TIGERFIRE Vodka celebrated Brother’s Day with an exclusive edition of its signature “After Hours” experience at 8ish, bringing together hospitality insiders, influencers, and tastemakers for a night centred around brotherhood, cocktails, and nightlife culture. Hosted on May 23 in South Mumbai, the event featured a specially curated cocktail programme designed around the smooth profile of TIGERFIRE Artisanal French Vodka. Leading the bar experience were mixologists Jishnu AJ and Ankush Gamre from Bar Paradox, who collaborated on signature cocktails and flavour-forward creations inspired by shared experiences and after-hours bar culture. Adding an emotional layer to the evening, TIGERFIRE also screened a special video celebrating the bond between Sanjay Dutt and Paresh Ghelani, reflecting the theme of friendship, loyalty, and strong personal connections associated with Brother’s Day. As part of the celebrations, the brand also launched a 360-degree digital campaign featuring four films showcasing different forms of brotherhood across various walks of life. The campaign focused on highlighting meaningful human connections and togetherness beyond family ties. Speaking about the initiative, Badal Moradia, CEO of TIGERFIRE Vodka, shared that the celebration was designed to reflect the brand’s core values of brotherhood and loyalty, while also recognising that strong bonds can extend beyond blood relations. Jishnu AJ added that the cocktail menu was inspired by familiar late-night moments, conversations, and the camaraderie that defines modern bar culture, creating drinks that felt layered yet approachable. The collaboration between TIGERFIRE and 8ish further highlighted the connection between premium spirits and experiential nightlife, reinforcing both brands’ focus on curated social experiences and contemporary cocktail culture. TIGERFIRE Vodka was founded by Sanjay Dutt and Paresh Ghelani, blending French craftsmanship with Indian inspiration. Crafted in France using French winter wheat and limestone-filtered spring water, the vodka brand continues to expand its presence in India following its international debut.

Katana, Bengaluru’s sake-led izakaya, is joining hands with Prachet Sancheti of Brown Koji Boy for a special one-night pop-up experience titled “Koji Chaos” on 4th June 2026, Thursday. Built around the theme “Future of Flavors,” the event will feature an exclusive à la carte menu that brings together fermentation, Japanese-inspired cooking, and local ingredients in a fresh and experimental format. Brown Koji Boy is known for its fermentation-focused approach that explores bold and layered flavours beyond traditional sauces and seasonings. The concept revolves around using fermentation techniques to create deep umami-driven dishes using local Indian produce combined with classical Japanese methods. The studio creates products such as koji-based miso, tamari, soy sauce, hot sauce, chilli crisps, and koji-aged beef tenderloins. Speaking about the collaboration, Prachet Sancheti said, “Fermentation has always been about pushing flavours beyond its limit, and this collaboration with Katana is our way of exploring Japanese-inspired food through local ingredients.” The specially curated menu will include dishes like Buldak Wings, Crispy Shiso, and the signature Mazemen. Guests can also enjoy shio koji-cured tofu along with Hatcho Miso Caramel featuring grilled king oyster or pork paired with hummus and koji granola. Another highlight of the experience is a Clarified Tomato broth prepared with kombu miso, tomato tamari, and confit tomato. The event promises an immersive evening for diners looking to experience Japanese-inspired gastronomy through naturally complex, bold, and fermentation-led flavours that experiment with both taste and technique. Date: 4th June, 2026. Time: 6pm | 8pm | 10pm (90 minutes per slot). Venue: Ground floor, 3168, Paramahansa Yogananda Rd, HAL 2nd Stage, Defence Colony, Domlur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560008.

This summer, AUTM at JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar is elevating casual dining with the launch of The Sandwich Edit: Gourmet Edition, a limited-time culinary showcase that reimagines the classic sandwich through a contemporary and globally inspired lens. Running from 18 May to 18 June 2026, the specially curated menu highlights artisanal techniques, premium ingredients, and bold flavour combinations designed for Mumbai’s evolving café culture and increasingly discerning diners. The menu features a range of inventive creations, including The Italiano, layered with mortadella, burrata, and pesto Genovese; The Hangover Cure, featuring buttermilk fried chicken and jerk aioli; and The Goan Boi, inspired by coastal flavours and served on rustic poie bread. Vegetarian offerings such as Mushroom Melt, Veggie Madness, and Avocado Bomb further expand the selection, focusing on comfort-driven yet elevated flavour profiles that cater to modern urban palates. Positioned as more than just a sandwich menu, The Sandwich Edit reflects a growing trend in experiential café dining where familiar formats are reinterpreted with gourmet sensibilities and global influences.