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Fiona Fernandez on campaigns that brought about major change in Mumbai

Fiona Fernandez on campaigns that brought about major change in Mumbai

Mid-Day's Guide Editor Fiona Fernandez talks about some campaigns initiated by Mid-Day which brought about a major change in Mumbai. She also speaks about Mid-Day's signature 'Guide Restaurant Awards'. Watch this video for more!

13 January,2021 12:00 AM IST | Mumbai
The who's who of Bollywood attend the Mid-day Guide Awards

The who's who of Bollywood attend the Mid-day Guide Awards

Check out what Bollywood’s top celebs and Mid-day Guide Restaurant Award winners had to say about the grand event. Celebs like Shilpa Shetty, Arjun Rampal, Malaika Arora Khan, Tabu, Rahul Khanna, Shaan, Shekhar Ravjiani, Mandira Bedi and several others were seen at the event

10 April,2018 10:00 AM IST
Guide Awards: Lesser known Irani Cafes In Mumbai - Cafe Colony

Guide Awards: Lesser known Irani Cafes In Mumbai - Cafe Colony

Café Colony in Dadar East, Mumbai is one of the few surviving Irani cafes in the city. The Guide Restaurant Awards 2019, mid-day’s annual recognition for Mumbai’s standout food and drink talent, honours some of the city’s last surviving Irani cafés for enduring culinary contribution by a diaspora community. Unique to Mumbai, they fight inflation and competition from fast food. The Irani’s, as the cafes are lovingly called offer no-nonsense service, food unique to the Iranian Zorastrian/Iranian Muslim community with a charm that’s redolent of old-world Bombay. Watch this video to know more

20 March,2019 09:00 AM IST
Guide Awards: Lesser-known Irani Cafes - Byculla Restaurant and Bakery

Guide Awards: Lesser-known Irani Cafes - Byculla Restaurant and Bakery

Byculla Restaurant & Bakery in Mumbai is one of the few surviving Irani cafes in the city. The Guide Restaurant Awards 2019, mid-day’s annual recognition for Mumbai’s standout food and drink talent, honours some of the city’s last surviving Irani cafés for enduring culinary contribution by a diaspora community. Unique to Mumbai, they fight inflation and competition from fast food. The Irani’s, as the cafes are lovingly called offer no-nonsense service, food unique to the Iranian Zoroastrian/Iranian Muslim community with a charm that’s redolent of old-world Bombay. Watch this video to know more

22 March,2019 10:00 AM IST
Guide Awards 2019: Cyrus Broacha and Kunal Vijayakar have a fight over samosas

Guide Awards 2019: Cyrus Broacha and Kunal Vijayakar have a fight over samosas

Cyrus Broacha and Kunal Vijayakar couldn’t decide which place served the best samosas in Mumbai. So, they’re going to let the mid-day guide restaurant awards do all the hard work!

25 March,2019 01:00 PM IST
Guide Awards 2019: Lesser-known Irani Cafes - Koolar & Co

Guide Awards 2019: Lesser-known Irani Cafes - Koolar & Co

Koolar & co. in Mumbai is one of the few surviving Irani cafes in the city. The Guide Restaurant Awards 2019, mid-day’s annual recognition for Mumbai’s standout food and drink talent, honours some of the city’s last surviving Irani cafés for enduring culinary contribution by a diaspora community. Unique to Mumbai, they fight inflation and competition from fast food. The Irani’s, as the cafes, are lovingly called offer no-nonsense service, food unique to the Iranian Zoroastrian/Iranian Muslim community with a charm that’s redolent of old-world Bombay. Watch this video to know more

27 March,2019 02:30 PM IST
Guide Awards 2019: Lesser-known Irani Cafes - Cafe Military

Guide Awards 2019: Lesser-known Irani Cafes - Cafe Military

Café Military in Mumbai is one of the few surviving Irani cafes in the city. The Guide Restaurant Awards 2019, mid-day’s annual recognition for Mumbai’s standout food and drink talent, honours some of the city’s last surviving Irani cafés for enduring culinary contribution by a diaspora community. Unique to Mumbai, they fight inflation and competition from fast food. The Irani’s, as the cafes, are lovingly called offer no-nonsense service, food unique to the Iranian Zoroastrian/Iranian Muslim community with a charm that’s redolent of old-world Bombay. Watch this video to know more.

29 March,2019 08:00 AM IST
Guide Awards 2019: Lesser-known Irani Cafes - Kyani & Co

Guide Awards 2019: Lesser-known Irani Cafes - Kyani & Co

Kyani & Co. in Mumbai is one of the few surviving Irani cafes in the city. The café was started in 1904 by an Iranian gentleman named Khodamrad Merzeban. The legacy continued in 1959 after Aflatoon Shokri and his family took over the popular bakery. The place is now run by Farokh Shokri and is a hotspot for lip-smacking food. Kyani is famous for its mutton cutlets, chicken dhansak, pulao and kheema pav along with host bakery products. The Guide Restaurant Awards 2019, mid-day’s annual recognition for Mumbai’s standout food and drink talent, honours some of the city’s last surviving Irani cafés for enduring culinary contribution by a diaspora community. Unique to Mumbai, they fight inflation and competition from fast food. The Irani’s, as the cafes, are lovingly called offer no-nonsense service, food unique to the Iranian Zoroastrian/Iranian Muslim community with a charm that’s redolent of old-world Bombay. Watch this video to know more.

03 April,2019 08:00 AM IST
Guide Awards 2019: Lesser-known Irani Cafes - Cafe Excelsior

Guide Awards 2019: Lesser-known Irani Cafes - Cafe Excelsior

Cafe Excelsior in Mumbai is one of the oldest and last few surviving Irani cafes in the city. The cafe turns 100 years old this year. Ardeshir Mazkoori, the third generation owner relives the old days while talking to mid-day. Known for its delicious Parsi dishes such as Salli Boti, Cutlets, Patra Ni Machchi, etc, this cafe is frequented by famous personalities and film celebrities. The Guide Restaurant Awards 2019, mid-day’s annual recognition for Mumbai’s standout food and drink talent, honours some of the city’s last surviving Irani cafés for enduring culinary contribution by a diaspora community. Unique to Mumbai, they fight inflation and competition from fast food. The Irani’s, as the cafes, are lovingly called offer no-nonsense service, food unique to the Iranian Zoroastrian/Iranian Muslim community with a charm that’s redolent of old-world Bombay. Watch this video to know more.

05 April,2019 08:00 AM IST
Guide Awards 2019: Lesser known Irani Cafe's - Cafe Ideal

Guide Awards 2019: Lesser known Irani Cafe's - Cafe Ideal

Ideal Corner is an Irani cafe that has been converted from a motorcycle garage by Parvez Patel. Located in an art deco building, they are known for their delectable Parsi cuisine. This place is known for its bun maskas, mutton dhansak kebab and patrani macchi. The Guide Restaurant Awards 2019, mid-day’s annual recognition for Mumbai’s standout food and drink talent, honours some of the city’s last surviving Irani cafés for enduring culinary contribution by a diaspora community. Unique to Mumbai, they fight inflation and competition from fast food. The Irani’s, as the cafes are lovingly called offer no-nonsense service, food unique to the Iranian Zoroastrian/Iranian Muslim community with a charm that’s redolent of old-world Bombay. Watch this video to know more.

08 April,2019 08:00 AM IST

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