Mumbai’s dining landscape welcomes Dakshin Legacy, a fine-dining restaurant devoted entirely to the coastal cuisines of South India. Positioned as the city’s only restaurant focused solely on this culinary geography, Dakshin Legacy celebrates traditional food from Mangalore, Kerala, Goa and Tamil Nadu, prepared exactly as it has been for generations.

Rooted in authenticity, the kitchen follows age-old techniques such as stone-ground masalas, clay-pot slow cooking, hand-pressed coconut milk and banana-leaf steaming. Regional spices are sourced directly from India’s southern coastline, ensuring flavours remain bold, honest and deeply rooted. There is no fusion or modern reinterpretation, only food that respects tradition.

The culinary programme is led by Chef Nagesh, whose approach is shaped by patience, memory and a deep respect for coastal cooking. Signature dishes include Crab Chettinad, Pomfret Gassi, Prawns Ghee Roast, Surmai Masala Fry, and Clams Sukka, each showcasing the diversity and depth of South India’s coastal kitchens.

Complementing the food is a coastal-inspired bar programme curated by Saroj, translating familiar regional flavours into contemporary cocktails. Ingredients such as kokum, curry leaves, fresh fruits and gentle spices take centre stage. Highlights include Reddy on the Rocks, Chiranjeevi Kidu, Bahubali Burst, Lungi Dance, and Rajni Kudampuli, adding a playful yet rooted layer to the experience.

The 4,800 sq. ft. space, designed by founder Harshita Shetty, seats 150 guests and reflects the warmth of South India’s coastal homes. Teakwood, cane accents, antique Mangalorean window frames, brass details and banana-leaf motifs come together in a soothing palette of ivory, green and gold.

“With Dakshin Legacy, I wanted to create a space that feels like a homecoming, where coastal traditions are preserved with heart and intention,” says Harshita Shetty.

Open for both lunches and dinners, Dakshin Legacy is envisioned as a destination for family gatherings, business meals and celebratory occasions. With its focus on uncompromising authenticity and soulful storytelling, the restaurant adds a timeless new chapter to Mumbai’s evolving food scene.

Address: Ground Floor, Pinnacle Corporate Park, Near Trade Centre BKC, Kalina, Bandra East, Mumbai
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Anardana has unveiled a new signature cocktail collection that draws inspiration from iconic street cuisines across India and select global destinations. Designed with a global outlook and an Indian soul, the collection reimagines familiar street flavours through classic cocktail techniques, bold ingredients and layered profiles, creating drinks that feel both nostalgic and contemporary.

Each cocktail has been crafted to pair seamlessly with Anardana’s dining experience, offering guests a journey through flavours that are expressive, comforting and inventive. Among the highlights is Banarasi Paan, an aromatic blend of gin and rosso vermouth with gulkand and betel leaves, capturing the sweetness, spice and ceremonial charm of Banaras in a refined, modern form.

Kaapi Time brings together whiskey, South Indian filter coffee, coconut and brown sugar, delivering warmth and depth with a soulful finish. The Phirni Tini offers an indulgent reinterpretation of the beloved dessert, presented as a clarified, creamy and delicately balanced cocktail. Adding a bold, umami-forward edge is Samurai’s Sip, which combines whiskey with gari, passion fruit and ponzu for a playful yet complex profile.

Completing the signature selection is Tuscan Sunset, a fresh and herbaceous cocktail featuring gin, basil, olive, tomato and coconut, evoking relaxed Mediterranean afternoons in every sip.

Balancing innovation with familiarity, the menu also features timeless classics. The crisp Dark ’n Stormy pairs dark rum with ginger beer for a spicy, refreshing finish, while the elegant Cosmopolitan blends vodka, orange liqueur, lime and cranberry for effortless sophistication. The ever-popular LIIT (500 ml) brings together vodka, gin, rum, tequila and triple sec with lime and cola, making it bold, festive and ideal for sharing.

Carefully composed and expressive, Anardana’s cocktail collection invites guests to slow down, savour and explore, reinforcing the brand’s focus on flavour-led storytelling through food and drink.

Homegrown coffee chain Barista Coffee has achieved a significant growth milestone with the opening of its 500th café at Shaguna More in Patna, marking a defining moment in the brand’s journey of building café culture in India. The launch also coincides with Barista completing 26 years of operations in the country.

Since its inception in 2000, Barista has evolved from one of India’s earliest organised coffee chains into a widely recognised café brand with a strong national footprint. Today, the brand operates 500 cafés across more than 165 cities, reflecting its consistent expansion beyond metro markets and its growing presence in tier 2 and tier 3 locations.

The decision to open the milestone café in Patna highlights Barista’s strategic focus on emerging urban centres, where rising disposable incomes, rapid urbanisation and an increasing appetite for premium café experiences are driving demand. These markets have become central to the brand’s next phase of growth.

Commenting on the achievement, Rajat Agrawal, CEO, Barista Coffee, said, “We are delighted to achieve another significant milestone in our growth journey with the launch of our 500th café in Patna. This launch reflects Barista’s continued commitment to the Indian coffee market and our steady expansion across regions. Over the last 26 years, quality and consistency have remained at the core of our brand, supported by the trust of our customers and the dedication of our teams and partners nationwide.”

With a balanced footprint across metros and smaller cities, Barista continues to strengthen its position as one of India’s leading homegrown coffee chains, while laying the foundation for sustained growth in the evolving café and beverage landscape.