India's Pan-Asian restaurant brand Mamagoto has opened its newest outlet in Raipur, bringing its signature Asian flavours, vibrant setting and experience-led dining to Avinash One.

The new restaurant marks another step in Mamagoto's expansion across India's emerging lifestyle markets. The brand began its journey in 2010, when hospitality entrepreneurs Rahul Khanna and Kabir Suri opened its first restaurant at Delhi's iconic Khan Market.

Over the past fifteen years, Mamagoto has grown to 22 restaurants across 18 cities, serving millions of guests and receiving over 50 industry awards and accolades.

The Raipur outlet introduces Mamagoto 2.0, the brand's evolved dining experience. The concept features refreshed interiors, an elevated cocktail programme and a menu inspired by the culinary traditions of Japan, China, Thailand, Korea, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore.

Guests can enjoy some of Mamagoto's popular dishes, including Pan-Fried Bao, Kill Bill Sichuan Pepper Smoked Chicken Dimsums, Charcoal Prawn Dimsums, Mama's OG Rock Shrimp Tempura, Salmon Aburi Nigiri, Pad Kra Pao Kai, Chiang Mai Train Station Noodles, and Mamagoto Caramel Sponge Cake. The menu is complemented by handcrafted cocktails and beverages.

The restaurant's arrival also comes as Raipur's dining and lifestyle scene continues to grow, with Mamagoto bringing its contemporary take on Pan-Asian dining to the city.

Speaking on the launch, Mr. Priyank Singhania, Franchise Partner, Mamagoto Raipur & Director, said:

"Raipur has witnessed tremendous growth over the past few years and is rapidly emerging as a vibrant lifestyle destination. We felt the city was ready for a nationally celebrated brand that offers not just great food, but an experience. Mamagoto has always stood for bold flavours, great energy, and memorable hospitality, and we are excited to introduce that experience to Raipur."

Mr. Vineet Kochar, Chief Operating Officer, Azure Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., added:

"Raipur represents an exciting chapter in Mamagoto's growth story. As we continue expanding into high-potential markets across India, our focus remains on creating restaurants that combine exceptional food, thoughtful design, and memorable guest experiences. We are delighted to bring Mamagoto 2.0 to Raipur and look forward to becoming a part of the city's evolving culinary landscape."

The Raipur opening is part of Azure Hospitality's wider plan to take its brands into high-growth markets while continuing to develop its food, design, beverage and guest experiences.

With the new outlet, Mamagoto adds Raipur to its growing presence across India and brings its Pan-Asian dining experience to a new generation of diners in Central India.

• Address: Mamagoto Raipur, 2nd Floor, Avinash One, F&B 2 & 3, Raipur, Chhattisgarh 492001

Outletcity Metzingen, Europe's largest outlet, is expanding its visitor experience with new culinary concepts, lifestyle offerings and seasonal events designed to complement its premium shopping environment.

The latest additions aim to encourage visitors to spend more time at the destination by bringing together shopping, dining and lifestyle experiences.

A key addition will be 60 Seconds to Napoli, which is scheduled to open at Outletcity Metzingen in October. The fast-casual restaurant will combine traditional Neapolitan pizza-making with modern technology.

The concept uses a 485°C (905°F) oven to bake pizzas in just 60 seconds. The pizzas are prepared with dough rested for up to 72 hours and ingredients including San Marzano DOP tomatoes and Fior di Latte mozzarella.

Janina Wittmann, Destination Marketing & Partnership Manager, Outletcity Metzingen, said the destination is focused on continuously evolving its visitor experience by complementing shopping with dining and seasonal offerings. She also highlighted India as one of Outletcity Metzingen's important international source markets.

The culinary additions also include CINNAMOOD, an exclusive pop-up concept that has been available at Outletcity Metzingen since June. Founded in Cologne in 2022, the lifestyle brand offers 17 varieties of cinnamon rolls along with signature coffees, matcha specialities and fresh fruit smoothies.

The destination's seasonal calendar will continue with the Motel a Miio Sample Sale from August 20 to 22 at The Gallery on Kanalstraße 6. Visitors will be able to explore the Portuguese ceramics brand's colourful handcrafted collection with discounts of up to 80%.

In September, Outletcity Metzingen will also host exclusive Michael Kors and MCM Sample Sales, providing visitors with additional limited-time shopping opportunities.

The new dining and seasonal experiences are part of Outletcity Metzingen's broader strategy to develop the destination beyond shopping, creating a more complete experience for international and domestic visitors.

With Germany attracting travellers from across the world, the destination is also looking to strengthen its appeal among Indian visitors by combining premium shopping with food, lifestyle and seasonal experiences.

Barista Coffee has partnered with Yoga Bar to introduce a new Protein Coffee Range across its cafés in India. Launched under the 'Kaafi Protein Hai' campaign, the new range brings together coffee and protein through a selection of beverages and café favourites.

The collaboration comes as more consumers look for food and beverage options that offer both taste and added nutritional value. With fitness-focused lifestyles and awareness around daily protein intake growing, the partnership aims to make protein a more natural part of everyday café visits.

The new range features two protein beverages, the Iced Caramel Whey-chino and the Mocha Pro-Muscle Shake, along with a Chicken Tikka Sandwich. Customers can also add Yoga Bar Whey Protein to any drink on the Barista menu, allowing them to customise their favourite beverages.

Speaking about the launch, Rajat Agrawal, CEO, Barista Coffee, said, "Honestly, protein isn't a niche thing anymore; it's just become part of how people think about food and drink every day. With 'Kaafi Protein Hai', we are not just launching a new product; we are trying to build a whole new category, one that sits right at the intersection of café culture and functional nutrition. This feels like where café experiences are headed, and having Yoga Bar as a partner gives us the credibility to actually lead that shift, not just follow it."

Anuj Bansal, CBO, Yoga Bar, ITC Limited said, "At Yoga Bar, we've been championing the importance of protein for almost a decade, long before it became a mainstream conversation. Our focus has always been on finding innovative ways to make quality protein a natural part of everyday life. This collaboration with Barista is yet another exciting step in that journey. Coffee is a daily ritual for millions of Indians, and by bringing our high-quality whey protein into their favorite café beverages, we are making it easier for coffee lovers to enjoy the nutrition they need without changing the habits they love. Together with Barista, we're redefining the café experience by showing that great taste and better nutrition can go hand in hand."

The new menu is now available across Barista cafés nationwide, giving customers the option to add protein to their regular coffee or explore the new protein-focused drinks and food options. The partnership reflects the changing café habits of Indian consumers, combining Barista's coffee experience with Yoga Bar's focus on nutrition-led products.

Yoga Bar, which was recently acquired by ITC Limited, offers a range of products including health bars, muesli, oats, protein shakes, protein powder, healthy snacks, peanut butter, nuts & seeds and nutrition-focused breakfast products.