This Week, TheGlitz, curated by Sumita Chakraborty, Founder & Editor-in-Chief, TheGlitz brings together a carefully edited world of food, fashion, art, new launches and so much more… spotlighting the experiences that define modern luxury with depth and discernment.
From top notch restaurants that honour heritage and flavour, to fashion that speaks through craftsmanship and quiet confidence, art that shapes culture and conversation, and some chic beauty & fashion additions that make “quiet luxury” a buzzword… this curation is about living beautifully and consciously.
We journey through design-forward dining destinations, style narratives that feel personal yet globally attuned, artistic expressions that add soul to spaces, new launches that are trending… and a bit of style, beauty, funk and quirk that add spice to your life. Each feature is chosen for its ability to inspire… where aesthetics meet authenticity, and indulgence is guided by intention.
Welcome to a week where flavour becomes art, fashion becomes expression, and culture becomes a way of life… curated the unmistakable TheGlitz way.
This Week, TheGlitz Way!
THE GLITZ EDIT: WHAT’S HOT THIS WEEK
Beauty, Food, Fashion, Beauty, Art & Culture & New Launches: Curated with Intent
BEAUTY LAUNCH This Week | REFINE: Makeup Designed to Be Seen
Makeup You’ll Love Using… and Collecting
REFINE enters the beauty space with a confident edit of lip balms, lip & cheek tints, blushes, and highlighters that celebrate ease, expression, and bold individuality. Designed for Indian skin tones and modern routines, REFINE champions fewer steps, melt-in-contact formulas, and multi-purpose products that simplify beauty without sacrificing impact.
Skincare-infused and unapologetically sculptural, the packaging is as much a statement as the formulas, designed to be displayed, carried, and admired. Standouts include the Oh-Mwah Melty Lip Balm in four universally flattering shades, the Oh-My Melty Lip & Cheek Tint for effortless on-the-go colour, and the Oh-My Glow Blush + Highlighter, a sleek multi-stick that delivers colour, shimmer, and soft glow in one swipe.
Price: ₹799 each
Available at: refinebeauty.in
FOOD & CULINARY EXPERIENCES
FOOD & DRINK This Week | Kona Kona Finds a New Address in Andheri East
Neighbourhood Comfort, Second Chapter
Founded by actor Mona Singh, Kona Kona opens its second outpost in Marol, Andheri East, extending its familiar, nostalgia-led bar experience to a new everyday crowd. Spread across 2,000 sq. ft. with seating for 100, the space retains its intentionally unpolished, warm character, designed to linger, not rush.
The food remains comfort-forward and reliable, with additions like Lasooni Palak Khichdi, Makhani Paneer, Hyderabadi Green Masala, Goan Fish Curry, and Shorshe Malai, while desserts like Angoori Sandesh Kulfi close the meal on a nostalgic high.
Cocktails stay proudly unchanged… think Bombay Sour, Rum Maro Rum, Kill Bill, and The Duck Knight… drinks that deliver on flavour and invite repeat orders. Kona Kona doesn’t shout for attention; it quietly becomes your default.
Address: Gate No. 5, Times Square, Andheri–Kurla Road, Mumbai
Coastal Classics & Regional Revelations
South of Vindhyas (SOV), The Orchid Hotel, Mumbai
Running from 30th January to 8th February, The Orchid Hotel Mumbai’s South of Vindhyas’s all-new Seafood Festival curated by Master Chef Bala features in This Week, TheGlitz, as it pays tribute to India’s diverse coastal traditions. Crafted with time-honoured techniques, the menu highlights fresh regional seafood, thoughtfully paired with beverages that elevate every bite.
A Modern Take on Indian Regional Cuisine
SALT Indian Restaurant Bar & Grill, Pune
Launching 5th February at Kalyani Nagar, SALT unveils a new menu celebrating regional Indian specials with a contemporary Maharashtrian soul. Infused with goda masala, kala masala and tirphal, highlights range from Galouti Kebab, Parda Prawn, Kerala Mutton Pepper Roll, Kombdi Cha Rassa, to nostalgic desserts like Double Ka Meetha and Pune’s iconic Mastani.
Seafood Through a Behavioural Lens
TAT, Vikhroli – Monarch Liberty Hospitality
TAT redefines seafood dining by aligning with how Mumbai actually eats. Anchored to weekends, the menu reflects slow, familiar coastal cooking—prioritising comfort, consistency, and shared meals over novelty. A refreshingly intuitive approach to regional dining.
Pan-Asian Precision
Goma, Radisson Mumbai Goregaon
Chef Sadik Khan introduces a bold new Pan-Asian menu featuring XO dim sums, truffle mushroom sushi, Kung Pao chicken, Singapore rice, and peppery small plates. A refined yet flavour-forward experience priced at approximately ₹2,000 for two.
For reservations: 95949 71613
At Goma,Radisson Goregaon
Playful Nostalgia on the Plate
Carnival by Trèsind, Juhu
This Week, TheGlitz features Carnival by Trèsind, Juhu spotlighting a refreshed menu that reimagines Indian comfort food with theatrical flair—paneer kachori with aloo rassa, Carnival-style dahi puri, elevated thupka, and tableside payesh made with Gobindbhog rice.
Where: Juhu, Mumbai
Cost: Approx 3000 for two
Time: 12noon – 5pm, 6pm – 12midnight
Phone: 091521 00123
Bangkok Comes to Bandra at BANNG Bar
Sunday Bottomless Brunches with a Thai Street Soul
This Week, TheGlitz spotlights BANNG Bar which brings Bangkok’s spirited street energy to Bandra with its newly launched Sunday Bottomless Brunches, starting 8th February. Designed as a relaxed, indulgent midday affair, the brunch celebrates bold Thai flavours through live counters, playful plates, and free-flowing cocktails.
Highlights include Tom Kha Pani Puri, Pattaya Nachos, Avocado Som Tum, grills like Eggplant Mala and Bacon-Wrapped Chicken, comforting mains such as Gimme My Krapow, Pad See Ew, and Green & Red Curries, and nostalgic desserts led by Hong Kong Waffles.
Cocktails flow across three distinct moods… Fresh & Fizzy, Moody & Boozy, and Umami & Yummy—with signatures like Sabai Sundowner, Raya, and Phi Phi Colada. Set across BANNG’s raw street-bar downstairs and immersive dining room upstairs, Sundays here are unhurried, buzzy, and unapologetically indulgent.
Price: ₹2500++ (Food), ₹3600++ (With Alcohol)
Supa San Reinvents the Power Lunch
The Business Lunch Arc at BKC
This Week, TheGlitz has Supa San, BKC that introduces The Business Lunch Arc, a refined Japanese bento-style set lunch designed for relaxed yet satisfying workday dining. Anchored by comforting Japanese curries, each bento includes warm rice, agedashi tofu soup, crisp pickles, and tempura, with options like Ebi Kare, Tori Kare, and Yasai Kare.
Complementing the bentos are newly introduced mazesoba bowls, including Kani Udon Mazesoba and Yasai Udon Mazesoba. The experience is elevated with izakaya-inspired mocktails, colour-changing pours, and a thoughtfully curated matcha and hojicha beverage programme, making this a midday ritual worth slowing down for.
Nostalgia on the Plate at Scarlett House
Mumbai’s Sundays, Reimagined
Scarlett House, with locations in Bandra and Juhu, is in This Week, TheGlitz because it ignites weekends with its new Sunday Brunch Menu, blending childhood memories, monsoon moods, and global flavours into a deeply personal dining experience. Cocktails like Nostalgia 2.0, Monsoon Window, and The First Kiss turn memory into mixology, while plates such as Paneer Thecha, Bombay Masala Toast, Chicken Katsu Sando, Miso Butter Fettuccine, and Malabar Prawn Curry Bowl anchor the menu in comfort and creativity.
Desserts like Crème Brûlée French Toast and Basque Cheesecake complete the sensory journey. It’s brunch as storytelling… warm, indulgent, and unmistakably Mumbai.
Wellness Dining Takes the Spotlight
Peshwa Pavilion at ITC Maratha Introduces a Thoughtful Wellness Menu
As mindful eating gains momentum, ITC Maratha’s Peshwa Pavilion features in This Week, TheGlitz, as it unveils a wellness-focused menu built around clean preparations, balanced nutrition, and flavour-forward comfort. Featuring gluten-free and lactose-free options, highlights include The Ruby Soup (210 calories), Good For You Souper (341 calories), and curated meal boxes spanning Indigenous, Western, and Asian Wellness formats. Desserts such as Bajra Phirni and Almond Flour Brownie with Avocado Mint Ice Cream strike a balance between indulgence and nourishment. Available across dine-in, in-room dining, and Gourmet Couch, the menu invites guests to slow down and eat with intention.
Fertility Meets the Table
Luma Fertility x Kitchen Garden by Suzette
In a pioneering collaboration, Luma Fertility partners with Kitchen Garden by Suzette to introduce India’s first fertility-focused dining menu, The Fertility Table. Available across Bandra, Juhu, BKC, and Lower Parel until 12th March 2026, the menu translates evidence-based fertility nutrition into comforting, plant-forward dishes using seasonal, organic ingredients. Each dish is accompanied by informational cards explaining its role in supporting hormonal balance, egg and sperm quality, and inflammation management—making medical insight accessible without feeling clinical. The collaboration reframes fertility care as intuitive, joyful, and rooted in everyday eating.
FOOD DESTINATION | International Pizza Day at Como Agua, Goa
Where Neapolitan Pizza Is Treated as Craft
If pizza is your love language, Como Agua, Vagator, should top your list this International Pizza Day (Feb 9). Their Neapolitan dough, made with premium 00 flour and fermented for 24–32 hours, delivers airy chew, leopard-spotted char, and exceptional balance.
What elevates the experience is their in-house mozzarella, lending richness and integrity to every pie. From the Classic Margherita to bold signatures like Hot Head, Cinque Formaggi, Chicken Ghee Roast Pizza, and Treasures of the Sea, Como Agua blends technique with playful, thoughtful flavours—perfectly suited to Goa’s sundowner rhythm.
July 7, Pune
Where Dining Becomes a Memory
More than a restaurant, July 7 in Pune features in This Week, TheGlitz, because it is an emotionally driven dining destination founded by Chef Krishna P. Khetle and Narendra Jichkar, built around the idea that meaningful moments linger. Designed by Minnie Bhat, the space blends indoor-outdoor dining, live kitchens, fresco seating, and intimate corners into a warm, contemporary sanctuary. Chef KK’s globally inspired menu—shaped by travels across 48 countries—balances comfort and creativity, featuring dishes like Vada Pav Fondue, Massaman Lamb Curry, 24-Carat Gold Mexican Sushi, and Thalapakatti Mutton Biryani. A mood-driven cocktail programme completes the experience. July 7 doesn’t chase trends—it creates memories.
Address: Pimple Nilakh, Pune
Food With Purpose
‘Sailing to Serendib’ at HyLo, Mumbai
In collaboration with the Sri Lanka Consulate, this two-day Sri Lankan food gala (7–8 February) brings chefs from Cinnamon Grand Colombo to Mumbai, with proceeds supporting Cyclone Ditwah relief efforts—where culinary heritage meets meaningful impact.
Event Details:
Sri Lankan Dinner
- Date: 7th February 2026
- Time:7:00 pm – 12:00 midnight
- Venue: HyLo Taproom by Igloo, Ground Floor, JIO World Drive, MAKER MAXITY, Hylo Taproom by Igloo, G-30, Bandra Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400051
- Price: INR 6,000 per person
Sri Lankan Brunch
- Date: 8 February 2026
- Time: 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm
- Venue: HyLo, Kala Ghoda, 2nd Floor, Building 30, K Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001
- Price: INR 8,000 per person
World Nutella Day, The Grounded Way
Dessert Culture
This Week, TheGlitz pinpoints World Nutella Day, Grounded and Grounded On The Go which celebrate the timeless allure of Nutella with a line-up of signature desserts designed for indulgence on the move. From the Nutella Sea Salt Cookie with its molten centre and delicate savoury edge, to the indulgent Nutella Tiramisu, buttery Nutella Crêpes, and pillowy Nutella Bomboloni, these creations balance nostalgia with modern café finesse. Familiar yet elevated, the offerings reflect Grounded’s philosophy of everyday indulgence—comforting, shareable, and crafted to be savoured well beyond the occasion.
Where: Grounded & Grounded On The Go outlets
When: All days | Time: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM
Cocktails Meet Culture
India Cocktail Week (ICW) Mumbai 2026
Returning on 28th February & 1st March at Jio World Garden, ICW promises over 200 cocktails, 25+ brands, global bartenders, live music by Peter Cat Recording Co., and immersive workshops—cementing its status as India’s biggest cocktail culture celebration. Tickets
NEW CINEMA LAUNCH | Ananya Birla Introduces Birla Studios
Cinema with Cultural Purpose
Birla Studios, founded by Ananya Birla, enters the entertainment space with a clear vision: high-concept, prestige-driven commercial cinema that balances cultural relevance with wide audience appeal. The studio will develop a multi-language slate spanning Hindi, Gujarati, Malayalam, and English-language cinema, championing new voices while remaining commercially grounded.
Rooted in storytelling that creates emotional immediacy and lasting resonance, Birla Studios signals a thoughtful, future-facing approach to Indian and global cinema.
ART & CULTURE | Echoes of Bombay at 47A, Khotachiwadi
When the City Is Stitched into Memory
From Feb 13 to Mar 15, 47A transforms into a living archive with Echoes of Bombay, a year-long hand-embroidery series by Kailash Poojary. With over two decades in fashion and textile artistry… and credits spanning the MET Gala, Oscars, and Golden Globes, Poojary reimagines Bombay’s architectural and emotional legacy through intricate threadwork.
Landmarks like Kala Ghoda, CST, Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Mumba Devi, Dhobi Ghat, and the Seven Islands of Mumbai are rendered with reverence and detail, capturing the city’s nostalgia, resilience, and rhythm. This is slow art in a fast city, heritage preserved stitch by stitch.
Location: 47A, Khotachiwadi, Mumbai
Material as Meaning at India Art Fair 2026
KYNKYNY Brings Process-Driven Contemporary Practices to Delhi
At India Art Fair 2026, KYNKYNY Art Gallery presents a compelling, material-led showcase at Booth L08 from February 5–8 at NSIC Exhibition Grounds, New Delhi. The curated presentation brings together three distinct contemporary voices—Sandilya Theuerkauf, Meenal Singh, and Janardhanan Rudhramoorthy—each foregrounding material and process as active agents in meaning-making.
From Theuerkauf’s sculptural works crafted from single plant species collected through ecological walks, to Singh’s expansive oil paintings shaped by the fluid behaviour of liquid pigment without brush contact, and Rudhramoorthy’s iron and steel forms inspired by bird nests and the human body, the showcase explores substance, structure, impermanence, and spatial presence through sculpture and painting. Together, the works form a quiet yet powerful meditation on material intelligence in contemporary art.
Kerala Through the Lens
Lenscape Kerala Arrives at Jehangir Art Gallery
Currently touring across India, Lenscape Kerala reaches Mumbai and This Week, TheGlitz, at Jehangir Art Gallery from 12th–14th February 2026, presenting 100 curated photographs by 10 leading travel and media photographers. Curated by eminent art historian Uma Nair, the exhibition captures Kerala’s layered identity… heritage, architecture, rural life, backwaters, festivals, wildlife, spirituality, cuisine, and monsoon moods.
Featuring works by photographers including Aishwarya Sridhar, Amit Pasricha, Kounteya Sinha, Manoj Arora, and others, the exhibition balances colour and black-and-white narratives to evoke memory, faith, ecology, and lived experience. An initiative by the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala, Lenscape Kerala functions as both cultural documentation and a visual invitation to mindful travel.
A Slice of Bengal in Delhi
Bengal Bazaar, Hauz Khas | 13–15 February 2026
Curated by Srila Chatterjee, this immersive showcase brings together Bengal’s finest Jamdani, Kantha, Tant textiles, handcrafted accessories, design objects, and evocative art. Highlights include Karma Ashrama, Rimil Design, Needle, UJBUK, The Bindi Project, and more—each rooted in heritage with a contemporary voice.
CULTURE | Global Soundscapes Arrive with Jimi Jules
Innervisions India Tour 2026
Bastian Experience, in collaboration with Rebel Alliance and Submerge, brings globally acclaimed electronic music artist Jimi Jules to India this February with a three-city Innervisions Tour. Spanning Bengaluru (Feb 13), Goa (Feb 14), and Mumbai (Feb 15), the tour connects India’s evolving electronic music community with one of the underground circuit’s most respected names. The showcase marks a defining cultural moment, where global sound, immersive venues, and forward-thinking programming intersect.
CULTURE & GLOBAL EXPERIENCES
Breaking Boundaries on the World Stage
FUJIFILM instax™ Undisputed India Championship – New Delhi
India hosted its first edition of the prestigious breaking championship, welcoming participants from 10 countries. Winners Yuina (Japan) and Ryoga (Japan) now head to the World Finals in Tokyo on March 21, 2026, placing India firmly on the global breaking map.
FASHION | Moni K’s Love Letter in Pink & Red
Romance, Reimagined in Couture
Designer Moni K unveils a curated selection of pink and red ensembles that celebrate love through colour, craftsmanship, and contemporary romance. From sculpted corsets and fluid drapes to mirror work, sequins, and couture embroidery, the collection spans playful pastel sarees, dramatic shararas, statement fish-cut lehengas, and glamorous drape sets. Standout creations like the Haseena Lehenga, Vrinda Sharara, Fitoor Fish Cut Lehenga, and Elizabeth Chantelle Saree blend modern silhouettes with timeless luxury—perfect for sangeets, cocktail soirées, and celebrations that demand impact.
Quiet Couture, Loud Craft
Rianta’s Debuts with Promised Moonlight
Founded by Rianta Chakraborty, Rianta’s makes a refined couture debut rooted in restraint, architectural precision, and hushed sophistication. With its Promised Moonlight collection, the label pays homage to Indian couture by paring it down to its most elemental truths—impeccable tailoring, intuitive draping, and craftsmanship that breathes rather than overwhelms. Each piece is adorned with intention, where embellishment acts as punctuation, not spectacle. Sculpted silhouettes, distilled detailing, and near-architectural construction define a vocabulary that is quietly luminous and emotionally resonant—couture designed to be felt as much as seen.
When Music Meets Denim: Hanumankind x Flying Machine
At the finale of Hanumankind’s Homerun Tour in Bengaluru, the artist made a statement in Flying Machine, signalling a seamless crossover between music, street style, and India’s original homegrown denim brand. The moment underscored Flying Machine’s enduring cultural relevance—rooted in authenticity, youth expression, and the evolving language of Indian streetwear—where sound, style, and self-expression collide effortlessly on and off stage.
When Heritage Meets Homewear: 9shines Label’s Batik Nightwear Edit
This Week, TheGlitz presents New Launch Mumbai-based 9shines Label which introduces a handcrafted Batik nightwear collection that brings over 2,000 years of textile artistry into modern, everyday living. Created using the ancient wax-resist dyeing technique, each piece is hand-blocked and dyed by Indian artisans—ensuring no two garments are alike.
The collection blends breathable fabrics, relaxed silhouettes, and mindful design, offering comfort-driven fashion that honours cultural legacy. Rooted in sustainability and artisan empowerment, founder Krutika Bhupta reinforces the brand’s ethos of responsible luxury—where heritage, comfort, and contemporary style coexist effortlessly, proving that even nightwear can carry meaning beyond the fabric.
NEW LAUNCHES & BRAND MOMENTS
Himalayan Bottles Calm
‘Peace in a Bottle’ Campaign by Tata Consumer Products
Himalayan Natural Mineral Water, from Tata Consumer Products, is spotlighted in This Week, TheGlitz, as it unveils its new campaign film Peace in a Bottle, a cinematic meditation on modern chaos and the universal search for calm. Set against fast-paced urban imagery, the film positions Himalayan as more than hydration, a moment of pause drawn from the purity of the Himalayas, offering balance, stillness, and quiet refreshment.
Say It With Silk – Valentine’s 2026
Cadbury Dairy Milk Silk returns with its iconic Valentine’s campaign, exploring love in an AI-driven world through a poignant digital film. With refreshed gifting packs and a 360° presence across music, influencers, retail, and pop culture, the brand reinforces one truth—love can’t be generated, only felt.
GUC Pickleball Serves Up a Winning Debut
GUC Pickleball wrapped up a high-energy Season 1 of its Pickleball League on January 31, bringing together 16 competitive teams in a celebration that extended well beyond the court. Blending sport with music, community interactions, and a festive cultural vibe, the league underscored GUC’s vision of pickleball as a powerful social connector across age groups and backgrounds.
Conceptualised and executed by How Has Agency, the inaugural season built authentic connections, strengthened team spirit, and sparked overwhelming enthusiasm—setting the stage for a bigger, more immersive Season 2, already in the works following the league’s resounding success.
India Shops Big, Smart & Premium: Amazon’s Great Republic Day Sale 2026
Amazon India’s Great Republic Day Sale 2026 witnessed robust participation across metros and tier 2 & 3 cities, signalling a decisive shift towards premiumisation, wellness-led choices, and tech-enabled shopping. Same-day deliveries surged 2.5X among Prime members, while AI-powered tools like Rufus, Lens AI, and View in Your Room transformed discovery and decision-making.
Customers upgraded to premium smartphones, large-screen TVs, smart home appliances, and fitness solutions, while health-forward categories—from protein nutrition to Ayurveda—recorded strong growth.
Fashion and beauty saw over 3X growth, with lab-grown diamonds scaling 40X, Korean beauty doubling, and fine jewellery becoming an everyday indulgence. Sustainability also emerged as a clear priority, with energy-efficient appliances, solar solutions, and eco-friendly upgrades gaining traction across homes and businesses.
