This Week on TheGlitz
This Week on TheGlitz, we’re following the delicious trail of new restaurants to discover, new menus to devour, new fashion and beauty products and experiences that are tempting enough to make staying home feel like a missed opportunity. From clever culinary reinventions, skin innovations, fashion finds to spaces bringing something fresh to the scene, here’s what has caught TheGlitz’s attention.
This Week on TheGlitz, we’re looking beyond the obvious. …Because at TheGlitz, we’re not just asking, “Where should you eat?” We’re asking, “What’s the story behind the experience?”
This Week on TheGlitz – What’s hot? What’s haute? What’s happening?
Food – New restaurants. New menus. New Experiences.
ITC Grand Central
ITC Grand Central is celebrating Ganeshotsav with Bappa’s Bombay, a festive menu inspired by the flavours of Maharashtra and Bombay. Expect favourites such as Sabudana Vada, Bhoplyachi Bhaji, Masale Bhaat, Puran Poli, Mawa Modak, Ukadiche Modak and Shrikhand, along with Piyush. There’s also a Bombay-inspired high tea with Kanda Bhaji, Batata Vada, Kothambir Vadi and Coconut Laddu.
Bappa’s Bombay Lunch Location: Hornby’s Pavilion, ITC Grand Central, Mumbai
Bappa’s Bombay High Tea: Frederick’s Lounge, ITC Grand Central, Mumbai
Date: 14th – 24th September 2026
Address: 287, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Road, Parel, Mumbai – 400012
Tokyo Matcha Bar, Bandra – Matcha Gets a Bigger Menu
Tokyo Matcha Bar has expanded its menu, giving its signature matcha a lot more company. New additions include the Strawberry Matcha Latte, Cookie Lychee Matcha and Monster Cookie Series, alongside ramen, gyoza, Asian-inspired small plates and desserts. The Smash Croissants are another one to look out for, especially the chocolate ganache and ice cream version.
Shiv Sagar, Mumbai — A Festive Spread With Something for Everyone
For a classic vegetarian feast, Shiv Sagar brings together an expansive menu of South Indian favourites, Mumbai-style comfort food, Indo-Chinese dishes and desserts. Think dosas, vadas, Special Pav Bhaji, chaat, faloodas and Gadbad Ice Cream the kind of menu that works especially well for a family meal during Ganesh Chaturthi.
Baglami, BKC — A Global Vegetarian Menu
For Ganpati gatherings with a contemporary twist, Baglami brings together Asian, Japanese, Italian and Continental flavours. The vegetarian menu moves from Truffle & Sea Salt Edamame and Edamame Truffle Dimsums to Blue Peas & Veggies Sushi, Katsu Curry, Mapo Tofu and Pesto Gnocchi, ending with a 10-Layer Chocolate & Nutella Cake.
Sweeney, Khar — Make Your Sunday Lunch
Sunday dining gets interactive at Sweeney with its new Marketplace Cookout. The menu lets you build your own wok by choosing your base, vegetables, protein and sauce, before the chef cooks it live. You can even make your own cocktail with the team, making this one as much about the experience as the food.
Supa San Brings Its Japanese Izakaya Energy to Bandra
After winning fans at BKC, Supa San expands to Bandra West with a music-led Japanese izakaya that brings together food, cocktails, music, design and culture. The new space features communal dining, intimate corners, an open-to-sky alfresco section with a retractable roof and a private karaoke room. Its menu offers 100+ dishes, nearly half vegetarian, while the cocktail programme, NOW PLAYING, takes its cue from a record collection, spanning Low Volume, The Hits, Covers, Deep Cuts and Full Volume, alongside zero-proof options.
Bombay Island Opens in Andheri
Mumbai homegrown specialty coffee brand Bombay Island has opened its newest outlet in Andheri on 9 September, bringing its coffee-first philosophy to a new neighbourhood. What began as a coffee roastery in 2018 has evolved into a specialty coffee brand centred on the craft and journey of coffee. The new design-led café brings together a curated coffee programme, an all-day vegetarian menu and freshly baked treats, creating a relaxed space where coffee, food and thoughtful design come together.
Millo Mumbai Takes Vegetarian Dining Around the World
Millo Mumbai, the pure vegetarian dining destination in Lower Parel, has unveiled a new menu that takes diners on a passport-free culinary journey across the globe. From the Hummus Board, Honey Chilli Lotus Stem and Blue Pea Avocado Sushi to Korean Chilli Chestnuts, Pizzadilas, Japanese Miso Bowl and Chilli Oil Noodles, the menu blends Asian, Mexican, Italian and Indian influences with playful contemporary twists. Indian favourites such as Paneer Rogani, Subz Bhoona and Cheese Kofta add a comforting touch, while live music by Kedar, Yusuf and Akash from 8pm completes the experience.
Yauatcha Bengaluru — A New Take on Vegetarian Cantonese
Vegetarian diners have two new tasting menus to explore at Yauatcha Bengaluruhttps://www.instagram.com/yauatchabengaluru. The Taste of Yauatcha and The Supreme Taste of Yauatcha bring together vegetarian dim sum, stir-fries, noodles, rice dishes and desserts. Highlights include Vegetable Dumplings, Szechuan Mapo Tofu, Spicy Aubergine and Chocolate Pebble.
Food & Experience
DDUCKPIN, Malad — Food Meets Play
DDUCKPIN combines its new duckpin bowling concept with a menu designed for sharing. Expect loaded fries, Roman-style pizzas, lava rock grills and hearty mains, alongside drinks and plenty of space to hang out. It’s a good option when dinner plans need a little more action.
Mohali SOCIAL Brings the Adda to Punjab
SOCIAL expands into the Tricity with the launch of Mohali SOCIAL at HLP Galleria, marking its 60th outlet in India, third in Punjab and first in Mohali. Inspired by the spirit of Punjab, the new space is designed as a neighbourhood adda for everything from coffee runs and casual catch-ups to long dinners, sundowners and late-night sessions. Alongside familiar SOCIAL favourites, the menu also brings in regional Punjab-inspired offerings, while food, drinks, music and community come together in true SOCIAL style.
SOCIAL STUDIO: Where India’s Creators Get Their Own Space
SOCIAL has launched SOCIAL STUDIO, a new initiative giving India’s growing creator community access to dedicated spaces, professional equipment and SOCIAL’s infrastructure to shoot, record, collaborate and create. Rolling out across six SOCIAL outlets in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, the initiative recognises how content creation is evolving into a career and business, while making quality creator infrastructure more accessible. Creators Sidhant Dhall and Sheena have also partnered with SOCIAL to bring the SOCIAL STUDIO story to life through their own creative lens.
One Night to Bloom: Where Music, Art & Creativity Meet
antiSOCIAL, Mumbai hosts One Night to Bloom on Sunday, 13 September, bringing together ambient music, art and creative workshops for a day-long experience. The line-up features an Ambient Listening Session by Sacred Seeds, Art of Balancing by Gautam Vaishnav, a Warli Painting Workshop by Shwetha Patel, and live performances by Shanka Tribe, Playing Mandis and Mindbooks. The experience begins at 3 PM, with entry from ₹1,500 onwards, offering a creative escape for those looking to slow down, discover new sounds and immerse themselves in art.
Gorillaz Are Bringing The Mountain Tour to Guwahati
Gorillaz, the globally successful virtual band created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, is adding Guwahati as the third stop on their debut India tour. Produced and exclusively ticketed by District by Zomato, The Mountain Tour will arrive at the Sarusajai Sports Complex (Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium) on 31 January 2027, in collaboration with Assam Tourism. The Guwahati show adds another exciting destination to the band’s much-anticipated India debut, taking their genre-bending sound and spectacular live experience beyond the country’s usual concert circuit.
New Restaurant Buzz: The Forresta Kinaro Brings Jaipur’s Legacy to Goa
The Forresta Kinaro, the new premium all-day dining and entertainment destination along Goa’s Ashwem–Mandrem stretch, brings The Forresta’s 15-year Jaipur legacy to the coast. Spread across 35,000 sq. ft., Kinaro transitions seamlessly from late breakfasts and leisurely lunches to sundowners, cocktails and late-night revelry. With coastal colonial-inspired architecture, multiple dining zones, sea-facing spaces and an open terrace, the destination is designed as a day-to-night experience where global dining, music and Goa’s easygoing energy come together.
Lindt & Sprüngli Arrives in Delhi with Its First Boutique Store
Swiss chocolate icon Lindt & Sprüngli has entered the Indian capital with its first boutique retail store at World St., Worldmark, Aerocity, New Delhi. Spread across 1,100 sq. ft., the store brings Lindt’s premium chocolate universe to Delhi, including its signature LINDOR “Pick & Mix” experience with over 25 flavours, alongside EXCELLENCE dark chocolates and EXTRA CREAMY milk chocolate selections. The boutique adds another global name to World St.’s growing mix of dining, lifestyle and social experiences, further establishing the pedestrian-friendly destination as a cosmopolitan culinary hub.
Fashion Finds
ONLY India Teams Up with Smriti Mandhana for Autumn 2026
ONLY India is stepping into the new season with its Autumn 2026 Denim Campaign, starring Indian cricket star Smriti Mandhana. Bringing together the brand’s contemporary denim aesthetic and Mandhana’s dynamic sporting persona, the campaign celebrates confidence, individuality and effortless style—proving that great denim, much like great cricket, is all about getting the fit just right.
Lacoste Colour-Block Water-Repellent Track Jacket
Crafted from lightweight, water-repellent recycled polyester, it features graphic colour-block panels, contrast trims and breathable lining for effortless comfort. Finished with practical zipped pockets and the signature embroidered crocodile, it is a sophisticated statement layer that seamlessly blends technical performance with French elegance.
Price: INR 21,950
Adidas Originals x Simone Rocha: Sport Meets Romance
adidas Originals and Simone Rocha unveil their Fall/Winter 2026 collection, bringing Rocha’s signature femininity, craft and embellishment to iconic adidas silhouettes. The collection reimagines the Firebird, Beckenbauer and Superstar with cropped proportions, tulle, puffed sleeves and frills, while embellished Trefoil accessories, knee-high socks and a broderie anglaise bag add a romantic edge. Photographed by Justine Kurland, the campaign captures the playful dialogue between sport, fashion and individuality. The collection launches 10 September 2026 on the adidas website and app.
Ed-a-Mamma’s “The World Is Ours”: Dressing Childhood with Imagination
Founded by actor Alia Bhatt, conscious kidswear brand Ed-a-Mamma unveils its Autumn Winter 2026 collection, “The World Is Ours,” inspired by the curiosity, imagination and sense of possibility with which children experience the world. Designed for ages 0–14 years, the collection combines playful storytelling with conscious design, comfort and practical details, with each category reflecting a different stage of childhood. As Alia Bhatt puts it, the idea is to create clothes children love while making thoughtful choices for the world they will inherit.
adidas Originals x VegNonVeg: The Samba Gets an Indian Twist
adidas Originals and New Delhi-based sneaker culture brand VegNonVeg unveil the VegNonVeg Samba Mule, a fresh reinterpretation of the iconic Samba inspired by the traditional Indian Jutti. Designed as an easy slip-on, the silhouette blends global streetwear with Indian craft cues, featuring tonal plant and leaf embroidery, a gold Trefoil, red lining and intricate Jutti-inspired artwork. Available in Black globally and an exclusive Silver colourway in India, the collaboration launches 13 September at VegNonVeg stores and vegnonveg.com, followed by select adidas partner stores globally from 19 September.
FILA’s “Thank You For Dancing” Collection
FILA’s “Thank You For Dancing” campaign celebrates movement, self-expression and sneakers made for every kind of plan—from packed dance floors to spontaneous kitchen concerts. The edit brings together retro favourites and chunky silhouettes, including the heritage-inspired TSS Silva Trainer Retro, playful Envi Victori June, sporty Mary Jane FILA Anna and versatile Asher Suede. With fresh colourways, cushioned comfort and signature FILA detailing, the collection is designed for wherever the night—or the playlist—takes you.
Beauty Buzz
PAC Cosmetics’ All-in-One Complexion Fix
This Week… PAC Cosmetics is making complexion correction a whole lot simpler with the launch of its new All in 1 Correct & Conceal, a versatile 4-in-1 palette designed to correct, conceal, highlight and contour in one compact step. Featuring four creamy, blendable shades, the palette is created to tackle everything from dark circles and pigmentation to blemishes, while also adding subtle definition and luminosity to the face. Price: ₹995. Available at PAC Cosmetics.
Mighty Theory’s Skin Defence Mist
Mighty Theory introduces its Skin Defence Mist, a next-generation skin rescue spray powered by Hypochlorous Acid (HOCl) and enriched with Cica and Peptides to help calm irritation, reduce bacterial stress and support the skin’s natural recovery. Designed for everyday skin emergencies, the versatile mist can be used after shaving, workouts or travel, and for irritation caused by helmets, masks and body breakouts—making it a handy addition to the modern skincare arsenal.
SEREKO: A Festive Bath & Body Treat
SEREKO’s Bath & Body Gift Set in Amber & White Musk brings together a 5% Urea + Oat Milk Body Wash and a 10% Urea + Avocado Oil Body Lotion to nourish dry, rough and unevenly textured skin. Infused with patented NeuroCalm®, the duo leaves skin feeling soft, smooth and moisturised, while its gender-neutral fragrance and gift-ready lavender box make it an easy festive pick. MRP ₹950; launch price ₹799.
Analogy Beauty: Meet Exo Boost
Analogy Beauty’s Exo Boost is a lightweight Cica Exosome Serum formulated for stressed, sensitive and compromised skin. Powered by plant-derived Centella Vesicles, Sodium DNA (PDRN) and Ectoin, it helps calm visible redness, support skin recovery and strengthen the skin barrier, while Panthenol, Centella Extract and Hyaluronic Acid add lightweight hydration. Fragrance-free, dermatologically tested and made in Korea, it is priced at ₹2,650.
Sverve Beauty: SPF Gets Skin-Smart
Sverve Beauty’s Skinthesis SPF 50 PA++++ combines broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection with skin-supporting ingredients including Niacinamide, Tranexamic Acid, Centella Asiatica, Licorice Root and Ectoin. Created with India’s heat and humidity in mind, its lightweight formula blends without a white cast, greasiness or pilling, making it an easy everyday and under-makeup sunscreen. Vegan, cruelty-free and fragrance-free, it is priced at ₹950 for 50ml.
Hyeglo Beauty: Your Skin, But Better
Hyeglo Beauty’s Tintelligence Skin Adaptive Tinted Moisturizer brings skincare and makeup together with Adaptive Pigment Technology that adjusts to the skin’s undertone for a natural, soft-focus finish. Enriched with 2% Hyaluronic Acid, 1% Niacinamide, 1% Caffeine and 0.5% Betaine, it delivers breathable hydration and buildable coverage without feeling heavy. Clinically tested, vegan and cruelty-free, Tintelligence is priced at ₹1,350.
Festive Brilliance
Zen Diamond India’s Enchante Marquise Cascade Grandeur
Make a sparkling statement this festive season with Zen Diamond India’s Enchante Marquise Cascade Grandeur Ring, a luxurious cocktail ring featuring a striking interplay of marquise and round natural diamonds arranged in a dynamic multi-row design. Priced at ₹4,55,878, the statement piece is made for festive soirées, wedding celebrations and special occasions, adding effortless glamour and timeless brilliance to occasion dressing.
Candere’s Superior Diamond & Gemstone V Ring
Candere’s Superior Diamond and Gemstone V Ring blends the brilliance of diamonds with the vibrant appeal of colourful gemstones in a sleek V-shaped silhouette. Striking a balance between classic elegance and contemporary design, the ring is perfect for festive pujas, family gatherings and celebratory lunches. Wear it solo for understated sparkle or stack it with delicate bands for a more layered, modern look.
