Pret A Manger Elevates Coffee Experience with Delhi-NCR Expansion

Pret A Manger Elevates Coffee Experience with Delhi-NCR Expansion

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Published on December 30, 2023

Pret A Manger, the acclaimed UK brand celebrated for its fresh food and organic coffee, is proud to announce its recent expansion in Delhi-NCR. Since the inauguration of its flagship store at Select CITYWALK, Saket, the brand has extended its footprint to Punjabi Bagh Club Road, M3M - Sector 66 Gurugram, Aerocity, and Cyber Hub.

Pret A Manger is renowned for creating a welcoming environment for coffee enthusiasts, with each location carefully chosen to offer a distinctive coffee experience. At Pret a Manger, patrons can indulge in meticulously curated coffee blends, ranging from rich lattes to intense espressos. The menu is a delightful ensemble of baguette sandwiches, salads, wraps, soups, and beverages, all crafted with a focus on fresh ingredients and thoughtful recipes.

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The brand's commitment to a joyful food experience shines through its diverse offerings. The expansion into new locations such as Punjabi Bagh Club Road, M3M - Sector 66 Gurugram, Aerocity, and Cyber Hub reaffirms Pret A Manger's dedication to redefining the coffee experience in Delhi-NCR.

In a significant move, Pret A Manger, the UK-based food and coffee chain, has ventured into the Indian market through a partnership with Reliance Brands Limited. The brand is set to open its first shop in India on April 21, 2023, in Maker Maxity, Mumbai.

Designed to emulate Pret's iconic London shops, the Mumbai store spans 2,567 sq ft, featuring a vast dining space. Offering an array of freshly made sandwiches, baguettes, salads, soups, and organic coffee, tea, shakes, and smoothies, the Mumbai shop embodies the brand's commitment to freshness and quality.

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Pret A Manger pays homage to local craftsmanship with an adaptation of the "Emanating Star," a central element of the Pret logo, adorned with traditional Warli patterns and modern design elements representing Mumbai. The artwork, conceptualized and created by Guerrilla Art and the Vayeda brothers, symbolizes the fusion of cultures, combining traditional Indian art with Pret's modern aesthetics.

Pano Christou, CEO of Pret A Manger, expressed excitement about the Mumbai launch, emphasizing their collaboration with Reliance Brands Limited to create an offering tailored to Indian preferences. Christou sees the Mumbai opening as a landmark moment in Pret's international expansion plans, confident that the brand will resonate with Indian consumers.

As Pret A Manger continues to weave its culinary magic, patrons in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai can look forward to a delightful and refreshing coffee experience, coupled with a diverse menu crafted with passion and dedication to quality.


Summit Hotels & Resorts Appoints Arun Daga as General Manager of Kaziranga Property

Summit Hotels & Resorts Appoints Arun Daga as General Manager of Kaziranga Property

By Hariharan U

Published on June 27, 2026

Summit Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Arun Daga as the General Manager of Summit Green Village Resort & Spa, Kaziranga, strengthening its leadership presence in one of Northeast India’s key wildlife tourism destinations.

In his new role, Arun Daga will be responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the resort, with a focus on enhancing guest experiences, improving operational efficiency, and strengthening the property’s positioning within the growing tourism ecosystem of Kaziranga.

Arun Daga brings nearly three decades of experience in the hospitality industry. A graduate of the University of Calcutta with a qualification in Hotel Management from BILAMS, he has built extensive expertise across hotel operations, guest services, team leadership, and property management over the course of his career.

Prior to this appointment, he held several leadership roles across hospitality establishments, where he contributed to operational improvements and service delivery enhancements across diverse markets.

Speaking on the appointment, Sumit Mitruka, CEO of Summit Hotels & Resorts, said Arun Daga brings valuable operational experience and a strong understanding of hospitality, and expressed confidence that his leadership will further strengthen both guest experience and operational performance at the Kaziranga property.

The appointment comes as Summit Hotels & Resorts continues to expand and strengthen its footprint across Northeast India, focusing on destination-driven hospitality experiences in emerging tourism markets.

About Summit Hotels & Resorts

Summit Hotels & Resorts is a hospitality group with a growing portfolio across India, with a strong presence in the Eastern Himalayas and Northeast region. The brand focuses on destination-led hospitality experiences across leisure, nature, and wildlife-driven locations.


McDonald’s India Brings FIFA World Cup Fever with Limited-Edition Meals and Coca-Cola Partnership

McDonald’s India Brings FIFA World Cup Fever with Limited-Edition Meals and Coca-Cola Partnership

By Hariharan U

Published on June 27, 2026

McDonald’s India – North & East has introduced a limited-edition FIFA World Cup Meal range in collaboration with Coca-Cola, bringing football-themed excitement to fans across the region.

The initiative builds on the long-standing partnership between McDonald’s and Coca-Cola, designed to create shared cultural moments that go beyond food and beverage. The new campaign aims to extend the spirit of football beyond stadiums and screens by combining signature menu items with exclusive collectibles inspired by the FIFA World Cup.

Each FIFA World Cup Meal includes a McDonald’s favourite, a Coca-Cola beverage, and a limited-edition football collectible designed as a keepsake for fans. The offering is positioned as a way to enhance the fan experience and create lasting memorabilia tied to the global sporting event.

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The limited-time meal range includes McVeggie Dragon FIFA World Cup Meals and McChicken Dragon FIFA World Cup Meals, paired with Coca-Cola beverages and collectible football merchandise. Pricing for the range starts from INR 209 and goes up to INR 289 depending on the variant and collectible included.

Speaking on the launch, Rajeev Ranjan, Managing Director, McDonald’s India – North & East, said the initiative is designed to bring fans closer to the action and celebrate the shared spirit of football and togetherness that defines both the sport and the brand experience.

Abhishek Gupta, Vice President, Customer Development, Coca-Cola India and South West Asia, added that football continues to serve as a powerful connector of people and experiences, and the collaboration aims to deepen fan engagement through immersive, everyday moments.

The FIFA World Cup Meal range is now available for a limited time across McDonald’s restaurants in North and East India, offering fans both a themed dining experience and exclusive collectibles while supplies last.

About McDonald’s India – North & East

McDonald’s restaurants in North and East India are operated by Connaught Plaza Restaurants Pvt. Ltd. The brand serves millions of customers annually across more than 300 restaurants and McCafé outlets, offering locally sourced ingredients and a variety of menu options tailored to Indian tastes. The company operates across multiple formats, including standalone restaurants, drive-thrus, and 24/7 outlets, with a strong focus on convenience, consistency, and customer experience.


See Redefines Hyderabad’s Nightlife with a 22-Seater Referral-Only Bar Hidden Inside TheySee

See Redefines Hyderabad’s Nightlife with a 22-Seater Referral-Only Bar Hidden Inside TheySee

By Hariharan U

Published on June 27, 2026

Hyderabad’s nightlife scene has introduced one of its most exclusive new concepts with “See,” a 22-seater referral-only bar tucked inside the larger TheySee space in Jubilee Hills.

Positioned as a hidden world within a world, See operates entirely on word-of-mouth access, where entry is granted only through personal referrals. There are no public listings, reservation platforms, or direct contact channels. Instead, the experience is built on trust, exclusivity, and a tightly curated community of guests.

Conceived by founders Niharika Gollapalli, Chef Suryansh Singh, and Darshan Ramchandani, the team behind TheySee, the bar has been designed as a deliberately intimate space that prioritises connection and familiarity. The cocktail programme is curated by Pradyumna Shanker, bringing together inventive mixology and Indian-inspired flavour profiles.

A striking red door marks the entrance to the venue, leading guests into a compact 22-seater room where the atmosphere shifts into a high-energy yet personal setting. With curated Afro-Indian music, personalised LED name badges, and recurring guest recognition, the experience is designed to feel both exclusive and familiar, especially for returning visitors.

The interiors of See are shaped by a collaboration with Lyzure, an art incubation space founded by Niharika Gollapalli. The space features immersive installations and handcrafted design elements by multiple artists, including mechanical flipbooks by Rayalu Harshith, ceramic pieces by Sanjana Reddy, and a retro television installation by student designer Afshaan from Mumbai. A life-size red Nazar Battu sculpture at the entrance, created by artist Vinay, serves as both a visual anchor and symbolic statement.

Rather than functioning as a traditional bar, See positions itself as an experiential space where design, art, and hospitality merge into a single narrative.

The cocktail programme continues this philosophy with inventive, technique-driven drinks rooted in Indian flavour sensibilities. Highlights include Laura’s Lassan, a tequila and mezcal-based cocktail with cacao bitters and black garlic pickle; The Fake Birthday, a celebratory drink experience complete with music, cake, and nostalgic elements; See-Kante, a guava and yuzu Picante-style cocktail; Whisky Saar; Michelle’s Adda; and Tagu Both Tiramisu, a dessert-style drink layered with vodka, coffee liqueur, and cream elements.

The culinary programme, led by Chef Suryansh Singh, complements the bar experience with elevated bar bites and playful reinterpretations of familiar dishes. The menu includes items such as Cheej Keema Pao, Maggie Nudele, Bluu Lays served inside a chips packet, Bheja Fry with gongura, and Seekh Paratha. The experience continues with dishes like NRI Rice Bowl, Jhalapeno Bhajji, and Chocolate Crime Scene, alongside a rotating house-made ice cream offering titled Aaaais Cream.

Access to See is strictly controlled through a closed referral system. Guests can only enter if invited by an existing member who holds a login code, which must be verified through a dedicated portal. A waitlist is also available for those seeking entry through curated selection. The brand maintains a private digital presence, with no public booking channels or open Instagram feed, reinforcing its exclusivity-led positioning.

At See, access is not marketed, it is earned. The result is a space where secrecy, design, and community come together to redefine what a bar experience can be in modern Hyderabad.

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