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Here you’ll find everything that excites us about Bombay. Immerse yourself in stories rich with heritage; savour cherished recipes from our most treasured spots; dive into interviews with talented South Asian creators; and wander through the city with our 24 hour guides to Bombay.
Dishoom Loves
Issue VII, August
Welcome to a brand new month of Dishoom Loves. For those who often receive our emails, and for those who follow us on Instagram, you’ll know that we worked together with the ever-so-talented artist Manjit Thapp. So this month, we thought it would be wonderful to hear about all the things Manjit Loves. Have a little read.
Dishoom Loves
Ed Fringe Special, 2023
Each year as August dawns, the streets and rooms and corners of Edinburgh fill with music, art, laughter and song. Wander into grand halls and pokey pubs, as the morning sun rises or in the dark of night, to see creations of every kind as part of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. In honour of this wonderful celebration of the performing arts (and as a little treat), this was a special edition Dishoom Loves, covering all the acts we’d circled on our festival programme at Fringe in August 2023.
Cultural Moments
What is Navroz?
A new year celebration of spring, life, and renewal
Snacks
Cheese & Masala Sticks
Simple yet moreish spiced cheese-and-pastry twirls
Total:30 minutes
Dishoom Loves
Issue VI, July
This month we gathered together in east London for The Trailblazers – a Dishoom Presents event that shone the spotlight on three rule-breaking women (Rani Lakshmi Bai, Sophia Duleep Singh and Homai Vyarawalla), whose stories were often hidden between the pages of history.
Cultural Moments
What is Ramadan?
A time for reflection
Tipples
Taj Ballroom Toddy
A warming tipple for the festive season – inspired by the energetic Bombay jazz scene.
Total:10 minutes
History
Celebrating Homai Vyarawalla
Preserving moments and memories
Dishoom Loves
Issue V, June
From books to read in the sunshine, exhibitions to sneak into when the clouds come out and a special historical moment. Read on for all the things we're loving in June.
story
A celebration of chutneys
Dip, dab or daub to your heart's content
Charity
Reflections from Bhawani Singh Shekhawat, CEO at Akshaya Patra UK
We are so fortunate, still.
Dishoom Loves
Issue IV, May
Along with each new month comes a smattering of new cultural happenings. And as the sun shines brighter, diaries fill up faster. This May, make space in your calendar for some of the brilliant things Dishoom Loves.
Cafés
The Dishoom Shoreditch Verandah
On a sunny day, somewhere in East London
History
Dishoom x Dialogues of Diaspora – Shamil Thakrar and Shalina Patel
Identity. Representation. History. Evolution. Diversity.
Mains
Chilli Garlic Crab
A Special Seafood Recipe
Total:30 minutes
Breakfast
Uttapam Pancake Stack
Chef Naved has shared his recipe for making an extra fluffy stack at home
Total:20 minutes
Dishoom Loves
Issue III, April
As before, we’re so pleased to share with you a collection of first-class recommendations and much-loved cultural fixtures that we’re currently enjoying. And as we revel in the longer days and shorter nights, here’s a quick selection of all things Dishoom loves.
Cultural Moments
Fasting and Feasting – Notes on Ramadan & Eid, by Rida Bilgrami
A guest post by Rida Bilgrami
History
The History of Dishoom Chai
Why this spicy-sweet cup of comfort is so important to us. Chai is the fuel that keeps Bombay running.
Cultural Moments
What is Eid Al Fitr – The celebration of breaking fast (Iftar)
Eid-al-Fitr is welcomed with great joy after a month of austerity.
Dishoom Loves
Issue II, March
As February draws to a close, March brings a promise of spring, longer days and a collection of first-class recommendations that we’re looking to enjoy over the coming month. Settle in with a chai, as we share more of what Dishoom Loves.
