Muro Mezz Redefines Cocktail Culture with Musings 2.0 and Bold Asian Bar Bites

Muro Mezz Redefines Cocktail Culture with Musings 2.0 and Bold Asian Bar Bites

By Nishang Narayan

Published on June 26, 2025

Bengaluru’s discerning cocktail crowd has a new address—and it’s hiding in plain sight. Nestled on Museum Road, Muro Mezz unveils Musings 2.0, a bold new cocktail menu that signals a quiet but confident transformation: from a stylish upstairs bar to a mood-driven, cocktail-first destination.

No grand renovation. Just sharp intent and a menu that speaks in flavour, texture, and nuance.

“The bar has always been there,” says Niharika Raval, Co-Founder of Muro, “but now it has a story to tell. Musings 2.0 is our way of starting a deeper conversation—between the glass, the plate, and the guest.”

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The new cocktail offerings are anything but ordinary. From the rebellious El Mariachi, which blends tequila with Doritos and salsa, to the dessert-turned-drink Mango Sticky Rice, this is a menu designed to surprise. Sweet Chin Music ends with coconut namelaka and a delicate lavash, while highballs like Coffee Pandan Rum and Melon Cream Soda are triple-carbonated and rested at –21°C to achieve pristine flavour and mouthfeel.

Even the zero-proof drinks make an impression—the Garibaldi features nitro-charged orange juice for a creamy, velvety finish without alcohol.

Pairing these cocktails is a sharp new bar bites menu, drawing inspiration from Thai and Cantonese street food. Expect the likes of sesame prawn toast, a single charcoal-grilled duck meatball, or a flaky, spice-laden curry puff. Each plate is designed not to fill, but to echo and amplify what’s in your glass—creating a back-and-forth of bold, surprising pairings.

“At Muro Mezz, food and drink are in constant conversation—sharp, aromatic, and intentionally unexpected,” says Niharika. “The idea was to create something that doesn’t overwhelm, but constantly invites you back in.”

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The experience flows from morning to night. Downstairs, Muro Café offers serene Asian-inspired breakfasts, before transitioning into MURO—a refined lunch and dinner space showcasing Thai and Cantonese cuisine. But once the sun sets, the mood shifts: upstairs comes alive with the Musings 2.0 menu, giving serious drinkers and curious explorers a space to slow down, sip, and savour.

Muro Mezz isn’t just Bengaluru’s newest cocktail bar. It’s a thoughtful, flavour-led experience for those who seek more—where every sip and bite is calibrated for tension, temperature, and memory.

Location: MURO, Museum Road, Bengaluru
Timing: Muro Mezz menu available upstairs from 7 PM onwards
Instagram: @muromuseumroad


Zega at Sheraton Hyderabad Unveils Mizuwari Series Inspired by Samurai Virtues

Zega at Sheraton Hyderabad Unveils Mizuwari Series Inspired by Samurai Virtues

By Hariharan U

Published on August 25, 2026

Zega at Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel has unveiled the Mizuwari Series, a new collection of seven signature cocktails inspired by the Japanese tradition of Mizuwari, meaning “cut with water,” and the seven virtues of the Samurai.

Rooted in the principles of balance, restraint and refinement, the new beverage concept combines bold flavours, subtle dilution and considered craftsmanship. Each cocktail is designed around a distinct virtue, translating elements of Japanese philosophy into a contemporary drinking experience.

The collection features Makoto, Chu, Ikigai, Rei, Jin, Yu and Meiyo, with each creation offering its own flavour profile and personality.

The journey begins with Makoto – Honesty & Sincerity, combining vodka, Aperol, yuzu lime and fizz. Chu – Duty & Loyalty brings together bourbon whisky, lime, sesame and Angostura bitters in a characterful highball.

Ikigai – The Secret to a Long & Happy Life combines gin, cherry cordial, hibiscus and sparkling elements, while Rei – Beauty in Imperfection takes a more unexpected approach with vodka, pickled ginger, kaffir lime, cucumber and watermelon.

The collection continues with Jin – Compassion, a blush-pink highball featuring gin, passion, strawberry sweet vermouth, citrus and fizz. Yu – Heroic Courage combines gin, cherry wine, Campari, lime and fizz, while Meiyo – Honour brings together white rum, pineapple, Campari and lime for a more layered profile.

Together, the seven cocktails create a beverage experience that goes beyond individual flavour combinations, inviting guests to explore the stories and virtues represented by each creation.

Through the Mizuwari Series, Zega continues to explore contemporary Japanese-inspired beverage experiences, bringing together traditional philosophy, modern mixology and thoughtful presentation. From refreshing and delicate profiles to richer and more complex combinations, the collection encourages guests to pause, discover and savour each cocktail.


The Orchid Chandigarh Celebrates Rakshabandhan with South Indian Festive Feast

The Orchid Chandigarh Celebrates Rakshabandhan with South Indian Festive Feast

By Hariharan U

Published on August 23, 2026

The Orchid Chandigarh is inviting guests to celebrate Rakshabandhan with an authentic South Indian festive dining experience at South of Vindhyas on August 28, bringing together regional flavours, family traditions and warm hospitality.

The specially curated experience is designed for families looking to mark the occasion over a festive meal, with a menu inspired by the rich culinary traditions of South India.

Guests can choose between thoughtfully curated vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, featuring classic South Indian delicacies prepared using authentic recipes and time-honoured cooking techniques. The menus are designed to offer a wholesome dining experience while showcasing the distinctive flavours of the region.

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Whether celebrating the bond between siblings, gathering with family or simply enjoying a festive meal, the Rakshabandhan offering at South of Vindhyas provides an opportunity to mark the occasion through food and togetherness.

The experience reflects the restaurant’s focus on bringing authentic regional cuisine to Chandigarh while creating memorable occasions for guests. With traditional flavours and the hospitality associated with The Orchid Chandigarh, the festive meal aims to make Rakshabandhan a special culinary celebration.

Event Details:

What: Rakshabandhan Festive Meal
Venue: South of Vindhyas, The Orchid Chandigarh
Date: August 28, 2026
Contact: +91 9056784618 / +91 9056784619 / +91 9056784617


Opus at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Brings Chinese Hot-Pot Experience This August

Opus at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai Brings Chinese Hot-Pot Experience This August

By Hariharan U

Published on August 22, 2026

This August, Opus at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai is bringing a warm and comforting Chinese dining experience to the city with Hot-Pot: The Comfort of Togetherness, running from 17–30 August.

The experience offers guests a choice of three broths, Sichuan, Asian Mushroom and Tomato Stock. These can be paired with a selection of vegetables, meats, seafood and noodles, giving diners the option to build a hot-pot meal to their liking.

Designed for sharing, the experience is well suited for Mumbai's monsoon season and offers a relaxed way to enjoy a meal with family and friends.

With its focus on warm broths, fresh ingredients and a shared dining format, Hot-Pot: The Comfort of Togetherness adds a seasonal option to Mumbai's August dining scene

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