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Friday, April 10, 2009

Très Chick!



bUNNY

What: Hip Dining Bowl, Shiro, Bombay Dyeing Compound, Worli, Rs 450.

Why: Take humongous heap of Japanese rice/noodles in bowl. Top with spicy tofu/chicken. Hold in hand. Eat. Dance. Eat. Dance.

When: You want to eat between the beats. And if you want the Japanese jaunt to continue, head on over to Wink, President Hotel, Cuffe Parade for their brand new Saketinis until April 19.

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What:
Brioche Nest with Raisins, The Gourmet Shoppe, Oberoi Shopping Arcade, Nariman Point, Rs 325.

Why: Your Easter chick will be tres chic in this gourmet brioche nest filled with raisins and almonds.

When: Available until April 12.

pORN

What: Isabella Rossellini’s Green Porno 2 series on www.sundancechannel.com/greenporno.

Why: After doing bugs, daughter of actress Ingrid Bergman and director Roberto Rossellini is back with round two of her eco shorts that showcase the reproductive habits of marine animals, eggs and all.

When: You want to do it like they do on the Discovery Channel. Started April 1.

bABY

What: Specially curated collection of handicraft infant products, Dhoop, Sheetal Apts, corner of Union Park and Ambedkar Road, Khar (W).

Why:
Indian block print bassinettes, drive-away-mosquito citronella lamps and baby slings, we found.
Pillows filled with mustard seeds will make your baby’s head round.
Tribal craft kits and puppets lie somewhere beneath the toy mound.

When: April 14 onwards until storks last!

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What: Wooden, hand painted animal-shaped staplers, Vividha, Warden Road and Khar, Rs 99.

Why: Bright, comical mice, lions and dogs help you tack a tough work day together, and keep a dull one from coming apart.

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