, inclusive, and deeply rooted in India’s culinary heritage.

ART

The Week, TheGlitz Pick ‘The IIC’s Weaving Water’: Celebrating Feminine Countercultures in Art and Literature

The India International Centre presents “Weaving Water: Feminine Countercultures in Paint and Print”, curated by Jyoti A Kathpalia, a powerful exhibition that brings together the fearless writings of Padma Shri Ajeet Cour and the evocative visual interpretations of 15 eminent Indian women artists. Inspired by Cour’s award-winning autobiography Weaving Water, the exhibition explores themes of gender, inequality, and resilience through art that challenges patriarchal narratives and celebrates the indomitable spirit of women. Featuring the works of Anupam Sud, Arpana Caur, Jayasri Burman, Gogi Saroj Pal, Durga Kainthola, and others, this stirring showcase runs from 11 am to 7 pm at the Main Art Gallery, Kamla Devi Complex, India International Centre, New Delhi, and is open to all.

Interiors

The Week, TheGlitz Pick Whisper Collection by AE Living: Where Craft, Material, and Emotion Converge

With the Whisper Collection, AE Living redefines modern luxury through subtle craftsmanship and poetic materiality. Conceived by founders Ankit Jain and Virender Sharma, the collection transforms brass, marble, leather, and wood into living expressions of serenity and sophistication. Featuring standout creations like the Orbit Nesting Tables, Celeste Table, and Dove Sofa, the line captures the interplay of light, texture, and time — from selenite surfaces that shimmer like starlight to rare marbles that tell stories of millennia. Each piece, whether sculptural or understated, invites reflection, transforming interiors into sanctuaries of quiet elegance where art and design coexist in perfect harmony.