From deep-dish anniversaries and heritage brunches to cocktail-fuelled takeovers and three-day pop-ups. August is bringing the flavour and the flair. Whether you’re in the mood for something nostalgic, experimental, or just downright indulgent, here’s what to eat, sip, and savour this month.
A Taste of Nikkei at Fenix, Mumbai
This August, Fenix hosts a three-day pop-up with Chef Randy Cultivo of Wabi Sabi, Bengaluru. Expect Nikkei finesse; Japanese precision meets Latin flair, served in Fenix’s sleek, sunlit space. Chef Randy, a Filipino talent with 20+ years in the game, brings bold flavours, surprising textures, and a whole lot of soul.
Fenix, The Oberoi, Mumbai. 13th–15th August
Boilermaker’s Bandra Takeover at La Loca Maria
Goa’s newest darling on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list, Boilermaker, is crashing the party at La Loca Maria for one night only. Expect unapologetic pours (Siolim Salsa, Why Did the Onion Blush?), paired with Chef Manuel Olveira’s greatest hits: croquettes, tacos, and all the tapas your Friday night needs. It’s smoky, spicy, boozy chaos, and we’re here for it.
La Loca Maria, Bandra (Mumbai). Friday, 8th August
Women of Awadh at Waarsa
Waarsa’s August spotlight belongs to the women who’ve kept Awadhi cuisine alive, quietly, daily, with devotion. From Anubhuti Krishna’s Shravan-rooted vegetarian fare (Nimona, Sookhi Ghuiyan, Makhane ki Kheer) to Sheeba Iqbal’s royal celebration of Bhopal-Lucknow legacy (Ghutwan Kebab, Mutton Yakhni Pulao), this showcase is a sensory archive of inheritance, emotion, and edible history.
Waarsa, NCPA, Mumbai. 2nd–24th August
Local Legends: The Bohri Kitchen x Monkey Bar
Monkey Bar’s new series Local Legends kicks off with a flavourful pop-up by The Bohri Kitchen. For two weeks only, this collab brings a menu of shareable, spice-forward Bohri small plates: Mutton Baida Roti, Chicken Russian Cutlets, Dal Patti Samosas; designed to pair with Monkey’s bold cocktails and craft beers. This one’s part celebration, part street party, and all heart.
Monkey Bar, Bandra (Mumbai). 10th–24th August
Forgotten Flavours: A Brunch with Goa’s Indigenous Women
Hosted by The Westin Goa, Forgotten Flavours is a special culinary experience crafted in collaboration with the Women of Fatorda and The Women of Goem, local collectives preserving Goa’s culinary traditions. Expect age-old spice blends, community-crafted masalas, and soul-hugging dishes like Kundal and Xit Kodi, prepared with reverence and love.
The Westin, Goa. 10th August
Barcelona’s Best Bar Lands in Mumbai: Paradiso x Late Checkout
Paradiso, Barcelona’s legendary bar (and #1 on The World’s 50 Best Bars 2022), is taking over Late Checkout for two sold-out nights. Glowing cocktails like Kriptonita, smoky dreams (Great Gatsby), and tomato water martinis (Atlantide), all set in a pop-up bar inspired by Gaudí and garnished with drama. Even if you missed the RSVPs, keep your eyes peeled for what Late Checkout stirs up next.
Late Checkout, Lower Parel (Mumbai). 13th & 14th August
Padaria Prazeres Pops Up at PCO
Goa’s cult-fave bakery, Padaria Prazeres, lands in Mumbai for just two days. And it’s bringing everything from pillowy sandwiches to its iconic pastéis de nata. Pre-order early (these sell out faster than you can say “caramel custard”), or drop in for a mid-morning pastry run that’ll feel like a mini-vacation.
PCO, Mumbai. 23rd & 24th August
Ode’s Evolved New Menu is a Hug in Disguise
Chef Rahul Akerkar’s Ode is deepening the story. With 22 new dishes that lean more vegetarian, more personal, and more memory-forward, the new menu is warm, precise, and full of quiet confidence. Don’t miss the Truffle Crème Brûlée, Bhavnagri Chili Tempura, or the Bucatini Peperone “Carbonara” (a love letter to travel, marriage, and ricotta).
Ode, Worli, Mumbai. 1st August Onwards